Cary Magazine January/February 2019

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Mounir Saleh, founder of Sassool, is the culinary guide for the award-winning restaurant say his

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“He has such a nice feeling and taste for authentic Mediterranean food,” says Lawson. “It blows my mind that he is not in the kitchen full time cooking, because his cooking is that good.”

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FOR AS LONG AS I’ve been the editor of Cary Magazine, I’ve had conversations about the supposed decline of print media.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard variations on the theme: The future is digital. No one reads actual magazines anymore. Why are you wasting your time working in a dying industry?

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Giving this rapidly growing area its own publication makes room for Cary Magazine to dig deeper into the distinct issues facing Cary, Morrisville and Apex. It is my goal that this new focus will enable us to better explore what makes this part of Western Wake unique. In 2019, you can count on more stories about area small businesses along with our outstanding food and lifestyle articles.

I admit that part of Cary Magazine’s mission is to encourage readers to buy local and eat local, both powerful ways to support our friends and neighbors. Another piece of that mission is to build understanding and community pride through compelling images and engaging storytelling.

These are ambitious goals for a community publication, but working toward them keeps me optimistic and passionate about the future of this so-called ‘dying industry.’

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Experience the artistry of two talented women at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The Beyond: Georgia O'Keeffe and Contemporary Art explores O’Keeffe’s lasting influence, and Candida Hofer in Mexico showcases the photographer’s portraits of iconic buildings. Through Jan. 20. $18. 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. ncartmuseum.org

There’s still time to see the NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. See more than 20 larger than life lanterns, including the spectacular dragon on Symphony Lake. 6-10 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, through Jan. 13. $10-$20. 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. boothamphitheatre.com

4 Join folks from the Triangle Land Conservancy to learn how animals like beavers and snakes brave the winter.

The Get Wild! Winter Wonders hike will take you through the Brumley Nature Preserve and end with a campfire and s’mores. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Jan. 12. Free, pre-registration required. 3620 Old State Highway 10, Durham. triangleland.org/explore/events

3 Perk up your winter table with locally grown greens, fresh baked goods and N.C. seafood! The Western Wake Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon through April. 280 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. wwfm.ag 18 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

“Men Always Leave,” an original one-act play by local playwright Naima Ince-Griffiths, tells the story of a woman who must face the pains of the past to secure a positive future for her and her son. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1-3. $15. The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary. thecarytheater.com

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Celebrate the life, work and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Town of Cary’s Dreamfest 2019. Events include inspiring tales of the Civil Rights movement, an evening of music and song, two documentary films and a day of service at Good Hope Farm. Jan. 18-21. townofcary.org, search Dreamfest 2019

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Brian Reagin, violinist with the North Carolina Symphony, returns to the Friends of the Page-Walker Concert Series. Attendees will be treated to a classical repertoire on his Lorenzo and Tomasso Carcassi violin made in Florence, Italy in 1763. Feb. 17, 4 p.m. $18. 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. friendsofpagewalker.org

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7:30 p.m., Feb. 12-17. $25 and up. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. nctheatre.com To mark its 20th anniversary, Applause! Youth Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web.” The classic children’s story by E.B. White explores the life-saving power of friendship. Feb. 22-24, 7:30 and 3 p.m. $10.

Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. townofcary.org, search Applause! Youth Theatre.

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The 2019 Maggy Awards paint a portrait of excellence, with lots of repeat winners and a few new smiling faces. Whatever their specialty, these masters have turned customer service into an artform.

These local businesses are well-loved, and we have the votes to prove it. More than 9,000 Cary Magazine readers picked their favorites in this year’s judging of the Best of Western Wake.

But don’t take our word for it! See for yourself as you look through all of the winners. Their enthusiasm will put you in a great frame of mind.

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RESTAURANTS Sassool

Best Mediterranean Restaurant, honorable mention for Specialty Diet Named for family matriarch Cecilia “Sassool” Saleh, the third-generation restaurant and bakery serves up authentic Lebanese dishes that are also healthy, fresh and delicious. Owner Mounir Saleh is the driving force behind the restaurant, and the day-to-day operations are handled by daughters Noelle Scott, who runs the North Raleigh Sassool, and Simone Saleh Lawson, who manages the Cary location. A third location opened in July at the Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh.

“Cooking and making food is part of who we are. It’s part of our identity,” Saleh said. “Every time we’re feeding somebody in the Lebanese culture, it’s like we’re showing how much we enjoy people and how much we love their company by having that pride, that connection with food. It’s not a way to make a living; it’s not a way to make money. It’s a joy.”

The restaurant is popular with vegans and vegetarians, who can find several dishes to suit, including the popular fava bean salad. Lawson says everything is made fresh, so they can satisfy special dietary needs.

“Everything we do is mimicking the way my grandmother, my aunt, my dad host people at their home,” she said. “You’re supposed to have abundant food, everything very fresh, very tasty, and your guests or your customers — you’re there to satisfy their every request.” sassool.com

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Kathmandu Kitchen Scratch Kitchen & Taproom BEST APPETIZERS

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS Tazza Kitchen Rudy’s Pub & Grill

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SideBar The Mason Jar Tavern BEST BAKERY

LA FARM BAKERY

Once in a Blue Moon Bakery Great Harvest Bread Company

BEST BARBECUE

CITY BARBEQUE

(Big Mike’s) Brew N Que Danny’s Bar-B-Que BEST BREAKFAST

BRIGS RESTAURANTS First Watch Famous Toastery/Toast Cafe

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WINNER Best Mediterranean Restaurant

Noelle Scott, left, Mounir Saleh and Simone Saleh Lawson are behind Sassool’s everyday success.

“My dad is definitely the driving force,” says Scott.

“His passion for the business and for feeding people is contagious and inspiring.”

BEST BURGER AND FRIES

BEST COFFEE HOUSE

BEST STEAK HOUSE

BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR

THE WAKE ZONE ESPRESSO

ANGUS BARN

BEST DATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT

BEST SEAFOOD

REY’S

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Five Guys Abbey Road Tavern & Grill

Tazza Kitchen Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits

BREW Coffee Bar Crema Coffee Roaster & Bakery

Deans Kitchen + Bar The Full Moon Oyster Bar

Rey’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House BEST PIZZERIA

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS Salvio’s Pizzeria Johnny’s Pizza

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Tandoori chicken with mint-yogurt sauce

MOST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS Chick-fil-A Rudy’s Pub & Grill

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT

SUSHI-THAI

Tasu Asian Bistro Taipei 101 BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

SASSOOL

Neomonde Mediterranean Bosphorus Restaurant BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING Lugano Ristorante Ricci’s Trattoria

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT

CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ Kababbish Café Nazara Indian Bistro

BEST MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT

MI CANCUN

Totopos Street Food & Tequila Gonza Tacos y Tequila BEST SPECIALTY DIET

FIRST WATCH

Sassool Diced Gourmet Salads & Wraps BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

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Rudy’s Pub & Grill Crosstown Pub & Grill

Cilantro Indian Cafe Best Indian Restaurant

can send it out to the table. So with certain popular items – like chicken tikka masala,

Owners Tavassum Rahmen and

Moroccan hummus, butter chicken, some

Mustafa Ansari have built a loyal follow-

vegetable items like saag paneer – those

ing in the nearly five years that Cilantro

things we start cooking before we open.”

has been open in Cary’s MacGregor

The cuisine reflects the flavors of

Village. The couple puts a premium on

Rahmen’s home in northeast India and is

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

customer satisfaction and responding

characterized by fresh ingredients and ha-

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS

to their needs.

lal meats. Popular menu items include the

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BOND BROTHERS BEER CO. Fortnight Brewing Company Southern Peak Brewery

To serve customers with limited

mild bihari coconut curries and the spicy

time for lunch, Rahmen and her husband

chicken karahi. Most entrées come with

created daily Fast Lunch specials.

roghni naan, a yeast bread with a texture

“We have people who come in for

between traditional tandoori and pita bread.

lunch who only have half an hour,” said

“We’re here because of our customers,”

Rahmen. “Indian food takes a long time

said Rahmen. “They have supported us, and

to make. It has a lot of spices. It’s a long

their satisfaction is the most important thing.”

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City Barbeque Best Barbecue

At the Maggy-winning barbecue joint, the smokers are going night and day,

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turning out scrumptious turkey, chicken, spicy sausage, pulled pork and ribs. But the beef brisket is the star of the show, named best brisket in the country at the American Royal Invitational barbecue competition in 1998.

Jason Strickland, general manager of the Cary City Barbeque, has been with the company almost five years and says the brisket won him over.

“Before they actually interviewed me, they said, ‘Hey, let’s eat this food before the interview. We want you to see what it’s about,’” he said. “I’d never heard of the company when it first came to Cary.

Once I tasted that food, I thought, ‘if they do this every single day, there’s no choice but success for these guys.’”

Other distinctive dishes include the Brunswick stew, which has neither lima beans nor potatoes, the old-fashioned corn pudding and the potato salad.

“One of our employees in Ohio, his grandmother brought the corn pudding to a party that our owner was at. He told the lady that he had to have the recipe,” Strickland said. “The potato salad is a 100-year-old recipe from the owner’s wife’s great-grandmother.”

WINNER Best Barbecue Jason Strickland never gets tired of eating barbecue, and his favorites are the award-winning brisket and the spicy smoked sausage. “I was never a big fan of kielbasa or any type of smoked sausage until I had this.

It’s a Texas style, so they use a lot more peppers in the sausage than you would in a traditional kielbasa. It’s got a little kick when you eat it.”

The Cary restaurant, the first location in North Carolina, opened in April 2014.

Other Triangle locations are in North Raleigh, Garner and Durham. Each City Barbeque restaurant serves the local community by giving back about 10 percent of pre-tax profits to local charities and nonprofits. citybbq.com

The Mother Load, pictured, serves six people and retails for $59.

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Bad Daddy’s Sam I Am burger features ham, American cheese, pesto and a fried egg.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Best Burger and Fries Bad

Daddy’s

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consistency, claiming the Maggy win for a second year. Hungry for more juicy facts about this favorite burger joint? Order up!

2007 The year the first Bad Daddy’s opened in Charlotte.

2013 Bad Daddy’s opens in Morrisville’s Park West Village

12 Specialty burgers on the menu.

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits Best Pizzeria, Appetizers, Cocktails, Neighborhood Bar, Outdoor Dining and Most Kid-Friendly; honorable mention for Best Date Night Restaurant With six Maggy wins and one honorable mention, it’s clear that our read-

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Royster and Amy Pilz believe that supporting the community is as important

top your burger

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as great food.

“We support the community, so they support us back. We do a lot of give-backs to local schools, local charities, anything that we can do,” said Ashley Royster.

Every March, Ruckus hosts a St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event, which last year raised more than $72,000 for cancer research. In December, the Raising a Ruckus nonprofit collects money for Christmas gifts and other necessities for needy families in Western Wake. In 2017, 45 families at eight area schools benefited from the generosity of Ruckus staff, patrons and community partners. ruckuspizza.com

Mi Cancun

Best Mexican/Latin American Restaurant This Grace Park dining spot opened in 2015, and since then it has built a solid reputation for service and value. This is the first time Mi Cancun has appeared on the Maggy list, and if the reviews are anything to go by – it won’t be the last!

Diners rave about the consistently great food, the lively atmosphere and the huge margaritas. Most of all, folks can’t say enough about the fresh guacamole, made right at your table. Also worth mentioning are the express lunches for busy professionals, the vegetarian menu, and the complementary valet parking.

