Midtown Magazine September/October 2020

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

THE FASHION ISSUE

Fall

fashion-forward

Moves +

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Photo by Bruce DeBoer

EDI TO R’S LETTER he night before our fall fashion photo shoot, I searched my

closet for an appropriate outfit.

The prospect of putting on

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something other than a beach

T-shirt and pair of athletic shorts—my typical telecommuting workday attire—excited

me. After all, there had been no need for me—and I’m sure many of you—to wear

something nice since COVID-19 forced shelter-in-place guidelines on all of us.

And then, a few days later, a text popped up from a group of friends I hadn’t seen in a

while. “Brunch Sunday? We can sit outdoors.” Yes! To put on a nice outfit and support a local restaurant with old friends in a safe, socially distant, outdoor environment sounded like a pretty good plan to me. We had a wonderful time.

And so, with this in mind, Creative Director Linda Van De Zande hatched a theme for our

fall fashion feature: “Fall Fashion-Forward Moves—Game On”—a night at home with a few

friends donning glamorously sophisticated but comfortable attire, while playing classic board games with at least six feet of space around each participant. Turn to page 32 for wardrobe

inspiration. From a LAMARQUE leather jacket and Valentina Rangoni booties, to a Lorenzoni

sweater and Eleventy pants, photographer Bruce DeBoer captured the essence of casual fall glamour in a rich variety of looks presented by stylists Dustin Byrd and Stratton Parr.

This issue also features our newcomers guide. If you just moved to Raleigh—or would

like a refresher on what makes the City of Oaks such a popular place to live, work and

play—check out our Raleigh City Guide on page 46 to explore the history behind what makes our city’s neighborhoods so unique.

On page 68, find out where you can take a bike tour of Raleigh’s fascinating collection

of murals—new and old—and get a taste for some of the city’s most iconic restaurants,

accompanied by beautiful illustrations created by local artists, on page 60. Continue your

Offering in-studio as well as specialized virtual classes with individual instruction.

New term begins January

exploration of Raleigh with The Ghost Guild on page 82, as four members of the team (and one editor from Midtown!) investigate Theatre in the Park for any spirits that may be lurking about.

Learn about the history of the City of Oaks Marathon on page 88 and get the scoop on Boxyard RTP on page 94. This 15,000-square-foot development coming to the Frontier RTP campus will include space for five retailers and up to nine food and beverage vendors in buildings that are constructed from repurposed shipping containers. How cool is that?

We also want to recognize our local hospitals in this issue. They have faced unfathomable

challenges since the coronavirus pandemic started. On page 74, read about how their

health care professionals are managing COVID-19’s impact on the Triangle, as they continue to provide quality services and compassionate patient care.

While we’re on the subject of health care, be sure to check out our Meet the Doctor

special section beginning on page 105. Get to know some of the primary care physicians and specialists who live and work in your community.

We are still all in this together, and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Please continue to follow health guidelines and support local businesses so we will all come out of this on top. It’s a goal we at Midtown feel confident we can all accomplish together!

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PUBL I 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 DES IGN Jordan Beard CO PY EDI TOR Cindy Huntley SOCIAL MEDIA/ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Brittany Murdock S EN I OR ACCO UN T EX EC UTIVE S Meredith Mills Charis Painter DI STR I BUTI ON Joe Lizana, Manager DistribuTech.net CO N TR I BUTI N G WR I TER S Kurt Dusterberg, Kat Harding, Mandy Howard, Katie Jansen, Janice Lewine, Mick Schulte CO N TR I BUTI N G PH OTOG R A PH ERS Bruce DeBoer, Jared Caldwell, Mandy Howard, Brian Mullins, Doug Pitts, Mick Schulte, Ty Van De Zande

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CONTENTS S E PT E M B E R | O CTO B E R

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Bruce DeBoer

F E AT U R E S

Mick Schulte

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GAME ON

Fall fashion-forward moves for a

socially distant night with friends

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T H E R AL E I GH CI TY GUI DE

An inside look at neighborhoods

across the City of Oaks

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ICONIC RESTAURANTS OF RALEIGH

Five must-visit establishments

frequented by locals

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T OUR RAL E I GH MURAL S B Y B I KE

View downtown artwork that inspires

hope and awareness

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T RI ANGL E H OSPI TAL S COMB AT COVI D-1 9

Safety procedures, technology

and research aid their fight

ON TH E C OVE R: On the cover: Photography by Bruce DeBoer at Vita Vita Midtown. Our model, Claire, is wearing a Sundress maxi from The Gatorbug, a LAMARQUE studded leather jacket from dress; Carrano heels from Main & Taylor; and IPPOLITA earrings, Roberto Coin bangle bracelets and a Sabel Collection diamond and rose gold ring, all from Fink’s Jewelers.

The beaded barrette was provided by our stylist.

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The Ghost Guild of Raleigh pushes paranormal investigating forward 88 S P O R T S John Kane maintains the City of Oaks Marathon’s prominence CallisonRTKL

94 R T P Boxyard RTP welcomes local vendors—in boxcars R T P 94

98 E N T E R T A I N M E N T North Carolina Theatre keeps hope alive 102 E D U C A T I O N Local parents take a play-based

Curtis Brown Photography

approach to home schooling

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EVERY ISSUE

19 O N T H E S C E N E Social Scene ǀ Home Styler ǀ Foodie Focus Tastes of the Cities ǀ Sister Cities 135 O U T & A B O U T

Dine & Draft ǀ Events ǀ Midtown Mingles ǀ New Around Town 146 K A L E I D O S C O P E L I V I N G

Dan Schram

SPONSORED CONTENT 87 B E A U T Y T R E N D S

92 F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G

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101 H O M E T R E N D S

104 H E A L T H Y L I V I N G

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SOCIAL SCENE

Let’s Connect!

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Raleigh’s newest coffee house, The Optimist, offers an array of teas, baked goods, housemade syrups and signature drinks. Try Show Me the Honey, an iced latte made with espresso and flavored with honey, almond and strawberry.

Take a trip to Lake Lynn for a hike and some fresh air. The 2.8-mile greenway trail surrounding it provides scenic views and an abundance of wildlife.

Enjoy Tonbo Ramen from the comfort of your own home. The restaurant’s takeout menu includes some of our favorite dishes—like the vegetarian ramen and garlic teriyaki wings.

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Shop local makers and show off your love for the City of Oaks with these hometown finds.

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FOODIE FOCUS

New in Town:

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has officially tapped Raleigh as its first location in the Carolinas. The fine dining, Texas-based restaurant celebrated its grand opening on August 27 in Crabtree Terrace at 4509 Creedmoor Road—the new building across from the old Sears. Check out the menu at perryssteakhouse.com.

Cutie Pies of Raleigh is now open on Hillsborough Street. The bakery took over the old Raleigh French Bakery space at 1213 Hillsborough Street. Learn more at cutiepiesofraleigh.com.

Brecotea Baking Studio is now open at 1144 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. This modern Asian-style bakery, tea and coffee shop serves up unique offerings like matcha sweet potato buns, chicken curry donuts and avocado cream tea, along with abundant highly approachable sweet and savory items. Learn more at brecotea.com.

Bonafide Bakeshop & Cafe has opened in the former Belgian Cafe spot at 1232 W. Williams Street in Apex. Check out the offerings at bonafidebakeshop.com.

Durham-based record store and taproom Hunky Dory has opened a Raleigh location at Seaboard Station. Check out facebook.com/ hunkydorydurham for more information.

Events:

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Taste Carolina has partnered with five local food and drink artisans on a small-group online class that began in mid-August. It meets once a week for live demonstrations by each artisan, and offers participants a fun social experience. The businesses represented include Cookie Gurlie, The Mad Popper, Carrboro Coffee Roasters, Sweet Little Something and Alley Twenty Six. Artisan products from each business are included in the price of the class.

Learn more at tastecarolina.net/shop.

Closings:

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Due to the recent passing of Anvil’s Cheesesteaks’ patriarch Robert “Anvil” Thompson and the unfortunate reality of COVID-19, Thompson’s family decided to permanently close the restaurant on Jones Franklin Road after 10 years in business. Anvil’s Cheesesteaks made more than a quarter million cheesesteaks over the years and is going to be missed.

Som’s Cafe at 3700 Glenwood Avenue in the Regions Bank building closed August 15. The good news is you can still get Som’s coffee and tea as a subscription service and bulk delivery. The cafe also plans to open an event service for coffee, wine and tea events. Check for updates at somscafe.com.

Viva Chicken in North Hills has closed permanently, and Lady Luck, which opened on Glenwood South in March, has closed and deleted all social media profiles.

Come Hungry!

BY SEAN LENNARD / TRIANGLE FOOD GUY / TRIANGLEFOODBLOG.COM

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Sean Lennard has been catering in the Triangle for more than 15 years, and his blog is a go-to foodie hotspot. He taps into local restaurant partners, and his online catering business, Triangle Food Guy, serves events of all sizes. Check out trianglefoodblog.com for weekly news.

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TASTES OF THE CITY Contact Raleigh Food Pics to be featured on their Instagram feed: raleighfoodpics@gmail.com.

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Trail Towns Explore these open spaces

The Mountains are Calling, and I Must Go

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BY CINDY HUNTLEY

Albemarle is the gateway city to Morrow Mountain State Park, where you’ll find 30-plus miles of trails in North Carolina’s oldest mountain chain, the Uwharries. Start with a breathtaking drive up to the top of the park’s namesake peak to take in the views—you won’t believe you’re only a couple of hours from home! A diverse variety of trails offers something for everyone, from biking and horseback riding trails to easy riverside strolls and strenuous hikes up to the top. Or, spend your time relaxing on the water, with access points from Badin Lake and Lake Tillery, both of which adjoin the park. Be sure to stop

by Albemarle’s charming downtown, where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, downtown parks and gardens, and a historic Victorian inn.

NC Division of Parks and Recreation

to cure your cabin fever

Where Rocks and Art Come Together Straddling the line between North Carolina’s foothills and coastal plain, Raven Rock State Park is a haven for adventurers. Among its staggering amount of rock outcroppings sits Raven Rock itself, a 150-foot crystalline structure that spans over a mile of the Cape Fear River’s banks. The park contains more than 30 miles of trail for use by hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers, and kids of all ages will enjoy scrambling around its many rocky caves and crevices. If you’re looking for something a little less adventurous to fill your day, nearby Sanford offers a plethora of outdoor art experiences, including a mural trail, interactive art, an Otocast audio tour and a variety of sculptures scattered throughout the town.

Note: Raven Rock State Park is typically at capacity by 9:30 a.m. on weekends.

Photos courtesy of Outer Banks Visitors Bureau/outerbanks.org

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Although it’s not actually where “The Andy Griffith Show” was filmed, Mount Airy is the hometown of the show’s star, and the town on which the show was based. Drive or stroll through to find many local businesses based on their TV counterparts. After you’ve explored the show’s history (and refueled at the Snappy Lunch), head south to Pilot Mountain State Park. Its unique pinnacle is visible from U.S. Highway 52.

Once you’re in the park you can hike the moderate .8-mile loop to circle its base and take in the area’s fall views. The Yadkin River, accessible by hiking and canoe trails, is another scenic feature to the park. Other popular activities include rock climbing (registration and permits required) and fishing.

Note: Pilot Mountain State Park is typically at capacity by 10 a.m. on weekends.

Some amenities and services at state parks may be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Parks facilitators advise visiting on weekdays to ensure admittance, as maximum capacities are sometimes met as early as 9:30 a.m. on weekends. Find the latest information and updates at ncparks.gov.

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Game On FA L L FA S H I O N - F O R WA R D MOVES F O R A S O C I A L LY D I S TA N T NIGHT WITH FRIENDS

What does casual fall glamour mean to you? A bolero jacket? Designer jeans? Custom jewelry? One person may blend comfort with texture, while another mixes sparkle with sophistication. Casual—and comfortable— glamour comes in many shades, shapes and fabrics.

Last fall, we took our pre-pandemic social gatherings for granted. This year, instead of attending a restaurant opening or bar meetup, we may head to a brewery for a socially distant drink with friends.

Undoubtedly, this fall’s adventures involve more planning and precaution. Current health guidelines limit where we can go and how many people we can gather with. Designer masks have become trendy— and necessary—accessories. Maintaining 6 feet of space between ourselves and others is not only a sign of respect, but an essential tool for limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Nowhere, however, do those state and national health guidelines say: “Avoid a sense of style.”

MAKE YOUR MOVE

With that in mind, we present a slate of fall ensembles

Eric is wearing pants ($145) from Onward Reserve and an Eleventy

perfect for a socially distant night of casual glamour at

blazer ($725), button-down shirt ($295) and Scarpe di Bianco

home with friends. Set up your favorite board games, uncork a few bottles of wine, and let your sense of style shine as you play to win.

sneakers ($695) from Liles Clothing Studio.

Claire is wearing a Baum und Pferdgarten blouse ($100) from dress; denim by Hidden Jeans ($91), a Nicole Louis Moroccan Mini tassel necklace ($58) and Nicole Louis Studio 54 earrings ($39) from Sophie & Mollies Boutique; Jeffrey Campbell booties ($165) and a Thacker handbag ($148) from Main & Taylor; Diamonds by the Yard necklace ($3,480) and bracelet ($1,350) from Diamonds Direct; and BuDhaGirl bangle bracelets ($40 for a set of three) from Swagger.

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T R E N D I N G : Long tassel pendants maintain their popularity—and layer elegantly with diamond, disk or link necklaces. Rose gold bangles also get a shoutout this fall, and blend nicely with new bangles as you add them to your collection.

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M E E T YO U R M ATC H Claire is wearing a natural red fox sculptured vest (price available upon request) from Douglas Furs; a Tucker blouse ($88) and Veronica Beard cords ($88) from dress; Valentina Rangoni booties ($395) from Rangoni Firenze Shoes; Marco Bicego satin gold earrings ($1,680) and a matching ring ($1,680) from Fink’s Jewelers; and a Roberto Coin tassel necklace ($9,900), also from Fink’s Jewelers. She’s carrying an ABLE crossbody purse ($148) from Copper Penny.

T R E N D I N G : Blending vibrant fabrics— from satin to corduroy—creates colorful, textured ensembles.

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Eric is wearing a Breitling Superocean Heritage watch ($5,715) from Fink’s Jewelers and an Orazio Luciano blazer ($3,295), a Sunspel T-shirt ($155), Jacob Cohen denim ($395), Baudoin & Lange loafers ($375) and a w.kleinberg belt ($225), all from Liles Clothing Studio.

T R E N D I N G : Achieve this casual fall look by pairing a blazer with a T-shirt or lightweight sweater underneath, and jeans or chinos below.

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G A M E FAC E Claire is wearing a Sundress maxi ($143.50) from The Gatorbug; a LAMARQUE studded leather jacket ($193) from dress; Carrano heels ($210) from Main & Taylor; and IPPOLITA earrings ($1,295), Roberto Coin bangle bracelets ($1,100 each; $4,700 each with diamonds), and a Sabel Collection diamond and rose gold ring ($2,795), all from Fink’s Jewelers. The beaded barrette was provided by our stylist.

T R E N D I N G : Leather reigns supreme this fall—whether in primaries or neutrals. Sequin ensembles adorned with shimmering accessories sparkled on summer 2020 runways featuring fall ensembles.

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bracelet ($75) from

Eric is wearing

watch ($5,715) from

YOUR GAME

Metallicity Jewellery

a Boglioli blazer

Fink’s Jewelers.

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a John Hardy bracelet

sneakers ($158) from

clutch ($118)

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Copper Penny; a helix

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Superocean Heritage

TRENDING: The right clutch can tie an ensemble together.

Animal prints do the job nicely.

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TRENDING FOR HER: Throw an evening jacket over a graphic tee to create casual streetwear glamour. And be sure to invest in a good pair of booties, which are forecasted to stay in style indefinitely.

TRENDING FOR HIM: Sweaters take a close second to flannel as a decisive garment for men this fall. Texture and fabric play important roles in creating comfort and sophistication.

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SHOWDOWN Claire is wearing an evening jacket ($453) from Kannon’s Clothing; a tiger graphic tee ($59) and satin trousers ($49) from Bella Mar; Amalfi booties ($345) from Rangoni Firenze Shoes; Nicole Louis Fallen earrings ($39) from Sophie & Mollies Boutique; and a Truss bracelet ($1,300) from Metallicity Jewellery Design.

Eric is wearing a LORENZONI sweater ($260) from Alexander Eton; a button-down shirt ($98.50) from Onward Reserve; and Eleventy pants ($395) from Liles Clothing Studio.

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W I N N E R TA K E S A L L Jessica is wearing a SEN animal print blouse ($180) and BuddyLove graphic tee ($44) from The Gatorbug; Tart Collections trousers ($148) from Marta’s; Donald Pliner snow leopard pumps ($248) from Main & Taylor; and an IPPOLITA “Lollipop” necklace ($2,395), IPPOLITA earrings ($595) and a John Hardy silver cuff ($1,295), all from Fink’s Jewelers. The Cristina Sabatini python satchel ($2,460) on the table was provided by Marta’s.

T R E N D I N G : Fashion analysts say animal prints are here to stay. The spring 2020 trend of mixing animal prints with neutral tones and sophisticated tailoring continues this fall.

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The Raleigh City Guide An Inside Look at Neighborhoods Across the City of Oaks

BY MANDY HOWARD

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hat do Forbes, Livability.com,

Money magazine and Zillow

have in common? Each of them,

along with dozens of other polls and

publications, have ranked Raleigh as a top city to live, work, raise a family and more.

