Midtown magazine September October 2021

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

FALL TRENDS FOR A NIGHT OUT IN THE TRIANGLE

WELCOME HOME, Y’ALL! A NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO RALEIGH

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THE TRIANGLE’S PREMIER CONCIERGE SUNLESS TANNING SERVICE.

ong sleeves, jackets, boots and other warm weather fashions replace breezy summer dresses and linen suits as fall approaches. Comfort, however, remains this season. Bazaar describes fall 2021 trends as “1920s-meets-1980s opulence.” Shine and glitz mix with luminous fabrics. Vibrant colors and bold jewelry complement elegant shoes and classic handbags. On page 42, Triangle stylist Sofia Lujan presents a collection that embodies these trends in “Take the Town—a Casual Night Out in the Triangle.” MASH Photography captured Cinthia Torres, Traona Kearney and Van Fletcher modeling these styles for you at The Dillon and Barcelona Wine Bar in downtown Raleigh. Be sure to check them out before you make your fall shopping list!

On a much more serious note, September 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Overall, 2,977 perished that fateful day. We all remember where we were and what we were doing the moment those first news reports came out. Very few of us, however, can say we were there—at ground zero—when tragedy struck. Beginning on page 54, read perspectives from North Carolinians who were.

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We also focus on newcomers to the Triangle in our September/October issue.

On page 64, discover everything you need to know during your first 30 days here.

Get answers to questions like: Where are the residential hot spots? What public and private school options are available? Where do I find the most popular boutiques and restaurants? What are the best picnic spots, festivals, college and professional sports options, and day trip destinations? We also provide tips for parenting your youth athlete on page 74, and introduce you to local health care specialists in our annual "Meet the Doctors" section beginning on page 89. Our goal is to connect those of you who are new to the Triangle with all of the people, places and events that will help make you feel at home.

When you have a free fall weekend and are looking for a rewarding way to spend it, explore the North Carolina vineyards and wineries we’ve featured beginning on page 80. Want a classy drink a little closer to home? Turn to page 114 to check out Teets, a new bar on Glenwood Avenue that pays tribute to its owners' grandfather.

Discover North Carolina inventions and innovations that go beyond Cheerwine and aviation on page 120. And on page 124, read about Major League Baseball’s first draft combine, which took place at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary this past July. If you’ve ever discovered a Native American arrowhead, you’ll enjoy our story on page 128 about Town Creek Indian Mound in Mount Gilead, where the Pee Dee Indian Tribe has an esteemed history, and many unusual artifacts have been found.

Classic music is also on our minds. If you like Johnny Cash and haven’t had the chance to check out David Burney and his tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, turn to page 132 to find out what lured him into Cash culture, and where you can see the band perform.

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Our September/October issue offers tremendous variety and perspectives on information that will make a meaningful impact on your life. We encourage you to explore every page—from our features to our departments, and everything inbetween. Enjoy the cool, crisp weather, and please share your thoughts about our latest issue with us by emailing me at beth@midtownmag.com.

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CONTENTS MASH Photography

S E P T E M B E R / O C TO B E R

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F E AT U R E S

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TAKE THE TOWN

Preview fall fashion trends for a

casual night out in the Triangle

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REFLECTIONS ON 9/11

20 years later, Nor th Carolina residents

share their experiences of that tragic day

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WELCOME HOME, Y'ALL!

What newcomers need to know as they

settle into Wake County

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RAISING THE GAME

7 tips for helping kids make the most

of youth spor ts experiences

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PLAN A WINE ADVENTURE

Explore viticultural offerings in the Triangle

and beyond

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Cinthia Torres enjoys a night out at The Dillon in downtown

Raleigh wearing an orange Pleats Please set and necklace from

C.T. Weekends, and navy heels from Rangoni Firenze Shoes.

She is carr ying a Bao Bao Issey Miyake crossbody clutch from

C.T. Weekends. Styling by Sofia Lujan; photography by

MASH Photography.

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CONTENTS S E P T E M B E R / O C TO B E R

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D E PARTM E NT S

Jenna Hiscock of USA Baseball

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H I S TO RY

From Cheerwine to aviation, explore Nor th Carolina’s varied inventions

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USA Baseball in Car y hosts the first MLB Draft Combine

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Explore Town Creek Indian Mound in Mount Gilead

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Johnny Cash tribute performers David Burney and Johnny Folsom 4 are back at it

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Teets bar pays homage to its owners’ grandfather

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Social Scene ǀ Home Styler ǀ Foodie Focus | Tastes of the City | Sister Cities

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Lilly’s Pizza in historic Five Points is a neighborhood favorite.

Savor every last morsel on the restaurant’s popular patio.

Artist Lisa Gaither has been painting the town, literally!

We love how she beautified Midtown East with this heartwarming mural.

Coffee and an acai bowl from Raleigh Raw is better enjoyed with this view of the city from Moore Square.

D’s Bottle Shop in North Raleigh—a hidden gem for beer lovers— offers an expansive collection of local beer, wine and cider to sip at the bar or take home.

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COMING SOON

FS Food Group, led by restaurateur Frank Scibelli, hopes to open the group’s first Midwood Smokehouse this year in Raleigh. Known for its award-winning, all-hickorysmoked barbecue, the restaurant’s menu is influenced by cooking styles from all of the major barbecue capitals—including Texas and the Carolinas—and will include famous items like USDA prime brisket, Southern Living’s macaroni and cheese, and eastern North Carolina–style chopped pork. Visit midwoodsmokehouse.com and follow @midwoodsmokehouse on social media for location and timing updates. According to the News & Observer, the team behind Benchwarmers Bagels and Jubala Coffee will open Bright Spot Donuts at The Junction at Five Points (1501 Sunrise Avenue) by the end of the year in a recently renovated, circa 1954 building. This December, Texas-based Tiff’s Treats will open at 421 Daniels Street in the Village District. Known for its warm cookie delivery service, the company owns 65 locations across the country.

NEW OPENINGS

Midtown Pho, an authentic Vietnamese restaurant and bar offering family recipes and a vegetarian section, opened in July at 424 E. Six Forks Road. The owners are also behind the Glenwood Avenue restaurant Sushi O Bistro & Sushi Bar. (Ish) Delicatessen opened (with limited hours) in July at 702 N. Person Street in the former Pharmacy Cafe space. Originally founded in Durham, Makus Empanadas opened a second location in Atrium Food Court on the North Carolina State University campus August 16. (The other location in Raleigh is inside Morgan Street Food Hall.) Place a Makus Empanadas order on Grubhub and pick it up at Brickyard Pizza and Pasta. First Watch opened a fifth Raleigh location in July at 631 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 100. Additional First Watch restaurants are located in Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Durham and Chapel Hill.

Two Roosters Ice Cream has announced a fourth location coming to the former Which Wich at 4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 130, near Rex Hospital. Keep up with the shop’s Instagram @tworoosters for the official opening date. La Farm Bakery has opened a new location in Terminal 2 of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. This is the fourth La Farm Bakery cafe for master baker Lionel Vatinet. As with each location, bread will be baked on-site. Chef Scott Crawford, owner of Raleigh’s award-winning Crawford and Son, opened Crawford Cookshop in August at 401 E. Main Street in Clayton. The new restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining, as well as delivery within a 20-mile radius.

REOPENINGS

The Roast Grill, located at 7 S. West Street, reopened in late June after being closed due to the pandemic. Known for its chargrilled hot dogs, glass-bottle Cokes and homemade Greek desserts, the restaurant has been owned by George Poniros for the past 30 years. Poniros’ grandparents originally opened the establishment in 1940.

FOOD TRUCKS

BytheGrace owner Heather Stallings launched her food truck—a 1995 Freightliner ambulance—July 17 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, where her grandparents met when the hospital was located there. (Her grandfather was a cook and her grandmother was a nurse.) The menu featured her pork barbecue sandwich, pimento macaroni and cheese, Watergate salad and, of course, the angel cakes that started it all. Merkato Café Ethiopian Food Truck has launched in Cary and frequents various spots on Chatham Street.

Track it down via Facebook (search for “Merkato Cafe Ethiopian Food Truck”).

COME HUNGRY

Compiled by the Midtown staff with contributions from Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard, who blogs at trianglefoodblog.com.

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CHARMING COASTAL RIVER TOWNS Escape to Southport and Beaufort for a relaxing respite BEAUFORT

The town of Beaufort (BOH-fert), North Carolina—not to be confused with its South Carolina counterpart with a different pronunciation—is located in North Carolina’s Inner Banks region.

