Meet & Greet: Tan Uckan
Background: When I was growing up in Istanbul, my mother worked, so I helped with cooking. After high school, I trained in culinary arts…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Aye! Toro Tacos & Tequila
Situated in a busy strip shopping center between a burger joint and a pizzeria, Aye! Toro Tacos & Tequila has hit its stride after…
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There’s Something About (Bloody) Mary
It’s been said that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. In the case of The Blind Pelican Seafood House in Holly Springs, when…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Zeera Indian Restaurant
Since opening in 2017, Zeera Indian Restaurant has steadily built a reputation for its quality cuisine, friendly service and serene locale. Fittingly, the family-run…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Osteria G
A recent afternoon visit to Italian-centric bistro Osteria G was punctuated by frequent phone rings. One patron after another called to make a dinner…
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Small Business Spotlight: Sweets and Stems
Back in 2010, graphic designer Anne Flanagan started a company called Raleigh Cake Pops. By 2013, she and a staff of 18 had made…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Vieni Ristobar
It’s usually a good sign that a restaurant is worth visiting when all the tables are filled with patrons. Since opening in mid 2020,…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Little Portugal
Fresh, scratch-made food and exceptionally friendly service awaits you at Little Portugal, a quaint, full-service Portuguese restaurant in Fuquay-Varina that has steadily gained a…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Pimiento Tea Room
Confession time: Several years ago, when a sign appeared on a property in the Holly Springs Village District announcing the future home of the…
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Restaurant Spotlight: The Blind Pelican
You don’t have to drive to the coast to find quality fresh seafood. Instead, simply visit The Blind Pelican in Holly Springs to enjoy…
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