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• 🧭 Discover Cary: New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
• 📰 News: Are You Wearing the Right Haircut?
• 😉 Meme of the Day – Start Your Day with a Smile
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you’ve had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar in Cary is a neighborhood butcher shop, market and wine bar in one. You can pick a hand-cut steak from the case and have them cook it to order with a side, then pair it with a glass of wine at the bar, or take home prepared meals, house-made sausages and a bottle for later.
Check out their menu on their website: New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar
Address: 1005 Portrait Dr, Ste 103, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions
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Cary Spotlight Connect 🎧
Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer, Founder of Cary Spotlight
Guest: Adamo Lentini, Master Stylist, Image Consultant, and Founder of Adamo Lentini
Are You Wearing the Right Haircut?
What if the secret to a great haircut isn't following the latest trend, but understanding what makes you unique?
In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Adamo Lentini, a master stylist and image consultant with over 45 years of experience in Beverly Hills. After spending four years in Italy, Adamo has returned to North Carolina, bringing his personalized approach to hairstyling to the Cary community.
Adamo explains how facial structure, hair texture, natural pigmentation, and lifestyle influence the perfect hairstyle. He shares stories from his work alongside renowned plastic surgeons, including UCLA's Dr. Henry Kawamoto, and his experience transforming the looks of hair transplant patients.
Discover why Adamo believes the face is the painting and the hair is its frame, how thoughtful consultations prevent disappointing haircuts, and why great styling starts with listening.
Plus, learn how Cary residents can experience Adamo's expertise through a complimentary 10-minute image consultation.
What You’ll Learn
Why facial structure, hairline, and bone structure matter more than hairstyle trends.
How a professional image consultation creates a personalized approach to haircuts and color.
What Adamo learned from working with plastic surgeons and hair restoration patients in Beverly Hills.
How strategic haircuts can make fine or thinning hair appear fuller.
Why natural pigmentation, skin tone, and eye color should influence hair color choices.
How communication between stylist and client helps create practical, maintainable hairstyles.
How Cary residents can access private consultations and personalized styling services.
Memorable Quotes
"The face is the painting and the hair is the frame of a painting." — Adamo Lentini
"Are you wearing the right haircut? Did you know that your face and hair is 80 percent of your look?" — Adamo Lentini
"This is a conversation between the hairstylist and the client." — Adamo Lentini
"I'm not going to do what I want." — Adamo Lentini
Call to Action
Ready to discover a hairstyle designed specifically for you? Explore Adamo Lentini's before-and-after transformations and schedule a complimentary 10-minute image consultation. Adamo currently offers private appointments in the Cary area, including visits to clients' homes or businesses.
Business: Adamo Lentini, Master Stylist, Image Consultant
Website: Adamolentini.com
Phone: (919) 344-2879
Before-and-after gallery: Art of Hair by Adamo Lentini
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Stats & Moments
45+ years: Adamo's reported experience working in Beverly Hills.
4 years: Time spent in Italy before returning to North Carolina.A customer success story: One early customer previously flew from New Jersey to Myrtle Beach every two months to handle property upkeep. SSR now handles those recurring tasks.
1990s: Period when Adamo developed his signature question, "Are you wearing the right haircut?"
Beverly Hills experience: Worked alongside Dr. Henry Kawamoto on a fundraising fashion show and gala supporting children needing cleft palate surgery.
Hair restoration: Collaborated with Bosley Medical Group to style patients following hair transplant procedures.
Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to Cary Spotlight Connect
00:21 — Meet master stylist Adamo Lentini
00:49 — Returning to Cary after four years in Italy
01:32 — Beverly Hills, plastic surgeons, and celebrity experiences
02:52 — What is an image consultation?
04:31 — Transforming hair restoration patients with Bosley
05:13 — Choosing the right hairstyle for each individual
06:50 — Why a haircut isn't a fast-food order
08:04 — Styling solutions for fine and thinning hair
08:44 — The face is the painting, the hair is the frame
10:00 — Choosing hairstyles and colors that complement your features
11:38 — Avoiding haircut disappointment through communication
14:43 — Adamo's invitation to Cary residents
15:58 — Closing remarks and how to connect
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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:
• Friday: TBA
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Yoga 9AM-10AM
• Saturday: Ceremonial Groundbreaking: GoCary Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility 10AM-10:59AM
• Saturday: Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra 7:30PM-9PM
• Sunday: ACC Women’s Soccer Championship 12PM-3PM
• Sunday: Grateful for Good Dogs: Dog Obedience 2PM-3PM
• Sunday: ACC Men's Soccer Championship 4PM-7PM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras won the 1990 US Open men's tennis title at the age of 19. It was Sampras's first career Grand Slam title and launched his historic rivalry with Agassi.
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