Margaux’s Blog Chronicles

When the weather is nice in Raleigh, a communal sense of energy tends to ripple through the city and inspire everyone to get outside and meet up with friends. Maybe gorgeous weather activates our human need for connection, or maybe…

Any local restaurant that’s still thriving decades after its inception is a rare gem, and you know you’re missing out on something special if you haven’t gotten around to eating there yet. But when you find out that a local…

Locally owned restaurants often become cultural touchstones that simultaneously support and reflect the surrounding community, and as a result, the best local restaurants tend to become defining features of a great city. Think about it: When friends mention that they’re…

If you’re planning a party to celebrate a personal, professional, or family milestone, don’t let the pressures of party planning get in the way of your good time. The first step when planning a group celebration is to recognize and…

When you invite all your family and friends to join you for a celebratory evening at your favorite restaurant, you want everything to run smoothly and without any hiccups so everyone will say, “That’s the best party I’ve been to…

You’ve probably heard that the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day this year—thus predicting six more weeks of winter—but did you know that the Triangle’s local groundhog actually predicted an early spring for North Carolina in…

Raleigh—and the Triangle in general—boasts a vibrant restaurant scene that’s brimming with delicious options, so when a restaurant maintains its position as a beloved local favorite for more than 30 years, you know they’re doing something right. Actually, when it…

If you want to host a private dinner party or special event but don’t have time to clean your entire house, plan a menu, and cook a multi-course meal, why not just leave the planning to the professionals, and rent…

If you’ve suddenly realized that your calendar is wide open and you have very few social engagements in the next few months, you are not alone. While you might benefit from some quality time at home after the social whirlwind…

Have you ever noticed that there’s an art to each aspect of the fine dining experience? Each individual element—the ingredients, menu, presentation, service, and ambiance—have to dazzle independently, but when a restaurant knows how to seamlessly combine all the elements…