The Sweetest Valentine’s Day

Lucky for us, the most romantic holiday of the year falls on a Sunday this year — all the more reason to do up the celebration. Waverly Place in Cary boasts options for Valentine’s Day cuisine, gifts, activities, and more. Spread out on an acre of land with gracious landscaping, it’s just the place to celebrate with options for getting out of the house or staying in. Here Walter Magazine’s four ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Waverly Place.

For an Evening Out for Two: Dinner and a Film

What feels more romantically old fashioned than seeing a movie on the big screen? Start your evening at Cinebistro choosing from more than ten films from thriller to comedy. While watching, share a plate of sweet and herbaceous Baked Goat Cheese with a crispy baguette, Truffle Fries, Pan-seared Salmon, or other menu items from the cinema’s gourmet kitchen. For beverages, their Love Bug with Midori and banana liquor seems fitting. Or you can’t go wrong with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. With COVID precautions in place, know you’ll enjoy a film safely while cozied up in the theatre’s spacious leather seats. Afterward, head to Shake Shack for their current special, A Brown Batter Hot Cocoa Shake made with brownie batter, hot cocoa-frozen custard, whipped cream, brownie brittle, and mini-marshmallows. Ooh, la la!

For a Night with your Galentines: A Pottery Class then a Worldly Dinner 

Round up your pod for a pottery class at Color Me Mine. The walk-in, do-it-yourself ceramic studio is hosting a Galentine’s Night on Saturday, February from 5 p.m- 10 p.m. Afterwards, feast on Tagliatelle Bolognese, Calamari, and other Italian hearty classics at Enrigo Italian Bistro (reservations encouraged) or enjoy Asian-fusion at Tasu Asian Bistro like Crab Rangoon, Tai Coconut Soup or a myriad of authentic sushi rolls.

For a Low-Key Celebration at Home: Take and Bake

While it’s fun to get out, staying in is nice too — especially if some of your Valentines are little ones. Use the special occasion to bake something different with your loved ones, like churros dipped in chocolate with this recipe from Whisk, a locally-owned culinary specialty shop. Mention this ad to receive their February Special in-store and treat yourself to some new kitchen tools!

You’ll need some good food too — and there are plenty of take-out options like Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, MOD Pizza, and Triangle Wine Company for drinks.

For a Day of Self-Care: A Spa Treatment, Yoga, or Tacos

There is no shortage of options at Waverly Place for self-love in its many forms, from a spa treatment from Hand & Stone, to yoga classes at CorePower Yoga (this month, check their site for February specials like discounted classes and a Lunch and Yoga event). For some, self-care might look like tacos from Gonza Tacos Y Tequila and a few Chocolate Covered Strawberries from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for dessert. Treat yourself!

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate this years Valentine’s Day we hope it’s just enough sweet and satisfying.

Shop, Dine, Pamper this Holiday Season

Tis’ the season to celebrate! From holiday gift ideas and festive sales to charitable events and special menu items, the businesses at Waverly Place are here to make your holidays a breeze.

Check out a video collection below for gift guides, yoga tips, beauty trends, delicious holiday treats and more!

Holiday Gift Ideas & Delivery Options from Whisk

Holiday Shake Trio at Shack Shack

Destress with CorePower Yoga

Hot Cocoa Bombs, Candy Apples & More at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Treat Yourself to a Day of Pampering at ONYX Hair Boutique

Holiday Gift Sets from vomFASS Vinegar, Oil & Spice Shop

Celebrate the Season with Chicken Salad Chick

Pamper Yourself with Sugaring Services at LA Bikini

Calling All Gamers to Contender eSports

Give the Gift of Lashes with Amazing Lash Studio

Introducing: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Waverly Place is excited to announce the opening of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, now open on the Plaza Level near CorePower Yoga.

Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti’s fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the “10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich” by USA Today and many “Best of” awards across the country. Capriotti’s cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Capriotti’s signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted “The Greatest Sandwich in America” by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com.

Capriotti’s fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti’s on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.

Letters to Santa

While Santa is social-distancing at the North Pole, Waverly Place invites families to drop Letters to Santa in our special mailboxes this holiday season. A mailbox will be located near the Christmas Tree and on the Plaza Level near Color Me Mine. The letters will be delivered directly to Santa via his elves.

Be sure to drop your letters with a return address from November 23 through December 18 to receive a special surprise from Santa!

La Farm Bakery Truck

Waverly Place is pleased to announce the La Farm Bakery Truck will be rolling into the center on select days this fall. The truck will be stocked with fresh and locally-made breads, pastries, and seasonal baked goods. The truck will be located on the lower Park Level near Whole Foods. Stay tuned on our Facebook page for seasonal menu details.

• Sunday, October 25 (3:30-6:00 pm)
• Thursday, October 29 (9:30 am – 2:30 pm)
• Friday, November 6 (12:30-5:00 pm)

Chicken Salad Chick is Coming to Cary!