Locations at the Holly Springs Towne Center and in North Raleigh also serve up a tasty mix of traditional Mexican fare. micancunmx.com

First Watch

Best Specialty Diet, honorable mention for Best Breakfast The breakfast, lunch and brunch spot opened in Cary in March 2017, and has quickly become a favorite for folks seeking a healthy way to start their day.

“We offer items that you wouldn’t typically find on menus, from coconut-chia seed pudding to healthier omelets and items that utilize egg whites instead of the full eggs,” Ruckus Nachos can be customized with three different meats and a variety of toppings.

BELOW: Ruckus bartender Karin McDaniels prepares a drink with apricot-infused vodka. The strawberry-infused vodka, left, goes into the popular strawberry lemonade.

said Mark Shaulis, general manager.

Avocado Toast, with fresh avocado, seasoning, and lemon on multigrain bread, and served with two eggs, is by far, the top seller, he says. Other favorites are quinoa power bowls, house-made granola and hearty skillet hash.

“At First Watch, our mission is simple; it’s ‘you first.’ We value our time together — the people who we serve, the people who we work with — to create genuine connections and respect,” said Shaulis. “We try to treat everybody as friends serving friends.”

All five Triangle First Watch franchises are locally owned by VIM Holdings, which also owns Cary’s Tribeca Tavern. firstwatch.com/locations/cary

Rudy’s Pub & Grill This Apex hangout should get an award for consistency, netting three honorable mentions in the Appetizer, Neighborhood Bar and Most

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Kid-Friendly categories.

Rob and Amy Bankoski took over the pub in 2013 with the goal of making a great restaurant even better, starting with the food. Popular appetizers include Buffalo shrimp and Bavarian pretzel bites that come with house-made

HONORABLE MENTION

cheese dip.

2019

“The foundation of our success is our food.

It’s all made from scratch, we don’t use frozen stuff, and we use organic, locally grown produce,” said Rob Bankoski. “We’re a neighborhood-oriented place where everybody knows everybody. It’s a ‘Cheers’-type atmosphere.”

Now there is something going on every night, from Trivia Tuesdays to Kid Day Thursdays and twice-a-week Poker nights. “All of our events draw different crowds,” said Bankoski. rudysofapex.com CARY MAGAZINE 29

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WINNER Best Real Estate Agent

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISER

BEST MORTGAGE OFFICER

DR. TODD STAKER, STAKER CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

ETHAN CARR, AXA ADVISORS

ANDREW MCCAULEY, SUNTRUST BANK

Dr. Blake Livingood, Triangle Health Center Dr. Tim Swank, Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine & Wellness Center BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

COASTAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION State Employees’ Credit Union BB&T 30 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

Jason Jonczak, Edward Jones TIE: David Hellinger, Hellinger Financial / Jeff Raxlin, Southern Bank BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OR HOME RENOVATION SPECIALIST

LOYD BUILDERS Rufty Homes Kirkwood Builders

Greg Donohue, SunTrust Bank Kendra McCormick, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group BEST INSURANCE AGENT

TERI LAROCCA, STATE FARM Louis Prosser, Eagle Strategies Sally Cox, State Farm

SERVICES Heidi Harris Home Sweet Heidi Realty Best Real Estate Agent

A first-time Maggy winner, Heidi Harris and her team have been matching clients with their dream homes for seven years.

Backed by BHHS York Simpson Underwood Realty, Home Sweet Heidi also includes real estate agents Renee Schenk, Libby Azzarello, Emily Adkins and Erika Strahin. They bring knowledge about the Triangle market and a dedication to working hard and having fun.

“Our tagline is, ‘We do the hustle, so you don’t have the hassle,’” said Harris. “The normal person isn’t doing residential real estate every day. We are.”

Real estate is a people business, and she says educating clients, assessing their needs and creating trust is vital for success.

“In our job we see people at their best and we see people at their worst. When we can come through a transaction and make really wonderful relationships, that’s really rewarding,” Harris said, adding that driving around looking at houses means lots of conversations.

“I talk to clients more than I talk to my husband.

We’re in these really deep relationships, and then there’s closing, and I miss them.” homesweetheidi.com The Home Sweet Heidi team is, from left, Libby Azzarello, Emily Adkins, Renee Schenk, Heidi Harris and Erika Strahin.

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

BEST ORTHODONTIST

HEIDI HARRIS, HOME SWEET HEIDI REALTY

DR. TODD BOVENIZER, BOVENIZER & BAKER ORTHODONTICS

Adam Lindsay, ReMax Advantage Scott Korbin, Coldwell Banker HPW

Dr. Kelly Ritter, Dr. Kelly Ritter Orthodontics Dr. Reid Brogden, Brogden Orthodontics

BEST AUTO MECHANIC SHOP

BEST ATTORNEY

ATLANTIC TIRE & SERVICE Frantz Automotive Cary Car Care

JACKIE BEDARD, CAROLINA FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING Paul Yokabitus, NC Planning Linda Ward, Ward Family Law Group

BEST DENTIST

DR. BOBBI STANLEY, STANLEY DENTISTRY

Dr. Allan Acton, Cary Family Dental Dr. Timothy Barlow, Timothy Barlow DDS BEST EYE DOCTOR

DR. KENNETH ROUSSELO, PRESTON OPTOMETRY CENTER Dr. Uwe Canting, Canting Optometry TIE: Dr. Don Cloninger, eyecarecenter / Dr. Phil Vito, Holly Springs Eye Associates

“Timeless design is reflected in a collection of treasures from a life well lived” southernstudio.com 919.362.5143

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Q

How long have you been a financial

consistent with recommendations to make

adviser? I have been in the financial

sure they are in line with client goals and

services industry for a little over 3 years

risk tolerance.

now and with AXA coming up on a year.

contributed photo

What

Ethan Carr, AXA Advisors

Best Financial Adviser

makes

When should people seek financial financial

help? There is no right time, because the

adviser? Client care is number one, not

a

good

appropriate answer is all the time. Major

only in the business relationship but also

life events are triggers for individuals to

caring for the client and the client’s family

begin thinking about their financial future,

in a personal manner. Communication is

but with financial planning, there is no such

&

A

next — being available to discuss with

thing as beginning too early. However,

clients, following up in a timely manner,

beginning too late is one of the biggest

and constantly reviewing the plans set forth

risks involved.

to ensure that they are on track to meet goals. Also, consistency — throughout the

raleigh.axa-advisors.com

entire planning process, it’s important to be

Loyd Builders

Best custom home builder or home renovation specialist

Locally, you can find the company’s

financial education, increase affordable

homes in the Sweetwater neighborhood in

housing and promote financial well-being.

Apex and in Cary’s MacGregor Downs.

In the last seven years, the Coastal Credit

loydbuilders.com

Launched in 2000 by Tripp Loyd, a second-generation home builder, Loyd Builders has won accolades from the Wake County Parade of Homes and the Durham, Orange and Chatham County Pa-

$1 million in community grants.

Coastal Federal Credit Union

Best Financial Institution

rade of Homes.

But the important reviews come from

Union Foundation has provided more than

to

“The foundation’s mission has an overlap with Coastal’s, particularly as it pertains to fostering financial well-being, which is

In addition

something you’ll see even more of from

providing

Coastal in the coming year,” said Joe Mec-

finan-

ca, a Coastal spokesperson.

the folks who live in the Loyd homes. “Once

stellar

you have built a house with Loyd Builders

cial

service,

“We also include affordable housing

it’s hard to imagine ever being able to use

the

Maggy-

in our foundation’s mission, because it’s a

another builder. We loved the building pro-

winning credit union helps the community

growing concern for the Triangle, and has

cess and the end result,” reads a testimo-

through the Coastal Credit Union Founda-

a strong correlation with the services and

nial from Greg and Susan Dobbyn of Cary.

tion. The foundation provides financial sup-

expertise we can provide.”

port to area nonprofits that work to support

BEST PLASTIC SURGEON BEST DOCTOR

DR. MELANIE MINTZER, GENERATIONS FAMILY PRACTICE Dr. Elizabeth Vandergriff, Preston Medical Associates / Dr. Susan Crittenden, Cary Medical Group Dr. Justin Glodowski, Generations Family Practice

DR. BRIAN COAN, CARE PLASTIC SURGERY

coastal24.com

BEST SPA

THE UMSTEAD HOTEL & SPA

Dr. William T. Stoeckel, Wake Plastic Surgery Dr. Donald Hanna, Cary Plastic Surgery

La Therapie Spa Massage Envy

BEST HAIR SALON

TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

TWISTED SCIZZORS Triniti Salon J&F Gemelli Salon

BEST PET SERVICES

Mayfair Animal Hospital Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

CARY MAGAZINE 33

Thank you for voting us Best Real Estate Agents!

: Dr. Bobbi Stanley and Dr. Robert Stanley lead the Maggy-winning team at Stanley Dentistry.

“We do the hustle so you don’t have the hassle!”

Q

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WINNER 2019

Raleigh AND Cary 2018 Winners for ‘Best of the Best’ Awards ••••••

Featured on HGTV House Hunters ••••••

2018 Top 100 Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Dr. Bobbi Stanley, Stanley Dentistry

the community.

The team at Stanley Dentistry, which

become dentists. Although my husband

includes Dr. Bobbi Stanley, her husband, Dr.

and I are passionate about dentistry, we

Robert Stanley, and two of their children,

have always encouraged our children to

offers services from routine cleanings

follow their own passions. They make me

to orthodontics and dental implants. The

very proud.

I am not sure if any of our children will

business and her family keep the three-time Maggy-winner busy, but she slowed down

Do you have a favorite treat? Meaning

enough to share some sweet deets.

food? I love ice cream, and milkshakes are

&

When did you found your practice? 1995

919-946-3292

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Stanley Dentistry to share the practice with

Best Dentist

Where were you born? Lumberton, N.C.

BHHS York Simpson Under wood Realty

skills combined with their understanding of

even better. If you mean a personal time treat, I love to fly. I am a private pilot, and I enjoy being in the sky as often as I can.

A

What keeps you smiling? Our family. As our

What are the benefits of working

children get older and find their own path in this

with family? I absolutely love working

world, it is more difficult to find time together

with family. Currently our two children,

with everyone. My happiest moments are

Megan and Robbie, are actively involved in

when we are all sitting around the dinner table

marketing support for our practice. Since

laughing and reminiscing fun times.

they have been a part of the business from birth, we are using their millennial

stanleysmiles.com

SHOPPING Holl & Main

Best New Business (non-restaurant), honorable mention for Best New Clothing Jennifer Holland launched her boutique in May 2018 and quickly found an audience for her professional, on-trend cloth-

THE MAGGY AWARDS

WINNER Best New Business

ing with enough pizazz to rock the party.

“I always saw a need for professional clothing in the boutique market,” said the Raleigh native.

The stylish Holland had wanted to open a clothing boutique for years, but the time never seemed right. After being diagnosed with MS in 2016, she left her corporate job and, with her husband’s support, opened Holl & Main.

The shop is open and inviting, and the staff wants everyone who walks through the door to have a great experience – even if they don’t buy anything. The store carries a wider range of sizes than found in most boutiques, and personalized styling is available to help customers find the right look for their body type. Online shoppers get that same level of customer service.

“Creating that personalized touch – even through the internet – sets us apart.

You’re going to get the same Jenn online or in-store,” Holland said.

Another key part of her business plan is giving back to the community. Within six months of opening Holl & Main, she was able to donate more than $1,000 to charities like Dress for Success and the MS Society.