It’s bordered by not one, but two rivers. Blackbeard ran his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, aground here in 1718, and while you can’t visit the shipwreck site, you can view artifacts from the historic shipwreck at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, located at 315 Front Street. For a more entertaining take on the town’s pirate history, book a Pirate Treasure or Ghost Float cruise with Beaufort Pirate’s Revenge. Stroll along Front Street to search for your own treasure in the town’s many unique shops, then wrap up the night with a cocktail on Moonrakers’ famed rooftop bar overlooking the water.

Of course, while there’s plenty to see and do in Beaufort, the things you can do from Beaufort are often what draw visitors to this river town. Take the ferry to Shackleford Banks to see the wild ponies, kayak or canoe to the Rachel Carson Coastal Estuarine Reserve’s inlet marshes to see the variety of wildlife that makes its home there, or take a shelling cruise to Cape Lookout, North Carolina’s most remote lighthouse.

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This North Carolina river town is no secret. Southport’s charm has been wooing Hollywood for at least a few decades now. Its resume includes the films “Weekend at Bernie’s,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “A Walk to Remember,” in addition to the popular TV series “Dawson’s Creek” and “Matlock.” Book a golf cart tour to see some of the town’s most famous filming locations, along with historical sites such as Fort Johnston and the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum.

Spend the afternoon taking in the water views from the pier or Riverwalk, then stroll through the downtown shops. (Southport is an antique lover’s dream!) When it’s time to dine, Oliver’s on the Cape Fear offers fine Southern fare with a view from its expansive waterfront dining room, outdoor terrace and covered patio. And if the night is still young, enjoy live music on American Fish Co.’s open-air deck.

Southport is also a ferry town, with services to Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island, so plan to spend a long weekend or more there to ensure you have enough time to see it all.

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RED COLLEC TIV E 919.606.8819 | susan@red-collective.com 919.695.7992 | chloe@red-collective.com

“We’re so excited to be partnering with Compass. Their high-level marketing and continued efforts to stay at the forefront of our industry align well with the design-forward brand we’ve worked hard to create.

We look forward to utilizing their innovative tools and engaging with their wide network of talented agents from across the country!”

RED works as a Collective of highly skilled and forward-thinking brokers. Owners Chloë Seymore & Susan Ungerleider, along with the team at RED Collective, guide prospective buyers through the purchase of new homes and help seller clients prepare their houses for market using innovative staging, marketing, and design solutions. In addition, they are well qualified to assist homeowners with the exciting (and sometimes daunting) process of renovation and space design.

Their collaborative approach allows them to go beyond the services of a traditional real estate brokerage and explore the fascinating intersections of real estate, architecture, design, and fine art.

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DEBBI E VA N HOR N & CO. 919.749.6000 | dvh@debbievanhorn.com

“My clients are always my first and foremost priority. I am thrilled to now provide clients my real estate expertise powered by Compass’s cutting edge technology, marketing innovations, and customer-focused concierge services.”

As a Top 10 Real Estate agent in the Triangle for nearly two decades, Debbie takes pride in watching the area flourish. The foundation of that success, and what she cherishes most, is the relationships with her clients.

Debbie has built a reputation as a highly dedicated, energized, and genuine person who takes enormous pride in protecting her clients’ investments and guiding them before, during, and after any deal is closed. It is why her business is built on referrals and return clients.

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THE COLEY GROUP 919.526.0401 | gretchen@thecoleygroup.com

"We consider ourselves fortunate to be a founding North Carolina Team at Compass. We believe that the client experience is a critical element of the home buying and selling process and what sets us apart from our competitors.

By combining our decades of market knowledge and high touch personal care with Compass’ top of the line and cutting edge technologies we are delighted to bring our client experiences to new heights."

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Gretchen Coley has spent over 20 years working directly with builders and developers to create and market communities and the homes within them. She takes pride in the life experiences and memories that are made in these homes and neighborhoods.

Selling and successfully closing over 1,300 homes totaling nearly $1B has helped her truly understand what is important to the clients she serves. Gretchen is known for her innovative use of technology and video in real estate and cutting-edge marketing.

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LI N DA T R EVOR & CO. 919.378.1807 | homes@lindatrevor.com

Linda’s expertise in residential real estate coupled with her desire to make buyers and sellers truly informed sets her apart from many other real estate agents.

“Working with a client is about service, not sales,” said Linda Trevor, Compass agent. “I’m truly excited to partner with a company who is dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture and giving us the tools to grow our business. This allows us to work on what we love — helping our clients.”

Linda Trevor & Co. proudly uses the “team approach”. Each professional specializes in a segment of the real estate market, giving buyers and sellers outstanding results.

Triangle Business Journal Top 10 Teams

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DAV I D WORT ERS 919.985.3069 | david.worters@compass.com

“Compass is like no firm I have ever encountered — tech-savvy, agent-driven, client-focused and forward-thinking — and it’s no surprise that it is the fastestgrowing real estate company in America. The leadership is obsessed with innovation — enabling and empowering its agents to be the very best versions of themselves — which allows me to focus on what I do best while the marketing and technology specialists create powerful tools that help my clients at every step of their real estate journey.”

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David Worters joins Compass as a founding broker after nearly ten years with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty. David was that firm’s top-producing agent in 2020 and has been included in the Triangle Business Journal Book of Lists “Top Real Estate Agents in the Triangle” for six consecutive years.

He’s on track to surpass $200,000,000 in closed sales by the end of 2021.

David is also recognized for his 25-year career in the performing arts including more than ten years as CEO of the North Carolina Symphony.

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MA RGA RET STRUBLE 919.280.9994 | mdstruble@compass.com

With over 25 years in the industry, Margaret has helped hundreds of families move into and around the Triangle. Working almost exclusively by referral she prefers to keep a relatively small team so she can provide exceptional one on one personal service.

“I am excited to be a Founding Agent with Compass in the Triangle.

The tools, support, and technology available at Compass will enable me to provide my clients with such incredible next-level service, that I knew this was an opportunity I could not pass up. I can’t wait to see where this new adventure takes us.”

While Margaret is a self confessed tech junkie, it is her experience, knowledge and honesty that her clients rely on to help them make one of life’s largest personal and financial investments.

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BY BETH SHUGG

The chill in the air means longer sleeves, layers and warm weather fabrics have replaced

summer’s breezy dresses, linen jackets and gauzy blouses.

Regardless

of the season,

comfort remains.

Whether

you

are back in the office or still

“Zooming,”

many fall trends

stress lounge-ability while featuring a mixture of fun and functional styles to facilitate workday-turn-evening-out transformations.

Fashion trendspotters report that fall 2021 styles mix 1920s

TOWN

glamour with

Luminous

1980s

opulence.

fabrics caress

and comfort, while vibrant colors and bold jewelry complement elegant shoes and classic handbags. stylist

IN THE TRIANGLE

Cary-based

Sofia Lujan

presents

a collection from local boutiques that embodies these trends, which are captured by

MASH Photography at The Dillon and Barcelona Wine Bar in downtown Raleigh. Come along with us for a casual night out in the

Triangle!

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Van, this page, on left

Gray sport jacket, striped dress shirt, yellow pants, belt, handkerchief and dress shoes from Liles Clothing Studio; watch and bracelet from Fink’s Jewelers.

Traona, opposite page, on left

Orange coat from Cameron Clothing; bronze top, black flare pants and medallion necklace from Copper Penny; nude heels and wine red crossbody clutch from

Rangoni Firenze Shoes;

black and gold teardrop earrings from

Fink’s Jewelers.

Cinthia, opposite page on right

Orange Pleats Please set, necklace and Bao Bao Issey Miyake crossbody clutch from C.T. Weekends; navy heels from Rangoni Firenze Shoes; cocktail ring from Fink’s Jewelers. See pages 48–49 for all jewelry details.

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Nude faux leather dress, floral shirtdress, gold Western-style boots, chain necklace, floral earrings, acrylic-and-gold-leaf bracelet, and white-and-goldstriped clutch from The Gatorbug.

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Traona, this page and top two photos on right

Plaid jacket, jeans, graphic T-shirt, necklace stack and earrings from Swagger Boutique; nude Western-style boots from The Gatorbug; fur and leather handbag from Rangoni Firenze Shoes; watch and bracelet from Fink's Jewelers.

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On the left

Black and wine red Ripani crossbody clutches, and Valentina Rangoni and Amalfi shoes available at Rangoni Firenze Shoes.

Middle row, below, left to right

1. Ippolita Rock Candy Prince Collection ring with clear quartz and mother-of-pearl in sterling silver.

2. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch. 3. Breitling SuperOcean Heritage '57 Pastel Paradise with iced latte dial.

4. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch. 5. Ippolita Rock Candy Prince Collection rings.

Bottom row

Black and wine red Ripani crossbody clutches available at

Rangoni Firenze Shoes.