The challenge of compiling a guide for Raleigh is not finding great things to

highlight, but narrowing them down.

Part small town—where you can find three

generations who attended the same high school—and part bustling metropolis,

Raleigh is more than meets the eye. It is a community forged from the bedrock of great neighborhoods. If you’re from Raleigh, you already know this.

However, if you’re visiting or just settling

into your new City of Oaks home, be aware that neighborhoods are still a genuine and important aspect of life here. The iconic neighborhoods of Raleigh have storied

histories and traditions, loyalties as fierce

as college teams, and the distinct privilege of continuing to grow and thrive in what

SmartAsset, a personal finance technology

company, calls a top-10 recession-resistant city. Join us, as we wind through this great

city using its neighborhoods as our guide.

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Attractions, events and restaurants listed with each neighborhood do not represent

The Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood

HISTORIC OAKWOOD

The Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood

Just east of Downtown, Historic Oakwood is North Carolina’s largest intact 19th century residential neighborhood. Feel transported in time as you walk by houses that uniquely blend Victorian-era and American Craftsman architecture. The bright yellows and stark blues of homes inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of 1880–1920 invoke a sense of whimsy that will move you to stop and snap a photo.

The Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood organizes and hosts events for residents and visitors alike. In December, the Candlelight Tour invites ticketed guests into the decked halls of Raleigh’s oldest and grandest homes. In the spring, gardens open for the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea. The northeastern boundary of the neighborhood is the beautiful and massive Oakwood Cemetery. Covering 72 acres, this historic cemetery serves as the final resting place for many of North Carolina’s most prominent residents. Every day, runners and walkers traverse the meandering paths through intricately designed stone memorials.

To the east of Oakwood is Saint Augustine’s University.

Founded as a private college for the education of freed slaves in 1867, the university boasts historical firsts such as being the first nursing school in the state for black students, and it’s also the first historically black university to own a private radio station (WAUG-AM 750).

ATTRACTIONS Historic Oakwood Cemetery:

historicoakwoodcemetery.org

The Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood Walking Tour: historicoakwood.org/walking-tour

EVENTS Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour:

historicoakwood.org/historic-oakwoodcandlelight-tour

Oakwood Garden Club Tea & Tea:

historicoakwood.org/events1/2019/4/27/ oakwood-garden-club-tea-amp-tour-khgec Walking Tour: historicoakwood.org/walking-tour

RESTAURANTS Crawford and Son: crawfordandsonrestaurant.com Jolie: restaurantjolie.com Oakwood Pizza Box: oakwoodpizzabox.com The Pharmacy Café: pharmacycaferaleigh.com Yellow Dog Bread Company: yellowdogbread.com William & Company: facebook.com/willcobar

a complete list but rather examples of what are available in each area.

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MORDECAI HOUSE

MORDECAI Historic Oakwood’s closest neighbor—in both history

BOYLAN HEIGHTS To get to Boylan Heights from Mordecai, you must cross

and location—is Mordecai. Although Oakwood is the name on the cemetery, Mordecai is the place to go if you’re looking for ghosts.

The neighborhood’s centerpiece and namesake is the Mordecai House, the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation. The Mordecai family, one of the original 300 Jewish families in the U.S., are the ancestors of Joel Lane, a founder of Raleigh.

Built by Lane in 1785, the house is the centerpiece of Mordecai Historic Park, which also includes the birthplace of Andrew Johnson (relocated from its original site) and St. Mark’s Chapel. An adjacent visitor’s center provides tours and information.

Because of reported paranormal phenomenon, the Mordecai House was featured in an episode of “Ghost Hunters.” (Search “Ghost Hunters Mordecai House.”) Also, Raleigh’s own Ghost Guild Inc. members regularly investigate the house and present their findings at the annual Haunted Mordecai Festival.

If you’re interested in a different kind of spirit, check out the tucked away Person Street Bar in Mordecai. Or, if you’re a resident, you can apply for a key to The Atlantic Lounge speakeasy—a private bar for locals and their guests.

through Raleigh’s ever-growing downtown. You’ll find can’t-miss favorites like the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Marbles Kids Museum, as well as endless options for renowned restaurants and bars. (Discover more of Raleigh’s iconic restaurants on page 58.) While downtown, take note of the now-unobstructed view of the capitol building and powerful murals that have popped up to add vibrancy to old walls.

As you continue west, you’ll enter Boylan Heights, an arts and cultural hotspot. It’s so well known that the neighborhood hosts the annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk and inspired the name of an album by The Connells’ in 1987.

But if you really want to be impressed by Boylan Heights’ art, come during Halloween. You may not consider pumpkin carving a genuine artform now, but one trip to the Boylan Heights Pumpkin Glow gathering and you just may change your mind.

Nearby, at Boylan Bridge, you’ll find a great view of the city skyline.

Located just above the Boylan Wye railroad tracks, the bridge is a favorite spot for photographers and sightseers. Stop by Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing to witness the skyline’s backdrop transition from Carolina blue to the twinkling lights of moonlit skyscrapers.

Dorothea Dix Park sits at the southwest corner of Boylan Heights, just across Western Boulevard. Plans for the completed Dix Park include The Grove—which will feature a botanical garden—adjacent to Boylan Heights and Fuller Heights (to the southeast), making this one of the most sought-after parts of town.

ATTRACTIONS Andrew Johnson birthplace:

ncpedia.org/andrew-johnson-birthplace

Historic Raleigh Tours:

downtownraleigh.org/go/historicraleigh-tours-and-trolley

ATTRACTIONS

Mordecai Historic Park: raleighnc.gov/places/ mordecai-historic-park

Boylan Heights Historic District:

boylanheights.org and rhdc.org/ raleigh-historic-resources/ raleigh-historic-districts/boylan-heights Dorothea Dix Park: dorotheadixpark.org

EVENTS Haunted Mordecai Festival and Mordecai Holiday Lantern Tours:

EVENTS

J. Betski’s: jbetskis.com Stanbury: stanburyraleigh.com

ST. MARK’S CHAPEL

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The Station at Person Street:

stationraleigh.com

Boylan Heights ArtWalk and Fall Festival events: boylanheights.org

Dorothea Dix Park festivals and events: dixpark.org/calendar

RESTAURANTS Boulted Bread:

boultedbread.com

Fiction Kitchen:

thefictionkitchen.com

The Pit Authentic Barbecue: thepit-raleigh.com

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CAMERON VILLAGE/CAMERON PARK One of the most recognizable community names in Raleigh is a short drive north of Boylan Heights. Cameron Park is a compact neighborhood created in the early 1900s. The homes there, though varied in architecture, are generally larger than those in other neighboring historic communities.

Despite Cameron Park’s history and beauty, the area’s name recognition comes mostly from its neighbor to the north: Cameron Village. In 1947, J.W. York and R.A. Bryan broke ground on what would become the first shopping center between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Since then, Cameron Village has beaten the odds, steadily engaging customers and visitors while continually reinventing itself to ensure a modern boutique shopping experience. The center includes Kannon’s Clothing, Palm Avenue and Rangoni Firenze Shoes, among other shops. The recently renovated Cameron Village Regional Library is also a popular destination for locals.

Since the shopping center’s proximity to Downtown attracts young professionals, development of Cameron Village has gone into

overdrive. New apartment buildings such as Berkshire Cameron Village, 616 at the Village Apartments and 401 Oberlin—all built within the last six years—offer modern and convenient suburban living.

Just a short walk from the shops on St. Mary’s Street sits Needham B. Broughton High School, a Lombard Gothic Revival structure built in 1929 and named after the American printer, temperance activist and politician who served as a North Carolina state senator from 1901 to 1903. Often ranked nationally for its stellar academic programs, Broughton High School is Wake County Public School System’s oldest high school and a flagship institution of the 15th largest school district in the country. The school’s castle-like façade and bell tower are hard to miss if you happen to be passing by.

Nearby, Fred Fletcher Park welcomes all on beautiful days. The 21-acre park includes picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, a softball field and playgrounds.

ATTRACTIONS Cameron Park Historic District: rhdc.org/ cameron-park-historic-district Cameron Village: shopcameronvillage.com Fred Fletcher Park: raleighnc.gov/ places/fred-fletcher-park

EVENTS Cameron Village Holiday Open House:

shopcameronvillage.com/news-and-events Cameron Village Library: wakegov.com/libraries/ locations/cam/Pages/default.aspx

Raleigh Union Station Wedding Showcase: shopcameronvillage.com/events/ raleigh-union-station-wedding-showcase

Ajisai Japanese Fusion: ajisai3.com Cantina 18: 18restaurantgroup.com/cantina-18-raleigh Tazza Kitchen: tazzakitchen.com/location/cameronvillage Tupelo Honey: tupelohoneycafe.com/location/raleigh Village Draft House: villagedrafthouse.com

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NORTH HILLS/MIDTOWN

ATTRACTIONS

to recognize, but tough to navigate. Glenwood Avenue, Whitaker Mill Road and Fairview Road all converge to create the famous starshaped intersection, which is home to the Rialto Theatre, a 1940s-era, stuck-in-time, must-see theater. (Then stop by Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery for a treat!)

The borders of the neighborhoods in and around Five Points can appear nebulous and, according to the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, Five Points is more accurately the intersection hub of five neighborhoods: Bloomsbury, Georgetown, Hayes Barton, Roanoke Park and Vanguard Park. Of those, Hayes Barton was the first to be developed and has grown to be one of the wealthiest and most well-known neighborhoods in Raleigh today. It had an advantage from the beginning: When developers planned Hayes Barton in the 1920s, not only was it adjacent to the streetcar line, it also had deed restrictions that resulted in the largest and most prestigious houses.

That tradition of a blessed location continues today. Nestled between downtown Raleigh, Cameron Village and North Hills, the property values for these homes are stable, to say the least.

Beyond the investment stability, the Five Points neighborhoods’ proximity to preschools (Jordan Child & Family Enrichment Center and Hayes Barton Baptist Church Preschool), elementary schools (Wiley Elementary, Joyner Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School) and parks (Roanoke Park and Jaycee Park) make this neighborhood very attractive for young families.

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Five Points Historic Neighborhoods:

rhdc.org/five-points-historic-neighborhoods Five Points Neighborhood MPS: nps.gov/nr/travel/raleigh/fiv.htm Rialto Theatre: newsite.ambassadorcinemas.com/rialto-theatre

EVENTS Rialto Theatre Events (annual livestreaming of the Oscars, Monday at the Movies and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” every Friday at midnight): newsite.ambassadorcinemas.com/rialto-theatre

RESTAURANTS Bloomsbury Bistro: bloomsburybistro.com/bistro.restaurant.raleigh Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery: hayesbartoncafeanddessertery.com Lillys Pizza: lillyspizza.com Mandolin: mandolinraleigh.com

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HAYES BARTON/FIVE POINTS The intersection for which Five Points is named is easy

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seasonal events including Wellness Wednesday group fitness events, 6–7 p.m. in spring and fall, and the Midtown Beach Music Series on Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., April through August.

As a neighborhood, North Hills (also referred to as Midtown) broadly claims a swath of land both ITB and JOTB (Just Outside the Beltline, as locals lovingly call it). Within this broad scope, there are dozens of smaller neighborhoods, such as Country Club Hills, Lakemont and Inman Park, each with their own traditions, and often their own private neighborhood pools as well. For a pool with a country club feel, North Hills Club has transformed from a small neighborhood pool to an elegant and elite hub for tennis, swimming and dining. Membership also provides opportunities for reciprocal benefits at local golf clubs.

Meandering through it all you’ll find one of the nicest segments of the Raleigh Greenway offering several entrance points, including Lassiter Falls, North Hills Park and Crabtree Creek. (Speaking of Crabtree … if you prefer a traditional mall, Crabtree Valley Mall on Glenwood Avenue is the largest indoor mall in the Triangle and has been a popular shopping destination since 1972.)

From North Hills Park, walk or run the beautiful 2-mile greenway trek to Shelley Lake, which brings you to the other side of Millbrook Road, the most generally accepted northern boundary of North Hills.

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All of the neighborhoods highlighted so far have been situated firmly within the Interstate 440 loop, or ITB (Inside the Beltline). This is an important distinction because just a generation ago, inside I-440 was the only game in town.

Writer’s note: Yes, the Interstate 540 loop now also encompasses Raleigh. However, unless you want your heart blessed in a most passive-aggressive manner, never, when speaking to a native Raleighite, refer to inside the I-540 belt line as “ITB.” That acronym belongs solely to those residents living inside the I-440 beltline.

Lest you think the note is harsh, in native Raleighite defense, the population of Raleigh has more than doubled in their lifetimes—and since 1980, the population has almost quadrupled! Because of that, the boundaries of Raleigh itself have been pushed to the limits and neighborhoods have continued to creep and spread in all directions, especially north.

North Hills is uniquely situated at nearly the northernmost edge of I-440. The mixed-use center is known for its shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Within several blocks of North Hills, you’ll find apartments, a retirement home and four hotels, including the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel and the only AC Hotel by Marriott in the city. Also, green spaces and an amphitheater host free

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ATTRACTIONS Midtown Farmers Market: visitnorthhills.com/ signature-events/midtown-farmers-market North Hills: visitnorthhills.com Visit Midtown East: visitmidtowneast.com

EVENTS Friday Night Tributes Music Series: visitnorthhills.

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com/signature-events/friday-night-tribute-series

Midtown Beach Music Series: visitnorthhills.com/ signature-events/midtown-beach-music-series

Midtown Bluegrass Series: visitnorthhills.com/

signature-events/ibma-midtown-bluegrass-series

Wellness Wednesdays at North Hills: visitnorthhills.

com/signature-events/wellness-Wednesdays

RESTAURANTS Coquette Brasserie: coquetteraleigh.com Mia Francesca: miafrancesca.com Rosewater Kitchen & Bar: rosewaterraleigh.com Stir: stirraleigh.com Vivace: vivaceraleigh.com

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BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF Why choose between exercise and relaxation when you can have both?

Experience one of Raleigh’s many scenic bike trails, then unwind with a visit to a local brewery. Share a ride, then a beer!

ART TOUR TO CRANK ARM The North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art to Heart trail offers both amateur and veteran cyclists a beautiful backdrop for peddling. With paved trails that wind through the museum’s 164-acre park, featuring temporary and permanent art installations, environmentally sustainable gardens and expansive landscapes, those seeking a unique experience will not be disappointed.

Once your art tour is completed, ride over to Crank Arm Brewing Company in downtown Raleigh. Crank Arm is where cycling and beer aficionados come together, as the founder of the brewery is a cyclist himself. Crank Arm Brewing is actively involved with bicycling charities throughout the Triangle, so you’ll not only be enjoying a pint, but you’ll feel good doing it. There’s no better place in town to congregate with fellow cyclists over a beer.

Learn more at ncartmuseum.org/visit/the_park and crankarmbrewing.com.

CAPITAL TO TRANSFER The Capital Area Greenway system spans 112-plus miles and 3,800 acres throughout Wake County. Analyzing the map for this expansive network of trails can be daunting, but if you focus your ride on downtown Raleigh, both novice and advanced riders can find a route that suits their skills.

If you start at North Carolina State University via Rocky Branch Trail heading toward Little Rock Trail, you’ll end up in the heart of downtown Raleigh. This route practically places you on the doorsteps of Transfer Co. Food Hall, where not only will you find a vast assortment of fare, you’ll also discover Burial Beer Co. With its beginnings in Asheville, Burial Beer is known for its Belgian ales and IPAs, making it the perfect fuel for a mid-ride pick-me-up.

Learn more at raleighnc.gov (search for Capital Area Greenway), transfercofoodhall.com and burialbeer.com.

LAKE JOHNSON FOR THE TROPHY

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Located a little over 4 miles from the State Farmers Market, Lake Johnson is a popular spot for students and families alike to hit the trails. Featuring mostly shaded pathways, the area offers a scenic morning or afternoon in nature. The east loop of the trail connects with the Walnut Creek Greenway, which accesses Dorothea Dix Park. Not only is the park steeped in history, it’s also close to one of Raleigh’s most popular breweries: Trophy Brewing Co. Stop by the Maywood location for a brew and food truck, or the West Morgan Street location, where you can feast on some seriously good pizza.

Learn more at raleighnc.gov/places/lake-johnson-park, raleighnc.gov/places/ walnut-creek-greenway-trail and trophybrewing.com.

MILLBROOK/STONEHENGE According to local legend, an early 1700s community flourished around the area’s first mill, a section of Raleigh centered around Millbrook Road. Though the area’s history is still being researched, residents within today’s Millbrook neighborhood often share a common theme: a mysterious stone structure in their backyard.

It’s an interesting highlight, and a history worth exploring, but it’s not needed to draw residents to the area. Aside from North Hills, no other section of the city has grown more dramatically than North Raleigh, according to local realtors. Starting with Millbrook and fanning all directions north, the region consists of homes with a wide variety of price points, sizes and amenities.

Part of the growth can be credited to the area’s nearby attractions.

Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Millbrook Exchange Park and Millbrook Tennis Center are public facilities that flaunt a privately-owned feel.

On Millbrook’s east end, travel north on Falls of Neuse Road to explore Lafayette Village (look for the Eiffel Tower) and Ravenscroft School, known equally in Raleigh for its stellar preK–12 education.

On the west end, take Creedmoor Road north to find a growing hub of office complexes and shopping centers. When you’ve passed your fourth Starbucks (give or take a few) you’ll reach Stonehenge, the first well-established North Raleigh neighborhood.

