What’s Up, Wake covers the people, places, restaurants, and events of Wake County, North Carolina. Through conversations with local personalities from business owners to town staff and influencers to volunteers, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Wake County an outstanding place to live. Presented by Cherokee Media Group, the publishers of local lifestyle magazines Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad, What’s Up, Wake covers news and happenings in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Wake Forest.
What’s Up, Wake
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What’s Up, Wake covers the people, places, restaurants, and events of Wake County, North Carolina. Through conversations with local personalities from business owners to town staff and influencers to volunteers, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Wake County an outstanding place to live. Presented by Cherokee Media Group, the publishers of local lifestyle magazines Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad, What’s Up, Wake covers news and happenings in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Wake Forest.
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Recent Episodes
July 30, 2026
Brewing Something Special with Sam Nelson of Pretty Good Coffee Company
<p>Melissa interviews Sam Nelson, owner of Pretty Good Coffee Company, a North Carolina-based luxury mobile coffee cart business that grew from his home espresso hobby into a catering-focused operation. Sam explains why he chose the cart model over a brick-and-mortar shop, emphasizing flexibility and lower overhead, and shares how the “Pretty Good” name became a fun part of the brand. He describes his Chick-fil-A-inspired approach to fast, friendly hospitality and breaks down what “specialty coffee” means—precision, consistency, and even water quality—while noting their partnership with Black & White Coffee Roasters in Wake Forest. They discuss latte art, including a latte-art printer for custom logos and faces, how they balance speed and quality, training baristas for friendliness first, favorite events, launching a third cart, and future expansion into other mobile food and beverage concepts like bartending.</p><p>00:00 Meet Sam Nelson<br>02:52 From Chicago to Raleigh<br>03:22 Birthday Espresso Spark<br>03:52 Why Coffee on Wheels<br>05:19 The Pretty Good Name<br>06:17 Chick-fil-A Service Mindset<br>07:20 What Is Specialty Coffee<br>09:14 Beans Origins and Processing<br>12:09 Latte Art and Printers<br>13:51 Speed Quality and Gear<br>15:13 How Booking Works<br>17:37 Favorite Clients and Dream Venues<br>19:06 Decaf After 5 PM<br>19:19 Favorite Event Venues<br>19:59 Leadership Lessons Learned<br>21:14 Hiring Friendly Baristas<br>22:05 Latte Art Is Hard<br>23:09 Perfect Day Running Carts<br>24:00 Indoor vs Outdoor Setups<br>24:38 Three Carts Scaling Up<br>25:06 Future Beyond Coffee<br>26:22 Lightning Round Fun<br>27:16 Seasonal Signature Drinks<br>28:31 Wild Latte Art Requests<br>29:28 Where To Book Them<br>29:48 Final Thanks And Wrap</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
July 23, 2026
A Taste for Telling Stories with Food Writer David McCreary
<p>The host interviews David McCreary, a freelance food feature writer for Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad since 2004, about how he got into food writing, his process for pitching and covering monthly themes, and why he focuses on positive storytelling rather than anonymous food criticism. McCreary discusses changes in the Triangle dining scene over the past 20 years, highlighting growth in Cary, Fenton, Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, and emphasizes supporting local restaurateurs in a volatile industry. He shares tips for aspiring food writers, his biggest restaurant turnoff (a dirty restroom), and recommendations including Cilantro Indian Cafe, Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, and the hidden gem Frankie Frank’s hot dog cart, plus nostalgia picks like Darryl’s and Mr. Dunderbak’s.</p><p>00:00 Meet the Food Writer<br>02:42 How He Got Started<br>03:24 The Art of Describing Food<br>04:11 Behind the Scenes Process<br>05:39 Saying No to Bad Fits<br>06:20 Not a Critic Just Positive<br>07:53 What Makes Dining Great<br>08:40 Triangle Food Boom<br>10:49 Why Local Restaurants Matter<br>12:49 Favorite Bites and Trends<br>16:10 Foods He Avoids<br>17:25 Closures and COVID Impact<br>18:37 Keeping Writing Fresh<br>19:40 Food Critics Then and Now<br>20:28 Food Critics Today<br>20:53 Influencers Shape Dining<br>21:38 Bathroom Cleanliness Test<br>23:24 Restaurants Worth Reviving<br>24:34 Hard Parts of Food Writing<br>26:14 Hidden Gem Hot Dogs<br>29:03 Awkward Check Surprise<br>30:49 Tips for New Food Writers<br>32:25 Triangle Weekend Must Eats<br>34:29 Wrap Up and Thanks.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
July 16, 2026
Inside Holly Springs Growth with Tonya Palumbo
<p>Executive Director Tonya Palumbo discusses how the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses as a 501(c)(6) membership organization, distinct from government and from 501(c)(3) nonprofits. She shares how member needs have shifted through rapid growth and rising costs, highlighting resources like business education, advocacy, networking, and access to small-business health insurance options through partnerships including the NC Chamber and Carolina HealthWorks. Palombo explains initiatives such as joint ribbon cuttings that connect multiple businesses at once and the chamber’s supplier program that helps historically underutilized businesses become HUB certified and connect with large employers like Fujifilm and Amgen to keep spending local. She also covers fundraising efforts that have raised over $100,000 for the Holly Springs Food Cupboard, downtown revitalization, community festivals, and the chamber’s milestone of a female-led executive committee and board.</p><p>00:00 Meet Tonya Palumbo<br>02:20 Photography Roots<br>03:51 What Chambers Do<br>04:54 Small Business Needs<br>08:06 Big Growth Impact<br>08:44 Supplier Hub Program<br>10:52 Downtown Boom<br>12:52 Joint Ribbon Cuttings<br>16:21 Food Cupboard Fundraising<br>18:48 Women Leading Chamber<br>21:30 Supplier Program Deep Dive<br>23:58 Events And Future<br>26:07 Why Join Chamber<br>28:37 How To Connect<br>29:11 Closing Thanks</p>
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