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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 – 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.
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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. Here’s 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 ‘Sarina’ —a midi dress with a cutout at the waist. It was made from a multicolor embroidered dupatta,
Fashion: Preparing for the Glam Season
BY CRYSTAL WATTS | STYLED BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING HAIR & MAKEUP BY EVELISSE HAHN | 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
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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 “Designer Julie Patel Brings New Life to Traditional Garments” in the cover story of the latest issue on media stands now and at the link in bio.🥻
Preparing for the Upcoming ✨GLAM SEASON✨ is the latest Style piece in the September/October issue on media stands now. You won’t want to miss the imagery captured by @jqbrattonphoto in the stunning home of Raleigh’s @designbytula Enjoy this season’s latest collections styled by @sofialujanstyling and find out where you can source the pieces for yourself from local boutiques.
📍Location @designbytula
👡Styled by @sofialujanstyling
📷 Photographed by @jqbrattonphoto
💄Hair and makeup by @makeupbyevelisse
👢Modeled by @pinkcurlsnheels, Sophie Lapierre, and Shaun Smith
✍️ 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. 🥃 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.🍸
📷: Photo Courtesy of @alleytwentysix
Lauren Kennedy Brady and Theatre Raleigh have hit it out of the park ⚾️ with Bull Durham: A New Musical. 🎶 While it may even hold potential for Broadway, this week is your chance to see it performed locally at Reynolds Industries Theater on Duke University🧢 by nationally known artists and producers including the Triangle’s very own Ira David Wood III. Our editor, Elizabeth Brignac, shares more in depth coverage of the performance in “Bull Durham: A New Musical- and a Unique Opportunity” at the link in bio. ✍️Don’t miss this unique experience- grab your tickets today at theatreraleigh.com 🎟️ #durhamnc #durham #bulldurham #bulldurhamanewmusical #theatre
📷: Photos by Jennifer Robertson Photography
Cheers to the weekend 🥃 and the upcoming #NegroniWeek beginning September 16th! Celebrate cocktail culture with @collettacary ‘s Fig Story 🍁 featuring fig shrub, green grapes, gin, campari, and lemon 🤌
🎥: Courtesy of @collettacary
The 4th Annual Whiskey 🥃 Wine #🍷& Fire 🔥 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. 🍻
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://cary.whiskeywinefire.com/
📷: Photo Courtesy of @drinkeatrelax
Tomorrow marks opening night for the much anticipated new musical, Bull Durham, ⚾️ presented by @theatreraleigh at Duke University, Reynolds Industries Theatre. Grab your tickets now at theatreraleigh.com. And don’t miss any of this month’s local show offerings. Our monthly September Onstage live at the link in bio 🎭
📷: Jennifer Robertson Photography
Chef Scott Crawford, five-time semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation and member of Healing Transitions’ board of directors, announced a new ticketed event in Raleigh this October: “Freedom Harvest: an Evening with Scott Crawford.” This exclusive seated, family-style dinner will take place on October 20 at Healing Transitions, a nonprofit organization in Raleigh dedicated to providing long-term recovery services and overnight shelter for individuals who are homeless, underserved and uninsured. Limited availability remaining. Reserve your seat today at healing-transitions.org 🍽️
📷: Photo by Jessica Crawford
The Runway is headed to Raleigh! @cam_raleigh will hold its first Art of Fashion Runway Show on September 7th, bringing together 10 emerging designers from throughout the Southeastern United States to celebrate fashion as an innovative, ever-evolving form of artistic expression. All funds raised from the event will provide direct critical support for CAM’s programming and community initiatives. For tickets please visit CamRaleigh.Org #fashion #runway #artoffashion
📷: Photos Courtesy of Cam Raleigh and Rick Crank Photography
Explore Saris Reborn with local designer Julie Patel of @julkeefashion in the newest September/October issue of 5 West Magazine 📖 heading to a media stand near you! In this issue you’ll get the latest on:
🥻Giving Heirloom Garments New Life with @julkeefashion
🏙️ Developing Downtowns
🎃 Celebrating Gourds
👡 2024 Fall Fashion
🩺 Meet the Doctor
Grab your copy and then head to the link in profile to read the stories 🔗
📷 Photo by New Depth Creations
🌟 Kick Off Labor Day Weekend with Brunch at STIR! 🌟
Join @stirraleighnc for a spectacular 3-day Labor Day Weekend brunch celebration! Indulge in made-from-scratch breakfast dishes Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd from 10am-2:30pm. A few of their mouth-watering specials include:
🍤 Irresistible brunch favorites like their Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, and Deviled Eggs!
🍴Access to their complimentary brunch bar with the purchase of an entrée!
🍹 $18 Mimosa Mason Jars for the table!
🎵 Live jazz on Sunday!
📷: Courtesy of @stirraleighnc
Raleigh’s downtown gem, Good Day Good Night, is spicing things up with the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Andres Felipe Cortes. With this exciting addition, the restaurant is rolling out fresh new menus and expanded dining hours designed to elevate your next culinary adventure.
Chef Andres isn’t just any chef—he’s a culinary virtuoso with a treasure trove of experience. With 15 years of perfecting his craft, Andres has led kitchens at top-tier hotels and iconic eateries like Gonza Tacos y Tequila and Sassool Café.
His culinary magic lies in his ability to blend tradition with innovation, creating both comforting and cutting-edge dishes. He’s not just about the flavors, either; Chef Andres is a pro at managing the kitchen like a finely tuned machine, from cost control to staff training and everything in between.
Good Day Good Night is launching an updated lunch menu bursting with fresh, locally sourced goodness to celebrate this new chapter. Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely lunch or looking forward to their upcoming brunch and dinner offerings, something new and delicious is on the horizon.
Here’s when you can dive into all this culinary goodness:
Breakfast: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dinner: Monday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
✍️: Dathan Kazsuk @trianglearoundtown
📷: Photos Courtesy of Good Day Good Night @gdgn_raleigh
This is your sign to meet a friend for drinks tonight for Vidrio’s brand new live music entertainment Wednesdays at 6p.🍸Comment below if we’ll see you there!👇🏽 #foodie #foodstagram #instafood #instafoodie
The 48th Annual Lazy Daze Festival drew over 50,000 in attendance including 300 artists from across the country.🎨 Meet the 7 artists who won Jerry Miller awards🥇in “Cary Celebrates its 48th Annual Lazy Daze Festival“ at the link in bio. 🔗
✍️📷: Writing & Photography by Elizabeth Brignac
@chefscottcrawford of @crawfordnson in Raleigh along with famous favorites @jolierestaurant @crawfordcookshop @brodetorestaurant and @barsousterre is bringing a new flagship restaurant in Fenton in the Fall of 2024: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse (@crawfordbrosnc ). 🍽️ Crawford announced @maurerarchitecture as the architechtual and interior design partner with renderings ahead of schedule. The 4500 sq ft modern American steakhouse will specialize in dry-aged beef and an extensive wine program.🍷 The largest Crawford Hospitality restaurant to date, it will seat 120 celebrating the nostalgia of an old school steakhouse with the Crawford touch and a lighter edgier twist. 🍸
📷: Photos Courtesy of Crawford Brothers Steakhouse
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.