Founded in 1977, Stonehenge is geographically adjoined with Lake Lynn, a beautifully planned, well-built community perfect for families who are looking to drop their anchors and enjoy lake life. Families from Stonehenge often belong to nearby Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club or Greystone Swim & Racquet Club. Families often choose North Raleigh neighborhoods for their large homes, big lots and convenient proximity to shopping, medical offices, schools, the airport and the I-540 beltline.

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Lafayette Village: lafayettevillageraleigh.com Lake Lynn Park: raleighnc.gov/places/lake-lynn-park Millbrook Exchange Park: raleighnc.gov/places/ millbrook-exchange-park

Millbrook Tennis Center: raleighnc.gov/ places/millbrook-tennis-center

EVENTS Lafayette Village Oktoberfest, Halloween in the Village and Lighting of the Tree: lafayettevillageraleigh.com Ravenscroft School events and reunions: ravenscroft.org/alumni/events-and-reunions

RESTAURANTS Assagio’s: assaggios-nc.com Caribbean CafÊ: caribbeancafenc.com Christo’s NY Style Pizza: cristospizza.com Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar: relishraleigh.com Chadwick Johnson

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“The Irregardless 40 Years”

46 inches by 36 inches

Oil on canvas by Kyle Highsmith

Iconic Restaurants of Raleigh

BY KATIE JANSEN

Raleigh, a city that often appears on national lists of most desirable places to live, has seen exponential growth and change over the past few decades. But one thing hasn’t changed: Restaurateurs’ commitment to serving delicious food and unforgettable experiences. Here are some of the City of Oaks’ famed dining gems.

Irregardless Café

901 W. MORGAN STREET irregardless.com 919.833.8898

For Irregardless Café, becoming iconic has been all about innovation. Opened in

1975 by owner and chef Arthur Gordon as the community’s first vegetarian restaurant, Irregardless Café has remained committed to its founder’s vision of clean eating and sustainability through the years, from becoming the first restaurant in the state to ban smoking inside, to installing solar panels to heat the café’s water.

On January 1 of this year, Irregardless Café was sold to business partners David Meeker and Lee Robinson. A North Carolina State University alumnus and veteran of Raleigh’s restaurant community, Robinson may be new to owning the cafe, but he is not new to eating there. He and his family have been enjoying brunch at Irregardless Café for years.

Over time, the café’s menu expanded and adapted to accommodate pescatarians and carnivores by adding fish, chicken and steak to its offerings. Although Robinson will continue serving dishes that please all palates, he hopes to underscore Irregardless Café’s original emphasis on vegetarian and vegan food. He plans to rotate menu options weekly to keep things fresh and enable the creativity of his kitchen staff. Crowd favorites—such as spanakopita, a phyllo pastry dough stuffed with spinach, garlic and feta cheese, and topped with a lemon cream sauce—will remain unchanged.

With the ability to offer 150 seats, Irregardless Café is big—but not too big. Regulars still treat it as a community gathering place, and its pre-pandemic brunch maintained a waitlist all weekend long. Now freshened up with new coats of paint, Irregardless Café is still the same icon it used to be, and its new owners plan to pay homage to its tradition by continuing to innovate.

Be sure to call the restaurants or check their websites to find out if they are open or have adjusted their services due to the pandemic.

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“Mecca Restaurant” 30 inches by 40 inches Oil on canvas

by Tommy Midyette tommysartworks.com

The Mecca Restaurant

13 E. MARTIN STREET mecca-restaurant.com 919.832.5714

Founded in 1930 by Greek

immigrant Nick Dombalis and his wife Helen, The Mecca Restaurant has existed as a Raleigh mainstay for nine decades—and also remained a family-operated business for three generations, until it sold in 2018 to Empire Eats.

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some renovations—but longtime fans shouldn’t worry, as the majority of changes are grounded in the restaurant’s history. The makeover includes a restoration that reverts the storefront to its 1950s appearance, as well as changes to the ceiling that expose the restaurant’s original skylight and a few new kitchen equipment upgrades.

At The Mecca Restaurant, patrons come to experience the legacy. “I think people enjoy the fact that they’ve been coming here for years, or that family members have been coming here for decades,” says Samantha Hatem, one of the partners behind Empire Eats.

Although some things have changed over the years—diners can no longer pay only a dollar

for a T-bone steak, a side salad, a Coke or an ice cream sundae, for example—much has remained the same. When The Mecca Restaurant reopens, visitors will return to find a spruced up, historically restored interior—and the same juicy fried chicken that remains a crowd favorite.

The Roast Grill 7 SOUTH WEST STREET roastgrill.com 919.832.8292

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estled on the corner of South West and Hillsborough streets, The Roast Grill has been serving 90% beef hot dogs and Coca-Cola in glass bottles since 1940. For dessert, visitors would be remiss to bypass the restaurant’s homemade Greek concoctions.

The Roast Grill has developed some strong opinions over the last 80 years. For example, the management warns its customers against asking for ketchup, declaring on its website: “It just doesn’t belong on a HOT DOG.” With space to seat only 13 customers at a time and a blackened char on every hot dog, it’s no wonder that The Roast Grill’s slogan is “Afternoon Adventures Await.”

“Roast Grill”

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Oil on board by David Connell

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n 1959, entrepreneur and restaurateur Bruce Garner built the first Char-Grill on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, using The Charcoal Grill— Raleigh’s first fast-food hamburger grill—as his inspiration. Char-Grill opened for business in 1960 and has now expanded to 10 locations across the Triangle—with four of them in Raleigh.

What started as a small cinder block building offering a nostalgic backyard grilled experience, continues its takeout-only model today, with orders written on a ticket and prepared right in front of customers. Burgers, hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, BLTs, grilled cheese, fries, milk shakes and cold drinks make up the bulk of the menu, but you can also add a salad or apple turnover to your meal.

The restaurant’s motto of “Simpler times, simpler choices” speaks to why Triangle residents keep coming back. After all, nothing beats the classic American combo of a char-grilled burger, order of fries and cold milkshake.

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espite a location change and evolution in both technology and menu offerings since Players Retreat opened its doors in 1951, the PR—as it’s known to regulars—has remained a popular community gathering place for more than half a century. Founded by Bernie and Mickey Hanula, the PR bills itself as “less of a bar and restaurant, and more of a family,” and has quickly became a local institution.

Located on Oberlin Road, the PR changed hands in 1994 but risked closure 11 years later because of increasing local competition. Richard “Gus” Gusler—a lawyer who had worked at the PR as a pizza cook while in college—couldn’t bear to see the bar close, so he leveraged a partnership to buy it, and he has been the owner ever since.

That’s when the PR started to evolve. Gusler made improvements like swapping outdated TV sets for flat-screens, and introduced new draft beer and wine-by-the-glass options. A particularly unique offering is the PR’s Scotch Club, in which patrons can pay a flat fee to taste samples from a collection of more than 200 single malt Scotch whiskies.

Players Retreat’s menu, too, has undergone a makeover. The PR still serves traditional pub food with a focus on high quality ingredients. For example, the burgers are made with certified choice beef ground on-site, and ordering your patty rare is recommended. The most popular is the Bernie Burger, named after the PR’s original owner and topped with bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise.

Other menu offerings venture outside standard fare, such as brunch entrées featuring eggs Benedict and a daily quiche, or rotating weekend specials from Chef Beth LittleJohn, who serves everything from tamales to French specialties taken from her prior experience as the chef at Raleigh’s Coquette.

Although the PR originally adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering takeout, Gusler ultimately decided to close temporarily to ensure the safety of both staff and patrons. In the meantime, the team remains in contact via Zoom calls, and when this icon is able to safely reopen, the PR regulars—its family—will be waiting with open arms.

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eople looking for a fun and socially distant– friendly activity can explore Raleigh’s downtown art gallery by bike. With new and old murals adorning buildings, roads and plywood boards, art enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of talents—and messages—along the way.

Midtown tagged along with Shanise Mark, a Raleigh resident who rented a Citrix Cycle bike to view murals across the city. A mother of three girls, Mark works as a local real estate broker and an interior designer at Lavish in Raleigh. She moved to North Carolina at age 9 when her father, Dumas Alexander Harshaw Jr., was called to serve as pastor of Raleigh First Baptist Church. She spent every Sunday and many weeknights in the heart of the city across from the capital building.

“I remember when there wasn’t much to do in Downtown, but now I am continually surprised each time I make my way down the historic streets and see a new element,” Mark says.

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Recently, The Raleigh Murals Project, chef Jeffrey Seizer of Royale, the Black on Black Project, and VAE Raleigh came together to create a platform to promote awareness about recent social issues. Together the groups raised approximately $10,000 to hire local artists to paint purposeful murals throughout the city.

“We’ve always tried to do meaningful murals that speak to our city and what we’re going through,” says Jedidiah Gant, who founded the Raleigh Murals Project along with other local artists. “When windows were shattered and blank plywood boards took their place, we took the opportunity to elevate black and brown voices. We wanted to give them freedom to express their frustration through art, and bring their voices to the forefront.”

The Raleigh Murals Project started in 2015 with a mission to connect property owners and the City of Raleigh to a variety of artists. After creation, each mural is then documented at raleighmuralsproject.com. Gant says once the most recent murals are replaced with windows, they will be preserved through an upcoming exhibition.

The murals are not meant to be a beautification project, Gant says. “If beauty comes out of the voices and works of the marginalized, that’s great,” he says. “But this is mostly about providing opportunities for unknown black and brown artists. Our tagline is ‘Make the city more colorful,’ but I don’t mean that in regards to just paint—that has always referred to diversity as well.”

Other murals in downtown Raleigh feature musicians, sports teams, automobiles and animals. Many offer inspirational messages like “All are Welcome– Raleigh,” “I Believe in Raleigh” and “Welcome to Raleigh, Y’all!”

As Mark glides on her bike from one corner of town to the other, she appreciates the colorful display of messages.

When her tour ends, she admits her favorite mural is that of Morgan Freeman by artist Jalel Ronin at Apex Outfitter & Board Co. “The colors are so vibrant, and you can just feel his intensity through the artwork,” Mark says.

Ronin says he chose to portray Freeman for many different reasons—one being the influence the Oscar-winning actor had on him personally.

“When I was invited to paint a mural, my options were musicians, comedians and various actors, but Morgan was an interesting challenge for me,” he says. “I grew up watching his movies with my grandpa, and I’ve always thought of him as a very respectable man with an interesting opinion about almost everything.”

Mark hopes other Raleighites take an opportunity to get outside, ride a bike and appreciate the city’s aesthetics. “Raleigh’s walls are filled with artwork that reflects a sense of community, love and equity,” she says.

“Looking at the artwork gave me a sense of hope, and I think other people will feel that as they explore the murals, too.”

Citrix Cycle bikes can be rented for $2 for the first 45 minutes, with an additional $2 for every 30 minutes after. They are electrically powered, so riders get an extra boost up hills, making them the perfect way to explore Raleigh’s murals without having to work too hard. Learn more at citrixcycle.com.

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s COVID-19 cases rise across North Carolina, hospitals are bearing the brunt. In July, daily COVID-19 hospitalizations reached an average of 900 across the state. Yet one thing remains constant: a tireless commitment among health care professionals to assist their community. Triangle hospitals are finding ways to respond to the pandemic while continuing to provide quality health services and compassionate patient care.

ENHANCED SAFETY PROCEDURES

Duke Raleigh Hospital Interim President Leigh Bleecker says the community’s safety and well-being is the hospital’s top priority. “We recognize that delaying needed medical care because of concerns about COVID-19 can have long-term consequences on the health of those in our community,” she says. “That’s why we have made several changes to ensure the safety of our patients, their loved ones and our team during the pandemic.”

Duke Raleigh Hospital and other facilities in the Duke Health, UNC Health and WakeMed Health & Hospitals systems are taking extra steps to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff.

These include screening all individuals for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering hospitals and clinics, requiring the use of face masks, implementing enhanced cleaning, and providing hand sanitizing stations and social distancing signage.

Health care facilities are also staggering patient appointments, limiting the number of visitors and companions, and implementing an online paperwork process. As an additional precaution, hospitals are testing every patient for COVID-19 prior to surgery.

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COVID-19 has transformed the way hospitals deliver medical care. Alan Wolf, media relations manager and director of news at UNC Health, says using space efficiently and effectively is a top priority for UNC hospitals.

“At UNC Rex in Raleigh, in early March, our teams renovated an existing ICU space into

one that could specifically care for COVID-19 patients,” he says. “That new space, known as the Special Respiratory Isolation Unit, or SRIU, allows for COVID patients to be treated with the highest levels of care, while providing the most safety for patients and staff. Our emergency departments have also adapted to the ‘new normal’ by reconfiguring existing spaces, adding triage tents outside and providing more protective equipment.”

UNC Health’s clinical teams also repurposed a vehicle that was previously used for heart and vascular screenings to offer mobile COVID-19 testing in disadvantaged areas.

Kristin Kelly, senior marketing and communications specialist for WakeMed Health & Hospitals, says it recently established a dedicated COVID-19 rehab and physical therapy unit. “Patients recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing decreased balance, endurance, strength, and even decreased cognitive skills and/or swallowing issues,” she says. “WakeMed’s Outpatient Rehab and Cardiopulmonary Rehab teams are working with COVID-19 survivors, providing treatment on a one-to-one basis, guiding patients through their recovery and helping them regain their independence.”

Providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic requires personal protective equipment, such as N95 respirator masks, which are in short supply across the country.

Bleecker says Duke Raleigh Hospital teams and others across the Duke Health network are taking steps to decontaminate used masks so they can be reused. The process approved by the Food and Drug Administration employs specialized equipment to vaporize hydrogen peroxide, which permeates the layers of the mask to kill germs, including viruses, without degrading the mask material.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Prior to the outbreak, patients were already discovering the convenience of telehealth services to communicate remotely and in real-time with medical providers. Now that COVID-19 has become a public health crisis, telehealth care has evolved into a lifeline. Not only does it help screen patients who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 and other health conditions, it also helps them avoid busy waiting rooms, reduces

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Duke Health their risk of infection, minimizes travel costs, and increases access for rural patients and older adults.

Wolf says UNC Health’s volume of virtual visits has increased dramatically since the pandemic began. Technology has not only benefited patients, but also first responders and health care workers.

UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine recently launched the Heroes Health app for its caregivers. It delivers short mental health self-assessments each week and displays symptom summary reports to help employees better understand the state of their own mental health during the pandemic.

With support from Biogen, WakeMed allocated 1,200 telehealth visits to homeless shelters across Wake County—providing health assessments and support via video—and also expanded mobile COVID-19 testing sites.

Patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital who are suspected of having COVID-19 are using iPads to communicate with their caregivers. “In the emergency department there’s an iPad designated for providers, and several deployed to nurses for use with patients if a provider needs to discuss a care plan, discharge plan or test results,” Bleecker says.

Even a robot is lending a hand at Duke Raleigh Hospital. JaMMeR, an iPad mounted to a rolling stick that augments face-to-face patient care, is being tested in a clinical setting by the Duke University School of Nursing. Jill Galuten, the hospital’s case manager, uses JaMMeR to converse directly with patients in the ICU while she works remotely from home during the pandemic. “She is the only person at Duke Raleigh Hospital who gets to share her smile with our patients, now that we require everyone in our facility to wear a mask,” Bleecker says.

CLINICAL TRIALS AND RESEARCH

Triangle medical experts and scientists are learning more about the novel coronavirus every day. UNC School of Medicine researchers Aravinda de Silva, Ph.D., and Prem Lakshmanane, Ph.D., along with their colleagues, developed a COVID-19 blood test that pinpoints human antibodies specific to a particular part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. UNC Medical Center is also collecting plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat its patients with COVID-19, and conducts research to learn about antibodies as therapy.

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Melissa Miller, Ph.D., a professor at the UNC School of Medicine and director of both the clinical molecular microbiology and clinical microbiology laboratories, was successful in identifying the virus’ unique genetic sequence, and developed a COVID-19 diagnostic test that the FDA approved in March. UNC’s McClendon Clinical Laboratories are now running about 2,000 tests a day and are able to get results to patients within hours. Ralph Baric, Ph.D., at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, is also leading a team of researchers in developing new treatments and potential vaccines.

Olafur Palsson, Psy.D., a professor of medicine at UNC School of Medicine, led a study investigating the emotional and mental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. adult population and published his findings at pandemicimpactreport.com.

Duke Raleigh Hospital is participating in a national study to investigate the use of remdesivir to treat significant symptoms of COVID-19. Remdesivir has shown an improvement in the recovery time of more than 1,000 hospitalized patients from 15 days down to 11 days.

Although COVID-19 has caused unprecedented challenges, health care professionals throughout the Triangle are working valiantly to rise above them—so we can all live safer and healthier lives tomorrow.

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an’t get to the doctor? Now the doctor can come to you.

Mobile doctors and virtual visits are just two of the ways patients can access health care without leaving their homes. Even driving to the doctor’s office when you aren’t feeling well can be a chore. Three local companies are removing this burden by bringing their services into your home.

Halo Health Mobile Care covers urgent care, primary care and preventative care, so patients can call the company’s health professionals for ailments ranging from rashes and cuts to broken bones and vaccines. Procedures involving X-rays, IVs and stitches can also take place in your home. Halo Health Mobile Care will even offer consultations on weight loss, hormonal issues, smoking cessation and sleeping issues. The company operates via a membership model and accepts a growing list of insurance policies including BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Medicare and Cigna. Learn more at halohealthmobilecare.com.

