Experience the Best Raleigh Has to Offer
Midtown magazine offers readers an inside look at Raleigh life, from Downtown to Midtown and northward to the 540 outer beltway. Anchored in the “second downtown” of the Midtown/North Hills area, Midtown captures the capital city experiencing an explosion in growth of population, state offices, businesses, medical facilities, and homes and apartments. Blending old historic with the modern new South, Midtown introduces you to the people and places that make Raleigh the hottest place to live, work and play.
A Smarter Way to Navigate Senior Care in 2026
By Lisa Lee | Discover how post-hospital senior care is evolving—and why choosing providers that offer continuity across the care continuum leads to better outcomes.
Writer and comedian begins new chapter in the Raleigh area
By Kurt Dusterberg | As he made his mark on the club scene in New York, Don McEnery made connections with other comics and writers.
January/February Events Around the Triangle
January 16–19 Dreamfest Cultural Arts Celebration Various locations, Cary carync.gov Cary’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off with a weekend of events designed to inspire. Expect a mix of cultural performances, service projects, and thoughtful…
Hurricane teammates will go head-to-head at the Olympics
By Kurt Dusterburg | From February 6–22, we will shake off the winter blahs, immerse ourselves in a faraway locale, and root for our home country to bring home the gold.
Celebrating the life of Ronny Stephens
Some people shape a workplace long before recognition—steady, generous, quietly powerful presences who influence the work and the people.
2026 Diamond Award Winners
Midtown readers voted for their favorite businesses, services, and venues. Now, we are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners! Select…
Health + Beauty Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Sports + Fitness Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Arts + Entertainment Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Food + Fare Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Booze + Brews Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Shopping Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Home Services Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
Professional + Educational Diamond Award Winners 2026
We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your…
SkillPop matches expert instructors with casual learners in a social setting
Story by Kurt Dusterberg | Bohon took matters into her own hands in 2015, when she launched SkillPop. The company provides in-person classes led by…
Florence, SC has a burgeoning food scene and an annual festival to celebrate it
Story by Page Leggett | Florence “has a vibrant, nascent food scene with real energy, and special spaces even Charleston doesn’t have,” Ted says.
Local chefs transform the season’s hardiest vegetables into pure comfort
By Jennifer Primrose | These recipes aren’t about fuss or flash—they’re about connection. About finding flavor in what the soil gives us this…
A Southern-Leaning Standout Inside The Casso in Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Airports are hectic, especially in December. But near Gate C18 at Raleigh-Durham, there’s a Bobby Flay burger joint that’s…
Bobby Flay Brings the Crunch to RDU
By Dathan Kazsuk | Airports are hectic, especially in December. But near Gate C18 at Raleigh-Durham, there’s a Bobby Flay burger joint that’s…
David J Live in Raleigh—A Rare Night with Goth Music Icon
By Dathan Kazsuk | It’s not every day you find yourself in the presence of a godfather of goth—a man whose very aura…