“I don’t think I’d be here, in a roundabout way, without MS,” Holland said. “I wouldn’t have decided to pursue my dream and follow this path.” hollandmain.com

Owner Jennifer Holland says the name of her boutique is a play on her name: Holl-and. The latter part of the name inspires a modern, trendy, ‘Main Street’ vibe.

“I’ve been a boutique shopper my whole life. I’ve always cared about style,” she says. “It’s a personalized store, and you’ll find me there most of the time.”

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Park West Village

Best Shopping Center

4 Maggy Awards for Best Shopping Center

8 Maggy-winning businesses

3 Residential communities

8 Free Live in the District concerts each spring

23 Places to grab a bite

82 Businesses (and more opening soon!)

100 Acres in the mixed-use development

223 Apartments in the Station community, set to open summer 2019 parkwestvillage.net

BEST NEW CLOTHING

SWAGGER BOUTIQUE

Complimentary Smile Trial ($1200 value) Jan 1 - Mar 31 | Only at Stanley Dentistry

Pink Magnolia Holl & Main

BEST RESALE SHOPPING

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The Perfect Piece TIE: Petersons' Consigning Design / Uptown Cheapskate BEST FLORIST SHOP

PRESTON FLOWERS 36 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

The Flower Cupboard Cary Florist

Q

Swagger Boutique

and Neighbor to Neighbor. Swagger is

Best Gift Store, Best New Clothing, honorable mention Best Jewelry Store

also proud to fund a $25,000 endowed scholarship at Wake Technical Community College to support entrepreneurial women

A perennial Maggy-winner, Swagger has

who pursue small businesses.

survived and thrived in the age of Amazon.

Owner Mandy Becker reveals her secret.

What piece of clothing could you not

(Hint: it rhymes with “mustomer mervice.”)

live without? Jeans, I live in them. You will

&

hardly ever see me in anything else — even

How do you combat online competition?

in the middle of summer!

We strive for every customer to have an

amazing experience every time they shop. In

What accessory are you in love with

a world where shopping online is so easy, you

right now? I have two favorite accessories;

have to make the brick-and-mortar experience

they are seriously life-changing. I wear my

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worth a customer’s time. An enthusiastic staff,

A

Invisibelt almost every day! It is a clear belt

a fun store environment, top trends in both

with a flat clasp, so it holds up your jeans

gifts and fashion, and free gift wrapping are a

without adding any bulk to your waistline.

few ways shopping local wins over online.

My second favorite is my O-venture big key ring. I’m always carrying stuff from one of

What charities have you partnered with

my stores to the other, and it allows me to

recently? In November we donated $5,000

keep my keys on my wrist so I don’t lose

to Raleigh Rescue Mission as part of our

them. I’ve had a huge problem with losing

annual Holiday Open House event. Recently,

my keys in the past — just ask my staff!

we also made significant contributions to the American Red Cross, Marbles Kids Museum

The Butcher’s Market

“Our Dinner Done Easy Entrees have

Best Specialty Foods Store

become popular with our customers,

Owners Derek and Craig Wilkins have

and each one is hand-prepared by our

become well known for their premium meats

experienced

and seafood, but The Butcher’s Market is also

manager Nick Santucci. “There’s typically

popular for house-made sides and entrees.

a good rotation with the seasons, but

The convenient, oven-ready dishes include

we also have staple items that remain

chicken marsala, lasagna, shepherd’s pie,

available year-round.”

spaghetti and meatballs, and comfort-food

thebutchersmarkets.com

cooks,”

said

operations

favorites like macaroni and cheese.

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS AND DÉCOR

swaggergifts.com

BEST GIFT STORE

The father and son team just opened their third location in Holly Springs and will open a fourth this summer.

BEST SPECIALTY FOODS STORE

THE PERFECT PIECE

SWAGGER

THE BUTCHER’S MARKET

BEST NEW BUSINESS (NON-RESTAURANT)

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST WINE OR BEER

HOLL & MAIN

JOHNSON’S JEWELERS Swagger Boutique Holland's Jewelers

TRIANGLE WINE COMPANY

Ivy Cottage Collections Halie’s Boutique

Devise Talent Agency Code Ninjas

Halie’s Boutique TIE: Stylish Living / Ivy Cottage Collections

Fresh Market Capri Flavors

Winestore The Wine Merchant

BEST SHOPPING CENTER BEST GARDEN CENTER

GARDEN SUPPLY COMPANY Fairview Garden Center City Garden Design

PARK WEST VILLAGE Streets at Southpoint Crabtree Valley Mall

CARY MAGAZINE 37

LIFESTYLES Jerry Dotson, Cary High School Best High School Coach

Jerry Dotson has been at Cary High since 1989, teaching a variety of subjects but always coaching track and cross country.

“With running, I make analogies with life,” he said.

“You’ll have good days, and you’ll have bad days. Some days you just have to get through it. Sometimes you’ve got to be self-motivated, because you’ve got to get out of bed and go to work.”

He coaches the sport year-round, and admits that running in August and September is challenging. This past summer, weeks of 90-degree days resulted in an innovative solution from the boys on the cross country team.

“These boys adapted. We got up and met at 4 in the morning to do workouts,” said Dotson, who recalled practicing in the dark before school.

“They initiated it. I was fine with it, whatever they wanted to do.”

That dedication paid off in November when Cary High won the 2018 4A Boys Cross Country State Championship and senior Anton Idhammar won the individual title.

“It’s kept me young,” said Dotson.

“I’ve been fortunate -- fortunate to have a lot of really good kids.” wcpss.net/caryhs

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WINNER 38 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

Best High School Coach

Nolan Bryant, Cary High School THE MAGGY AWARDS

Best High School Principal

Nolan Bryant has been principal of Cary High since 2013, and has gained the reputation of allowing students to have a voice in their school and their community.

“The students have challenged me to be a better school leader,

WINNER Best High School Principal

to help create an environment where kids can advocate in a respectful way,” he said. “(Recently) kids have been able to step up and have a really powerful voice and let their thoughts be known. That’s really pushed me, because when you go to school to be a principal, you don’t think you’re going to be trying to find a way to manage and support a student walk-out.”

Following the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Feb. 14, 2018, Cary High students left school to protest gun violence in schools.

“I was very proud of the way our school community responded to that. They chose to participate, and it was a worthy cause to participate in,” said Bryant.

“It gave me chills. I was almost brought to tears. My kids at Cary High make me proud every day.” wcpss.net/caryhs

Principal Nolan Bryant, right, is full of praise for the top-notch teachers at Cary High School including Jerry Dotson, who teaches graphic design when he’s not coaching track or cross country. “Coach Dotson is an example of all the wonderful teachers at the school,” says Bryant. “I walk past his room at lunch, and there will be 50, 60 kids in his classroom, hanging out, working, studying, being together.

That’s what is special about Cary High – the teachers at the school understand the importance of building relationships with kids.”

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Dorcas Ministries Best Nonprofit BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL

BEST LOCAL EVENT OR FESTIVAL

PEAK CHARTER ACADEMY

LAZY DAZE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Cary High School Green Hope High School

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

CARY ACADEMY

Cardinal Gibbons High School Resurrection Lutheran School BEST ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

Peak City Pigfest Beericana Craft Beer & Music Festival BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

STEVE POND, PEAK CHARTER ACADEMY

For decades, Dorcas Ministries has provided crisis relief to Western Wake residents. Among its many services are job training, financial assistance, a food bank, health care and an affordable thrift shop. More than 21,000 people received help in 2017, according to the most recent annual report.

The nonprofit has been picked Best Nonprofit since 2015, and that’s not the only way the community has shown its

Glenaire Carolina Preserve

Raleigh Bame, Laurel Park Elementary School Winston Pierce, Farmington Woods Magnet Elementary School

BEST NONPROFIT

BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

quilts, which would eventually be auctioned

RICK WILLIAMS, DAVIS DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

off to raise money for the nonprofit. The

SEARSTONE

DORCAS MINISTRIES

The Carying Place The Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited BEST PRESCHOOL

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS

Kiddie Academy TIE: St. Michael’s Preschool / Preschool for the Arts (Academy for the Performing Arts) BEST GOLF COURSE

PRESTONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

MacGregor Downs Country Club Lochmere Golf Club BEST TENNIS FACILITY

CARY TENNIS PARK

Prestonwood Country Club MacGregor Downs Country Club BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM

SOUTHERN STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN Lauren Burns Interiors Design Works Studios BEST MUSIC VENUE

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Red Hat Amphitheater

H. Trent Evans, Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School Tom Koln, Resurrection Lutheran School BEST HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

NOLAN BRYANT, CARY HIGH SCHOOL Matt Wight, Apex Friendship High School Karen Summers, Green Hope High School

love of Dorcas.

To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, the nonprofit asked volunteers to create 50

project resulted in 61 donated quilts – and a handmade stuffed dog.

“We’ve been blown away by the community support with this project,” said Ellen Frazier, marketing and volunteer manager.

“It has been a good reminder for us just how much the community supports what we do.”

More accolades: The Dorcas Thrift Shop also won for Best Resale Shopping. dorcascary.org

BEST HIGH SCHOOL COACH

JERRY DOTSON, CARY HIGH SCHOOL

Brian Miller, Holly Springs High School TIE: Adam Sanders, Apex Friendship High School / Roy Cooper, Apex High School / Paul Scruggs, Panther Creek High School BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION

FRED G. BOND METRO PARK William B. Umstead State Park Jordan Lake State Recreation Area BEST FITNESS CLUB

YMCA

Hustle Fitness Studio Excel Body Fitness Dorcas Ministries volunteer Betsey Edgeworth sorts clothing at the Dorcas Thrift Shop on High House Road in Cary. The shop is staffed by a team of more than 400 volunteers.

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WINNER Best Public School Best Elementary School Principal

Peak Charter Academy Principal Steve Pond Best Public School, Best Elementary Principal

“We’re five quarters in and it’s been really exciting – a strong first year,” says Steve Pond, principal of Peak Charter Academy in Apex.

Only open since August 2017, Peak

“We strive to build a culture of love,

focus ideal, says Pond. Among the

Charter Academy earned high marks from

whether that’s a love of learning or a love

monthly service initiatives, students

fans of its college readiness curriculum

for each other. Whether it’s a student,

have

and its dedication to social and emotional

a parent or a staff member, we want to

McDonald House in Durham, written

growth for students.

partnered

with

the

Ronald

make sure our community members, our

military appreciation cards to send

The public school in Apex has nearly

Pirates feel safe, respected, cared for

to veterans, and donated more than

700 students from kindergarten to eighth

and appreciated,” Pond said. “It’s been a

$2,000 to the American Red Cross for

grade, most living within 10 miles of the

great opportunity to build what we feel is

hurricane relief efforts.

school. But because of its proximity to

a thriving culture.”

“We felt it was a strong push from

Research Triangle Park, Peak also draws

Like all members of the National

faculty and staff to be able to teach our

students from six counties beyond Wake.

Heritage Academy network of schools,

scholars to look outward rather than

The school’s principal, Steve Pond,

Peak Charter is guided by four themes:

inward,” he said. “Our students can see

also went to the front of the class. A veteran

Parent Partnerships, Academic Excellence,

the difference they’re making.”

educator, he says he enjoys the K-8 model and

Student Responsibility and Moral Focus.

the flexibility of working at a charter school.