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This page, clockwise from top, from Fink's Jewelers: 1. David Yurman chain bracelet in sterling silver and

18 carat gold. 2. David Yurman black titanium chevron bracelet. 3. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph Watch.

4. David Yurman curb chain necklace in sterling silver and 18 carat gold.

5. Breitling SuperOcean Heritage '57 Pastal Paradise with iced latte dial. 6. David Yurman Streamline link bracelet in sterling silver. 7. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch.

8. Ippolito Classico chain necklace in 18 carat yellow gold. 9. Ladies David Yurman cable bracelet with diamonds.

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1. Nude jacket, yellow backpack and animal print sweater from Marta’s of Raleigh. 2. Sport plaid jacket, crewneck sweater and pants from Onward Reserve. 3. Three-Tone vest from Douglas Furs.

All jewelry and man's watch from Fink's Jewelers.

Opposite page, left to right

1. Three-tone vest from Douglas Furs, floral dress from Dress, black Ripani crossbody clutch and boots from Rangoni Firenze Shoes. 2. Animal print sweater and yellow backpack from Marta’s of Raleigh, forest green pants (styled as joggers) from Koket Boutique. Boots from The Gatorbug.

Thank you to

Barcelona Wine Bar and the Dillon for hosting us, and to the following people and businesses for making this story possible: Sofia Lujan Styling MASH Photography Van Fletcher Traona Kearney Cinthia Torres Cameron Clothing Copper Penny C.T. Weekends

Douglas Furs Dress Fink’s Jewelers The Gatorbug Koket Boutique Liles Clothing Studio Locke Management Marta’s of Raleigh

Onward Reserve Rangoni Firenze Shoes Swagger Boutique Von Kekel Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa

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S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T TRAVEL TIPS

What to Know as You Consider Travel Plans Today

By James M. Richardson, CFP, ChFC, APMA For many who love to travel, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough. While vaccines give us hope that the crisis will ease, traveling still requires careful planning. Here are some important considerations.

Check Requirements to Travel Destinations Currently, a number of countries and select U.S. states require proof of a negative COVID-19 test in the preceding 72 hours in order to enter.

Many planning overseas travel will be required to get a COVID-19 test in order to return home.

Being vaccinated generally does not alter the requirement to be tested first. If you’ve contracted COVID-19 within three months of your trip and are no longer symptomatic, you may not be required to get a test to re-enter the U.S. Take the time to explore the rules for your intended destination.

Note Airline Cancellation Policies The current environment increases the chance of altering plans at the last minute. Many airlines offer greater flexibility to deal with cancellations and changes than was the case prior to COVID-19.

Check with your carrier to understand their rules.

Staying Stateside Given the complications associated with airline and overseas travel, you might prefer car travel in the coming months. It can help limit your contact with larger groups, and most large chain hotels emphasize providing a safe environment. If you plan to vacation in the U.S. and have flexibility with time, driving may be simpler.

While you may not be able to collect a refund, many airlines will allow cancellations and apply what you paid toward rebooking a different flight, or offer a voucher for future travel. As you make plans, consider your willingness to fly with the same airline again to take advantage of this flexibility.

Reservations for Accommodations Major hotel chains and some services that allow you to reserve private rooms or properties may be more lenient these days when it comes to potential refunds, but check the reservation terms before locking in to know whether fees apply toward cancelling or cutting your trip short.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

Travel Insurance Given the added flexibility to rebook flights and cancel hotel reservations, that aspect of travel insurance may be less important today than it was prior to COVID-19. Yet some form of travel insurance may make sense, and medical coverage can be particularly important for overseas travel. Be aware that typical trip insurance won’t include coronavirus as a “covered reason” for cancellation. That may require a “cancel for any reason” policy. Be sure to understand the policy terms before you go.

James M. Richardson, CFP®, ChFC®, APMA®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner with Richardson Private Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services.

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20 Years Later

9/11

reflections on

North Carolina residents share their experiences of that tragic day INTRODUCTION AND Q&A BY BETH SHUGG PHOTOS BY BRUCE DEBOER (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

Photo by cmart7327/E+ via Getty Images

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eptember 11, 2001, started out like any other day. It was a pleasant 65 degrees in New York City, 70 degrees in Washington, D.C., and 55 degrees in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Families rushed to get ready for work and school. Military and civilian personnel began their commute through congested D.C. traffic to the Pentagon. Politicians headed to Capitol Hill. Wind wafted gently through a rural Pennsylvania field. Life carried on, as usual. Until 8:46 a.m.

That’s when our country—and world—changed forever.

8:46 a.m. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center.

9:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the south tower.

9:37 a.m. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.

10:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a Shanksville, Pennsylvania field.

Overall, 2,977 perished, including 2,753 who were killed as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center, 184 at the Pentagon and 40 in the United Airlines Flight 93 crash into what had been a peaceful Shanksville field. Not included in that death toll: 19 hijackers aboard the four jetliners.

We all remember where we were and what we were doing at that fateful moment when the first news reports came out. Mobile phones were not yet smart enough to tweet or ping out headlines. Most of us heard about al-Qaida’s deadly attack via TV news reports or phone calls.

Very few of us can say they were there—at ground zero—when tragedy struck. Here are perspectives from four North Carolinians who were. For one, ground zero was the World Trade Center. For another, it was near the Pentagon. You’ll also hear from a frontline reporter assigned to cover 9/11 for nine months, starting from day one. These North Carolinians experienced the terror of 9/11 in ways the rest of us are grateful we did not. Their emotional accounts of that tragic day are filled with reverence for those who lost their lives, and gratitude toward those who saved so many others.

During this 20th anniversary year, let us remember them all.

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n September 11, 2001, Nancy Panko, a retired pediatric nurse, was living in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, where she worked part-time in a dental office. She is now a writer who lives in Fuquay-Varina. Here is her story.

I was getting ready to go to work and gazed out the kitchen window to take in the gorgeous September day in central Pennsylvania. A news bulletin broke into regular programming on the TV announcing that at 8:46 a.m. an airplane had crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

My heart skipped a beat. I tried not to panic. My husband was in the city on one of his routine business trips. I started making phone calls, and it seemed like an eternity before I eventually heard his voice telling me that he was safe.

As I hung up the phone, I glanced out the kitchen window to see a large passenger plane flying over our valley. I thought it odd because, although we were in a flight pattern for west-bound aircraft, planes were usually at a much higher altitude. At the same time, a voice on TV reported that aircraft all over the nation were being grounded. I had a strange sense of foreboding. A short time later, a hijacked plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, 120 miles from my house, killing all aboard.

I watched the TV screen as both the north and south towers of the World Trade Center collapsed. I thought of three of our friends who worked in those buildings. Were they safe? Days later, we found out my friend, Jay, covered in ash, had walked from lower Manhattan to the Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, where he got a ride home.

Another friend, eight-month-pregnant Amy—a former NCAA national field hockey champion—was on the pedestrian bridge over the West Side Highway when the first plane struck.

She escaped through a building, ran toward the Hudson River, and was evacuated to New Jersey via ferry.

A family friend, Martin, was missing.

Months later, we were informed that Martin’s wedding ring had been found in the rubble, identified from the inscription inside.

After reading about the flight paths of the hijacked planes, my husband and I realized that United Airlines Flight 93 had been the aircraft I saw flying above our home before it deliberately crashed into the field near Shanksville.

September 11, 2001, will be etched in my mind forever.

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n September 11, 2001, Dan Connell worked as a senior communications analyst for OppenheimerFunds’ Corporate Technology Group on the 34th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center. He now lives in Apex with his wife and two teenage sons, and works as an executive director of information services for UNC Health.

I was coming upstairs from the subway into Two World Trade Center when the first plane hit One World Trade Center. We were underground, but still, it was loud enough that someone thought that it was a gunshot, sending panicked commuters back down an overcrowded stairwell. Eventually, I made my way up to ground level and security ushered me outside. I circled around the building to get a better vantage point where, through burning embers, I could see the damage to One World Trade Center. Cell service was limited, but I was able to let family know I was OK. Assuming this was an isolated event, like the bombing in 1993, I made my way across the street, intent on going to check on my coworkers and assess the information technology impact on my company.

Aside from the actual event, this was the first of many surreal moments of the day for me. The normally crowded streets that bordered Two World Trade Center were practically empty. There were crowds, but they were all across the street from the building, looking upward. I saw one person I recognized and she could not form words to answer my questions: “Did you see my team? Are they OK?” So I continued toward the building.

