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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🎤 Featured: Dr. Rita Renee - Keynote Speaking
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Scratch Kitchen and Taproom Reviews
• 📰 News: RDU Not on FAA Cut List but Travelers Face Potential Delays
• 📰 News: Adult Fall Garden Workshop
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Scratch Kitchen and Taproom Reviews

Scratch Kitchen and Taproom 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.

Scratch Kitchen and Taproom in downtown Cary offers Southern-inspired dishes made from scratch using locally-sourced ingredients, featuring everything from cast-iron chicken and truffle mac & cheese burgers to creative bowls and hand-crafted cocktails, all served with genuine Southern hospitality.

Check out their menu on their website: Scratch Kitchen and Taproom

Address: 160 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Reader Poll Results

Scratch Kitchen & Taproom (44 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (29)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (15)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:

“Love their food, took out of town company there for lunch and they loved their food, as well. ”

“Freshly cooked food but it has hot pepper in most of the food. A slim selection for those who can not tolerate it. But delicious!”

“Very cool vibe there. Great location, I love downtown Cary.”

“Awesome, fresh food! The Westminster burger is my go-to. Service is outstanding!”

“Good food and great creme brûlée’s ” “Great food, drinks & service!”

Do you have a favorite place to eat in Cary, NC? Click to share your pick.

RDU Not on FAA Cut List but Travelers Face Potential Delays

Although Raleigh-Durham International Airport is not on the FAA’s list of 40 airports facing immediate flight reductions due to the government shutdown, local travelers should still expect potential disruptions. A large number of RDU’s flights connect to airports that are on the FAA’s list, including major destinations like New York and Atlanta.

The FAA may implement a 10% flight cut beginning Friday, affecting operations at major hubs across the country. This could impact connections and increase delays, even at airports not directly affected. At RDU alone, dozens of flights head to cities now facing restrictions.

Delta Air Lines, RDU’s largest carrier, says it plans to keep most of its schedule intact and will prioritize safety and communication with passengers. Nonetheless, uncertainty remains about how air traffic will be managed in the coming days.

Air travelers are being urged to monitor flight information closely and prepare for possible delays or schedule changes as the situation evolves.

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Just curious…

Adult Fall Garden Workshop

Downtown Cary Park will host a guided fall gardening tour on November 10, led by horticulturist and naturalist Dr. Patrick McMillan. Designed for adults, this outdoor session introduces participants to the best plants for autumn and key fall management strategies for personal landscapes.

The tour starts at the Guest Services area of the park and runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Attendees should come prepared for walking and varying weather conditions.

This one-day program is limited to those aged 18 and older, and advance registration is required. Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event and can be accessed through the Town of Cary’s registration system.

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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: Movie Night: Big Hero 6 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Old North State Storytelling Festival 2025 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-Noon
• Saturday: 30th Annual NC Latino Diamante Awards 6:45PM-9:45PM
• Saturday: Old North State Storytelling Festival 2025 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Sunday: ACC Women's Soccer Championship Finals 12PM-2PM
• Sunday: Sunday Sound Bath 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: Fall Garden Essentials 10AM-11AM
• Monday: Jigsaw Jam 1PM-3PM

To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to this week and next! See Full 2-Week Calendar