Matt Silverstein has a soft spot for music from the 1950s and ’60s.
He loves The Drifters, Sam Cooke, and Roy Orbison; The Beatles and The Beach Boys, of course. The list goes on.
“Growing up, that was the kind of music I listened to a lot. My mom especially used to love to play... Read More
Polina Fayet admits that opening a downtown yoga studio during covid was a risky endeavor. But realizing her dream, nine years in the making, just couldn’t wait any longer.
Prana Yoga, located on the ground floor of The Block on Main, opened in 2021 with clean and inviting facilities and “a natural energy about it,”... Read More
The National Gingerbread House Competition, held annually at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, reigns as one of the nation’s most competitive and celebrated holiday events. The contest draws hundreds of entries from all over the world, is judged by renowned food and media professionals, and often airs on television programs like Good Morning... Read More
Honor the Farming Legacy
Evidence of Southern Wake’s agricultural tradition lingers all over town. Put a bit of distance between yourself and the bustling local downtowns, and you’ll quickly find a small tobacco field or horses grazing in pastures. Keep that rich history from disappearing by supporting the remaining local farms and farmers.
Shop the... Read More
At long last, Apex has a bona fide family-owned deli. Let’s just say it’s worth visiting early and often.
Located at the new Sweetwater Town Center off Highway 64 in Apex, Fratelli’s Delicatessen features New York- and Chicago-style breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. The counter-service eatery opened in September 2024.
Owners Dave and... Read More
Colletta strives to offer zero-proof cocktails that incorporate seasonal ingredients. Spiced apple shrub — a combination of apples, sugar, spices, and vinegar — provides cool-season flavors, while the hibiscus tea gives a nod to warmer weather.
RECIPE ¾ ounce spiced apple shrub 2 ounces hibiscus tea ½ ounce lemon juice Fever Tree ginger beer
Combine... Read More
The dark days of winter are upon us, and it’s time to kickstart your new year’s resolutions get depressed. Yes, you’ve gained weight over the Chrismahanakwanzika, and no, the dryer is not to blame. You’re about to be on your 500th bowl of chili since chili season began, and you’ve tried every cookie recipe on... Read More
Laura Nickels considers herself the Queen of the Pivot — having navigated family moves, career changes, divorce, and a period of intense career burnout. Through Nickels Coaching, she uses personal experience and professional skills to steer others through life’s twists and turns.
On coaching: It is based on a lot of counseling skills, like reflection... Read More
Community Day of Service Jan. 20, 9–11 A.M. Veterans Park, Holly Springs
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., band together with community members to spruce up greenways and parks in Holly Springs. Volunteers ages 16 and above will be working at Veterans Park spreading mulch and cleaning the playground and fitness areas. Younger volunteers,... Read More
Fuquay Tree Lighting & Sleigh Rides Dec. 5, 6 P.M. Downtown Fuquay-Varina & Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
The Town of Fuquay-Varina and the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association pair up to transform the downtown district into holiday central. Music, an artist village, and magical lights will be on display at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park. Plus, the FVDA... Read More
A one-room transformation, that’s all the Holly Springs homeowners sought — until they started working with Amanda Steinert-Francfort of ASF Interiors. Under Steinert-Francfort’s expert hand, their project turned into a refresh for the new home’s entire first floor.
The clients wanted unique design elements to reflect their individual styles, and to upgrade construction-grade lighting and... Read More
Homeowners Jennifer and Leo Young love statement-making details, including antique furniture, grand staircases, and Tudor architecture. They also love open living, indoor/outdoor spaces, and quiet luxury, so the couple partnered with Spotted Interior Design to refresh an outdated home in Cary.
“We immediately saw great bones,” says Jennifer. “And it’s an extremely convenient location. We... Read More
Expand your surroundings and your palate with a jaunt to one of these unique dining destinations. Farm-to-table fare, in-house distilled spirits, and international flavors make these restaurants worth the road trip.
SAAP Cary
Chef Lon Bounsanga, formerly of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana, opened his newest Laotian restaurant on the edge of the new Downtown... Read More
Marina and Gene Huneycutt’s 2-acre property “feels like a little piece of countryside,” nestled in a quiet section of northwest Durham, only a 15-minute drive from downtown Durham, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill.
“I love the idea of having people in my home and caring for them,” says Marina Huneycutt.... Read More
