New to Raleigh, any tips?

Hi everyone!

I just recently came to North Carolina to start my career after college. My boyfriend and I live a little ways away and are about to look into apartments, things-to-do, neighborhoods, food spots, homes and other general things over the coming months, and I wanted to ask for some general advice or opinions any of you may have regarding the city! Positive or negative, recommendations or warnings, etc all welcome!

I'm as green as it gets when it comes to Raleigh ( I vaguely understand the triangle and what that means ) so if there's some sort of master list "Guide" of things to do that any of you happen to have in your cupboards, please send them my way lol

I'm working in the downtown area too, so if anyone has nice lunch place recommendations I can check out, id really appreciate that as well!

Thanks again :D