Cary Living magazine January/February 2021

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ke it or not, 2020 delivered a number of positive lifestyle changes to people around the world.

Many who now work from home have become more physically active because they can fit periodic walks around their neighborhood into their schedule. Those who have yearned for a new puppy or kitten now have the time and opportunity to care for one without needing a crate or pet sitter. (I’m taking more hikes with my Brittany spaniel puppy, as you can see in my photo at right.) Choosier shopping habits have helped streamline budgets, and gardens have never looked more manicured.

That work-from-home thing also boosted “athleisure-wear” sales. As of November 26, Lululemon’s shares were up 54% and Nike’s were up 34%. Meanwhile, Lucky Brand and True Religion both declared bankruptcy. In “Power Pants” on page 36, discover how and why pandemic fashion trends are quite literally stretching wardrobe limits by making various styles of yoga pants the focal point of our workday attire.

While we’re on the subject of athleisure-wear, “Sneakerheads” on page 57 explains how Raleigh entrepreneurs Michael Phillips, owner of Sircastleteees, and Terry “TJ” Mangum, owner of One of One, create tricked-up kicks featuring unique blends of colors, patterns, stencils and symbols depicting favorite sports teams, superheroes, cartoon characters and more. These guys will paint whatever you want on your favorite brand of sneakers—from Vans to Nikes.

Where you exercise may have also changed in the last year. Since gyms were closed for most of 2020, and limitations are still in place for those that have reopened, many trainers offer exercise equipment in their garages or have made virtual fitness classes accessible online as part of an effort to keep people moving. Learn more in “Pandemic Fitness” on page 46.

And if COVID-19 actually refers to how much weight you’ve gained since March, you may be looking for alternative ways to lose those unwanted pounds. From surgery-free prodecures to behavior modification, you’ll be surprised at how many ways there are to achieve a healthier size in “New Approaches to Weight Loss in the Triangle” on page 66.

Maintaining good mental health is equally important any day of the year—not just during a pandemic. Labyrinths help those who walk their meandering, often unicursal paths, to slow down, self-reflect and release tension. In “Local Labyrinths” on page 64, learn more about how they work and where you can find them in the Triangle. On that same note, “Taking Care of Yourself While You’re Caring for Everyone Else” on page 63 is another must-read if you’re feeling stretched to the max these days.

On page 23, we unveil our highly anticipated 2021 Diamond Award winners! You’ll find many businesses, services and venues you’re already familiar with among our gold, silver and bronze winners, but we hope you’ll also take the time to check out a few new ones.

There are plenty to choose from.

In our departments section, find out why Tribeca Tavern is known for more than handcrafted burgers and homegrown brews on page 70. Catch a glimpse of the Carolina Hurricanes’ new practice digs at Wake Competition Center in Morrisville on page 72, and discover 2Digh4, a new band out of Fuquay-Varina, on page 74.

You’ll find health- and wellness-themed stories stitched throughout our entire January/February issue. That’s because we take this subject very seriously and hope you, our readers, will as well, so you can achieve your best self as we all move forward into a better, brighter new year. Here’s to 2021!

Beth Shugg, Editor Your opinions matter to us. Let us know what you think of this issue of Cary Living magazine.

Please email beth@caryliving.com with your comments.

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PUBLI S H ER Ronny Stephens EDI TO R Beth Shugg C R EATI V E DI R ECTOR Linda J. Van de Zande A DV ERTI S I N G DESIGN Cindy Huntley COPY EDI TO R Cindy Huntley SOCIAL MEDIA/ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Brittany Murdock S EN I OR ACCOUN T EX EC UTIVE S Meredith Mills Charis Painter ACCOUN T EX EC UTIVE Aubrey Finley DI STR I BUTI O N Joe Lizana, Manager distributech.net CO N TR I BUTI N G WR I TER S Elliot Acosta, Elizabeth Brignac, Kurt Dusterberg, Mandy Howard, Elizabeth Kane, Bryan Reed, Charlotte Russell, Mick Schulte, Cheryl Capaldo Traylor, Melissa Wistehuff

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Explore the winning businesses,

services and venues for 2021

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D I AM O ND AW AR D S

PO W E R PANT S

Yoga pant styles top

live-work-play trends

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PAND E M I C FI T NE S S

Triangle trainers customize services

to keep clients moving

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S NE AK E R H E AD S

Local entrepreneurs transform

sneaker culture in the Triangle

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T AK I NG C AR E O F YO U R S E L F

While you’re caring for everyone else

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L O C AL L AB YR I NT H S

Take the path to well-being

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NE W APPR O AC H E S TO WEIGHT LOSS

Options range from nonsurgical procedures

to behavior modification

ON TH E C OVE R: Michele Detitta is wearing Lululemon black-and-white striped yoga pants and a Free People sports bra. Photo by MASH Photography.

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CHE F’S T AB L E

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OUT & ABOUT

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LET’S CONNECT! TEXT AND PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Mission Market’s “Conquer the Day” smoothie deliciously blends bananas, almond butter, espresso, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla protein powder.

Stop in to try one the next time you’re in downtown Apex—and shop the café’s curated gift section while you’re there. Learn more at shopthemission.com.

Elk Local Foods, a new business in downtown Apex, sells artisanal foods sourced from all across North Carolina. Stop by this specialty grocery market for local chocolates, handmade salsas, nut butters and more. Visit elklocalfoods.com for more information.

Bold and beautiful murals are gracing the walls of Cameron Village’s shops and restaurants. Take in the inspiring display next time you visit.

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H E A LT H & BEAUTY BEST HAIR SALON GOLD: Color Salon & Spa SILVER: Von Kekel AVEDA Lifestyle Salon Spa BRONZE: Tone Hair Salon

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p Ayana is wearing a Patagonia Women's Houdini jacket, Lululemon Fast and Free leggings and Nike Metcons. u Michelle is wearing a Zara crop top and Beyond Yoga Alloy OmbrĂŠ leggings.

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POWER PANTS Yo g a p a n t s t y l e s t o p p a n d e m i c l i v e - w o r k- p l a y f a s h i o n t re n d s

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e’ve all seen the devolution of COVID style.

Your neighbor who used to walk her dog in business casual “work-from-home” wear now prances down the block in the same checkered pajama pants, purple robe and bed-head she has worn all week. There's no shame in the pandemic wardrobe game.

Yet if there is a silver lining to our subsiding sophistication during this season, it’s a penchant for all things cozy.

And the clothing item that has risen to the top of the comfort scene is the ubiquitous yoga pant.

p Lisa, a Lululemon brand ambassador, is wearing a scarf made by a friend in Afghanistan with a Lululemon Align tank top, a faux leather jacket from Target and Lululemon Align joggers. She is carrying a faux leather overnight bag from Target.

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While yoga pants aren’t anything new, their level of popularity has skyrocketed in the past year, along with the athleisure brands that sell them. Many consumers are saying good bye to jeans forever and adopting athleisure as a way of life. “It takes a special occasion for me to wear jeans at this point. I’m basically living in athleisure and absolutely loving it,” says Megan Jones, owner of Pure Barre in Raleigh.

This trend is taking a toll on denim companies. Lucky Brand and True Religion both declared bankruptcy, while Levi Strauss & Co’s second quarter sales fell 62%.

On the flip side, companies like Lululemon and Athleta are seeing their already wide consumer base expand exponentially.

p Lisa is wearing a Wrap Life head wrap, Lululemon Align tank top and Gap denim jacket. t Lisa is wearing a pink Lululemon sweater and retired Lululemon leggings that are similar to the Align leggings.

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“The pandemic reminded all of us that we are human,” says Lisa Yebuah, a pastor at Southeast Raleigh Table and brand ambassador for Lululemon. “That sounds simple, but sometimes we dress to impress, perform or make a statement, and that was all taken away from us. The comfort of athleisure allows us to honor our humanity while we try to live through a global pandemic.”

As a brand ambassador to Lululemon, Yebuah is faithful to the Align Pant, which is a later generation of the first yoga pant created by the British Columbia brand in 1998.

Lululemon has redefined clothing by developing innovative fabrics that not only provide comfort, but also style. Beyond the clothing, the company develops relationships within communities via brand ambassadors like Yebuah.

t Michelle and Ayana are wearing Spiritual Gangster cheetah-print sports bras and Alo Goddess high-waisted pants. u Michelle is wearing Lululemon black-and-

white striped yoga pants and a Free People sports bra.

FALLING IN LOVE As most of us distance ourselves from loved ones, in some cases a special pair of yoga pants can fill an emotional void. Jill Perkins of Durham describes her relationship with yoga pants as a surprising romance of sorts. “It started out casually, but I still had my flings with other pants,” she says. “Then one day I realized I p Ayana is wearing an Athleta Foothill long-sleeve shirt in flora mauve, Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise tights and an Athleta knotted headband.

was seeing them almost daily — sneaking into them for work Zooms, reaching for them in the morning. And when we weren’t together, I was thinking about them. That’s when I knew it was getting serious. At this point our relationship is stronger than ever. Sure, we have our moments when I don’t trust them and think they’re leading me on with their stretchy, high waist and promise of athletic-looking appearance, but most days it’s smooth sailing. I sincerely hope we never part.”

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POPULAR YOGA PANT STYLES Need help deciding which kind of “power pants” may be right for you? Here’s a list of some of the most popular styles on the market.

LULULEMON ALIGN PANTS

The popular Align pants are made with Lululemon’s trademark fabrics that offer sweat wicking, four-way stretch and a “buttery” soft feel that holds after hundreds of washes.

Because they’re so lightweight, they create a naked feel while offering 100% opacity. Aligns have a hidden waistband pocket that opens from the side. $98 Reviewers say: Totally worth the price.

ATHLETA ULTRA HIGH RISE ELATION TIGHTS

Like Lululemon, Athleta also creates its own custom fabrics. The company uses its Powervita fabric to make the breathable, sweat-wicking Ultra High Rise Elation Tights, which have a light compression. Powervita fabric is made from recycled nylon/Lycra spandex. Athleta is a Certified B Corporation, which means it is legally required to consider the impact of its decisions on employees, customers, suppliers, the community and the environment. $89 Reviewers say: The fabric is on the thicker side, which helps hide sweat and underwear lines.

ALO HIGH-WAIST MOTO LEGGINGS

Alo is gaining as much popularity as Lululemon and Athleta thanks to the popularity of its signature leggings: the High-Waist Motos.

High-waisted yoga pants are on-trend these days, and so are the variety of fabrics and colors Alo offers. These yoga pants have the same four-way stretch and sweat-wicking capabilities as others, while also offering contouring panels that help create a nice silhouette on any body type. $114–$118 Reviewers say: Lots of variety and fabulously flattering.

