Cary Towne Center: It’s Not What You Think
Cary Towne Center, our Cary mall, has been in the news a lot lately. Amidst all the talk about the possible redevelopment on the property, I decided to stop in and just hang out.
Entries by Jessica Patrick
New YMCA Planned for Northwest Cary
A new, full-service YMCA will open next to Crosspointe Church in Northwest Cary in January 2017. The new facility is made possible by a partnership with the church.
Business Bits: What’s New in Cary?
This is a big week for new businesses in Cary – we found four restaurants, a neat gym and two grand openings.
Restaurants: Taipei Cafe
Taipei isn’t your average take-out Chinese restaurant. Not only is the environment nice for dining-in, the Chinese food is some of the best I’ve had.
Agriculture: The Pumpkin Update
Did you know that pumpkins grow from flowers? Bees pollinate the flower to fertilize it, and, then, the flower’s ovary turns into a pumpkin.
Weekend: Music, Trivia & Lazy Daze
What’s on the calendar this weekend? Lazy Daze, for one, along with live music, trivia at Chatham Hill Winery, the last outdoor movie of the season and more.
Cary Cofounders Lab Opens Downtown
I met with David Gardner, a Cary entrepreneur who just opened the Cary Cofounders Lab to help others who are trying to start new businesses in the area.
Cary Artist: Laura Kasperlik
Artist Laura Kasperlik started her own business called Pretty Clever Words in June of 2014. I asked her about her art and about how she got her start.
Kababish Cafe Opens in Downtown Cary
The Kababish Cafe is a new restaurant in Downtown Cary that serves Indian. Pakistani and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh fruit smoothies and authentic desserts.
Weather: The Dog Days of Summer
The “Dog Days of Summer” are officially over. What are Dog Days of Summer, though, and where does that name come from?