Go Local: Harold Burt And His Music Company

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Harold Burt, “Music Man”

During his senior year in college at N.C. State, Harold Burt spent part time teaching band at all 7 elementary schools in Raleigh. He was then employed in 1950 at Cary High School to teach Industrial Arts and to organize the first High School Band.

Go Local: 3 Kinds of Watermelons

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The mini-pear tomatoes were fun and tasty. The blueberries were plump and ripe and ready to eat at 2 cartons for $5. It’s been a good season for peppers. Cantaloupes were heavy and sweet. And then there were the watermelons. Field-ripened and massive as artillery shells.

Coupon: 25% Off at Martin’s Curry Rice

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As part of our Go Local initiative, we’re happy to offer CaryCitizen readers a coupon for 25% off Martin’s Curry Rice in Morrisville.

Go Local: DJ’s Farm Stand

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Wedged in behind the confluence of Davis Drive and Salem Church Road is a small farm known as DJ’s Berry Patch. Recently, they decided to sell fresh produce to the public seven days a week.

Go Local: Bella Mia Makes a Beautiful Pizza

Owner Rick Guerra and sons Louis and Anthony

I just returned from a trip with my son to New York City, where we infused our senses with New York style coal-fired pizza. On the plane home we both discussed how we can never go back to eating pizza at any of the local chains again. Just when I thought all was lost, I got an email from Bella Mia.

Go Local: Catering to Success

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Greg Lewis runs Catering By Design out of restaurant in Cary, but he does most of his business elsewhere. In tough times, he’s figured out a few ways to keep the profits cooking.

Go Local: Sip A Glass Of Organic Wine

April Schlanger, owner of Sip...A Wine Store

Cary, NC – A glass of wine.  Simple, but it can impact all your senses.  From sight and scent to taste, aftertaste, and the overall impression that the wine leaves behind after you’ve finished. 

Go Local: Ashworth Drugs

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When it comes to small town charm, you can’t beat Ashworth Drugs. With a soda fountain, lunch counter and a traditional standard of personal service, it’s like a step back to a friendlier, bygone era.

Go Local: Java Jive

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Cary, NC – I have vices just like everyone else.  Mine are hugs from my children, chocolate, and good coffee.  Those three things make my life just a little sweeter.  On a daily basis I must have my hugs and my coffee.  A rich dark roast with cream and a little sugar is the way [...]

Food: Flavors of Mediterranean at Giorgio

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Cary, NC- I recently had the pleasure of meeting Ricky Moore, Executive Chef for Giorgio as he was passing out handmade fritters at the Western Wake Farmer’s Market.  I was so charmed, that I decided to follow up with a visit to the newly opened restaurant at the northwest corner of Cary Parkway and High [...]

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