We are excited to share that Meredith Kirkpatrick is being featured as one of the Women Shaping Raleigh!!
The March issue of Raleigh Magazine highlights women who are playing a vital role in the community through shaping the future of our city. With professional backgrounds ranging from realty to government to design (just to name a few), it’s incredibly cool to see this group of women be recognized for their contributions.
It’s a great day to be alive… It’s a great day to eat barbecue… Great news! Sam Jones BBQ has you covered!
It’s time for an update on some of our favorite projects that have been completed over the past few years. First up, Sam Jones BBQ which opened its Raleigh location in February of 2021. Scroll to find a couple of before photos included. The “Dusty’s Open” sign was saved from the original building which was previously an auto repair shop.
You can also spot Sam Jones BBQ on Southern Living’s “The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints” list! Congratulations!
We didn’t want to let this week get away from us without sharing what a great time we had at the inaugural Hardli Gras event this past Sunday.
Orchestrated in part by our very own Marisa Lappin, the day started at Tasty Beverage with beignets and purchasing to-go beverages in preparation for the Hardli Gras Sidewalk Stroll (accompanied by the Boom Unit Brass Band), ending up at Crank Arm for more music, beverages, food and fun. Crank Arm even brewed up a King Cake blonde ale for the occasion!
Catch a glimpse of 1609 Old Louisburg Road - home to Iron District CrossFit and Gracie Raleigh. This bright and open building provides an optimal workout environment with lots of natural light and fresh air. With the owner’s expertise in martial arts, fitness, and self-defense, it was a joy to bring his vision to life!
Check out this historic, adaptive reuse project in Siler City, NC. Built in 1945, this two-story commercial building had 2 retail tenants on the 1st floor, and offices on the 2nd floor. The offices were converted into 4 apartments, and the retail spaces were renovated for new tenants on the first floor and basement.
Siler City (located in western Chatham County) has a long-standing history as an art hub featuring nearly a dozen large murals as well as the NC Arts Incubator. Their vibrant downtown offers historical charm as well as local shops and restaurants. This historic preservation project creates new opportunities for people to live and work downtown. There’s already a retail tenant moving in!
We had a great time yesterday at the Stone Houses Groundbreaking at Dix Park! It’s an honor to be a part of this restoration project. Once the renovations are complete these buildings will provide beautiful, functional space that will increase the already positive impact that Dix Park has on the community. Swipe to catch a glimpse of the stone houses as is…they won’t look like this for long!
Sneak Peek! Donovan's Dish will soon open its new location at MacGregor Village in Cary, tucked around the corner of the central plaza. Beginning in 2011 with their flagship location in Apex, Donovan’s Dish offers full-service catering, Take Out Markets, and Dish to Door meal delivery. The new space has a public storefront, and a beautiful commercial kitchen in the back of house. Doors will be opening soon and we'll keep you posted!
The old surf shack known as “Shackie” is getting ready for a rehaul and total renovation! We will raise up and relocate the existing cottage on the same site, adding new square footage below and behind it. A new roof and porch will encompass the house, preserving the interior and exterior finishes. The interior of the shack should still feel very much the same, but will accommodate the growing needs of the family for years to come.
The Maurer team enjoyed our time this Monday with Alliance Medical Ministry! In honor of MLK Day of Service, we spent the morning volunteering in their community garden. We are grateful for the opportunity to support this incredible organization as well as the chance to get more involved with our local community!
Hillsborough, NC and surrounding areas get ready…Eno River Brewing is on the way! Located next to its namesake, the goal of this project is to create a pleasant and relaxing space where people can enjoy great beer and each other. We are excited to be working with the ENB team as they get closer to bringing their vision of the brewery experience to life. Looking forward to sharing the finished space later this spring.
Be on the lookout for the hair salon, Alter Ego, on New Bern Avenue coming soon! This space serves as a time capsule of Raleigh history, as it was a former dry cleaner established in 1946. The building and charm are, both, being preserved throughout this transformation. Swipe through to see the progress that has been made!
Outside, a historically appropriate storefront was built in place of the previous mid-century design. Once a medical office, the hardwood floors have been refinished and the space has been completely transformed to host creative workshops and private events. Take a trip down Wilmington Street in Downtown Raleigh to check it out!
There is exciting work happening here, in the heart of downtown Pittsboro! This warehouse, which originally served as the Chatham Motor Company, is now being converted to Havoc Brewery. In this 8,500 square foot space there will be a taproom, a 15 barrel production brewhouse, 1 barrel pilot brewhouse, and plenty of outdoor seating. Construction will be completed in early 2023, we can’t wait!
SoHi is a mixed-use, two story structure featuring retail, office, and several small spaces for first-time food concepts. One of the many beauties of this project is that it also implements sustainability with solar panels on the roof, creative storm water collection, EV chargers, and permeable pavers.
From a S&W Chevrolet dealership to a lively food hall, this 80-year old building is undergoing a huge transformation! This food hall, located in the north end of downtown Wake Forest, will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor dining options with special events planned. It will also be encompassed by a 2.5 acre space which will become a pet-friendly, park-like setting to relax. Coming 2023!
