DASH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE

RITA WALIA – YOUR TRIANGLE REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

Working in the real estate industry has been something more fulfilling than I ever thought it could be. From my first-time home buyers to my experienced home buyers, the process seems to always have something a little different, which makes every transaction a learning experience. I feel fortunate when we find the right house and I’m a true believer that when it happens, it is meant to be. I’m proud to be a 2022 Diamond Award winner, and my greatest joy is finding the right house my clients can call home. That is true success. I would love to help you find a place to call home!

Thank you to this wonderful community for the award of Best Real Estate Agent! It’s an honor to serve you. I have been guiding Triangle buyers and sellers with confidence, care and expertise since 2006. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or ready to move into your dream luxury home, I am here to Navigate you every step of the way. Contact me today for a free home consultation. I’d love to partner with you to make 2023 the year your real estate dreams come true!

This list represents the Western Wake restaurants that have advertised with us since the start of 2023. Looking for our comprehensive Dine & Draft directory? Check out 5westmag.com/dine-draft for a detailed foodie guide to Western Wake. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find.

CAPRIOTTI’S SANDWICH SHOP

302 Colonades Way, Suite D209 919.932.8882 order.capriottis.com/store/6386

DI FARA PIZZA TAVERN

111 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.678.5300 difarapizzatavern.com

KWENCH JUICE CAFE

772 W. Williams Street, Apex 984.214.1763 kwenchapex.com

ACME PIZZA

204 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.552.8800

2101 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919.650.2902 acmepizzaco.com

THE AGENCY BAR & SOCIAL Inside Paragon Theaters at Fenton 21 Fenton Main Street, Suite 110, Cary 919.473.9676 paragontheaters.com/ agency-bar-and-social

PEAK OF THE VINE 301 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.9828 peakofthevine.com our and all

Jumbo Chicken Wings, Hot Sub Sandwiches

OUT + ABOUT | THE FOODIE

Compiled by the 5 West staff with contributions from Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard, who blogs at trianglefoodblog.com .

Now Open

1 Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar hosted grand opening festivities at Cary’s Fenton development on February 9. Sports & Social features an elevated food and beverage menu, which includes brunch, along with watch party experiences for big games. PBR Cowboy Bar will offer popular country music (old and new), and the area’s only professional endorsed mechanical riding bull. 2 Donovan’s Dish opened its second Take Out Market location on January 30 at 107 Edinburgh S. Drive in MacGregor Village. The original location is at 800 W. Williams Street in Apex.

3 Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe opened at 108 Grand Hill Place in Holly Springs at the end of January. The fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant will also offer delivery and to-go services. 4 The team behind Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing has opened the Twisted Ladder in Research Triangle Park at 8 Davis Drive in Durham. The new concept offers upscale American breakfast and lunch with counter service.

Coming Soon

5 SoCo in downtown Pittsboro will welcome its final tenants, Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant and Havoc Brewing Company, sometime during 2023. SoCo is located next to Pittsboro’s historic courthouse in the roundabout and features a mix of locally owned restaurants, bars and businesses.

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JAZZLIVE CONCERT

March 5, 3 p.m.

Halle Cultural Arts Center

237 N. Salem Street, Apex Groove to jazz music from renowned Steinway artist and jazz pianist Lenore Raphael, and special guests Aaron Gross on bass and Wayne Wilkinson on guitar. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. etix.com

REPAIR CAFE

March 11, 1–5 p.m.

Herbert C. Young Community Center

101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary

Repair your appliances, toys, lamps, jewelry, electronics and furniture with the help of local experts who share their skills and talent to help you fix most anything— and keep it out of the landfill. townofcary.org

RUN O’ THE PEAK

March 11, 8:30 a.m.–noon

Apex Town Hall

73 Hunter Street, Apex

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early by taking part in a 5K or 10K race. Enjoy local food trucks, beer vendors and a health fair. The event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Race fees are $35–$40. Register online. event.racereach.com/run-o-the-peak5k10k/register

ART IN BLOOM

March 15–19

North Carolina Museum of Art

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

This floral fundraiser, presented by PNC Bank, features more than 30 floral arrangements connecting visitors with art through floral interpretations of the museum’s latest acquisitions and visitorfavorite works. Purchase tickets online. ncartmuseum.org/bloom

SPRING FLING

March 25, 10 am.–noon

Ting Park

101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs

Welcome spring in Holly Springs at the Spring Fling, which features games and activities geared toward ages 8 and younger, inflatables, and an egg hunt on the baseball field at noon. hollyspringsnc.us/360/spring-fling

DREAMVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 1–2; doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Dorothea Dix Park

1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh

Curated by internationally acclaimed hip-hop superstar and Fayetteville native J. Cole, Dreamville Music Festival is an outdoor weekend music celebration featuring performances from some of the biggest names in rap, hip-hop and

R&B, along with a family-style cookout. Purchase tickets online. dreamvillefest.com

“LES

MISÉRABLES”

April 4–9

Durham Performing Arts Center

123 Vivian Street, Durham

“Les Misérables” tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption— a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. ticketmaster.com

FOLLOW ME TO FUQUAY-VARINA

April 13, 20, 27 and May 11; 6:30 p.m.

Centennial Square

Main and Academy streets, Fuquay-Varina

Take the family for free music in the downtown district featuring Liquid Pleasure on April 13, Band of Oz on April 20, The Embers on April 27, and Crush on May 11. Food and beer are available for purchase. fuquay-varina.org/414/ FM2FV-concert-series

HISTORIES AND HAUNTS OF HIGH HOUSE: A TWILIGHT TOUR

April 15 and 22; 6:30 p.m.

High House area of Cary

Dr. Katherine Loflin and Al Parker have joined forces to offer a tour exploring the histories and haunts of Cary’s High House neighborhood. The tour lasts 60–75 minutes. Additional information will be sent via email after you complete your order and sign your waiver. Purchase tickets onlinefor $30 plus processing fees. thecitydoctorproductions.ticketspice. com/histories-and-haunts-of-high-house

CHILDREN’S DAY FESTIVAL

April 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Page-Walker Arts & History Center and surrounding spaces

119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

Celebrate the colorful mosaic of cultures that make up the Triangle. Enjoy games, performances by local youth, make-andtake international crafts, face painting, balloon animals, food trucks and more. A community corner featuring childfocused businesses and services rounds out the event. Admission is free. Presented by ATA-NC and Sister Cities of Cary. townofcary.org