Welcome to our business Directory

At Your Backyard Raleigh, we are thrilled to introduce our very own “Little Black Book,” a curated directory of our favorite local businesses that embody the heart and soul of Raleigh. This unique collection is a testament to our unwavering commitment to celebrating the Power of Local.

321 Coffee

321 Coffee
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321 Coffee
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Website
321 Coffee's Website
Phone
no phone number
Address
615 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
Video
Robert interviews 321 Coffee founder, Lindsay Wrege

A place at the table

A place at the table
Listing Title
A place at the table
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Website
A Place at the Table website
Phone
919-307-8914
Address
300-50 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Video
Robert visits with Maggie Kane of A Place at the Table

Advantage Lending

Company Logo
Listing Title
Advantage Lending
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Short Description
The Mortgage Professors are here to guide you through every step of the home buying process.
Website
The Mortgage Professors Website
Phone
919-812-5063
Address
7521-101 Mourning Dove Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Video
Robert's parody video: "Get out of the Big Box!"

Bad Cat Cofee

Bad Cat Cofee
Listing Title
Bad Cat Cofee
Listing Category
Website
Bad Cat Coffee Facebook page
Phone
919-961-6017
Address
411 W. Morgan St
Raleigh, NC 27603
Video
Robert interviews Traci Davis of Bad Cat Cofee

batchnet

batchnet
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batchnet
Listing Category
Website
Batchnet Website
Phone
919-232-5254
Address
605-A Daniels St
Raleigh, NC 27605
Video
Robert speaks with Carlo Matos, owner of Batchnet

Big Frog custom t-shrits & more

Big Frog custom t-shrits & more
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Big Frog custom t-shrits & more
Listing Category
Website
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Durham
Phone
919-403-3164
Address
Triangle Village 2105 E Hwy 54
Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina
Video
Robert interviews David Riddell of Big Frog Durham

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
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Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
Listing Category
Website
Bowstring's Website
Phone
984-206-4800
Address
111 WAKE FOREST RD

Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits

Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
Listing Title
Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
Listing Category
Website
Crafty's Website
Phone
(919) 615-3008
Address
2005 Fairview Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
Video
http://ftybeerwinespirits.com/

darryl banks, financial

darryl banks, financial
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darryl banks, financial
Listing Category
Website
Darryl Banks Website
Phone
919-4351256
Address
2941-102 Wakefield Pines Dr
Raleigh, NC 27614
Video
Robert interviews Darryl Banks, Financial Advisor

feed the pack

feed the pack
Listing Title
feed the pack
Listing Category
Website
Feed the Pack Website
Address
North Residence Hall
200 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27607
Video
Robert meets Anna Gessner and Keya Pothireddy of NCSU's Feed the Pack !

hands on health massage therapy & wellness

hands on health massage therapy & wellness
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hands on health massage therapy & wellness
Listing Category
Short Description
Partners In Health. Partners In Healing.
Recognized by medical professionals throughout the greater Triangle area, the Hands On Health team serves clients that demand a more sophisticated level of expertise in massage for therapeutic and medical purposes.
Hands on Health massage therapists are highly experienced and educated professionals, who are empowered to continually expand their individual talents and specialties.

Our cohesive team of therapists have all participated in I-NMT Training — a comprehensive medical massage technique with an Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial approach.
Website
Hands On Health's Webstie
Phone
919-854-9555
Address
7980-125 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513
Video
Meet Laura Landsiedel Ford of Hands On Health Massage Therapy & Wellness

Little blue bakehouse

Little blue bakehouse
Listing Title
Little blue bakehouse
Listing Category
Website
Little Blue
Phone
(919) 239-4256
Address
2116-H New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC

origami styling

origami styling
Listing Title
origami styling
Listing Category
Website
Origami Styling's Facebook
Phone
(919) 438-3683
Address
111-100 Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Video
Hear the story of Brooke Wiggs, owner of Origami Styling, in this interview with Citizen Reporter Robert Courts

Patricia Denz, dEronja realty

Patricia Denz, dEronja realty
Listing Title
Patricia Denz, dEronja realty
Listing Category
Website
Patricia Denz Website
Phone
919-414-9894
Address
911 N. West Street Suite 203
Raleigh, NC, United States, 27603
Video
Robert Interviews Patricia Denz of DeRonja Realty

