Dan Sushi & Hibachi in Fuquay-Varina

Dan Sushi & Hibachi is located on Main St in Fuquay. They serve both modern, contemporary, chic, and traditional Japanese cuisine. The ingredients are always fresh and sourced from all over the world to create the most authentic taste, with specialty rolls with delicate sauces to give you the best taste.

Their menu accommodates all food enthusiasts with almost 100 items on the menu, including: appetizers, salads, entrees, sushi rolls, rice and noodle meals, sashimi and more. For those that appreciate a little kick, there are also spicy variations and options for most meals as well as vegetarian options. In addition to their amazing food, they always have coupons and deals available on their website that can be used in both online order or redeemed in store. Don’t miss out on the deals or authentic Japanese food! They are now allowing dine-in but do provide curbside pick-up of delivery. You can order now! View their menu HERE. We showcase all things local on all our social media outlets: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Be sure to like and follow us to stay up-to-date with Fuquay-Varina events!  

2021 FUQUAY-VARINA 4TH OF JULY

We are halfway through the year and Independence Day is already here! 2021 has been a wild ride and we are happy to see Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs consistently growing with new developments and more people moving to town. With businesses opening up more, it’s great feeling like things are coming back to normal! If you’re in the area we have quite the list of events for you this year!

Fuquay-Varina Independence Day

We have all been waiting for this! Awesome music, amazing local food vendors and the outstanding fireworks! The Town of Fuquay-Varina is going all out this year to celebrate and we are so excited.

Saturday, July 3rd from 6pm to 10pm South Park 900 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina NC 27526

  Stars, Stripes, and Sunflowers It’s sunflower season and they are kicking things off with one heck of a concert! Bring your own chairs or blanket to enjoy the music. You will have 5 acre’s of sunflowers to walk through and take photos. It’ll be one BIG party with local breweries coming in and serving their best drinks for the summer! Friday, July 2nd from 6pm to 11pm CATHIS Farm Events 544 Falcon Rd, Lillington NC 27546   Holly Springs Independence Day Continue the celebration out in Holly Springs! Nothing can beat the 20 various food trucks they’ll be having or the live music that will be going on. Bring family and friends to see the best firework show to come! Monday, July 5th at 6pm Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC 27540   Fuquay Fireworks Pre-Party

Join the pre-celebration party at Oaklyn Springs Brewery! There will be drinks and you’ll be able to get a bite of some authentic Chicago style hotdogs with some veggie styled options. This will be a great stop if you’re feeling really hungry!

Saturday, July 3rd from 2:30pm to 5:30pm Oaklyn Springs Brewery 2912 N Main St. Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina 27526

We hope you all have an amazing 4th of July weekend!!!

Celebrate All Fathers This Sunday!

Did you run out of ideas for Father’s Day? Don’t worry Front Porch Realty has your back! We have two great events going on in the Fuquay-Varina area. You have to love these local small businesses coming up with new things to-do. WANDER MARKET This Sunday at the Oaklyn Spring Brewery in Fuquay there will be local artists, live music, slow roasted meats from Wandering Moose food truck & some of the best beer in the Triangle will make for a unique way to hang with the Dad’s in your life. This event is fur baby friendly so bring the whole family to enjoy the day and celebrate dads! Date: Sunday, June 20th Address: 2912 N Main St. Suite 100, Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 Time: 1 pm – 5 pm DAD PARTY The Mason Jar Lager company is hosting their very own Dad Party! All are invited: dad’s, soon to be dad’s, and those celebrating dad’s! LITE is returning this summer and having a special father’s day release. Jeffrey Amendola of Amendola Family Cigars will be here rolling and selling his cigars. And La Republica will be serving their delicious food all afternoon! Date: Sunday, June 20th Address: 341 E Broad St. Suite 1051, Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 Time: 12 pm – 5 pm

Cottage Home in Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Home Sweet Home at 218 Ballentine Street | Fuquay-Varina, NC  This vibrant cottage home has everything you need from an open floor plan to a gorgeous backyard! It has been newly-fenced and recently remodeled making the home feel like new. There’s a great amount of space between the living area and kitchen. No bumping into anyone as you walk around. Once you make it to the deck out back you won’t be able to resist how amazing the greenery is all around the home! The current owners love the“landscaping and outdoor space, all the natural lighting that comes through inside the house and huge yard for entertaining guests!” There is plenty of room to gather and relax on the sprawling deck. Downtown Fuquay-Varina is just a short walk for some dinner and shopping. When you’re home you will feel a great amount of privacy but due to the location you get to be close to town which it makes it so easy for running errands. The home sold in 48 hours and is now UNDER CONTRACT but if you are in search of a home similar to this one contact us HERE. One of our real estate professionals can get you started on the process as soon as you’re ready!

