Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:25 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: The General Store Café will be re-opening in August

Pittsboro, NC – The General Store Café will be re-opening in August if one chef and business owner has his way.

The Pittsboro-based business has been sold to Greg Lewis, the general manager and owner of the Cary-based company Catering by Design.

Lewis plans to renovate the interior of the café, and to revamp the menu. He said quite a bit of the furniture has been sold, and he’s replacing most of the tables and chairs.

Lewis, who lives in Pittsboro with his wife and three daughters, is a former patron of the café. He said he plans to continue with the same basic business café concept: live music and good food.

Lewis said he bought the business out of bankruptcy for $10,000, and settled leases on some of the kitchen, music and computer equipment.

Read the entire story at
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18565268/article-General-Store-Caf%C3%A9-business-sold-to-new-owner-

Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:14:22 +0000
From: Lindgren, Kerstin
Subject: Music at Roost, Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21

This weekend’s music at Roost in Fearrington Village:

Friday, April 20: Near Blind James & Harmonica Bob, 5-8pm
Saturday, April 21: Pete Waggoner, 5-8pm

Enjoy craft beer, wine, light fare and regular live music in a beer garden set under giant oaks.
For the full schedule and more information including hours, special events and the new menu visit http://www.fearrington.com/village/roost.asp

Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:24 -0400
From: Joshua Cohen
Subject: Sweet Oven Bakery

I just stopped by the Sweet Oven Bakery for the first time today and it was well worth the time. They have many tasty baked goods and a wonderful little store.Their scones were excellent (I had the apricot scone) as well as their brownies.

 I’ll definitely take the time to stop by earlier during the day to check out more of their selection. I love bakeries and I am VERY glad that Pittsboro now has the Sweet Oven Bakery. I definitely recommend stopping by and picking up some baked goods for your friends and family!

Joshua Cohen
About.me/joshuacohen

Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:52:49 +0000
From: Lindgren, Kerstin
Subject: Roost is Coming Out of Hibernation!

Roost re-opens for the 2012 season on Friday, April 13th with music from The Boys from Carolina!

Set in the middle of the Village Center in a landscaped courtyard, Roost offers a beautiful and tranquil place to share a drink and conversation, and often features live music on the front porch. So find a table under large oak trees or by the water fountain and enjoy a special time with friends and family! Roost also offers a selection of draft beers, wines by the glass selected by Fearrington sommelier Max Kast, bottled ales and water, and nibbles like salted Virginia peanuts.

We proudly serve beers made by outstanding local breweries, including Carolina Brewery, the Chapel Hill brewery that has drawn international attention for its handcrafted beers, and Fullsteam Brewery, an exciting newcomer based in Durham.

Roost is open spring, summer & fall.
Thursday-Saturday, 4pm-8pm
(919) 542-1239
Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 5-8pm. For the full schedule, visit http://www.fearrington.com/village/roost.asp

Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 12:48:22 -0400
From: Kathy Zinn
Subject: Greek restaurants.

Pittsboro is so blessed to have TWO great Greek restaurants, with owners and staff who care about both their food and their customers. 

I would, however,  go for Angelina’s first – just a personal preference  for the food and the gluten-free menu.  However, I will admit  the “ambiance” is a little better at the Kouzina (I love their wall sculpture, and the place is more welcoming for in-store eaters).  Kathy Zinn

Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 22:06:36 GMT
From: Emma Skurnick
Subject: Wild Things and Wild Places a show of paintings by Shannon Bueker

Wild Things and Wild Places a show of paintings by Shannon Bueker

Wild Things and Wild Places a show of paintings in acrylic by Shannon Bueker at the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro, NC.

Wild Things and Wild Places displays 15 works from the past two years, acrylic paintings that continue to describe Shannon’s love for nature’s wonders. All of the pieces have come from travels to the NC coast or sketches made right in Shannon’s backyard and neighborhood. “Everything starts in my sketchbook, from the barest gesture drawings to plans and note-taking on things I see but don’t have time to draw”.

There will be a reception for the show on May 6th, First Sunday, 4 – 6pm at the Carolina Brewery.

