The article actually covers a lot of things I've either experienced or heard about. Here is everything mentioned in the article:
- Raleigh Denim - I heard about them a year ago when I somehow ran across a video about their handmade jeans while doing research for my job (an environmental website).
- King's Barcade - It's a bar, and I've never been there, but I know where it is. It's on my list of places to go. I know a guy who DJs there (I think) so I really should check it out sooner rather than later.
- The Pig - A restaurant in Chapel Hill. I'm pretty sure it wasn't there during my undergrad, but I'd be interested in checking out their country-fried tofu.
- Independent Weekly - A magazine I grabbed up as an undergrad at UNC that gives a lot of great info on the art/music scene in the Triangle. I follow them (@indyweek) now on Twitter (shameless plug - follow me @medfirecracker), but I should pick up hard copies more often since I do see them around.
- Onlyburger - Oh, man. I love food trucks. I started my food truck affair when I lived in NYC. I was really excited to read about a food truck I've actually eaten from!! I went to a food truck and concert "event" at Big Boss Brewery and tried their veggie burger. SO good. Great price, too ($4.50 according to the article). And the guy gave me free cheese!
- Mac McCaughan and Andrea Reusing: I'd never heard of this couple from Chapel Hill, but I had heard of their businesses. The husband founded Merge Records (can we say Arcade Fire) and the wife if the chef at Lantern. I always wanted a date to take me out to Lantern while at UNC, but it never happened. Guess I'll have to get myself out there to experience the food from a woman shortlisted for a James Beard award! I'm swooning just thinking about it.
- North Carolina Museum of Art - I have always adored this museum. Besides their great exhibits, I've seen some great concerts there (Tift Merritt and Jeff Tweedy and both under $10 I think!). I cannot wait to check out the new renovations. Their trails are one of my favorite places to be outside in Raleigh.
- Rock Paper Scissor Salon - Never heard of it! It's in Durham. I don't get up there very often unless I'm seeing a show at the DPAC.
- Locopops - Another local company I first found out about while working for my company! I took my mom to the Hillsborough Street location about a year or two ago. They really make some deliciously interesting popsicles.
- Raleigh Rickshaw - It's a nice service I've seen around downtown. I've never taken anyone up for a ride, though.
- Vintage 21 - A church downtown. I am so intrigued that this church is included on a travel list. I've actually run by their space before, but I had no idea what it was. I assumed it was a club or a bar. I would really like to check out a service.
So the thing that popped in my head when I read this article was, "If you don't totally love Raleigh, you're just not doing it right." I've decided this is a good title and theme for this blog... only I've made it more general, obviously. I shouldn't just think about enjoying my city (something I already do). I need to think about my life in these terms!
