Cary/Apex, NC Coffee and Bagels
#18
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Hi, everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I'll be at the B&B this weekend, as usual. I would have liked to attend the Carolinas BBQ in Spartanburg, but it's been a heavy travel week at work and I have a strong desire to stay local this weekend.
Hope to see you at the Bean & Bagel on Saturday morning.
Bob
Hope to see you at the Bean & Bagel on Saturday morning.
Bob
#19
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
We had a great morning at B&B. Michael ('88 911), John (Boxster), Steve (993) and I met this morning for breakfast and then took a fun drive through the countryside around Jordan Lake. John said it best - "This just never gets old."
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#20
Burning Brakes
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It's Wednesday, and I'm already badly in need of a bagel, a cup of coffee, and a few hours of Porsche therapy. It's been that kind of week. I'm sitting in a hotel getting ready for a meeting tomorrow wondering how I can add about 20 minutes to the route we've been driving on Saturdays after we leave the Bean & Bagel. I hope to be able to drive a new section of the route on Friday late afternoon. I'll let you all know what I come up with on Saturday morning.
FYI - I made a new friend named Helmut (Cayman S and 944). He's looking forward to meeting everyone this Saturday.
See you then!
FYI - I made a new friend named Helmut (Cayman S and 944). He's looking forward to meeting everyone this Saturday.
See you then!
#21
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
What an awesome morning - a big thank you to everyone who attended. We may have had a group of 9 or 10 in the past, but we haven't had a drive afterward. And, I think that the drive should be the "end of the morning/start of the rest of the day" whenever time permits.
Special thanks to Helmut for introducing us to a wonderfully twisty, scenic route that's practically in our Bean & Bagel back yard. And, while all of the Porsches sounded fantastic, special thanks to Charles, Dell, Ken and Alex for such incredible exhaust notes (factory exhaust on Charles' 996 - so he said)
For those of our group who couldn't join us today, here's who was there:
Dell (996 Cab)
Rich (late 80s Targa)
Bruce (Red Cayman S)
Michael ('88 911)
Helmut (Yellow Cayman S)
Charles (996 - slightly modified)
Ken (928)
Alex (996 - soon to have new shoes)
Manil (C4S)
Bob (996)
Here's a link to the pictures:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US
Sadly, I won't be around (and will suffer from withdrawl) for the next 2 weekends. We're headed up north for vacation while the kids are tracked out of school. So, I'll see you when I return.
For those who do get together at the B&B, or if you head to Brier Creek for the PCA/Italians event, please post pictures. I also hope someone will be able to tell us about the swap meet on August 2nd.
Lastly, now that we have a great route for our weekend drive, I'd like to suggest that we pick one weekend day when we might finish the run at the Carolina Ale House on 15-501 and 64. Don't know if that would be a later start that ends at lunch, or maybe an afternoon run that ends at dinner.
Let me know what you think.
Have a great rest of the weekend - and thanks to everyone for a great morning! Dell summed it up perfectly at the gas station when he grinned and said, "that was more fun than I've had in a while." Me too!
Bob
Special thanks to Helmut for introducing us to a wonderfully twisty, scenic route that's practically in our Bean & Bagel back yard. And, while all of the Porsches sounded fantastic, special thanks to Charles, Dell, Ken and Alex for such incredible exhaust notes (factory exhaust on Charles' 996 - so he said)
For those of our group who couldn't join us today, here's who was there:
Dell (996 Cab)
Rich (late 80s Targa)
Bruce (Red Cayman S)
Michael ('88 911)
Helmut (Yellow Cayman S)
Charles (996 - slightly modified)
Ken (928)
Alex (996 - soon to have new shoes)
Manil (C4S)
Bob (996)
Here's a link to the pictures:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US
Sadly, I won't be around (and will suffer from withdrawl) for the next 2 weekends. We're headed up north for vacation while the kids are tracked out of school. So, I'll see you when I return.
For those who do get together at the B&B, or if you head to Brier Creek for the PCA/Italians event, please post pictures. I also hope someone will be able to tell us about the swap meet on August 2nd.
Lastly, now that we have a great route for our weekend drive, I'd like to suggest that we pick one weekend day when we might finish the run at the Carolina Ale House on 15-501 and 64. Don't know if that would be a later start that ends at lunch, or maybe an afternoon run that ends at dinner.
Let me know what you think.
Have a great rest of the weekend - and thanks to everyone for a great morning! Dell summed it up perfectly at the gas station when he grinned and said, "that was more fun than I've had in a while." Me too!
Bob
#22
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I nearly forgot to mention that Randy and his son stopped in briefly on the way to a golf outing. Randy's been at the B&B Porsche gathering from the beginning and it's always great to see him!
Bob
Bob
#24
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
It's Tuesday, and I'm glazing and waxing my 996 - I'm excited to see how it turns out. Mmmmm....shiny...
On another note, my wife told me that the ol' Bean & Bagel is not open - don't know whether it's for remodeling or if it's permanently closed! I leave town for a couple weekends, and look what happens!
I'm now scoping out another Cary/Apex location for our Saturday morning get-together. The primary criteria are:
- Cary or Apex address
- Big, no-ding parking lot
- Great coffee
- Breakfast reasonably priced
Is that so much to ask???
More to come.
Bob
On another note, my wife told me that the ol' Bean & Bagel is not open - don't know whether it's for remodeling or if it's permanently closed! I leave town for a couple weekends, and look what happens!
