Cary 2016 Holiday Gift Guide – Shop Local
Cary, NC – CaryCitizen prides itself on covering what’s happening locally, so when it comes to shopping, that means we support our local independent merchants. Every November, we highlight these local folks with a #ShopLocal story in time for Small Business Saturday – the day after Black Friday.
This year, that date is Saturday, November 25. Take a break from the big box stores, Amazon and malls to “shop small” at locally owned retailers.
2015 Cary Holiday Gift Guide
Cary, NC — Enjoy this guide of great places to find gifts from locally-owned stores in Cary. It’s our way of supporting “Small Business Saturday.” Read more
Peachy Keen Spring 2015 Fashion Show
Karly Hankin ( in white) with show models from Peachy In Paris at Peachy Keen
Cary, NC — Locally-owned, independent retailer Peachy Keen held its Spring 2015 fashion show, “Peachy in Paris,” on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The house was packed. Read more
Cary Farmers Markets Open This Weekend
Cary, NC — The Cary Downtown Farmers Market and the Western Wake Farmers’ Market both open this Saturday, April 4, 2015. Another favorite, the Waverly Farmers’ Market, opens at the end of the month. We got some details about what’s new at the markets this year and about what shoppers can expect on opening days. Read more
Papa Spud’s: Local Food at Your Doorstep
Rob Meyer, Founder of Papa Spud’s
Cary, NC — Eating a variety of healthy foods (and knowing where they come from) is becoming increasingly more important to families and households. That’s why Rob Meyer founded Papa Spud’s–a farm-to-fork operation that brings locally grown, raised, and made food right to the doorsteps of Triangle residents. Read more
Cary Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Cary, NC — Just in time for Small Business Saturday, here’s our 2014 Cary Holiday Gift Guide. Get service with a smile, give back to the local economy and forget those big box stores. Read more
Whisk Celebrates First Anniversary
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
Guide to Beer in Cary 2014
Cary, NC — Bring on the Beer! There are over 16 microbreweries right here in the Triangle with more in the works. Across Cary, we’ve scoped out 20 places to sample the suds for the 2014 Guide to Beer. Read more
Guide to Cary Coffee Shops
Cary, NC — As an occasional barista, I am quite familiar with the delight and appreciation felt for a great cup of coffee or espresso. Apart from providing just this, many Cary coffee shops also offer organic or fair trade products, homemade goods, and cozy atmospheres. Find your complete guide below.