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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): Andia’s Ice Cream Review
• 🚗 Drivable Destinations Explore Boxyard RTP
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, Lauterbrunnen!
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Daily Chuckle
• 🎁 Adventure starts close to home: Thank You For Your Gift
• 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?
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Question: What was the first vitamin to be discovered and named?
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Andia’s Ice Cream Review
Andia’s Ice Cream 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.
Andia’s Ice Cream in Cary, NC, is a family-owned, award-winning shop known for its handcrafted, small-batch ice cream—including vegan and nationally recognized flavors made by two-time Grand Master Ice Cream Maker Andia Xouris.
Check out their menu on their website: Andia’s Ice Cream
Address: 10120 Green Level Church Road #208, Cary, NC 27519 | Get Directions
Address: 1008 Ryan Rd, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Reader Poll Results
Andia’s Ice Cream (26 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (20)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (6)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Delicious, homemade ice cream! Andia’s is the best! Andia really cares and it shows!”
“I love their rich creamy ice cream, and LARGE variety of flavors. They have their regular flavors but are always adding new flavors to try. The key lime pie flavor was sooooo refreshing!”
“Delicious!” “THE BEST ice cream ever! And great with allergies!!!!”
“Her pistachio rose ice cream is TO DIE FOR !!!” “Delicious ice cream and great with allergies!”
“Great service and outstanding ice cream”
Andia’s Ice Cream
Explore Boxyard RTP
Looking for a fun food crawl that's different from anywhere else in the Triangle? Boxyard RTP offers a unique dining experience housed in repurposed shipping containers right in Research Triangle Park. Think of it as an outdoor food hall where you can hop from container to container, trying everything from authentic BBQ to Korean fusion, craft beer to artisan coffee.
The variety of eateries stands out with everything from BBQ specialties at Lawrence BBQ to Korean dishes and pizzas. You can grab freshly brewed coffee or enjoy craft beer while listening to live music. With vendors like Fullsteam Brewery, La Taqueria by Katsuji, and new additions regularly opening, there's always something new to discover on your food crawl.
Many customers appreciate the dog-friendly environment, making it a perfect spot for families who wish to dine together with their furry friends. Take them over to the Barkyard, our onsite dog park. Steps away from Boxyard RTP, Barkyard provides an outdoor haven for dogs and owners. The covered pavilion keeps you comfortable rain or shine, and weekly music, live entertainment, fitness pop-ups, maker markets and unique events make up the hyper-local community that gives this place its special energy.
Beyond great food, Boxyard RTP hosts outdoor markets and live performances. With board games for kids and unique craft shops, there's something for everyone. The second-floor deck offers additional seating with great views of the action below.
Good to Know:
Location: 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 | Directions
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday Closed (Individual vendor hours may vary) Amenities: Free WiFi, covered pavilion, dog park (Barkyard), bike racks, wheelchair accessible, stage for live music, board games
Entry: Free! Pay as you go at individual vendors
Tip: Parking throughout the site is free and there's plenty of it. Check their social @boxyardrtp for vendor updates and events before you visit since some containers may have different hours or be closed for private events.
Official Website: https://boxyard.rtp.org/
Hello, Lauterbrunnen!
Gateway to Waterfalls and Alpine Villages
Welcome to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, a fairytale valley tucked between towering granite cliffs and more waterfalls than you can count. While there are no direct flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Switzerland, getting here is easier than you might think.
Connecting flights through hubs like Newark, Dulles, or Reykjavik bring you into Zurich International Airport (ZRH), where a scenic three-hour train ride delivers you straight into the heart of this unforgettable valley. Known as the "Valley of 72 Waterfalls,"
Lauterbrunnen is Switzerland at its most classic — snow-capped peaks, charming chalet-style villages, and outdoor adventures around every corner.
Why Visit Lauterbrunnen?
Staubbach Falls and the Valley of 72 Waterfalls: Lauterbrunnen earned its name — which roughly translates to "many springs" — from the dozens of cascading waterfalls that pour from its cliffs on all sides. The crown jewel is Staubbach Falls, one of Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls at nearly 1,000 feet, so tall that its mist dissolves into a fine spray before reaching the valley floor. It's the kind of natural wonder that literally stops you in your tracks.
Trümmelbach Falls: This one is unlike any waterfall you've ever seen — because it's hidden inside a mountain. A series of ten glacier-powered falls roar through illuminated underground tunnels carved by centuries of rushing water. An elevator takes you up into the rock, and from there you walk through the caves while the falls thunder around you. It's a wet, wild, and completely one-of-a-kind experience.
Jungfraujoch — Top of Europe: Just a scenic cogwheel train ride from Lauterbrunnen, Jungfraujoch sits at over 11,000 feet above sea level and holds the title of the highest railway station in Europe. At the summit, you can walk through a glittering Ice Palace carved into the glacier, stand on the Sphinx Observation Deck for views that stretch into France, Germany, and Italy, and even browse the highest Lindt chocolate shop on the continent. It's an adventure worth every minute of the journey up.
Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.
Lonely Planet – Lauterbrunnen: Lonely Planet's dedicated Lauterbrunnen page covers the best hikes, waterfalls, and day trips along with honest, practical tips for every budget.
Rick Steves – Lauterbrunnen Valley: Rick Steves has long championed the Lauterbrunnen Valley as a must-see Alpine destination, offering detailed itineraries, cable car and train tips, and his signature insider advice for first-time visitors.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A) Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
The first vitamin to be discovered and isolated was vitamin B1 (thiamine), initially identified as a "vitamine" compound by Japanese scientist Umetaro Suzuki in 1910. He extracted a water-soluble complex from rice bran, which he named aberic acid (later Orizanin) and proved it could cure beriberi, a disease caused by Vitamin B1
deficiency.
Learn more about The First Vitamins