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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): Lugano Ristorante Reviews
• 🚗 Drivable Destinations Explore DJ's Berry Patch
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, Paris!
• 😄 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 name of the space capsule that carried the first woman in space?
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Lugano Ristorante Reviews
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
Reader Poll Results
Lugano Ristorante (112 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (89)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (23)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Excellent choice on their menu. Excellent service. Excellent food never had a b ad meal there.” “great food & service !!!”
“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.”
Lugano Ristorante
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Explore DJ's Berry Patch
Just a short drive from Cary and Raleigh, DJ's Berry Patch in Apex, NC is the kind of place that makes spring feel like a true celebration. This family-owned and operated farm opens its gates each mid-to-late April with rows and rows of fresh, pick-your-own strawberries and the fun doesn't stop there.
Through the summer, the farm's market overflows with home-grown produce like tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, and more. Come fall, it's all about pumpkins, mums, and gourds, and in late November, you can even pick up a fresh Christmas tree.
Strawberry picking is the main event from mid-April through the end of May, and DJ's makes it easy for everyone. You can choose to pick your own or grab a basket that's already been freshly picked, either way, the farm provides the buckets. Kids love wandering the rows and finding the biggest, reddest berry they can.
Since there's no shade out in the picking fields, plan to go early in the morning when it's cooler. The farm recommends wearing sunscreen, a hat, long pants, and sturdy shoes. And heads up — hours and field availability can change based on weather, so check the website or their Facebook page before heading out.
After your picking adventure, stick around and explore the farm's produce market. You'll find fresh veggies, house-made jellies, dressings, and other local goodies perfect for taking home. There's a shaded seating area where the whole family can sit down and snack on those just-picked berries before you even make it to the car. Whether you're bringing the kids for a memorable outing, grabbing fresh produce for the week, or just looking for a reason to get outside, DJ's Berry Patch delivers a warm, welcoming farm experience that Triangle families love to return to year after year.
Good to Know:
Location: 1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, NC 27523 | Directions
Hours: Spring/Strawberry Season (mid-April – end of May):
Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Summer/Fall: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Sun 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Hours subject to change — always check before visiting.
Amenities: Pick-your-own fields, farm market, seasonal produce, homemade jellies and dressings, shaded seating, restrooms
Entry: Free to visit! You pay per basket of produce.
Tip: There's no shade in the picking fields, so wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Going earlier in the day helps beat the heat and gives you the best pick of the rows!
Official Website: https://www.djsberrypatch.com
What’s your favorite part of visiting DJ’s Berry Patch?
Hello, Paris!
Gateway to Art, History, and the World's Most Romantic Streets
Welcome to Paris, France — a city that somehow lives up to every expectation and then surprises you anyway. From its grand tree-lined boulevards to its cozy neighborhood cafés tucked between centuries-old buildings, Paris has a way of making every visitor feel like they've stepped into a dream.
Getting here from Raleigh-Durham is easier than you might think — Air France offers direct flights from RDU straight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Skyscanner, so you can skip the layover and start soaking up the City of Light sooner.
Whether you're a first-timer checking off bucket-list icons or a returning traveler hunting for hidden courtyard gardens and family-run bistros, Paris always has something new to offer.
Why Visit Paris?
The Eiffel Tower: No structure on earth is more instantly recognizable, and seeing it in person still stops you in your tracks. Ride the elevator to the top for sweeping views across the city, catch the famous light show after dark, or simply find a bench on the Champ de Mars lawn and watch it glow — all three are worth your time.
The Louvre: The world's most visited museum is an experience that goes far beyond the Mona Lisa. Wander through halls filled with Egyptian antiquities, Greek sculpture, and centuries of European masterpieces, and don't overlook the building itself — standing in the vast courtyard with its glass pyramid and ornate façade is a Paris moment all on its own.
Montmartre: Perched on a hilltop in northern Paris, this bohemian neighborhood feels like a village within a city. Wander cobblestone lanes, watch artists work near the steps of Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and find a corner café to sit and watch the world go by — it's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down and stay a little longer.
Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.
Lonely Planet (Paris): One of the most trusted names in travel publishing, this guide covers everything from top sights to hidden gems, with up-to-date neighborhood breakdowns and practical tips on getting around.
Rick Steves (Paris): Rick Steves' Paris guide covers the city's sweeping boulevards, world-class art galleries, and farmers markets Rick Steves, with the kind of budget-smart, culturally rich advice that has made him a go-to source for travelers heading to Europe.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A) Vostok 6
The first woman in space, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, flew aboard the Vostok 6 (Russian: Восток-6) capsule. Launched on June 16, 1963, the mission lasted nearly three days, during which she orbited the Earth 48 times.
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