TARGET BRAND ALL IN MOTION PREMIUM HIGH-WAISTED LEGGINGS

In response to the rise of athleisure wear, Target created its own brand: All In Motion.

The fabrics used for these pants are made of recycled polyester and offer moisture wicking and flat seams. While there is little compression compared to other brands, they are very affordable — and the pockets are great for storing items during a long run or active workout. $40 Reviewers say: Wonderful price, comfortable and convenient.

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OLD NAVY HIGH-WAISTED BALANCE YOGA LEGGINGS

Many influencers used to swear by Old Navy’s High-Waisted Balance yoga leggings that offer compression and a soft, buttery feel for a small fraction of the price of other athleisure brands; however, Old Navy recently changed the fabrics and the leggings don’t get the same high ratings as before. Even so, these pants are very affordable and offer a wide range of sizes to accommodate any body type (regular, tall, petite and plus). $22.99–$24.99 Reviewers say: Bring back the old fabric!

BEYOND YOGA SPACEDYE CAUGHT IN THE MIDI HIGH WAISTED LEGGINGS

These Beyond Yoga pants are close in look and feel to Lululemon’s Align Pants, but consist of a slightly thicker fabric made of polyester and spandex. They have the same four-way stretch and sweat-wicking properties as others and, according to some fans, an even softer feel than Lululemon pants. $97 Reviewers say: Perfect for any workout or just running errands.

PATAGONIA WOMEN’S CENTERED TIGHTS

Patagonia leggings offer the same high-quality feel consumers have come to expect from this brand. Featuring fabric made from 85% recycled polyester and 15% spandex, the pants are both comfortable and ethical (Patagonia is also a Certified B Corporation). They come with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, so consumers can expect durability. $79 Reviewers say: Snug and soft, and fit like an extra layer of skin.

SPANX BOOTY BOOST ACTIVE LEGGINGS

These pants do exactly what you would expect from the name — boost your booty and “give you the best rear view … B.S. (before squats).”

They are made from SPANX’s signature sculpting fabric that fits a bit more snuggly than other materials. A contoured waistband also helps create an attractive silhouette on any body shape. $98 Reviewers say: The ultimate in figure-flattering activewear.

pp Michelle is wearing a Midtown Yoga sweatshirt. p Michelle is wearing an Old Navy Cozy Teddy Sherpa half-zip tunic and Old Navy High-Rise Balance leggings.

We would like to thank our models from Midtown Yoga: Ayana Gibbs and Michelle Detitta; Lulemon brand ambassador Lisa Yebuah; and Eliza Kraft Oleander for the use of the labyrinth on her property.

While Perkins’ comments take a humorous tone, it’s true that Americans have fallen in love with athleisure. “The great thing about it is that it makes you feel confidently comfortable and still reflects your personal style,” says Christy Percival, owner of Midtown Yoga in Raleigh. Her studio sells major athleisure brands like Lululemon, Alo and Beyond Yoga while also offering her own line of sweatshirts and tank tops. Percival admits that when it comes to yoga pants, she is loyal to the Lululemon Align style. “I have probably 20 pairs in my closet,” she says.

“They offer such great style and comfort.”

The big question is: Does society’s adaption to athleisure during the pandemic mean there’s no going back once it ends? “I think it’s a very good thing if the athleisure trend continues on,” Yebuah says. “We are recognizing that our brilliance wasn’t in our power suits. My athleisure is my power suit now.” pqAyana is wearing a Target jumpsuit, Victoria's Secret sports bra, Midtown Yoga cork hat, a dotbliss.moda sling pack and Converse sneakers.

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very January, many people choose to renew their fitness goals, lifestyle choices and New Year’s resolutions. But this year is a little different. Whether you’re approaching 2021 with an attitude of hope, relief or trepidation, consider looking

at fitness in a whole new way.

Good health is the first defense against illness, but daily news reports

painfully punctuate how underlying conditions, like diabetes and obesity, increase susceptibility to the worst of the novel coronavirus.

This virus can be cruel, attacking the most vulnerable. It’s our job to strengthen our bodies and take care of ourselves so we can take care of others. But how should we do that?

Fortunately, we live in an area rich with creative and passionate fitness experts who are ready to make 2021 your fittest year yet, despite COVID-19. Here are just a few of the innovative possibilities near you.

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HOME IS WHERE THE HIIT IS

Whether you have a go-to routine or enjoy high intensity interval training (HIIT), there are plenty of customized options to choose from across the Triangle. Imagine going to a full-service gym built just for you. That is precisely what Ian Butler imagined when he created Butler Elite Training.

After the pandemic hit our area, this personal trainer and virtual fitness coach transformed parts of his home into a premier fitness facility. His two-car garage now

houses a gym. And nestled in his spacious backyard, a pool enables water training and a 70-yard path accommodates cross-fit training (with a tire pull).

Butler ideally trains clients two to three times a week and encourages them to apply what they learn from him to their home workouts. You don’t need much, he says. A gallon jug of water, several cans of soup, workout bands and your own body weight are the only things he expects clients to have on

hand. “You can work out with just this and not be able to walk the next day,” Butler says, displaying the smallest band in his gym. You can also find countless videos with band workouts on YouTube, he says.

Butler also offers monthly challenges at facebook.com/ butlerelitetraining. Anyone, whether a client or not, can sign up for one. Learn more about all of Butler’s services at butlerelitetraining.com.

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YOBA STUDIO NOW OWNS A 42-FOOT RV.

S A M E ST U D I O, E X PA N D E D O P T I O N S In January 2020, Beth Gargan joined YoBa Studio in Raleigh.

Little did she know that less than two months later, a worldwide pandemic would shut it down. “I loved the instructors, the music, the experience of yoga and what it did for me physically, mentally and spiritually,” Gargan says.

YoBa Studio owner Sam Williams knew she had to think quickly to serve members like Gargan. “How do I hang on to the clients who help my business thrive?” she wondered.

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frustration this caused her, Williams asked team members to help her move forward.

First they borrowed a camera and lights, then they created online videos for each of their class types. “Within the first week of being closed, our members were invited to a member library, which gave them access to all of our modalities,” Williams says.

In time, those options expanded from prerecorded videos to livestream experiences, outdoor classes and in-studio classes with limited participants. “I feel safe

and comfortable taking indoor classes at the limited capacity they are operating at,” says Gargan, who attends class nearly every day.

Through it all, Williams made finding a way to meet her clients’ diverse needs and schedules her top priority — a journey that felt scary at first, but ended up being a blessing.

YoBa Studio plans to continue expansion with the purchase and renovation of a 42-foot RV that will travel across the Southeast promoting the business and that, potentially, could help Williams search for a

second brick-and-mortar location. This initiative, she says, would never have happened if not for COVID-19.

Other studios in the area, from Pure Barre to Barre-Up, are also keeping members engaged and moving by offering them access to a variety of online, outdoor and safe indoor options.

Whatever fitness routine you prefer, local business owners have ensured that you’ll be able to find a style, schedule and location that works for you.

BRING THE GY M TO YO U Kevin Reddick’s name probably sounds familiar. The New Bern native was a Chapel Hill football star who also played for the Carolina Panthers. Prior to entering the NFL draft, Reddick earned an exercise science degree from UNC–Chapel Hill.

He says football was his passion, but fitness is his purpose.

Reddick retired from the NFL and started personal training near his home in Virginia after receiving his National Academy of Sports Medicine and USA Weightlifting certifications. As his family planned to move back to North Carolina, Reddick dreamed of opening his own gym in his home state. Until that time came, he planned to continue working as a trainer at a local, established gym.

But then, just days after he and his family moved to North Carolina, the pandemic hit and his plans fell through. With a new home under construction and a baby on the way, Reddick had to think fast.

Inspired by the notion that physical fitness could help people fight COVID-19, while also facing the reality that everyone needed to stay at home, Reddick founded InfraRED Elite. He decided: “Let’s go to people. Let’s be convenient.” After all, “the hardest part about working out is getting up and going to the gym,” he says.

InfraRED Elite removes that hurdle by allowing clients to walk outside their own front door where the best equipment and an elite

trainer waits, ready for a full workout. “My goal is to help save lives,” Reddick says. “I’m not a nurse, I’m not a doctor … but, I can be impactful in the community, whether that’s saving a life or just helping someone get their mojo back. If you can help someone get their confidence back, that goes a long way.” Learn more about InfraRED Elite’s packages and options at infraredelitefitness.com.

FORMER CAROLINA PANTHERS FOOTBALL STAR KEVIN RIDDICK BRINGS THE GYM TO HIS CLIENTS.

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PAN DEMIC F ITNESS SILVER LININGS Train like a star.

Pre-COVID, only mega-stars could take personal trainers with them when they traveled. Now, your favorite class and instructors likely offer their expertise online so you, too, can train with them anywhere you go.

No more crowds.

Did you avoid group fitness because you were scared of accidentally kicking your neighbor? COVID-19 restrictions ensure plenty of space to move.

Be one with nature.

Enjoy North Carolina’s mild weather and beautiful terrain by taking advantage of outdoor exercise classes.

Break the rut.

If the pandemic has forced you to change up your routine, you may as well try something new. Take an exercise dance class in the privacy of your home—or pick up a new sport, like pickleball (see below).

WH AT IS PIC KLEB ALL? In 2020, COVID-19 brought severe challenges for those facing hunger across the globe. And those challenges didn’t go away for these children and families when the clock struck midnight.

As we step into 2021, Rise Against Hunger is continuing to work around the clock to reach communities in extreme crisis.

You can help address the increased need and have a lasting impact in the lives of people around the world this year.

And why is this sport taking over your neighborhood? Here are the basics and how you can get started.

Who: Anyone at any age can play, but according to USA Pickleball, the average age of all players is 41; the average age of core players is 54, and the average age of casual players is 33. That said, teenagers and 20-somethings have also made quite a few appearances on Triangle pickleball courts lately.

What: Pickleball was created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. It combines badminton, pingpong and tennis and is played either one-on-one or in a doubles format (like tennis). Players use a paddle to hit a perforated ball, similar to a whiffle ball, over a net. The court is about one-fourth the size of a tennis court, which opens the sport up to athletes who have mobility issues.

Where: Find pickleball courts throughout the Triangle — from Method Community Park in Raleigh to White Oak Park in Cary. For a detailed list of court locations, or to find a pickup game, visit usapickleball.org or globalpickleball.network/network/home/3205the-triangle-pickleball-network.

Why: Pickleball is competitive, but doesn’t kill your joints or require a ton of space or people to play. “It’s fun, relatively easy to learn, and combines my love of tennis and table tennis,” says recent pickleball convert Melanie LaChance of Raleigh.

