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Bella Monica Celebrates 25 Years as Raleigh’s Beloved Italian-American Trattoria

Aug 14, 2025 07:18AM ● By Crash Gregg

Bella Monica proudly marks its 25th anniversary as a cherished neighborhood dining destination in Raleigh, NC, celebrating decades of warm hospitality, authentic Italian-American cuisine, and deep community roots.

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Issue 182: Mayor Janet Cowell

Feb 01, 2025 07:02PM

An interview with Mayor Janet Cowell, 10 Things to Look Forward to in Downtown Raleigh, James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

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Issue 177: Prospects Craft Kitchen

Mar 01, 2024 11:51AM

In this issue, we join Chef Alex Ricci at Prospects Craft Kitchen in downtown Raleigh and have curated a great list of upcoming events to add to your calendar.

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It's time to vote in the 2023 Best of Downtowner Awards!

Feb 22, 2023 02:19PM ● By Crash Gregg

It's been a while and we're looking forward to learning all your favorite people, places, and things throughout the Triangle

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Triangle Dining: Pimiento Tea Room

Mar 01, 2022 09:24PM ● By Crash Gregg

Even though Pimiento Tea Room sounds like a prim and proper place, it is undoubtedly not your typical English tea room.

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Restaurant Jolie: Triangle Downtowner Magazine, Issue 156

Oct 01, 2020 12:27PM ● By Crash Gregg

Welcome to the October issue of Triangle Downtowner Magazine! In Triangle Dining, we visit with Scott Crawford and Madison Tessener at Jolie for an amazing meal. Check our our list of Museums, Attractions, and Historic Sites that have reopened to the public. And our new Downtowner vintage Raleigh t-shirts are ready for order!

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The Scoop on Local Ice Cream: Triangle Downtowner Magazine, Issue 154

Aug 01, 2020 10:16AM ● By Crash Gregg

Discover some of the many locally-owned ice cream shops in Wake County in our August issue of the Downtowner, plus read how the World of Bluegrass Festival is going virtual this year, and check out chef Kevin Ruiz's culinary talents.

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Bella Monica: Triangle Downtowner Magazine, Issue 153

Jul 01, 2020 09:47AM ● By Crash Gregg

For this issue, we visit with chef/owner Corbett Monica of the famed Italian eatery Bella Monica, find great places to bike, hike, and run in Wake County, and learn more about the new Count on Me NC program.

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The Rockford Restaurant: Issue 151 of Triangle Downtowner Magazine

Apr 01, 2020 08:56PM ● By Crash Gregg

In the April issue of the Downtowner, we feature articles on local icon The Rockford Restaurant, non-profit The Produce Project, and our editorial on the coronavirus, COVID-19: Help, Hustle, and Hope.

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Welcome to Issue 150 of Triangle Downtowner Magazine!

Mar 01, 2020 06:24PM ● By Crash Gregg

In Issue 150 of the Downtowner, we visit Barcelona Wine Bar for our monthly restaurant profile, interview Wake Tech's Katie Gailes as well as NC Theatre leaders, and more.

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