Fuquay Recreation Park For All

Love the outdoors? Are you and your family excited to get out this summer after the long quarantine days? The perfect place is closer than you think.

Fuquay has 20 recreation parks and 500 acres of land to be explored. You can even pick the park that best suits you and your family! Each park is unique with its own mix of possible outdoor activities. Some parks include picnic shelters, parks, baseball/softball fields, and/or tennis courts.

Hilltop Needmore Town Park & Preserve is one of the best parks you can go to for riding your bike or for going on walks. They have numerous trails and open from sunrise to sunset. You can find a variety of plants as well as animals through the trails making it a great spot for photography. Just be careful not to get too close!

It’s a place to relax, exercise and just be able to enjoy. Some residents come together at the park to have yoga sessions or the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association will hold events at the park. You can visit their website to see the latest events to come or SIGN UP for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on things to do in Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs!

Little Portugal in Fuquay-Varina!

Looking for something a little different? You have to try out Little Portugal! Owned by Rosemary and Helder Pereira, you are going to feel like you are right at home in their restaurant. If you haven’t had Portuguese food then what better way to have your first taste than at Little Portugal. It’s rare to find authentic food around town. One of the top sellers off their MENU are the pastries, like their custard tart dessert! They are quick to sell out so make sure to stop by before they run out. They do hold a variety of pastries, cheese and sausages that you can purchase while your food is being made. Little Portugal & Appliance Rehab are celebrating their first birthday and are inviting you to come join them! It is also to celebrate Fuquay-Varina’s first ever Dia De Portugal (Portugal Day). They will have food, activities and live music for this family affair. Event Details: Dia De Portugal June 12th, 2021 12 pm – 5 pm 736 N. Main St. Fuquay-Varina, NC We keep up with all things that happen in Fuquay-Varina from big events to new shops coming to town. Stay informed when you SIGN UP for our monthly newsletter!

Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Operation Fly Our Flag is having their own event located at The Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay Varina off of E Broad Street. The annual event is to remember the fallen and honor those who have served. Head out on Sunday, May 30th, from 12pm-4pm for live music, raffles, a food truck, and beer! No cost!

For more information: https://fb.me/e/e18HKRjyL

Niche Wine Lounge on N Main Street in Holly Springs has the perfect way to end your Memorial Day. With Cousins Maine Lobster food truck @5pm, live music starting @5:30pm and half price glasses and bottles of wine all day Monday, May 31st, you can’t go wrong.

For more information head to their website: https://www.nichewinelounge.com/ or Stay Happening’s blog to keep up with current events: https://stayhappening.com/e/monday-food-truck-and-wine-special-with-cousins-maine-lobster-E2ISTLBKVFW

For a family event and some time outdoors, head out to Lillington this memorial day. Stroller Strong Moms is hosting a walk to remember those who served this country. All are welcome!

For more information and details: https://fb.me/e/OvWUeyrk

Local Easter Celebrations This Weekend!

Spring is finally here and Easter is coming! You know here at Front Porch Realty, how much we love to support our local community. This weekend will be packed full of events and we have curated a list of options for you if you needed some ideas. The list focuses on the Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs areas. From sweet hopping events to Sunday services.  Piney Grove Baptist Church
  • Sunrise Service – The Break of Dawn (Sun, April 4th 6:45am – 7:30am) Start your Easter with a sunrise service outdoors! It’ll be a cozy morning. Watch the sun rise as you enjoy the music. Breakfast will be served right after the service to top it off.
  Fuquay-Varina UMC
  • Easter Egg-Venture (Thurs, April 1st – Sun, April ^th) RSVP for some ultimate fun (safely of course). FVUMC have created an event for the family to enjoy but keeping them safe at the same time! It’ll be a six day event to space out time for everyone and not over-crowd.
  • Sunrise Service on the Front Lawn (Sun, April 4th 6:45am) Join the community for the morning sunrise on Easter Sunday. You will need to bring your own chairs and be sure to wear comfortable shoes for when walking over the grass.
  Sunrise United Methodist Church
  • Easter Alive (Sun, April 4th 8:30am – 10:30am) Feel Easter come alive as you experience significant events that led to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. After the service there will be a fun craft activity and an egg hunt for the kids.
    The Vineyard Church of Holly Springs
  • Easter at the Vineyard (Sun, April 4th 11am) Enjoy Easter Sunday service outdoors in celebration of the resurrection of life along with worship. Then to finish such a beautiful morning. Lunch will be served by Annie Bell’s Catering!
Evangel Church
    • Easter Egg Hunt (Sat, April 3rd 12pm – 1pm) This egg hunt will be great for the kids to enjoy! If you already had plans for Sunday, this won’t get in the way. It should be warm out this Saturday so go get that sunshine. Spring is here!
We are so happy Spring is here and hope that you all have a blessed weekend!

