Cocktails to Warm Up the Holidays
Cary, NC — Every Christmas gathering since the year my sister and I both ranked in the “above 21 club,” we have enjoyed putting together creative and festive cocktails for the family to enjoy as we unwrap our gifts.
Entries by Ashley Kairis
Local Restaurants Team Up for “Taste of Pimento Cheese” in Cary
Cary, NC — While settling into living in Cary, one thing I found fairly whimsical was finding out there’s a large audience of pimento cheese-loving people here. So much so that the southern-style cheese got its own annual festival in 2018 and went on to make an appearance in Southern Living Magazine.
Cary’s Newest Hangout: Hank’s Downtown Dive
Cary, NC — The creators of SideBar, Downtown Cary’s vintage and upscale cocktail lounge, have started up a new neighborhood spot just up the street called Hank’s Downtown Dive.
Authentic Bites for Your 2021 Cinco de Mayo
Cary, NC — Whether you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a history lesson on the Battle of Puebla or by drinking your favorite margarita, I’m not here to judge.
Bond Brothers Eastside Taps Into Local Beer and Talent
Cary, NC — Jay and Jeremy Bond, the twin brothers and owners of Bond Brothers Beer Company that opened five years ago on East Cedar Street are hard at work again, putting the finishing touches on their second location in Cary called Bond Brothers Eastside.
Salvio’s Pizza: Cooking is in Their DNA
Cary, NC — After spending an hour with the folks who run Salvio’s Pizza I left with two things—the story of a business rooted in family and a whole lot of pasta and New York-style pizza. Considering the food’s long gone, I suppose the one thing I can share is their story.
Sweeten Up Your At-Home Valentine’s Day with these Desserts
Cary, NC — Valentine’s Day has mixed reviews, but one aspect of the day that many enjoy is the element of a sweet treat.
5 Cary Businesses Take Part in Triangle Restaurant Week
Cary, NC — Four days remain in the weeklong takeout edition of an occasion loved by local foodies — Triangle Restaurant Week.
Di Fara Pizza Tavern Opening Soon in Downtown Cary
Cary, NC — Husband and wife, Greg and Valerie Norton moved south with their three daughters in search of a better quality of life and a great location for their business. Now, after six years of location shopping, renovating and factoring in a pandemic, the Norton’s are excited to serve up their top-notch New York style […]
Food Traditions for a Lucky 2021
Cary, NC — Even though I grew up in the south, I’ve never partaken in the traditional “good luck” New Year’s meal with collard greens, black-eyed peas and other luck and fortune-symbolizing foods. Though, after the happenings of 2020, this may be the first New Year’s Day I cook up a meal full of good […]