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5 West magazine is devoted to exploring and celebrating life in Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. This area repeatedly ranks among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire. 5 West is dedicated to covering the topics readers care about β from hometown stories and community spotlights to fashion, food and local trends. Published six times a year, 5 West helps readers enjoy the good life that Western Wake County has to offer.
Features
2024 Meet the Doctors
PHOTOS BY JENN MCKINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY AND LEAH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY The Triangle offers some of the highest-quality health care in the country. Hereβs your chance to meet local providers and learn
Designer Julie Patel brings new life to traditional garments
SARIS REBORN BY USHA SANKAR ABOVE: Sheetal Patel (left) is wearing the βSarinaβ βa midi dress with a cutout at the waist. It was made from a multicolor embroidered dupatta,
Fashion: Preparing for the Glam Season
BY CRYSTAL WATTSΒ |Β STYLED BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING HAIR & MAKEUP BY EVELISSE HAHNΒ | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY Fall brings in the most influential fashion season of
Fun in the Sun on Jordan Lake
PICTURED ABOVE: A family enjoys a canoeing adventure on Jordan Lake. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cary. Camping, swimming and boating are great ways to spend warm summer days
Historic Resorts and Nostalgic Beaches Along the NC Coast
PICTURED ABOVE: Beach homes in popular Outer Banks vacation spot, Avon, NC. Photo by stock.adobe.com – Kyle. Beach Fun Back in the Day: NC Seaside Vacations a Century Ago. BY
Departments
Raising a glass π₯to the annual 5 West Mixer that brought our incredible partners together at @baileysfinejewelry @fentonnc ππSpecial thanks to Baileyβs for hosting, our amazing advertisers, talented team and you our community for making this another successful year! πΎβ¨
Special acknowledgements:
@baileysfinejewelry
@beem.cary.nc
@cary.christian.school
@artbyshalimar
@wakefamilyeyecare
@thecarychamber
@mrhandymanwesternwakecounty
Gantt Family Law
π· Photos by Josh Manning @joshmanningtv
#fenton #fentonnc #cary #carync #diamondawards #magazine #weloveouradvertisers
Join talented local artisans this weekend at
Art-n-Soul Makerβs Market in @waverlycary ποΈ This Saturday vendors will set up shop on the green along live music entertainment. πΆ Visit artnsoulnc.com for more information, and tag a friend you want to shop with below ππ½
Comment below if you were out and about in the beautiful weekend weather.ππ½We stopped by @fentonnc to shop @thegatorbugboutique and their new arrivals ποΈ Whatβs your favorite @fentonnc shop?
Get ready for Panther Creek High School Invitational Battle of the Bands tomorrow! πΆπ₯ Donβt forget to stop by Dr. Bookerβs booth of @goodall.family.dentistry πͺ₯ for a chance to win a prize π and enter their raffle for more chances to win bigger prizes all throughout the day. #battleofthebands #cary #carync #carymoms #familydentist
Co-owners Tom and Amy McGrath of Assaggioβs Pizzeria Ristorante in Fuqauy-Varina celebrate 20 years in business. The two opened in 2004 after relocating from Minnesota appreciating the areaβs small town feel and have been serving the community delicious pizza pies ever since. π To read more pick up a copy of the recent issue and click the link in the bio to ready βSavory Aromasβ by Drew Becker in the News around Town Fuquay-Varina section.