Peak Cares events model the moral

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Cary Tennis Park Best Tennis Facility

Acing this new category, the Cary Tennis Park has something for everyone, including adult classes, leagues, junior clinics, tournaments and lessons. As one of the largest tennis facilities in the South, the tennis park is surrounded by beautiful trees and scenic bridges. And several covered courts mean that players can stay fit with year-round matches.

Avid players can check outdoor court

conditions

before

leaving

the

house thanks to PlaySight, cameras that

With miles of paved walkways, Cary’s Fred G. Bond Metro Park is a favorite with area dog-walkers.

livestream the action on 13 courts. The cameras also provide real-time footage of

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Best Place for Outdoor Recreation

310: Acres in the park, making it one of the largest municipal parks in Wake County.

With all its killer attractions, it only

80+: Private groups that use the

takes .007 of a second to understand why

Challenge Ropes Course for teambuilding

this oasis of green space is a favorite for

or recreation.

matches and practices. townofcary.org

WRAL-TV

Best TV Station

7: Annual community events, including

Home to Maggy-winning meteorologists

other outdoor fun. Here are more stats

the Kite Festival, Easter Egg Hunt and Old

Greg Fischel and Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL

about Bond Park:

Fashioned Independence Day.

is where readers go for the latest news and

picnics, bird-watching, dog-walking and

5: Miles of internal trails. There are

weather. And for breaking news, folks head

also connection points to the White Oak

to wral.com, which recently won Best News

7,163: Annual boat rentals. Pedal

Greenway, Black Creek Greenway, Oxxford

Website in the 2018 Associated Press/

boats, kayaks and canoes are among the 48

Hunt Greenway and the future Crabtree

Radio Television Digital News Association

available watercraft.

Creek Greenway.

of the Carolinas awards.

16,000+: Attendees at the annual Spring Daze arts and crafts festival

350: Summer camp participants

townofcary.org

wral.com

BEST YOGA OR PILATES STUDIO

BEST TV STATION

BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY

CARY FLOW YOGA

WRAL-TV

BOB DUMAS, G105 (WDCG-FM)

BEST KIDS’ PROGRAM

BEST TV PERSONALITY

BEST LOCAL HOTEL OR RESORT

CARY DANCE PRODUCTIONS

GREG FISCHEL, WRAL-TV

THE UMSTEAD HOTEL AND SPA

Republic of Yoga Core Power Yoga

Academy for the Performing Arts Code Ninjas

ABC 11 (WTVD-TV) UNC-TV

Don Schwenneker, ABC 11 (WTVD-TV) Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL-TV BEST RADIO STATION

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Exam Room to Legislative Floor WRITTEN BY JENNIFER BUEHRLE WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

Gale Adcock focuses on improving health and changing lives

Gale Adcock was honored with Cary Magazine’s 2018 Women of Western Wake Lifetime Achievement Award in October.

Her friend Sheila Ogle says Adcock has “an ability to talk to and embrace people from the lowest in position to the highest.”

44 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

“A nurse is what I am. Politics is what I do.”

— Gale Adcock, 2018 Women of Western Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

O

n the heels of winning a third term to the N.C. House of Representatives’ District 41, 64-yearold Gale Adcock is back in her office at SAS Institute in Cary, where she serves as chief health officer to the world’s largest privately held software company.

But she’s not lounging in the corner office, collecting accolades. She’s in the exam room performing physicals and administering vaccines to some of the 14,000 SAS employees and family members who use the health care center she oversees. You’ll have to excuse her while she tries to wrap her head around her recent Women of Western Wake Lifetime Achievement Award.

“A lifetime?” she laughs. “I haven’t lived a lifetime yet.”

To look at her accomplishments, some might say this energetic 5-foot-2-inch giant has lived several lifetimes — as a nurse, corporate executive, advocate and politician. When Cary Magazine honored the SAS executive as a Woman of Western Wake in 2010, Adcock was not quite halfway through her seven-year

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tenure as a Cary Town Council member. As it turns out, that was just the beginning of her life as a public servant and a far cry from the bluecollar town in Virginia where she grew up with a singular goal — to be a nurse.

“I never thought of doing anything else,” recalled Adcock. “When I was 6 years old, I set up a cat hospital on my back porch to take care of the neighborhood cats. I gave them milk and baby aspirin and loved on them.”

Determined to be the first college graduate in her family, she put herself through nursing school, then on to ECU for her bachelor’s degree and to UNC for a master’s degree. She still makes a point to see patients every week, because she worked so hard to become a certified nurse practitioner.

“Being a nurse is the best thing that ever happened to me. You are instrumental to people living as good a life as they can live,” said Adcock.

Nursing has been her springboard to a lifetime dedicated to improving people’s health and lives. continued on page 46

Adcock talks with patients at SAS Institute in Cary, where she serves as chief health officer.

She still makes time to see patients because she worked hard to become a certified nurse practitioner.

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Building SAS

“What I told people on the campaign trail was what I know about land development could fit in a thimble, but I know how to learn,” says Gale Adcock. “As a nurse you’re a chronic learner. What you can’t teach people is how to solve problems or critical thinking.”

Of all she has accomplished, Adcock is most proud of the work she has done at SAS. Twenty-five years ago, she was challenged with turning the company’s fledgling health center into a comprehensive primary care center with a full-service pharmacy and lab. Today, her team provides on-site care to 75 percent of employees. This job perk has helped the company achieve its reputation as an employer of choice and an innovative leader in employee work-life balance.

“Very few companies would let a nurse try that; they would have a physician in charge,” explained Adcock. “I’m a rarity, and I never forget what a great job I have.

It’s a privilege.”

Her enthusiasm for nursing draws people to her and allows her natural leadership to shine through. As president of her freshman nursing school class, she saw the need to advocate for nurses — the country’s largest healthcare profession. When she became president of the North Carolina Nurses Association, she used her voice and leadership skills to influence those in power at the state and federal level.

“To be able to move policy forward that improves life for not just one person but impacts a greater number? I saw that as a way to really extend my reach to affect change,” said Adcock.

Her top priority — then and now — is to increase access to health care for everyone in the state. There are many pockets in N.C., even in the Triangle, where people don’t have access to care. Adcock says certified nurse practitioners could help close that gap, if they were allowed to see patients without a physician’s supervision. But that notion requires a change in state law.

Moving the Needle

After years at SAS and advocating for nurses, she began to think bigger.

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Being a nurse is the best thing that ever happened to me. You are instrumental to people living as good a life as they can live.

“I realized the way to really move the needle was to become a decision-maker,” said Adcock.

She was elected to the Cary Town Council in 2007 where she championed downtown Cary, education and economic development — all issues that allowed her to strengthen her community and meet the needs of its people.

Cary businesswoman and past lifetime achievement winner, Sheila Ogle says Adcock’s ability to connect with her constituents is her greatest gift.

“Her ability to talk to and embrace people from the lowest in position to the highest is phenomenal,” she said. “It is what endears her to all of her friends and the community and enables her to walk across the aisle.”

That asset has been critical since arriving on Jones Street in 2014, as a member of the minority party.

She has forged ties across the aisle with colleagues like Rep. Josh Dobson, with whom she co-sponsored a bill that would allow advanced practice nurses to see patients without physician oversight. continued on page 49

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— Gale Adcock, 2018 Women of Western Wake Lifetime Achievement Award-Winner

TOP: Adcock visits students at one of 18 schools in House District 41.

BOTTOM: Adcock, shown around 1989, is past president of the North Carolina Nurses Association. During her tenure, she sought policy changes at the state and federal level. Her priority then – and now – is to increase access to health care for all North Carolinians.

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The Republican describes their relationship as a genuine friendship with mutual respect.

“She is thoughtful, not ideological. She is interested in the right policy answer rather than which uniform you are wearing,” he said.

Adcock is quick to point out, despite the Lifetime Achievement Award, she isn’t finished yet.

She sees the next chapter of her life focused on empowering nurses and encouraging more of them to go into politics — especially as few legislators understand health care but make many decisions about the issue. Adcock says dealing with fear, facing the unknown and solving problems are nursing skills that translate well to the halls of power.

“Most nurses don’t understand how well they would fit in as elected officials,” said Adcock. “My job now is to demystify the political process for them so they aren’t intimidated by the club behavior.”

It is her turn to do for others what so many have done for her — support, encourage and pave the way toward a healthier community. t

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Reedy Creek students build robots, drones and a passion for technology

DYLAN DUCATTE was not really enamored with science or technology lessons prior to middle school. Her experiences in those areas had been, for the most part, mundane and dry.

“I had never had a hands-on opportunity to work [with robotics],” she said.

Dylan, though, began to do a 180-degree pivot on those interests when she began attending Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School’s Center for the Digital Sciences as a sixthgrader last year.

She chose to take electives in Reedy Creek’s digital science curriculum, which was implemented in 2016-17. The curriculum was developed with the help of Robert Walker, a computer science professor in Kent State University’s School of Digital Sciences, which is one of the collegiate leaders in this discipline.

Because of the unique nature of the curriculum, Reedy Creek is the only digital sciences middle school in the country, according to school officials.

“I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it actually, the first year I did it. I noticed that I was developing a passion for getting hands on,” said Dylan, who expects to work with drones in her eighthgrade elective next year and then work with robotics or software and hardware applications in high school.

She is not alone.

In each of the five digital science electives, sixth- through eighth-grade students learn about evolving technology through hands-on experience. The middle-schoolers work collaboratively and creatively to solve problems.

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“If you look at where we are in society today, with what’s going on with technology in general, the jobs that are going to be out there in those career fields, the application of what the students are learning now, is almost going to be mandatory,” said Reedy Creek principal Trent Evans. “The thing is, [technology] is so cutting edge that we’re trying to stay ahead of the curve, which is difficult when you don’t know what’s around the curve.

“You try and expose them to as many different components as possible. From there, it either takes off if they truly have that passion for it, or it could be like taking an art class. You got exposed to it ,and you might have a stronger interest somewhere else, but at least you have that knowledge. With technology as global as it is, it’s good to have that exposure, even if they don’t pursue that as a career path.”

What started as a robotics-based curriculum three years ago now features three

levels of mechatronics — the combination of mechanical engineering and electronics — at its core. In entry-level Mechatronics, Reedy Creek students learn and apply the fundamentals of robot operation and programming by using electrical concepts and components. By Mechatronics 3, students are beginning to study biomedical engineering and drone technology.

Other digital technology electives offered by the school are Bits and Bytes, which provides a broad overview of technology, and Emerging Technologies, which focuses on the ever-changing nature of the field.

Reedy Creek, thanks in part to teachers Ron Boehm and Luke Wieszczyk, has managed to keep its curriculum fluid and fresh. Wieszczyk says adding mechatronics has allowed the school to make its program more robust.

“We started talking about halfway through last year about how we could make the curriculum better, because our students move so fast,” he said. “The students this

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Aileen Roorda works on her team’s robot at Reedy Creek. Aileen is part of the First Tech Challenge Robotics Team at the middle school.

year versus last year are way more excited about what we are teaching. It moves a lot quicker, and they’re a lot busier. They seem to appreciate that.”

Reedy Creek also benefits from its ties to Triangle universities and businesses. In 2017, N.C. State researchers introduced the entire student body to the basics of coding.

Also, as part of a local outreach program, Deutsche Bank Global Technology assigned team projects to Reedy Creek digital science students. Project managers from the company guided the student teams as they created presentations for company executives.

“I am amazed at how advanced these students are in their studies of technologies,” said Amit Rahalkar, a program manager with DB Global Technology who helps coordinate the company’s area outreach programs.

“It’s encouraging to see that these students are not only being exposed to these fields at such an early age, but they are able to cope and comprehend them.”