When: No time like the present! Pick up a paddle and try this fun sport today.

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FUN F ITNESS GADGETS

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Looking for new fitness tools? The Nintendo Switch offers fitness-oriented games guaranteed to help you break a sweat. Players of Ring Fit Adventure go on a journey to defeat Dragaux, a fitness-obsessed dragon, using exercise to take out monsters along the way. Nintendo Switch also offers American Ninja Warrior: Challenge, a fitness boxing game, and Zumba Burn it Up!, among other dance and sports games.

Apple’s Fitness+ app gives subscribers access to a diverse selection of studio workouts and integrates data from the Apple Watch so participants can see their heart rates and timer countdowns — and even compare their performance to those of others who completed the same workouts. Garmin's Vivoactive 4 watch links to the Garmin Connect app to offer similar features.

Want to increase hydration? Consider one of several smart water bottles on the market. The HidrateSpark, for example, tracks water intake with an app and reminds its user to drink water. Other water bottles light up and/or play music to remind users to hydrate.

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HOW HAVE ADVANCES IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY REDUCED INVASIVENESS AND RECOVERY TIME?

By Lars Gardner, D.O. Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic has been here since 1954 because of our patients. We are here because of the strength they have shown and the trust they have given to us for over 65 years. We are here because caring for people and providing an atmosphere that continually leads to life-changing medical results is what we live for.

But as we move into this new decade, want to inform our community that we continue to evolve in ways that we feel are not only important for our patients, but critical in providing the absolute best care.

Advancing Technology Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic was not only the first team in the Triangle to embrace navigation and robotics in cranial and spinal surgery, but we continue to be one of the only groups in this area to use these critically important technologies. By using devices such as ExcelsisusGPS® from Globus Medical (the most advanced neurosurgical robotic in America) and ARTIS icono from Siemens (the latest imaging device for intravascular procedures), we can continue to provide the most advanced and accurate surgical techniques for our patients. When working around the nerves and brain tissue that drive the way we all live and move, Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic surgeons demand the greatest precision and control available— and feel strongly that our patients deserve it as well.

Minimally Invasive Techniques While we at Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic understand that many cranial and spinal cases need a more traditional “open technique,” when a procedure can be done in a minimally invasive way, we do it. No group has more surgeons who are committed to advancing their less invasive techniques in order improve their patient’s outcomes. Minimally invasive procedures cause less deep tissue disruption and minimize muscle dissection, while accomplishing the same goals as older, more invasive techniques. Using intraoperative imaging, robotics and specialized retractors, more of our patients are going home the same day—or with very short hospital stays— than ever before.

Boutique Care Our commitment to individualized care is unlike any surgical group in Raleigh. Each physician at Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic has his or her own administrative assistant, physician assistant and insurance authorization specialist. No general schedulers. No automated phone systems blocking you from real people. No being transferred three times and waiting over 30 minutes just to talk to someone helpful. We do not only strive to provide care better than academic centers, but also provide the ease and personalization of a boutique medical clinic.

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WELLNESS REALLY MEAN AS YOU AGE?

Patrick Schrader CVA Wellness Director, Exercise Physiologist

At Cambridge Village, our goal is to help our residents become healthier, stronger, and continue to enjoy living independently in a community environment. With our Optimal Living Program, we focus on physical and mental activity, social interaction and healthy nutrition.

Optimal Health = Optimal Living = Comprehensive Wellness As a Cambridge Village resident, you’ll enjoy full access to our state-of-the-art fitness center, and Cambridge Fitness.

Exercise how you want, when you want. Whether you choose to explore on your own, work one-on-one with a personal trainer or indulge in a group fitness class, at Cambridge Fitness, you will find a fun, supportive and active community ready to support your goals.

Join other residents for daily classes in Tai Chi, Pilates, functional fitness, balance and more! Or, jump in the pool for aqua exercise, then treat yourself to some time in the steam room. We’ll help you find a routine that works just for you, so you can become your optimal self.

Amenities include: Group Exercise Studio • Cardio Equipment Strength Training Equipment • TRX • Free Weights • Open Layout Hot tub • Steam Room • Heated, Indoor Saltwater Pool • Big Screen TVs Are you 45 or older and looking for a private gym membership?

Contact us at the number below for more information on outside membership at Cambridge Village!

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Contrary to popular belief, dry eye disease is not only an older adult issue.

In fact, it’s the No. 1 vision disease in the U.S. across all age groups due to our increasing use of digital devices, which disrupts the normal blinking pattern.

If blinks are incomplete or infrequent, the surface of our eyes suffer, leading to vision impairment and eye discomfort.

“Eye dryness” is only one of the many symptoms one might experience. The right questions can mean a proper diagnosis is made and treatment can begin sooner.

Susan Watson, M.D., FACS Watson Dry Eye Center

Four questions to ask are: • Do your eyes ever feel dry or uncomfortable?

• Are you bothered by changes in your vision throughout the day?

• Are you ever bothered by red eyes?

• Do you ever use or feel the urge to use eye drops?

A “yes” answer to any of these prompts evaluation and diagnostic testing.

Early awareness of the presence of Dry Eye Disease, education regarding lifestyle influences and adherence to treatment recommendations can have a positive, lifelong impact on vision health.

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It may be time to see a sleep physician if you: • Have difficulty falling or staying asleep • Snore, stop breathing, or gasp while sleeping • Feel a strong urge to move your legs at night • Struggle to function during the day because you are so tired If so, we’d love to help. Parkway SleepHealth Center offers a physician office, sleep studies and CPAP equipment. Call us today to start your journey toward a good night’s sleep!

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CBD stands for cannabidiol and is extracted from the hemp plant. CBD has experienced recent exposure because of its potential healing properties.

Peak City CBD uses hemp grown nearby in Oxford, North Carolina, and employs the cleanest methods of extraction (which is done in Holly Springs) to produce superior CBD products that are used to help those who suffer from lack of sleep, anxiety, inflammation, pain, headaches and more. Our CBD products can be dropped in your mouth, used in topical lotions on your skin, taken via capsules or even vaped. We are chemist-crafted and always happy to hear of the great benefits our customers receive from our CBD.

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sneakerhead ['snēk rIhed] NOUN e

A sneaker enthusiast; someone who collects, trades, admires and studies the history of sneakers.

Sneakerheads Local artists and entrepreneurs step up sneaker culture in the Triangle

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ost fashion trends tend to be cyclical, with recurring fads coming in and out of style over seasons and throughout decades. The sneakerhead craze, however, isn’t merely a trend; it’s a culture.

Fashion and music have always been interconnected, and with the hip-hop revolution striking in the mid-1980s at the same time Michael Jordan’s NBA basketball career reached its pinnacle, sports and athletes jumped into the mix. Enter the hype of the sneaker and emergence of the sneakerhead, where fashion, music and sports became as

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interwoven as the threads on a pair of Air Jordan shoelaces.

Back in the day, sneaker fanatics camped outside a store to be the first person to lay hands on a new release.

Nowadays, enthusiasts try their luck at purchasing shoes online — although the most popular pairs sell out within seconds. Undoubtedly, while online shopping makes the art of the hunt easier, nothing beats the feeling of walking into a shoe store, surrounded by fellow sneakerheads, to see the shoes in person. Local sneaker shoppers are fortunate that Raleigh offers several stores selling the latest styles with a uniquely customized spin.

Sircastleteees Michael Phillips considers himself an artist first, sneaker aficionado second — so the current sneakerhead trend of customizing shoes suits him perfectly. The Broughton High School graduate has sketched shoes for as long as he can remember. “I was on the shoe wave before other people thought it was cool,” he says.

Phillips turned his hobby into a business called Sircastleteees, initially marketing his products on Instagram in 2013, then opening a store on Raleigh’s West South Street the following year. Social media made it possible for Phillips to become known worldwide, while also cultivating his relationship with the local

community. “It’s a balancing act to have an online presence while also maintaining an in-store experience,” he says.

With the help of artists Chris “DK” Batts and Ed Peebles, Phillips takes a pair of shoes and turns them into unique creations for NFL and NBA players, as well as for local university athletic programs. From hydro dipping and color-changing to hand-painting and airbrushing, customizing sneakers is the newest way sneakerheads can stay on trend and show off their personalities. For those seeking the latest drop, a vintage pair or a personalized masterpiece, Sircastleteees is a laid-back place to gather and talk kicks. Learn more at sircastleteees.com.

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CHRISTOPHER JUDD (LEFT), TERRY “TJ” MANGUM (RIGHT) AND DAWITT FEREW (NOT PICTURED) OWN ONE OF ONE BOUTIQUE.

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COREY KINARD JR., AGE 12, IS THE OWNER OF DEUCE DOG BRAND.

O ne o f O n e Bo u t iqu e

Terry “TJ” Mangum has been buying and selling shoes as a “side hustle” since he was a student at Middle Creek High School. Now the 20-yearold entrepreneur owns One of One Boutique, located near Shaw University, with his cousin, Christopher Judd, and friend, Dawitt Ferew.

“Being so close to Shaw, we get students coming in every afternoon to check out what’s new,” Judd says. “The process of getting your hands on a pair of shoes has changed a lot since I was young, but real ‘shoe people’ still want to come and see them in person.”

Though primarily a sneaker business, One of One also welcomes local fashion designers to set up shop in the store. Athens Drive High School student Ali Rahman, for example, designs and makes reconstructed patchwork clothing under the brand name Assembled with Caution, then sells the clothing at One of One. Giving a platform for local up-and-comers is important to Judd, who believes it only takes one helping hand to make a difference in a young person’s life.

Learn more at oneofone919.com.

The Next Generati o n : Deuce Dog g B ra n d At just 12 years old, Corey Kinard Jr. is an artist, designer, and business owner of custom shirt and shoe company Deuce Dogg Brand. “When the pandemic hit, I realized that I had a lot of time and wanted to do something creative,” Kinard says. “I love money and art, so combining the two is great.”

Named after Corey’s nickname, “Deuce,” Deuce Dogg Brand is a testament to the young entrepreneur’s talent and offers a glimpse of what the next generation of sneakerheads is capable of. “Shoes and art are my way of letting people know who I am,” he says. Learn more at deucedogg.com.

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More Op tions for Sneaker heads Social Status, socialstatuspgh.com – Historic City Market in downtown Raleigh

Courtside, courtsidenc.com – Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh Capital Buy Sell Trade (BST), capitalbst.com – Oak Park Shopping Center in Raleigh Pro tip: Beware of buying from individual or unknown resellers, as counterfeits abound. The experts at these stores will know a real shoe from a fake one.

Sneaker head Glossar y

Colorway — A combination of colors used in a particular shoe.