Another mobile health care service patients can tap into is the aptly named Doctors Making Housecalls. This company employs 125 clinicians that travel to homes, apartments, assisted living facilities and other residences across North Carolina and the upstate and lowcountry regions of South Carolina. These professionals make more than 160,000 house calls across 400 communities in North Carolina alone. While Doctors Making Housecalls treats patients ages 3 and older, the company specializes in working with complex, frail and elderly patients.

Testimonials cite Doctors Making Housecalls’ high level of professionalism and compassion delivered to loved ones. One family even called in a visit from a plane ride home from Japan, and was met with expert medical care at their home once they landed. Learn more at doctorsmakinghousecalls.com.

A third company serving patients in the Triangle, Avance Care, offers virtual, or telehealth, visits. Common ailments such as colds, flus, allergy symptoms and rashes can be treated via Avance Care’s telemedicine services. Anxiety and behavioral concerns related to illnesses such as attention deficit disorder and depression can also be managed via a telehealth appointment.

Patients who suffer from chronic conditions can also save themselves a trip to the doctors’ office by snagging a virtual appointment. Learn more at avancecare.com.

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PARANORMAL POSSIBILITIES The Ghost Guild of Raleigh cautiously—and respectfully— pushes the science of ghost-hunting forward

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mericans love a good ghost story. In 1984, the movie “Ghostbusters,” starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis as

three scientists who lost their university jobs and took up ghost hunting, raked in $242.2 million at the box office, according to an October 2019 Forbes report.

Fifteen years later in 1999, “The Sixth Sense,” starring Haley Joel Osment as a young child who could “see dead people,” grossed $293.5 million. By the end of the 20th century, the idea that spirits lurk in dimensions beyond what humans can detect—or scientifically prove—began to take hold of America’s psyche.

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Then in October 2004, reality TV elevated our fascination with paranormal activity to new heights when the SYFY channel launched “Ghost Hunters,” starring real-life Roto-Rooter plumbers Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. They founded The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and started investigating reportedly haunted locations in their spare time. The show’s popularity spawned similar series throughout the next 15 years, with today’s offerings including a newly launched version of “Ghost Hunters” on A&E; “Kindred Spirits” on TLC; and “Ghost Adventures,” “Ghost Nation” and “Ghost Loop” on the Travel Channel.

But these investigations aren’t exclusive to—or limited by—what you see on TV. And sometimes the reality shows don’t realistically represent how scientific evidence should be collected, according to members of The Ghost Guild, a registered nonprofit based in Raleigh that serves as the exclusive paranormal research team for the City of Raleigh’s Mordecai Historic Park and Theatre in the Park.

“I always tell people, if you want to experience what a true paranormal investigation is like, watch the first two seasons of the [original] show, ‘Ghost Hunters’,” says Nick Wendling, a member of The Ghost Guild who, once the third season started, observed changes in the show that he believes were designed to improve its ratings.

Four years later in October 2008 the Travel Channel launched “Ghost Adventures” starring Zak Bagans, and Wendling saw more of the same. “I’m not a fan of the TV shows because they like to embellish a lot of things,” he says. “There are times where it can get like that—it can get crazy—but it’s so rare.”

And so he joined The Ghost Guild, launched in 2017 by two Raleigh residents who are firmly entrenched in the concept of science-based paranormal investigating. Nelson Nauss, who works in health care information technology, and Kelly McConkey, a licensed professional counselor and expressive arts therapist, founded The Ghost Guild with the tagline “When history speaks, we listen,” underscoring their mission to maintain the importance of each location’s cultural and historical significance.

DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCES

According to YouGov, an international research data and analytics group headquartered in London, 20% of Americans say ghosts “definitely exist” while 25% say they “probably exist.” In addition, 43% of U.S. adults surveyed by YouGov believe ghosts can come back to haunt people or places, with women (51%) more likely than men (35%) to feel this way.

YouGov also reported that 36% of Americans surveyed said they have personally experienced the presence of a spirit or ghost, while 13% claimed to have communicated directly with a

ghost or spirit of someone who has died. Not surprisingly, members of The Ghost Guild fall into these last two groups.

While investigating the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio—the same prison used in the 1995 Oscar-winning movie “The Shawshank Redemption” and a site guild members investigated just this past August—Wendling and the team he was working with at the time captured a video of a shadow figure running across the hallway into a closed jail cell. “We didn’t see it with our own eyes—we caught it on the video and saw it later,” he says—even though it happened right in front of two other team members. “They never saw it because they were looking another way.” The shadow figure they caught on video had legs and blocked out the light behind it.

Wendling knows a thing or two about this site. He has investigated it six time and was born 3 miles away. Several of his relatives have worked there. Wendling’s uncle, who once worked there, watched the video of the shadow figure and thinks it may have been “Old Alphabet”— a Polish prisoner whose last name was difficult to pronounce and who was killed in the exact spot where the shadow figure had appeared.

McConkey’s first paranormal experience occurred when she was 16 and saw the figure of an old man enveloped in a glow of ethereal white light walking along a dark country road in the middle of a torrential downpour—an apparition other people had reported seeing as well. “To this day, it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever seen,” she says.

Tracy Bailey, the guild’s historian, saw a young girl behind a late afternoon campfire in her backyard. She thought it was one of the neighborhood children. Several other family members saw the image at the same time, and they all heard the child say, “Mama?”—as though she was confused.

Nauss, the guild’s executive director, recalls his first encounter with a spirit in great detail. As a child living in a split-level home in Montreal, Canada, he made his way upstairs to bed. “However, as I reached the top of the first half-flight of stairs and turned to go up the last flight towards my bedroom, I froze. I looked at the top of the stairs and there stood the outline of what appeared to be a man. The best way to describe it is static—like what is displayed on old analog TVs when no signal is obtained by the antenna. This man had something in his right hand—it looked like a leash—that went down towards the floor to what looked like the outline of a dog,” he recalls.

“I’m not exactly sure how long I was frozen there, but I eventually was able to turn around and head back downstairs to let my mother know there was a man upstairs. When she made her way up, it was gone.”

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and that he used to walk his little dog every day. Prior to this experience, Nauss says he often felt like he wasn’t alone in that house. “I remember those times well—I felt the need to open all the doors and would wait by the opened garage doors for one of my parents to get home,” he says. “I just could not be in the home by myself. I didn’t feel threatened, per se; it was more of an uneasy feeling.”

THE INVESTIGATION AT THEATRE IN THE PARK

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Midtown joined four members of The Ghost Guild—properly masked and social-distanced at all times—to investigate Theatre in the Park on a steamy July evening. Located on the northern edge of Raleigh’s Pullen Park, just east of North Carolina State University, Theatre in the Park was chartered on a different site in 1947 as The Children’s Theatre of Raleigh. Its name was changed during the early ’70s to reflect expanded programming and its current location—an armory built in 1936 that once served as the headquarters for the 30th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.

We focused our efforts on the performance venue, renamed the Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre by the Raleigh City Council in 2004 to recognize Wood’s decades of work there. Known for conceiving, producing and headlining the popular musical comedy adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Wood has entertained Triangle audiences in Raleigh and, most recently, Durham, as “Scrooge,” “Peter Pan” and other memorable roles since 1974.

Of particular significance for our investigation was the audience seating area, where the team previously recorded continuous stomping sounds on the bleacher stairways in 2017, even though no one was in the building and the bleachers were folded up at the time.

Twenty minutes of these sounds were captured on the team’s recorders after they left the stage area and went into the lobby. So loud, these sounds were, that team members almost called the police, thinking someone had broken into the building. Their recorders and cameras later confirmed that no one had been there at the time the sounds were recorded.

McConkey has worked at Theatre in the Park for 14 years—as an actress in plays and as a stage manager. “Since I started working here, there have always just been interesting things that have happened,” she says. “Every single time we come, it’s this area where we seem to get the most activity, so we’ve been focusing in on it (she points to upper right corner of the bleachers). And it’s interesting, because that’s where David [Ira David Wood III] sits when he comes to see shows. And he has always said, ‘I always feel like somebody’s sitting there with me.’” Wood and others at the theater have also seen the apparition of a young blond boy in the building, and have heard strange sounds and winds blowing through the structure, even when it was sealed.

For this investigation, Bailey, McConkey, Nauss and Wendling patiently asked questions and waited 15–20 seconds for the recording of possible answers. We watched the accelerometer (which detects movement and/or vibrations) light up several times throughout the evening, and heard what may have been steps on the bleachers several times. Digital recordings will reveal any unexplained sounds that may have been captured, and we will share news of any data the team collected in the digital version of this story on our website, as the recording was still under review at time of press.

“We’re glad we could share some of our personal stories, show you some of the equipment we use, and stress the importance of keeping a critical mind in identifying science-based alternatives while we investigate— and the importance of environmental data collection for research purposes,” Nauss says of the investigation. “This data may result in the identification of certain patterns that one day lead us to a greater understanding of the phenomena reported at these locations, especially as we share this data across the paranormal community.”

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MEET THE DEVICES

While members of The Ghost Guild say your brain is really your most reliable investigative tool, they also use the following scientific devices to capture paranormal activity during investigations: DATA LOGGER. Collects multiple environmental variables, such as ambient temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and electromagnetic fields. “In addition, our logger is equipped with a three-axis accelerometer to detect movements and/or vibrations,” says Nelson Nauss, executive director of The Ghost Guild.

STATIC FIELD METER. Measures static fields, which are natural direct current electric fields.

DIGITAL RECORDER. Used for capturing audio phenomena, which are sounds that can be recorded but not heard with the naked ear at the time of recording. The Ghost Guild uses storebought recorders but makes sure they record in a lossless format, which reduces the chance of picking up audio artifacts (strange sounds caused by audio compression).

FULL SPECTRUM CAMERA. Sees a broader light spectrum that includes infrared and ultraviolet light frequencies the human eye can’t see. When paired with an infrared light source, full spectrum cameras act as night vision cameras, making them ideal for both day and night use.

FLIR THERMAL CAMERA. Forward-looking infrared thermal cameras are used to find the source of heat or cold spots—“or anything

mechanical that could be causing unexplained sounds,” Nauss says.

REM POD. These radiating electromagnetic pods are typically used on paranormal investigation TV shows. Nauss considers them to be novelty devices, but says The Ghost Guild uses them on occasion. A REM pod emits a 360-degree field around its antenna and detects energy disturbances. “The field is easily broken by using a two-way radio from several feet away,” Nauss says, which is why the team doesn’t often use these devices.

SPIRIT BOX. Another novelty device, the spirit or ghost box randomly scans through FM or AM frequencies to pick up responses in the white noise.

“This device is highly susceptible to auditory pareidolia, which is the human tendency to attribute meaning to random stimuli,” Nauss says.

PIN TOY. Nick Wendling of The Ghost Guild says his favorite device is a simple pin toy, also referred to as a “pinpression” device. “It’s idiot proof. It can’t malfunction. There’s no weird electrical interference with it,” Wendling says. “You just set it down like that and if anything pushes the pins in, you know.”

The Ghost Guild notes on its website that while the team investigates alleged active locations, not all of their research is investigation-based. Since the team members’ goal is to develop an understanding of how these events might occur, they also capture environmental and historical data, draft theories, and conduct experiments toward proving or disproving those theories. iStock.com/Ayzek

investigation. Following the Riverfest fireworks display on October 3 in Wilmington, The Ghost Guild will conduct an overnight public investigation of the U.S.S. North Carolina battleship, once considered the world’s greatest sea weapon.

She was the most decorated American battleship of World War II and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

Past investigations have offered interesting data the guild has not yet been able to explain.

The team believes fireworks trigger much of the activity, since from inside the ship they sound like bombs and gunshots. Data captured during a recent investigation there included boisterously loud bouncing sounds on some of the bunk mattresses.

As the exclusive paranormal team for Mordecai Historic Park, The Ghost Guild reveals its findings from investigations there at the annual Haunted Mordecai Festival, which typically takes place the last Saturday in October. Built in 1775, Mordecai House is the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation—and the festival’s main attraction. Once the center of a 5,000-acre plantation, the oldest portion of the home was built by John Lane, known as the father of Raleigh, for his son, Henry.

The house was later named for Henry’s son-in-law, Moses Mordecai, who married Henry’s daughter, Margaret.

Mary Willis Mordecai Turk, who was Henry Lane’s second daughter, died in the early 1900s and is thought to be one of the more active spirits at the site. She has been spotted playing or hovering around the home’s piano in a period dress. Some of the more empathic team members have also experienced an intense feeling of sorrow and sadness while investigating the home. And at Andrew Johnson’s birthplace, which was moved to Mordecai Historic Park in 1975 to assist in its preservation, The Ghost Guild captured what can best be described as a girl humming. No one in the room heard the sound at the time.

For more information about The Ghost Guild’s Mordecai Historic Park presentations and “Haunted Carolina” presentations— which are held at Wake County Public Libraries during October and consist of the team’s findings from all around the Carolinas—visit theghostguild.com.

“We plan to continue our work sharing the stories of cultural and historically significant locations around the Triangle, and bring attention to them and their preservation efforts,” says Nelson Nauss, executive director of The Ghost Guild. “We’re proud of the work we do to help these places reach new audiences so that they can continue the work of maintaining them for generations to come.”

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JENNY BREITBARTH: Formerly a travel chemotherapy nurse who now lives in Lynchburg, Virginia, and volunteers with the American Red Cross and the Lynchburg Humane Society.

AMANDA COLLIER: Works as a physician assistant specializing in internal medicine.

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JON MICHAEL: Information technology engineer for a large financial institution; completing his studies in computer science.

NELSON NAUSS: Executive director and co-founder; works in health care information technology.

BRIAN OVERTON: The guild’s archeologist; enjoys studying subtle human traces from long-ago activities.

KATHY SELLERS: Caregiver for special needs children and animal rescue volunteer.

NICHOLAS WENDLING: Previously served in the U.S. Coast Guard; now works in quality control for the aviation industry.

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ohn Kane wasn’t built for running marathons. Once a fullback and special teams star on the North Carolina State University football team, Kane was 5-feet-10-inches tall and 250 pounds during his playing days. But after his football career ended in 2007, he set out to lose some weight and keep a hand in competitive sports by participating in marathons and Ironman triathlons.

Today, the 33-year-old is the founder and CEO of Capstone Event Group, which operates Raleigh’s City of Oaks Marathon and nine other road races, many of which are in North Carolina.

This year, the 14th annual City of Oaks Marathon takes place as a virtual event November 1–14. For Kane, the event is still all about serving the participants and making personal memories, one runner at a time.

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I transferred in 2005 from the University of Pennsylvania. I walked on at North Carolina State and earned a scholarship. I started at fullback my sophomore year and I led the team in special teams tackles. That was in 2006, coach [Chuck] Amato’s last year. I got injured in training camp in Tom O’Brien’s first year in 2007. I was born and raised in Raleigh; I went to Ravenscroft in eighth grade, then I went away to prep school.

You started Capstone Event Group over eight years ago.

How did that come about?

I was doing Ironman events and marathons, and I was struck by how poor the customer service was—the basic blocking and tackling, if you will, of endurance races. I started a little half-marathon at North Hills about nine years ago. We had 857 people. We made a little money and gave a little money to charity. So I did a couple more the next year, and it was kind of fun. We ended up getting the City of Oaks over four years ago. Now we’ve bought events all over North America.

I would think the logistics of staging marathons is complicated.

How do you go about that?

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It’s a big exercise in project management when it comes to executing a race well. None of the discrete tasks that go into a race are difficult at all, but there are between 110 and 160 of them—things that have to get done a certain way and at a certain time for every event. If they are done properly, the event comes off well. If they’re not, there is a domino effect.

Where we have been able to differentiate is, first and foremost, [by showing that] we care about these events.

There are a number of other groups that

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have taken a more professional, corporate approach. There is a genuine passion for me and everyone on my team for every event we do. We don’t rebrand any event we acquire—we want to find out what about that race is unique, and enhance that. Everything is going to be executed extremely well, but it’s still authentically local.

How has the City of Oaks Marathon grown and changed in the years you have managed it?

We operated the City of Oaks for the fourth time this past November. When we took it over, it had fallen to an all-time low of about 3,600 participants. We get about 5,000 there right now. Frankly, it should be higher, given the market. This doesn’t make for a great story, but we’ve cleaned things up around the edges really well—those small things that really impact peoples’ experiences. One of the worst things for runners is lacking confidence in what’s coming—where they need to be and when they need to be there.

I’ve got a great communications team that works exceptionally hard to make sure people have the information they need when they need it, on the platform they want it on.

When people cross the finish line, whether they are the first runner or the last, they’re going to have a cold bottle of water, a Gatorade, a cold beer, whatever it is they’re after. We’re going to give them a high-quality shirt. The course will be well-mapped. We will have a great band afterwards. At the end of the day, we have a really great course that is exceptionally well-marked.

In addition to the full marathon, there is a half-marathon, 10K and 5K. Are those events the ones you try to build up to make it more of a community event?

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Tell me a bit about your time playing football at NCSU.

Yes, certainly. The bulk of our runners are in the half marathon and the 10K. That range is a great lifestyle distance. If you’re training to run a marathon—which is something I would encourage everyone to do—in many ways, the demands of training take over your life. For most people, if you have children and a job, life makes it hard to do all the training you need to do. But a half marathon or a 10K—those are distances that are long enough to really feel like you’ve accomplished something, without taking over your life.

What do you do to make the event more than just a race?

There are things to engage runners on the course. The best of those are local high school drum lines. When they’re banging on their drums really loud, you hear that through your headphones or AirPods, and it gives you a lift. It gets part of the community involved. The other piece is the local community out cheering; that’s critical. Lastly is our sponsoring partners. We ask them to set up on the race course instead of at the finish line so they can encourage folks along the way. They want to be entertained; they want to get their mind off the fact that they have 4 more miles to go and they’re tired, their feet hurt and they want to walk. A little encouragement there goes an awful long way.

