I don’t usually share much about the opening of non-locally based outfits but given the response to my Instagram preview last night at RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills, there’s a lot of curiosity around this new gemstone in the North Hills lineup.
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, Raleigh really showed up and showed out for the preview event showcasing the new space. Part art haus, part retailer, part hospitality hot spot… this place certainly is all vibe.
According to a press release, the event was attended by guests including NBA basketball star Tyler Hansbrough, Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, celebrity chef Vivian Howard. Guests enjoyed a DJ performance by Victorien of Paris and were treated to gourmet bites by HL Catering, fresh bellinis by Cipriani New York, Vesper and Champagne & Caviar Ice Bars, as well as Rumor Rosé and Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate on the Wine Terrace. The event benefited The North Carolina Museum of Art and World Central Kitchen’s Hurricane Helene Relief.
Trendsetters are going to love RH Raleigh for some time to come, I suspect, especially if the peek at the Charlotte location’s reservation lineup is any indicator. As of last night, no seats were available on OpenTable for Friday or Saturday of this week, with the first available reservations coming up for Sunday brunch. Assuming the menus are similar across all locations, Charlotte currently offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch options from $18 (crispy artichokes) to $58 (charred filet) with wines by the glass starting at $16 and rising to $35 for Roederer Champagne.
RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills: Property Details
A 60,000-square-foot, three-level innovative retail experience, RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills, is an unrivaled destination presenting one of the largest collections of luxury home furnishings in the world. Seamlessly integrating artistic lifestyle installations of RH Collections, RH Raleigh also features an interactive RH Interior Design Offices offering professional design services in an interactive atelier that includes a private presentation room, state-of-the-art technology, design libraries showcasing a wide assortment of textiles, furniture and lighting finishes and an RH Rugs showroom presenting an exclusive collection.
Upon arrival, guests discover a transparent, multilevel contemporary structure with a parchment-cream exterior and an expanse of glass-and-steel French doors that open onto lush garden courtyards and terraces.
Once inside, guests ascend a grand champagne double floating staircase to the third level RH Rooftop Restaurant, presenting the latest iteration of the brand’s menu, including new signature dishes such as a Whole Grilled Branzino, The Grilled Vegetable & Shrimp Salad, and the signature Fried Chicken Sandwich. Set in a year-round, skylit garden escape beneath a dramatic atrium punctuated by sparkling chandeliers, heritage olive trees and a cascading cast-stone fountain, the restaurant seamlessly extends from the indoors to the outdoors where guests can explore the beautifully landscaped Wine Terrace. Influenced by the classical gardens of Europe, the rooftop features a series of intimate RH Outdoor lounge spaces, defined by a layered composition of London Plane trees and shade canopies.
An adjacent Wine Bar serves exceptional Champagnes and wines, including limited-production offerings from Napa Valley’s renowned small vintners, for visitors to enjoy on the rooftop or while exploring the rest of the Gallery.
RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills is located at 4120 Lassiter Mill Road Raleigh, N.C. The Gallery can be reached at 984-789-3260. Gallery hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Rooftop Restaurant hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.