New Found Favorites!

Hi Everyone!

I don't have as many pictures today, but I have some new reviews on fun new places!

1. Mattie B's Public House

My cousin and I went here for dinner one night and I knew I would have to bring my husband back.  They have loaded chips to die for.  Along with a large draft and cider list.  Neither disappointed.  I got a pimento cheese grilled cheese the first visit with caramelized onions that was super yum.  It's tucked away in a shopping area, but you seriously need to check it out!

2. Growler Grlz

This is the new hot spot in my part of Durham.  I went by one night to replenish the beer around our house and was blown away.  They have 40, that's right 40 beers on tap at any given time and have them separated by type by color.  They also let you sample to help you choose.  I ended up with a 32 oz growler of a cool cucumber beer.  Out back they have some tents and chairs if you want to just relax and have a pint!

3. La Farm Bakery

Many of our friends live in the Raleigh area, so we are always looking for half way points.  La Farm Bakery is a gem in Cary that seems to fit that bill.  This bakery was down the street from the first job I had out of college, so I had been there a few times before they expanded.  They are now a hot spot for brunch and twice as large as they were!  We all enjoyed our food thoroughly and I got egg and spinach on top of their homemade sourdough bread with potatoes and fruit.  Yum!

4. Wine and Design Durham

My cousin and I did this one night at their new location and we had so much fun!  We had a great artist lead us through and there was plenty of space in our class.  They had a groupon for this location for a while and I hope they do one again soon!

5. The Roost at Fearrington Village

Southern Weddings had their "Fruitful Summer" meet up at the Roost at Fearrington Village last week.  It was so much fun and the perfect space to gather together.  They have so many tables set up outside and live music.  My friends and I got some pizzas and were blown away by the freshness.  These are fire roasted, made to order pizzas.  I got one with peaches, goat cheese, arugula and honey.  It was such a fun combo and delicious.  Plus the painted cows!

 

 



6. Benelux Coffee

For the first Fruitful Summer meet up that I referenced in #5 a group of us that were looking to create new connections and friends met at Benelux Coffee in Cameron Village.  When I moved to PA three years ago this whole string of shops and restaurants weren't even open yet!  I was pleasantly surprised by Benelux.  You walk in to a large mural made of coffee beans and you get that local hometown feel instantly, which I love!  I got a dirty chai latte and a nutella and banana muffin, both of which were great.  They also have a raw juice machine you can order from!

7. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Blur Primer and Blur Perfector

Influenster sent me the #YSLToucheEclat Blur Primer and Blur Perfector to try out.  Y'all this is some of the most beautiful packaging that I've ever seen, let alone the actual product.  I have super oily skin, so I am always looking for a way to not look so shiny in pictures.  This new product may be the answer.  The primer works great and has small flecks of gold in it, so you know I'll all about that illumination.  The blur perfector is the magic though, it sets my makeup and helps to mattify when I start to get shiny.

8.  North Carolina Museum of Art

My husband and I, along with some of my new Fruitful Summer friends went to one of the NCMA Summer movies series movies last Friday night and saw To Kill and Mockingbird.  I love that Raleigh offers this to create a sense of community, where hundreds of people come together to watch a movie and bring their chairs and blankets and a picnic to share.  All of this for $5 entry.  We hope to go to at least a few more before the end of the summer and hopefully it will be a little cooler!

 

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and I'll be back soon with some more favorites!

 

xoxo, Christie

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