Congrats to our Womenβs Wolfpack πΊ Cross Country Team on taking 1st place π₯ in the adidas Cross Country Challenge at WakeMed Soccer Park. π₯
The State Menβs team took 2nd π₯ in the 12th annual event. You donβt have to wait until next year to get in on the action. Read more on this and all the scheduled events this fall at WakeMed Soccer Park β½οΈ in βCary Brings Cross Country Events to Western Wakeβ at the link in bio.π #GoPack #GoPackGo #Cary #CaryNC #WakeMed #WakeMedSoccerPark
βοΈ Written by Kyle Marie McMahon
π· Photo Courtesy of NC State Athletics
β¨ONE WEEKβ¨left to vote for your favorite local businesses in the #DiamondAwards π Show your favorite businesses your support by voting for them at the link in bio π«ΆπΌ
π₯: 360 Platform by @triangletwirl
π·: Photo by @jennmckinneyphotography
Cary has been named one of the top 20 cities with the most diverse food per capita in the US according to a recent study. While the area is known for their diverse restaurants, what may be a surprise is that there are 36 different international grocery located in Western Wake. π βWestern Wake is a smorgasboard of international grocery options,β notes our editor, Elizabeth Brignac. The most recent issue of 5 West covers 5 locally owned stores, and you can read even more about the various options in the online article β36 Western Wake International Grocery Storesβ at the link in bio. π #internationalgrocer #internationalgrocery #westernwake #cary #carync
βοΈ: Written by Elizabeth Brignac
π·: Photo of Bombay Central Courtesy of Elizabeth Brignac
Last night our sister magazine hosted the annual @midtownmagazine Mixer that brought incredible partners together to mix & mingle in this luxury home π in #NorthRidge β³οΈ Special thanks to @arhomesraleigh for hosting, the advertisers, team and community who made this another successful year πΎ #arhomes #northridgecountryclub #northraleigh #raleighrealestate
π·: Sean Byrne @impending_boon
Meet Julie Patel of @julkeefashion - A local designer who turns traditional saris into practical fashion. Originally from Charlotte now based in the Triangle Julie is a self taught local mogul who is known for her unique aesthetic. She offers trendy and practical pieces to those looking to get more wear out of these intricate fabrics. Read more about her story in βDesigner Julie Patel Brings New Life to Traditional Garmentsβ in the cover story of the latest issue on media stands now and at the link in bio.π₯»
Preparing for the Upcoming β¨GLAM SEASONβ¨ is the latest Style piece in the September/October issue on media stands now. You wonβt want to miss the imagery captured by @jqbrattonphoto in the stunning home of Raleighβs @designbytula Enjoy this seasonβs latest collections styled by @sofialujanstyling and find out where you can source the pieces for yourself from local boutiques.
πLocation @designbytula
π‘Styled by @sofialujanstyling
π· Photographed by @jqbrattonphoto
πHair and makeup by @makeupbyevelisse
π’Modeled by @pinkcurlsnheels, Sophie Lapierre, and Shaun Smith
βοΈ Written by @crystalcwatts
Special thanks to:
@baileysfinejewelry @dhmfurs
@dressraleigh @fallonsflowers @fleurraleigh @julkeefashion @liles_clothing @mainandtaylorshoes @rangonishoes_raleigh_nc
@cantina18
@gaswil
This week more than 20 restaurants and bars will pariticipate in #NegroniWeek running now through 9/22. π₯ Participating restaurants will serve both classic and specialty cocktails in support of the #slowfood initive. @alleytwentysix will offer 8 drinks including the Frozen Negroni featuring Citadelle Gin de France, Cappelletti Aperitivo, sweet vermouth, orange and grapefruit. For a full list of participating restaurants visit the link in bio.πΈ
π·: Photo Courtesy of @alleytwentysix
Lauren Kennedy Brady and Theatre Raleigh have hit it out of the park βΎοΈ with Bull Durham: A New Musical. πΆ While it may even hold potential for Broadway, this week is your chance to see it performed locally at Reynolds Industries Theater on Duke Universityπ§’ by nationally known artists and producers including the Triangleβs very own Ira David Wood III. Our editor, Elizabeth Brignac, shares more in depth coverage of the performance in βBull Durham: A New Musical- and a Unique Opportunityβ at the link in bio. βοΈDonβt miss this unique experience- grab your tickets today at theatreraleigh.com ποΈ #durhamnc #durham #bulldurham #bulldurhamanewmusical #theatre
π·: Photos by Jennifer Robertson Photography
Cheers to the weekend π₯ and the upcoming #NegroniWeek beginning September 16th! Celebrate cocktail culture with @collettacary βs Fig Story π featuring fig shrub, green grapes, gin, campari, and lemon π€
π₯: Courtesy of @collettacary
The 4th Annual Whiskey π₯ Wine #π·& Fire π₯ Festival is coming to Cary on September 21. This exclusive event will feature whiskey bars, elegant wines & cocktails, great music, tented food stations, food trucks and restaurants and intimate fire pits throughout. Relax around the Moon Garden and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed barbeque, open-fire cooking, specialty grilling and drink pairings.
Each guest receives a souvenir glass to enjoy All-You-Care-To-Taste Whiskey and Wine Tastings as they stroll from table to table. This year, all tickets will include food tickets so everyone can enjoy the open Fire Grills. π»
ποΈ Get your tickets here: https://cary.whiskeywinefire.com/
π·: Photo Courtesy of @drinkeatrelax
The Newcomer’s Guide to Western Wake
July 8, 2024
Your Invaluable Resource from 5 West Magazine BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC The Basics Welcome to Western Wake! Here is some basic information along with links to help you get started here.
