Even if you don’t know the name Tracy Gower, you’ve probably felt her impact. A dedicated entrepreneur, Tracy has nourished and caffeinated residents of Southern Wake through Drive Bru coffee hut, FuQuay Brus café and bakery (predecessor of BOLT Drinks and Coffee), Brus on Main brunch hotspot, and now Gracy & Co. Boutique and Barkery.
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Click one of the categories below to reveal winners in the fifth annual Maggy Awards: Best of Main & Broad.
Pimiento Tea Room Best Brunch
Just like the restaurant itself, brunch at Pimiento Tea Room highlights the eclectic creativity of chef/owner Christy Griffith. You’ll find challah French toast next to chilaquiles, a yogurt bowl alongside hummus toast — everything made in their signature Southern-inspired style. Brunch isn’t complete without a pot of their steeped-to-order tea... Read More
McWally’s Best Place for a Fun Night Out & Best Place for Family Fun
Since its opening last year, McWally’s quickly emerged as a top destination for celebrations, gathering, and family fun, with 20 bowling lanes, laser tag, arcade games, and a mixed-reality Valo arena. Plus, there’s food, drinks, and big-screen TVs aplenty throughout the... Read More
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef.
“I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile.
This straightforward self-appraisal reveals the humble yet workmanlike approach the restaurant proprietor brings to his new namesake eatery in downtown Fuquay.
Guests come early and often to get their fill of everything from breakfast bowls... Read More
An absolute family favorite! The hardest part is peeling and chopping the apples.
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar ¾ cup white sugar 4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking... Read More
Next Gen Entrepreneur Day March 14, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St.
Young entrepreneurs gather to market and network at the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Next Gen Entrepreneur Day. Participants will engage in activities focused on marketing and customer service. The public is invited to shop... Read More
Celebrate the season of love with a partner, friend, or yourself! Valentine Card Printmaking Workshop February 7, noon to 3 p.m.
Learn printmaking techniques to craft your own hand-printed cards in a beginner-friendly workshop at the Holly Springs Cultural Center. Materials are included, but bring an apron. $29 Holly Springs residents, $44 non-residents.... Read More
March is a deeply unserious month in North Carolina. The weather wakes up every day and chooses violence, sports-ball fans are foaming at the mouth, the pollening begins, and the swimsuit section at Target is about to get hit harder than the curb at Starbucks. For reasons historians will someday study (no they won’t), this... Read More
Through window painting and wall murals, Rachel Cornett infuses energy and beauty into the streets of Fuquay-Varina. She embellished her first window, at Puerto Rican restaurant The Meeting Corner, in 2016. This winter Rachel painted 27 windows with seasonal designs throughout Fuquay-Varina for the Fuquay Festive initiative.
Getting started: When covid happened, I saw how... Read More
“Edenton’s waking up,” says Inner Banks Inn proprietor Susan Martin Cyr about the scenic town tucked into the Albermarle Sound and surrounded by water on three sides in the state’s northeastern region. While it has long been considered a historical gem, Edenton has also been what Susan “would call a sleeper.” But now, she says,... Read More
Vibrant towns, mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and outdoor exploration — you can find it all in the North Carolina High Country. Destinations such as Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock often headline a visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains, but there’s a quieter alternative overflowing with small-town charm that deserves a place in the spotlight.
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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
