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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): Crosstown Pub and Grill Reviews
• 🚗 Drivable Destinations Celebrate Bike Month in Cary
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, Hamburg!
• 😄 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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Crosstown Pub and Grill Reviews
Crosstown Pub and Grill is one of the eateries that was nominated by the Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary series. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Crosstown Pub & Grill in Cary, NC, is a family-owned neighborhood pub offering a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring comfort food favorites like hand-formed burgers, fish & chips, and award-winning pimento cheese, complemented by a rotating selection of local craft beers and cocktails.
Here are the results from our reader poll and readers feedback (see below). Check out their menu on their website: Crosstown Pub and Grill
Address: 154 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511 | Directions
Reader Poll Results
Crosstown Pub and Grill (47 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (25)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (22)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Best Fish and Chips!” “We love their Fish & home made chips. Great service also.”
“As many mentioned, the fish & Chips is our favorite item.”
“Best burgers, sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere.”
“Love this pub! The weekly specials are always excellent and I absolutely love 1/2 price wine Thursdays. The service is always friendly and the outdoor seating is awesome!.”
“Pimento cheese balls are 🔥. Great staff…I have had allot of their menu items….all great!”
“Friendly service, great food, feels like a local hangout. Chicken Gouda Wrap is a favorite of mine.”
“Love the cold beer, good food and great people! You must try the Fish & Chips...many say it is the best in Cary!”
“Go there every week and never disappoints - staff is excellent and very friendly and the food is excellent!”
“Best fish n chips in Cary.”
“Great menu with choices to suit most. Yummy sandwiches. ”
Crosstown Pub and Grill
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Celebrate Bike Month in Cary
Every May, Cary turns into one big cycling celebration — and 2026 is shaping up to be the best one yet. With more than 100 miles of paved greenways now connecting parks, schools, neighborhoods, and shopping centers, Cary gives riders of every age and skill level a place to roll. Whether you pedal to work, to the park, or just around the block with the kids, Bike Month is your invitation to get out and enjoy everything the two-wheeled life has to offer right here in town.
The month kicked off May 1 at Bands, Bites & Boats at Bond Metro Park, where a community bike parade got everyone moving and celebrating together. From there, the calendar fills up fast: join the Pizza Ride with Trek on May 4, drop the kids off on two wheels for Bike to School Day on May 6, and let the adults shine on Bike to Work Day on May 15. Cap off the month in style with the Light Up Night Ride on May 21 — a fun, easy, social cruise through Cary's streets after dark.
And don't forget: free snow cones are waiting all month long at Bond Park for anyone who bikes to the park.
Want to add a little friendly competition to your rides? Grab a free Bike Bingo card at carync.gov/bikemonth and challenge yourself to complete squares all month long — like riding to a local park, biking with a friend, or trying a new greenway segment. Submit your completed card by May 31 for a chance to win one of three bike safety bundles. It's the kind of fun that gets you outside, exploring the community, and racking up miles without it feeling like a workout.
Good to Know:
When: All of May 2026 — National Bike Month
Location: Events throughout Cary; main hub at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
Amenities: 100+ miles of greenways, community group rides, bike parade, Bike Bingo prizes, free snow cones at Bond Park
Entry: Free — all events are open to the community
Tip: Download your Bike Bingo card early and track your rides all month — completed cards must be submitted by May 31 to be eligible for prizes. View the full event schedule before heading out so you don't miss a ride.
Official Website: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/bike-cary/classes-events
How are you celebrating Bike Month in Cary?
Hello, Hamburg!
Gateway to Harbor Views, History, and a World-Class Music Scene
Welcome to Hamburg, Germany — a city that has been shaped by the sea for nearly a thousand years. Sitting on the Elbe River just 60 miles from the North Sea, Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and one of Europe's busiest ports. It mixes old-world charm with bold, modern architecture, and a nightlife scene that rivals anywhere on the continent.
There are no direct flights from RDU to Hamburg's Airport (HAM), but connecting service is easy to find through major hubs like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London — with airlines such as Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air Canada making the link. Once you arrive, you'll find a city full of character, canals, and surprises around every corner.
Why Visit Hamburg?
The Elbphilharmonie: Hamburg's crown jewel of modern architecture, this stunning concert hall sits right on the harbor and has become one of Germany's most recognized buildings since opening in 2017. Its wave-shaped glass rooftop and dazzling public plaza — called the Plaza — are free to visit, offering some of the best 360-degree views of the city and the waterfront below.
Speicherstadt (The Historic Warehouse District): This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most photogenic spots in all of northern Europe, with red-brick warehouses lining a web of canals straight out of another era. Once used to store coffee, spices, and exotic goods, many of the buildings have been transformed into museums, galleries, and the wildly popular Miniatur Wunderland — the largest model railway exhibit in the world.
The Sunday Fish Market (Fischmarkt): Running every Sunday since 1703, this legendary open-air market down by the Elbe is part street fair, part cultural experience, and completely unique to Hamburg. Locals and tourists fill the stalls before sunrise, picking up fresh fish, tropical fruit, flowers, and street food while live bands keep the energy going — making it the perfect way to start your last morning in the city.
Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.
Lonely Planet – Hamburg: Lonely Planet's Hamburg guide covers the city's top sights, neighborhoods, restaurants, and nightlife, with practical tips to help you get the most out of every day.
Hamburg.com – Official Visitors Guide Hamburg's official tourism site is a reliable, well-organized resource for sights, events, local tips, and trip-planning tools straight from the source.
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A) Penguins
Penguins are the primary birds that can swim and dive expertly but cannot fly in the air. Their wings have evolved into stiff, paddle-like flippers, allowing them to "fly" underwater at speeds up to 22 mph (35 km/h). They are highly specialized aquatic birds, primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere.
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