This is an award winning art and craft gallery displaying some exclusive local and regional fine craft created by hundreds of America’s most accomplished crafts people. These are completely handmade items that form a perfect choice for unique gifts, seasonal décor, ornaments, accessories and more. There are many interesting craft events also held throughout the year featuring process demonstrations with live music and refreshments.
A local bookstore in Chapel Hill displays a stock of new and used adult and children's titles. Special orders are accepted on request plus various author’s events are held on the weekly basis. Trade credit is also offered on used books. The next door coffee shop is an add-on to this store as they allow getting your beverage along while you sit to read your pick.
Tin Roof Teas operates from the Cameron Village Shopping Center, showcasing the Hinson family's love of high quality teas from around the globe. Over 250 teas await shoppers at this tea boutique, ranging from black to white, herbal to fruit, oolong to rooibos. Not satisfied to cover one subject completely, Tin Roof has also started carrying premium chocolates of equally diverse nationalities. Tin Roof Teas is a highly specialized tea boutique that is absolutely worth a stop for tea fanatics in the Raleigh area.
Videri Chocolate Factory is a must visit for chocolate connoisseurs in Raleigh. Occupying the former Raleigh Depot building, on offer are an array of decadent and meticulously-handmade chocolates and sweet treats. What sets their creations apart is the use of the finest cacao beans exclusively hand-selected from across the globe that are roasted on site and tempered to perfection. Sample the classic dark chocolate or the half-and-half dark-milk, or adventurous palates can opt for original flavor combinations like sea salt and pink peppercorn. Take a self-guided tour of the factory and head out for a drink after on their BYOB patio.
Established in 1999 by baker Lionel Vatinet, La Farm Bakery is a storehouse of bread baking expertise in the model of French boulangeries. Dozens of types of breads and baked goods are offered here including seasonal specials, breakfast pastries, tarts, cakes, and monthly specialties. Vatinet ensures that all the products are fresh, made with the choicest of ingredients, and baked to perfection. Everything is organic and devoid of preservatives and artificial flavors. La Farm offers catering services and baking classes.
Chapel Hill Sportswear is the brainchild of an alumnus of the local University of North Carolina. This shop sells sports equipment and apparel for men, women and children and is frequented by the students and sportspeople of this university. It stocks gear for cheerleading, fencing, basketball, lacrosse, wrestling, cross country running, diving and softball among other sports activities. One can also shop for polo shirts, key rings, decals, magnets, banners, flags and dog leashes. The downstairs section caters to children and women and displays Carolina hats, jackets, socks and hoods, while the upper area is devoted to Nike merchandise.