Press Release: Tazza Kitchen Owners to Open The Granite Grill, a New Full-Service Restaurant in West Raleigh’s GlenLake Development

Big Kitchen Hospitality announces plans for a new restaurant at West Raleigh’s GlenLake, a Highwoods development, located at 4251 Parklake Avenue in Raleigh. Slated to open this winter, The Granite Grill will be situated directly across from the new Crooked Hammock Brewery, up the hill from Crabtree Mall, where Creedmoor Road turns into Edwards Mill.

Press Release: Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary as Wellness Boom Fuels Demand for Healthy Living

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) today opened its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, N.C., as the company continues to expand in high-growth markets aligned with long-term demand for premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company’s footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends.

Where to Sell: Raleigh’s Pop-Ups, Markets & Festivals

Raleigh is buzzing with opportunities for makers, artists, and small businesses to showcase their goods in front of engaged, local audiences. From intimate pop-ups to massive festivals, these events offer a chance to meet new customers, test products, and build brand awareness. But here’s the real talk: not every event nets a profit. Booth fees, time, and effort can outweigh sales. If you’re just starting out, it’s important to choose strategically.

Inside the Raleighwood Book Club 👀

One idea turned into a new tradition—our annual team book club. 📚 Each year, we pick one title to read, discuss, and actually apply to our work. This year’s pick: “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less” by the team behind Axios.