Soda Box Opens New Location in Raleigh Boulevard Plaza

We’re popping bottles to celebrate Soda Box’s newest location opening at Raleigh Boulevard Plaza!

This fast-growing NC brand offers unique craft soda flavors and fantastic custom creations. Soda Box is just the latest example of the awesome local stores we work hard to bring into Raleigh neighborhoods!

York-broker James Troxler was pleased to represent the landlord and work with Bell Commercial’s Brandon Fryar who represented the tenant in the transaction.

Honeygirl Meadery Moving to American Tobacco Campus

York is excited to announce local mead company Honeygirl Meadery is moving its Downtown Durham operations to the American Tobacco Campus in 2024. With this move, the Meadery will be doubling in size and will be operating under the name of its ownership group, Ment Beverage Co. The ownership group is led by Robby Battle, an industry veteran.

Construction for a 3,000 SF tasting room and production space is underway at 300 Blackwell Street (the Noell Building). This location will include two bars and both indoor and outdoor seating. Ment Beverage Co. will offer new beverage options in addition to mead, such as cider, local beer, distilled spirits, and nonalcoholic sparkling beverages.

The space will become a part of the social district, known as the Bullpen. This will allow customers to walk along the grounds and take their drinks with them. The space is expected to open in early 2024.

York broker Robert Hoyt represented Ment Beverage in the transaction.

Meow City Opens its Doors at Village Square Shopping Center

Calling all cat lovers!

Meow City is now open at Village Square Shopping Center in Cary. The nearly 1,300 SF store offers a “colorfully curated collection of cat-wares and creative gifts for the cat lover in your life.”

Meow City’s hours of operations are Tuesday-Saturday from 11-7 PM. It is located at 659 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary, NC 27511.

We are pleased to provide leasing and property management services at Village Square Shopping Center.

York Welcomes Seaboard Station as New Client

York is proud to announce we will provide a host of services for the commercial tenants at Seaboard Station. Seaboard Station is a multi-phase, $500 million mixed-use development located beside William Peace University at the intersection of Peace Street and Halifax Street.

Phase One of the development is almost complete. This will include an apartment complex with 298 units and 30,000 square feet of street-level retail space. The second phase will consist of a Hyatt House hotel, 55,000 square feet of retail space, and two apartment buildings. The details of the third phase have not yet been released. When complete, Seaboard Station will include nearly 600 residences and over 130,000 square feet of street-level retail, restaurants, and entertainment concepts.

In addition to property management services, York will also handle website design, development, and hosting, pay-per-click advertising campaign management, paid social campaign management, and special events for Seaboard Station.

To learn more about the project and its current tenants, visit Seaboard Station’s official website.

Social District Expands Toward Raleigh Union Station

Last August, the City of Raleigh proudly introduced its inaugural social district known as Sip n’ Stroll.

Thanks to its tremendous success during the pilot phase, the City Council has decided to expand and improve the district. They approved the following noteworthy changes, scheduled to take effect on August 15, 2023:

  • The inclusion of the Warehouse District and Hillsborough Street, providing an enhanced and diverse experience for visitors.
  • The operating hours have been extended by an additional hour, allowing patrons to enjoy the district’s offerings from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on a daily basis.
  • To further improve the district’s infrastructure, the council has taken measures to install additional permanent signage, ensuring clear navigation, and increased the number of trash and recycling bins.

Of note is that Moore Square and Nash Square are not part of the expansion area.

York is pleased to provide property management, venue management, and leasing services at Raleigh Union Station.

Village Salon Coming to Cameron Village This Summer

We are pleased to announce the former Parlor Blow Dry Bar at Berkshire Village District has been leased!

Village Salon, a boutique hair salon specializing in extensions, blonding, texture treatments and custom color and cuts, is expected to open summer 2023. The location boasts convenient free parking in the deck behind the building. An elevator in the corner of the parking deck delivers guests just a courtyard’s walk away from the Village Salon front door.

Located at 402 Oberlin Road, Suite 116, Raleigh.

York-broker Lynne Worth represents the landlord in retail leasing at Berkshire Village District.

Table of Contents Grand Opening in South Raleigh

Table of Contents, a table décor rental company, just celebrated 15 years in business with a new location in South Raleigh!

Owners Linda and Bob Giglio launched the idea for renting table décor in 2007 after years of experience working in upscale catering and event rentals. They currently have a vast inventory and showroom to help customers visualize their designs. In their words, “Why buy when you can rent?”

Table of Contents also offers design, setup, and delivery services at additional costs. Visit their website to find out more information.

Located at 3107 Garner Station Boulevard.

Broker Skipper Day was pleased to represent the Client in leasing their new location.

Two New Restaurants Coming to Gateway Plaza

York is looking forward to this summer when Gateway Plaza will welcome two fantastic restaurants to an already stellar tenant line-up.

One of these restaurants is The Fiction Kitchen, which offers thoughtfully sourced vegan fare. Everything on their menu is vegan, and they also serve a variety of gluten free, soy free, and nut free options. This location will stand in addition to their well-established restaurant on S. Dawson Street in Downtown Raleigh.

The second restaurant is Mala Pata Molino, which will serve Latin American cuisine and feature fresh heirloom corn masa ground in-house daily. Peyote, opening in tandem with Mala Pata Molino, will be a late-night ghost bar and market stall serving to-go drinks, desserts, and bulk items such as fresh tortillas and tamales.

York is proud to provide property management and leasing services at Gateway Plaza Raleigh.