My Own Backyard....
Do you have places that you drive by every day that you always say, "Man one day I am going to check that out," and then keep on driving? Well, I do.
Every single day on my way home from work, I drive through the Krispy Kreme District. I usually count it a victory to plow on through because it's almost always during the "hot now" hours. But lately I have been wondering how I made it this long without checking out the small businesses near the corner of Person and Franklin. You know the ones, they look almost forgotten, but thriving. I am determined to make the time and finally get to know these places. They are after all, practically in my backyard. I love Seaboard Station but I noticed that I always seem to blow right past a bit of Raleigh history. So that being said, here is my list!
Places I want to go (in no particular order):
Person Street Pharmacy- not just a pharmacy, this local store also boasts a restaurant and great Raleigh history!
Conti's Italian Market
- I seriously think this is the biggest offense. Don't hate me for not going here yet! I'm getting there! Here is a fan page which lists their menu....mmmmmm
- That Hair Salon with the Bright Orange Banner....
- I can't think of the name right now, but I am a perpetual salon hopper and it intrigues me...
- The store with quilts in the window
- I know this list is deteriorating quickly, but you get the idea....
Basically, I need to take a morning and just head over to Person Street. Maybe I'll even get a donut! If anyone has any more suggestions for that corner of the world, I'm all ears!
6 comments:
Conti's is great! I've never participated but I have heard great things about their cooking classes.
But Krispy Kreme... let's just say I have to take a detour about 4 blocks around them so that I don't get overwhelmed by the craving the smell implants in my brain!
I'm going to add you to my blogroll! Love the blog!
which way to do drive home? we don't often drive by Krispy Kreme especially when driving to I-40. Try Wake Forest to Capital to Wade... much quicker and then you won't feel guilty for not stopping!
mmmmmmmmm sacriligious Doughnut.....
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Love your blog! Conti's is great. Although, I have heard rumors for years that they are going out of business...in fact once I was in there and the shelves were bare. But, they keep open. Love their proscuitto
love conti's.
The salon with the orange banner is Howard Jacobs, owned and operated by Anson Howard, a Raleigh native and fun person. He does good work too. Check him out sometime.
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