Coming this fall to Waverly Place – Chicken Salad Chick is THE place for chicken salad lovers to rejoice. The restaurant has taken this Southern favorite to a whole new level with 12 flavors of chicken salad served from the heart. Beyond chicken salad, fans rave about the fresh side items like grape salad and broccoli salad, homemade pimento cheese, gourmet soups, and seasonal desserts. Visit their website for a full menu!

Chicken Salad Chick Cary is set to open on Tuesday, September 22 and customers will be greeted with amazing Grand Opening Specials! Check out all the details below and stay tuned on their Facebook event page for more information.

9/22 GRAND OPENING DAY: FREE Chicken Salad for a YEAR to our 1st 100 Guests! Our first 100 guests will be guaranteed to receive 1 Free Large Quick Chick per month for 12 months* but ONE LUCKY GUEST will be randomly selected to win 1 Free Large Quick Chick per week for 52 weeks*!

• Guests should arrive at Chicken Salad Chick between 7 & 10 AM on Grand Opening Day to get “Checked In”, and if you’re one of the first 100 people, you’ll be assigned a number and a designated return time between 10 am and 11:15 AM. While you’re waiting, you’ll need to download the Chicken Salad Chick App and get registered.

• Upon arrival, you’ll grab your spot in line, make your purchase of “The Chick” or anything of greater value, and once inside, you’ll scan a special code to make your “1st 100 Spot” official! If you are late, or miss your designated return time, your spot will automatically be awarded to the next guest in line.

• You’ll receive your first free Large Quick Chick electronically to your App the Monday following Grand Opening Day. Your reward will be valid for redemption for 30 days upon delivery.

• If you can’t make it for our Morning 1st 100 Giveaway, guests can join us ALL DAY to enter our drawing for Free Chicken Salad for a Year! When you make a purchase in store, you’ll receive instructions to enter to win. We will draw 10 lucky winners at the end of the day!

*Must download the CSC App, be 16 Years or Older, & purchase The Chick, or any item of greater value. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present.

9/23 FREE Chick Tote!: Our first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Chick Tote for your next visit!

*Guests must be 16 Years or Older and must purchase the Chick Trio. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.

9/24 FREE Chick Tumbler!: Our first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Chick Tumbler!

*Guests must be 16 Years or Older and must purchase the Chick Trio. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.

9/25 FREE Chick Special on your next visit!: Our first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a FREE Chick Special for your next visit!

*Guests must be 16 Years or Older and must purchase the Chick Special. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.

9/26 FREE Large Chick Cooler!: Our first 50 guests to purchase 2 Large Quick Chicks will receive a FREE Large Chick Cooler!

*Guests must be 16 Years or Older and must purchase the Chick Trio. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.

An Update on COVID-19

March 2, 2021

CorePower Yoga: Outdoor Classes

Join CorePower Yoga for the Outdoor Yoga Series beginning Saturday, August 15th! The socially distanced yoga classes will have limited capacity and clients should register in advance.

Clients will have the option to re-activate or purchase a membership for unlimited classes OR purchase a drop-in class for $10. Classes can be booked here or on the CorePower Yoga app. Contact the studio via email at yael@level4yoga.com with any registration issues or questions.

The classes will run each week through September 11, 2020. Morning classes will be held in The Park and evening classes will be held on The Upper Bridge. Please check back soon for additional classes and updates.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Mondays

• 7:00 am – The Park
• 8:30 am – The Park
• 7:00 pm – The Bridge

Tuesdays

• 6:30 pm – The Bridge

Wednesdays

• 7:00 am – The Park
• 8:30 am – The Park
• 7:00 pm – The Bridge

Thursdays

• 6:30 pm – The Bridge

Fridays

• 7:00 am – The Park
• 7:00 pm – The Bridge

Saturdays

• 8:00 am – The Park
• 9:15 am – The Park

Sundays

• 8:00 am – The Park
• 9:15 am – The Park

Games & Activities

Check out a selection of puzzles and games inspired by Waverly Place to enjoy at home! New offerings will be added weekly.

Coloring Sheets

Monsters

Fish

Space

Flamingo

Bird

Fox

Crossword Puzzles

Puzzle 1

Puzzle 2

Puzzle 3

Puzzle 4

Jigsaw Puzzles

 

 

 

 

Spring Recipes at Whisk

Brighten things up in the kitchen this spring with recipes from Whisk! Browse the tasty dishes below, including:

Parmesan and Thyme Hasselback Potatoes

Chili Colorado

Hearty Egg and Blistered Green Bowl

 

Parmesan and Thyme Hasselback Potatoes

Serves 2-4

Ingredients:

4 large Yukon gold potatoes

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Trim away a thin slice at the bottom of each potato so that the potatoes lie flat. Cut 1/8″ slices along the length of the potato, taking care to cut only 3/4 of the way through. [Tip: Use chopsticks on either side of the potato as a guide for the partial cuts.] Rinse to remove extra starches that may have leaked during slicing. Pat dry.

3. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, and brush each one with olive oil taking care to allow the oil to get in between the thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in the oven under loosely tented foil for 30 minutes.

4. While the potatoes bake, create the basting butter by combining the melted butter, parmesan, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a small dish. Remove the potatoes from the oven and baste the butter mixture on each potato, ensuring the mixture seeps inside each slice.

5. Place the potatoes back in the oven and continue roasting, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, or until edges are nicely golden brown and the centers are tender.

Chili Colorado

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

5 cups beef broth, divided

8 dried large red chili peppers (Guajillo, New Mexico, or Ancho),

stems removed, and seeded

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

6 cloves garlic, smashed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2-1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 bay leaf

Serve with:

Flour tortillas, warmed

Rice

Cilantro

Sliced radishes

Sliced jalapeño peppers

Lime wedges

Directions:

1. Remove the stem and seeds from the dried chili peppers. In a small saucepan, add the peppers and beef broth and simmer on low for 30 minutes until the peppers have softened completely.

2. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, sauté the aromatics. Add the onion and garlic to 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the cumin, oregano, and ancho chili powder and let the spices bloom while stirring for two minutes.

3. Once the peppers have rehydrated and the aromatics have been sautéed, blend the sauce together. Carefully add the rehydrated chili peppers and soaking broth to a high-speed blender and blend with the sautéed aromatics and the tomato paste. Blend together until the sauce is smooth.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the beef. Toss the 1-inch cubes of beef with the flour, Kosher salt and pepper. In the large Dutch oven, brown the beef in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until all sides have browned.

5. Add 3 cups of beef broth to the beef, a bay leaf and cover. Simmer on low for 1 hour.

6. Remove the lid, and then add in the red sauce. Simmer on low, uncovered for another 45 minutes, or until the beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce thickened.

7. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, rice, cilantro, radishes, lime wedges, and fresh slices of jalapeño.

Hearty Egg and Blistered Green Bowl

Serves 4

For the Grits:

2-1/2 cups water

2 cups whole milk

1-1/2 teaspoons table salt

1 cup grits

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the Blistered Veggies:

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch kale washed, stemmed, torn into bite-sized pieces

16 grape tomatoes

4 eggs, poached

Top with:

1 avocado, sliced

1 tablespoon chopped chives

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Dash of hot sauce

Directions:

1. Boil the water, milk and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the grits while constantly whisking. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to whisk until the grits are incorporated, roughly 5 minutes.

2. Use a wooden spoon and stir until the grits are thick and creamy, about 15-20 minutes. Add the butter and cheese and stir until melted.

3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the kale and tomatoes until the tomatoes are blistered and the kale is wilted and slightly charred. Remove the greens and tomatoes from the skillet.

4. Poach the eggs. In a medium sauce pan, bring 2 inches of water to a low rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the water. (The vinegar will help keep the egg white together.) Break each egg into a small ramekin, and lower each egg slowly into the water. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the water with a slotted spoon.

5. Build the bowl. Add scoop of cheesy grits, then top with the blistered greens and tomatoes, poached egg, avocado slices, chives, salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce.

Waverly Wine Walk Spring Series

Soak in springtime weather during the Waverly Place Spring Wine Walk benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Presented by Johnson Subaru of Cary, the signature event series returns on Friday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues on April 24 and May 29. Keep up with details on the Facebook event page here.

Take in the sights and sounds of spring in the Carolinas while visiting participating Waverly Place merchants to sample red, white and sparkling wine handpicked by Triangle Wine Company. Select shops and restaurants will also offer exclusive promotions throughout the evening. In the mood for a workout and then wine? Join CorePower Yoga for a donation based Yoga Sculpt class on each Spring Wine Walk evening at 6 p.m. The recommended donation is $10 to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the class will be followed by bubbly in the studio. Guests can also enjoy a live art display from local artist, Lisa Gaither, during each Wine Walk. The Raleigh-based artist is best known for her public art installations and murals found across North Carolina and the East Coast.

A $15 donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to aid in the fight against all cancers affecting women allows access to the event. Attendees will receive a sampling glass and a Wine Walk Passport to keep track of the evening’s stops. Guests must be over 21 years of age to sample wines. Donations will be accepted at Kay Yow booths located on-site in The Park and on The Plaza level near CorePower Yoga. Tickets are also available in advance online here.

Coming Soon: Contender eSports

Waverly Place broadens its entertainment options with the addition of Contender eSports. The premier franchise for state-of-the-art gaming centers will be in a 2,441 square foot space in Suite 108C across from Tasu Asian Bistro on the Park Level. Equipped with high-end PCs, Xboxes and Nintendo switches, visitors can get ahead of the game at Contender eSports and train like the pros.

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