5 West Magazine

11/12/2024

🚨Breaking news!🚨 The Gurkan’s Downtown Auto Repair site on Chatham Street is set to move into a new phase of its history in 2025. Early Bird Night Owl (EBNO)—the hospitality group behind The Durham and The Mayton boutique hotels—has a new plan for this historic spot in Cary that has been known for many years for its warmth and community spirit. They will open Lloyd’s Full Service, a new neighborhood dining spot, at 107 E. Chatham Street (the corner of Chatham and Academy streets). Find out more in the full article “Lloyd’s Full Service: Celebrating A Historic Cary Location” at the link. 🔗

✍️: Written by Dathan Kazsuk and Elizabeth Brignac
📷: Photo of rendering of Lloyd’s Full Service opening in 2025 in downtown Cary by New City Design Group and MRC

https://www.5westmag.com/lloyds-full-service-celebrating-a-historic-cary-location/

10/12/2024

Still have gifts check off your list? 🎁 Bailey's Fine Jewelry Gift Guide is designed to make your holiday effortlessly magical. From dazzling diamond pieces to holiday hoops you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone no matter the style or budget.✨ Bailey’s selection guarantees unforgettable memories under the tree. 🎄 For the full guide click the link.🔗

baileybox.com/gifts/giftguide

09/12/2024

joined the family this weekend.✨ Their grand opening featured sips, sweets and gifts with purchase all weekend long just in time to do some holiday shopping.🥂 Tag a friend below you want to go with and be one of the first to shop their newest location.👇🏽

📷: Photos by Janice Lewine

06/12/2024

Looking to do some outdoor decorating this weekend?🎄 Kyle Marie McMahon shares few tips for tree safe holiday decor from a local arborist.✨ Read the full online article for all the details at the link.🔗

✍️: “A Local Arborist’s Advice on Tree-Safe Holiday Decor” by Kyle Marie McMahon

📷: Photo of Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum Courtesy of ncaboretum.org

5westmag.com/a-local-arborists-advice-on-tree-safe-holiday-decor

04/12/2024

Need a cup of holiday cheer? 🥂 Don’t miss all the festive holiday spirits this season- like this delicious s’mores martini from 🍸 Our editor rounded up the best local pop up bars for the holidays starting this weekend in “Enjoy Holiday Spirits” at the link. 🔗

✍️: Written by Elizabeth Brignac
📷: Photo Courtesy of

https://www.5westmag.com/get-into-the-holiday-spirit/

03/12/2024

Looking to shop locally this holiday season? Check off your list with this year’s holiday gift guide curated with something for everyone while supporting our local businesses. 🎁 Find it in the current issue on media stands and at the link.

📷 Photo Courtesy of

 5westmag.com/current

29/11/2024

Ready to see the best Christmas lights in NC? ✨ Click the link to see 20 free light displays this holiday season in “Free Holiday Christmas Displays” by Kyle Marie McMahon.

📷 Photo by Juliana Malta

https://www.5westmag.com/free-holiday-christmas-displays/

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Tell us what you’re thankful for this year. We’ll go first in the comments. 🍂

📷: Photo Courtesy of Hummingbird Cafe

27/11/2024

27/11/2024

Welcome home 🚲 The new rhythm based cycle studio is celebrating their grand opening in ✨The brand new studio now open, and you’ll want to be one of the first to see the oasis in person.🌳

26/11/2024

Looking to make this season sparkle for someone special?✨ (or yourself 😉). The Gift Guide is live! It’s designed with you in mind to make your holiday moments merry. 🎁 The Bailey’s collection is curated and created locally by Bailey’s very own Marci Bailey inclusive of all styles and budgets. 💍 Shop their gift guide at the link or in person in Cary, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, and Greenville to put unforgettable memories under the tree. 🎄

https://www.baileybox.com/gifts/giftguide/

25/11/2024

18/11/2024

Want to unwind with a glass of wine in a space inspired by Holly Springs’ rapidly growing and strong sense of community? 🍷Founder Joe Sherrier created the concept of Wine 100 for just that with shop manager and operator Bob Kaufmann.

“My wife and I wanted to establish roots in Holly Springs—not just to settle down, but to become a part of the community.” Sherrier says. “We enjoyed the idea of not only visiting a wine shop but also having a glass of wine while meeting our neighbors.”

Read the full story “Curating Fine Wines with a Community Focus” by Jennifer Primrose in the current issue at the link in bio.

📷: Photo by

14/11/2024

•GIVEAWAY• Win 4 tix to THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater ⛸️🧊

We’ve partnered with Red Hat Amphitheater to give away 4 tickets for 2 hours of ice skating on December 7 at 6:30p. 🎟️ Enjoy a winter wonderland ❄️ complete with:

🎄A 20 ft holiday tree
🪵 Fire Pits
☕️ Hot Coco
🧊 Cozy Igloo Lounges with Food & Beverage Packages

All with a backdrop of the Raleigh skyline 🏙️

Follow the following accounts on Facebook and Instagram:
Red Hat
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Triangle Family
5 West Magazine

Then head to the form at this link for an entry to win. 🔗 https://www.midtownmag.com/giveaways/

We’ll select one winner at random from our Midtown, 5 West and Triangle Family readers November 20. Good luck!

THE RINK is located at 500 S. McDowell Street and runs November 23-January 20.
Tickets can be purchased at redhatamphitheater.com 🎟️

📷 Photo Courtesy of THE RINK

(This is not associated with or sponsored by Instagram)

13/11/2024

Want to enjoy hosting the holidays this year without all the prep work, cooking and cleaning? 🍽️ Impress your guests while supporting local businesses in Wake. We’ve rounded up who’s offering all the delicious prepared meals and fixings this Thanksgiving. 🦃 Click the link to find out who’s serving what to preorder your family’s favorites.

✍️ Writing by Elizabeth Brignac
📷 Photo Courtesy of

https://www.5westmag.com/takeout-thanksgiving-meals-from-wakes-local-restaurants-in-2024/

13/11/2024

Whether you’re looking to celebrate the season with:

🎄The Apex Tree Lighting
🎅 Cary’s Jaycees Christmas Parade
✨ Holiday lights in Fuquay-Varina Mineral Springs Park
🍰 Tasting seasonal sweets in Holly Springs 🍰
❄️Walking in Park West Village’s Winter Wonderland

We’ve got you covered! Discover how the 5 towns of Western Wake are celebrating the holidays in “News Around Town” available now in the current issue. Click the link ⛓️‍💥to read and save this post to reference later. 🚩

5westmag.com/current

📷 Photo of Christmas Tree in Fenton Square Courtesy of

11/11/2024

Many honored military veterans over the Triangle this past weekend leading up to Veterans Day like the Field of Flags in Cary’s Veterans Freedom Park. Flags were placed in honor of those who have served in the armed forces for Veterans Day 2024. The tribute was provided by Veterans Bridge Home made possible by their volunteers from Parexel and Boy Scout Troop 200. Veterans Bridge Home is an organization that works to connect veterans and their families in any state of transition to the community. For more information visit veteransbridgehome.org 🇺🇸

📷 Photo Courtesy of carync.gov

07/11/2024

*CLOSED* Fall Burgers 🍔 Brews 🍻and Ball 🏈 ✨GIVEAWAY!✨ We’re teaming up 🏟️ to give one lucky winner from Facebook or Instagram a $100 gift to Bru’s Public House. 👏🏽

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One winner will be selected on November 10. Good luck!

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