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Dylan Ducatte, left, Borys Kowalczyk, center, and Aileen Roorda, members of the First Tech Challenge Robotics Team at Reedy Creek, work on their robot. The middle school has a unique digital science curriculum that gives students hands-on experience solving technology problems.

During First Lego League competitions, youngsters need to solve a mission with the help of a robot.

Teams build and program their robots ahead of time, and during the tournament, the robots must perform timed tasks.

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For information, visit wcpss.net/domain/90 Students Khani Lyan, left, and Daniil Peretrutov change out components of their robot during the First Lego League competition at Reedy Creek Middle School. continued from page 55

Evans stresses that students with a penchant for technology are not one dimensional.

“It’s important for us to include the arts and not just become so focused on the technology that we forget the other aspects of what it means to be in middle school,” said Evans, who added that music, art and drama complement the tech side.

“The importance to that is making sure our students understand the importance of communication, collaboration, creativity,” he said. “If I’m asking you to design something for me, I need to articulate that very clearly. But as the designer, you need to be able to fully understand what I am saying to you.”

Evans says roughly 400 students per year take a mechatronics class. Add to that nearly 150 who are in the Bits and Bytes and Emerging Technologies classes, and nearly half of the school is exposed to the digital

sciences curriculum. Enrollment overall is on the rise. In 2015-16, enrollment was in the low 800s, and figures for the 2018-19 year show enrollment is slightly more than 1,000 students.

“We’re seeing [the technology curriculum] light a spark in many students, and hopefully they will continue on into college and possibly a career,” said Boehm.

That spark has fired up students like seventh-grader Laran Melvin. She has always been a tinkerer, taking items apart and putting them back together, but she never envisioned a career in technology.

“When I was younger I knew about robotics, but I thought, ‘I am not going to be able to do anything with that.’ But now I know how to code and [solve problems],” she said. “I definitely want to become a mechanical engineer in a field that is related to robots.” t

“I am amazed at how advanced these students are in their studies of technologies. It’s encouraging to see that these students are not only being exposed to these fields at such an early age, but they are able to cope and comprehend them.”

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Matthew Bettinger, co-owner of SideBar, mixes a cocktail at the downtown Cary drinking establishment. “I’m a firm believer that really great bars are part of the fabric of the community,” he says.

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“I’m a firm believer that really great bars are part of the fabric of the community,” said co-owner Matthew Bettinger, who created SideBar with his wife, Catherine Bettinger, and business partner Jeff Kinard. “We like the energy and progress that’s happening in downtown Cary, and we want to be here for the long haul.”

No stranger to the local hospitality scene, Bettinger was the general manager for Raleigh cocktail bar C. Grace and helped run another bar for his wife’s family in the Glenwood South district.

“I’m still involved in those businesses, but for our first venture together we wanted to open our own place in a smaller, growing area,” said Bettinger, who grew up in Fuquay-Varina.

Located in the Mid-Town Square building, SideBar is open six days a week and provides quality hand-crafted cocktails while fostering a sense of community for the 21-and-older crowd.

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With seating for about 50 people inside and another 40 on the patio, nothing about SideBar feels contrived or over the top. Crystal light fixtures and other stylish appointments combine with cozy furniture, beckoning guests to relax and enjoy themselves. In addition, the intentional absence of any televisions provides a welcome respite from overly intrusive background noise and visual distraction.

“Great bars don’t just mix drinks; they also mix people,” Bettinger said. “We want to create a space where the company you keep is the company that’s there. We’re really into conversation and interaction, not only from staff to guest, but from guest to guest.

“We’re all about having a comfortable place to hang.”

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“ We’re all about having a comfortable place to hang.”.

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TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: Located in the Mid-Town Square building, SideBar is open six days a week, with seating for about 50 people inside – and if the weather cooperates – about 40 on the patio.

BOTTOM LEFT: Fresh garnishes wait to be dunked into cocktails at SideBar. BOTTOM RIGHT: Matthew Bettinger whips up a whiskey sour, with bourbon, lemon, sugar and a fresh egg white.

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“The world of spirits can be intimidating,” said Bettinger, who spends several shifts behind the bar each week. “If someone is wary about trying a gin, bourbon or tequila, we can frame it within a solidly poured cocktail and a set of flavors they are familiar with. That gives people the opportunity to open up to a whole new realm of things they will enjoy.”

The SideBar staff creates house-made syrups using fresh juices and seasonal fruit.

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Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken Serves 4

Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Chicken Caprese Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 small lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese “log,” halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices 3 tomatoes, halved slices 6-7 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade for garnish

2. Deeply score the chicken breasts every inch along the top of each breast.

Roasted Broccoli Ingredients: 1/2 pound broccoli, cut into florets olive oil for roasting kosher salt, pepper, to taste

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

3. Rub the scored chicken breasts with the oregano, Kosher salt and black pepper. Then drizzle with fresh lemon juice and olive oil.

4. Place a slice of the fresh mozzarella and tomato into each cut of the breast.

5. Add another sprinkling of Kosher salt, black pepper and a final drizzle of olive oil.

7. Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli by tossing in olive oil and sprinkling with Kosher salt and black pepper. Spread out in a single layer on another sheet pan, and roast in the oven with the chicken for the final 15-20 minutes.

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perfect pairing WRITTEN BY GLENN HAGEDORN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

Crespaia Bianchello del Metauro DOC While Italy is thought to contain more than 2,000 indigenous wine varietals, only a fraction of this number is processed as wine for export.

Bianchello is a white grape with a storied past, dating back to the second century B.C. and known for producing wines of profound fragrance and unique minerality from the soils of the Metauro Valley. A short period of aging in stainless-steel tanks preserves the wine’s racy acidity. The wine is a perfect foil for a dish such as Chicken Caprese, with its freshly prepared yet deeply flavored elements. $16.99

Bernard Baudry Chinon Rosé Cabernet Franc is often dismissed as “that other Cabernet grape,” but this parent of Cabernet Sauvignon often produces a much more balanced wine. Cabernet Franc’s ancestral home is the Loire Valley of France and is qualitatively associated with the historic town of Chinon. The rosé wines of the area are rare, making up only 5 percent of the total production. They are not to be missed. There is nothing that invites a feeling of anticipation for the coming meal like a chilled bottle of rosé on the table. This stunning effort from Bernard Baudry will dazzle you and pair especially well with the roasted broccoli. $24.99

Montinore Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Montinore Estate from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is gaining a reputation for high quality, yet affordable wines from this prestigious wine growing region.

The winery is the largest U.S. producer of certified estate wines made from biodynamic grapes. Pinot Noir is known for flannel-soft tannins, and this wine’s silkiness is married to a refreshingly bracing acidity. The balance of savory herbs and bright berry flavors on the palate make for the perfect red wine to complement the tomato and herbs in the Caprese. $19.99

Glenn Hagedorn is a partner at Triangle Wine Company.

Before his arrival in North Carolina, he obtained a degree from UC-Davis in viticluture and enology and worked the journeyman winemaking circuit in Napa for many vintages. He currently holds a first-degree certification with The Court of Master Sommeliers.

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Acorn Brown Ale

from Jordan Lake Brewing Company WRITTEN BY WHIT BAKER | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

ACORN BROWN ALE from Jordan Lake Brewing Company is a solid brown ale that manages to be more than the sum of its parts.

The American Brown Ale is based on English brown ales, and the style was popularized by U.S. homebrewers in the 1990s. In flavor, American Brown Ales are over-the-top in malt and hops when compared to their British counterparts. The hoppiest of these brown ale styles is the Texas Brown Ale and its spin-off, the Brown IPA. A readily available example of this last is Dogfish Head’s Indian Brown Ale. But back to the Acorn Brown Ale. In the glass, Acorn is light chestnut brown in color and very clear with one finger of tan head that persisted through my pint. When I brought it to my nose, I got wafts of caramel and red apple, with background notes of walnuts. There wasn’t any hops aroma.

Once I started drinking the beer some interesting things happened. First, there was the tang of fresh sourdough which quickly vanished into the English hops. These hops are traditionally used in American Brown Ales to provide a spicy note, that when complemented with the caramel malt, gives the impression of cinnamon.

The beer has a medium body, which in colder weather is right where you want your beer to be. Medium carbonation also helps the beer with its drinkability.

This beer would be great to drink fireside on a cold winter day.

Whit Baker is the brewmaster at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary.

Having completed the Beer Judge Certification Program, he is experienced in evaluating professional and amateur beer in competitions. He is also an Advanced Cicerone, a certification which requires years of study and an expert knowledge of beer.

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Oak City Amaretto WRITTEN BY MELISSA KATRINCIC | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT the spirit of North Carolina, we immediately think of our history with corn whiskey or moonshine. Rightly so, as there are many family stories and secret recipes. With the changing landscape of spirits in this country and in North Carolina specifically, distillers are expanding into categories beyond whiskey. Similar to moonshine’s history, many of these new spirits are steeped in familial traditions and continue to closely mirror our immigration stories.

The cordial (or liqueur) category in the United States is well-known for its larger, imported products. In North Carolina, there are several newcomers, and it’s these products’ return to traditional recipes that often produces a well-balanced, not too sweet and better-crafted liqueur.

Oak City Amaretto, made in Raleigh by Anthony Scalabrino, is the perfect example of how a hand-crafted liqueur returning to its roots produces a better tasting product.

Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno, Italy. As with limoncello, many Italian families have their own recipes for

making these liqueurs at home. When Scalabrino’s great-grandparents emigrated to the U.S. from Italy, they brought the recipe with them. Oak City Amaretto began with this original Sicilian amaretto recipe, and it was enhanced by using only natural and U.S.sourced ingredients.

For Oak City Amaretto, the family recipe is just part of the story. As with so many N.C. distillers, starting a distillery and producing spirits are passion projects.

Scalabrino is currently assigned as an instructor for the Naval ROTC unit at N.C. State. He is a 2010 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned as a pilot. As you can imagine, he’s no stranger to multi-tasking, so he takes producing amaretto on the side in stride.

Oak City Amaretto is smooth, nutty and with a beautiful balance of slight bitter and sweet. It’s perfect neat, over ice — or even over ice

cream. If you have a favorite cocktail that calls for amaretto, this is a must try. It is available in most ABC stores throughout Wake County. As with all N.C. products, if you don’t see it, please request it.

Cheers and Saluti!

Melissa Katrincic owns Durham Distillery, the No. 1 Craft Gin Distillery in the U.S. and home of the awardwinning Conniption Gin, with her husband Lee. She is also the former vice president of the Distiller’s Association of North Carolina.

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Dining Guide A SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS, BAKERIES, BISTROS AND CAFÉS

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CARY Abbey Road Tavern & Grill “Great food … outstanding live music.”

1195 W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 481-4434; abbeyroadnc.com Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream “Premium quality ice cream and sorbet.”

10120 Green Level Church Road #208, Cary; (919) 901-8560; andiasicecream.com Annelore’s German Bakery “Pastries using the finest local ingredients.”

308 W. Chatham Street, Cary (919) 294-8040 facebook.com/AnneloresGermanBakery

Ashworth Drugs “Quintessential place for freshsqueezed lemonade, old-fashioned milkshakes and hot dogs.”

105 W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 467-1877; ashworthdrugs.com

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Academy Street Bistro “A fresh take on Italian-American cuisine in the heart of Cary.” 200 S. Academy St., Cary; (919) 377-0509; academystreetbistro.com

Crosstown Pub & Grill “A straightforward menu covers all the bases.”

