Food and Dining

Welcome, Chuy’s!

Looking to tickle your taste buds? Check out Cary’s newest restaurant, Chuy’s (pronounced Chew-ies) in Parkside Town Commons, where Cary Magazine staffers enjoyed Tex-Mex…

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Shaken, Not Sitrred

Say aloha to spring with this tropical-inspired martini — leis optional! Wild Orchid Hawaiian Martini For one martini: 2 ounces tropical flavored rum of…

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Lucky 32 Shines Inside and Out

When it comes to outdoor dining there are patios, and then there is Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen’s terrace, quite possibly the ultimate al fresco…

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The Essence of India

Offering exotic flavors, textures and aromas, Indian restaurants have proliferated across the local area. Here we profile five that stand apart from the crowd….

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Restaurant Profile: Belgian Café

Among the newest additions to our local culinary landscape, Belgian Café in Apex melds a bakery/coffeehouse aesthetic with an inviting European eatery. The café’s…

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Spirits of the Season

Ready to get festive? Local restaurants are making it easier than ever for you to enjoy the holiday season, as one of the most…

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Doughnuts on the Rise

It’s the quintessential American sweet treat. Whether the preferred moniker is doughnut or donut, noshers of every stripe find this deep-fried indulgence irresistible, no…

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