An 'Ode' to self-care will open in Slabtown

New wellness café and apothecary launches in the fall

The storefront in the Raleigh Slabtown apartment building, 1585 NW 22nd Ave., across the street from Breakside Brewing, has been leased to a new health-conscious business called Ode.

The wellness café and apothecary will focus on everyday wellness, says owner Gail Bolte, who is running the business with her daughter, Laine. Bolte has a background in pilates and gyrotonic expansion exercise programs.

Ode will serve organic coffee, smoothies, as well as gluten- and dairy-free food. Plans call for an opening in early fall.