Question: What is Tina Turner's real name?
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Pro's Epicurean Market & Café Reviews
Pro's Epicurean Market & Café 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.
Pro's Epicurean Market & Café is a casual and eclectic restaurant with a European atmosphere that serves exceptional authentic Italian and French cuisine using the finest quality ingredients cooked with proper techniques and care.
Check out their menu on their website: Pro's Epicurean Market & Café
Address: 211 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Reader Poll Results
Pro's Epicurean (47 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (29)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (18)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“The Lamb Chops are always perfectly done and tasty, my husband will order the mussels marinières when on the menu, also love their sandwiches on the seeded baguette! ”
“Never had a bad meal there and their food is always fresh.” “Lunch or dinner, even just a glass of wine at the bar, the atmosphere and service are unsurpassed!”
“We LOVE going to Pro's. Karen and Rick are warm and welcoming, the staff is friendly. They offer signature cocktails, sandwiches and a variety of entrees. Some of our favorites, Lamb Chops, Porchetta, and the Mussels. Seating inside, at the bar, or outside. ”
“Pros is a supporter of local artists.” “The absolute best restaurant in Cary. Atmosphere is wonderful, food is excellent, service is exemplary.”
“One of my favorite restaurants in NC! Food & service awesome!”
“Exemplary service whether seated inside or outside. Food portions are filling and reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and food. ”
Pro's Epicurean
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Winter Storm Grounds Dozens of Flights at RDU
A powerful winter storm sweeping through the Northeast has caused significant disruptions at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with dozens of flights canceled or delayed on Friday. Routes connecting to cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia were particularly affected due to anticipated heavy snowfall in those regions.
Passengers traveling through RDU responded in various ways, with some arriving before the storm’s impact and others adjusting travel plans to avoid delays. One family shifted their itinerary to fly to Cancun a day earlier from RDU, anticipating issues with their original connecting flight out of New York.
Friday marked one of the busiest travel days of the year, with nearly 48,000 flights scheduled nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration reported more than 1,400 cancellations across the U.S., especially at major Northeast airports. Additional cancellations at RDU have already been confirmed for Saturday as the storm continues to affect air traffic.
Travelers are advised to check with airlines for the latest updates as weather-related disruptions are expected to persist into the weekend.
Just curious…
How has the winter weather impacted your holiday travel plans?
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Cary’s Favorite Christmas Movie? The Results Are In
In a recent post-holiday reader poll, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation emerged as the most beloved Christmas movie among respondents, securing 23 percent of the vote. The comedy classic topped a list that reflected a wide variety of seasonal favorites.
Several other films also received strong support, showing a wide range of holiday tastes:
🎄 It’s a Wonderful Life – 21%
🎄 The Grinch (any version) – 13%
🎄 The Polar Express – 13%
🎄 Die Hard – 13%
🎄 Home Alone – 10%.
Other contenders, including Elf, A Christmas Story, and various write-ins, garnered less than 10 percent each. A few readers shared their personal favorites directly through replies, adding to the diversity of responses.
While the poll was conducted in a lighthearted spirit, it revealed how Christmas movies continue to hold a strong place in local holiday traditions, with humorous and nostalgic films leading the way this season.
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🎉 Weekend Events Preview (Top Picks)
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few great ways to enjoy the weekend:
• Saturday: FS Series KickStart 5k 7:30AM-10:30AM
• Saturday: Yoga 9AM-10AM
• Saturday: Motown & Soul Christmas 3PM
• Sunday: Motown & Soul Christmas 3:30PM
• Sunday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival 6PM
But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Anna Mae Bullock 🎤
Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939. She became the iconic "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" through her powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and remarkable resilience, first with Ike & Tina Turner and then as a massive solo superstar in the 1980s with hits like "What's Love Got to Do with It". She broke racial and gender barriers, sold over 100 million records, and left a legacy of strength and inspiration.
Learn more about Tina Turner