How do you suggest people go about preparing for a challenge like this?

I would encourage anyone signing up for their first race, or stepping up from a 5K, to connect with a running group. Raleigh has a really robust running community. Running is a community activity; it’s meant to be done with others. The folks who run with others tend to stick. With the run clubs, you have some very seasoned runners who can help you with a training program that you might

JOHN KANE, FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF OAKS MARATHON find online, and you can add to it to make sure you get to the start line healthy.

Anybody who feels intimidated by that, put it aside for a night and go find some folks to go for a run with.

I understand you are hoping to make some changes to the City of Oaks course.

We always want to have a good, fresh course that highlights the best of our city. As much as our city has been changing in recent years, it makes sense to shift it a bit and involve some other areas. We’re working with the city to accommodate that. If not this year, hopefully the subsequent year, we will have a handful of changes people will be very excited about.

How active are you with your own running?

I’ve run City of Oaks, the New York City Marathon, an Ironman, 10 half Ironmans and other events. My wife and I have two little boys, so I don’t race nearly as much as I would like to these days. When you’re working race weekends, it’s hard to run them. It’s something I’m very passionate about because of the impact it has on people’s lives, though. I tell everyone on our team, if you don’t have at least a moment or two in every event where you stop and watch somebody and see the look on their face and it doesn’t move you, then you shouldn’t be doing this.

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esearch Triangle Park has long enjoyed its reputation at the forefront of science and technology. With more than 300 companies and 55,000 employees, the largest research park in the U.S. is a leading economic force in the community.

But as its workers like to point out, there’s nowhere to get a cup of coffee.

That will change this fall with the arrival of Boxyard RTP, a 15,000-square-foot development coming to the Frontier RTP campus at Highway 54 near T.W. Alexander Drive. Plans for Boxyard RTP include space for five retailers and up to nine food and beverage vendors. The campus will have a courtyard in the center with a covered stage suitable for music events, fitness instruction and other group activities. The boxyard concept is modeled after an existing development in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the buildings are constructed from repurposed shipping containers.

“It’s a sustainable, upcycled shipping container complex,” says Morgan Weston, marketing and communications manager for the Research Triangle Foundation. “We can repurpose it to an affordable space where small businesses can really have a brick and mortar space for the first time—or maybe open a second location in a way that is accessible to a small business. In this small footprint, that’s a big advantage.”

The 40-foot-by-8-foot steel containers ship everything from foods to electronics, although the individual retired pieces come without a back story. But once they are put in service, they are reassembled, painted blue and go through a custom-cutting process for doors, range hoods and other specifics.

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Chef Jake Wood, the former chef de cuisine at 18 Seaboard in Raleigh, will introduce Lawrence Barbecue as one of the original Boxyard RTP tenants. He will fashion his barbecue joint out of three 40-foot containers, or 960 square feet of space. Once they are ready to open for business, it will take 10 to 12 employees to make and serve up the sandwiches, sides and specialty plates.

“It’s going to be a little tight,” says Wood, who anticipates seating for as many as 32 guests. “It’s going to take some getting used to, but it’s not going to slow us down.”

He figures it’s a fair trade-off for having fewer variables for his first business.

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for them. I think it was the perfect idea for us, with the concept they were pitching to us with Boxyard.”

The Research Triangle Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has invested $9 million in the project. “We are paying for some of the kitchen equipment and hood upfits,” Weston says. “That way the restaurants can come in and just plug and play. That’s really important to us: That they not have any barriers to getting started. It’s not something any other regular investor would probably rush out and do, but because we are tasked with creating this community and amenitizing the park for these companies, we are able to invest in it.”

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Boxyard RTP will not be home to any restaurant or retail chains, allowing for diverse offerings with local flavor. “It was really important to us to have a stage for first-time restaurateurs and business owners,” says Amanda Ronan, director of research for the Research Triangle Foundation. “We want them to be able to thrive, and we really wanted to find people who were North Carolina-focused. It wasn’t so much about finding the perfect product, but it was really important to find the right people.”

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In an effort to attract women- and minority-owned businesses, Boxyard RTP reached out to Jackie Morin, owner of a Durham-based cotton candy business called Wonderpuff. Her retail space will have the look and feel of a disco ball.

“My inner child is really, really loud and proud,” says Morin, who operated a pop-up location at the American Tobacco Campus last year. “When I see people happy, it brings me my own kind of happiness,” she says.

“We do our best to exude glitter and sparkle and joy into what we do.”

Morin will bring a bit of whimsy to the Boxyard campus with her confection business, offering flavors such as mango, salted caramel and peach cobbler.

Wonderpuff will also serve flavored popcorn and drinks. She has grown her business slowly with delivery and shipping orders.

“Our overhead is small compared to a food truck,” she says. “But when you maximize that for a bigger consumer base, it can get pretty overwhelming. But, I figured if we don’t do it now, we never will.

So I’m very excited.”

Durham’s Fullsteam Brewery will use five shipping containers to round out its operation—three on the first floor, two on

the second. It will join Mexican taqueria Carrburritos as restaurant anchors. Looking for a libation to quench your thirst? Smoothie bar Poured & Pressed and wine bar RTP Uncorked have you covered. If you’re still up for dessert, Buzzy Bakes can take care of your sweet tooth.

Medicine Mama’s Farmacy, an organic CBD vendor, will occupy retail space, while Game On Escapes & More provides a way to challenge your mind. “We don’t want people to view one another as competition,” Ronan says. “We really want them to have a sense of community. We were really intentional about finding people that have unique offerings.

Everyone can stay in their own lane but also support and collaborate with one another.”

The Research Triangle Foundation hopes that feeding the midday lunch crowd is just part of Boxyard RTP’s appeal. The addition of shopping, entertainment and cultural events could make the space truly unique.

“The low-hanging fruit is lunch—that’s what drove the project from the start,” Ronan says. “We’re excited to finally give people what they’ve been asking for.”

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ith COVID-19 reshaping the world as we know it, Eric Woodall has taken on a set of challenges no artistic director could ever imagine. He came into the role at North Carolina Theatre less than two years ago and worked on Broadway for 17 years before that. Even with all that experience under his belt, nothing could prepare him for COVID-19’s unprecedented impact on the arts.

“Everyone in the theater community is devastated, including all of Broadway,” Woodall says. “Things are changing drastically each day.

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We’ve had to cancel the entire remainder of our current season, and along with all the other arts organizations locally and across the country, we’re concerned about the long-term effects.”

The 2019–20 season was supposed to feature “Memphis,” a show about forbidden love between a white radio DJ and a black club singer set in the 1950s.

Woodall chose the show based on his underlying theme for the whole season—inclusivity and acceptance. The artists cast for “Memphis” were halfway through rehearsals and the theater company had already spent money needed for sets, costumes, artists’ salaries and more. They

were highly anticipating this production for audiences, with performances originally scheduled for this past March 24–29.

Then, as social distancing became the new norm, those hopes vanished. Woodall and the theater’s president and CEO, Elizabeth Doran, realized the show could not go on.

“I had to go into ‘Memphis’ rehearsals and gather the company to tell them it was over for now,” Woodall recalls.

“It was heartbreaking. People were crying and I think we were all filled with a deep sense of hopelessness.”

The biggest challenge for the

staff was making a full-season decision, rather than canceling on a show-by-show basis.

“Think of NCT like an Olympic skater preparing to compete,” Doran says.

“Audiences see the beauty of human potential in that one culminating perfect leap, but it actually took incredible effort over time, with lots of falls and adaptations along the way.”

When it was clear that preparation was impossible due to COVID-19, Doran made the decision to end the season.

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Over the past few months, the North Carolina Theatre staff has been reduced by 40%, and some

in the community have lost loved ones to COVID-19. “NCT has a strong connection to the New York theater community, and so the first part of the quarantine left us feeling helpless as we watched them toil with the virus, and followed the struggles of our artists who live there,” Doran says.

Woodall and Doran are trying to look beyond the pandemic and they believe the theater will serve as a healing agent in the virus’ wake. “Theater is one of the art forms that has continued through the ages—in moments of tragedy and of triumph,” Woodall says. “The communal experience of theater helps feed the soul and gets us through these difficult times, so we cannot wait to safely welcome audiences back next season.”

Doran also emphasizes the role the theater will play in helping communities process emotions. “We practice an art form that values all feelings and, above all, holds up the most powerful and constructive emotion of joy,” she says. “We know that our society is facing tough emotions right now and this is right, given what this terrible calamity is costing us.

But these difficult emotions inspire sympathy and empathy, which in turn help us to seek equitable and positive solutions to problems. We will feel joy again. We will return and when we do, we are hopeful that our empathy will bring us closer together.”

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While North Carolina Theatre’s stages remain dark until 2021, Doran and Woodall have discovered creative ways to bring theater to patrons at home with their digital series, “Star Gazing,” which combines a fundraising effort with an opportunity for fans to look back at some of the brightest “stars” to grace the company’s stage over the past 35 years.

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When Woodall chooses shows for the company to produce, it’s always with that intention of building the North Carolina Theatre brand both locally and nationally. “I do a gentle dance with every choice I make,” he says. “I try to push the envelope and look towards what Broadway is doing with their seasons, while also honoring the local audience and where we are. I never want to stray too far from what our audience loves about this theater.”

Woodall hopes to provide more opportunities for the audience to feel like they are part of the performances when North Carolina Theatre returns to the stage. For example, the staff will continue holding community events around the Triangle and in local libraries where cast members perform a short piece from a recent show, then facilitate discussions afterward.

Before it was canceled, young artists from North Carolina Theatre Conservatory performed a dance number from “Memphis” at West Regional Library and talked about how, just like in the show, young people are most often at the forefront of social change.

Woodall and Doran have faith that those conversations will continue in the community. Despite the devastation caused by the pandemic, they are confident their theater will make it to the other side. “A career in the arts is nothing but a series of rejections and failures that you have to endure to get anywhere,” Woodall says with a wry smile. “We are a resilient group. We will come out of this and thrive again.”

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further his career in the arts.

As a student, he performed in North Carolina Theatre’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “George M.” He then went on to graduate with honors from Carnegie Mellon University.

“I had the great fortune of working with many theaters in the Triangle area, both in high school and post-college,” he says.

“But two people who were really instrumental in making me believe I could do this work were Ira David Wood III (executive director of Theatre in the Park) and De Ann Jones (founder of North Carolina Theatre),” Woodall says. With their encouragement, he took his talents to Broadway, where he worked as one of New York’s top casting directors in the office of Tara Rubin Casting.

While there, Woodall cast the Broadway productions of “Aladdin,” “Falsettos,” “Les Misérables” and “Phantom of the Opera,” among many others. He also directed major productions regionally, including the national touring companies of “Mamma Mia!” His Broadway success is one of the main reasons he was recruited for the role at North Carolina Theatre. Serving as a bridge between the stages of New York City and the Triangle, Woodall brings in top talent for performances in the theater’s productions.

“In this past season alone there were at least 10 performers that had taken breaks from their Broadway shows to come star in our theater,” Woodall says.

“Thanks to them and the amazing talent we have here in North Carolina, we’re able to offer our audiences Broadway-caliber shows right in our backyard. Nationally, North Carolina has an incredible reputation. Now I want to make sure we’re all aware of it.”

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orth Carolina Theatre Conservatory Executive Director Lauren Sale runs the theater’s flagship youth training program, which offers year-round instruction for ages 5–18. Before working with the conservatory, Sale ran theater education departments at professional regional theaters in London, Chicago and Florida. But, she says, her roots pulled her back, much like North Carolina Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall says of his return to North Carolina Theatre.

“I’m from Durham so I grew up seeing North Carolina Theatre shows. My parents were subscribers and we went all the time,” she says.

Her frequent visits inspired Sale to pursue an education in the arts. One of her first professional jobs was as an actress with a regional theater in Illinois, where she was also a teaching artist in the theater for young audiences. After that experience, she was hooked. “Since then, every opportunity I get to work with young people excites me,” Sale says.

The classes Sale offers at the conservatory always coincide thematically with what is being performed on the main stage. And oftentimes, students earn roles in the major North Carolina Theatre productions. “Out of our season this year, we had students from the conservatory perform in ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ and ‘Memphis’,” she says.

The most intensive classes offered in the program are called “Pre-Professional Training” and “Triple Threat Training.” They cover training in all aspects of musical theater in weekly three-hour classes for young artists ages 8–18. Other programs include the Summer Theatre Arts School productions; classes for home-schoolers; instruction in voice, dance, and acting; and more. Due to COVID-19, summer 2020 classes and camps were held virtually, including an exclusive master-class series featuring some of Broadway’s finest talent (Raleigh native and “Hamilton” star Ariana DeBose and “The Little Mermaid” star Sierra Boggess, to name a few).

Summer instruction also included a special “Quarantunes” project in which students filmed at-home performances to share via social media and to send to some of North Carolina Theatre’s beloved patrons.

Sale is passionate about the lessons young people learn through an education in theater. She believes they extend far beyond the artistic elements taught in classes. “Everybody thinks about public speaking and gaining confidence when they consider signing a young person up for theater,” she says. “And while I agree those are definitely benefits of theatrical training, I think two of the greatest things it teaches is how to persevere and how to have empathy.”

She quotes Winston Churchill: “Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” In-class activities that focus on rehearsing scene work and acting through song create moments that encourage students to take risks and experiment with failure in a supportive and safe environment, Sale points out.

She also believes actors, when portraying someone else, acquire a unique ability to empathize. “So those lessons in resiliency and empathy—two imperative skills as human beings—are what we strive to offer our youth.”

The conservatory’s fall 2020 semester begins September 14, and class registration is open now. For more information about the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, visit nctheatre.com/conservatory.

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verybody has different reasons for home schooling—a pandemic is not typically one of them,” says Sarah Kinnarney with a hint of sarcasm. This Raleigh mother of four who home-schooled her children long before COVID-19 had a different transition into quarantine than most parents.

Some friends have reached out to her, wondering how she manages it all, but Kinnarney is quick to point out that the situation forced on families this past spring wasn’t a typical path to home schooling. “It’s not even normal for people who are used to home schooling. We never just sit around at home— we’re out exploring museums and parks and doing different activities. That’s usually one of the great benefits of home schooling,” she says.

She also adds that in so-called “normal” circumstances, homeschooling parents would make the decision on their own. They would gather and choose their materials long before starting and they would have outside resources to support their efforts.

“Parents were thrown in the deep end,” Kinnarney says. “I can’t imagine having to start without making the choice to do it—and without any help.”

Triangle public school systems, along with many private schools, have opted to continue offering remote learning options for students during the 2020–21 school year.

This means parents who never

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thought they would be homeschooling their children—at least on a long-term basis—are now faced with this challenge, whether the curriculum comes from a self-made, public or private establishment.

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Shortly after COVID-19 forced its closing in the spring, Marbles Kids Museum launched an effort with WakeMed Hospitals encouraging playful parenting through the museum’s online platforms. Located in downtown Raleigh, Marbles is one of the local museums normally frequented by Kinnarney and other parents with small children.

“We feel like play is more important than ever because it fosters resiliency,” says Sarah Brown, director of marketing for Marbles Kids Museum.

“And it’s just as important for the adults and family, too. We want parents to know that they shouldn’t feel guilty about unstructured time. In that space kids are able to be more creative and learn in ways that aren’t possible in school.”

One of the playful ideas they shared was a “Putting Zoo,” where they invited families to create a miniature golf course in their home. Kids can use their imagination by substituting brooms for golf clubs and putt into holes that go down stairs, under tables and anywhere else their creativity brings them.

A great option for a “hole” is a plastic cup. Find additional

examples of such innovative ideas on the Marbles Kids Museum YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/ marbleskidsmuseum).

Throughout their many communications during the pandemic, Brown says Marbles made a point of never referencing COVID-19. “We really want to be a place of respite and positivity for people.” Parents can also find toys, games and educational resources at Marbles Corner Store, which continues to offer curbside pickup and delivery.

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Another local, child-focused organization offering ideas for home-schooling parents is the Liberation Station bookstore (liberationstationbookstore.com).

This bookshop’s mission is to promote and carry books written for, by or about people of the African diaspora. Normally the Liberation Station would host pop-up markets in a wide range of locations, where people could learn from and connect with stories from the African American community. After only a year in business, Victoria and Duane Miller were just hitting their stride when COVID-19 hit.

Like many businesses, the Millers had to pivot. Instead of pop-up markets, they created virtual storytime readings from Jamia Wilson’s “Young, Gifted and Black,” which introduces children to 52 remarkable African American heroes from the past and present.

REINVENTING FAMILY FUN COVID-19 also forced the Millers into home-schooling their two young boys, ages 4 and 9. “It was hard at first.

Suddenly we had to be parents and teachers 100% of the day.

But we are really enjoying this time now,” Victoria Miller says.

“We’ve been trying to teach them that life is a learning process, and I love that they have more time to explore things that they truly enjoy.”

One quarantine activity the whole Miller family has come to enjoy is nightly trips to a local parking deck. They strap on roller skates and glide up and down the parking levels until the sun goes down. Then they lay on a blanket underneath the stars together and read books by flashlight. “We grew up going to a skating rink, but we never thought of it as an activity for our lives now,” Miller says. “When the quarantine happened, we had to innovate—and we are so thankful we found this spot.”

While the challenges of educating children at home during the pandemic can sometimes feel overwhelming, Miller reflects on the opportunities it has presented for families as well. “It feels like a chance to resettle and appreciate things we might normally overlook,” she says. “It’s beautiful.”

