Dining: German Grille Opens in Cary
Cary, NC — Don’t know how we missed this, but German Grille has opened in Cary. It’s located in the Harrison Pointe Shopping Center next to The Big Easy and across from Staples. Read more
Holly Daze Pop-Up Shoppe Returns
Cary, NC- It’s Back! Cary’s Holly Daze Pop-Up Shoppe opened Dec 2, 2013 at 120 E. Chatham Street, right next door to the new Cary Theater. Read more
Cary Holiday Shopping Guide 2013
Cary, NC – Science toys, brightly crocheted head wraps, MJ memorabilia, tennis bags, pottery, hostess gifts and much more in the Cary Holiday Shopping Guide 2013.
Whisk Opens in Cary
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.
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.
Restaurants: PDQ Opens in Cary
Cary, NC — PDQ, A new fast-casual restaurant, has opened in Cary. They serve tenders, salads and sandwiches with an interesting claim to fame: no freezers or microwaves.
PDQ Opens in Cary
The new PDQ in Cary is a very attractive and unique building, both inside and out, with bold colors and architecture. It’s located in the rapidly rising SearStone development at the corner of Davis and High House.
This is the third PDQ in the Triangle and the fourth in North Carolina. The restaurant chain started in Florida in 2011.
PDQ Menu
PDQ stands for “People Dedicated to Quality.” Nothing is frozen or microwaved. The tenders are hand-breaded, the salads hand-tossed. They serve chicken and turkey, no beef.
There’s also hand-turned milkshakes and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Report from the Field
PDQ was rocking at lunchtime today. Big crowds swarmed in after Green Hope’s freshman orientation, but the large staff kept it moving with wait times for food virtually non-existent.
The fries were crisp, and salads, sandwiches and chicken tenders all received enthusiastic endorsement from my party of six (three kids, three adults).
Chicken Corner
PDQ’s location at the corner of Davis and High House brings the number of fast-casual chicken joints in the neighborhood to three – Chick Fil A at Stonecreek, and Bojangles and PDQ in Searstone.
And, if I am not mistaken, Rudino’s serves chicken, as does Doherty’s and Cafe Caturra.
That’s six places to get chicken on one corner.
From now on, we’ll have to call the intersection of Davis and High House “Chicken Corner.”
Details
PDQ
SearStone
9025 Winston Hill Drive
Cary, NC
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days
Fall Fashion Report for 2013
Raleigh, NC – Here’s my report from the front row at the Belk Fall Fashion Preview for 2013.
Tax Free Weekend Aug 2-4
Cary, NC- Ready for some back to school shopping? This weekend you can save some cash by shopping during North Carolina’s Tax Free Holiday. Read more
Meet The Farmers: 3 Cary Stories
Cary, NC – Good news for local agriculture: farmers who do business in Cary are on the rise. Here are three of their stories: a cheese maker, a grower of fresh produce and a farmer of lambs and turkeys. Read more
Chatham Hill Winery Opens in Downtown Cary
Cary, NC – Chatham Hill Winery owner Jill Winkler calls the winery she and her husband operate an urban winery, and recently they made the bold move to relocate their operation into Cary’s Downtown. Read more
More New Tenants at Waverly Place
Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary,NC – Waverly Place recently announced the addition of some new tenants. We’re exicted to see the center filling up with new retail as they continue to expand on the success of last year’s events schedule. Read more