Retro — A shoe that has been reintroduced, sometimes with minor differences to the original.

Collab — A collaboration with a shoe brand and outside artist, designer, athlete or musician.

Deadstock — Brand-new shoes that have never been worn and are still in the box.

Undeadstock — Shoes that have been worn.

Limited Edition — Shoes produced in limited quantities, making them hard to find.

Quick Strikes — The process of grabbing a release before it sells out.

Drop/Release — When a new shoe hits the market.

Reseller — A person who buys sneakers with the sole purpose of reselling them at a profit.

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ven during non-pandemic times, those of us who are caretakers help everyone we love, do (or try to do) all the right things and strive to be there for those who need us. But somewhere along the way, in the throes of exhaustion, we realize we may have left an essential something—or more importantly, someone—out of this equation: ourselves.

If you’re struggling to find more, or better, ways to care for yourself, these experts can guide you toward a healthier perspective with a fresh set of coping tools.

FIND BAL ANCE AND BOUNDAR IE S

“I think all of us—with COVID especially— have lost our balance,” says Dr. Mona Gupta, a psychiatrist, osteopathic physician and founder of Gupta Psychiatry, located in Raleigh and Apex. “We’re all striving for balance [in our lives], but once you get balance, you have to strive for it again.”

For many of us, balance can be difficult to obtain. “I think a lot of my patients are working double or triple the amount [than before the pandemic], or they don’t have a job. There’s no happy medium,” she says.

To achieve balance, we may have to create stronger boundaries. And to do that, we have to understand what we truly need, says Lori D’Elia, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of D’Elia Family Solutions Counseling & Coaching in Raleigh.

D’Elia says effective communication is “your No. 1 tool” for helping others understand what you need so you can create boundaries that fit with your life. For example, if you’re working from home, that may mean “strategizing with your significant other ... your boss ... and your kids, and letting them know what they can expect from you now,” she says.

And if how you’re working isn’t right for you—or your family—anymore, Gupta advises speaking up and communicating with your boss. That may mean compromising, explaining your expectations and working together toward a solution that might work better for everyone. Although it may be an uncomfortable conversation, it’s worth having.

Licensed clinical mental health counselor Sarah Coates, who is the founder and owner of One-Eighty Counseling, which has offices

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in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Holly Springs and Apex, says boundaries aren’t just there to protect ourselves; they’re there to protect others as well. “Boundaries are healthy. You can’t say ‘yes’ all the time,” Coates says. She tells her clients to remember this: “‘No’ is a full and complete sentence.’”

PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH TO ALLEVI ATE STRESS AND ANXIET Y

Positive social connection isn’t just desirable to us—it’s necessary for good health. According to Dr. Jignasa Sachar, D.O., a functional medicine physician with FoundationMED in Raleigh, “There’s considerable evidence from studies that have shown that social isolation increases proinflammatory activity.” She says it’s important to keep up with our social connections, and “take action steps” to connect in a positive way with others. “It doesn’t have to be live [and in person], although that’s preferred,” she says. “As long as you’re connecting, even if it’s a Zoom call.”

Keep your anxiety and stress levels low, and improve your moods, by paying attention to what you’re eating and how you’re breathing, Sachar advises. For example, you may be snacking all day if you’re homebound due to the pandemic.

However, this habit “can mess with your blood sugar levels,” Sarchar says. “When your blood sugar levels are not even throughout the day, that can contribute to anxiety.”

When we’re anxious, our breathing becomes shallow, which can worsen our anxiety. “Diaphragmatic breathing helps with anxiety,” she says. You can use this deep breathing technique, commonly known as “belly breathing,” when you feel yourself becoming stressed. Simply place your hand on your stomach and feel your stomach come out as you inhale. Breathing this way sends a message to your parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” system) to calm and relax your body, counteracting your sympathetic nervous system—aka, the “fight, flight or freeze” system.

LET GO OF PERFECTIONISM AND GUILT

In an attempt to hold on to some semblance of normalcy during the pandemic, some of us may have held on too tightly to a rigid

schedule as a coping mechanism. However, this can backfire by creating a negative effect on our lives, instead of a positive one. “You’re going to get stressed if you keep trying to do things as you did before the pandemic,” D’Elia says.

Focus on self-care, which looks different for different people, D’Elia says. Find out what it means to you, then make it a priority to follow through with it. “People know what their self-care is,” she says. “They just feel guilty asking for it.”

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When it comes to letting go of perfectionism and embracing self-compassion, many of these experts expressed a common theme: Stop comparing yourself to others, and be careful how you use social media. “I very much believe ‘comparison is the thief of joy,’” Coates says. “So, if you’re constantly comparing yourself to what other people are doing, you’ll lose sight of the joy that’s happening in your own life. … You cannot compare yourself to anything on social media because it’s all mostly edited and Photoshopped.” She adds that despite the perfect pictures people present, everyone has struggles—they’re just not expressing theirs.

And if you’re having trouble showing vulnerability, turn to your trusted circle of family and friends—instead of social media— for validation.

Although demands seem to have grown heavier during the past year, Gupta advises using this time for self-reflection. “This should be like the restart,” she says. “We really need to take a fresh look at our priorities and say, ‘What are we doing with our coworkers? What are we doing with our families? What’s important to us?’” Perhaps a restart is just what we need to answer those questions.

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LOCAL LABYRINTHS

TAKE THE PATH TO WELL-BEING

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elcome to 2021. By now, we are well aware of the detrimental effects of stress on our minds and bodies. Worrying about events from the past and uncertainty about the future makes it difficult to stay grounded in the present. Constant overthinking and overdoing creates mental and physical stress, which can contribute to health conditions like heart disease, gastrointestinal problems and depression.

There are numerous methods to calm overactive minds and bodies, including yoga, exercise, massage and meditation. Labyrinths, a lesser-known healing tool, are also proving helpful for anxious individuals by offering them a chance to slow down, take time for self-reflection, and release tensions and expectations that keep them running on the hamster wheel of fast-paced lifestyles.

The timeless practice of walking labyrinths is not new; their history goes back over 4,000 years and is mentioned in writings by Herodotus, Pliny the Elder and Shakespeare. Found in many religions and cultures, labyrinths were used to simulate the sacred tradition of spiritual pilgrimage, according to some historians. The most well-known labyrinth is in Chartres Cathedral in France. Built in the early 1200s, pilgrims from around the globe still come to walk its winding path. Fortunately for those of us in the U.S., labyrinths have been experiencing a resurgence here during the past couple of decades.

BENEFITS

Still found in many churches, labyrinths are also becoming increasingly popular in public parks, prisons, schools and health care facilities. Both Duke Hospital and UNC Hospitals incorporate labyrinths into their settings to provide patients, visitors and staff a place to walk, meditate and pray.

Rev. Dr. Randy Hall, associate director for clinical pastoral education at UNC Hospitals, says the labyrinth located just outside the N.C. Cancer Hospital provides a quiet space for patients and families dealing with the emotional and spiritual healing that is needed when coping with crisis, illness and death. “The staff that use the labyrinth seem to appreciate the space to be intentional in their reflection for coping with the day-to-day stress of being a care provider,” he says.

Labyrinths are not only useful spiritually, but are also beneficial to mental health and overall well-being. Studies have been performed, but the effects are often hard to

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quantify. After walking, participants report feeling calmer, noticing the colors and fragrances around them, and having a sense that time slowed down. Walkers also describe greater clarity, awareness and relaxation that is similar to other mind-body practices. But there is something unique to labyrinths in the way they closely relate to the human experience.

It’s important to understand that a labyrinth is not a maze, nor is it a puzzle designed to trick the walker into arriving at dead ends. There is only one path into the labyrinth, which is also the same path out.

Just when you think you’ve arrived at the center, the next turn finds you at the furthest point away and back near the beginning. The twists and turns are a metaphor for the curvy, unpredictable way of life’s journey.

Rev. Mac Schafer, pastor at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, says labyrinths remind us that even when we feel we are losing our way in life, we can always keep going. Schafer discovered labyrinths in the late 1990s while a student at Princeton Theological Seminary. After walking a canvas labyrinth, he became mesmerized, and labyrinths have been his passion since. “Walking a labyrinth slows people down and changes their pace,” he says. “It’s helpful for people accessing transitions in their lives and dealing with sickness, depression, sadness and grief.”

THE WALK

Those new to the practice are often given the suggestion to think about a labyrinth walk as having three parts, known as the three Rs. While walking toward the center,

Release tension and anxieties. When you arrive in the center, pause to Receive whatever insight comes to you. That may be spiritual guidance, clarity or peace of mind. On your Return back to the world of work, family and responsibilities, carry out with you the well-being created during your walk.

Although there is no record of the number of people who walk Hudson Memorial’s labyrinth, Schafer says there have been plenty of visitors during the long months of the pandemic. He says it has become a quiet place for meditation, even for those not affiliated with the church, and that makes him happy.

He suggests not placing expectations on your walk. “Sometimes it can be an extraordinarily revealing and transformative spiritual experience,” he says. “But some days a walk on the labyrinth is just a nice walk.”

THE QUEST

Although some may approach labyrinths with skepticism, there’s not much risk involved with trying the practice. If there’s a chance that meandering a path of concentric circles can offer peace, clarity and a sense of well-being, it’s worth slowing down long enough to find out.

The Labyrinth Society website states there are 158 registered labyrinths in North Carolina, but labyrinth enthusiasts know there are far more. Some locations are kept secret, known only by word of mouth, or stumbled upon by accident. “The quest to find hidden labyrinths is all part of the fun,” Schafer says.

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NEW APPROACHES TO

WEIGHT LOSS IN THE TRIANGLE

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f the COVID-19 pandemic altered your eating and fitness habits, you’re not alone. American lifestyles have changed across the board. Some have become more committed to healthy living, while others have lost their routines entirely. As you decide how to approach healthy living in the new year, consider advances in technology and emerging approaches to wellness that offer more choices than ever before when it comes to weight loss and caring for your body.

Only 1% of people who might benefit from weight-loss surgery take advantage of it because surgery involves risk and lengthy recovery time, says Dr. Christopher McGowan, M.D., who opened True You Weight Loss in Cary this past September. Board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and obesity medicine, McGowan says the weight-loss procedures he offers involve no incisions. Compared to weight-loss surgery patients, endoscopy patients lose almost the same amount of weight with significantly fewer complications. They also recover from endoscopic procedures more quickly. “You come in, you go home, you’re back to work in two to three days,” McGowan says.