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Tape Your Mouth Shut for Better Sleep?

Every night before he falls asleep, my son reaches into his beside drawer, pulls out some first-aid tape and tapes his mouth shut. Why? So he can become a nose breather.

default. Mouth breathing elevates blood pressure and heart rate; worsens asthma and allergies; and deprives the heart, brain and other organs of optimal oxygenation.

After watching my son struggle with chronic strep and sinus infections during most of his first year in school, I was desperate to help him sleep more soundly—not just because he was snoring, but because he also was also experiencing severe nightmares several times each week. His tonsils and adenoids had already been removed, but that didn’t seem to help his sleep issues. After learning about “mouth taping” we added that to his routine.

After two weeks, we realized he hadn’t woken up with a single nightmare, plus he reported feeling better in the morning—at just 6 years old!

Nasal breathing is important because of nitric oxide, which your body produces in the sinuses and which enhances memory and learning, regulates blood pressure, reduces inflammation, improves sleep quality, increases endurance and strength, and improves immune function.

The same can be said for other patients who have tried this little trick. Other benefits include a lower incidence of cavities and gum disease.

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The physicians are involved in the care of athletes from local to international levels of competition and offer the latest in technologies, including non-operative treatments, custom total joint replacements, PRP injections, disc replacement and minimally invasive surgery. Call the clinic to a visit to an emergency room or urgent care center. For less urgent issues, no referral is needed, so you can call the clinic directly. For all your orthopaedic needs and careâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from sprains and strains to breaks and painsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic has your back.

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THE BONE & JOINT SURGERY CLINIC (Left to Right) Dr. Paul L. Burroughs, M.D. Dr. Gary D. Fleischer, M.D. Dr. David T. Jones, M.D. Dr. James D. Crowther, M.D Sarah Bender, P.A. Dr. Fred E. Benedict, M.D. Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, M.D. Dr. Cary S. Idler, M.D. Dr. Robert G. Jones, M.D.

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For Dr. Scott Gemmill, D.O., well-being means a healthy mind, body and spirit. Compassion and empathy are his tools for helping his patients navigate their wellness journey. “I’m excited to collaborate with my patients on their health, and connect them to the amazing resources at Duke.”

Caring for patients at Duke Primary Care Leesville is a homecoming for Dr. Michele Casey, M.D. “It’s an exciting, new start to practice medicine a few miles from where I grew up and serve my neighbors,” she says.

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A key to success for Dr. Sanjay Patel, M.D., is always listening to his patients. Family medicine is about fully understanding others. “You need to know where they’re coming from and what their expectations are before you can address their medical needs,” he says. “Understanding your background, beliefs and support systems help us guide how we work with you.”

“I want my patients to feel welcome and open to talk about anything,” says Dr. Sarita Lavani, M.D. “That’s what makes this kind of care special—knowing our conversation doesn’t end, and my patients will be back to see me again.”

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This patient-centered approach is unparalleled in dentistry. After spending many years as dental associates, Drs. Abernethy, Sonner, and Wells joined forces to build a practice where they could focus on treating people uniquely—taking the focus off volume dentistry and overgeneralized care. After more than three years building a state-of-the-art dental practice, Renaissance Dental opened its doors in 2009 and has been a leader in general and cosmetic dentistry ever since.

Because of the doctors’ dedication to continued education and advancement of skill, Renaissance Dental excels in a variety of restorative and cosmetic treatment options unique to each patient. From cosmetic “smile makeovers” to tooth replacement options with implants, you will be elated with your smile! And with the latest advances in dentistry such as CT scans, CEREC crowns, implants, and life-like porcelain veneers, the doctors at Renaissance Dental have perfected the art of diagnosis, function, and extraordinary makeovers, Drs. Abernethy, Sonner, and Wells are committed to keeping you and your family smiling for a lifetime!

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Amery Vein & Wellness Center is now open in North Raleigh. Dr. Sahar Amery, one of the very few physicians in the U.S. that is fellow-trained in cardiology and venous and lymphatic specialties, opened her practice to offer a personal and compassionate approach to vein care. Amery Vein & Wellness Center provides a revolutionary treatment that eliminates uncomfortable and embarrassing varicose and spider veins without scarring or downtime. For some patients, the only impact of spider veins is their appearance—blue or purple veins under the surface of the skin. For other patients, their vein symptoms are beyond cosmetic—especially over time— and more painful at the end of the day.

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Unfortunately, many health care providers attribute this to normal aging and are not equipped to manage these symptoms.

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MANY MEN AND WOMEN OVER THE AGE OF 40 SUFFER FROM SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE.

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creating a unique program that unlocks a child’s potential. For over 20 years, Dr. Dane has been helping children obtain better academic, social and sports skills. She guides parents to help them work more smoothly with their children. Fostering an improved connection between parent and child is important for our families and communities.

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It is important to understand that nothing works in isolation in the brain, so Dr. Dane’s layered approach means that each activity or therapy has a sensory processing, cognitive and movement component.

Not to worry, older kids (ages 18–99)! Carolina Brain Center does excellent work with all kinds of brain issues. CBC is the Triangle’s destination for vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, treatment and support for neurodegenerative conditions, and help with other things that may be driving you crazy—like headaches and mom-brain.

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should contact Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center to learn more.

Dr. Tracy Davidian is revolutionizing the way TMJ is treated throughout North Carolina. At Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center, they know that TMJ position is related to other areas of your body and physiology. Understanding these connections allows Dr. Davidian to successfully treat muscle pain of the head and neck, which is often, but not always, connected to TMJ. Dr. Davidian often works side-by-side with other health care providers—such as chiropractors, physical therapists, nutritionists, ENTs, neurologists, and cognitive therapists—to ensure maximum medical recovery.

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Their approach is a comprehensive evaluation for diagnosis and noninvasive treatment options of TMJ and muscle pain. They provide diagnosis and treatment with state-of-the-art techniques and equipment in a caring, friendly environment. Patients suffering from clicking or popping of the jaw, face pain, migraines, ringing of the ears, and loud snoring—as well as those who have

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By understanding the connections between an individual’s genetics and his or her environment, conventional, natural and integrative medicine. This approach allows for successful treatment and, often, reversal of chronic illnesses such as autoimmune disease, skin disorders, mood imbalances, hormonal issues, gastrointestinal illness, chronic fatigue and much more.

Unlike a rushed conventional medicine visit, the team at Carolina Total Wellness will take the time to answer all of your questions, and explain test and treatment options plainly and thoroughly. By delivering unsurpassed expertise, integrity and compassion, they are committed to optimizing your health, regardless of age.

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DR. MICHAEL CITRON FOUNDED FOUNDATIONMED IN 2012

to combine the experience gained from years of traditional medical practice with the power and depth of Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine requires a deep knowledge of underlying physiology and advanced testing—and Dr. Citron works hard to stay ahead of the curve. He has advanced training from both the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine—with additional advanced training in Methylation.

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October of 2018. By incorporating health and wellness coaching, FoundationMED can provide a team approach to help patients integrate a therapeutic plan into their lifestyle.

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FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, DR. JASON GLADWELL

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Dr. Gladwell has always listened to what patients prefer in their treatment, and he has embraced new methods and technology.

Over the years, he has become the state’s leading provider of Invisalign treatment for both children and adults.

In fact, Dr. Gladwell is ranked one of the “Top Five Invisalign Providers” in the nation, and North Carolina’s No. 1 Invisalign provider. He is also a distinguished Invisalign faculty member. His knowledge and years of expertise have recently allowed for tremendous growth; he now has Raleigh, North Raleigh, and Wake Forest—in addition to the state’s only Invisalign Scan Center, located at Crabtree Valley Mall. If you want to experience the difference and have a smile that you can be proud of, then visit Gladwell Orthodontics.

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During this pandemic there has been a surge in alcohol sales and opioid overdoses in the country. This is in direct with these stressful times. It is easy to drink an extra glass of wine or take an extra sleeping pill to deal with the loss of a job, loss of loved ones, or uncertainty.

It’s easy to not even realize it has become problematic. People often think addiction is someone else’s problem.

The truth is, addiction is closer than you think. The team at Gupta Psychiatry & Wellness has seen many people over the years use substances as a coping mechanism because they were afraid or embarrassed to get help.

Gupta Psychiatry & Wellness is a safe place for people to turn to for treatment of mental health and substance use challenges. Dr. Gupta and her team are truly working every day to help This can be through Guptas’ services here in Raleigh or through their various partners throughout the country.

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psychiatrist practicing in Raleigh since 2007. She and her team are passionate about serving those who suffer from mental health and substance use issues.

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HALO HEALTH IS REVOLUTIONIZING ACCESS TO YOUR DOCTOR

by bringing the doctor you know and trust directly to you in the safe comfort of your home or workplace. Its focus is your health and well-being so you can feel well and live an optimal life.

When you join the Halo Health family, your doctor is your partner in delivering next-level care toward health, wellness and age management. A fully mobile medical practice, Halo Health

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and wellness care seven days a week, 24 hours a day. There’s no need to make a trip to the Drs. Dan Minior and Joe Hummel started Halo Health Mobile Concierge Doctors with the goal of providing true personalized medicine through an improved doctor-patient relationship. Both doctors have treated thousands of patients in private practice and hospital emergency rooms. Halo Health is a concierge subscription membership practice for individuals, couples and families, and is accepting new members. Contact the company today to speak with one of their doctors.

“Your doctor at YOUR door.”

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on improving her patients’ quality of life through customized and effective treatment plans that include state-ofthe-art hearing technology.

Hearing & Audiology Services is a locally owned, independent, full-service audiology practice that has been serving Raleigh for over a decade. As a new or existing patient, Dr. Engel will personally develop an ongoing, specialized treatment plan that best meets your individual needs.

Untreated hearing problems, regardless of severity, can lead to isolation, anxiety and depression.

Don’t let this happen to you!

Let Hearing & Audiology Services care for your hearing today with expert advice, personalized care and exceptional value.

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NORTH RALEIGH PERIODONTICS Dr. Macon Singletary, D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate in Periodontology 7805 Fiesta Way Raleigh, NC 27615 919.518.8222 northraleighperio.com

A BEAUTIFUL SMILE CAN HELP YOU FEEL CONFIDENT AND ATTRACTIVE, affecting how you feel about yourself and how others perceive you. Healthy teeth and gums Dr. Macon Singletary of North Raleigh Periodontics has been improving smiles from the

maintain health, functionality and aesthetic qualities for his patients.

Dr. Singletary earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University, followed by a D.D.S. degree from Emory University. He then completed his specialty training at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics. After earning his master’s

achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.

Dr. Singletary continuously strives to provide the highest quality dental implants and ultimate goal is to educate patients concerning their treatment options and to provide excellent periodontal care,” he says.

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Parkway takes pride in offering a comprehensive approach, with sleep studies, consultations, and CPAP equipment all in one convenient location in Cary.

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neurology and sleep medicine.

He has been actively diagnosing and treating sleep disorders for 15 years. Dr. Jag practices conventional medicine but also understands the

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with proper diet and exercise, and how carefully selected natural of pharmaceuticals and conventional care. He is passionate about bridging the gap between natural and conventional medicine.

Parkway SleepHealth Center is locally owned and operated since 2005. The sleep center is designed to make you feel “at home” during your sleep study, so you feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way.

If you are suffering from snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs, or another sleep issue, Parkway SleepHealth can help. New patients are welcome—call to schedule an appointment today!

PARKWAY SLEEP HEALTH Singar Jagadeesan, M.D.

“Sound sleep. Sound health.”

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a smile that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow you to express your best self? Whether you are afraid of the dentist, have cosmetic dental insecurities or suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders, Raleigh Dental Arts is proud to offer modern solutions for complex dental problems in a single, convenient location.

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Raleigh Dental Arts is an internationally recognized dental practice located right here in Raleigh. The practice is well known for cosmetics, implants, sleep disorders, sedation and same-day dentistry.

Dr. Agarwal and Dr. Fiza are known for their friendly manner and ability to develop a trusting relationship with all of their patients.

They achieve excellent outcomes by balancing state-of-the-art technology, and having a keen eye for cosmetics and ingenuity.

Raleigh Dental Arts provides a calming environment for all your dental needs. The doctors provide a patient-centric approach when developing a treatment plan. The team at Raleigh Dental Arts will ensure you receive the highest quality of care.

RALEIGH DENTAL ARTS Dr. Tarun Agarwal, D.D.S. Dr. Shaharyar Fiza, D.M.D. 8304 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC Â 27613 919.870.7645 raleighdentalarts.com

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procedures are performed in an ambulatory surgery center that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), in conjunction with a Dr. Lyle’s outstanding credentials and experience speak for themselves, and his patients applaud him for his down-toearth, honest demeanor and hands-on management.

RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER Dr. Glenn Lyle, M.D.

“Experience you can trust.”

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Dr. Lyle is constantly researching more effective techniques and exploring new technologies.

While tried-and-true techniques remain the mainstay of his practice, he has introduced newer adjuncts to his surgeries, such as fat grafting, VASER liposuction, and Renuvion and Thermi radiofrequency skin tightening, to better improve his patients’ results.

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After focusing primarily on reconstructive surgery for most of the 1990s, he arrived in Raleigh in 2000 and has shifted his concentration to cosmetic surgery for the past 15 years.

Although highly experienced in all manner of plastic surgery, Dr. Lyle’s primary focus is on breast and body contouring.

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DR. GLENN LYLE HAS BEEN IN THE PRACTICE OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FOR 26 YEARS.

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DR. BHAVNA VAIDYA-TANK,

Dr. Bhavna Vaidya, M.D., an integrative area, founded Regenesis MD to treat the whole person, so that patients could feel as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside. This was a dream of Dr. Vaidya’s, so being able to give this care to patients is a dream come true.

She realized that many people had become frustrated with the traditional medical approach, and the fact that many aspects of health, wellness and beauty were being left unaddressed.

At Regenesis MD, the full spectrum of anti-aging medicine is employed— from IV Vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormones, peptides, weight management and advanced cardiac testing, to world-class cutting-edge and PDO thread lifts.

This, along with over 200 supplements and skin care products in-house, really does offer patients some of the best anti-aging services in the country.

When people feel healthy and good on the inside, their glow is apparent on the outside.

Dr. Vaidya has an extremely experienced and warm medical team, including Physician Assistant Lea Lott, PA-C, and they love working together.

With these tools at hand, Regenesis MD is often the last stop for people who for years.

REGENESIS MD Bhavna Vaidya-Tank, M.D. 8020 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27613 919.322.2844 regenesismd.com

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“Dr. Vaidya founded Regenesis MD to treat the whole person, so that one could feel as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside.”

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and reconstructive surgery practice in Raleigh. Located in a dramatic natural landscape, it offers spacious reception areas, private consultation suites and a state-of-the-art surgical Since the company’s start in 1984, its philosophy has focused on excellent patient experiences, patient-driven outcomes and natural-looking enhancements, and today’s team proudly upholds this philosophy.

W. Blanton, M.D.; Dr. Richard E. Carlino, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Dr. Benjamin C. Wood, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.; and Dr. Sanjay V. Daluvoy, M.D., M.B.A.—offer the latest in surgical and nonsurgical options to help you feel and look your absolute best. The company’s level of surgical expertise is complemented by the team’s commitment to excellence and dedication to providing a caring and warm atmosphere with personalized service. Along with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Specialists in Plastic Surgery also offers a wide range of injectables, CoolSculpting treatments and the full line of ZO Skin Health products. Specialists in Plastic Surgery is honored to have the opportunity to serve the local community and looks forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.

SPECIALISTS IN PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Matthew W. Blanton, M.D. Dr. Richard E. Carlino, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Benjamin C. Wood, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Dr. Sanjay V. Daluvoy, M.D., M.B.A. 3633 Harden Road, #200 Raleigh, NC 27607 919.785.0505 specialistsinplasticsurgery.com

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“Built on classic values of extraordinary patient care.”

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SYNERGY FACE + BODY

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MAKE YOUR SURGICAL GOALS plastic surgeon Dr. Duncan Hughes at Synergy Face + Body. Dr. Hughes earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, where he was awarded the Cornell Excellence in Surgery Award. He completed his plastics and reconstructive surgery training at Duke University, where he trained alongside the country’s leading plastics and reconstructive surgeons. After running his own successful practice for years, Dr. Hughes brought his expertise and approachable bedside manner to Synergy, where he works with patients to achieve their desired outcomes.

Synergy combines the best of both worlds in luxury and patient comfort, and its on-site operating room is both private for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). Your visit will be supported by a team of more than 60 medical and spa professionals who are committed to helping you look and feel your very best.

Dr. Hughes takes pride in staying on the forefront of technological and surgical advances, and is pleased to offer the advanced technology of 3D virtual consultations, powered by Crisalix, so you can envision your surgical results from the comfort of your own home.

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“Be your own kind of beautiful.”

during this pandemic—can now be safer workspaces than ever before.

Dr. Sarant has invested heavily in class-leading technologies and taken The Dental Market to the next level—well above dentistry’s new COVID-19 standard of care— with the implementation of the industry-leading, Swiss-made Dental Aerosol Vacuums by IQAir, as well as the industry-leading, system by Surgically Clean Air, featured here with Dr. Sarant.

Our dental vacuums locate and trap any escaped aerosols released during dental procedures down to the microscopic viral

20 minutes, removing airborne contaminants down to the viral microscopic size. We also proudly use bacteria-free ozonated water that kills bacteria and viruses for our dental procedures, promoting healthier mouths.

