“Join our local restaurants in celebrating culinary talents, exquisite cuisine, and dynamic atmospheres. For a fixed price, diners will enjoy one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert – the ultimate opportunity to experience new dishes or restaurant venues.”

It looks as though lunch is $15 a person and dinner is $25 a person. Check out their website, Triangle Restaurant Week, to find out which restaurants are involved!  

Do you have a favorite Mexican restaurant in the area???

APEX, NC – May 11, 2007 – In Ancient Greek culture, the Matriarch of the family was a position of great power and influence. So when it comes to honoring your Mother this Mother’s Day, Kirk and Denise Hatzidakis at CIOS (pronounced Khi-os) Greek Restaurant can show you how it’s done.   

“Celebrating Motherhood” will run from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11th at CIOS on Highway 55 in Apex.  All Mother’s will receive a free dessert, including the legendary chocolate cobbler, and enjoy drawings for prizes throughout the day like gift certificates to area spas and beauty salons. 

“Family celebrations are the cornerstone of Greek tradition, and Mother’s Day is one of our biggest celebrations,” said Denise Hatzidakis, owner of CIOS.  “It will be a great day for the entire family, so we hope to see multiple generations of grandmothers, mothers, sons and daughters.” 

The Greek island of CIOS, home to the Hatzidakis family for generations is known for its polite and peaceful residents who welcome visitors and guests with kindness and hospitality.  Following the family tradition, CIOS in Apex brings old-world authentic Greek cuisine to your table, often pairing it with Greek wines of superior quality.  Live musical entertainment and belly dancing is available most nights, along with catering services.  CIOS is located at

in Apex.  For more information, call (919) 363-5288, or visit www.xioscafe.com.

There is such a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, honey, plants, herbs, etc you could spend all day there. I didn’t have a lot of time today so I just got some strawberries and a lemon-lime-ade. Inside the upper building is more permanent shops and the booth where they sell lemonade and ice cream…. is a must! I got a lemon-lime-ade and it has cherries, orange, lemon, and lime slices in it and it was so good! It was soo good I forgot to pay for it, haha, but don’t worry I went back!

The breakfast I’ve had at their restaurant is also really good. I’ve never been to the seafood restaurant, but I heard it was good as well. Next time you feel like cooking in or getting some homemade baked goods I definitely recommend the Farmers Market.

Don’t forget that some local towns have their own farmers markets as well! Does your town have a great farmers market?

Have you been to Mulberry on Main before? What did you think?

 My question today though is……where are some good locally owned and operated restaurants in your town! I’ve gotten some good suggestions in the past and am always trying to discover more places! Let me know what your favorite is, so I can check it out!

Applebee’s fundraiser for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. They have promised to raise $100,000 during the Men’s National Colligate Basketball Tournament, and as I’m sure you know, this is the final weekend! Guests can dine at the restaurant and donate $1 to the foundation and get to put their name on their favorite team’s paper basketball, or they can donate $5 and have the chance to shoot a basketball in a mini-hoop and score a free dessert or appetizer. The fundraiser lasts until Monday.

Have you ever been there for dinner before…what was your experience like?