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Where to get your craft beer, Chinese food and sweet treat fix this month
Notes Coffee House
APEX
“Mirror in the sky, what is love?” If, to you, it’s music and coffee, enter your new fave cafe. Deliver a buzz to the tune of signature lattes named after famous musicians and songs, like the Fleetwood Macchiato and Lavender Haze latte—not to mention additional coffees, teas and the like. Owner Ramona Cox, an Apex local and former musician, traded her successful career in music for the best of both worlds: running a coffee shop located in Rock ’n Roll High School, a premier music and performing arts instruction center. And rest assured, the brews taste so good you’ll have to jump an octave. notescoffeehouse.com
Proximity Brewing Company
DURHAM
Don’t worry, be hoppy! Durham’s first Black-owned brewery boasts a menu of IPAs and ales brewed in tandem with other NC and Southern beermakers—with rotating guest taps to boot. The taproom is brew-tiful, naturally, complete with indoor bar, lounge, and shared outdoor patio with Mike D’s BBQ and Congress Social Bar—so, perfect proximity, if you will. Raising the bar even further are stand-up comedy nights and a lineup of rotating food trucks. Hold me closer… proximitybrewing.com
Tonya’s Cookies and Bake Shop
CHAPEL HILL
We’ll have what Oprah’s having. Recognized by the icon herself for its bestselling pecan crisp cookie (!), the famous shop is a one-stop dessert destination for cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts and local artisan products to boot. The granddaughter of local legend Mama Dip, owner Tonya Council is continuing the legacy with sweets sure to make their own mark. And we guarantee they’ll make your list of favorite things too. tonyascookies.com
W.E.L.D.
CARY
Uncork a taste of family fun by heading to this neighborhood bar and bottle shop pouring up 13 rotating beers on tap, a plethora of wines by the glass, and bottles and cans to go—NTM juice boxes for the littles! Headed by Lochmere locals and industry experts Laura and Darin Bernaert, the dynamite duo named W.E.L.D. after the first initial of their family’s first names, including kiddos Waylon and Esme—and they’re committed to offering a warm W.E.L.D. welcome to all. After all, it’s the family way!
weldwineandbeer.com
Chengdu 7
CARY
Always in the mood for noods. Get twisted on authentic handpulled varieties served up in myriad Sichuan styles—at least seven, and then some. Also not to be slept on are the traditional Chinese dishes served up for lunch and dinner—think chile oil dumplings, pan-fried scallion pancakes, pork fried rice and sesame chicken, to name just a few. In essence, oodles of fab fare for a delish dine-in or a tasty takeout moment. Pro tip: Snag a table with a view of the noodle-making process. chengdu7cary.com
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