What's with the lack of luxury in this area? (Raleigh: wedding, taxes) - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary - North Carolina (NC) -The Triangle Area - Page 7 - City-Data Forum

TarHeelNick · 07-31-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejaquish

next on the agenda:

"the lack of high end pizza."

can't find lox on a bagel in this podunk pos town!!

MikeJaquish · 07-31-2019, 02:46 PM

Dang hard to find Iron City Beer, too.

cowboy_wilhelm · 07-31-2019, 04:09 PM

I've never understood high-end dining. You're literally flushing your money down the toilet.

family4e · 07-31-2019, 04:16 PM

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_...aire_Next_Door

ContainednCary · 07-31-2019, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

Next on the agenda:

"The Lack of High End Pizza."

Well, now that you mention it.....

TarHeelNick · 07-31-2019, 05:47 PM

Don't worry I did my part today. Held my pinky up the entire time I was guzzling my blue moon when I got home. (I didn't have an orange though so not quite the height of luxury).

BoBromhal · 07-31-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IHeartData

Those were just easy examples and they qualify but please tell us about the most luxurious luxury. We need proper expertise.

we also have a Nordstrom's. And to me, buying a $300 shirt, $500 sweater, and $900 suit jacket at full price at several places is plenty of "luxury".

The Umstead Hotel IS defined as luxury based on ratings.

BoBromhal · 07-31-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboy_wilhelm

I've never understood high-end dining. You're literally flushing your money down the toilet.

eventually, yes.

of course, why eat anything but dried beans that you've cooked at home with no flavoring?

greenie72 · 08-01-2019, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BoBromhal

The Umstead Hotel IS defined as luxury based on ratings.

Every year around our anniversary and birthdays, we think about where to go out to dinner and I consider the Umstead.

And every year, we always wind up eating bbq or something.

I think I'm ok with that.

VickiR · 08-01-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RedZin

I feel for you, OP. I also wish there was an Hermes nearby.

One can never own enough Birkins, really.

I'm with you 100% too!

We used to have a Louis Vuitton in the Saks but it didn't last.

The closest Tiffany & Co. is in Charlotte, along with Louis Vuitton.

Cartier? No where in sight!

Ok...I'll admit it...I collect Jewelry. Yes, we can shop online but it isn't the same as SEEING it in person and TOUCHING it!

So, during the summer, when I travel with hubby, I make sure I hit the high end stores! And anything I buy then is considered a SOUVENIR!