2-Story Fuquay-Varina Home with Large Backyard

Bring it all home to 505 Quartz Valley Way, Fuquay-Varina | Avalon Springs AVALON SPRINGS is located on the “East” side of Fuquay-Varina. Located only minutes away from Downtown Fuquay-Varina. Avalon Springs provides access to a community pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, and trails surrounding the area. If you or your family love to be outdoors often, this would be a great place to settle into! This wide-open plan has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and lots of natural light. The owner has given it their special touches and it looks amazing. From the hardwood/tiled floors to the coffered ceiling, you’ll feel like you’re in a new construction home! The kitchen is perfect for gatherings as well as family time with a large center island, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. If this hom eis not quite what you are looking for, Fuquay-Varina has various up-coming communities that our Front Porch Realty Agents could show you. We are currently teamed up with several local Custom-Home Builders for the new development of Purfoy Place! Learn more… Contact us directly and we can answer all your real estate questions!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2020 has been quite the year for surprises and hardships and we are all ready to bid it farewell! FRONT PORCH REALTY has been working hard to find some great New Year’s options and wanted to share what we have found with all of you! All are held locally within the Triangle. If you’ve been stuck at home and just dying to get out and do something fun, now is the time to do so! New Year’s Eve Five Course Meal – Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing From 4:30pm to 9pm (201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603) Enjoy a special evening at the Wye Hill. Wind down, relax and socialize (at a distance of course). Bring your friends or family to join you as you spend your last moments of 2020 together! For safe distancing the setting will be held outside on their heated, covered and cozy patio. It’ll be a perfect night as you enjoy the 5 course meal they will be serving and their amazing dessert to top it off. New Year’s Eve Light Show – Holland Road Lights Starts at 5:30pm (409 Holland Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526) A fun-filled drive by experience as Holland Road Lights wraps up another season with an outstanding show. Enjoy a spectacular light show and hear hard hitting beats, nothing will stop those hips from moving! There will even be free glow sticks while supply lasts! WRAL Nights of LightsWRAL TV Starts at 5:30pm ( 2105 Umstead Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603) Take a drive through Dorothea Dix Park and check out the mile long holiday lighting. You can’t get any safer than watching the show from your car. Don’t miss the last day to see it! N.W.L. Un-New Years Eve Party – Niche Wine Lounge From 6pm to 10pm (109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540) Toast at 8:30pm for the New Year! Eat good food and jam to live music played by Liz Reedy. Festivities will take place on their heated outdoor seating area. Lights On The Meadow Lights On the Meadow From 6pm to 9pm (9301 Hay Meadow Ct, Raleigh, NC 27603) This family began sharing their joy 23 years ago! Celebrate with them and see their light show. You may even see some favorite characters such as Frosty, Rudolph, and Mickey and catch a glimpse of Santa himself. They have over 40 inflatables to enjoy! You will want to tune to channel 88.3 FM to listen as the lights dance to the music. This will be a fantastic treat for the kids! A Night To Remember, A Year to Forget – Tin Roof Raleigh Starts at 6pm (304 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603) Come join the crew as they toast 2020 goodbye and say “hello” to the new year! Table reservation will be required. They will have packages that include Champagne for the Table, Appetizer Platter, your choice of Domestic Bucket of Beer or Bucket of Seltzers. Fees will apply once you reserve. HAPPY NEW YEAR from our FRONT PORCH family to yours! We are here for you for any local real estate need you may have! Let us know HERE!