Restaurant Row

 “Fall is my favorite time of year,” revealed Peter Susca, executive chef at Cary’s upscale Bistro 64 during a recent exclusive conversation with Cary Magazine. “I love the beautiful weather, but also the amazing fresh products that North Carolina has to offer.”

Susca, who hails from Erie, Pa., and received his chef’s training at the renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., explained that he is committed to using only the freshest local ingredients available for all his dishes.

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 Chef’s Palette, Cary

At Cary newcomer Chef’s Palette, where New South cuisine is creating quite the buzz, the posh furnishings and spiffy backlit menus make a remarkable first impression. Owner Kathie Clark, a Buffalo, N.Y., native, formerly managed nearby Jimmy V’s Steakhouse. Now that she’s on her own, Clark has fashioned a warm, welcoming environment for people to enjoy a great meal — along with some exceptional desserts.

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On Aug. 19, area kids can flex their mental muscles for a Bricks for Kidz LEGO Camp event from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Bear Rock Café at 9575 Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville.

Kids will get to test their engineering instincts and build amazing creations during the camp. A LEGOs representative will have projects to challenge the minds of kids ages 5–10.

The restaurant is also offering a special for the camp. Kids eat for 99 cents and get to play for free with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée. Parents must provide the receipt and be present with child to participate.

No need to bring your own LEGOS; they will be provided and are not to be taken home.

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Morrisville’s Peppers Market & Sandwich Shop was abuzz with excitement on July 31, as a panel of five judges culminated the eatery’s “Peppers Cup 2010: The Great Sandwich Showdown.” The contest, which began June 29, allowed patrons to design and name their own custom sandwiches.

“We wanted to create something unique that would involve the community,” said Janet Mobley, spokeswoman for Peppers. “It was meant to be a fun, interactive experience with a competitive element built in.”

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A fluffy, three-egg omelet. Steaming-hot pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. Crisp bacon with a side of buttered grits.

Salivating yet?

It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and who are we to argue with conventional wisdom? Without question, breakfast gives us some of the most flavorful and filling food we eat all day.

When it comes to finding the best breakfast locales in the Triangle area, leave it to Cary Magazine to cover all the bases. Whether it’s a straight-up local diner, an upscale bakery/café or a morning-meal specialty shop, we found five stellar spots that are sure to get your day off to a great start.

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