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Lugano Ristorante 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.

Lugano Ristorante offers comfortable, casual Italian dining with handmade pastas, traditional dishes like chicken parmesan and lasagna, plus an inviting atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, business functions, or romantic dinners.

Check out their menu on their website: Lugano Ristorante

Address: 1060 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions

Lugano Ristorante (94 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (74)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (20)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:

“Our family loves Luganos! We go there quite often..some of our favorites are the lobster fettuccine, pizza and the salmon. We are always happy and satisfied when we go. Try it, I have no doubt you will like it too!”

“I usually go there on my birthday. If you give them 24 hours notice they will make any special order for you. ”

“Food and service are very good and highly recommend Lugano’s. Never had a bad meal there ”

“Just dined there last Saturday. So convenient to our home, and our meals were delicious.”

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U.S. News & World Report has named multiple Triangle hospitals among the best in the country for maternity care. WakeMed Cary, WakeMed North, and WakeMed Raleigh were each rated “high performing,” the top designation, based on factors like newborn health outcomes and cesarean rates. With nearly 10,000 births in the past fiscal year, WakeMed continues to lead in maternal services for Wake County.

The WakeMed system was also recognized for its efforts in supporting Black maternal health and promoting breastfeeding, receiving four-star ratings from the state public health department.

UNC Health had five hospitals make the list, including locations in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Boone. At UNC Health Rex, a combination of patient-centered initiatives and data-driven practices has led to lower-than-average C-section rates for Black women. UNC Health Nash and UNC Health Rockingham were further distinguished for delivering quality maternity care in underserved regions.

Across the country, only about half of the 817 hospitals evaluated received recognition in this year’s maternity care rankings.

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The Cary Rotary Club is bringing back its popular Chili Dinner fundraiser on January 30, 2026, at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church. Attendees can enjoy lunch from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. or dinner from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., with meals priced at $12. Each plate includes chili, pasta salad, bread, and a cookie.

Beyond the food, the event features a raffle and silent auction, with more than 30 themed baskets and premium prizes. Community support for this fundraiser has remained strong, helping raise over $655,000 since its inception. Proceeds benefit several local organizations dedicated to addressing hunger and family support in Cary and surrounding areas.

This year’s dinner is supported by TowneBank as the naming sponsor, along with additional sponsors from local businesses and service organizations. Catering by Design will provide the meal for what’s expected to be another well-attended community event.

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The North Carolina Courage have named Mak Lind as their new head coach ahead of the 2026 NWSL season. Lind is the third person to hold the position since the club's rebranding in 2017 and brings significant international coaching experience to Cary.

He joins from Swedish club BK Häcken Women, where he led the team to the 2025 Damallsvenskan title and a UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal appearance. Lind has been praised for his clear footballing identity, attention to detail, and commitment to player development.

Before transitioning to coaching in the women’s game, Lind spent much of his career managing men’s teams in Sweden. As a player, he earned over 250 senior appearances and was capped ten times by the Lebanese national team.

The Courage, with two league championships and seven overall NWSL trophies, are looking to build on their legacy as Lind steps in to guide the team into its next competitive phase. Read Full Report

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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:

• Today: Art Cart 12PM-3PM
• Today: Yoga 6PM-7PM
• Wednesday: Winter Bird Adventure 2PM-3PM
• Wednesday: Speed Puzzling in the Park 6PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Zumba 6PM-7PM
• Thursday: Handmade Valentine's Day Card Making 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: 23rd Annual Rotary Club TowneBank Chili Dinner
Lunch 12:00–2:00 PM | Dinner 5:00–7:30 PM
• Friday: Dungeons & Dragons in the Park 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Marvelous Music Series Town of Cary presents Nefesh 7:30PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Yoga 9AM-10AM


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