The January issue of Cary Magazine marks our first single-month issue. We hope you like the change!

Has this cold weather chilled you to the bone? Learn where to get a savory soup that will warm you from head to toe in this month’s restaurant feature.

If you’re working on your diet as a New Year’s resolution, take a peek at our Nutritious New Year online extra. We talked with a top WakeMed dietitian to get the skinny on four popular diet programs.

Embrace a new food trend that melds cultures and flavors with local author Sandra Gutierrez as she discusses her new cookbook. She was even kind enough to share some hearty recipes!

Give Yourself a Raise with a prep-for-spring garden project, see which local companies helped give a Raleigh family a revamped home, discover why Fuquay-Varina has two names, and much more.

And last but not least, the annual wait is finally over, as we reveal the stores, restaurants, sports teams and more than you voted Best of Western Wake with our 2012 Maggy Awards.

Happy reading!