I'm now scoping out another Cary/Apex location for our Saturday morning get-together. The primary criteria are:
- Cary or Apex address
- Big, no-ding parking lot
- Great coffee
- Breakfast reasonably priced
Is that so much to ask???
More to come.
Bob
#25
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I may have a replacement location for our Saturday morning gathering:
Manhattan Bagels at 970 High House Rd, Cary NC 27513
It's at the intersection of High House and Cary Pkwy.
I still need to find out what time they open on Saturdays. But, the parking lot and location seemed to be well-suited to our get-together.
Let me know what you think.
Bob
Manhattan Bagels at 970 High House Rd, Cary NC 27513
It's at the intersection of High House and Cary Pkwy.
I still need to find out what time they open on Saturdays. But, the parking lot and location seemed to be well-suited to our get-together.
Let me know what you think.
Bob
#26
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I scoped out both locations and I decided on Bruegger's Bagels in Apex. Here's the reasons why:
- They're right near the original Bean & Bagel location (just on the other side of hwy 55, next door to Harris Teeter)
- There's ample parking
- We are just as close to the country roads and twisties as we were at the B&B.
- They open at 6am, so I can actually get less sleep on a Saturday morning if I so choose (I must be out of my mind)
A couple of negatives:
- We can't see our cars as easily from the windows of the Brueggers; not intolerable.
- They don't have espresso based coffees - I know that sounds ridiculous, but I love a latte
- It's quite a bit smaller than the B&B. But, there are never more than 7-8 of us, so that shouldn't be a problem unless their Saturday morning business before 10am is huge (I doubt it).
Here's the address:
760 W. Williams St. in Apex
You'll see the Wendy's and the Harris Teeter from W. Williams. Drive past Cinelli's and Bruegger's is in the corner. You'll probably see a very nicely polished black 996 with an aero kit.
See you in the morning. I'll be there as early as 7:30am. If anyone is up for a drive afterward, I'm more than ready for one!
Bob
- They're right near the original Bean & Bagel location (just on the other side of hwy 55, next door to Harris Teeter)
- There's ample parking
- We are just as close to the country roads and twisties as we were at the B&B.
- They open at 6am, so I can actually get less sleep on a Saturday morning if I so choose (I must be out of my mind)
A couple of negatives:
- We can't see our cars as easily from the windows of the Brueggers; not intolerable.
- They don't have espresso based coffees - I know that sounds ridiculous, but I love a latte
- It's quite a bit smaller than the B&B. But, there are never more than 7-8 of us, so that shouldn't be a problem unless their Saturday morning business before 10am is huge (I doubt it).
Here's the address:
760 W. Williams St. in Apex
You'll see the Wendy's and the Harris Teeter from W. Williams. Drive past Cinelli's and Bruegger's is in the corner. You'll probably see a very nicely polished black 996 with an aero kit.
See you in the morning. I'll be there as early as 7:30am. If anyone is up for a drive afterward, I'm more than ready for one!
Bob
#27
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Our first experience with the Apex Bruegger's was only mediocre. While the location wasn't bad, there were some drawbacks...
- The Bruegger's manager/owner wanted to know how long we would be there (even though the restaurant was almost entirely carry-out business and very few in-store customers)
- There were at least 3 Harris Teeter 18-wheelers cruising through that part of the parking lot at that hour of the morning.
- The coffee was only so-so; disappointing considering Green Mountain makes some incredible coffees. It just wasn't fresh.
But, we had a great drive after we left Bruegger's. Michael led Charles, Manil, John, Alex and me through the Apex countryside to our favorite scenic routes. It was a great day to be out driving a Porsche.
Here's a link to the photos.
NEXT WEEK: We'll be at the Panera in Cary - Cary Pkwy in the same mall with Stonewood and Ginza restaurants.
Bob
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US
- The Bruegger's manager/owner wanted to know how long we would be there (even though the restaurant was almost entirely carry-out business and very few in-store customers)
- There were at least 3 Harris Teeter 18-wheelers cruising through that part of the parking lot at that hour of the morning.
- The coffee was only so-so; disappointing considering Green Mountain makes some incredible coffees. It just wasn't fresh.
But, we had a great drive after we left Bruegger's. Michael led Charles, Manil, John, Alex and me through the Apex countryside to our favorite scenic routes. It was a great day to be out driving a Porsche.
Here's a link to the photos.
NEXT WEEK: We'll be at the Panera in Cary - Cary Pkwy in the same mall with Stonewood and Ginza restaurants.
Bob
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US
#29
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Here's the address for tomorrow morning:
Preston Walk (directions)
1065 Darrington Drive
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-6696 | phone
(919) 469-6697 | fax
We'll be there from 7:30 to 10:00 am. See you there!
Bob
Preston Walk (directions)
1065 Darrington Drive
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-6696 | phone
(919) 469-6697 | fax
We'll be there from 7:30 to 10:00 am. See you there!
Bob
#30
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
This Saturday, I propose that we meet at the place Ken suggested:
"Wake Zone" coffee shop:
6108 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
Corner of Davis Drive & Old Jenks Rd
I've spoken to the proprietor who said he would like to have us there.
I'll get there bright and early at 7:30 - show up whenever you can.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Bob
"Wake Zone" coffee shop:
6108 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
Corner of Davis Drive & Old Jenks Rd
I've spoken to the proprietor who said he would like to have us there.
I'll get there bright and early at 7:30 - show up whenever you can.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Bob