The Triangle, is a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina, anchored by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The “Triangle” name came into being during the 1950s because of the numerous high-tech companies, universities and enterprises in the area. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the “City of Oaks.” Durham is home to Duke University and has a very different feel and vibe than Raleigh.
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Bittersweet
coffee & cocktails
Coffee, cocktail and dessert lounge. Local coffee and house baked desserts.
Vintage Vault
mid century furnishings
Curated collection of furnishings housed in classic bank building.
Cafe de los Muertos
roaster and cafe
Local roaster on the outskirts of downtown serving snacks as well as fine coffee.
Person Street Bar
drink with neighbors
Neighborhood bar with a great vibe. Situated in a modern strip center in a quiet and charming residential part of town. Since they serve drinks without food, you might need to become a “member.”
Escazu
chocolate workshop
Directly sourced cacao, then roasted and ground on antique equipment. Artisan chocolates. Fine chocolates, ice cream push-ups and drinking chocolate. Best part about visiting is that your clothes and body will smell like chocolate for hours.
Stanbury
dinner perfection
Tucked away in quiet and wooded residential neighborhood, Stanbury is about community and using today’s ingredients in interesting and special ways. Always local and playful. Be sure to stop next door for freshly made chocolates. If you have time for one meal in Raleigh, have it at Stanbury.
Bida Manda
food from laos
Laotian cuisine downtown served in lively dining room and bar.
Stein’s Furniture & Lacquer Studio
mid century (& newer) furnishings
The Steins have a keen eye for blending vintage, new, antique and mid-century furnishings in beautiful and intriguing ways. Also custom lacquer finishing of your own prized possessions.
Pour House Music Hall
great music venue
Raleigh’s home to live music since 1997.
State of Beer
(beer) bottle shop & sandwiches
Retail shop, beer bar and snacks served.
Mecca Restaurant
downtown diner
Enjoy breakfast (or any other meal) in this perfectly intact downtown diner. Serving since 1930; open many hours. “He profits most who serves the best.”
21c Museum Hotel
extraordinary museum & hotel
Occupying the historic Hill Building in the heart of downtown Durham, 21c is more museum and part of the community than anything else. Counting House restaurant and bar. Be sure to experience the restrooms on 1M.Worth a special visit whether or not you are spening the night.
Joule
great breakfast & lunch
Lovely downtown spot serving delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee bar and drinks in highly designed cafe.
Steve is an entrepreneur, traveler and curiosity-seeker. He brings you Ignite Curiosities, a special place to fuel your curiosities. He hopes to inspire you to look beyond the apparent, ignite your own curiosities and uncover undiscovered places. Steve observes and appreciates what people of different mindsets, cultures and lifestyles seek when spending time away from home.