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Shopping
Written By Danielle Caspar
Who says Cary isn't a shopping destination? Our readers voted with fervor on their favorite shops to spend their hard earned dollars. Some are chains while others are local boutiques. The key elements to their victories are quintessential service and value.
Trader Joe's
Not only is Trader Joe's Cary's newest grocery store chain with a cult following, it's also the place that Caryites think has the Best Wine. If Two Buck Chuck means anything to you, then you already know Trader Joe's offers wine connoisseurs something to drink on a frugal budget for as low as $2 per bottle. The affectionately labeled Charles Shaw wine is from California and continues to get rave reviews. On the other end of the spectrum, there's also plenty of other fine wine and beer options for more sophisticated palates.
Bed, Bath & Beyond
If you've attended a wedding in the past year, then chances are you've probably purchased from a gift registry at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Cary Magazine readers were clear that the store deserves Best Bath Store and Best Linens distinctions. But perhaps the most noteworthy quality is the beyond part of the stores namesake, like how the customer service representatives go above and beyond returning or exchanging items with ease, locating hard to find items in an instant or the coupons offered on top of already discounted prices.
Cary Gallery of Artists
It has been said that Cary is way ahead of the curve when it comes to promoting the arts in the community. One drive down a main Cary thoroughfare or one step into a local restaurant and it's evident that supporting local artists is a priority. That's why it's appropriate that a co-op of 24 local artists, called the Cary Gallery of Artists, was voted Best Art. Whether you're looking for oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolors, stained glass, fused glass, jewelry, photography or pottery, this gallery in Ashworth Village is the ideal one-stop-shop for all types of art desires. If you want to develop your own inner artist, the gallery also offers various hands-on classes.
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