Join us as we dive in and get the local lowdown from @elyssanastalski in one of our favorite cities, Raleigh, NC! We hope you smile as much as we did during this interview!

Where to stay: Airbnbs in Oakwood, Guest House Raleigh

Where to eat: Stanbury, Second Empire, Iris, Poole’s Diner

Where to drink: Fox Liquor Bar, The Atlantic Lounge, Watts & Ward, Stir

What to do: NC Museum of Art, NC Farmer’s Market

Rapid Fire

Most instagram-able: Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing (Boylan Bridge)

Best Pizza: Oakwood Pizza Box

Favorite Event: SPCA Fur Ball, NC State Fair

Favorite Coffee Shop: Third Place, Cultivate

Best wine & cheese: Vita Vite

Best Season: Fall

Best Rooftop Bar: Taverna Agora, Jolie

Favorite Local Business: Deco & Dogwood Country Club