We love supporting neighborhood businesses and getting to know the awesome people behind them. Here are some local treasures from around our Nest Realty locations. Be sure to check with your local faves to see how you can support them safely! #NESTLOCALLOVE
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Tastes Good, Does Good
BLACK FARMERS’ MARKET | RALEIGH-DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC
Supporting local African American farmers and getting your fresh produce fix at the same time? Sign us up! The North Carolina Black Farmers’ Market, which rotates between Raleigh and Durham twice a month, provides a place where nutritious, sustainable eating also gives Black farmers and entrepreneurs a way to boost their livelihoods and the entire community. The Black Farmers’ Market uplifts the region by meeting the need for more widely available healthy food—a delicious calling. blackfarmersmkt.com
More local businesses we love in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill:
- Ponysaurus Brewing ponysaurusbrewing.com
- Esteamed Coffee esteamedcoffee.com
- Two Roosters Ice Cream tworoosters.com
JUICE AND JAVA
CAFE AT REVOLUTION | GREENSBORO, NC
Need a coffee break? Or would you prefer to pucker up with some incredible all natural lemonade? Either way, the Cafe at Revolution, located inside Greensboro’s exciting Revolution Mill, serves up the most scrumptious beverages. From espresso, chai lattes, and Russian tea to iced coffee and lemonade smoothies, you’ll find just what you desire. As the good folks at Cafe at Revolution say, “everything gets better with coffee and lemonade.” cafeatrevolution.com
More local businesses we love in Greensboro:
- AJ’s Auto Wash & Detailing ajsautowashanddetailing.com
- Cook Out cookout.com
- Gibsonville Garden Railroad gibsonville.net/gibsonvillegardenrailroad
A GRAND DAY OUT
CHEROKEE PARK | LOUISVILLE, KY
Designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1891, Cherokee Park covers more than 400 acres and welcomes half a million visitors every year. Walk or bike the Scenic Loop trail, get a pickup frisbee game started, or just relax with a picnic and take in the beauty all around. Looking for a way to tire out your energetic pup? Check out “Dog Hill,” a section of the park beloved by our four-legged friends. louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/cherokee-park
More local businesses we love in Greater Louisville:
- Woodstock Animal Foundation woodstockanimalfoundation.org
- Peace, Love and Eggrolls peaceloveandeggrolls.com
- North Lime Coffee and Donuts northlime.net
CHALK IT UP
POPPY + CHALK | CULPEPER, VA
If you’re feeling crafty, you should visit Poppy + Chalk in Downtown Culpeper to browse their wide selection of chalk paint, vintage treasures, and clever handmade furnishings. Featuring both local vendors and big names like Annie Sloan and Magnolia Home, this adorable shop can help you fast track your farmhouse chic home makeover. Complete your experience with a frozen treat from sister store Scoop on Davis, a classic ice cream parlor located right inside Poppy + Chalk. poppyandchalk.com
More local businesses we love in Northern Virginia:
- Jus Pop’n Gourmet Popcorn juspopnfxbg.com
- Fork~n~Biscuit forknbiscuit.com
- The Pig Pitt facebook.com/The-Pig-Pitt-188137365147685
We shared this Local Love article with you in the spring/summer 2021 issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.