Known as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), the procedure was originally developed in 2012 and involves the insertion of an endoscope through a patient’s mouth so a device can suture his or her stomach to make it 70–80% smaller. A smaller stomach is satisfied with less food because it suppresses the hormone ghrelin — often called the “hunger hormone” — which kicks in when the body believes itself to be starving. This change allows the body to accept a new set point at which its caloric intake is satisfied.

“We really can produce surgical results,” McGowan says. The average weight loss after ESG is 20% of a patient’s body weight — an impressive number compared with the 1–4% long-term weight-loss results of diet and exercise alone, though dietary changes and regular exercise are essential to maintaining post-ESG weight loss.

While “It is absolutely not magic, it really can be life-altering,” McGowan says. “But it’s just a tool.” That’s why True You Weight Loss also offers diet and nutrition counseling to help clients maintain healthy, sustainable eating patterns. Prospective clients should consider that, in the long term, ESG is difficult to reverse, so those who undergo it should be reasonably sure they want such a permanent change. Also, because ESG is so new, health insurance typically doesn’t cover it.

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SURGERY-FREE OPTIONS

ALTERNATIVE DIETS

If the latest dieting fad isn’t your thing, Vitality Weight Loss & Wellness Spa in Raleigh offers some alternatives. The anti-inflammatory diet emphasizes consumption of certain vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy proteins and fats as part of a plan designed to result in weight loss while preventing or reducing low-grade chronic inflammation.

The hormone diet combines a customized low-calorie diet with specific medical doses of natural protein hormones that help sustain lean body mass. The modified liquid diet involves a 14-day period of fasting on high protein, meal replacement drinks and a 100–200 calorie dinner, for a total consumption of 500–700 calories a day. Vitality Weight Loss & Wellness Spa also offers B12 and B complex injections, which can work as weight-loss supplements because they increase the activity level of those who take it. Learn more at raleighvitality.com.

Infinite30 in Raleigh offers a three-stage program that begins with a one-month “losing” stage consisting of a ketogenic homeopathic program made up of nutrient-intense, low-calorie foods. During this month-long diet, clients check in with coaches daily and choose from a menu of healthy items, while receiving tips and guidelines on portion sizes. Learn more at raleighweightloss.com.

GENETIC TESTING

Regenesis MD in Raleigh offers genetic testing to reveal whether certain inherited eating behaviors may have led to a client’s obesity.

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True You Weight Loss offers other endoscopic procedures to support weight loss as well, including the Orbera managed weight loss system, which was approved in the U.S. in 2015 but has been used internationally for years. This procedure involves the insertion of a silicone balloon into the stomach to take up space for six months, after which time the balloon is removed.

This isn’t a long-term procedure and is best for those who are struggling with short-term weight gain. Learn more about all of these options at trueyouweightloss.com.

Coupled with pharmaceutical and supplement therapy, Regenesis MD uses the test results to help clients assess and control their appetites, cravings and stress-eating behaviors.

Since not all bodies shed weight at the same pace or in the same manner, Regenesis MD also offers a peptide diet, which helps some clients safely and effectively shed up to 1 pound per day. Learn more at regenesismd.com.

HOLISTIC APPROACHES

Shannon “Shay” Miller, a certified integrative health coach and owner of WellByShay in Raleigh, explores her clients’ fitness, nutrition and sleep habits; stress levels; relationship health; work-life balance; and spirituality so she can help them grow in areas that may be holding them back. “Taking an integrative approach to weight loss through the lens of full-person care helps pinpoint which area of health is a priority to create change around first,” Miller says. “Then, they set the stage to support weight loss through healthy habit development and lifestyle changes. Weight loss is the consequence of these newly formed habits, not necessarily the immediate focus.”

Addie Claire “A.C.” Jones, a Triangle-based registered dietician and certified strength and conditioning specialist, founded The Composition Dietician. Jones starts by introducing clients to the four components that make up their total daily energy expenditure, or metabolism — basal metabolic rate, thermic effect of food, non-exercise activity thermogenesis and exercise

activity thermogenesis — so they can understand how their choices and actions affect the components. She then customizes a weight-loss approach and, when applicable, helps clients combat what she calls “years’ worth of a ‘less is better’ mentality, which is scientifically proven to impede both weight loss and weight-loss maintenance,” she says.

“When folks blindly follow diets without addressing the mental and emotional motivation for their choices, they almost always gain back what they have lost, which is why we now hear so often that ‘diets don’t work.’”

Jones’ services cover food coaching, vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition and composition change, which relates to body fat percentage. Learn more at compositiondietitian.com.

Serasana, a new yoga studio and tea room in Holly Springs, integrates wellness and weight loss by combining yoga, skin care, massage and acupuncture services. “So often, we think about weight loss as punishment — ‘I can’t eat that; I have to do this’ — instead of ‘What does my body need?” owner Claudia Klavon says.

One of six studios that started in Texas, Serasana uses “yoga for everybody” as its model. “Saying you’re too stiff for yoga is like saying you’re too dirty to take a bath,” Klavon says. “No matter what shape you’re in, no matter how flexible you are, no matter whether your belly keeps you from bending over as far as you would like — yoga the way we offer yoga is still for you.”

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Current Wellness in Raleigh is a fitness center following the emerging Health at Every Size (HAES) movement. HAES practitioners ask clients to approach their bodies with respect — regardless of size — and these principles guide the programming at Current Wellness, where all practitioners share an inclusive approach to what they do. “People are built differently based on their genetics — based on the resources they have — so we want to encourage and honor bodies being diverse in shapes and sizes,” says co-owner Brit Guerin.

Instead of focusing on body size, Current Wellness practitioners encourage clients to adopt behaviors that help their bodies feel strong and function well.

Classes cover interval training, strength training, yoga and dance movement at varying levels of intensity. The center also houses personal trainers, physical therapists, mental health therapists, wellness coaches and food managers.

Regardless of which weight loss approach you take, all of these programs, centers and specialists understand that listening to the body and responding to its needs is central to maintaining a healthy weight and living a robust life.

Move over ice baths! There’s a new way to achieve cold thermogenesis — a process through which the body produces heat when exposed to colder environments that, in turn, helps boost metabolism. Whole-body cryotherapy, available at

CryoNC Boutique Wellness Center in Raleigh, uses cutting-edge technology and liquid nitrogen vapor to help clients achieve cold thermogenesis, which not only boosts metabolism, burns calories and gets rid of fat cells, but also reduces inflammation and enriches blood and oxygen flow. Best of all, the process only takes three minutes and leaves clients feeling energized and refreshed.

The boutique’s owner, Garret White, says whole-body cryotherapy triggers your metabolism to spike and burn 500–800 calories after the three-minute session.

Plus, he says, “studies have shown that by incorporating cryotherapy sessions three or more times per week, your metabolism will be boosted enough to burn 200 extra calories even on the days you don’t freeze.”

CryoNC Boutique Wellness Center also offers Cryo T-Shock, a thermogenic

cooling process known as cryo slimming that involves the use of thermal shock to

treat undesired fat without causing any skin damage. This process, which generally takes 30–40 minutes, zaps away cellulite by destroying fat cells so they can pass naturally through the body’s lymphatic system, leaving clients more toned and tightened in problem areas.

White says an ideal treatment plan for losing stubborn stomach fat consists of a 3-minute whole-body cryotherapy session, 50-minute body contouring session, 30-minute infrared sauna session and 15- to 30-minute compression therapy session, which recreates deep-tissue massage in targeted areas to increase circulation and help your lymphatic system drain unwanted toxins. “A lesser-known fact is in order to kill fat cells you must detoxify them first,” White says. “Our sauna uses infrared waves to detoxify the skin, soothe muscles and joints, and detoxify

Current Wellness in Raleigh embraces economic as well as physical diversity

the body at a cellular level.” (He adds that clients can also watch Netflix during sessions.) Learn more at cryonc.com.

with its Pay it Forward program,

Additional cryotherapy options arrive in February when Joseph Pepe Sr. and

through which anyone interested can

Matthew Pepe open iCRYO Recovery & Wellness in North Hills. The facility will

donate money toward supporting

offer whole-body cryotherapy, body sculpting, compression therapy, cryotherapy

others in gaining access to movement

facials, infrared sauna sessions, IV infusion, vitamin shots and other services.

classes and health specialists.

Learn more at icryo.com/location/raleigh.

The center also offers one free movement class per week for anyone who wants to join. Learn more at currentwellnessraleigh.com/wellness-

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HANDCRAFTED BURGERS

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andcrafted and homegrown. These two words personify Tribeca Tavern and have sustained the restaurant throughout its 10-year existence. A stalwart of Cary’s Stone Creek Village community, Tribeca Tavern has spent the last decade not only feeding residents but growing and adapting to the town’s constant maturation.

Tribeca Tavern opened in February 2010 and made an immediate impact on the Cary dining scene with handcrafted gourmet burgers and homegrown brews from sister restaurant Mash House Brewing Company in Fayetteville. The burgers brought critical acclaim thanks to their locally-sourced beef that had been pasture-raised in North Carolina and ground in-house. The homegrown flair of Tribeca Tavern’s burgers go beyond the patty, as a litany of other ingredients are also sourced from within the Old North State. Buns baked by local bakeries, cheese crafted by North Carolina creameries, and produce grown by local farmers are just a few of the products Tribeca Tavern uses to build its popular burgers. “The Wolfpack,” for example, is served on a bun from The Bread Shop in Pittsboro, then topped with Ashe County pepper jack cheese and homemade barbecue sauce.

A SPIRITED EVOLUTION

Tribeca Tavern underwent an ambitious renovation in 2016, expanding its drink menu to include craft cocktails featuring bourbon and whiskey. The restaurant remodeled its bar area in 2019, and now houses the largest collection of whiskey for a full-service kitchen in the Carolinas.

But Tribeca Tavern’s evolution didn’t stop with the drink menu. After cooking stints around the Triangle, including running the kitchen at downtown Raleigh’s The Station at Person Street, Executive Chef Scott Jankovictz was handed over the reins at Tribeca Tavern in 2017.

While growing up in nearby Swift Creek, Jankovictz has had a front row view of Cary’s maturation. “I remember driving by cows 20 years ago, where Tribeca Tavern is currently located.”

Cary’s growth has not only come from development, but also from the evolution of the Triangle’s overall dining scene. With the infusion of so much culinary talent here, Jankovictz feels the internal competition between himself and other Triangle chefs. “We have more chef-driven restaurants opening now, which drives competition between each of us,” he says.

“So in my opinion, the food is getting so much better. It’s not just Cary that has evolved, it’s the state that has evolved. I’m extremely proud of the culinary scene in the Triangle — and [proud] to be part of it.

