In this edition of Tourism CHITCHAT: News & Updates, we celebrate our award-winning visitor businesses and welcome new ones. Our area's first business hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites - Pittsboro, is making significant progress, and we look forward to hosting visitors for overnight trips and extended stays, including golf getaways during the 2024 U.S. Open Golf® Championship, hosted by our neighbors at The Home of American Golf.
We've launched our niche collaborative website, Chatham Sports Alliance, to drive economic impact through the positive power of sports. Discover our natural areas and recreation facilities, find events, and plan your next visit with our resource hub for event organizers, athletes, and spectators. Our organization works with many teammates, including Chatham County Parks & Recreation, the expert for our publicly managed facilities.
Great Trails State Day is Sun, Oct 3. Celebrate in our area and explore a bevy of nature-based assets: hundreds of miles of hiking and bicycling trails, NC Birding Trail sites, horseback riding, and paddling adventures on our rivers and lakes (self-guided or with regional outfitters).
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atHome Upstate: "Fearrington House Inn: Life's Better in Black and White" |
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Garden & Gun:
"Chapel Hill: A Local's Pick"
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NC Wine Guys:
"Cork Talk with FireClay Cellars"
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Raleigh News & Observer: "Raleigh & Durham NC's Newest Brewery Openings for 2023" |
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CBS-17 My Carolina:
"Local Chef Sera Cuni talks 'Supermarket Showdown' win and ever-changing menu at Cafe Root Cellar"
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North Carolina
Field & Family:
"Fearrington Village Showcases Southern Hospitality and
Agricultural Roots"
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Kingston 99 Kitchen is officially open at The Plant! They embrace an authentic Caribbean dining experience with 100% Jamaican-prepared cuisine, unique food twists, and exceptional customer service. Kingston 99 Kitchen hosts a Sunday Brunch Buffet every Sun, 11am-3pm featuring American and Jamaican breakfast, brunch delights, and desserts. They will be a part of this year’s Sixteenth Annual PepperFest, keeping their doors open for guests to enjoy their authentic Jamaican cuisine.
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Deep River Mercantile is opening a sister store soon, Deep River Home, next to their current location. They're excited to share locally-made furniture, high-quality goods, and heirloom pieces to the homes of Chatham County and beyond!
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Lowes Foods has opened a new location at Northwood Landing in Chatham Park - a great opportunity for guests to stock up for road trips and extended stays. The store will feature Lowes Foods Originals and local products.
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Southern Supreme is now offering subscription boxes. Receive a package with a fruitcake and other treats approximately every three months. Shipping is free, and subscriptions can be canceled any month.
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The Chocolate Cellar Deux is under new ownership as The Sweet Fix. Stay tuned for updates and sweet treats this fall.
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Maple View Mobile will have a fixed location, Circle City Ice Cream, at 21 West Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
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People's Coffee opens this fall at MOSAIC at Chatham Park.
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Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is excited to offer a new accessibility opportunity for visitors - an electric golf cart. The spacious cart can hold up to 4 people, including the volunteer driver, and the service is free.
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Pittsboro Print Plus has moved to a new location. Visit them at 45 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
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Starrlight Mead celebrates their 13th anniversary in Sep! Come out and celebrate Sat, Sep 2-Mon, Sep 4, with mead and cake tastings, including cheesecake from Phoenix Bakery. They’re also upping their discounts for the weekend with 10% on half a case (6 bottles) and 15% on a full case (12 bottles). Mead Club Members receive 20% off.
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39 West Catering provided breakfast for VinFast's Groundbreaking Ceremony. We look forward to seeing more collaborations between the electric car manufacturer and our visitor businesses as construction continues on their plant.
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Several of our farms and produce stands were featured in The Triangle Weekender's list of "The Best U-Picks in Chatham, Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties", including Chatham Oaks Farm, Phillips Farms of Chatham, Busy Bee Farm, In Good Heart Farm, and Howard's Farm & Mema's Fruit Shack.
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Red Moose Brewing Company has officially launched their Emergency Tap Room! The team looks forward to serving your private and corporate events.
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Dillinger's Diner has temporarily adjusted their hours. They're now open 10:30am-4pm, Mon-Sat and closed Sun. They plan to reopen at night once they get restaffed - stay tuned for updates.
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Johnson's has reopened for indoor dining. The restaurant, which just celebrated 77 years in business, will continue to accept online orders.
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Postal Fish Company is now open Tuesdays and offers gluten-free crab cakes. The restaurant is also hiring - apply today!
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Check out the new Potting Shed at For Garden's Sake!
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Hempsmith Clothing Company is officially recruiting designers for their 4th Annual Hempsmith Runway Show on Fri, Oct 13, at 7pm.
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Fair Game Beverage Company is offering a Caribbean-inspired cocktail special, The Kingston 99 Ting-a-Ling, featuring their Amber Rum.
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Enjoy Tuesday night whiskey flights at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills. They're also expanding their hours and hiring hosts, server assistants, and cooks. Email info@thesycamoreatchathammills.com to apply.
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New drink special! Stop by Gov's Fusion Cantina Thu for $8 mojitos.
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Enjoy 10% off on Flan Fridays at Carolina Cravings.
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Volunteer opportunities are available with Quiltmaker Cafe this Sep to serve pay-what-you-can meals with food from Cafe Root Cellar and Bestfood Cafeteria.
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