Author Archive for Martha
A Day in the Life… Another Day in Paradise for Beer Lovers
A Journal of Discovery through the eyes of a real-life resident of Park and Market North Hills Who’s up for traveling the world on a passport of over 500 different bottled beers from 40 different countries, and dozens of rotating taps? Midtown nightlife has a new addition coming that will have the entire Triangle talking. [...]
A Day in the Life… Pictures Tell the Story
Truly, the best thing about living at Park & Market Apartments is being able to walk to everything! For me, that includes walking to work. This morning was so gorgeous, I was inspired to capture some of my route in photos. Enjoy!
Warm Up Your Weekends with Brunch at Hot Point Café
With Daylight Savings Time arriving this weekend, the air is fragrant with the promise of warm leisurely weekends. Springtime means branching out, finding those perfect corners where we can catch up with friends and family while enjoying the soft breezes and blue sky sun. One of Midtown’s favorite corners to enjoy weekend brunch is Hot [...]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Learning Express
Make Learning Express the place you’ll go today, so much that’s new, so much for you to explore, it’s the store with so much more, a place to say hooray for the Bunny Buffet and a place to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. No figment of the imagination, the Bunny Buffet makes putting together the perfect [...]
Let Your Senses Soar to New Heights… at Flights
This window on the world will definitely lift you above your cares and troubles, taking you to the culinary corners of your imagination. Flights at Renaissance Raleigh Hotel has been making its mark on the local food scene, with its distinctive sense of place and locally sourced ingredients, often found just outside the hotel doors [...]
A Day in the Life… Take This Job and Love It
A Journal of Discovery through the eyes of a real-life resident of Park and Market North Hills Winter can be tough, and this one has been a real challenge for Midtown with gray days, snow, and cold that won’t end – certainly not our usual Carolina blue skies that warm the coldest of days. Riding [...]
The Look of Love
At Hayley’s, the newest boutique at North Hills, loving the look is the whole experience for you and helping you find that look is Hayley’s first love. Unforgettable outfits are those that have been dressed up with all the right touches and that put you so at ease you simply put them on and forget [...]
Ex-Pressing your Love with Midtown Olive Press
Midtown’s newest sensation in healthy eating is all about love. It all started when owner Bethany Perkins fell in love on a ski trip in Park City, Utah. Not with fellow Wolfpacker and husband Ed, who was with her at the time, but with a relative’s cooking that featured seared chicken done in olive oil and [...]
Ready for Some Sun on Your Face at Lunch?
Head for North Hills where there’s a full-service restaurant with outdoor seating to fit your every mood and taste. Here’s to blue skies and bon appétit! Hungry for Italian? Cinelli’s, Piola, Vivace Maybe Delicatessen? Bruegger’s Café & Espresso Bar, McAlister’s Deli, Panera Bread Mediterranean Cruise? Coquette Brasserie, Hot Point Café, Zoes Kitchen Asian Spice Might [...]
A Day in the Life… Finding Inspiration Close to Home
A Journal of Discovery through the eyes of a real-life resident of Park and Market North Hills Something about the promise of a new year calls to me like a treasure box filled with possibilities. I CAN be thinner, smarter, more relaxed, get more done, try new things, finish what I started… If you’re like [...]
Flurries of Winter Savings Predicted for North Hills
The forecast is favorable for walking in a wonderland of wishes come true during Winter Clearance, the seasonable savings event for savvy shoppers from all the shops at North Hills. Endless choices and savings from 25% to 75% off arrive Thursday, January 13. Dazzle your days with jewelry creations from Elaine Miller Collection and eyewear [...]
A Day in the Life… Living with Style at Park & Market North Hills
A Journal of Discovery through the eyes of a real-life resident of Park and Market North Hills I was reminded today of a rainy night last August when a neighbor asked, Why would anyone want a house, when you could have all this? “All this” is surely what puts the style in life at Park [...]
May All Our Dreams Come True
Bring your wishes and your coins to the Salvation Army Wishing Well at North Hills. From now through New Year’s Day, all coins collected in the fountain by JC Penney and McAlister’s Deli will be donated to the Salvation Army, a great way to give back to the community during this season of giving.
A Day in the Life… Surfing the Neighborhood
A Journal of Discovery through the eyes of a real-life resident of Park and Market North Hills Did you know SIX NEW SHOPS have opened at North Hills in the last three weeks?! If it weren’t so much fun, I’d be exhausted from going around meeting all the new owners, seeing what’s in their shops, [...]
Midtown Olive Press is Making News
Midtown Olive Press is featured today in Greg Cox’s Epicurean column. Owner Bethany Perkins fell in love on a ski trip in Park City, Utah. Not with husband Ed, who was with her at the time, but with a relative’s cooking that featured oils and vinegars so spectacular in flavor she sought out the source [...]