140 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 650-2853; crosstowndowntown.com

Bellini Fine Italian Cuisine “Everything is made fresh from scratch in our kitchen.”

107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 119, Cary; (919) 552-0303; bellinifineitaliancuisinecary.com

Bosphorus Restaurant “Traditional Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.”

329-A N. Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 460-1300; bosphorus-nc.com

Big Mike’s Brew N Que “Beers on tap to compliment locally sourced, farm-to-table BBQ.” 1222 NW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 799-2023; brewnquenc.com

Bravo’s Mexican Grill “Extensive menu raises the ante considerably above the typical Tex-Mex.” 208 Grande Heights Drive, Cary (919) 481-3811; bravosmexicangrill.net

Bonefish Grill “Fresh is our signature.”

2060 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-1347; bonefishgrill.com

Brewster’s Pub “Open late, serving a full food and drink menu.” ​ 1885 Lake Pine Drive, Cary (919) 650-1270; brewsterspubcary.com

Dining Guide Brig’s “Breakfast creations, cool salads and hot sandwich platters.”

1225 NW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 481-9300; 1040 Tryon Village Drive, Suite 604, Cary; (919) 859-2151; brigs.com Chanticleer Café & Bakery “Family-owned restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and specialty coffees.”

6490 Tryon Road, Cary; (919) 781-4810; chanticleercafe.com Chef’s Palette “Creative flair and originality in every aspect of our service.” 3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary; (919) 267-6011; chefspalette.net CinéBistro “Ultimate dinner-and-a-movie experience.”

525 New Waverly Place, Cary; (919) 987-3500; cinebistro.com/waverly City Barbeque “Barbeque in its truest form.”

1305 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary (919) 439-5191; citybbq.com Coffee & Crepes “Freshly prepared sweet and savory crepes.”

315 Crossroads Blvd., Cary; (919) 233-0288; coffeeandcrepes.com

The Butcher’s Market “Selling quality steaks and meat with unmatched hospitality.”

1225 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 465-3082; thebutchersmarkets.com Eighty8 Asian Bistro “An exotic twist on Asian cuisine.”

1077 Darrington Drive, Cary; (919) 377-0152; eighty8bistro.com Enrigo Italian Bistro “Fresh food made from pure ingredients.”

575 New Waverly, Suite 106, Cary; (919) 854-7731; dineenrigo.com

Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar “Good old-fashioned burgers and bottled soda.”

126 Kilmayne Drive, Cary; (919) 466-0055; corbettsburgers.com

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1121 Parkside Main St., Cary; (919) 380-0450; fiveguys.com

Craft Public House “Casual family restaurant.”

1040 Tryon Village Drive, Suite 601, Cary; (919) 851-9173; craftpublichouse.com

Fresca Café & Gelato “French-styled crepes … gelato made with ingredients directly from Italy.”

302 Colonades Way #109, Cary; (919) 581-8171; frescacafe.com

Crema Coffee Roaster & Bakery “Family-owned and operated.”

1983 High House Road, Cary; (919) 380-1840; cremacoffeebakery.com Danny’s Bar-B-Que “All slow-cooked on an open pit with hickory wood.”

311 Ashville Ave. G, Cary; (919) 851-5541; dannysbarbque.com Doherty’s Irish Pub “Catch the game or listen to live music.”

1979 High House Road, Cary; (919) 388-9930; dohertysirishpubnc.com

Deans Kitchen + Bar “Creative comfort eats.”

1080 Darrington Drive, Cary; (919) 459-5875; deanskitchenandbar.com

Hot Point Deli “Highest-quality cuisine at extremely reasonable prices.”

1718 Walnut St., Cary; (919) 460-6299; hotpointcary.com Jimmy V’s Steakhouse & Tavern “Certified Angus Beef … fresh seafood, Italian specialties, homemade desserts.”

107 Edinburgh South, Suite 131, Cary; (919) 380-8210; jimmyvssteakhouse.com Kababish Café “A celebration of deliciousness and creativity.”

201 W. Chatham St., Suite 103, Cary; (919) 377-8794; kababishcafe.com

Goodberry’s Frozen Custard 1146 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 467-2386 2325 Davis Drive, Cary; (919) 469-3350; goodberrys.com

La Farm Bakery “Handcrafted daily … only the freshest ingredients.”

4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; 220 W. Chatham St., Cary; 5055 Arco Street, Cary; (919) 657-0657; lafarmbakery.com

Great Harvest Bread Co. “Real food that tastes great.”

1220 NW Maynard Road, Cary (919) 460-8158; greatharvestcary.com

Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.”

110 SW Maynard Road, Cary; (919) 460-8757; lostresmagueyes.com

Herons “The signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.” 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary; (919) 447-4200; theumstead.com/dining/restaurants-raleigh-nc

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen “Exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes.”

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Duck Donuts “Warm, delicious and just the way you like them.”

100 Wrenn Drive #10, Cary; (919) 468-8722; duckdonuts.com/location/cary-nc

Lucky Chicken “All of our beautiful Peru, with every dish.”

1851 N. Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 338-4325; luckychickennc.net

Marco Pollo “Peruvian rotisserie chicken.”

1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary; (919) 694-5524; marcopollocary.com

Pizzeria Faulisi “Simple foods from a simple way of cooking: a wood-burning oven.”

215 E. Chatham St., Suite 101, Cary; pizzeriafaulisi.com

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar “Global cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.”

8314 Chapel Hill Road, Cary; (919) 465-2455; maximilliansgrill.com

Pro’s Epicurean Market & Café “Gourmet market, café and wine bar.”

211 East Chatham Street, Cary; (919) 377-1788; prosepicurean.com

MOD Pizza “Serving artisan style pizzas, superfast” 316 Colonades Way Suite 206-C, Cary (919) 241-72001; modpizza.com/locations/waverly

Rally Point Sport Grill “Lunch and dinner food in a pub atmosphere.”

837 Bass Pro Lane, Cary; (919) 678-1088; rallypointsportgrill.com

Noodle Boulevard “Ten variations on the ramen theme, covering a pan-Asian spectrum.”

919 N Harrison Ave., Cary; (919) 678-1199; noodleblvd.com

Red Bowl Asian Bistro “Each distinctive dish is handcrafted.”

2020 Boulderstone Way, Cary; (919) 388-9977; redbowlcary.com

Once in a Blue Moon Bakery & Café “The fast track to sweet tooth satisfaction.”

115-G W. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 319-6554; bluemoonbakery.com

Ricci’s Trattoria “Keeping true to tradition.”

10110 Green Level Church Road, Cary; (919) 380-8410; riccistrattoria.com

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Dining Guide Serendipity Gourmet Deli “Discovering the unusual, valuable or pleasantly surprising.” 118 S. Academy St., Cary; (919) 469-1655; serendipitygourmetdelinc.com Spirits Pub & Grub “Wide variety of menu items, all prepared in a scratch kitchen.”

701 E. Chatham St., Cary (919) 462-7001; spiritscary.com

Five Guys Burgers and Fries “Fresh ingredients, hand-prepared.”

Visit fiveguys.com for area locations.

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.”

8111-208 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary; (919) 851-3999; 2025 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-3999; ruckuspizza.com

Stellino’s Italiano “Traditional Italian favorites with a modern twist.”

1150 Parkside Main St., Cary; (919) 694-5761; stellinositaliano.com

Gonza Tacos y Tequila “Award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine.” 525-105 New Waverly Place, Cary; (919) 653-7310; cary.gonzatacosytequila.com

Sugar Buzz Bakery “Custom cakes … and more.”

1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 238-7224; sugarbuzzbakery.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House “Cooked to perfection.”

2010 Renaissance Park Place, Cary; (919) 677-0033; ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/cary

Taipei 101 “Chinese and Taiwanese. Serves lunch and dinner.” 121 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 388-5885; facebook.com/carytaipei101

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Dining Guide Thai Spices & Sushi “Freshest, most-authentic Thai cuisine and sushi.” 986 High House Road, Cary; (919) 319-1818; thaispicesandsushi.com The Big Easy Oven & Tap “Modern, Southern kitchen with New Orleans roots.” 231 Grande Heights Drive, Cary; (919) 468-6007; thebigeasyovenandtap.com

La Farm Bakery “Handcrafted daily … only the freshest ingredients.” Visit lafarmbakery.com for area locations.

Tangerine Café “From Thai to Vietnamese to Korean to Indonesian.”

2422 SW Cary Parkway, Cary; (919) 468-8688; tangerinecafecary.com

Lugano Ristorante “Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.”

1060 Darrington Drive, Cary; (919) 468-7229; luganocary.com Tazza Kitchen “Wood-fired cooking and craft beverages.”

600 Ledgestone Way, Cary; (919) 651-8281; tazzakitchen.com/location/stonecreekvillage

The Original N.Y. Pizza “Consistent every visit.”

831 Bass Pro Lane, Cary; (919) 677-8484 2763 N.C. 55, Cary; (919) 363-1007 6458 Tryon Road, Cary; (919) 852-2242 theoriginalnypizza.com Totopos Street Food & Tequila “A walk through … Mexico City.”

1388 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 678-3449; totoposfoodandtequila.com/cary Tribeca Tavern “Handcrafted burgers, homegrown beer.”

500 Ledgestone Way, Cary; (919) 465-3055; facebook.com/TribecaTavern

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Dining Guide Verandah “Southern casual environment in a modern, boutique hotel.”

301 A. Academy St., Cary; (919) 670-5000; verandahcary.com

APEX Abbey Road Tavern & Grill 1700 Center St., Apex; (919) 372-5383; abbeyroadnc.com

Mellow Mushroom “Beer, calzones and creative stonebaked pizzas.”

4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; (919) 463-7779 mellowmushroom.com Udupi Café “Authentic south Indian vegetarian cuisine.”

590 E. Chatham St., Cary; (919) 465-0898; sriudupicafe.com

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.”

Visit ruckuspizza.com for area locations.

The Urban Turban “A fusion of flavors.”

2757 N.C. 55, Cary; (919) 367-0888; urbanturbanbistro.com

Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.”

100 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 267-6237; annaspizzeria.com Apex Wings Restaurant & Pub “Time-tested eatery serving up chicken wings and craft beers.”

518 E. Williams St., Apex; (919) 387-0082; apexwings.com Belgian Café “From Brussels to Apex.”

1232 W. Williams St., Apex; (919) 372-5128; belgian-cafe.com

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Salvio’s Pizzeria “Family owned and operated since 2005.”

2428 SW Cary Parkway, Cary; (919) 467-4600; salviospizza.com Big Mike’s Brew N Que “Beers on tap to compliment locally sourced, farm-to-table BBQ.” 2045 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex; (919) 338-2591; brewnquenc.com

Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering “Pasta dishes, hand-stretched pizzas and scratch-made desserts.” 1430 W. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-1006; danielsapex.com Buttercream’s Bake Shop “Wholesome, scratch-baked.”

101 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 362-8408; buttercreamsbakeshop.com

Tasu “Asian fusion cuisine, artfully mixing Chinese, Japanese and Thai Dishes” 525 New Waverly Place, Suite 103, Cary; (919) 544-8474; shikitasu.com/tasu-cary/home Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts “The highest-quality, locally roasted coffee.”

219 N. Salem St., Suite 101, Apex; (919) 387-0873; commongroundsapex.com

Daniel’s The place for Sushi enthusiasts and beginners of Japanese cuisine.

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Dining Guide Peak City Grill & Bar “Chef-crafted food in a … restored turn-of-the-century hardware store.”

