Oysters

Restaurants: Oysters at Dean’s Seafood

Allen Aldridge of Jarrett Bay Oyster Co talks about his farm

Allen Aldridge of Jarrett Bay Oyster Co talks about his farm.

Cary, NC — Last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying some North Carolina farm-raised oysters and locally brewed beer at Dean’s Seafood. The evening was part of Dean’s Oystoberfest – a month-long celebration of oysters. Read more

Food Truck

Food Truck Culture in Cary

Food Truckss

Cary, NC — Cary’s final food truck rally of the year is this Sunday, October 4, 2015. In the spirit of food trucks, I interviewed Jessica McCarthy, the co-owner of Cary’s own The Humble Pig, to find out more about food trucks and what it takes to own one. Read more

Cary Gallery

Cary Gallery of Artists Celebrates 10 Years

Cary Gallery

Cary, NC — Last weekend’s Final Friday was a rainy and humid one in Downtown Cary – but that didn’t stop the crowd that filled the Cary Gallery of Artists for a very special celebration. Read more

2015 Guide to Pumpkin Farms in Cary

pumpkins

Cary, NC — Where can you find the best pumpkins in Cary? Here’s your guide. Read more

Food trucks

Weekend: Food Trucks, Oktoberfest & More

Food trucks

Cary, NC — This weekend, check the calendar for an Oktoberfest, a Lobster Fest, a food truck rally, a children’s art and storytelling festival, an antiques sale and more. Read more

Lobster

Lobster Fest – Saturday in Cary

Lobster

Cary, NC — While barbecue and chicken dinners are the hallmarks for charitable dinner fare in the Cary area, one local church has led the way in doing good works with lobster. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Cary is holding its ninth annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, October 3, 2015.  Read more

Triangle Oktoberfest – This Weekend in Cary

Oktoberfest

Cary, NC — For the first time ever, Triangle Oktoberfest is coming to Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre this weekend, October 3-4, 2015. This family-friendly fundraiser will feature a live German band, a kids zone, tradition Bavarian food and fare, college football and authentic German beer.

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Education: SAT Changes & Other Testing Advice

SAT

Editor’s Note: Linda Tarsa, the owner of College Nannies & Tutors of Cary, contributed this article to help students and their parents understand what’s new about the SAT.

Cary, NC — The SAT is one of the most popular college entrance exams in the country. Recently, some big changes have been announced by The College Board, the non-profit that created and administers the test. There is a lot of confusion about these changes. Read more

London

Shopping: Streets of London Antiques

London

Cary, NC — I stopped by Streets of London Antiques on W. Chatham Street and met owner Gillian Zonruiter, who told me all about the imported furniture she sells right here in Cary. Read more

Pumpkin

Recipe: My Favorite Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin

Cary, NC — This recipe is for classic, “plain old” pumpkin bread – but don’t let that fool you. Pumpkin bread is a fall staple, and this is my all-time favorite recipe for it. Read more