Food: Dean’s Seafood Opening January 22

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Jennifer Durban.

Cary, NC – Rockwell’s officially closed at the end of December. Since then, crews have been working furiously to change things over by January 22 for Rocky Top Hospitality’s new Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar. Read more

You say Champagne, I say Sparkling!

 

Champagne picks for New Year’s 2012. Photo courtesy Sip A Wine Store

Story by April Schlanger, owner of Sip…A Wine Store located in Preston Walk off Cary Parkway in Cary.

Bubbles can make us smile and laugh.  If you see bubbles in your glass it’s a sign that a great time lies ahead. With New Year’s Eve around the corner, we asked April for her take on some current favorites. Read more

Tech Thursday – Gifts!

Cary, NC – In keeping with toady’s theme of Tech Thursday, here are some techie gift ideas for your friends and loved ones. Read more

Business: 2012 State of Downtown Cary

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Last year, we reported on six new businesses that opened in Downtown Cary in 2011. This year, a dozen more have opened their doors. In fact, this might be the most transformational year in more than a generation. Read on for our 2012 State of Downtown Cary.

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CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide

Story by Lindsey Chester, official shopper of CaryCitizen.

Cary, NC – We are big fans of our local independent retailers and try to support them with our dollars whenever possible. This year Cary welcomed lots of new boutiques and businesses and many of these will be excellent Holiday Gift-Giving resources. Here’s our CaryCitizen Holiday Shopping Guide. Read more

Holiday Consignment Event for Kids

Carolyn Yantorn, manages the Once Upon A Child store in Cary

Cary, NC – Get a jump on the holidays and save money at Once Upon A Child‘s Holiday Wear shopping event this Saturday, October 20, 2012. Read more

Wine & Beer Column: Oktoberfest & Pumpkin Ale

Matt Young writes the Wine & Beer Column on CaryCitizen. Yard of beer photo by Club Transatlântico. Munich Oktoberfest photo by Jonas K.

Cary, NC – Autumn beers. Like so many things we eat and drink, many of the best beer styles were born out of necessity. Thank you, necessity! Read more

Beer and Wine Series: Canned Beer is Cool

Story by Matt Young. Read more in our Wine & Beer Series. Photo by Ishikawa Ken.

Cary, NC – More and more we are seeing craft beers in cans. Craft beers. IN CANS!

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Tax Free Weekend is Here

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This coming weekend consumers get a little break with North Carolina’s Tax Free Holiday. We have a daughter heading off to college, and have been waiting to purchase a few big items until now. Read more

July 4: A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Hops

Story by Matt Young. Photo by Charlie. Read more in our Wine & Beer Series.

Cary, NC – Beer might just be the great Fourth of July beverage. Millions and millions of cans, bottles, glasses and cups will be consumed next Wednesday. But how to explain the difference in taste between a Budweiser and a Duvel Special Edition Triple? Just in time for Independence Day, here’s A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Hops. Read more