126 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 303-8001; thepeakcitygrill.com Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.”

1055 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex; (919) 446-6333; ruckuspizza.com

Doherty’s Irish Pub “Catch the game or listen to live music.” ​​5490 Apex Peakway, Apex; ​(919) 387-4100; dohertysirishpubnc.com

Sassool “Serving authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.”

1347 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 300-5586; sassool.com

Salem Street Pub “Friendly faces and extensive menu.”

113 N. Salem St., Apex; (919) 387-9992; salemstreetpub.com Skipper’s Fish Fry “Homemade from our own special recipes.”

1001 E. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-2400; skippersfish.com

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Sushi-Thai “Fresh sushi and Japanese cuisine alongside Thai favorites.”

106 Kilmayne Drive, Cary; (919) 467-5747; sushithaicary.com

Rudy’s Pub & Grill “Comfortable and familiar, just like home.”

780 W. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-5061; rudysofapex.com

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Dining Guide Sweet Cheeks Bakery “Only the finest and freshest ingredients.”

803 E. Williams St., Apex; (919) 303-9305; sweetcheeksbakerync.com The Provincial “Fresh. Simple.” 119 Salem St., Apex; (919) 372-5921; theprovincialapex.com The Wake Zone Espresso “Your special home away from home.”

6108 Old Jenks Road, Apex; (919) 267-4622; thewakezone.com

FUQUAY-VARINA Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.” 138 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 285-2497; annaspizzeria.com Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant “All of our food is made in-house.”

525 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 557-7675; aviatorbrew.com Jus’ Enuff Home Cooking “Homemade everything.” 736 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 567-0587; facebook.com/JusEnuffHomeCookin

Yuri Japanese Restaurant “For sushi fans and connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine.” 1361 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; (919) 481-0068; yurijapaneserestaurant.com

Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.”

401 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina; (919) 552-3957; lostresmagueyes.com

Donovan’s Dish “Chef-prepared meals to go.”

800 W. Williams St., Suite 112, Apex; (919) 651-8309; donovansdish.com

Stick Boy Bread Co. “Handcrafted baked goods from scratch … all natural ingredients.”

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Dining Guide The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

305 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 762-5555; themasonjartavern.com

My Way Tavern “Freshly made all-American foods.”

301 W. Center St., Holly Springs; (919) 285-2412; mywaytavern.com

Another Broken Egg Café “A totally egg-ceptional experience.”

1121 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 465-1079; anotherbrokenegg.com

Rise Biscuits & Donuts 169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs; (919) 586-7343; risebiscuitsdonuts.com

Wingin’ It Bar and Grille “Serves lunch, dinner and drinks.”

1625 N. Main St., Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina; (919) 762-0962; facebook.com/winginitbarandgrille

Thai Thai Cuisine “Fresh authentic Thai food.”

108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs; (919) 303-5700; thaithaicuisinenc.com

HOLLY SPRINGS Happy Holly’s “Ice cream, milkshakes and shaved ice.”

527 N. Main St., Holly Springs; (919) 552-0637; happyhollys.com Los Tres Magueyes 325 North Main Street, Holly Springs; (919) 552-6272; lostresmagueyes.com Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream “A unique spin on a timeless dessert.”

304 N. Main St., Holly Springs; (919) 762-7808; mamabirdsicecream.com

The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs; (919) 964-5060; themasonjartavern.com

Babymoon Café “Pizzas, pastas, seafood, veal, steaks, sandwiches and gourmet salads.”

100 Jerusalem Drive, Suite 106, Morrisville; (919) 465 9006; babymooncafe.com Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar “The quality of the beef and the toppings make our burgers stand apart.”

3300 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 297-0953; baddaddysburgerbar.com B. Good “Health-conscious versions of fast-food favorites.”

1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 234-1937; bgood.com

The Original N.Y. Pizza 634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (919) 567-0505; theoriginalnypizza.com

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Cantina 18 “Southwestern fare with a southern drawl.”

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Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken “Unforgettable rotisserie chicken.”

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Dining Guide Capital City Chop House “Perfect place for a business lunch or dinner or a quick bite before catching a flight.”

151 Airgate Drive, Morrisville; (919) 484-7721; chophousesofnc.com Clean Juice “Organic juices, smoothies and acai bowls.”

3035 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 468-8286; cleanjuice.com Firebirds Wood Fired Grill “Steaks, seafood, chicken and ribs, all seared over local hickory, oak and pecan wood.”

3200 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 653-0111; morrisville.firebirdsrestaurants.com The Full Moon Oyster Bar & Seafood Kitchen “Homemade recipes handed down over the years.”

1600 Village Market Place, Morrisville; (919) 378-9524; fullmoonoysterbar.com Georgina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant “Mouthwatering homemade Italian dishes.”

3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville; (919) 388-3820; georginaspizzeriaandrestaurant.com

Los Tres Magueyes 9605 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville (919) 481-9002; lostresmagueyes.com Neomonde “A wonderful mix of traditional and contemporary Mediterranean menu items.”

10235 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 466-8100; neomonde.com Nothing Bundt Cakes “Cakes are baked fresh daily, in a variety of flavors and sizes.”

2008 Market Center Drive, Unit 17130, Morrisville; (919) 694-5300; nothingbundtcakes.com Peppers Market and Sandwich Shop “Local baked breads, fresh in-house roasted meats.” 2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville (919) 380-7002; peppersmrkt.com

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Rise Biscuits & Donuts “Old school, new school, and specialty donuts.”

1100 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 377-0385; risebiscuitsdonuts.com Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits 1101 Market Center Drive, Morrisville; (919) 388-3500; ruckuspizza.com Saffron Restaurant & Lounge “Gourmet Indian dining experience.”

4121 Davis Drive, Morrisville; (919) 469-5774; saffronnc.com Smokey’s BBQ Shack “Meats are dry rubbed with love and slow smoked with hickory wood.”

10800 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville; (919) 469-1724; smokeysshack.com Taste Vietnamese “Prepared with passion and perfected through generations.”

152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville; (919) 234-6385; tastevietnamese.com

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Rey’s “Fine dining with a French Quarter flair.”

1130 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh (919) 380-0122; reysrestaurant.com

Tra’Ii Irish Pub & Restaurant “An authentic and satisfying taste of Irish country cooking.”

3107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville; (919) 651-9083; traliirishpub.com

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar “Consistent service and quality food to keep patrons happy.”

301 Market Center Drive, Morrisville (919) 467-1718; traviniaitaliankitchen.com

Anvil’s Cheesesteaks “Authentic Philadelphia experience.”

2893 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh (919) 854-0558 facebook.com/AnvilsCheesesteaks

Village Deli & Grill “Wholesome homemade foods.”

909 Aviation Parkway #100, Morrisville; (919) 462-6191; villagedeli.net

Barry’s Café “A restaurant that honors firefighters.”

2851 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh; (919) 859-3555; barryscafe.com

ZenFish Poké Bar “Guilt-free, healthy, fast-casual dining.”

9924 Chapel Hill Rd, Morrisville (919) 234-0914 zenfishpokebar.com

The Big Easy Oven & Tap “Modern, Southern kitchen with New Orleans roots.”

222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh (919) 832-6082; thebigeasyovenandtap.com

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Flying Biscuit Café “Southern-inspired menu of comfort food made with fresh ingredients.”

2016 Clark Ave., Raleigh (919) 833-6924, flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/Raleigh

Angus Barn “World-renowned for its service.”

9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; (919) 781-2444; angusbarn.com Annelore’s German Bakery “Pastries using the finest local ingredients.”

1249 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh (919) 294-8040 facebook.com/AnneloresGermanBakery

Mandolin “World class food, wine and spirits in a soulful, comforting atmosphere.”

2519 Fairview Rd, Raleigh (919) 322-0365; mandolinraleigh.com

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Tobacco Road Marathon NINE YEARS. TEN RACES. One million dollars raised.

The goal will be within reach for the Tobacco Road Marathon when runners take off down the trail on Sunday, March 17.

Over the past few years, organizers of the Tobacco Road Marathon have given out well over $100,000 each year to charity, with roughly $920,000 distributed since the marathon’s first year, says Mark Dill, a board member and chief marketing officer for the marathon.

“Given the last several years, we’ve exceeded $100,000 raised.

There’s no question we’re going to come away with more than $1 million total after the event in March,” he said.

It all began with Kazem Yahyapour, the marathon’s founder and now president of the board of directors. He’d suffered a heart attack in his 40s and was out of shape. His doctors told him that he had a choice to make. Both his father and grandfather had died from heart disease in their 40s, and he didn’t want to end up the same.

He trained for and ran his first 5K, and immediately decided to run a marathon. He completed the Myrtle Beach Marathon in February 2004, followed by several more.

“He’s one of those guys, he makes up his mind to do something, and he does it,” Dill said.

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Register for the Race Tobacco Road Marathon 7 a.m., Sunday, March 17 Start and finish at the USA Baseball/Thomas Brooks Park Sign up for a marathon or half marathon at tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

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“Given the last several years, we’ve exceeded $100,000 raised. There’s no question we’re going to come away with more than $1 million total after the event in March.”

— Mark Dill, Tobacco Road Marathon Board Member

Yahyapour’s time from one of those early marathons qualified him to run the Boston Marathon, something many runners spend years working up to, Dill says.

Yahyapour ran the Boston Marathon in 2005, and soon after, he founded his first race. The Wakefield High School 5K launched in 2006 with the goal of raising money to build awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving and drug use. Yahyapour also served for several years on the board for Raleigh’s City of Oaks Marathon.

With his experience, and a desire for a local spring marathon to raise money for outstanding charities, Yahyapour launched the Tobacco Road Marathon in 2010. Today the nonprofit event remains the Triangle’s only full marathon in the spring. The Triangle hosts several half marathons at that time of year, Dill says. But that’s just part of the reason that the nonprofit is about to reach the $1 million mark in total funds raised.

Another reason is the commitment of the organizers and partners of the marathon, which is organized and staffed by volunteers. The total number of volunteers is upwards of 700, and the marathon’s beneficiaries are among them.

Chris LaTurno, executive director of the Triangle/Eastern North Carolina chapter of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), one of those beneficiaries, has run the marathon himself and says his group provides about 60 volunteers annually for the race.

He isn’t surprised that fundraising is about to reach the $1 million mark.

“I think a lot of people probably would have thought that’s an improbable number,” he said. “But you meet those guys and gals over there just one time, and there’s no surprise.

“They are dynamic, caring, strategic, supporting. I give them so much credit for working so hard year-round to make that a possibility.”

JDRF has received $250,000 directly from marathon organizers over five years, LaTurno says, and the total donations generated by the marathon for JDRF is even greater. Individual runners use the Tobacco Road Marathon as their own personal fundraising tool, taking pledges to run. These individual donations have added another $75,000 in donations to JDRF, bringing the total to $325,000 over the years.

A true partnership, JDRF provides regular reports to the board of directors for the Tobacco Road Marathon. Dill recalls when board members met a boy living with Type 1 diabetes, who had received a mechanical pancreas made possible through research funded by JDRF. “My eyes kind of welled up,” Dill said. “When you see a little 8-year-old boy, and that treatment was developed through JDRF research which wouldn’t be possible without charitable contributions – that was powerful, and I was grateful that they brought the boy in.”

Money raised by the marathon also has benefited the American Red Cross and Hope for Warriors, a Virginia-based organization supporting military personnel and their families, Dill says.

