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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Fresh cut, local vibes: Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is the UNC-adjacent spot where salon + spa services meet a serious cosmetology and esthetics program, so you can book color, blowouts, facials, nails, and waxing while supporting the next wave of Triangle beauty pros.
Weeknight comfort, sorted: Whether it's pizza night or you need a break from cooking, Magone Italian Grill & Pizza nails the Neapolitan-style pies and hearty Italian mains, from Caprese Salad and Linguine Pescatore to calzones and stromboli, plus wine and beer.
Custom cake cravings solved: From luxe cupcakes in rotating seasonal flavors to wedding-worthy centerpieces, Yodith’s Cakery handcrafts desserts with premium ingredients and lots of love.
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Axios Raleigh has compiled a list of the Triangle's 30 best restaurants, ranking them based on quality of food, service, vibe, beverage offerings, and length of establishment's history.
Full story at axios.com ↗
Bill Belichick, the North Carolina football coach, has been absent from the team following reports of family tension over girlfriend Jordon Hudson.
Full story at irishstar.com ↗
Three new ventures are set to arrive in the Triangle this fall, including Chapel Hill’s first entertainment district, a luxury furniture flagship in downtown Raleigh, and a limited-time public art installation in Downtown Raleigh’�s Warehouse District.
Full story at heraldsun.com ↗
UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University will unite their herbaria collections under the management of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill.
Full story at uncnews.unc.edu ↗
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