2025 Gift Guide
Seasonal shopping has never been easier. These Cary Magazine partners offer unique items with a local touch. From stocking stuffers to diamond jewelry, you’ll…
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Serafina Ristorante
April McCall describes Serafina Ristorante, the new eatery on Salem Street in downtown Apex, as “upscale casual Italian.” But there’s nothing casual about the…
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Blazing Forward
In January the Holly Springs Fire Department became the first department in Wake County with an all-female crew. Lieutenant Kendall Stinson, engineer Kayelei Carter,…
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Her Garden Grows
“It’s a very sappy, sad story,” prefaces Cayla Morris as she begins to recount the origins of Polly’s Petal Patch, her you-pick flower farm…
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Burger Bonanza
Flame-grilled, char-broiled, hand-pattied, or smashed — a hamburger by any of these names is DELICIOUS. Wake restaurants excel at creative burger combos, proving that…
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Welcome to Grilling Season
With five locations in Wake County, The Butcher’s Market has cultivated a long-standing reputation as the destination for premium beef, fresh fish, and exotic…
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Find Something New-to-You at The Meat House
“An eat, drink, and be merry culture is part of what we want to portray,” says Nathan Cousineau. “We want customers to have a…
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Liquid Assets: Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Espresso Martini
Ultimate Bloody Marys — zesty cocktails crowned with lobster tails, crab legs, grilled cheese sandwiches, filet mignon, and an array of other additions —…
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Alive and Painting
At his core, JP Jermaine Powell is a storyteller. His medium isn’t words, however. Instead, the mixed-media artist uses color, texture, and shape to…
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Stay and Play at Pleasant Park
Patrick Fitzsimons has found his happy place — in his new office at Apex’s Pleasant Park. “I look out the window, and I see…
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