To see more of Shannon’s work, http://www.NotNowKato.com
For information about the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: http://www.carolinabrewery.com/about_pittsboro.html

Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:26:35 -0500
From: momopom
Subject: speaking of good food…

while we are talking about Greek Food, Angelina’s next to the drive-through Suntrust on Old Rectory Street near the old library is wonderful. I love stopping in there after a busy day to get a big Greek Salad with all the trimmings & green chile beef stew. Angelina often tucks a home made desert in the bag “to try”.

Her food is locally grown and fresh from the gardens around Pittsboro. I often run into the farmers who are bringing in things they’ve grown or made like Screech Owl Greenhouse tomatoes, Bennett Farm cheesecake…the list goes on. I looked up how many local farms deliver to Angelina and it’s impressive:

http://www.angelinaskitchenonline.com/

Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 20:50:33 -0500
From: Maclyn Humphrey
Subject: Great food

Early this evening, my husband and I ate at the Greek Kouzina restaurant. The food there is wonderful. It is located where the Flamingo’s was, east of Pittsboro on 64 just past the Post Office.

My husband was especially thrilled because there are large screen televisions with NBA games on.  I suspect that we will be watching some of the ACC and NCAA Tournament games there because he said that they are really nice televisions.  I actually do not find the TVs annoying, either. They are well placed. But even if they annoyed me,

I would eat at this restaurant because it is the best food in Pittsboro. I have eaten there several times, and it is always quite good.

Please check it out. It is very casual (one orders at the counter), very clean and painted nice bright colors.

I did not know how to spell Kouzina (in spite of the fact that I was just there a few hours ago) so I googled it and found the website:

http://greekkouzina.com/index.html

Please eat there. I do not know the people who own it or anything. I am just glad to have a place to eat delicious food in Pittsboro, and want the restaurant to succeed.

The tabouli is especially nice, BTW.

Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:38:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Connie Cole
Subject: Lam Buffet fire help

I don’t want to see Siler City lose another business if it can be helped. There are hopefully others out there who would be willing to put in some ‘elbow grease’ to help these folks. If their insurance covers everything, then good for them. If not, I’d be willing to help in any way possible. I know this isn’t an Amish barn raising, but it’s part of our community.

Anyone of like mind?
craecole@yahoo.com

Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:29:28 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Chatham Online Bulletin Board Topics

1. Liberal Progressive Pittsboro NC Town Council Denies Childrens Christian Academy  (Read 9561 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24900.0.html

2. Who is this woman ripping down signs for Haw River Christian School in Pittsboro  (Read 9311 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24985.0.html

3. Home invasion last night in Chatham County  (Read 4867 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25192.0.html

4. HRCA decision tonight?  (Read 4554 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25213.0.html

5. Preston’s plans for 7,000 acres in Chatham  (Read 4411 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25029.0.html

6. Pittboro’s pompous political a** makes Gabrielle Giffords tragedy ALL about HIM  (Read 3197 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25138.0.html

7. 70 Pittsboro businesses butt heads with 4 anti-business town officials  (Read 2692 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,24993.0.html

8. Chatham County Schools budget survey  (Read 1967 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25104.0.html

9. Proposed site for the Haw River Christian School in Pittsboro  (Read 1812 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25065.0.html

10. Pope’s is closing down….  (Read 1661 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25211.0.html

11. I wish to add my voice to those supporting the Haw River Christian Academy (Read 1452 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25145.0.html

12. Dissension in the Ranks?  (Read 755 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25261.0.html

13. List of local Pittsboro businesses that support new downtown school  (Read 718 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25203.0.html

14. Response to Steve Cote, co-owner of the City Tap, about new Pittsboro school  (Read 685 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25204.0.html

15. Did Pittsboro mismanage the construction of the new Rock Ridge Park?  (Read 675 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25238.0.html

16. Voller’s Thoughts on the Future  (Read 672 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25225.0.html

17. Minutes about the Special Use Permit for Haw River Christian Academy – 1/9/12  (Read 385 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25239.0.html

18. Cole Park / Chatham Crossing  (Read 372 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25250.0.html

19. Bett Wilson Foley  (Read 371 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25245.0.html

20. Cross-walk from Powell Place to Bellmont Station?  (Read 266 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,25237.0.html