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Ties to the past
By Jonathan Fredin
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Yes, things were simpler in the good old days: no cell phones, less crime, and an 8-pack of slip-knot ties available at any five and dime. These antique “Nu-Tyed Ready Tied Ties” at The Candy Factory in Lexington, NC, are a nostalgic glimpse of the ready-wear fashion of a bygone era.
The vision of “Top Chef ” alum Katsuji Tanabe, he brings his Mexican heritage and adds a selection of over 140 tequilas, mezcal, cocktail towers, and edgy cocktails to this menu of modern Mexican dishes.
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Our award-winning menu intentionally emphasizes the goodness of NC’s best seasonal ingredients or the lastest culinary movement, all with gluten-friendly, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
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