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🌭 Sun’s out, buns out

Grill out with meats, fixin’s, and more from Raleigh, NC
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Celebrate summer with a local grill out. | Photo via Pexels
Summer is in full swing and it’s time to fire up the grill. Better yet — plan a backyard gathering with your closest friends and family to celebrate the sunshine season.

To get you started, we’ve rounded up everything you need to have the perfect summer grill out with all locally sourced products.

Meats + fixins’

Head to Larry’s Super Market to stock up on ground beef + ribs. While you’re there, find fresh produce, condiments, beer, and wine.

The Butcher’s Market offers a wide selection of top-tier meat and seafood options like all beef hot dogs + bacon and cheddar burger patties. Plus, The Butcher’s Market has condiments and rubs, prepared sides like potato salad and baked beans, and charcoal. Pro tip: Order online to save time.

Visit Weaver Street Market for fresh-baked hamburger rolls and hot dog buns. While you’re there, grab some NC shrimp for shish kabobs.

A line of people standing outside FRESH. Local Ice Cream in Raleigh, NC.

Pro tip: Grab some doggie ice cream from FRESH. Local Ice Cream for your four-legged friend to enjoy at the grill out.

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Desserts

It’s not a proper summer grill out without plenty of dessert options. Order a Key Lime Pie or Pig Pickin’ Cake from Burney’s Sweets and More — both feature fruit-forward flavors that are sweet and refreshing.

Up your dessert game with a dozen turtle brownies and pink lemonade cookies from Sweetheart Treats. But don’t stop there — take home an order of rice cereal treats for a nostalgic sweet treat that all ages will enjoy.

If you have a place to keep things chilled, ice cream is the perfect addition to any summer grill out. FRESH. Local Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors that are made using local, hormone-free milk from free range cows. Pro tip: Try the banana pudding ice cream; it features banana ice cream, banana puree + soft vanilla wafers.
Grilling essentials + other must-haves
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What’s your favorite thing to eat at a cookout?
A. Hot dogs
B. Hamburgers
C. Baked beans
D. Other
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Events
Thursday, May 30
Friday, May 31
  • Final Friday | Friday, May 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | Enjoy art exhibits, crafts, live entertainment, activities, and food trucks at this family-friendly, once-a-month event.
  • The Harry Show | Friday, May 31 | 10-11:15 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $10-$12 | This party centers around a casual improv game that’ll have you cracking up.
Saturday, June 1
  • Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, June 1 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food + art vendors, drinks, live music, and more.
Sunday, June 2
  • Bluegrass Jam Open Mic | Sunday, June 2 | Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E. Chatham St., Cary | Free | Listen to some foot tappin’ tunes or bring your own instrument and join in on the fun.
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News Notes
Announced
  • In a recent Smart Asset study, Cary ranked the No. 3 best job market out of 343 US cities. To determine this ranking, the study assessed metrics of unemployment, income, housing costs, and more. The study found that the city’s unemployment rate is 1.6% + 40% of Cary employees work remotely.
Civic
  • The City of Raleigh wants your help improving the connectivity of downtown Raleigh. Share your thoughts in the Downtown Mobility Study Survey to help local government adopt a transportation strategy that supports the community.
Community
Number
  • 200,000. That’s how many Wake County students are enrolled in music + visual arts classes. However, each school’s offerings differ, with some magnet schools providing specialized arts programming. In an effort to make programming more equitable across the district, school administrators will begin working on a “visionary framework” in June. (The News & Observer)
Sports
  • Carolina Hurricanes forward Ryan Suzuki re-signed with the team via a one-year, two-way contract. The agreement will allow Suzuki to continue to play with the Canes at the NHL level, as well as with a team in the American Hockey League.
Opening
  • LEGO is celebrating the opening of a new location, Bricks & Minifigs, at 3434 Kildaire Farm Rd., Ste. 131, Cary this Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The celebration will include family-friendly activities, door prizes, raffles, and snacks. (The News & Observer)
Ranked
  • No. 9. That’s where Raleigh ranked on WalletHub’s list of best cities for hockey fans. Although we’re still pretty bummed that the Canes’ time in the playoffs is over — it feels pretty good to have the power of the Storm Surge recognized.
Drink Up
  • Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar — a celebration of Raleigh’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.
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I’m not gonna lie, it’s pretty cool to see that Raleigh was recognized as a great place for hockey fans. I’ll be reppin’ my favorite Canes hat for the rest of the week as a mini celebration.
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