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.

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.

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.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cary, NC- On a recent visit to downtown Cary, I happened upon The Russian Art Gallery in Ashworth Village. This jewel of an art gallery is owned by Jiri Petrek and Olga Korol who have been in this location for 6 years.
I was intrigued by their gallery, which shows art mostly from Russian artists. The [...]

Cary, NC – Readers of Go Local have asked us to mention Circus and now is as good a time as any. Circus has an old time, down-home charm you just won’t find in out-parcel chain restaurants.

Cary, NC – Having an invisible car is both a privilege and a burden.  Mostly a burden.  O.K., it’s down right scary!  When I purchased my large gray-green Honda minivan in 2002, I had no idea that, like Harry Potter, it had a cloak of invisibility.  So to my surprise, when driving home from the [...]

Story and pictures by Brendan Bailey for CaryCitizen
Cary, NC – There’s no doubt. The Meat House in Saltbox Village, set to open on Saturday, isn’t your father’s butcher shop.
Instead of walking into the usual butcher shop with a tall, glass refrigerated counter and a grouchy butcher yelling out the current order number, customers at The [...]