Supporting local businesses is our passion! The business owners and their dedicated staff help to weave the fabric of our communities. Read along to find out some of our favorite neighborhood gems! #NestLocalLove
LEADER OF THE PACK
PELOTON STATION | Charlottesville, VA
Riders unite! You don’t have to be into bicycle culture to enjoy this fun beer and sandwich joint. Your taste buds will thank you for indulging in signature dishes like the O-Hill burger, which features local beef and a bun baked right down the street. Founded to serve Charlottesville’s cycling community, Peloton Station is more than a pub—it’s also a fully functional bike shop, where you can even work on your bike yourself. pelotonstation.com
More local spots we love in Charlottesville:
- Rockfish Brewing Company rockfishbrewcompany.com
- Simeon Market simeonmarket.com
- Quattro Tizi quattrotizi.com
PASS THE LIMES
RITA’S CANTINA AND BAR | Scottsdale, AZ
Located at Scottsdale’s Camelback Inn Resort, Rita’s Cantina and Bar is everything you’d expect from a restaurant focused on casual, upscale Mexican food and—naturally—the best margaritas ever. From the fresh Arizona pecans that top their salads to extraordinary enchiladas, the locally sourced cuisine at Rita’s guarantees a memorable experience. Kick back on the patio with a frozen marg and watch the sun set over the Sonoran Desert. Plus enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday! marriott.com
More local spots we love in Phoenix:
- The Heritage District in Downtown Gilbert
gilbertaz.gov/departments/economic-development/heritage-district - La Grande Orange Grocery lagrandeorangegrocery.com
- The Gateway Trailhead at The McDowell Sonoran Preserve mcdowellsonoran.org/gateway
KEEP ON TRUCKIN’
BROWN TRUCK BREWERY | High Point, NC
Winning awards for your beer could make some brewers kick back and rest on their laurels. That’s not the case when it comes to High Point’s Brown Truck Brewery! With ribbons proudly displayed, Brown Truck continues to develop new craft beers to satisfy the thirst of Triad hop lovers. Sample the #10 American Lager, which took home the prize in 2016, and the equally lauded Belgian-style saisons. With a rotating calendar of events, Brown Truck will keep you coming back for more than just brews. browntruckbrewery.com
More local spots we love in Greensboro:
- Greenfields NY Deli & Bagels greenfieldsnydeliandbagels.com
- Pilot Mountain State Park ncparks.gov/pilot-mountain-state-park/home
- Rody’s Tavern rodystavern.com
KAVALICIOUS
DA KINE’S KAVA | Durham, NC
Are you a kava connoisseur? Folks looking for a different drinking experience in Durham have embraced this South Pacific beverage at Da Kine’s Kava, a non-alcoholic bar focused on making the kava experience delightful. From traditional treatments to specialty flavored kava cocktails, the menu keeps things interesting and all-natural. Let the good people at Da Kine’s introduce you to your new favorite relaxing routine and you’ll be feeling the aloha vibes in no time. dakineskava.com
More local spots we love in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill:
- A Place at the Table Cafe tableraleigh.org
- Bee Downtown @beedowntown
- Scratch Kitchen and Taproom @scratchkitchennc
We shared this Local Love article with you in the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of NEST Magazine. Tune in next week for Part 2! To view the full issue, click here.