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I only included the part that made me curious. I asked why and did not receive an answer. It got me to thinking about why certain places in the Triangle are disliked.
So my question is why do some people despise Cary so.
In my opinion...it is a lovely place to live. In simple terms, I think people may not take a liking to Cary because of those outsiders who believe owning a 350,000 home in West Cary means they have money and class. There is a specific attitude that goes along with this idea and it is definitely demonstrated. Cary has changed what the south is known for, hospitality. In recent years, people have gone from waving hello to giving each other the finger. Kind of reminds me why I left NY in the first place. I just wish, if people moved down for a better way of life, they should check their attitudes at the door. The replys in this post just prove what I'm saying is correct. Instead of answering your question, some are posting as to why your asking this question, since according to them...it was answered.
I have a sister in law who was raised to think she was better than everyone else who crossed her path. I'm not judging; it's the absolute truth. I tried hang with her but picture a granola tree hugger trying to discuss the "latest style, In thing, gotta have" and you had us.....
She and little brother ran to Raleigh a few years ago ( after an embarassing work related downfall) and guess where she finally settled......Cary..... And I'm sure, if they are available, she wears a t-shirt stating: I LIVE IN UTOPIA: it's called Cary, NC
People generally playfully make fun of Cary because it is a master planned type of city, homogenous, and with a rep of being upwardly mobile and yuppie. It's a very nice place to live with lots of greenery, parks and family amenities, and nice houses. The only downside to me is the lack of independent restaurants. If you like chain restaurants, that's mostly all that's available. (FYI- Cary is not nearly as snobby as North Raleigh.
People generally playfully make fun of Cary because it is a master planned type of city, homogenous, and with a rep of being upwardly mobile and yuppie. It's a very nice place to live with lots of greenery, parks and family amenities, and nice houses. The only downside to me is the lack of independent restaurants. If you like chain restaurants, that's mostly all that's available. (FYI- Cary is not nearly as snobby as North Raleigh.
Humphf! Just because Cary stands for "Can't Afford Raleigh Yet" does not mean we are snobby! But...if you are talking about ITB...then I agree!
People generally playfully make fun of Cary because it is a master planned type of city, homogenous, and with a rep of being upwardly mobile and yuppie. It's a very nice place to live with lots of greenery, parks and family amenities, and nice houses. The only downside to me is the lack of independent restaurants. If you like chain restaurants, that's mostly all that's available. (FYI- Cary is not nearly as snobby as North Raleigh.
People say that about Cary restaurants but it is totally not true at all. I almost never eat in chains and always have plenty of options. You have to know where to go!
Personally I agree with the restaurant comment. While there are independent places around, there simply isn't the vibrancy in the restaurant scene that you see in places like Durham, Raleigh, or hell even Carrboro. We have a few go to spots in Cary but often find ourselves going to Raleigh if we want to eat dinner out.
For example, we have plenty of restaurants within walking distance of our house but they are Outback, Chili's, Boston Market, Tijuana Flats, Wendy's, Starbucks, Hurricane Wings, The Loop, NY Bagels, Subway, and Torrero's. All chains except at least Torrero's is a local chain. For local restaurants there's just Hibernian, a so so Chinese buffet in the shopping center with the Starbucks, a so so Japanese restaurant by the Trader Joes, and another Chinese buffet we haven't gotten around to trying yet. I was disappointed when I saw the old Bear Rock location is getting converted into an aquarium shop because I was really hoping an independent restaurant would give it a go. I still hold out hope that the old pizza place that's been standing empty forever will turn into a delicious farm-to-fork type place but I won't be holding my breath on that haha.
If you live near shopping centers like crossroads or near strip malls with chain stores, you're going to find chain restaurants! I can count at least 25 places near me that are not chains and very good! I don't' think you can compare it to Raleigh or Durham based on size and population.
Klara's
maximillians
Bombay Bejing
Chefs of India
Jasmin
Bocci Trattoria
Mawa's
Chef's Palette
Bosphorous
Serendipity
Taipei 101
Hot Point Cafe
Sushi Thai (local but 2 locations)
Tom Yum Thai
Dorry's
Super Wok
Little Tokyo
Spirits
Hibernian
La Farm Bakery
Unaabi
Udipi
Tangerine Cafe
Brooklyn Boys pizza
The Big Easy (local but 2 locations)
Abbey Road
Cary Cafe
La Shish
havanna Grill
Thai Villa
Rey's
Martin Curry Rice
Danny's Barbecue
Roma's
Barry's
Gypsy's shiny diner
Lotus leaf
Thai Spices
NY pizza
Korean Garden
Domo sushi
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Heron's
Tony's oyster bar
KoMo
Jimmy V's
Macgregor Draft House
Brigg's
Shortie's
Tarasco's
Christi's
Cinelli's
Harrison's
Saffron
Inchin
Biryani House
Pancho Villas
If you live near shopping centers like crossroads or near strip malls with chain stores, you're going to find chain restaurants! I can count at least 25 places near me that are not chains and very good! I don't' think you can compare it to Raleigh or Durham based on size and population.
Klara's
maximillians
Bombay Bejing
Chefs of India
Jasmin
Mawa's
Bosphorous
Serendipity
Taipei 101
Hot Point Cafe
Sushi Thai (local but 2 locations)
Tom Yum Thai
Dorry's
Super Wok
Little Tokyo
Spirits
Hibernian
La Farm Bakery
Unaabi
Udipi
Tangerine Cafe
Brooklyn Boys pizza
The Big Easy (local but 2 locations)
Abbey Road
Cary Cafe
La Shish
havanna Grill
Thai Villa
Rey's
Martin Curry Rice
Danny's Barbecue
Roma's
Barry's Gypsy's shiny diner
Lotus leaf
Thai Spices
NY pizza
Korean Garden
Domo sushi
35
Heron's
Tony's oyster bar
KoMo
Jimmy V's
Macgregor Draft House
Brigg's
Shortie's
Tarasco's
Christi's
Cinelli's
Harrison's
Saffron
Inchin
Biryani House
Well, both Raleigh and Durham have much larger populations than Cary, so it's not surprising they have more variety in restaurants. That said, for a suburb I think Cary has good options, particularly in ethnic food. I like Tangerine Cafe, Thai Spices & Sushi, Udipi (best Indian restaurant I've been to in the area) and Unaabi among others. Heck, Cary even has a new French-Korean fusion restaurant:
That said, there are chain restaurants everywhere because people like to eat at chains.. this isn't a Cary, Apex, Raleigh or Durham phenomena. Just look at any thread here where people talk about restaurants they wish would open up - most of the restaurants named will be chains.
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