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The Greek Revival facade of the North Carolina capitol building.

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Bida Manda’s sister-and-brother team, Vanvisa and Vansana Nolintha.

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Cocktails at the Stanbury bar.

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Raleigh Denim Workshop owners Victor Lytvinenko and Sarah Yarborough.

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Women’s clothing designer Catherine Fain.

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The sleek exterior of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

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The Big Acorn sculpture in Moore Square.

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Pork belly soup at Bida Manda.

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Designer Catherine Fain’s little black dress.

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Videri Chocolate Factory is housed in a former train depot.

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Assorted truffles from Videri.

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View cutting-edge exhibitions at CAM Raleigh.

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The modern gallery space at CAM Raleigh.

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A CAM Raleigh installation.

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Jewelry designer Gabe Bratton.

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One of Bratton’s wax-cast lace designs.

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Patrons squeeze in at the bar at Bida Manda.

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Stylist and interior designer Jamie Meares of Furbish Studio.

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Metalsmith Lucas House stokes the fires at Antfarm Studios in the Warehouse District.

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Stacks of Raleigh Denim jeans on sale at the Curatory.

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Sweet potato bisque at Stanbury.

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Bright colors and bold prints are on display inside Furbish Studio.

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