Weekends with brunch plans are always the best ones, in my opinion. There are few better ways to connect with friends than over a leisurely meal served with cocktails, comfort food, and plenty of good conversation. While I am not the biggest big breakfast fan, brunch menus always seem to have something for everyone—whether you…
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Best Brunch in Raleigh: 12 Top Spots to Try in 2026
The best brunch in Raleigh spans a lot of ground in 2026 — Mediterranean small plates at Vidrio in Glenwood South, French bistro classics at Coquette Brasserie in North Hills, New Orleans-inspired seafood at St. Roch downtown, and Southern comfort food at Irregardless and NOFO at the Pig. Below are 12 of the best spots…
Fall Weekend: the Best Things to Do in Valle Crucis, NC
In November 2021, David and I took a weekend getaway to Valle Crucis to stay at the historic Mast Farm Inn. I swoon over historic inns, and Mast Farm Inn is on the National Historic Registry and Valle Crucis Historical District of Watauga County. This quickly became an annual tradition for us each fall. Our…
What to Do in Southern Pines, NC: Weekend Edition
Southern Pines NC is such a lovely, charming town located in Moore County. Keep reading for my weekend guide to the best things to do there! While Southern Pines was slow to develop because of the sandy soil, it quickly became an important spot as railroads developed in the 19th century. The historic district of…
My Perfect Saturday in Raleigh
A few weeks ago, I read Grace’s perfect Saturday and have not been able to stop thinking about what she wrote. Years ago, I would often get overwhelmed with travels and weekends because I thought I had to do all the things without taking a minute to rest. David and I went to New Orleans for…