If you demand this level of dental care, give us a call. We are here for you!

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“Ahead of the dental curve.”

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THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,

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“Gorgeous, natural-looking facial plastic surgery results.”

TRIANGLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Adam Becker, M.D. 9104 Falls of Neuse Road, #204 Raleigh, NC 27615 919.706.4900 trianglefacialplasticsurgery.com

DR. ADAM BECKER, FOUNDER OF TRIANGLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY,

is Raleigh’s premier facial plastic surgeon. Specializing in surgical procedures on the face, eyes, nose and neck, in addition to noninvasive, anti-aging treatments, Dr. Becker is a well-respected industry leader with a track record of outstanding surgical results and patient satisfaction. His passion for Dr. Becker is highly skilled and experienced in various facial reconstructive surgeries and procedures, with facelifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, laser resurfacing, BOTOX injections and dermal delivers gorgeous and natural-looking results for his patients, without looking overdone.

At Triangle Facial Plastic Surgery, outstanding results and optimal patient care are of the utmost priority. Dr. Becker’s staff of professionals work diligently to ensure that all patients feel welcome, suite in North Raleigh is equipped with private and comfortable patient exam rooms, a medical Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

When Dr. Becker is away from his practice, he enjoys family time with his wife and two sons. Some of his hobbies include jujitsu, hiking, playing guitar and cooking.

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She provides expertise in all facets of ocular surface disease, including meibomian gland dysfunction with

with intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment; and eyelid rejuvenation with TempSure radiofrequency.

“With modern science and technology, no one should endure the discomfort of dry eye disease. My passion for enhancing my patients’ well-being drives everything I do.”

Dr. Watson has spent her career eye health and believes in customized care for each patient.

“Dedicated eye care is essential to achieving relief from dry eye disease, so we aim to make our patients’ visits something they look forward to. The Triangle is home to a busy and sophisticated population that deserves exceptional care, so my stellar team and I are honored to deliver a unique and inviting experience.”

When she is not caring for her patients, Dr. Watson relishes time with her four children and six grandchildren.

WATSON DRY EYE CENTER Dr. Susan A. Watson, M.D., F.A.C.S.

“See better. Feel better. Look better.”

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ophthalmology and a true leader in dry eye disease, Dr. Watson brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to the Triangle.

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M.D., F.A.C.S., founded Watson Dry Eye Center in 2017 after spending 35 years serving surgical ophthalmology patients in eastern

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ZAYTOUN ORTHODONTICS

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ZAYTOUN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Henry Zaytoun Sr., D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Henry Zaytoun Jr., D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Mary Lanier Zaytoun Berne, D.D.S., M.S. 5041 Six Forks Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 919.782.6911 100 Preston Executive Drive Cary, NC 27513

AMAZING SMILES AND EXCEPTIONAL CARE ARE A “FAMILY TRADITION”

at Zaytoun Orthodontics! With the recent addition of a third generation Zaytoun orthodontist, Dr. Mary Lanier Zaytoun Berne (daughter of Dr. Henry Zaytoun Jr. and niece of Dr. Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele), the practice has continued its emphasis on family care and orthodontic excellence in Raleigh, Cary and Garner. Dr. Henry Sr. established trust as the cornerstone of treatment when he opened the practice in 1959. And 61 years later, the Zaytoun family is still dedicated to this promise of hometown quality with world-class results.

Zaytoun Orthodontics offers patients the highest standard of care to ensure a lifelong, stunning smile. From the moment you step through their doors you become part of the “Zaytoun family.” Their commitment to each individual patient, yields a trust that extends far lifelong changes to the form and function of every patient’s bite and facial aesthetic.

Contact Zaytoun Orthodontics today for a complimentary, comprehensive consultation and discover why generations of patients in the Raleigh, Cary and Garner communities have chosen Zaytoun Orthodontics for treatment and care. Smile on, Wake County!

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“Hometown quality, world-class smiles.”

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY MAY BE NEW TO BRIER CREEK, Professor and Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery at Duke, Dr. Zenn is known for his extraordinary surgical skill and comforting bedside manner.

Recognized as an expert in both facial and breast surgery, Dr. Zenn specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Zenn is a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University, and the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program. For 23 years, Dr. Zenn cared for patients at UNC and Duke, where he performed cutting-edge surgeries, wrote textbooks, trained hundreds of plastic surgeons, lectured around the world and invented new surgical techniques. His solo private practice, Zenn Plastic Surgery, is the culmination of these experiences.

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ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY Michael R. Zenn, M.D. 7920 ACC Boulevard, Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27617 919.480.3885 zennplasticsurgery.com

While his resume is extraordinary, you will be even more impressed with his down-to-earth personality and the way he cares for each and every patient. The integrity, commitment to excellence and professionalism that are trademarks of Dr. Zenn’s respected reputation are shared by his staff, all of whom are committed to providing you with a truly wonderful patient experience.

“After more than two decades of caring for patients at Duke and UNC, I am delighted to serve patients in the comfort and personalized setting of my signature practice in Brier Creek.”

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African

ABYSSINIA ETHOPIAN RESTAURANT 2109-146 Avent Ferry Road 919.664.8151 AbyssiniaRestaurant.net

American 41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41HundredRestaurant.com

IRIS RESTAURANT 2110 Blue Ridge Road 919.664.6838 NCArtMuseum.org/Visit/Dining

KINGS 141 Park at North Hills Street 919.600.5700 KingsBowlAmerica.com LYNNWOOD GRILL & BREWING CONCERN 4821 Grove Barton Road 919.785.0043 LynnwoodGrill.com

BA-DA WINGS 2161 Avent Ferry Road 919.832.3902 BadaWings.com

METRO DINER 6325 Falls of Neuse Road #73 919.578.9053 MetroDiner.com

BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR 3300 Village Market Place 919.297.0953 BadDaddysBurgerBar.com

MIDTOWN GRILLE 4421 Six Forks Road 919.782.9463 TheMidtownGrille.com

BERKELEY CAFE 217 W. Martin Street 919.828.9190 Facebook.com/BerkeleyRaleigh BLOOMSBURY BISTRO 509-101 W. Whitaker Mill Road 919.834.9011 BloomsburyBistro.com

NORTH RIDGE PUB 6010 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.9125 NorthRidgePub.com

CAPITAL CLUB 16 16 W. Martin Street 919.747.9345 CapitalClub16.com

THE OAK 4035 Lake Boone Trail 919.787.9100 JMRKitchens.com/Oak

CARROLL’S KITCHEN 19 E. Martin Street 919.670.3622 CarrollsKitchen.org

OAK CITY MEATBALL SHOPPE 180 E. Davie Street 919.714.9014 OakCityMeatball.com

CLOCKWORK 519 W. North Street 919.307.3215 ClockWorkRaleigh.com

PLAYERS’ RETREAT 105 Oberlin Road 919.755.9589 PlayersRetreat.net

CRAWFORD AND SON 618 N. Person Street 919.307.4647 CrawfordAndSonRestaurant.com DEATH & TAXES 105 W. Hargett Street 984.242.0218 AC-Restaurants.com/Death-Taxes EDWARDS MILL BAR & GRILL 3201 Edwards Mill Road 919.783.5447 EdwardsMillBarAndGrill.com

THE POINT AT GLENWOOD 1626 Glenwood Avenue 919.755.1007 ThePointAtGlenwood.com THE RALEIGH TIMES BAR 14 E. Hargett Street 919.833.0999 RaleighTimesBar.com

GLENWOOD GRILL 2603 Glenwood Avenue #15 919.782.3102 GlenwoodGrill.com

THE ROCKFORD 320 ½ Glenwood Avenue 919.821.9020 TheRockfordRestaurant.com

HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 ImaginaryStudioOnline.com/hayes

ROSEWATER KITCHEN & BAR 110 Park at North Hills Street 919.424.7886 RoseWaterRaleigh.com

A FOODIE GUIDE TO RALEIGH SECOND EMPIRE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN 330 Hillsborough Street 919.829.3663 Second-Empire.com

DAVID’S DUMPLING & NOODLE BAR 1900 Hillsborough Street 919.239.4536 DDandNB.com

STANBURY 938 N. Blount Street 919.977.4321 StanburyRestaurant.com

FIVE STAR RESTAURANT 511 W. Hargett Street 919.833.3311 FiveStarRaleigh.com

THE STATION 701 N. Person Street 919.977.1567 StationRaleigh.com

HAKO SUSHI 2603-155 Glenwood Avenue 919.235.0589 HakoSushiNC.com

STIR 4242 Six Forks Road #100 984.200.8614 StirRaleigh.com

LEMONGRASS THAI RESTAURANT 8320 Litchford Road #142 919.954.0377 LemongrassThaiRestaurant.net

TASTE 1912 Bernard Street 919.948.7815 JMRKitchens.com/Taste

NEO-ASIA 6602 Glenwood Avenue 919.783.8383 Neo-China.com

VILLAGE GRILL 8470 Honeycut Road 919.890.5340 VillageGrillRaleigh.com

NI ASIAN KITCHEN 8817 Six Forks Road 919.916.5106 NiAsianKitchen.com

WINSTON’S GRILLE 6401 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.0700 WinstonsGrille.com

ORCHID JAPANESE RESTAURANT 7432 Creedmoor Road 919.890.5345 OrchidJapaneseBuffet.com

YARD HOUSE 4208 Six Forks Road 919.881.2590 YardHouse.com

PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT 3215 Avent Ferry Road 919.233.8776 PearlChineseNC.com

ZEST CAFE & HOME ART 8831 Six Forks Road 919.848.4792 ZestCafeHomeArt.com

RED DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 2513 Fairview Road 919.782.1102 RedDragonRaleigh.com

Asian

RED PEPPER ASIAN 4121-109 New Bern Avenue 919.594.1006 RedPepperAsianNC.com

BIDA MANDA 222 S. Blount Street 919.829.9999 BidaManda.com BREWERY BHAVANA 218 S. Blount Street 919.829.9998 BreweryBhavana.com CHAMPA THAI & SUSHI 8521 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.0078 ChampaThaiSushi.com CHOPSTIX 5607 Creedmoor Road 919.781.6268 Chopstix.com CO 101 Park at North Hills Street 919.258.2070 EatAtCO.com

SEOUL GARDEN 4701 Atlantic Avenue 919.850.9984 RaleighSeoulGarden.com SHABASHABU 3080 Wake Forest Road 919.501.7755 Shabashabu.net SONO 319 Fayetteville Street 919.521.5328 SonoRaleigh.com SPRING ROLLS RESTAURANT 5433 Wade Park Boulevard 919.803.1118 SpringRollsRestaurant.com

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SUSHI BLUES CAFE 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.664.8061 SushiBluesCafe.com

YELLOW DOG BREAD COMPANY 219 E. Franklin Street 984.232.0291 Facebook.com/YellowDogBread

SUSHI O BISTRO + SUSHI BAR 222 Glenwood Avenue 919.838.8868 SushioRaleighNC.com

BBQ

THAIPHOON BISTRO 301 Glenwood Avenue #190 919.720.4034 ThaiphoonBistro.com WARAJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5910 Duraleigh Road 919.783.1883 WarajiJapaneseRestaurant.com

Bakery & Desserts ANISETTE 209 Bickett Boulevard 919.758.3565 SweetAnisette.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 1249 Farmers Market Drive 919.294.8040 Facebook.com/Annelores GermanBakery BITTERSWEET 16 E. Martin Street 919.977.3829 BittersweetRaleigh.com BOULTED BREAD 614 W. South Street 919.999.3984 BoultedBread.com DUCK DONUTS 8323 Creedmoor Road 919.847.3800 DuckDonuts.com EDIBLE ART BAKERY & DESSERT CAFÉ 4351-115 The Circle at North Hills 919.856.0604 EdibleArtNC.com ESCAZÚ ARTISAN CHOCOLATES 936 N. Blount Street 919.832.3433 EscazuChocolates.com GROOVY DUCK BAKERY 3434 Edwards Mill Road 919.787.9233 GroovyDuckBakeryLLC.com HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 HayesBartonCafeAndDessertery.com LUCETTEGRACE 235 S. Salisbury Street 919.307.4950 LucetteGrace.com PREMIER CAKES 6617 Falls of Neuse Road #105 919.703.0095 Premier-Cakes.com VIDERI CHOCOLATE FACTORY 327 W. Davie Street 919.755.5053 VideriChocolateFactory.com

BIG AL’S BBQ 2920 Forestville Road 919.217.0653 BigAlsBBQAndCatering.com CLYDE COOPER’S BBQ 327 S. Wilmington Street 919.832.7614 ClydeCoopersBBQ.com OLE TIME BARBECUE 6309 Hillsborough Street 919.859.2544 OleTimeBarbecue.com THE PIT AUTHENTIC BARBECUE 328 W. Davie Street 919.890.4500 ThePit-Raleigh.com

Breakfast/Specialty ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 160 Park at North Hills Street 919.307.8195 AnotherBrokenEgg.com BRIGS 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.870.0994 Brigs.com JUBALA COFFEE 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.758.8330 JubalaCoffee.com THE MORNING TIMES 10 E. Hargett Street 919.836.1204 MorningTimes-Raleigh.com NEW WORLD CAFE 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.786.0091 NewWorldCoffeeHouse.com UNION SPECIAL BREAD 2409 Crabtree Boulevard #104 984.200.3094 UnionSpecialBread.com

Burger & Hot Dog CHAR-GRILL Four Raleigh locations CharGrillUSA.com CHOW 8311 Creedmoor Road 919.841.4995 ChowRaleigh.com MOJOE’S BURGER JOINT 620 Glenwood Avenue 919.832.6799 THE ROAST GRILL 7 South West Street 919.832.8292 roastgrill.com SNOOPY’S HOT DOGS Multiple Raleigh locations Snoopys.com

Café BENELUX COFFEE 402 Oberlin Road 919.900.8294 BeneluxCoffee.com

THE DAILY PLANET CAFE 121 W. Jones Street 919.707.8060 TheDailyPlanetCafe.com KALE ME CRAZY 2018 Cameron Street 919.239.4660 KaleMeCrazy.net MANHATTAN CAFE 320 S. Wilmington Street 919.833.6105 ManhattanCafeNC.com THE PHARMACY CAFE 702 N. Person Street 919.832.6432 PersonStreetRX.com PINE STATE COFFEE 1614 Automotive Way PineStateCoffee.com SOLA COFFEE 7705 Lead Mine Road 919.803.8983 SolaCoffee.com SOSTA CAFE 130 E. Davie Street 919.833.1006 SostaCafe.com SIR WALTER COFFEE 145 E. Davie Street 919.322.0019 SirWalterCoffee.com SUNFLOWERS CAFE 8 W. Peace Street 919.833.4676 SunflowersRaleigh.com UNCORKED RALEIGH 10511 Shadowlawn Drive, Suite 111 984.200.5423 uncorkedraleigh.com

Carribbean CARIBBEAN CAFÉ 2645 E. Millbrook Road 919.872.4858 CaribbeanCafeNC.com JAMAICAN GRILLE 5500 Atlantic Springs Road 919.873.0200 LEE’S KITCHEN 4638 Capital Boulevard 919.872.7422 LeesKitchenJamaican.com MUM’S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT 3901 Capital Boulevard 919.615.2332 MumsJamaicanFood.com

Catering CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook Street 919.828.5932 CateringWorks.com DONOVAN’S DISH 10251 Little Brier Creek Lane #107 919.651.8309 DonovansDish.com

ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E. Millbrook Road 919.850.2340 RockyTopCatering.com SOUTHLAND BBQ CATERING 5000 Departure Drive 919.757.4972 SouthlandBBQCatering.com TASTEFULLY SERVED Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex and RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com

Deli/Sandwiches THE COMMUNITY DELI 901 Oberlin Road 919.896.6810 TheCommunityDeli.com GROUCHO’S DELI 10 Horne Street 919.977.7747 Grouchos.com LUNCH BOX DELI 2816 Trawick Road 919.872.7882 POPPYSEED MARKET 8801 Lead Mine Road 919.870.4997 PoppyseedMkt.com VILLAGE DELI & GRILL 500 Daniels Street 919.828.1428 VillageDeli.net

Eclectic 41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41HundredRestaurant.com ORO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 18 E. Martin Street 919.239.4010 OroRaleigh.com PLATES NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.828.0018 PlatesKitchen.com

French COQUETTE BRASSERIE 4531 The Circle at North Hills 919.789.0606 CoquetteRaleigh.com JOLIE 620 N. Person Street 919.803.7221 RestaurantJolie.com ROYALE 200 E. Martin Street 919.977.3043

EMPIRE EATS CATERING 919.582.9470 EmpireEatsCatering.com

SAINT JACQUES 6112 Falls of Neuse Road 919.862.2770 SaintJacquesFrenchCuisine.com

THE GARDEN ON MILLBROOK CATERING 2400 E. Millbrook Road 919.790.8900 TheGardenOnMillbrook.com

SIMPLY CRÊPES 8470 Honeycutt Road 919.322.2327 SimplyCrepes.com

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Indian AZITRA 8411 Brier Creek Parkway 919.484.3939 Azitra.com GARLAND 14 W. Martin Street 919.833.6886 GarlandRaleigh.com GODAVARI 9650 Strickland Road 919.847.1984 GodavariUS.com KABAB AND CURRY 2418 Hillsborough Street 919.977.6974 KababCurryRaleigh.com KADHAI THE INDIAN WOK 6260-112 Glenwood Avenue 919.785.2864 TheIndianExpressKadhai.com ROYAL INDIA 3901 Capital Boulevard 919.981.0849 RoyalIndianNC.com TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE 6611 Falls of Neuse Road 919.848.2262 TajMahalIndianRaleigh.com THE WILD COOK’S INDIAN GRILL 3212 Hillsborough Street 984.232.8530 WildCooksGrill.com ZAYKA INDIAN CUISINE 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 103 919.361.5370 ZaykaRaleigh.com

