Hello lovelies! I thought I'd share a few of my favorite things in Raleigh. I don't know how many of you live here, but for those of you who do, these are some places you just must check out. For those of you who don't, bear with me, and hopefully you can visit one day to check these goodies out!
Let's start out with my favorite restaurant in Raleigh. Sono!
This is no surprise to those of you who have read any of my previous posts. To say I'm obsessed with Sono would be the understatement of the century. I choose to go there for my birthday, special occasions, nights I don't feel like cooking, and I even force Dave to go get takeout from there when I'm sick. Thankfully, all my friends and family share in this obsession with me, so I always have someone to go with me when I get the urge....which is weekly. Their sushi is TO DIE FOR. Seriously people, best sushi I've ever had. They have something on their menu for everyone, even those of you that aren't sushi fans. ( I will never understand these individuals) My favorite at Sono is the Piano Roll.
Piano Roll. Mouthwatering.
I get two every time and inevitably devour mine in about 2 minutes while everyone else is slowly and normally eating theirs. Whoops. Dave's favorite is the Crunchy Diablo and my dad always get the Sono Roll and the Screaming O. If you live in Raleigh then for the love go there for dinner this weekend. You will NOT be disappointed!
As for shopping, if you haven't checked out Gena Chandler in North Hills then you have missed out in your life.
1. They have the best clothes in all the latest styles and most coveted brands. They carry DVF, Tibi, Alice & Olivia, Haute Hippie, and many others just to name a few. The clothes are always to die for and you are sure to walk out in something unique and special and that brings out your inner fashionista.
2. Every time I go I inevitably find something that I convince myself I cannot live without...and I'm usually right. Most of my favorite items in my closet have come from GC and I always receive compliments on the pieces I've purchased from there.
3. Not only are their clothes perfection, but the girls that work there are always SO sweet and helpful, just like the owners Gena and Chandler. You feel so welcomed from the second you step in their boutique. It makes your shopping experience so much more enjoyable and you makes you want to go back.
Also, their boutique is SO cute. I love it. Go there and get yourself something cute to wear this weekend to Sono. You'll be hooked!
I could not possibly leave out Gigi's Cupcakes in my Raleigh favorites list.
Oh my heavenly. These cupcakes are so decadent. Nothing makes my weekend feel complete like a trip to Gigi's. It's the perfect place to go with your girlfriends for an afternoon treat or for after dinner dessert with your boy. The shop is so adorable and the cupcakes are just as cute. My favorite is the White Midnight Magic. YUM.
They always have so many yummy options to choose from, you'll definitely find the one the calls your name as soon as you walk in. Go there after Sono for a cupcake, you will thank me later.
Look at that, I've just give you an entire day of things to do on your Saturday. Start with shopping at GC, follow it up with dinner at Sono, then grab a cupcake from Gigi's to end your perfect day. You are welcome girls!
xoxo Olivia