MENTORED MEALS

Although Tribeca Tavern’s marquee dishes will always be the handcrafted burgers, Jankovictz’s focus has been on rounding out the rest of the menu. “I personally am not a burger guy, but the burgers at Tribeca are delicious and continue to live up to their unique names,” he says. “So for me, my main focus is on the rest of the menu. Coming over to Tribeca Tavern, I wanted to create fine dining dishes at affordable prices and have currently been focusing on entrees.”

When conceptualizing a dish at Tribeca Tavern, Jankovictz not only leans on his sous chef Jon Graybeal, but also the influence of two mentors from his culinary journey. One is Franz Propst from Jankovictz’s time at famed Apex eatery Peak City Bar & Grill, now reopened under new ownership as The Peak on Salem.

“I remember the first time I had something Franz cooked. It was the best thing I have ever tasted,” he says. “It was one of those moments as a chef you try to achieve every time someone takes a bite of food you have created. He had big, bold flavors that have always stuck with me, and I thank him for that moment. From then on I knew I wanted to be a chef.”

Jankovictz found an appreciation for handcrafting dishes and balancing flavors under the tutelage of his second mentor, Chad McIntyre, while McIntyre was executive chef of downtown Raleigh’s Market Restaurant, which officially closed in 2013.

“Chef Chad wanted to make everything from scratch, so we did that — except for bread, Jankovictz says. “Chad was phenomenal at balancing out the flavors with acids, [a skill] he passed on to me, and I feel I really grew as a chef from that point.”

The accumulation of Jankovictz’s experiences and journey shows in Tribeca Tavern’s entrée offerings. Dishes like pan-seared salmon and honey sriracha riblets not only complement the burger menu, but harken back to what Jankovictz learned from his mentors.

Like other restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tribeca Tavern is facing challenges head-on and doing what it takes to provide the same handcrafted and homegrown food the restaurant built its reputation on. Jankovictz even learned how to butcher a whole cow during the national beef shortage. Despite all the challenges, Tribeca Tavern is optimistic that the best for the restaurant is yet to come, thanks to the generous support that residents of Cary and surrounding towns continue to offer it.

T R I B E C A TAV E R N RIBS

INGREDIENTS

1 rack of baby back ribs ½ cup of blackening seasoning ½ cup of brown sugar 1 cup of apple cider vinegar 2 cups of water

DIRECTIONS

Spread the blackening seasoning and the brown sugar over the ribs. Be generous with the seasoning. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the ribs on a sheet pan. Add apple cider vinegar and water to the sheet pan. Wrap the ribs with aluminum foil and place them in the oven for 3½ hours.

T R I B E C A TAV E R N

HONEY SRIRACHA RIBLETS HONEY SRIRACHA SAUCE INGREDIENTS ½ cup of sriracha ½ cup of honey 2 tablespoons of melted butter

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a blender.

RIBLETS INGREDIENTS 1 rack of ribs

½ cup of honey sriracha 5 cups of canola oil

DIRECTIONS

Place the canola oil in a stock pot and heat the oil to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the ribs in-between each bone. Carefully put the ribs in the hot oil and cook for 6 minutes.

Toss in the honey sriracha sauce.

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M O R R I S V I L L E ’ S W A K E C O M P E T I T I O N C E N T E R N O W A C C O M M O D AT E S

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hen Raleigh developer Jeff Ammons designed the Carolina Hurricanes’ practice facility at Wake Competition Center in Morrisville, he knew the operation’s long-term success would depend on the details. “Construction decisions are one part of it, but how things will look 25 years down the road is probably a more important decision for something like this,” Ammons says. “It’s not always about one big, expensive thing; it’s usually about 20 smaller things. We tried to cover as many of those things as we could.”

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digs are just part of the operation. The Hurricanes will occupy about 12,000 square feet of the 120,000-square-foot ice skating facility, which will also accommodate competitive amateur and junior leagues, recreation leagues and public skating. On weekend nights, between 300 and 500 people rent skates, buy concessions and make a night of it. Ammons calls this the center’s “biggest revenue driver,” since selling admission and snacks is part of the overall business model.

The Hurricanes’ rink offers seating for 1,200, and a second full-size NHL rink holds 500 spectators. The team also claims a full-size locker room, weight room and medical treatment facilities. A players’ lounge includes couches, TVs and an area for table tennis — the go-to activity for players after practices and workouts.

There are also office spaces for coaches and medical staff. The team plans to use the facility for practices, training camps and player development camps — activities that were previously conducted at PNC Arena.

CHECKING ALL OF THE BOXES

It isn’t just the Hurricanes who get the five-star treatment. The building features amenities designed with an eye toward the future for teams and fans alike. Curved glass at the team benches provides additional safety for players, while the spectator area features overhead heaters, taking the edge off of the arena chill that is part of hockey life for families and fans. For additional comfort, some of the seating area includes chairs with seatbacks.

The building holds 14 locker rooms, including dedicated spaces for the North Carolina State University and Duke

Carolina Hurricanes

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University club hockey teams, the Junior Hurricanes U19 girls team, and the Carolina Junior Hurricanes of the United States Premier Hockey League. There is even an extra locker room to accommodate girls who play on the boys’ teams. “It’s another one of those boxes I feel like we have checked to make the place complete,” Ammons says.

Located off Aviation Parkway near Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Wake Competition Center originally opened in 2019 and is home to Triangle Volleyball Club; Superior Gymnastics Academy; Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center; Athletic Lab; and the Accelerator School, which combines academic coursework and athletic training for middle and high school students who play soccer and hockey. The center also features two full-size lighted turf soccer fields, which bring in as many as 1,500 kids each day.

CREATING THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE

Most amateur players who skate at Wake Competition Center will never make it to the NHL, but they will certainly get a taste of high-level treatment. All college and junior games are livestreamed, and the old organ from PNC Arena has been installed to add a bit of game-night ambiance. “These kids have played hockey a long time and it’s an expensive sport,” Ammons says. “You hate to see them go cold turkey and quit at [age] 18.

To come here and play for N.C. State — it doesn’t matter if there’s 1,000 or 20,000 people — they’re all cheering for you, and it makes a good atmosphere.”

Having a dedicated practice and training space will allow the Hurricanes to stage their operations on a more manageable scale, leaving the 18,680-seat PNC Arena for game nights. Once the Hurricanes return to NHL

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play, the center will be the hub of athletic life in the Triangle, bringing together young athletes of all varieties and the professional hockey players who call this community their home.

“The Hurricanes are very important because [the team] brings a lot of notoriety and puts a flag down for who we are. It helps brand who we are,” Ammons says.

“But the volleyball, the gymnastics, the Athletic Lab and the soccer are all much larger tenants. The amount of ice time [the Hurricanes] buy and the amount of space they use is not what makes or breaks our business here, but certainly I wouldn’t want them anywhere else.”

Learn more about Wake Competition Center at wakecompetitioncenter.com.

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Fuquay-Varina band 2Digh4 builds a genre-crossing sound upon its fraternal bonds

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ibling harmony is a much-discussed phenomenon through the history of music. From The Everly Brothers to The Andrews Sisters, The Beach Boys’ Wilsons to the Jackson 5, there’s often a sort of supernatural closeness associated with siblings singing together. Whatever the combination of nature and nurture that produces it, it’s a consistently thrilling sound when it can be harnessed.

And that fraternal closeness is at the core of 2Digh4, a band based in Fuquay-Varina helmed by brothers Landon and Aubrey Digh.

Boasting a genre-crossing style that embraces elements of country, pop and rock, the band emerged with its 2019 debut album, “4 The Years Gone 2 Soon.”

But that 10-song offering was built upon years of studying, playing and writing music — both together and separately. Piano and guitar lessons started early for the Dighs, when Aubrey was in first grade and Landon in third. As they grew, they found separate, but complementary paths to follow.

“I really took to guitar and tried to craft that more,” Aubrey recalls. “And Landon had always been singing. As far as I can remember, he’s always been singing around the house or singing to the radio, even just singing about what he’s doing, making up his own song.”

Landon took to the high school chorus, encouraged by a teacher who recognized his potential. Aubrey, meanwhile, spent his time jamming on acoustic guitars and studying the techniques and tricks of his favorite players, especially John Mayer. “In high school I was kind of known as the John Mayer guy,” he laughs.

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together for talent shows or other small gigs.

“Eventually, it got to a point where we were like, ‘Hey, we’re both writing stuff. We’ve done talent shows together. We’ve got really good things to bring to the table that we can both do together’,” Aubrey says. “My strengths will contribute and his strengths will contribute and we’re sounding good.”

At first, the brothers started playing local gigs as a duo, focusing on finishing their education before chasing their music ambitions full-time. “We had the dream of doing it and going the distance,” Landon says.

“It wasn’t as serious because we were still in school and we knew we wanted to get a college education, at least to have that. But our main goal and focus was to do music.”

BROAD EXPANSIONS

By 2018, the duo had expanded to a quartet with bassist Mike Kachman and drummer Melody Ballard filling out the rhythm section.

With the full-band heft behind them, songs written through the brothers’ high school and college years developed into the 10 tracks of “4 the Years Gone 2 Soon.” From the Cars-gonecountry bombast of opener “Whipped” and wistful acoustic pop of “Girl From Costa Rica,” to the alt-rock power chords of “One Way Girl” and the folksy lead single “North Carolina,” 2Digh4 showcases a broad stylistic reach.

“North Carolina” earned rotation from local country radio stations 94.7 WQDR and 98.5 WDWG, “The Big Dawg,” but despite the single’s easy fit within the country format, other songs don’t fit the mold so easily.

“People don’t really know how to nail us down exactly,” Landon says. “I think that has to do a lot with the covers we play. We play so much different stuff, from Ed Sheeran to John Mayer to Maroon 5, then going back to

Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw — and we even have a version of ‘Heartless’ by Kanye West. That’s about as far out as we’ve ventured.”

But the platform has been enough to launch the band into a steady stream of gigs. Even as high-profile slots — like a show at the North Carolina State Fair — were sidelined due to COVID-19, the band has managed to stay active through the pandemic, taking their set to outdoor stages and socially-distanced crowds.

“Within two or three months, when things started to open back up, we were booked more than we’d ever been,” Landon recalls.

“People just want to get out of the house, you know, and want to come out and see live music and do something different than being inside, cooped up.”

While other acts have hunkered down to focus on writing and recording until venues open back up in full swing, 2Digh4 band members have been balancing writing a follow-up album with their regular live performances — and, Landon admits, home improvement projects, as well.

“We’ve been trying our best to get some more songs down,” Aubrey says. “We want to do at least 12 songs and aim for 15. We’re about halfway there now. It’s a good problem to have with all the shows we’ve been getting booked through all of this, but it’s kind of taken away from our time to work on stuff and practice.”