I was just yards away from the entrance to Two World Trade when the sound made by the roar of Flight 175’s engines reverberated

off the buildings, filling my chest. Its impact shook the earth—causing me to stagger and, driven by either luck, instinct or divine intervention—run inside. A first responder instructed me to evacuate, but fiery debris was raining down where I stood moments before. At this point my adrenaline must have kicked in because all I could remember hearing was white noise as I broke into a sprint toward the concourse. I realized that I was going to get hurt, or hurt someone else, so I slowed to a fast walk and encountered some older ladies who appeared to be tourists and somewhat lost. I suspect that I was in shock because I didn’t speak—just waved my arms directing them to the subway station exit. We came upon a Transit cop who was directing people to the subways—the only safe point of egress as debris and, tragically, people, were falling from the building. They boarded the train, I attempted to take the stairs to street level where I felt I had more control—as if anyone had any control at that point. The officer blocked my passage. I tried to walk around him and another, larger officer joined him.

So I reluctantly boarded the train, getting off at the first stop and walking back downtown toward the Trade Center.

By now I had bumped into some colleagues, and we learned that this was a coordinated attack. We were still several blocks away trying to comprehend what was

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happening when the building seemed to implode, sending a cloud of debris in every direction. We initially sought cover behind a garbage truck, but the driver jumped in and peeled away, leaving us exposed. So we headed across town toward the East River where there was greater visibility and water we could jump into for cover. As we distanced ourselves from the Trade Center, a fighter jet flew in from nowhere—pulled up in midair just over where Tower 1 was still standing, as if to survey the damage, and then took off again. It was unreal, and instilled a feeling of safety—like someone was there to protect us from something we were helpless against.

This was a crazy time. Businessmen and women having lost or broken their shoes were stopping to buy sneakers for the long walk uptown. Cell phones were being passed around so people could try to call loved ones. My colleagues and I were on the phone with our Denver office, reporting “who” we saw and “when” we saw them so they could account for everyone. I never would have expected to experience such a thing in America, and hope I never do again.

It was late morning when I finally arrived at my sisters’ office in midtown. I didn’t want to be inside, so, while waiting outside before heading to Penn Station, I noticed that the world was carrying on to some extent. Buses, FedEx trucks, businesses— all moving along. It didn’t feel real. We were fortunate enough to get one of the first trains to Long Island where, upon entering my other sisters’ home, my young nephew innocently asked, “Where are you going to

work tomorrow?” I didn’t know the answer, but I knew I was fortunate.

Two years ago was the first time I spoke about this publicly—during a department meeting at work, where we recognized the anniversary—and by “speak,” I mean to say that I cried my eyes out to a few hundred very supportive friends and colleagues.

While that was unusual for me, I do have my own traditions. Every year since, I watch the documentaries and attend memorials. I look at the pictures of those we lost, and think of those Transit cops who made me board that train, and realize they may have saved my life. I wonder if they made it home, and if the fact that I don’t recognize their faces among the first responders we lost is because they survived—or if, somehow, my subconscious self is protecting me from knowing? I hope and pray for the former.

I have heard so many stories like mine in the 20 years since 9/11. Overwhelmingly, the perspective survivors form is the same—and one that I share. It is not one rooted in hate, nor is it focused on why bad things happen or how some people can be so evil. Instead, they long for the cohesiveness we experienced in the days that followed 9/11. Their brush with evil and tragedy has only brought forth a greater appreciation for the good in this world, and a focus on the big and small positive impacts they can make. They volunteer, run charities, form support groups and inspire others to be their best—myself included.

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n September 11, 2001, John “Andy” Anderson, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who later worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, was a manager at a telecommunications company near Dulles International Airport. His wife, Lynne, was working across the street from the Pentagon for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense as a program manager for the Defense Finance and Accounting Agency. The Andersons, now retired, live in Washington, North Carolina, but frequent the Triangle to visit their daughter, who lives in Raleigh with her family.

I was working in an office outside the Beltway, overlooking Dulles International Airport. My wife worked for the Army in a building near the Pentagon. Like most everyone, the folks in my office were watching TV and the attack on the twin towers. Office conversations went from glib comments about another small plane flying into a building, like a recent event in Florida, to gasping “holy crap—oh my God ...” as information appeared before our eyes. Then we heard the chilling report of a crash at the Pentagon.

Nearly everyone knew someone who worked in or near the Pentagon. Friends were calling friends, babysitters, parents.

Reports whirled around the office of confirmed and unconfirmed positive contact with friends and family. Early in the morning, one of my friends called to see what I knew about what was happening. She had worked in the Pentagon and recognized that the place where the crash occurred was “the Navy” side. She talked about the horror, but commented some relief that that was a section being renovated, and likely fewer people were impacted. I mentioned to her that one of our friends, whom we had been out to dinner with two nights before, had said her office had just finished moving into newly renovated offices in the old “Navy” side. In fact, our friend’s office was on the outer ring. We didn’t know more. We tried

calling her and her husband, who also worked in the Pentagon on the opposite side. He knew nothing, not even where the plane hit. Then, phone connections stopped.

It became almost impossible to call anyone in the Pentagon area.

In addition to difficult communications, people were leaving the area and were permitted to go home. Anyone who has been in Washington when there is even a hint of a snowflake knows how bad traffic gets congested. Traffic now was much worse. There was almost total gridlock.

Even from my office several miles away, we tried to let people go home or pick up children early. Several of us stayed late into the evening until we received reports that the traffic had subsided in some areas.

Some opted to sleep in the office.

From our office, we could also see planes landing at Dulles more rapidly than usual.

There were no planes taking off. This reflected what we had seen on TV with all those FAA inflight airplane symbols in just minutes showing they had landed—landed somewhere en route to somewhere else.

From my viewpoint, I could not imagine what was going on, but what I could sense out the window was an eerie silence of what is normally a noisy approach pattern for Dulles. It was strangely and quickly quiet.

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jets shooting across the sky. As a retired Army guy with some combat experience, I knew this was for real—and serious—whatever was happening. I could feel the cold sense you get when you sense fear. How could anyone attack us, the greatest people on Earth? Why? Fear turned to anger. The twin towers were down. A plane had crashed in Pennsylvania and our Pentagon had been attacked.

I had not been personally impacted, but felt I had been personally attacked. I could only imagine those more personally impacted. I was pissed and mad as hell.

I got home late that night with some traffic delay. My wife had arrived a few minutes before with more traffic delays. A silent hug communicated our feelings, our confusion, our fears and our concerns for the people who were directly impacted. We knew we were lucky this time. We weren’t sure what would happen. We knew nothing about our friend who had just moved into offices we now knew were ground zero.

Later that night we got a call about our friend who had moved to her office in the Pentagon. She had been out of the office at a meeting in a different building. The nose of the plane hit where her new office was. Her secretary and several members of her staff were killed. Her executive officer and more of her staff were severely injured.

In the adjacent office, several other senior officials and staff members were killed or injured. Her husband had left the Pentagon, now knowing where the plane had crashed, but not the status of his wife. Our friend and her husband found they had both survived when she opened the door that evening. She said she had been in traffic for several hours and unable to contact her husband, or anyone. That hug was certainly more emotional than the hug with my wife. I know how I felt, and could only imagine how those more directly impacted were affected.

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A Q&A WITH JACKIE HYLAND

n September 11, 2001, Jackie Hyland was an anchor and reporter for WPIX channel 11 in New York City. She worked there from 2000 to 2005, and again from 2009 to 2011. She now lives in Cary and works as the media relations manager for Vested, a financial communications agency. Hyland was on the scene in lower Manhattan on 9/11, and covered it for the next nine months.

How did 9/11 start out for you?

It started out as just another ordinary day and turned into a day that changed the world. I remember the day so clearly—it was the perfect September day: beautiful, clear, sunny. It was also primary election day in New York City. I worked the evening shift at WPIX from 3 to 11 p.m. I was up early that day, like most mornings, with my 3-year-old daughter. I turned on the local news so I had an idea of what my workday could look like.

The screen was filled with live pictures from lower Manhattan.

The anchors were talking about what appeared to be a small plane that had lost its way and was heading straight for the World Trade Center. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

People were in the building—how could this plane have gone so off course? Suddenly, the plane plunged into the side of the building. So many images flash through my mind: an explosion, white smoke, then black smoke billowing out of the building.

A second plane crashing into the second tower. More smoke, a gaping hole.

As if on cue, my work phone started ringing. My assistant news director was asking me to come to work as soon as

possible. I quickly got ready, gathered my 3-year-old daughter, and drove around the corner to my mother-in-law’s house. She and my sister-in-law were glued to the television, both in tears, begging me not to go to work. By now both towers had collapsed. Fear had gripped every corner of the city. I was terrified but calm. I knew I had to go to work—this is what I had signed up for as a journalist.

