A great drink deserves a great bite beside it. Our small plates at Apex Aqua Vitae in Apex, North Carolina are designed as perfect accompaniments — shareable, satisfying and built to make a cocktail or a glass of wine last a little longer.
Light pairings
For grazing, the Charcuterie Board is a centerpiece: Cabernet-infused BellaVitano, parmigiano reggiano and aged gruyère with crackers, mixed nuts, dried salami, carrots and grapes. Lighter still, the warm Hummus Dip and the hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip arrive with carrots, grapes and pita, while the Cheese & Crackers Platter keeps things simple with cheddar, gouda and pepper jack.
These plates are ideal alongside a glass of wine, a spritz or one of our signature cocktails — easy to share across the table.
Hot baskets
When you want something warm, the Vegetable Samosas deliver spiced potato and pea turnovers with smoky harissa aioli, the Crab Cake Bites bring breaded crab with the same addictive aioli, and the Chicken Quesadilla Cornucopias serve quesadilla bites in tortilla cones with pico de gallo.
Pair the Crab Cake Bites with Champagne, the samosas with a spicy Midas’ Touch, or the quesadilla cornucopias with a cold beer for a genuinely well-matched evening.
Built to pair with your drink
Every plate on our menu is designed with a glass in mind. The saltiness of charcuterie makes wine taste rounder; the smoky harissa aioli on our hot baskets loves a spicy cocktail; and simple cheese and crackers let a fine whiskey or a delicate white shine without competition.
That is the whole idea behind small plates at a drinks-first bar — food that flatters what is in your glass rather than upstaging it. Share a few across the table, order another round, and let the evening stretch out. In Apex, it is our recipe for a relaxed, genuinely enjoyable night out in the Triangle.
Good to know
- Bar: Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar
- Category: Food
- Where: Apex, North Carolina, in the heart of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Triangle
- Easy to reach from: Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville and Holly Springs
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Frequently asked questions
What food does Apex Aqua Vitae serve?
A menu of shareable small plates including charcuterie, hummus dip, spinach & artichoke dip, crab cake bites and chicken quesadilla cornucopias.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — the Hummus Dip, Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Vegetable Samosas are all vegetarian.
Are the small plates good for sharing?
Absolutely — they are designed as accompaniments to drinks and are easy to share across the table.
Visit Apex Aqua Vitae — Liquid Luxury & Bar in Apex, North Carolina. Explore the full menu at lightpink-chamois-855074.hostingersite.com/ or call 919-267-4246. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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