Raleigh is one of the best cities for Gen Z

It's always a proud moment when I see Raleigh making a good list.

A recent study from real estate listing service “CommercialCafe” took a look at the best cities for 18- to 25-year-olds. The largest 45 cities in the country were scored based on affordability, unemployment rate, green commuting options, recreational and dining establishments, Gen Z population share, Internet speed, school enrollment, and the number of parks.

Here are the top ten they came up with:

Atlanta ranked first mostly due to its large Gen Z population and all its parks. It did rank 28^th for affordability, so it’s important to keep that in mind. Minneapolis also scored well for its large Gen Z population plus its low unemployment rate. Omaha, which ranked at number 12, had the lowest unemployment rate.

San Francisco was the only city to score lower in terms of affordability than New York, but the Big Apple still made it into the top ten list because of all the recreation and dining options, Internet speeds, and green commuting options.

As someone who was born and raised in Raleigh, I would have to agree. I didn't realize how much I would miss Raleigh until I moved to Charlotte. Cheers to everyone living in and moving to Raleigh, North Carolina!

Do you have a go-to restaurant for date night? Or perhaps you like to try a new place each time? It can be hard to know where to go. The perpetual "I don't know what do you want to do" followed by "no not that". One of my favorite things is to write down the places we want to try, put them in a jar, and draw one out when trying to make plans. Keeps it interesting and lets you try all the places you've been wanting to. But what is the best date night restaurant in North Carolina?

Well, you're going to have to take a road trip to experience it. According to a list by LoveFoodBlog, the City of Oaks is home to the best date night restaurant in North Carolina. It is in fact one I've tried, though not on a date. I'd highly recommend brunch in addition to dinner. However, they don't take reservations for either meal. Beasley's Chicken and Honey is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The menu features the restaurant's signature fried chicken dripping with honey. They also have some fantastic sandwiches, salads, and southern favorites like pot pie, meatloaf, and fried catfish.

View the full menu here and keep reading to see the best date night restaurants in some other states including our neighbors South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

According to LoveFoodBlog

Restaurant: Beasleys Chicken and Honey

Location: Raleigh, NC

Food: Southern Favorites

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Restaurant: Jack's Little Tavern

Location: Charleston

Food: Old-fashioned American

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Restaurant: The Beauty Shop

Location: Memphis

Food: Whimsical New American

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Restaurant: Cha Bella

City: Savannah

Food: Farm to Table

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Restaurant: Orofino

City: Fredericksburg

Food: Italian

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Restaurant: Lagniappe

City: Miami

Food: Garden Wine Bar

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Restaurant: Peekamoose

City: Big Indian

Food: Farm to Table

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Restaurant: Foreign Cinema

City: San Fransisco

Food: Fine dining

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Restaurant: Esther’s Kitchen

City: Las Vegas

Food: Italian

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