I lived in Queens, so my route to work every day into the city was over the Queensboro, or 59th Street bridge. On a normal day, the area around the bridge is hectic with traffic. On this day, it was sheer chaos. The bridge had been shut down going into the city. Only first responders like police officers, nurses, doctors, firefighters and journalists were allowed into the city. There was a catch: You had to walk over the bridge—no cars were allowed. As I was navigating the crowded streets, I got into a car accident—someone hit me from behind. He didn’t stop to see if I was OK—he took off. I had little time to think about it. I parked my car near the bridge and walked to the entrance of it, where I showed a police officer my New York City Press Pass.

I began my journey into Manhattan.

Thousands of people were fleeing the city

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How were you getting information about what was happening?

In 2001, technology was not like it is today.

While I was in the studio, on set and anchoring, I received information from a producer or a production assistant who delivered the latest wire copy to us on set.

We engaged in some plain, old-fashioned reporting by watching the scene unfold live on TV monitors, talking over the live pictures. The news was pouring in. We were all trying to make sense of it and, at the same time, share it with viewers.

I wasn’t on set very long when newsroom managers sent me down to the site.

Remember, that first day, we weren’t calling it “ground zero.” That name came later. My assignment was City Hall—I was going to relieve a crew that had been working all morning. Longtime WPIX photographer Willie Hayes and I drove downtown. It was early afternoon by now. Both buildings had

AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AFTER 9/11

collapsed. As we navigated our way downtown, people were still making their way uptown. The streets were deserted for the most part. The plume of thick, black smoke still hung over the city as a sinister reminder of what was unfolding.

Not long after I got to City Hall, all 47 stories of 7 World Trade Center collapsed.

I clearly remember John Frasse, a WPIX photographer on the scene with me, say “Oh no—here it comes.” I said, “What’s coming?”

He said, “Look up.” When I did, it was raining soot on us. We were suddenly covered in a fine white powder. We could hardly see in front of us, and all around we were shrouded in a cloud of soot that lasted for hours. There was little time to think about what had just happened. Producers wanted live pictures and eyewitness accounts of what was happening— and it was my job to deliver it. I was live well into the night and early morning hours until another news crew relieved us. I spent that first day and night sharing the unbelievable stories of what people saw and heard. It was really raw, down and dirty reporting.

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over the bridge. They were scared. I was scared, too. No one knew what was going on.

As I walked over the bridge, I could clearly see lower Manhattan and an ominous, big, black cloud lurking over the lower half of the city. It was terrifying.

I walked to 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues to the Daily News building, and the home of WPIX. Karen Scott, my news director, was near the assignment desk. She jumped up and said, “Jackie, we are going to need you on the set right away.” There was no script, nothing in the teleprompter. We watched a live feed on monitors and talked about what we saw. We also spoke with reporters live on the scene.

The whole thing was surreal.

WPIX is considered a superstation, which means it can broadcast outside its originating media market. It can be seen in different parts of the country, and even the Caribbean. I remember months after 9/11, friends told me that they were watching me report from lower Manhattan and that it brought them great comfort to see me there telling the story of 9/11. It meant a lot to me knowing that I was somehow helping them.

When people were coming out from “the pile,” what did they look like?

Soot-covered, exhausted, sad, crying, scared.

The emotions just ranged. People were terrified. And even in the days, the weeks and the months after 9/11, there was one feeling in New York. Everybody was bonded together in grief. We were all in this together, and we were going to get through it together.

It was devastating—so many lives lost and the New York City skyline changed forever.

The twin towers were a beautiful part of the stunning skyline. Suddenly, they were gone.

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Completely obliterated from the skyline. For me, as a New Yorker, it was devastating.

All-day, every day, it was the leading story. I can remember being live on TV in certain parts of the city, and people would come up to me crying and begging me to help them find their loved ones. I felt horrible because I knew I couldn’t help them, but I did share their stories. There was such sadness and fear. There were days that I would sit in the news van to take a break and cry.

What did you say to comfort them?

It was often hard to find the right words, but I took the time to listen to everyone who approached me. I felt their pain and anguish.

A trend started early on in the city. People started posting pictures of lost loved ones around the city. Pictures clung to lampposts, bulletin boards, subway cars and hospital walls. Missing posters begged passersby to recall where they had last seen this face.

Each face had its own story.

What stories from 9/11 stand out to you more than others?

There were so many stories ... stories of people who were able to help others get down the stairwell, get out of the building on time.

The stories of the people who were supposed to go to work that day and didn’t, of people who witnessed a lot—who were there, and

saw unspeakable images. And of course, 2,977 stories of lives that were lost.

In what ways has New York City commemorated this tragedy year after year?

Over the years New York City has marked the day in many different ways. Having family members read out the name of every victim.

There was also the Tribute in Light—a powerful public art installation from dusk to dawn that was first presented on the six-month anniversary of 9/11. The lights are an iconic symbol and honor those killed and the unbreakable spirit of New York. I have visited the site many times over the years; I saw it change and saw new buildings go up. I have been to the top of One World Trade Center—both the old and new buildings— and I’ve been to the 9/11 Museum. It’s a beautiful museum, filled with haunting memories of that day.

How has this experience changed you?

The shock and horror of that day haunted me for years, and it took its toll not just on New Yorkers, but on every American. I spent that day on the frontlines, closer to the story than most people. 9/11 changed so much—from how we live to how we travel. The agony, the heroism, the faces, the sights, and the smells all remain imprinted in my mind and on my heart. I will never forget.

Seventeen American authors—including Nancy Panko—share their memories of September 11, 2001, in “9/11 That Beautiful, Broken Day,” a collection of stories, poetry and essays by NC Scribes, a local writers’ group. Their writings make clear the deep impact this day had in the hearts and minds of people all over the U.S. Order a copy via Amazon. All proceeds from online sales go to Military Missions in Action, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting disabled veterans, active-duty military and their families.

Visit midtownmag.com/calendarofevents to find information about commemorative 9/11 events happening around the Triangle.

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Welcome Home,

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What newcomers need to know as they settle into

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, Y'all!

Wake County

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF

W

elcome to Raleigh!

You’ll soon

understand why this area is consistently named one of the best places to live in America—most recently climbing to No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report’s “150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021–2022.”

With endless career opportunities and growth potential, top-notch education options and family-friendly neighborhoods surrounded by abundant green space, the City of Oaks welcomes you with open arms.

Don’t wait until the last

box is unpacked to explore your new town! Here are a few things to do and places to see now that you call Wake County home.

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Bookmark These Sites: • midtownmag.com

• midtownraleighalliance.org • downtownraleigh.org • visitraleigh.com

Get Schooled

• raleighnc.gov

• shoplocalraleigh.com

Wake County Public School System accommodates kindergarten through grade 12, with a mix of traditional and year-round schedules. Parents can also apply for their student(s) to attend magnet, STEM or baccalaureate programs. Visit wcpss.net to learn more about the school system, and wwwgis2.wcpss.net/addressLookup to find a list of school choices based on your home address (make sure the “L” in the URL is capitalized).

Charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that rely on a lottery system for admittance. These schools operate separately from WCPSS. Think free independent school with a private school feel, as well as a unique mission and curriculum. Visit dpi.nc.gov and click on “Districts & Schools” then “Charter Schools” to see which ones are located near you.

Wake County is also home to a wide selection of private schools you can consider sending your child(ren) to.

Here are some to explore:

• wakegov.com

House Hunting Home buying can be overwhelming, especially with a market as competitive as Wake County’s. If you’re currently renting here but have found a home you’d like to purchase, be prepared to act quickly. “It’s certainly a seller’s market right now, but buyers should stay optimistic,” says LaCole Bailey, a real estate broker with eXp Realty. “Know what you want in a home and be ready to make quick decisions.”

From high-rise city condos to a hideaway in the woods, the Triangle has it all. “Raleigh (and its surrounding areas) is one of the best places in the country to buy real estate,” Bailey says.

“Whether you dream of a sprawling estate with room to roam, or you’re seeking a starter home for a young family on a tight budget, Wake County has real estate for everyone.”

>> Raleigh

• Cardinal Gibbons High School – cghsnc.org • Grace Christian School – gracechristian.net • Governor Morehead School (K–12 public school

for the blind) – governormorehead.net • Neuse Christian Academy – neusechristian.com • North Raleigh Christian Academy – nrcaknights.com • Raleigh Christian Academy – raleighchristian.com • Ravenscroft School – ravenscroft.org • Saint Mary’s School – sms.edu • Thales Academy (multiple locations throughout

Wake County) – thalesacademy.org • Wake Christian Academy – wakechristianacademy.com

>> Cary/Apex

• Cary Academy – caryacademy.org • Cary Christian School – carychristianschool.org • St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School – school.stmm.net • Resurrection Lutheran School – rlcary.org • Thales Academy (multiple locations throughout

Wake County) – thalesacademy.org

Photo by Roger Winstead/visitraleigh.com

>> Colleges & Univerisities

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• Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law – law.campbell.edu • Duke University – duke.edu • Meredith College – meredith.edu • North Carolina Central University – nccu.edu • North Carolina State University – ncsu.edu • Shaw University (the U.S.’s second-oldest historically

black college or university) – shawu.edu • St. Augustine’s University – st-aug.edu • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – unc.edu • Wake Technical Community College – waketech.edu • William Peace University – peace.edu

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NORTH HILLS SHOPPING CENTER

Register to Vote: Photo by Rob Laughter/visitraleigh.com

• ncsbe.gov

VILLAGE DISTRICT SHOPPING CENTER

Retail Therapy Wake County is a shopper’s paradise!

