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Take Your Meds - Neomonde Opens in North Raleigh

Hookah Me Up!  Our options for a healthy, Mediterranean diet just got one better.  Neomonde Cafe and Market is celebrating its 35th Anniversary with the opening of a 3rd location at the Harvest Plaza shopping center, at Strickland and Six Forks roads in North Raleigh.  Founded in 1977 by the Saleh brothers who came from North Lebanon (Sam, Joe, Mounir , & DeGaulle), Neomonde has become an institution serving fresh breads and Mediterranean foods in a communal, family atmosphere.  The new deli and grocery features all the Neomonde favorites (Menu) plus an open fire oven serving hot pita bread.  Yum!

From Humble Beginnings:  With help from an uncle, a converted pizza oven, and space rented from a Raleigh strip mall, the Saleh brothers opened Neomonde Baking Company in 1977.  The now famous Neomonde pita bread started making its way into the hands of loyal customers and wholesalers.  Armed with their mother Cecilia's recipes, they opened the Beryl Road deli in 1989.  Also by popular demand, they launched a small Mediterranean grocery so that fans could purchase all the exotic staples and spices to prepare Middle Eastern cuisine at home.  Flash forward to today and Neomonde bakes over 200 different varieties of breads and pastries for about 300 wholesale clients out of its highway 54 Morrisville bakery/deli location and serves over 750 daily diners from its restaurants.  An American success story whose numbers are sure to grow.

Family Tradition / Authentic Taste:   Here's your first lesson in Arabic ... Kibbeh, Hummus, Tabouli, Baba Ganouj, & Falafel.  Utter those words and you will eat like a king.  Lesson #2: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Labneh, Calamata Olives, Spinach Fatayer (pies), & Tahini.  Now you're cooking with olive oil.  Finally, master the dessert dialect ...  Baklava (walnut or pistachio), Knefee, Mamoul, and Bird's Nest.  These traditional Middle Eastern delicacies are tiny works of art and a delight to the senses.  And the smell of fresh baked Pita bread? ... Nothing finer.  The deli menu serves all these and more plus traditional roast beef, turkey and ham sandwiches.  The grocery offers a wide selection of spices, olives, seeds & nuts, dried fruit cheeses, Pita bread, and other Mediterranean specialties. The family friendly staff is there to patiently guide you and will have you speaking "southern" Arabic in no time!

Neomonde Cafe and Market: North Raleigh Caf� - 9650-149 Strickland Road, Hours: Sun-Wed, 10am-9pm; Thurs-Sat, 10am-10pm; 919.847.2700; Website.  Other Locations: 3817 Beryl Road, Raleigh - 919.828.1628; Morrisville Station - 10235 Chapel Hill Road - 919.466.8100

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Let's Have a Party- The Carolina Inn's Bridal Showcase  

You're planning a wedding and dear 'ole Father-of-the Bride is singing ... "Red solo cup, I fill you up, let's have a party, let's have a party"; in hopes that you'll sing along and agree to his low-down, Solo-cup cheap wedding.  Wait... Stop... this can't be happening!

Grab your mother, your bridesmaids, friends, aunts and anyone else you'd like to share ideas and samplings with and head on over to The Carolina Inns Bridal Showcase 2012. 

On January 29th from 1:00 till 4:00 pm The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill will host close to 100 experienced wedding vendors from around the Triangle flaunting what they do best.

Taste, smell, listen, touch and see everything from invitations, to attire, themes, music, hair & make-up, cakes, photographers .... You name it.  They'll be there.  You can literally plan your entire wedding in one day!

It's your day, so it should be your way. Here are some vendors that we've picked to help you begin the planning for your extra special wedding.

Model Bride: Put a twist on modern tradition.  At Traditions by Anna Bridal Boutique you'll find that perfect gown to make all of your dreams come true whether your style is modern, vintage, or classic.  Traditions' is a bridal salon that has been helping brides begin their 'happily-ever-afters' for nearly 16 years.  Located at 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh 27609. Phone: 919-783-8652. Website.

Maid Service: Be kind to your attendants.  Let them wear the dress that makes them look and feel slim and beautiful.  Bella Bridesmaid was created in response to an overwhelming need for stylish, wearable and modern bridesmaid dresses.  Selections of fresh, sassy and chic designer dresses in various fabrics and colors will keep your bridesmaids smiling!  Location: Lochmere Pavillion Shopping Center, 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd. Cary, 27518. Phone: 919-800-1799. Website.

Main Man: It's his day, too; Bernard's Formalwear believes the groom should enjoy the same level of service! Select your favorite style of tuxedos and accessories, and let Bernard's Formalwear dress him in the perfect ensemble. Location: 734 Ninth Street, Durham, 27705. Phone: 919-286-3633. Website.

Take Cover: A tent is a tent, and a chair is a chair, right? Wrong.   takes pride in going beyond being a typical event supplier.  They focus on helping you create an experience people will be talking about for years to come.  Dressed up or not, you might be surprised by what a good chair, designer linens, and table tops can add to your reception.  There are hundreds of designs and fabrics to pick from. The attention to detail is what makes CE Rental not just another party rental place. Location: 801 W. Morgan, Raleigh 27603. Phone: 919-833-9743. Website.

It's the Little Things: Whether you take off on a boat, bobsled, or Bentley make sure you've chosen a photographer that captures the big things as well as little things that occur on your special day.  Mike Bayley Photography has a small team of professionals specializing in wedding photography with over 30 years of experience in every aspect of photography.  Mike has the creativity and people skills to capture the romance and emotions of a bride and groom and delivers something special that they will love and be a part of their family heritage for the rest of their lives.  Location: 5540 Munford Rd. Ste. 102, Raleigh 27612.  Phone: 919-881-8244. Website.

Cut Through the Layers: Traditional wedding cakes are not so traditional these days. They are truly works of art.  But make sure they taste good too! Sugarland in Chapel Hill (and soon to open in Raleigh) makes all their desserts from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.  Wedding cakes are made fresh, never frozen, which means they are as delicious as they are beautiful.  With incredible flavors like Banana Nutella, Wimbledon, and Casey's Cake, rich with passion fruit and fresh raspberries, you've never had cake like this before.  Your guests will tell you it's the best cake they've ever had! Location: 140 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, 27514. Phone: 919-929-2100. Website.

"I love you red solo cup, I lift you up, proceed to party, proceed to"... The Carolina Inn Bridal Showcase 2012!  January 29th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 211 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill, 27514. Click Here to purchase tickets. 

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