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Capri Flavors, Cary’s Italian Market

Cary, NC — I was speaking with a friend who’s lived in Cary for many years and we landed on one of my favorite topics, Italian food. It’s my go-to cuisine for a romantic dinner on the town or for homemade recipes with flavors that are deeply rooted in tradition.

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Whisk Celebrates First Anniversary

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Cary, NC– Whisk, the kitchenware store located in Waverly Place, celebrated their one year anniversary last week with a French Dinner Menu class taught by the owners. Read more

Highcraft Beer Market Opens Soon in Cary

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Matt Ganzert will open HighCraft Beer market the end of August 2014.

Cary, NC- If you’ve been asking yourself “Why doesn’t Cary have its own Craft Beer Store?” you aren’t alone. Read more

Season of the Backhoe: Publix, Cary Parkway & (Much) More

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Cary, NC — The backhoes are busy and lots of dirt is moving in Cary. Even by Cary standards. In this post, we have some pictures and info about a few of the new developments and construction projects. Read more

Whole Foods Breaks Bread in Cary at Grand Opening

Store Manager and district amnager breeak the 6 foot long challah bread instead of the traditional ribbon cutting at the grand re-opening of Whole Foods in Cary at Waverly Place on March 5,2014

 District manager, Marc Mastropaolo and store manager, Dan Thomas, (center L->R) break the 6 foot long challah bread  at the grand re-opening of Whole Foods in Cary at Waverly Place

Cary, NC — Temperatures were in the low 40’s when a crowd gathered to celebrate Whole Foods Cary’s recent expansion and renovation at Waverly Place on Wednesday March 5, 2014.

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Retail: Rocket Fizz Opens Near Trader Joe’s

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Cary, NC — It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the retail openings and closings in Cary. But here’s one that’s different: Rocket Fizz, a soda, candy, gags and gifts shop that reminds me of my Aunt Bertha’s candy store in Jersey City. Read more

Earth Fare Coming to Park West

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Morrisville, NC — The Grocery wars continue in the Triangle with the announcement that Earth Fare is coming to Park West Village in Morrisville. Read more

Whisk Opens in Cary

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Cary, NC – Whisk, a store focused on gourmet kitchenware and culinary instruction, opened its doors to customers today. If cooking’s your thing, you will like this store. Very much.

Whisk – Gourmet Kitchenware

Whisk, located in Waverly Place, is chock full of splendid and exotic kitchenware.

It’s a treat for the eyes and I spent a happy hour wandering the aisles.

In addition to Le Creuset and other other top brands you may recognize, Whisk had an extensive stock of items you won’t find in Macy’s or Williams Sonoma. Staub had some very sturdy looking cookware. And Emile Henry featured casseroles specifically designed to cook tajines and risotto.

Guys will enjoy Whisk, even if they’re not into cooking. The store has an eclectic collection of barware (like the Black & Tan turtle) plus a gourmet grilinbg section. There’s even a stovetop smoker, fellas!

Owners Dan and Diana Saklad were on hand. They’d been living the corporate life in St. Louis and decided to pursue their dream of entrepreneurship. “How did you find Cary?” I asked.

“We Googled ‘Best Towns to Live in America,'” Dan said.

“So you’ve read CaryCitizen,” I speculated. They both laughed and said they had. Ah, the power of search.

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Classes at Whisk

Whisk also offers a full plate of culinary classes. In October, they have 13 classes on offer including Knife Skills, the Art of Jam and A Taste of Spain. See the schedule.

Store Details

Whisk
Waverly Place
316 Colonades Way
Cary, NC

Open 7 days a week. For more info, visit http://www.whiskcarolina.com.

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

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Retail coverage on CaryCitizen is sponsored in part by Waverly Place in Cary.

Walmart Neighborhood Market Now Open in Morrisville

walmart neighborhood marketMorrisville, NC – After a frantic 4 week push, the new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Morrisville opened on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at the corner of Davis Drive and Morrisville-Carpenter Road.

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First Look: Walmart Neighborhood Market

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I stopped by the new Walmart Neighborhood Market last week and had a quick look around. Here’s my take on the new store at the corner of High House and Highway 55. Read more