Designer names blend with one-of-a-kind shops in these shopping centers. Also, be sure to check out the quaint downtown districts of Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs and Wake Forest when you need some retail therapy.

Register to Drive: • ncdot.gov/dmv

• Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh) – shopcrabtree.com • North Hills (Raleigh) – visitnorthhills.com • Waverly Place (Cary) – waverlycary.com • The Streets at Southpoint (Durham) – streetsatsouthpoint.com • Triangle Town Center (Raleigh) – triangletowncenter.com • Village District (Raleigh) – shopvillagedistrict.com

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Foodies Unite Wake County’s dining scene has become as eclectic as its residents.

Named one of America’s “Hottest Food Cities” by Zagat, Raleigh draws both top and novice chefs. “Raleigh’s emerging food scene is diverse and exciting,” says Scott Crawford, acclaimed chef and owner of Crawford and Son, Jolie and Crawford Cookshop. “Newcomers should check out the hidden gems as well as the better-known staples.”

It’s a good thing we have plenty of both! Here are a few gems and staples.

Gems:

• Bida Manda – bidamanda.com • Brewery Bhavana (right next to Bida Manda) –

brewerybhavana.com

• Crawford and Son – crawfordandsonrestaurant.com • Poole’s Diner (2019 James Beard “Outstanding

Chef” award winner Ashley Christensen is at the

helm here) – ac-restaurants.com/pooles • Stir – stirraleigh.com • Vieni Ristobar – vieniristobar.com

Food Halls:

• Transfer Co. Food Hall – transfercofoodhall.com • Morgan Street Food Hall – morganfoodhall.com • Boxyard RTP – boxyard.rtp.org

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Staples:

Sunday Funday

• Angus Barn – angusbarn.com • Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque – clydecoopersbbq.com • Players Retreat – playersretreat.com • The Roast Grill – roastgrill.com • Char-Grill – chargrillusa.com

Take it easy or test your limits. Sundays are for relaxing and having fun, and whether you want a thrill or to chill, Wake County has plenty to offer of whatever you like to do on your day off. Try these places out for size.

• The State Farmers Market: Enjoy homemade lemonade inside and shop fresh produce outside.

ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/index.htm

Photo by Brian Strickland/visitraleigh.com

MORGAN STREET FOOD HALL

• TreeRunner Raleigh Adventure Park: For a literal change of scenery, scale a series of treetops on these high ropes courses. treerunnerparks.com/raleigh

• North Carolina Museum of Art: Beauty

doesn’t only hang on the interior walls here. After

you explore vast collections of prized art, save time

to hike the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park.

ncartmuseum.org • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences:

Journey through this museum to connect with

nature, see dueling dinosaurs and more.

naturalsciences.org • North Carolina Museum of History:

Explore North Carolina’s history and, beginning

October 23, view “Downton Abbey” costumes.

ncmuseumofhistory.org • Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery: Don’t miss the chance to try North

Carolina State University’s very own ice cream.

Bet you’ve never had it in such a picturesque

location, either—and certainly not with the

cows that made it! howlingcow.ncsu.edu

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Hit the Town

There are unlimited options for fun throughout Wake County. Whether you like to put the pedal to the metal or have someone else do the driving, here are a few options for a night out on the town.

• Rush Hour Karting: With 40 mph karts, axe throwing, arcade games and a tavern, Rush Hour Karting—just southeast of Raleigh in Garner—offers fun for all ages.

rushhourkarting.com

• The Great Raleigh Trolley: What better way to learn about Raleigh than on a trolley? Hop on one for a tour of the City of Oaks. greatraleightrolley.com • Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing/Boylan Street Bridge: Have a beer and some

dinner while taking in an amazing view of downtown Raleigh. wyehill.com • Videri Chocolate Factory: Check out the inside of a real chocolate factory,

but don’t forget to indulge! viderichocolatefactory.com • Craft Breweries: Find your new favorite brew at one of Wake County’s countless breweries. Trophy Brewing, Aviator Brewing, Bond Brothers Beer

Company and Bombshell Beer Company are a few of our favorites.

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TROPHY BREWING

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Play Ball

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From AstroTurf to ice floors, Wake County is host to a number of college and professional sports teams. Get your fill of hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball and more right here in the Triangle.

• Carolina Hurricanes: nhl.com/hurricanes • ACC College Sports (NCSU, UNC–Chapel Hill

and Duke University): theacc.com • Durham Bulls: milb.com/durham • NC Courage: nccourage.com

Turn to page 74 for a feature about parenting

youth athletes, which lists local youth recreation and club sports organizations.

• Holly Springs Salamanders:

salamandersbaseball.com

• Carolina Mudcats: milb.com/carolina-mudcats • Wake County Speedway: wcspeedway.com

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Picnics & Play Dates Kids will never need to be left out of the fun, as Wake County is home to endless playgrounds and picnic spaces.

Every family has their favorites; here are some of ours.

Photo by Brian Strickland/visitraleigh.com

WILLIAM B. UMSTEAD STATE PARK

• Marbles Kids Museum: Build with giant Legos and watch as little ones unleash their inner pirate.

This children’s museum is filled with indoor and outdoor play spaces where kids can let their imagination go wild. marbleskidsmuseum.org • Dorothea Dix Park: Find plenty of room to spread out a picnic blanket or fly a kite. This park also offers the perfect spot to enjoy a view of downtown Raleigh. dorotheadixpark.org

• Pullen Park: The oldest park in North Carolina offers a 1910 Dentzel carousel, train, pedal boats, kiddie boats, a traditional playground and scenic picnic spots. raleighnc.gov/places/pullen-park • Sassafras All Children’s Playground at Laurel Hills Park: Designed with structures that allow children of all physical capabilities to join in the fun, this playground is surrounded by athletic fields, a recreation center, a basketball court and a pond. raleighnc.gov/places/laurel-hills-park

Fresh Air & Photo Ops Wake County is home to countless green spaces, making it easy to plan your escape to nature. Whether you want to exercise and socialize, picnic, or lie in the sun and meditate, you’ll find the perfect spot at one of these outdoor spaces.

• Neuse River Greenway Trail: The longest greenway trail in North Carolina features several river crossings and two suspension bridges. The 10-foot-wide asphalt path is perfect for bikers and runners. raleighnc.gov/places/

neuse-river-greenway-trail

• William B. Umstead State Park: Take advantage of extensive hiking and multiuse trails amongst a scenic backdrop just steps from Interstate 40 and U.S. 70. ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park/home

• JC Raulston Arboretum: Step into this stunning botanical garden in the heart of the city and you’ll feel like you have been transported into a fairytale. jcra.ncsu.edu • Historic Yates Mill County Park: Learn about Wake County’s last standing mill, walk the serene trails and fish from designated areas. You’ll quickly figure out why this is a popular family photo spot. wakegov.com (search for “Yates Mill”)

A few other don’t-miss spots include: WRAL-TV Azalea Gardens (wral-gardens.com), Lake Johnson Park (raleighnc.gov/places/ lake-johnson-park), and the Lake Pine Loop at Apex Community Park (apexnc.org/795/apex-community-park). For a full list of parks and recreational spaces, visit wakegov.com.

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The in-person 2021 IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival will also feature a virtual component.

Day Trip Destinations Being in central North Carolina means you’re just a short car ride away from either Wilmington-area beaches or the mountains, so buckle up and enjoy the ride—and view!

• Raleigh to Wilmington: 130 miles • Raleigh to Boone: 189 miles • Raleigh to the NC Zoo: 73 miles • Raleigh to Charlotte: 149 miles

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Fun Festivals & Can’t-Miss Events

Photo by Michael Robson/visitraleigh.com

• Hopscotch Music Festival: September 9–11. Enjoy all genres of music with shows spread out between City Plaza, Moore Square, Red Hat Amphitheatre and various clubs. hopscotchmusicfest.com

• Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival: September 10–11.