Irish THE HIBERNIAN 311 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.2258 8021 Falls Of Neuse Road 919.803.0290 HibernianPub.com SAINTS & SCHOLARS IRISH PUB 909 Spring Forest Road 919.878.8828 SaintsAndScholarsPub.com

Italian AMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3905 Western Boulevard 919.851.0473 AmedeosRestaurant.com ASSAGGIO ITALIAN RESTUARANT 3501 W. Millbrook Road 919.785.2088 Assaggios-NC.com BELLA MONICA 3121 Edwards Mill Road 919.881.9778 BellaMonica.com BRUNO SEAFOOD & STEAKS 11211 Galleria Avenue 919.435.6640 BrunoRaleigh.com

CAFE TIRAMISU 6008 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.1006 CafeTiramisu.net CAFFÉ LUNA 136 E. Hargett Street 919.832.6090 CafeLuna.com CAPRI RESTAURANT 6325 Falls of Neuse Road 919.878.4424 CapriRest.com CASA CARBONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO 6019 Glenwood Avenue 919.781.8750 CasaCarbone.com FARINA NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.890.0143 FarinaRaleigh.com GRAVY 135 S. Wilmington Street 919.896.8513 GravyRaleigh.com JIMMY V’S OSTERIA + BAR 420 Fayetteville Street 919.256.1451 JimmyVsRaleigh.com MIA FRANCESCA 4100 Main at North Hills Street #114 919.278.1525 MiaFrancescaRaleigh.com MULINO ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR 309 N. Dawson Street 919.838.8595 MulinoRaleigh.com NINA’S RISTORANTE 8801 Lead Mine Road 919.845.1122 NinasRestaurant.com PICCOLA ITALIA 423 Woodburn Road 919.833.6888 PiccolaItaliaNC.com PULCINELLA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 4711 Hope Valley Road 919.490.1172 PulcinellasItalianRestaurant.com ROMA PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3805 Brentwood Road 919.876.2818 TUSCAN BLU 327 W. Davie Street 919.834.5707 TuscanBlu.com VIC’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 331 Blake Street 919.829.7090 4035 Lake Boone Trail 984.200.9292 VicsItalianRestaurant.com VIVACE 4209 Lassiter Mill Road 919.787.7747 VivaceRaleigh.com

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Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern ALADDIN’S EATERY 8201 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.5700 AladdinsEatery.com FRESH LEVANT BISTRO 8450 Honeycutt Road 984.200.3999 FreshLevant.com JASMIN & OLIVZ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 424 E. Six Forks Road 919.743.3336 JasminBistro.com MONA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5260 Capital Boulevard 919.431.6500 MonaPita.com NEOMONDE 3817 Beryl Road 919.828.1628 Neomonde.com NUR MEDITERRANEAN DELI & MARKET 2233 Avent Ferry Road 919.828.1523 NurDeli.com THE OLIVE WAGON 8490 Honeycutt Road #106 919.845.7266 TheOliveWagon.com PETRA GRILL 6091 Capital Boulevard 919.599.4959

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SASSOOL 9650 Strickland Road 919.847.2700 Sassool.com SITTI 137 S. Wilmington Street 919.239.4070 Sitti-Raleigh.com TAVERNA AGORA 326 Hillsborough Street 919.881.8333 TavernaAgora.com TAZA GRILL 6325 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.7161 TazaGrill.com VIDRIO 500 Glenwood Avenue #100 919.803.6033 VidrioRaleigh.com

Mexican BAJA BURRITO 2109 Avent Ferry Road #108 919.834.3431 BajaBurrito.net CAFE CAPISTRANO 8471 Garvey Drive 919.872.1127 CafeCapistrano.com CANTINA 18 433 Daniels Street 919.835.9911 18RestaurantGroup.com JULY/AUGUST 2020

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Pizzeria

CENTRO 106 S. Wilmington Street 919.835.3593 CentroRaleigh.com

CRISTO’S NY STYLE PIZZA 1302 E. Milbrook Road 919.872.6797 CristosPizza.com

DOS TAQUITOS 410 Glenwood Avenue 919.835.9010 DosTaquitosNorth.com EL DORADO 2811 Brentwood Road 919.872.8440 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.848.0788 ElDoradoMexicanRestaurant.com

DEMO’S PIZZERIA & DELI 222 Glenwood Avenue 919.754.1050 DemosPizzeriaDeli.com DONATOS 111 Seaboard Avenue 919.828.5111 Donatos.com LILLY’S PIZZA 1813 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.0226 LillysPizza.com

EL RODEO 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.571.1188 ElRodeoRaleigh.com

MOONLIGHT PIZZA COMPANY 615 W. Morgan Street 919.755.9133 MoonlightPizza.com

EL TAPATIO 4511 New Bern Avenue 919.255.9161 GONZA TACOS Y TEQUILA 7713 Lead Mine Road 919.846.5478 2100 Hillsborough Street 919.268.8965 GonzaTacosyTequila.com

THE PIZZA TIMES 210 S. Wilmington Street 919.832.4411 RaleighTimesPizza.com STROMBOLI’S EXPRESS 2900 Spring Forest Road 919.876.4222 StrombolisExpress.com

GRINGO A GO GO 100 N. Person Street 919.977.1438 GringoRaleigh.com

TROPHY BREWING + PIZZA 827 W. Morgan Street 919.803.4849 TrophyBrewing.com

JOSE AND SONS 327 W. Davie Street 919.755.0556 JoseAndSons.com

Seafood

LA CARRETA 1028 Oberlin Road 919.977.3271 LaCarretaavl.com

42ND STREET OYSTER BAR 508 W. Jones Street 919.831.2811 42ndStOysterBar.com

LA RANCHERITA 2400 Hillsborough Street 919.755.9697 RancheritaMex.com

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY 832 Spring Forest Road 984.242.4600 CapeFearSeafoodCompany.com

LOS CUATES 4524 Old Wake Forest Road 919.872.6012 Goo.gl/KHvrQe

CAPTAIN STANLEY’S SEAFOOD 3333 S. Wilmington Street 919.779.7878 Facebook.com/CaptainStanleys

LOS TRES MAGUEYES 10410 Moncreiffe Road 919.484.9258 LosTresNC.com

COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER 411 W. Morgan Street 919.867.6203 CousinsMaineLobster.com

THE ORIGINAL FLYING BURRITO 4800 Grove Barton Road 919.785.2734 OriginalFlyingBurrito.com SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 5811 Poyner Village Parkway 919.790.1919

THE COWFISH SUSHI BURGER BAR 4208 Six Forks Road 919.784.0400 TheCowfish.com

TORERO’S 4721 Atlantic Avenue 919.873.9116 TorerosMexicanRestaurants.com

MARGAUX’S RESTAURANT 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.846.9846 MargauxsRestaurant.com

MASON’S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS 4121 Main at North Hills Street #100 984.200.1845 MasonsLobster.com SALTWATER SEAFOOD MARKET AND FRY SHACK 4 Fenton Street 919.834.1813 SaltWaterSeafoodNC.com

South American ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN 4614 Capital Boulevard 919.713.0000 AlpacaChicken.com BARCELONA WINE BAR 430 W. Martin Street 919.808.5400 BarcelonaWineBar.com GUASACA AREPA & SALSA GRILL 4025 Lake Boone Trail 919.322.4928 Guasaca.com MAMI NORA’S 2401 Wake Forest Road 919.834.8572 MamiNoras.com OAKWOOD CAFE 300 E. Edenton Street 919.828.5994 OakwoodCafeRaleigh.com VINOS FINOS TAPAS AND WINE BAR 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.747.9233 VinosFinosyPicadas.com

Southern

RELISH CAFÉ & BAR 5625 Creedmoor Road 919.787.1855 RelishRaleigh.com RYE BAR & SOUTHERN KITCHEN 500 Fayetteville Street 919.227.3370 RyeRaleigh.com STATE FARMERS’ MARKET RESTAURANT 1240 Farmers Market Drive 919.755.1550 RealBiscuits.com THE MECCA RESTAURANT 13 E. Martin Street | 919.832.5714 Mecca-Restaurant.com THE REMEDY DINER 137 E. Hargett Street 919.835.3553 TheRemedyDiner.com TUPELO HONEY 425 Oberlin Road 919.723.9353 TupeloHoneyCafe.com

Steakhouse ANGUS BARN 9401 Glenwood Avenue 919.791.2444 AngusBarn.com BRASA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919.544.3344 BrasaSteakHouse.com

BEASLEY’S CHICKEN + HONEY 237 S. Wilmington Street 919.322.0127 AC-Restaurants.com/Beasleys

OAK STEAKHOUSE 417 W Hargett Street 984.255.1818 OakRaleigh.com

BIG ED’S CITY MARKET RESTAURANT 220 Wolfe Street 919.836.9909 BigEdsCityMarket.com

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE 4509 Creedmoor Road 919.827.4158 perryssteakhouse.com

DRIFTWOOD SOUTHERN KITCHEN 8460 Honeycutt Road 919.977.8360 DriftwoodRaleigh.com FLYING BISCUIT CAFÉ 2016 Clark Avenue 919.833.6924 FlyingBiscuit.com HUMBLE PIE 317 S. Harrington Street 919.829.9222 HumblePieRestaurant.com MANDOLIN 2519 Fairview Road 919.322.0365 MandolinRaleigh.com NOFO @ THE PIG 2014 Fairview Road 919.821.1240 Nofo.com POOLE’S DINER 426 S. McDowell Street 919.832.4477 AC-Restaurants.com/Pooles

VINNIE’S STEAK HOUSE AND TAVERN 7440 Six Forks Road 919.847.7319 VinniesSteakhouse.com

Vegetarian/Vegan FICTION KITCHEN 428 S. Dawson Street 919.831.4177 TheFictionKitchen.com GRABBAGREEN 4421 Six Forks Road #103 919.326.7799 HAPPY + HALE 443 Fayetteville Steet 919.307.4148 HappyAndHale.com IRREGARDLESS CAFE 901 W. Morgan Street 919.833.8898 Irregardless.com

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E V EN T S

Virtual Art Market

September 1–15 Stay home, tune in and buy art. Pop-Up Raleigh and Hopscotch Music Festival have joined forces to bring you a virtual art festival filled with live music streams, past Hopscotch performances, an Insta-art auction and an artist/maker market. popupraleigh.com

Chris Charles

Triangle Race for the Cure

September 12 The 24th annual Triangle Race for the Cure will be held in a virtual capacity this year with participants encouraged to #RaceWhereYouAre. Virtual programming will begin at 9 a.m. on the Komen NC Triangle to the Coast Facebook page (@KomenNCTriangletotheCoast). nctc.info-komen.org

Maya Freelon: “Greater Than or Equal To”

September 4, 2020–February 14, 2021 409 W. Martin Street Maya Freelon’s solo exhibition, “Greater Than or Equal To,” will be on view at CAM Raleigh September 4, 2020–February 14, 2021, and in CAM’s virtual gallery at camraleigh.org. Freelon uses boldly colored tissue paper as a medium to question how value is attributed to people, places and things. This new body of work includes a monumental “Tissue Quilt” created by the artist with help from people across the community.

Karen Swain NCMNS

camraleigh.org

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County September 5–6 This annual celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, food and community will transform into a virtual celebration this year. Head to aacfestival.org for updates and more information. aacfestival.org

BugFest: A Virtual Infestation!

September 14–19 This year BugFest will go online. Join the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as it interacts with entomologists from North Carolina and around the world to share information about the fascinating world of bugs. naturalsciences.org

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Oktoberfest 4 Miler

September 19, 10:30 a.m.

Don your best lederhosen for a day of running.

The Oktoberfest 4 Miler, presented by Bond Brothers Beer Company, has gone virtual this year. Sign up and register online.

World of Bluegrass

September 28–October 3 The most important week in bluegrass has gone virtual.

This year’s conference, showcases, awards and festival performances will be presented as an online experience September 28–October 3, with the possibility of extending event content beyond those dates.

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Rob Laughter

Scavengee

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The Pirates Treasure Hunt

September 19 Downtown Raleigh Cap’n Graybeard’s map has been lost in downtown Raleigh and The Pirates Treasure Hunt needs your help to find it. Grab your smartphone, pirate gear and up to five mates, then get hunting during this socially distanced mystery event. scavengee.com

Virtual Guided Tour of the Gregg

September 17, October 22 and November 19 at 4 p.m.

Interact with the Gregg Museum of Art & Design in a whole new way. This virtual guided tour of the Gregg features current and previous exhibitions. gregg.arts.ncsu.edu/programs

Caregivers Summit

Scavengee

October 22 Caring for a loved one can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Caregivers understand they have a job to do as a full-time member of their loved one’s care team.

Due to implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that caregivers are caring for the most vulnerable population, a virtual Caregivers Summit has been scheduled for October 22. Preregistration is required. caregiverssummit.org

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BY CINDY HUNTLEY

PHOTO BY JASON WOLONICK

DO R OT HEA DI X PARK HOST S

FIR ST RALEI GH NAT I VE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEM ENT

Dorothea Dix Park hosted a Native American land blessing and

land acknowledgement ceremony in July in partnership with the

Triangle Native American Society, Dix Park Conservancy and the City of Raleigh. The land that Dorothea Dix Park sits on is known to have been used by indigenous people as a place to hunt and gather.

The land acknowledgment ceremony recognized a broad group of

Native American tribes, including Coharie, Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi, Sappony, and Waccamaw-Siouan.

N E W AROUN D TOWN

BY CINDY HUNTLEY

4509 Creedmoor Road perryssteakhouse.com

919.827.4158

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Texas-based Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has opened its first location in the Carolinas at Crabtree Terrace.

Regarded as one of the country’s premier, award-winning steakhouses, Perry’s remains true to its neighborhood meat market roots by serving butcher-fresh U.S. Department of Agriculture aged prime steaks, a famous seven-finger-high pork chop, succulent seafood and flaming desserts.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE OPENS AT CRABTREE TERRACE

AMERY VEIN AND WELLNESS CENTER OPENS IN NORTH RALEIGH Amery Vein and Wellness Center offers Triangle residents a revolutionary treatment to eliminate varicose and spider veins without scarring or downtime. Owner and founder Dr. Sahar Amery, M.D., is fellow-trained in cardiology in addition to venous and lymphatic specialties. She strives to provide her patients with a personal and compassionate approach to vein care.

10931 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 109 ameryvein.com

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BOLD MUSIC EXPANDS TO RALEIGH

Bold Music Lessons

Bold Music LLC was created out of a simple vision: to reinvent music education. The company, which has been serving the Charlotte area since 2003, offers private music lessons, preschool music enrichment programs, performance opportunities, and summer camps for students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. boldmusiclessons.com

919.719.3918

AREA’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT IMAGING OPERATOR REBRANDS TO CARDINAL POINTS IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS Pinnacle Health Services, LLC, which has been serving the community for 20 years and is a local owner of four Raleigh Radiology outpatient imaging centers, has announced that its centers will be rebranded to Cardinal Points Imaging of the Carolinas. This name change is designed to relaunch the company as the area’s largest independent, local operator of outpatient diagnostic imaging centers. The locations include Cardinal Points Imaging Midtown at Cedarhurst, Cardinal Points Imaging Brier Creek, Cardinal Points Imaging Clayton and Cardinal Points Imaging Wake Forest. cardinalpointsimaging.com

919.877.5400

404 Daniels Street

Onward Reserve

Onward Reserve, a specialty men’s apparel and lifestyle brand, has opened in Cameron Village. The store offers a wide range of apparel, including tailored and performance sportswear, accessories and footwear; a curated selection of distinctive gifts, including barware, books and small leather goods; and T-shirts featuring original works of art by accomplished artists. The brand has partnered with local artist Anna Ball Hodge for its first Raleigh design—an original painting of Raleigh landmarks celebrating the city’s vibrancy.

Onward Reserve

MEN’S LIFESTYLE BRAND OPENS IN CAMERON VILLAGE

onwardreserve.com

919.615.3376

THE GATORBUG BRINGS FASHION FOR ALL TO RALEIGH

The Gatorbug

The Gatorbug provides women of all ages and sizes an opportunity to shop for a variety of looks. From resort wear to classic, timeless designs, The Gatorbug features apparel and accessories from designers across the globe in a wide range of price points.

1111-110 Mercantile Drive thegatorbug.com

919.830.1857

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KAL EIDOSCOPE L IVING

R U RA L C H A R M I N SHADES OF WHITE OIL ON LINEN, 16 INCHES BY 20 INCHES

“Historic Oak View County Park in Raleigh is a place where I often meet other artists to paint outside ‘en plein air.’ My goal with this charming outbuilding, staged with laundry, was to capture the dance of light and shadow throughout the scene with many shades of white in an impressionistic style.”

NICOLE KENNEDY Nicole Kennedy studied at Parsons School of Design in New York City, followed by a career in commercial art, before moving to Raleigh in 1996.

She established Nicole’s Art Gallery, 2001–2019, which exhibited many artists and provided art workshops with renowned instructors. Many of Kennedy’s impressionistic works have won accolades in juried exhibits, from local to national acclaim; from the American Impressionist Society, where she is a signature member; and also from Oil Painters of America, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society, and many others. View more of Kennedy’s work at nicolestudio.com.

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