The race – which includes a marathon and a half-marathon option – traces the American Tobacco Trail, starting in Cary and stretching through parts of Durham and Apex.

“It’s just a great experience,” he said. “We tell people this is fast, flat and fun.”

The lack of hills and downhill finish makes it a fast course which is popular with runners. Last year, about 4,000 runners completed the marathon and half-marathon, up from about 2,500 runners in 2010.

About 15 percent qualify for the Boston Marathon, which Dill says is considered the holy grail for amateur runners.

Post-race time is a party, with live music, craft beer and food.

“It creates a really good vibe, and people hang out at the party and swap stories,” Dill said.

Registration for the 2019 marathon and half-marathon is still open and available through the Tobacco Road Marathon’s website at tobaccoroadmarathon.com. t

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TOP LEFT: Serving on the Tobacco Road Marathon board are volunteers (clockwise from front row center) Kazem Yahyapour, Cid Cardoso, Dawn Dixon, Martha Namie, Rebecca Sitton, Ken Polleck, Michael Yahyapour, Jason Biggs and Mark Dill.

ABOVE: The Tobacco Road Marathon, held in March, will start and finish in Thomas Brooks Park. Last year, roughly 4,000 runners completed the marathon and the half-marathon.

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garden adventurer WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY L.A. JACKSON

The Early Spring of Winter Honeysuckle

An indoor vase of blooming winter honeysuckle can help chase the cold weather blues away.

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MY SPRING BEGINS much sooner than yours does. No, I don’t “snow bird” down to a condo in Tampa, Fla., during the winter, nor do I book an extended Caribbean cruise for February. Instead, I have winter honeysuckle.

Closely related to the often-seen — and usually maligned — Japanese honeysuckle vines that fill the balmy breezes of spring and summer with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance, winter honeysuckle will put on a similar show for the nose, but earlier, when Ol’ Man Winter still has the garden in its icy grip.

Tagged with one of the more poetic botanical names — Lonicera fragrantissima — winter honeysuckle is actually a large bush.

Well, a large, fickle bush. Depending on the weather, it could hold onto some of its leaves or go completely bare-branched during the coldest months. Also depending on the severity of the winter, its blooms might begin to open in January or wait until February and then persist into early spring.

Whenever the flowers do pop out, they will tickle the nostrils with scent-sations that represent the spring garden to come. Cascading down the bush, these dainty, white sprites infuse the chilled winter landscape with a delicious, citrus-like smell.

I often cheat my way to an even earlier spring by force blooming a few of my winter honeysuckle’s dormant branches. In early January, I cut four or five 12- to 15-inch limbs, set them in a vase of water (changing it weekly) in a bright inside location out of direct sunlight, and wait for the flowers to

open and fill the room with their chase-thewinter-blues-away perfume.

Winter honeysuckle potentially stretches to 10 feet tall and about as wide, but it can be kept shorter with an annual pruning.

This deer-resistant shrub grows best in sun to light shade. Planted in average garden soil, after becoming established, it tends to be quite drought-tolerant.

The word “invasive” has occasionally been applied to this fragrant Chinese native, but my winter honeysuckle has been behaving. Probably one of the reasons it has remained restrained is that I prune the shrub right after flowering, which not only subdues the shrub’s size but prevents small red berries — winter honeysuckle wannabes — from forming.

Now is a perfect time to search for winter honeysuckle at nearby nurseries — the flowers are sure giveaways, but your nose will probably find them first. If you want to let your fingers do the shopping, Niche Gardens (nichegardens.com) in Chapel Hill sells it at their shop and online.

L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine. Want to ask L.A. a question about your garden? Contact him by email at lajackson1@ gmail.com.

Hellebores can perform well even in areas of dry shade, where few other plants thrive.

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Even after their blossoms have faded, hellebores refuse to go away because they maintain their handsome 12- to 18-inch-high clumps of evergreen foliage through the hottest months.

To Do in the GARDEN

January • The foliage of houseplants that have been tucked away on comfy, sunny window sills inside for the winter should not touch the glass.

Tender leaves can be damaged by the chilled glass, especially on the coldest nights.

• If you enjoy growing plants from seeds, now is the best time to purchase unique as well as popular selections for your garden-to-be from local garden shops and online catalogs. If you wait until the springtime buying frenzy, expect to become very familiar with the phrase “Out of Stock.”

• Hot orange, blazing red, lightning yellow — these are the bright colors to spray paint the handles of your garden tools now so they won’t be easily lost in the rush of lush greenery to come this spring.

• Overwintering garden friends on the wing will appreciate it if you have the bird feeder well stocked now. Also, keep the bird bath free of ice, and wash the bowl at least once a month.

February • February 14th is not only the day to share sweets with your Valentine sweetie, but it is also time to give your fescue lawn a good tickle for the spring growing season with an application of one pound of nitrogen per 1000 feet of lawn.

• If any motorized garden equipment still has gas left over from last autumn’s chores, replace it with a fresh refill to help prevent carburetor clog.

• Pansies are champs at blooming in the winter, but if you pick their spent blossoms off now and water the plants monthly with a diluted fertilizer solution, they will carry their fancy flower show well into the spring.

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Women of Western Wake Forum Oct. 26 at the The annual Cary Magazine

Umstead Hotel and Spa was a day to remember. Chef Vivian Howard spoke about her latest ventures during a breakfast address, and attendees were inspired by the 2018 Women of Western Wake.

The five honorees — Patrice Andrews, Cathy Moore, Courtney Tellefsen, Ashley Thomas and Anita Watkins — discussed success and leadership during a lively panel discussion. The event also raised more than $1,050 for the N.C. Disaster Relief Fund, which helps those affected by Hurricane Florence and other storms. More photos from the event are at carymagazine.com.

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The legendary wild horses of Corolla, unique historical sites, family friendly beaches and mild coastal temperatures are just a few of the reasons why now is a great time to visit.

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happenings

Scott Criddle was appointed Fire Chief for the Town of Morrisville in November. Criddle, formerly a Battalion Chief with the Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department, has served the Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department for over 23 years. townofmorrisville.org

During its October production of “In the Heights,” the

North Carolina

Theatre collected more than $27,000 to benefit World Central Kitchen. The nonprofit works on the ground to feed people in the wake of natural disasters like

hurricanes Florence and Michael. Presenting the proceeds of the fundraiser are, from left, Carolee Baxter, N.C. Theatre producer; “Heights” cast members Carly Prentis Jones and Ashley Adamek; Katie Winsett, World Central Kitchen volunteer; and Elizabeth Doran, N.C. Theatre president and CEO. nctheatre.com, worldcentralkitchen.org Throughout September, students

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Preston in Cary and Chesterbrook at

Academy Preschool in Raleigh collected and donated more than 5,300 diapers and 8,800 baby wipes to benefit residents affected by Hurricane Florence in New Bern,

MAGGIE KANE, founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, a pay-what-you-can café in Raleigh, received N.C. State University’s 2018

Wilmington, Arapahoe and Lumberton,

Outstanding Young Alumna Award at a

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Nov. 1 ceremony. tableraleigh.org

THE DULUTH TRADING COMPANY

recently opened at 301 Crossroads Blvd. in Cary. The store features men’s and

women’s casual wear, workwear, apothecary and accessories. duluthtrading.com

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RISE AGAINST HUNGER, a Raleigh-based nonprofit, became a Guinness World Record holder on Oct. 16 — World Food Day. The organization inspired volunteer groups at Cary’s Reedy Creek Middle School and around the globe to package hunger relief meals in a simultaneous five-minute period of time. Rise Against Hunger now holds an official Guinness World Record for the Most People Assembling Hunger Relief Packages Simultaneously. riseagainsthunger.org

Mothers and daughters from the

National Charity

League’s Carolina Lily, Cardinal, Dogwood and Longleaf

Pine chapters hosted a food drive on Oct. 28. More than 65 boxes of food, cleaning supplies and hygiene products were delivered to four local nonprofits: Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Oak City Outreach Center and Raleigh Rescue Mission. nclcarolinalily.org

The historic

Williams House was moved

from the corner of Chatham Street and Urban Drive in downtown Cary on Nov. 11 to make way for the Chatham Walk development, 33 condos being built by developer Chatham Street Commercial. The Williams House was relocated to East Chatham Street and will be restored and remodeled to include retail and office space. chathamstreetcommercial.com 102 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

Waltonwood Cary Parkway hosted a Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 9 to recognize veterans from

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all branches of the military like Nadine Whitmore. She became an Army nurse in 1948, but when the Army and Air Force became separate services, she then went into the Air Force and attended flight school, which is where she got her wings. waltonwood.com

THE CARYING PLACE held its Annual Labor Day Race for Home and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 3 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. The family-friendly event, featuring 5K and 10K races, raised roughly $20,000 which

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FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN recently opened at Morrisville’s Perimeter Park. The café serves specialty coffee, kombucha and an all gluten-free menu of smoothie bowls, salads, artisan toasts

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READ AND FEED, a Cary-based nonprofit that provides tutoring and other reading help, raised more than $65,000 at its annual A Novel Night fundraising gala held Oct. 26. readandfeed.org

Waltonwood Cary Parkway, a senior living community, hosted a casino night fundraiser Oct. 26 with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia Alliance. The free event, which raised nearly $2,000, featured casino games, light appetizers and refreshments. waltonwood.com

Triangle Rowing Club’s Women’s Youth 4+ finished The

16th out of 84 boats in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta held Oct. 21 in Boston. The team consisted of Brooke Benestad, of Cary High School; Sophia VonDauber and Isabella Humbert, both of Apex Friendship; Jane Atkeson, of Ravenscroft School; and Ella Hill, of Broughton High School. The good showing means the Triangle Rowing Club team gets an automatic invite to next year’s race. trianglerowing.org

OPERATION COMING HOME and The nonprofit

Mattamy Homes gave a new home in Fuquay-Varina to Purple Heart recipient,

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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nate Rogers

has received a $50,000 grant from the Duke

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Energy Foundation to update its STEMosphere

Nov. 8. Rogers sustained traumatic brain

exhibit, which features brain teasers, math games

injury, hearing loss, a back injury and

and other fun activities to spark curiosity. The exhibit update features new tech

shrapnel wounds when his vehicle ran

activities, including an experimental turntable that taps into math skills and a maze

over an improvised explosive device in

that relies on coding to complete. marbleskidsmuseum.org

Fallujah, Iraq. hbawake.com/operationcoming-home.html

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Built with you in mind.

At 12 Oaks, we understand that lifestyle is not one-size-fits-all.

That’s why we’ve built a community that has something for everyone – a challenging Nicklaus-designed golf course, beautiful pool pavilions, tennis and pickleball courts, sports and fitness activities, wine tastings and much, much more. Enjoy a quieter lifestyle? You’ll love the 20+ miles of beautiful sidewalks and trails where many residents love to hike, run and bike.

Whether you’re ready to move in right away, or start from scratch on your dream home, 12 Oaks has it all. Our builders include Lennar, Meritage Homes, M/I Homes, Saussy Burbank, Stanley Martin Homes, plus eight custom builders.

Homes from the $320s to $1 million+.

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©2018 WSLD 12 Oaks, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. The amenities and features described and depicted herein are based upon current development plans, which are subject CARY MAGAZINE to change without notice. Actual development may not be as currently proposed. References to housing products, builders and prices are subject to change without notice as well.105

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There are many ways to build a snowman, but what about a snowgirl? Raleigh youngster Emily Tripp finds herself sandwiched into the role as her father and sister, Phillip and Evelyn, top off their creation with a snowball head.

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