Experience a whole hog pickin’ at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Use the souvenir glass you’ll receive upon entering to sample bourbon and beer. beerandbourbon.com • Brewgaloo: September 17-18. This two-day festival in downtown Raleigh features over 110 craft breweries from all over North Carolina, as well as food trucks, music and other local vendors. shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo • IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival: September 28–October 2.

Enjoy performers like Sierra Hull, The Del McCoury Band, Steep Canyon Rangers and others during this in-person event, which will also feature a virtual component. ibma.org • Phillips Farms’ Haunted Farm: Friday and Saturday evenings, beginning the last weekend of September through October. Get spooked on The Field of Lost Souls and The Rebellion Trail. If screams aren’t your thing, enjoy scare-free daytime activities. phillipsfarmsofcary.com • North Carolina State Fair: October 14–24. This annual event showcases everything that makes North Carolina special, from livestock and agriculture to food, rides and talent. ncstatefair.org

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RAISING THE GAME

7 TIPS FOR HELPING KIDS MAKE THE MOST OF YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCES

BY KURT DUSTERBERG

A

chapter of our family’s life came to a bittersweet conclusion recently. On a warm afternoon in June, our son Conner, a senior pitcher at Apex Friendship High School, recorded the last out of the season. When the final batter for Garner Magnet High School flied out to right field, Conner smiled, walked off the mound and hugged his teammates.

Just like that, his nine years of baseball were over.

They were wonderful years for Conner, and also for the rest of our family, just as we experienced a few years ago with our daughter, Karen, a pitcher for the Apex Friendship High School softball team.

Throughout these years of endless trips to ballfields, I’ve felt fortunate that both of our kids played competitively all the way through high school. Kids who play a sport through their teen years learn so much about teamwork, making sacrifices, facing pressure, accepting a role, and coping with success and failure. It’s a well-worn cliché, but playing a sport teaches life lessons.

Of course, most kids don’t stick with sports until the end of high school, for a variety of acceptable reasons. I have coached many of our daughter’s softball teams, from recreation and travel leagues to high school. I’ve coached baseball, too. Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of athletes give up the game—and often not the players I expected.

When I’ve spoken to their parents in those instances, they often expressed disappointment, wishing their children had continued to benefit from the personal growth and the joy of athletic achievement.

So, what role should parents play in our children’s sports careers? After raising two young athletes and coaching more than 200 others, I believe it should be a meaningful one. I often joke that the difference between academics and athletics for parents is that we don’t go to school and cheer for our kids during a history test. That’s the beauty of sports: We can prepare, guide and support them in unique ways that can sustain and strengthen them. From that first step onto a field or court—or plunge into a swimming pool—parents can have a profound influence on the success and duration of their children’s playing days. It’s not always easy. Sometimes it’s about avoiding missteps, too. But here are seven ways I believe parents can help their kids make the most of a wonderful era in life.

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PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR DAY ONE.

It’s a parent’s job to teach the basics before the first team practice, whether your child is kicking and passing a soccer ball, or throwing and catching a baseball or softball. Having a bit of confidence helps young athletes embrace the challenge. If they aren’t prepared, most kids will feel isolated and embarrassed, and they won’t want to come back to the second practice, let alone the rest of the season.

GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK.

Get input from people you trust. At some point, you and your child might consider playing at a more advanced level. Talk to parents and athletes who have played for a particular organization or coach.

Some high-profile organizations are more interested in your money than coaching your son or daughter. If your child has not reached high school, there is still plenty of time to grow and improve. Look for an opportunity or team where you have some assurance that your child will play regularly, and where there is an emphasis on skill development.

AVOID “PLAYING UP.”

It’s fairly common for parents to conclude that their child is good enough to play against an older age group. For a few truly exceptional athletes, this is a reasonable option. Most of the time, however, it’s a bad idea. Rarely is a 14-year-old, for example, a good fit on a 16U team. Sixteen-year-olds have a competitive advantage with size, strength and experience. Just as important, 14-year-olds are at a different level of personal development than 16-year-olds. Creating an awkward social dynamic can detract from the sports experience. In most cases, your child will be best served playing with like-minded, age-appropriate peers.

DON’T PLAY YEAR-ROUND.

With many sports, there are opportunities to play and train all year.

There are two major reasons to avoid this. First, kids who play one sport without a period of rest and recovery are prone to debilitating overuse injuries. Shoulders, arms, hips and knees need time to rest and recover. If your child wants to compete all year, encourage another sport that emphasizes different skills and dynamic movements. Second, the mind needs time to rest, too. The constant mental pressure of training and competition can be exhausting.

Playing year-round leads to burnout. Surprisingly, many talented athletes quit just as they reach their chance to play a varsity sport in high school.

REMIND YOURSELF: “THIS IS NOT MY ATHLETIC CAREER.”

The quickest way to ruin a kid’s love for a sport is to be an overbearing parent. If you find yourself critiquing your child’s performance on the drive home, “coaching” him or her during the game, or pressing your young athlete to meet your standards, your child will feel pressure and lose interest. One more thing: Don’t push your son or daughter to pursue a college athletic scholarship. If your child has the talent and interest to play in college, that conversation will occur naturally. The truth is, most high school athletes aren’t interested in playing a competitive sport in college. As a coach, I always told the parents of my players, “The high school varsity team is the natural finish line for a sports career.” That’s a healthy way of acknowledging what we knew at the first practice of the first season: It’s just a game.

FIND A GOOD PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR.

If your son or daughter loves to practice, consider taking lessons from a qualified instructor. Across the Triangle, there are many retired collegiate and professional athletes who can help kids improve their technique, accelerate their growth and solidify their skill set.

Find someone whose teaching style fits with your child’s learning style, and try to take lessons regularly. This extra step is often what separates elite athletes from their peers.

JADE DEMPS

COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL'S JADE DEMPS WITH MOM KEISHA AND BROTHER THOMAS

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL PLAYER SAM HIGHFILL AND FAMILY

Jade Demps, member of the University of Wisconsin Volley ball team, courtesy of the Demps family

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GOOD PLACES TO GET STARTED If you have a child interested in playing a sport, here are some local recreational programs and organizations to consider checking out: North Carolina FC Youth: ncfcyouth.com Triangle Aquatic Center: triangleaquatics.org North Carolina Volleyball Academy: ncacademyvb.org Triangle Volleyball Club: trianglevolleyball.org Wake Competition Center: wakecompetitioncenter.com NetSports: netsportsnc.com West Raleigh Baseball: westraleighbaseball.org CONNER AND KAREN DUSTERBERG

Raleigh Youth Sports: raleighnc.gov/supportpages/youth-athletics

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PLAN A WINE ADVENTURE EXPLORE VITICULTURAL OFFERINGS IN THE TRIANGLE AND BEYOND

BY CAITLYN WHEELER Photo courtesy of Cloer Family Vineyards

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Like its barbecue and beaches, North Carolina’s wineries are eclectic, unique and worth getting to know. From nearby Cloer Family Vineyards just off the American Tobacco Trail in Apex, to 70-acre Childress Vineyards at the base of the Yadkin Valley, Triangle residents have convenient access to a variety of wine adventures in all directions.

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orth Carolina has a surprisingly robust viticultural history. The oldest cultivated grapevine in the U.S., the gnarled “Mother Vine,” is on Roanoke Island in Manteo.

The U.S.’s most visited winery is the Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville (it draws more than a million guests a year). And, before Prohibition, North Carolina’s “Virginia Dare” wine, made near Medoc Mountain, was one of the country’s best-selling brands.

(The Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma, California, now owns and celebrates this wine.)

Over the last 20 years, the Tar Heel state has re-embraced their viticultural promise, claiming more than 200 wineries from Manteo to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Vintners are producing not only sweet wines from Muscadine grapes, which have traditionally grown well in the Sandhills and Piedmont regions, but also a variety of dry, European-style wines from vinifera grapes, which favor the mountains’ hillier landscape and milder temperatures.

As the North Carolina wine industry accumulates accolades, discover how the “terroir” (climate and soil) here affects this ancient beverage. Many wineries offer more than wine: verdant views, excellent food, live music, grape-stomping festivals—even sporting events. Best of all, their winemakers will woo you with passionate personal stories and their individual approach to making wine. Let’s take a tour.

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Cloer Family Vineyards 8624 Castleberry Road Apex, North Carolina 27523 919.387.5760 cloerfamilyvineyards.com

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In 2010, Tam Cloer, the second-generation owner of an 18-acre farm and family landscaping business in Apex, pursued a personal passion by opening Cloer Family Vineyards. Tam learned the fine art of winemaking from an elderly neighbor growing up, and has been continually grateful for the generous mentorship he received from the North Carolina winemaking community. He now offers wine tastings to delighted family and friends, and produces 600 cases of wine a year.