Promising a more reflective album — in Landon’s words, “a tribute to our roots,” and “an in-depth look at heartache, and love, and appreciating things you have” — it seems certain the brothers’ deep bonds still form the foundation of 2Digh4’s songs, no matter which stylistic directions they pursue.

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AWAZE CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Road, Cary 919.377.2599 awazecuisine.com

American

THE ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1700 Center Street, Apex 919.372.5383 1195 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.481.4434 711 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7731 abbeyroadnc.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.377.0509 academystreetbistro.com APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.387.0082 apexwings.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.7675 aviatorbrew.com AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8826 aviatorbrew.com BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 919.567.3251 basslakedrafthouse.com CHICKEN SALAD CHICK 302 Colonades Way, Suite 202, Cary 984.207.5516 chickensaladchick.com THE CORNER TAVERN AND GRILL 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.0088 cornertaverncary.com DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.234.0824 dameschickenwaffles.com HERONS AT THE UMSTEAD 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary 919.447.4200 theumstead.com/dining JOYCE & FAMILY RESTAURANT 129 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.1717 facebook.com/joyceandfamily LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Road, Cary 919.233.1632 lucky32.com THE MASON JAR TAVERN 114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.964.5060 themasonjartavern.com MY WAY TAVERN 301 W. Center Street, Holly Springs 919.285.2412 mywaytavern.com

TRIPLE BARREL TAVERN 2221 N. Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.0940 triplebarreltavern.com

KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main Street, Holly Springs 919.557.1437 kobehollyspringsnc.com

YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.481.0068 yurijapaneserestaurant.com

FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 984.888.5454 fountcoffee.com

KUMO SUSHI 2916 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.986.0983 kumosushifv.com

ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.234.0914 zenfishpokebar.com

VERANDAH 301 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.670.5000 themayton.com/downtowncary-restaurant

LITTLE TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1401 SE Maynard Road, Cary 919.467.5011 sushi-little-tokyo-restaurant.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_ medium=referral

Bakeries & Dessert Cafes

FRESH. LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.234.1155 109 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.9716 freshlocalicecream.com

WOODY’S SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL 8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.380.7737 woodysportstavern.com

LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Road, Cary 919.380.7550 lucky7nc.com

Asian

MEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1424 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7128 meiweinc.com

TWO GUYS GRILLE 4149 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.462.9336 twoguysgrillemorrisville.com

ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Drive, Cary 919.462.8598 asiangardencarync.com BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Road, Cary 919.468.9958 bananaleafcary.com BAAN THAI 758 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.629.6399 baanthaiapex.com C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.467.8860 ctwokrestaurant.com CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.557.9888 china-uno.com DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Drive, #104, Morrisville 919.380.3087 dimsumhousemorrisville.com G.58 CUISINE 10958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.466.8858 g58cuisine.com

NEW RAINBOW 3427 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.8272 newrainbowchinese.com PHO 919 3504 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0318 pho919.com RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way, Cary 919.388.9977 redbowlcary.com SUSHI AT THE PARK 1163 Parkside Main Street, Cary 984.333.0198 sushiatthepark.com SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex 919.387.7022 sushiiwa.org SUSHI-THAI CARY 106 Kilmayne Drive, Cary 919.467.5747 sushithaicary.com TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.380.8568 taipeicafemorrisville.com

GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Road, Cary 919.363.6636 genkicary.com

TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.234.6385 tastevietnamese.com

GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.859.8998 gingerasiancuisine.com

TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Place, Cary 919.977.4037 shikitasu.com

GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Court, Cary 919.466.8888 gojibistro.us

TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.443.2279 yelp.com/biz/teriyakin-morrisville

HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8899 hibachicompany.com

THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Road Suite 150, Cary 984.229.7333 thailotusinc.com

ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 1008 Ryan Road, Cary 919.234.0037 10120 Green Level Church Road, Cary 919.822.1866 andiasicecream.com Andy’s frozen custard 1115 Hatches Pond Lane, Morrisville 919.650.2865 eatandys.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.267.6846 anneloresbakery.com ASALI DESSERTS & CAFE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive Suite 106-A, Cary 919.362.7882 asalievents.com/cafe BESTOW BAKED GOODS 4208 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs 919.473.9225 bestowbakedgoods.com BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP 203 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1143 bigdomsbagelshop.com BONAFIDE BAKESHOP & CAFE 1232 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.372.5000 bonafidebakeshop.com BRECOTEA 1144 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.234.1555 brecotea.com CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Road, Cary 919.319.6265 cariboucoffee.com CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Road, Cary 919.781.4810 chanticleercafe.com Chocolate smiles 312 W. Chatham Steet, Suite 101, Cary 919.469.5282 chocolatesmiles.com COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.233.0288 coffeeandcrepes.com CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Road, Cary 919.380.1840 cremacoffeebakery.com

THE PEAK ON SALEM 126 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.466.6060 thepeakonsalem.com

HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Place, Morrisville 919.462.9899 hibachiblue.com

THE PROVINCIAL 119 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.372.5921 theprovincialapex.com

JJ CAFE 2143 Ten Ten Road, Apex 919.367.8686 jjcafeapex.com

THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs 919.303.5700 thaithaicuisinenc.com

RUDY’S PUB & GRILL 780 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.5061 rudysofapex.com

KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Drive, Cary 919.380.8081 kabukicary.com

YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.8088 yamatoofapex.com

CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4067 cultivate.coffee

SCRATCH KITCHEN & TAPROOM 225 Salem Street, Apex 919.372.5370 scratchkitchenandtaproom.com

KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.851.7101 kashin.com

YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary 919.859.8081 yohoasiancary.com

DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive #101, Cary 919.468.8722 duckdonuts.com

THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Road, Cary 919.319.1818 thaispicessushi.com

CRUMBL COOKIES 1105 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.364.1100 crumblcookies.com

GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Drive, Cary 919.469.3350 1146 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.467.2386 goodberrys.com GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1240 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.8158 greatharvest.com HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.694.5251 thehappycupcakery.com HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Parkway, Morrisville 919.677.1331 hotbreadscafe.com JAVA JIVE COFFEE & TEA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road Suite 403, Cary 919.655.7655 javajivecoffeeandtea.com JUICE VIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.377.8923 juicevibes.com LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary 919.657.0657 320 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.650.3117 5055 Arco Street, Cary (inside Whole Foods) 984.228.0300 lafarmbakery.com MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Road, Cary 919.200.0016 milklabcafe.com NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.0887 nilscafe.weebly.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.694.5300 nothingbundtcakes.com ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115-G W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.319.6554 bluemoonbakery.com PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.351.9704 facebook.com/pintsicecream PURE JUICERY BAR 716 Slash Pine Drive, Cary 919.234.1572 purejuicerybar.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0385 169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.586.7343 risebiscuitsdonuts.com SIR WALTER COFFEE + KITCHEN 242 S. Main Street, Holly Springs 919.390.2274 sirwaltercoffeekitchen.com

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STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.2237 stickboyfuquay.com SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.238.7224 sugarbuzzbakery.com A TASTE OF BROOKLYN 101 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.362.8408 atasteofbrooklynnc.com VIDA DULCE 836 E. Chatham Street #104, Cary 919.378.9722 vidadulcenc.com

Breakfast/Specialty

BLUEGRASS BAGELS 100 Dickens Road, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4980 bluegrassbagels.com BRIGS 1225 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.481.9300 1040 Tryon Village Shopping Center, Cary 919.859.2151 brigs.com DALLAS FAMOUS CHICKEN N’ BISCUITS 1101 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.362.0051 DICED GOURMET SALADS & WRAPS 1377 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.377.8572 7157 O’Kelly Chapel Road | Cary 919.678.5004 dicedsalads.com EGGS UP GRILL 1436 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4463 eggsupgrill.com FAMOUS TOASTERY 316 Colonades Way #201C, Cary 919.655.1971 famoustoastery.com MISSION MARKET 124 N. Salem Street, Apex shopthemission.com

Eclectic

CHEF’S PALETTE 3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary 919.267.6011 chefspalette.net CORELIFE EATERY 200 Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 100, Cary 919.726.6261 corelifeeatery.com MAXIMILLIANS GRILL & WINE BAR 8314 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.465.2455 maximilliansgrill.com POSTMASTER 160 E. Cedar Street, Cary 919.378.9493 postmastercary.com

French

REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Road, Cary 919.380.0122 reysrestaurant.com

German

DIER BIERGARTEN 1080 Darrington Drive, Cary 919.650.1565 biergartencary.com

INDIAN

BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.363.9000 bawarchiapex.com BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E. Chatham Street, Suite 102, Cary 919.377.0346 biryanimaxxindiancuisine.com CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 107, Cary 919.234.1264 cilantroindia.com

HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746-A E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.466.0550 himalayannepalicuisine.com HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Drive, #105, Morrisville 919.535.3163 hydhousertp.com KABABISH CAFÉ 201 W. Chatham Street, Suite 103, Cary 919.377.8794 kababishcafe.com NAZARA INDIAN BISTRO 1945 High House Road, Cary 919.694.5353 nazaranc.com TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way, Cary 919.465.2326 towernc.com UDUPI CAFE 590 E. Chatham Street, Suites 112 and 144, Cary 919.465.0898 sriudupicafe.com/contact.php

Irish

DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway, Apex 919.387.4100 1979 High House Road, Cary 919.388.9930 dohertysirishpubnc.com

Italian

ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.6237 138 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2497 annaspizzeria.com BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Drive Morrisville 919.465.9006 babymooncafe.com BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive #119, Cary 919.552.0303 belliniitaliancuisinecary.com BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.803.5358 bocciitalian.com DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.1006 danielsapex.com ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Place Suite 106, Cary 919.854.7731 dineenrigo.com GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8868 garibalditrattoria.com LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Drive, Cary 919.468.7229 luganocary.com MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Road, Apex 919.363.2228 mammamianc.com OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Road #101, Apex 984.229.7480 osteriag.com PRO’S EPICUREAN MARKET & CAFE 211 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1788 prosepicurean.com ROMA’S ITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIA 203 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.468.1111 romasitalian.net RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA & SPIRITS 1055 Pine Plaza Drive, Apex 919.446.6333 8111 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary 919.851.3999 1101 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.388.3500 ruckuspizza.com

STELLINO’S ITALIANO 1150 Parkside Main Street, Cary 919.694.5761 stellinositaliano.com

Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern

BABA GHANNOUJ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 2468 Walnut Street, Cary 919.233.0907 108 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.762.7851 babaghannouj1.com BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329-A N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.460.1300 bosphorus-nc.com JASMIN & OLIVZ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1109 Ledsome Lane, Cary 919.469.1112 9934 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.234.6900 jasminbistro.com MEDTERRA GRILL 108 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.762.7851 mediterranc.com NEOMONDE 10235 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.466.8100 neomonde.com SAI KRISHNA BHAVAN 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.481.0910 saikrishnabhavan.com SASSOOL 1347 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.300.5586 sassool.com TURKUAZ MARKET 203 N. Harrison Avenue #110, Cary 919.455.1890 turkuazmarketnc.com

Mexican

ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway, Apex 919.362.7363 arandasmexcuisine.com BRAVO’S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Drive, Cary 919.481.3811 bravosmexicangrill.net Burrito Shaq 2982 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.267.6772 burritoshak.com EL DORADO 112 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.0287 eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.9540 facebook.com/ellobofv FIESTA MEXICANA 2839 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh 919.859.1303 fiestamexicananc-cary.com 990 High House Road, Cary 919.378.9895 fiestamexicananc-nwcary.com 428 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.346.1330 fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.303.2448 laranchnc.com LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.5532 LOS TRES MAGUEYES 110 SW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.8757 lostresmagueyescary.com 325 N. Main Street, Holly Springs losmagueyesnc.com 919.552.6272 401 Wake Chapel Road Fuquay-Varina 919.552.3957 lostresmagueyes.com/varina-nc

LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Road Suite 202, Cary 919.267.5444 lostresmagueyesgreenlevel.com 1301 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.367.6797 lostres-nc.com 995 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville 919.465.0217 morrisvillemexicanrestaurant.com MI CANCUN 1106 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919.650.1718 micancunmx.com RANCHO GRANDE 1401 SE Maynard Road, Cary 919.469.4245 taqueriaranchogrande.com

Highlighted restaurants are Cary Living advertisers.

PAPA’S SUBS & PIZZA 511 N. Main Street, Holly Springs 919.557.1919 papassubspizzahollysprings.com THE PIZZA DUDE 1763 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.6686 ncpizzadude.com

TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 1430 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.439.8047 tacosmexicorestaurant.com

PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E. Chatham Street, Suite 101, Cary 919.377.8244 pizzeriafaulisi.com

TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT & CANTINA 209 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.362.8074 tacosmexicoapexnc.com

RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.468.3737 randys-pizza.com

TORERO’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 1207 Kildaire Farm Road Suite C, Cary 919.468.8711 torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Road, Suite 108, Cary 919.380.8410 riccistrattoria.com

TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.678.3449 totoposfoodandtequila.com

Peruvian ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN 9575 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.378.9259 alpacachicken.com LUCKY CHICKEN 1851 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.678.3153 MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary 919.694.5524 marcopollocary.com

Pizzerias

ROMEO’S PIZZA 800 W. Williams Street, Suite 160, Apex 919.355.2920 romeospizza.com ROSATI’S PIZZA 3605 Davis Drive, Suite 107, Morrisville 919.380.7000 rosatispizza.com/location/morrisvillenc SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 2428 SW Cary Parkway, Cary 919.467.4600 salviospizza.com V PIZZA 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.650.1821 vpizza.com

ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.6237 138 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2497 annaspizzeria.com

Seafood

BLAZE PIZZA 316 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.557.4990 1024 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.261.5941 blazepizza.com

THE FULL MOON OYSTER BAR 1600 Village Market Place, Morrisville 919.378.9524 fullmoonoysterbar.com

THE BLIND PELICAN 120 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 984.225.2471 blindpelicanseafood.com

BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.629.6000

SKIPPER’S FISH FRY 1001 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.2400 skippersfish.com

JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Drive, Apex 919.659.8700 johnnyspizzacarymenu.com

TONY’S TAPS & OYSTER CO. 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Cary 919.234.1600 facebook.com/beermusicoysters

J&S NEW YORK PIZZA 804 Perry Road, Apex 919.363.0071 2025 Renaissance Park, Cary 919.650.3492 500 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.6921 jandsnypizza.com MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA 928 U.S. Highway 64, Apex 919.462.8880 michelangelosinapex.com 7280 GB Alford Highway, Holly Springs 919.557.4992 michelangelospizza.com MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Road, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.6093 sites.google.com/site/milanopizzafv MOD PIZZA 316 Colonades Way, Suite 206-C, Cary 919.241.7200 modpizza.com/locations/waverly

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THE ORIGINAL NY PIZZA 6458 Tryon Road, Cary 919.852.2242 831 Bass Pro Lane, Cary 919.677.8484 634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs 919.567.0505 theoriginalnypizza.com

Steak House

CaPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Drive | Morrisville 919.484.7721 chophousesofnc.com JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S Drive | Cary 919.380.8210 jimmyvssteakhouse.com

Vegetarian/Vegan VEGAN COMMUNITY KITCHEN 803 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.372.5027 vegancommunitykitchen.com Disclaimers: Cary Living advertisers have been highlighted.

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EVENTS

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Sole Mates Valentine 5K & 6.5 Mile

Fit & Able Productioms

January 30–February 6 WakeMed Soccer Park (and online) 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary Grab your running buddy and head to the starting line! This year’s Sole Mates Valentines 5K & 6.5 Mile race features a live event February 6 or a virtual event January 30–February 6. Proceeds benefit Soles4Souls and its global mission to wear out poverty in developing countries by providing gently worn or new shoes to those who currently do not have any. Check the website prior to the live event to ensure it is still taking place.

Mutts & Marshmallows January 2–9

WakeMed Soccer Park (and online) 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary Mutts & Marshmallows is back by popular demand for its eighth year. A live race takes place January 9 with checkin beginning at 9 a.m., but there will be a virtual race January 2–9 for those who aren’t comfortable participating in person. Racing options include the signature 5K Doggie Dash in addition to a regular 5K, an 8K and a 1-mile fun run. All dog entry fees go toward supporting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County.

Check the website prior to the live event to ensure it is still taking place.

Becky Grovestein

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Blue Jupiter

January 22, 7:30 p.m.

Facebook Live or YouTube While the Cary Arts Center remains closed for in-person events, the Town of Cary is presenting the Marvelous Music Mainstage Series online. Enjoy a free performance

by Broadway Records a cappella recording artists Blue Jupiter from the comfort of your home via Facebook Live or YouTube.

Astronomy Days

January 25–31 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences website Join the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Raleigh Astronomy Club for seven days of astronomical programming that will help you see the big picture—of the universe!

Enjoy comet crafts, solar observations, lectures, rocket launches and more.

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Krispy Kreme Challenge Virtual Race

February 6–13 Participants choose their race location The Krispy Kreme Challenge, which supports the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, will be a virtual event this year. Participants can choose their race location and a convenient time at any point during the racing period to complete their run.

Each participant will also receive a custom 2021 Krispy Kreme Challenge race day shirt and a voucher for one dozen doughnuts to be redeemed at any Krispy Kreme location in the country. krispykremechallenge.com

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: Yolanda Rabun

February 20, 7:30 p.m.

Facebook Live or YouTube While the Cary Arts Center remains closed for in-person events, the Town of Cary is presenting the Marvelous Music Mainstage Series online. Enjoy a free performance via Facebook Live or YouTube by Yolanda Rabun, whose engaging shows feature contemporary jazz, blues, folk, pop and gospel. townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/concerts/ marvelous-music/mainstage-series

SIGHTINGS Negin Naseri

BY CINDY HUNTLEY

FOUNT COFFEE +

SWAGGER CELEBRATES

OUTDOOR

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

KITCHEN HOLDS

POP-UP MARKET Fount Coffee + Kitchen

moved its latest market event outdoors to ensure safety for customers, who were able

to grab their favorite coffee Negin Naseri

drinks then head outside

to browse tents and booths

18TH ANNUAL 2020

AND CHARITY EVENT

Guests at Swagger’s annual Holiday

Open House enjoyed exclusive offers and a free gift with purchase while

kicking off the holiday season. Swagger donated the ticket proceeds and a portion of sales from the event to A Place at the Table Cafe.

manned by local artists and vendors. The Fount Market takes place the second

Saturday of every month from

Swagger

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEW AROUND TOWN

LOCAL SPECIALTY FOODS MARKET OPENS IN APEX ELK Local Foods, a specialty grocery market featuring foods from local artisan food makers, has opened in historic downtown Apex. A sampling of its offerings includes coffee, tea, spices, sauces, oils and vinegars, jam, honey, snacks and sweets.

Vendors include local favorites such as Carolina Kettle Chips and Videri Chocolate Factory, among many others.

103 E. Chatham Street, Apex 919.372.5524 elklocalfoods.com

Magnified Life

Carolina Yards

Carolina Stamey

BY CINDY HUNTLEY

CAROLINA YARDS MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT TO REPLACE CARY TOWNE CENTER This year, a major transformation is coming to the property on which Cary Towne Center currently stands. Reimagined as a walkable, mixed-use district, Carolina Yards will include office, retail, residential and hotel spaces, in addition to approximately 10 acres of parks and open spaces. Retaillined plazas will encourage wandering, and the development will offer regular programming, entertainment and recreation opportunities. Belk will remain on-site as a tenant, with a renovation slated to begin this year.

1105 Walnut Street, Cary carolinayards.com

MAGNIFIED LIFE BRINGS VISION SERVICES TO APEX Magnified Life has opened in Apex with the mission of supporting people with vision loss. The center offers electronic magnification options and low vision design consultation for those with visual impairments. With the right tools and environmental modifications, Magnified Life hopes to help people with vision loss regain their independence and safety, as well as enhance their quality of life.

122 North Salem Street, Suite 201-A, Apex 919.444.2775 magnifiedlife.us

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WHAT REMAINS HIDDEN #14

CINDY MOREFIELD, 2020 MIXED MEDIA C O L L A G E O N PA P E R 30 INCHES BY 22 INCHES

Cindy Morefield’s process-driven artworks start with large wall constructions, called textural matrices, “‘What Remains Hidden #14’ is from a series of collages made from ... different rubbings of the same matrix, done in different colors and types of paper that I put back together in collage form.”

made of layered paper, tape and leftover studio materials. As the complex textural matrix evolves, Moorefield makes rubbings from its emerging form using wax pastel, watercolor crayon, colored pencil, soft pastel, and sometimes charcoal on paper or Yupo. Rubbings document and preserve layers of the matrix’s surface like a memory. Her method is like playing a game of hide-and-seek— some elements are revealed while others remain hidden.

Cindy Morefield lives in Fuquay-Varina. She earned a master’s of fine art from Northern Illinois University, and has had solo exhibits locally and nationally. Her work is represented by The Mahler Fine Art in Raleigh. View her process on Instagram @cindymorefield.

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