Recon Home inspection services

Recon Home inspection services
Listing Title
Recon Home inspection services
Listing Category
Website
RECON website
Phone
(336) 675-9430
Address
1004 N Elm St Unit A, Greensboro, NC 27401
Video
Robert interviews Chad from Recon Home Inspections

Retro Modern Furnishings

Retro Modern Furnishings
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Retro Modern Furnishings
Listing Category
Short Description
An independently owned furniture studio + workshop specializing in customizable handmade and vintage home furnishings. All of our new products have been selected with the utmost scrutiny. We have many items that are made in North Carolina, but also elsewhere in the United States by small producers and artisans. We have even included a handful of products in our store that were produced overseas because we were so impressed with the practices employed by these businesses and their visions.
Website
Retro Modern's Website
Phone
(984) 444-9240
Address
1515 Gavin St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
Video
Discover the story Kelly Wohlgenant, the owner of Retro Modern Furnishings in this exclusive interview by Citizen Reporter Robert Courts.

Sue Kerata realty

Sue logo
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Sue Kerata realty
Listing Category
Website
Sue Kerata's Website
Phone
919-454-9098
Address
1111-107 Haynes St Raleigh, NC 27604
Video
Sue Kerata & Robert discussing First Time Home Buying

SunPath Solutions

SunPath Solutions
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SunPath Solutions
Listing Category
Website
SupPath Solutions Website
Phone
919-389-8284
Address
3327 Prospect Pkwy.
Durham, NC
27703
Video
Robert interviews Joe Richard of SunPath Solutions

tepuy donuts

tepuy donuts
Listing Title
tepuy donuts
Listing Category
Short Description
Handcrafted sourdough donuts and other baked goods made in Raleigh NC. We Cater! Weddings, parties, corporate events, you name it. If you have something specific in mind please reach out to us for special pricing.
Website
Tepuy Donuts Website
Phone
984-389-6429
Address
1818 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
Video
Robert Courts introduce you to Tepuy Donuts and Alejandro Contreras.

The green Monkey

The green Monkey
Listing Title
The green Monkey
Listing Category
Short Description
Funky gift shop with a craft beer & wine bar selling souvenirs, jewelry & clothing by local artists. Located in Downtown Raleigh, the Green Monkey is a Raleigh favorite and the one stop on everyone's visit to downtown.
Website
The Green Monkey Website
Phone
(984) 200-5682
Address
215 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Video
Rusty of the Green Monkey

The Law Office of Matthew McCrystal, PLLC

The Law Office of Matthew McCrystal, PLLC
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The Law Office of Matthew McCrystal, PLLC
Listing Category
Short Description
With over 30 years of experience in the real estate settlement profession, McCrystal Law is ready to serve as your guide and advocate through your next transaction. The foundation of our firm is real estate settlement services. They have closed thousands of transactions, and their experience speaks for itself. Settlements, document preparation, contract reviews, title examinations, etc…you can turn to them for your real estate legal needs!
Website
McCrystal Law website
Phone
919-378-9088
Address
547 Keisler Dr.
Cary, NC 27518
Video
Robert interviews Matt McCrystal of McCrystal law.

village motor works

village motor works
Listing Title
village motor works
Listing Category
Short Description
When you need auto services and repairs for your vehicle, it’s great to find a reputable shop that works at fair prices close to where you live and/or work. If you’re near the downtown area, the Village District, or NCSU, Village Motor Works in Raleigh, North Carolina, is that establishment. We’ve been in business for over 15 years, building a solid reputation for exceptional mechanical work, community involvement, and customer care. You’ll find us conveniently located at 234 S. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 between W Hargett St. and W Cabarrus St. near the Boylan Bridge.
Website
Village Motor Works Website
Phone
919-551-3023
Address
234 S Boylan Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603

wei sun pottery

wei sun pottery
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wei sun pottery
Listing Category
Short Description
Wei first discovered pottery making around 2010 at a Raleigh local art center. He took my first classes there and immediately fell in love with it. It soon became a serious hobby. Wei met many inspiring ceramic artists and learned so much from them. In 2019 he set up his own pottery studio at home and became a studio potter. Wei hopes to explore the path and enrich both his life and others through the pottery he creates.
Website
Wei Sun Pottery Website
Phone
919-816-2882
Address
2809 Ashland St
Raleigh, NC 27608
Video
Robert Interviews Wei Sun of Wei Sun Pottery

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