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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): Pro's Epicurean Market & Café Review
• 🚗 Drivable Destinations Explore Fred G. Bond Metro Park
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, Turks and Caicos!
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• 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?
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Question: Who is a James Beard award-winning vegan chef bringing equality to the food system through the promotion of plant-based eating in Black communities?
A) Bryant Terry B) Terry Collins C) Kobe Bryant
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Pro's Epicurean Market & Café Review
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 (65 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (43)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (22)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Excellent menu variety, food is always fresh and hot.” “Favorite restaurant in Cary! Always delicious 🤗”
“Love the courtyard in good weather! Lots of choices of excellent food from which to choose - always had good meals there, and desserts! EXCELLENT servers!!!”
“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. ”
Pro's Epicurean
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Explore Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Right in the heart of Cary, Fred G. Bond Metro Park is a 310-acre escape that feels worlds away from the busy streets around it. At the center of it all is Bond Lake — a beautiful 42-acre freshwater lake that sets the tone for the whole experience. Whether you want to spend a couple of hours or a full day, there's truly something here for just about everyone. The park opened in 1985 and has been a beloved community gathering spot ever since, earning its nickname as "the oasis of Cary" for good reason.
Getting out on the water is one of the biggest draws here. The park's boathouse rents kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, rowboats, and even sailboats, and life jackets are included with every rental — no experience needed for most boats. Prefer to stay on dry land? You'll find 4.2 miles of trails winding through the woods and along the lake, including the popular 2.1-mile Lake Trail that's great for walking, jogging, or biking. The paths are dog-friendly too, as long as your pup is on a leash. Fishing is another favorite activity — the lake is stocked with trout, and the boathouse sells cane poles and bait to get you started (a fishing license is required for ages 16 and up).
Bird lovers will want to bring their binoculars — spotters have counted over 32 species in the park, and bald eagles are seen near the lake several times a week. Keep an eye out for eastern bluebirds, belted kingfishers, great horned owls, and herons, depending on where you wander. When you're ready for a break, the park has plenty of picnic tables, a 200-foot boardwalk, covered shelters, and a snack concession at the boathouse. Families with kids will love the recently renovated Lazy Daze Playground, which got brand-new equipment in 2024 — including a mega slide. The park also has an 18-hole disc golf course, athletic fields, a challenge course, and the 350-seat Sertoma Amphitheater that hosts live performances throughout the year.
Good to Know:
Location: 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513 | Directions
Hours: Gates open at 7:30 AM daily; close at sunset (seasonal variations apply)
Amenities: Boathouse with boat rentals, fishing access, 4.2 miles of trails, Lazy Daze Playground, disc golf course, amphitheater, picnic shelters, athletic fields, restrooms, challenge course, concessions
Entry: Free! (Fee for boat rentals)
Tip: The park is large, so check the map before you go to plan your route. Boathouse hours vary by season, so call ahead or visit the website to confirm rental availability before your trip.
Official Website: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/fred-g-bond-metro-park
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Hello, Turks and Caicos!
Gateway to Crystal Waters and White Sand Paradise
Welcome to Turks and Caicos, a collection of sun-drenched islands where the water is so brilliantly turquoise you'll think someone turned up the color saturation. Tucked just southeast of the Bahamas in the Caribbean, this British Overseas Territory is an easy escape from everyday life. From RDU, connecting flights through major hubs like Charlotte, Miami, and Atlanta will get you to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) in roughly five to six hours — a small price to pay for what awaits. Whether you're after world-class beaches, underwater adventure, or simply doing absolutely nothing in the most beautiful setting imaginable, Turks and Caicos delivers.
Why Visit Turks and Caicos?
Grace Bay Beach: Consistently ranked one of the best beaches on the planet, Grace Bay is the kind of place that makes you rethink your life back home. This 12-mile stretch of powdery white sand along the northern coast of Providenciales is lined with resorts, restaurants, and calm, swim-friendly water that shifts from pale aqua to deep blue the further out you look.
Chalk Sound National Park: This stunning landlocked lagoon is one of the most jaw-dropping natural sights in the Caribbean. Hundreds of small, rocky limestone islands dot the electric turquoise water, and it's best explored by kayak or paddleboard — gliding through the calm lagoon while rock iguanas sun themselves on the cays is a memory that sticks with you.
Little Water Cay Boat Excursion: Just a short boat ride from Providenciales, this protected nature sanctuary is home to the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana — and they're surprisingly friendly. Half-day and full-day tours pick you up right from the beach at your resort, stopping at snorkeling reefs, remote sandbars, and this beloved iguana island for a wildlife encounter unlike anything you'll find at a zoo.
Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.
Lonely Planet – Turks and Caicos Islands: This trusted guide covers everything from where to stay and eat to island-hopping tips and money-saving advice for every type of traveler.
Visit Turks and Caicos Islands (Official Tourism Site): The official tourism resource for the islands, packed with up-to-date attraction details, boat tour recommendations, and trip-planning tools straight from local experts.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A) Bryant Terry
Bryant Terry, a celebrated food activist and James Beard award-winning vegan chef, champions food system equality by advocating for plant-based eating within Black communities. With six published books featuring African-inspired vegan recipes, Terry holds the esteemed position of chef-in-residence at the Museum of African Diaspora in San Francisco. His most recent work, "Black Food," delves into the exploration of Black food in America and globally, earning acclaim as a work that joyously celebrates Black culture as much as it serves as a cookbook.