Jason Thomas, Fuquay-Varina resident and lifelong farmer, lived “nice and calm and at peace” on his Sunset Lake Road property for 20 years, until an enthusiastic neighbor and a viral TikTok video blew the gates to his farm wide open.
See, Thomas lives with more than 30 goats, most of which he raised since birth,... Read More
When we think of search, we think “Google.”
There are good reasons the company’s name has become the de facto verb for online searching. Google provides cataloged search, delivering results for media, news, maps, videos, and more. Even the recent advent of AI is largely responsible for Google’s efforts to return the simplest result... Read More
Michael Darbouze Delight-Full Custards
Michael Darbouze doesn’t care for cooking, yet when his wife, Jomar, developed lactose intolerance, he spent hours in the kitchen making from-scratch dairy-free milk, creamer, and ice cream for her to enjoy.
“It was a problem to solve. I love to tinker, love to approach challenges,” says Darbouze. “I had no... Read More
During Earth Month, a group of students from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham won The Earth Prize, the world’s largest environmental sustainability competition for teenagers.
Inspired by the increased incidence of flooding in North Carolina, the FloodGate team created a flood prediction and warning technology to address the flooding... Read More
The fastest growing fast-casual chain in America found a home in Holly Springs, beating out Raleigh, Durham, and Cary for the premiere Wake County location.
The California-based hot chicken joint took over The Mason Jar Tavern building at Holly Springs Towne Center last December.
“This was a prime location that came up. We decided this... Read More
Our readers love food. Restaurant profiles and other culinary features top the popularity charts across the board.
If you’ve ever hit up a local spot after reading about it in Main & Broad, odds are you have one guy to thank: David McCreary. He’s been doing the grueling job of sampling fare from area restaurants... Read More
You may have noticed that Southern Wake has upped its restaurant game. Foodies from all over the Triangle are flocking to occasionally visiting Holly Springs and Fuquay for a look at our fancy menus.
Get those tires out of your front yard and put on some real pants because THINGS ARE CHANGING. Hoity-toity establishments are... Read More
Food photographer and custom baker Billie-Jo Cochran was set to open a brick-and-mortar café in The Block on Main when her life took a sharp turn in a new direction. Billie-Jo and her husband, Jimmy, adopted three children from foster care, and overnight their household of two increased to five. After hard-learned lessons adjusting to... Read More
Willow Springs Family Fun Day Aug. 3, 3–9 P.M. Carrollock Farms, 6818 Kennebec Road, Willow Spring
Wedding and event venue Carrollock Farms hosts a festival for all ages with live music, bounce houses, craft vendors, food trucks, and plenty of community spirit. Invite family and friends to take in the picturesque setting of this former... Read More
They’re everywhere, in case you didn’t notice — faces in the most unexpected places. Pareidolia, or the human ability to see faces in random and inanimate objects, explains why some people see a man on the moon or the Virgin Mary on a grilled sandwich. Take notice of your surroundings, and you may find them... 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
Business partners and friends Dani Devinney and Tim Devinney share a unique living situation.
The pair met in the early 2000s, attended real estate school together, fell in love, got married, and together founded a real estate firm, New Native Realty.
“But about five years ago we decided to get divorced, … but we still... 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
