Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Located in the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh, The Hightide Salon is difficult to miss; decorated with its colorful logo and a pride emblem in the window, it presents itself as an inclusive…
A Peace of Downtown
Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Michelle Porizkova is visiting local businesses in Raleigh this semester for the Peace of Downtown feature, sharing their stories in text and images with an eye toward capturing how businesses are faring in the…
By Gracie Lane How does being able to drink and not having to drive sound? Doesn’t dining on a budget in downtown Raleigh sound like fun? The bus, called the Rline, lets passengers board with a closed container of booze….
By Maggie Wright 518 West Italian Restaurant is probably my favorite place to eat in downtown Raleigh. I love the atmosphere and the cozy feeling it gives you as soon as you walk through the door. The restaurant is located…

