Tsuru Sweets & Coffee
The Varina area just keeps getting sweeter. Since opening earlier this year, locally owned confectionary Tsuru Sweets & Coffee has become a must-visit spot…
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Hell Yes Ma’am Belgian Golden Ale from Raleigh Brewing Company
FLAVOR: “Hell Yes Ma’am,” a Belgian golden strong ale, is yellow in color with effervescent carbonation. It’s also clear, dry and incredibly easy to…
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Vicious Fishes Brewery, Tap & Kitchen
Perhaps it’s the catchy, rhyming name that makes Vicious Fishes intriguing. At least that’s what Ken O’Berry thought when he came up with the…
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Conniption Gin Rosé Spritz from Durham Distillery
Origins: Canned wines and spiked seltzers are rising significantly in popularity; think popular brands like Truly, White Claw and Smirnoff Ice. All of these…
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Garibaldi Trattoria
Garibaldi Trattoria isn’t just a restaurant; it’s Fuquay-Varina’s go-to spot for a top-notch dining experience. In business for five years, the eatery is known…
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Coconut Carolina Rum from Muddy River Distillery
Origins: Owned by husband and wife Robbie and Caroline Delaney, the distillery is located along the Catawba River in Belmont, N.C. As the first…
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One Mile Round from Southern Peak Brewery
Flavor: This German-style pale wheat beer is crisp and refreshing — perfect for North Carolina summers — with a straw-like color and a hazy…
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Ultimate Summer Treats
Summer is nearly synonymous with celebration. We made it through another school year! It’s finally vacation season! Beach! Pool! Barbecues! Fireworks! There’s so much…
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Crude Extraction from Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Brewer: Oaklyn Springs Brewery opened last year in Fuquay-Varina. Daniel “Rusty” Barker, the head brewer, worked at Bond Brothers Beer Company for a year…
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Flying Pepper Tobago Infused Vodka
Reputation: Flavored vodkas have gotten a bad rap thanks to the plethora of artificial options — whipped cream, mango and coconut to name a…
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