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REVITALIZING FAYETTEVILLE STREET
A COMMITMENT TO THE HEART OF RALEIGH
In 2024, we continued our investment in the heart of downtown
Raleigh, leading the revitalization of Fayetteville Street. We
successfully leased additional ground floor retail space,
bringing a total of 15 restaurants to the district. A key milestone
in this effort was our partnership with LM Restaurants to
bring Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen to our headquarters at
150 Fayetteville. Opening its doors in Fall 2024, Birdie’s has
quickly become a go-to destination for business meetings over
coffee, team gatherings and casual outdoor games on a warm
afternoon. Newcomers like Primo Hoagie, DICED and Insomnia
Cookies have helped round out the 150 Fayetteville block,
while Chido Taco and Sir Walter Coffee Kitchen & Craft have
energized the arts district, providing vibrant destinations for
every part of the day.
Our vision for Fayetteville Street is one of energy, connection
and community, a place where businesses thrive and people
gather. This transformation reflects our ongoing commitment
to shaping a downtown that is as dynamic and engaging as the
people who bring it to life.
“OUR FIRM’S DECISION TO EXTEND OUR LEASE AT 150 FAYETTEVILLE AND INCREASE OUR
SPACE BY TWO ADDITIONAL FLOORS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST OFFICE SPACE, IT
REFLECTS OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN RALEIGH. AS ONE
OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, WE’RE PROUD TO
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CITY’S POST-PANDEMIC REVITALIZATION. HIGHWOODS’ INVESTMENT
IN THE BUILDING AND SURROUNDING BLOCK SUPPORTS A VISION WE’RE PROUD TO
HELP REALIZE — A VIBRANT, RESILIENT DOWNTOWN THAT THRIVES AS A HUB OF BUSINESS,
INNOVATION, AND COMMUNITY.” —Byron Kirkland, Managing Partner, Smith Anderson
CHIDO TACO
BIRDIE’S BARROOM & KITCHEN: A PARTNERSHIP BUILT FOR COMMUNITY
When Highwoods and LM Restaurants came together, we set
out to create something more than just another restaurant –
we envisioned a vibrant gathering place that would energize
Fayetteville Street throughout the day. LM Restaurants, a
family-owned hospitality group with over 45 years in the
Triangle, shared a deep passion for exceptional dining that
naturally supported our vision of creating dynamic spaces for
people and businesses to connect.
“We believe that if we can stimulate talent at the start with a
great cup of coffee, nourish it at noon with lunch, and hydrate
it at happy hour with a drink or two, they will keep coming
back and be better together,” said Brian Leary, Executive VP
and COO of Highwoods.
Birdie’s has quickly become a staple in downtown Raleigh.
The atmosphere blends modern design with warm,
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welcoming touches, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows
that reveal the city’s energy and Birdie’s Backyard, an
outdoor space perfect for live music, games and casual
conversation. Vibrant murals by renowned artists were
commissioned to bring the restaurant to life. Inside, Raleigh
native Autumn Cobeland's work reflects the energetic
street life and community spirit of the Fayetteville corridor.
Outside, Alex Brewer (HENSE) contributed a striking and
colorful mural that enlivens the downtown Raleigh outdoor
seating area.
At Highwoods and LM Restaurants, we believe that when
great hospitality meets thoughtful placemaking, something
special happens. Birdie’s is more than just a restaurant, it’s
a cornerstone of community, connection and the continued
revitalization of downtown Raleigh.
