For more than three decades, The International Festival Organization has been dedicated to promoting cross-cultural respect, understanding, and unity through authentic festivals, cultural events, history, and art in Raleigh and the Triangle. As the founder and producer of Raleigh’s International Food Festival for more than 11 years, along with naturalization ceremonies, the 35-year legacy International Festival, the International Wine & Read more...

At The Kitchen Space, our 20,000 sq. ft. commercial kitchen features 37 individual prep kitchens, designed for caterers, food manufacturers, ghost kitchens, and meal prep businesses. With 24/7 access, you can operate on your schedule. Our facility is fully equipped with stoves, ovens, flat tops, convection ovens, mixers, dishwashers, refrigeration, and freezers—everything you need to scale your food business efficiently. Read more...

Founded by husband and wife duo, and Aisha and Joseph White, The Kupkake Fairy is the embodiment of their shared love for baking and their commitment to creating irresistible baked goods. As a black-owned business, we take immense pride in celebrating diversity and weaving it into the fabric of our delectable offerings. Aisha, a masterful baker and visionary, infuses The Read more...

The Latin Effect was started by husband and wife team Rebecca and Bert Chedrani in 2020 in an effort to share traditional Latin American food with the Triangle and beyond. A former property manager, Bert enjoyed cooking for large groups of residents and preparing Thanksgiving dinner each year for both his and Rebecca’s families—an activity that he says came naturally Read more...

The Fusion of Art and Chemistry We are the ONLY Awarded and Certified American Board Of Certified Haircolorist Salon in Raleigh since 2003! At The Legacy Salon, we specialize in precision hair design where chemistry and art combine to create your couture hairstyle . The title American Board Certified Haircolorist sets us apart from the masses and we establish a Read more...

The Lunchbox Bakery is a small bakery that loves to cater to Birthdays, Baby Showers, Graduations, Weddings, or any other event you may have. They only use the finest quality ingredients and everything is made from scratch. They can fit any baking need! See some of Lunchbox Bakery’s amazing cakes and cookies here! Read more...

The Merchant NC experience lies tucked away behind a secret door… The Merchant NC pays homage to a forgotten piece of Raleigh history. In Downtown Raleigh along Wilmington Street, a vintage, secret door provides an escape to a unique cocktail experience nestled in a classic atmosphere with modern flair. This hip speakeasy offers guests a carefully selected lineup of classic Read more...

The Naked Empanada – Fresh Local Handmade Empanadas, a filled pastry, are traditionally a Latin cuisine. Fried or baked (our empanadas are fried) these delicious morsels are sure to leave you wanting more. The Naked Empanada is handmade from locally sourced ingredients. They are labor of love as each one is hand filled, hand rolled and hand crafted. Find The Naked Read more...

The Organic Bedroom is a unique mattress & bedroom accessory store located in the Oak Park Shopping Center on Glenwood Avenue, one mile north of Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC.  They offer a wide variety of organic & natural mattress brands and bedroom accessories. Founded in 2012 by husband and wife team Vicki & Joey Ashley, The Organic Bedroom Read more...

The Painted Farmhouse crafts 100% soy wax melts and wooded wicked candles. The collection includes candles in all forms. She uses all types of bowls glass wear, and molds to create creative, one-of-a-kind, candles for every season. Read more...