Staff Picks – June/July Issue

A steak bowl with fresh and colorful ingredients from Bibibop Asian Grill in Cary. “I love food — shopping, cooking, trying new restaurants, all of it. The colors and array of choices make me want to dive in.” — Tara Croft Mills, Copyeditor
A steak bowl with fresh and colorful ingredients from Bibibop Asian Grill in Cary. “I love food — shopping, cooking, trying new restaurants, all of it. The colors and array of choices make me want to dive in.” — Tara Croft Mills, Copyeditor
Freedom Ride Rescue Director Mollie Doll, right, greets an adoptable dog, while volunteers Monique Montgomery, left, and mother-daughter team Jennifer and Claire Williams assist with other pups during Fest in the West in Cary. Favorite of Erica Hinton, Editor of Wake Living.
Freedom Ride Rescue Director Mollie Doll, right, greets an adoptable dog, while volunteers Monique Montgomery, left, and mother-daughter team Jennifer and Claire Williams assist with other pups during Fest in the West in Cary. Favorite of Erica Hinton, Editor of Wake Living.
The Ube flan dessert from A’Verde Cocina + Tequila Library, a favorite of Kris Schultz, Publisher.
The Ube flan dessert from A’Verde Cocina + Tequila Library, a favorite of Kris Schultz, Publisher.
"My favorite is this chips and salsa spread from A'Verde Cocina. It is exactly how I want to start a meal — lots of shareable plates and a beautiful pink cocktail.” — Emily Uhland, Senior Editor, Main & Broad
“Crape myrtles always remind me of home.” — Rachel Sheffield, Web Designer
“Crape myrtles always remind me of home.” — Rachel Sheffield, Web Designer
A variety of action figures adorn the Dungeons and Dragons room at Gamer’s Geekery. Favorite of Lauren Earley, Managing Editor & Creative Director.
A variety of action figures adorn the Dungeons and Dragons room at Gamer’s Geekery. Favorite of Lauren Earley, Managing Editor & Creative Director.
“I love how Jonathan Fredin captured this simple, yet beautiful family moment at Bumble Brews in Cary from such a unique angle. If this was my family I would totally frame it!” — Dena Daw, Staff Writer
“I love how Jonathan Fredin captured this simple, yet beautiful family moment at Bumble Brews in Cary from such a unique angle. If this was my family I would totally frame it!” — Dena Daw, Staff Writer

We recently asked our editorial team to choose their favorite pictures from the June/July issue, because double issues are double the fun! From adoptable pups and action figures to delicious spreads and poignant family moments, the team selected a hodgepodge of snapshots that spoke to their hearts (or their stomachs, in some cases). Enjoy!