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Peck & Plume Review
Peck & Plume is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Peck & Plume is a polished yet casual downtown Cary restaurant offering modern American classics with Southern inspiration, featuring everything from fried shrimp and grits to premium cocktails in a sophisticated setting overlooking Downtown Cary Park.
Check out their menu on their website: Peck & Plume
Address: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Reader Poll Results
Peck & Plume (29 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (15)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (14)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Food, ambiance, and cocktails.” “The food is incredibly good! ” “Somewhat expensive, service is slow, but food is good.”
“I had the trout over spaghetti. Trout was fresh and delicious, pasta could have used more sauce and zip but overall very good. Lovely waitress took good care of us. ”
“The food and atmosphere are worth the visit. Sometimes the staff can be sparse/in training but that's most restaurants these days.”
“Reliable and a bit creative. Good place to meet friends or colleagues - and have a conversation. ”
“Love the library/ living room area for intimate dining or drinking. Delicious food, beautiful space. Great location. ”
“The food is delicious. The servers are excellent! They’re great with my gluten allergy, and the view of the park is incredible!”
Peck & Plume
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WakeMed Milk Bank Receives Major Donation
Lauren Hildebrandt, a mother of two from Willow Spring, has donated over 2,700 ounces of breast milk to the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank. Her donations followed the births of her two children, with the first yielding 2,138 ounces and the second adding 633 ounces. The combined amount has supported approximately 5,460 feedings for premature infants in NICUs.
WakeMed reports that more than 10,000 babies are born prematurely in North Carolina each year, and donated breast milk provides vital antibodies that help protect these vulnerable newborns from illness. The milk bank streamlines the donation process, offering home pickups for large donations after an initial approval.
Hildebrandt was initially unsure what to do with her surplus supply, but once she learned about the milk bank, she saw an opportunity to help other families. Her experience underscores how individual donations can have a wide-reaching impact.
She encourages other nursing mothers to consider donating their extra milk, especially when their own supply exceeds what their children need. More information about the donation process can be found on WakeMed’s website. Mothers' Milk Bank
Just curious…
Before reading this story, were you aware that breast milk donation banks like WakeMed exist and serve NICU babies?
Waste Wizard Helps Cary Residents Dispose of Household Items
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Redecorating a home often raises questions about what to do with old furniture that can no longer be reused. In Cary, residents have clear options for proper disposal without relying on guesswork.
Unwanted furniture can be dropped off at a Citizen’s Convenience Center, or residents can schedule a bulky item pickup by contacting 311. Some services may require a fee, depending on the item and pickup type.
For items beyond furniture, the Waste Wizard feature in Cary Collects provides detailed disposal guidance. By searching an item name, residents can quickly learn whether it belongs in recycling, trash, or a special collection program.
More information is available at carync.gov/collects.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Amarillo 🌹
Amarillo, Texas is nicknamed “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” a reference stemming from its Spanish name meaning "yellow," linked to the city's yellow soil and creek, and tying into the famous legend of Emily West and the popular folk song, symbolizing Texas identity, resilience, and bravery.
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