“Tam is the winemaker, I’m the taster,” says Tam’s wife, Pam Cloer, who manages the winery. “It works out great.”

At first, the Cloers experimented with growing vinifera and French hybrid grapes, but after years of fighting off mold and mildew, Tam turned to a team of horticultural researchers at North Carolina State University who recommended planting Muscadine grapes, which are native to our state. The plants thrived. The Cloers now use the grapes they grow in Apex to make dry muscadine wines, and rely on grapes grown in the North Carolina mountains to make European-style wines.

“They’ve got a very distinct taste,” Pam says of their muscadine wines.

“Some people say they taste just like true Southern hospitality.”

The only winery in the Triangle with a vineyard, Cloer Family Vineyards offers beautiful outdoor patios and spaces for a picnic, or just to sip wine. And there is more to experience than wine. “Little kids love our sheep,” Pam says.

Many of their guests come by bike via the American Tobacco Trail, or park their cars at the winery and use it as a starting point to bike the trail, saving the wine tasting as a treat at the end of their ride. The winery is open Fridays and Saturdays, and all five of the wineries’ wines are included in the Cloer Family Vineyard flight.

Tam, Ashley, Pam and Taylor Cloer

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Chatham Hill Winery 8245 Chapel Hill Road Cary, North Carolina 27513 919.380.7135 chathamhillwine.com

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Calling itself “an urban winery in the heart of North Carolina,” Chatham Hill Winery offers local art, live music on Fridays, and a variety of North Carolina wines. Established in 1999 at the beginning of North Carolina’s wine revival, Chatham Hill Winery’s winemakers have spent the last 20 years perfecting wines that reflect the terroir of its sourced grapes—that is, the North Carolina mountains.

Head winemaker Richard Maestri fell hard for the winemaking process while visiting Chatham Hill Winery years ago. He returned to volunteer—first to help with bottling, then to take on more complex roles. He entered the realm of winemaking after becoming close with the winery’s original winemaker, Marek Wojciechowski, who had a Ph.D. in chemistry and an infectious passion for wine.

“We can’t grow the grapes we want in the Triangle,” Maestri says.

So, they source most of them from vineyards located in the North Carolina mountains. They take meticulous care to ensure the fruit meets their standards, and stay in constant touch with growers as the harvest approaches. Maestri tests FedEx packages of grapes for sugar and acidity levels until the grapes are just right. “Every year is different,” he says. “The harvest is very dependent on temperatures and rainfall. You have to play with what you get.”

Maestri prefers grapes that thrive in North Carolina’s heat and humidity, which leads Chatham Hill Winery to specialize in some lesser-known wines, like cabernet franc and viognier. Maestri’s personal goal is to “use North Carolina’s strengths” to create a full-bodied wine that is “full of aroma and flavor but with a smooth, easy finish.” His broader goal is to make wines that his customers— with all their different taste palettes—will love.

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Honeygirl Meadery 105 Hood Street, #6 Durham, North Carolina 27701 919.399.3056 honeygirlmeadery.com

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“People come to mead with different preconceptions,” says Diane Currier, owner and mead maker at Honeygirl Meadery. She notes that some people associate mead with its historic use as a tonic, or with the syrupy sweet drink served at Renaissance fairs, or with “The Hobbit” or “Game of Thrones.”

But along with the popularity of craft beers and ciders, mead has become a new “it” beverage. “There has been an explosion of attention,” says Currier, whose own interest was sparked by a hike through a field of fireweed flowers in Alaska, followed by drinking a glass of fireweed mead and “seeing the connection between the beautiful, fragrant flowers and the honey-based wine.”

Mead relies on sweet honey for its primary fermentable sugar, but Honeygirl’s meads range from bone dry to semisweet. The unique result, Currier says, is similar to wine. It consists of 12% alcohol and pairs perfectly with a savory meal, reflecting the seasonality of its ingredients with just “a perception of honey on the tongue,” she says.

Honeygirl’s classic dry Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wildflower Mead won the 2020 drink of the year in Our State’s Made in NC Awards, and Currier hopes to spread the word about her many other mead styles and flavor expressions. “In some, we capture a seasonal taste using fresh local fruit or flowers,” she says. “In others, we use herbs.”

In summer, she makes a blueberry mojito mead, which includes blueberries, honey, lime and mint. For the holidays, she likes to make mead with cranberries, honey and white grapes. In addition to wine-style meads, Honeygirl makes apple meads, or “cysers,” which are aged in a bourbon barrel. She also makes sparkling meads called “session meads,” which consist of 7% alcohol and taste more like cider.

If you visit Honeygirl Meadery, try a mead flight or schedule a mead-maker tour. Currier recommends bringing a picnic or ordering via DoorDash from a downtown Durham hotspot, then purchasing a bottle of mead to enjoy with it while sitting at one of the meadery’s outdoor tables.

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Botanist and Barrel 105 Persimmon Hill Lane Cedar Grove, North Carolina 27231 919.644.7777 botanistandbarrel.com As a lifelong farmer, Lyndon Smith fully understands how important, delicious and superior fresh produce is, and wondered why he couldn’t find any fresh, natural, local ciders or wines in the South.

Along with his wife, Amie Fields (a certified pommelier); his sister, Kether Smith; and her husband Deric McHenry (both culinary experts), Smith founded Botanist and Barrel. Their goal: to produce natural, minimalist wines and ciders. The team makes wines under the “DéFi” label. Why “DéFi”? “No one thought we could do it,” Smith says.

The use of French is also a nod to the foursome’s various French ancestries and their shared admiration for the French tradition of making natural wines. DéFi wines are “pét-nat,” which means they are naturally sparkling wines that were fermented in the bottle rather than with added sugars and yeasts.

Despite the French reference, Botanist and Barrel is not trying to compete with European wines. “‘Just as good as?’ is the wrong question,” Fields points out. “When we make cider or wine, we would love to kick butt versus the European cideries, but that’s not the right lens. The right approach is to focus on what we have right here in North Carolina to make the best possible product.”

Fields describes Botanist and Barrel’s natural wines and ciders as “serious,” “adventurous” and “very local.” To that end, Smith has become a collector of ugly fruit that is still sweet and flavorful, but has been cast off by North Carolina farmers because it isn’t “pretty enough” to sell to consumers. Through his network of farmers, he receives blackberries, pineapples and apples for Botanist and Barrel's wines and ciders.

The fruit taste, Fields says, captures the very essence of the fruit without being overpowering. “Like having a glass of Champagne with a strawberry in it,” she explains.

“Stop by so we can geek out with you,” Smith encourages. “We are incredibly passionate about what we do and want you to have a unique experience.”

Go for the wines and ciders, and stay for the food trucks and pop-ups that routinely show up at the farm. “We get weird, fun stuff,” Smith says of the vendors: “raclette, oysters, lobster dogs and vegan options.”

In addition to the cidery and winery in Cedar Grove, Botanist and Barrel offers a tasting bar and bottle shop in Asheville. Learn more about its offerings at botanistandbarrelasheville.com.

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Grove Winery 7360 Brooks Bridge Road Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249 336.584.4060 grovewinery.com Just an hour northwest of Raleigh, the Haw River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the closest of North Carolina’s five federally recognized grape-growing regions to the Triangle. The Grove Winery, a great place to start a Haw River winery tour—or to visit as a destination on its own—concentrates on classic, Europeanstyle wines, including a multi-award-winning malbec and nebbiolo.

Winemaker Max Lloyd grew grapes for commercial distribution on a Virginia farm for 30 years before returning to the Triangle to start making his own wine. “One of the cool things about North Carolina wine is the diversity of grapes that grow here,” he says.

“We’ve got traditional grapes that make fine cabernet and chardonnay. But we also have the state fruit—the muscadine grape—as well as fruits like blackberries and strawberries, which make excellent, slightly sweet wines.”

Just 900 yards from the Haw River, and a couple miles from the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Grove Winery is a hub for bikers, hikers and paddlers. The winery hosts annual bike rides and occasional paddle dinners through The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. For those who opt to arrive by horseback, there is even a hitching post—and the winery offers riding trails around its extensive vineyards.

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Childress Vineyards 1000 Childress Vineyards Road Lexington, North Carolina 27295 336.236.9463 childressvineyards.com Less than two hours away, Childress Vineyards offers a great starting point for a weekend on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail.

Southern comfort meets Italian elegance with its Tuscan villa, popular bistro, regular events calendar and, of course, awardwinning wines. (Childress Vineyards wines have garnered more than 500 awards.)

When Richard Childress, former NASCAR driver and current NASCAR team owner, opened the winery in 2004, there were only 30 wineries in North Carolina. “There was a stigma around North Carolina wine,” says Morgan Brookshire, communications director at the winery. “Richard wanted to prove that a local vineyard could produce California-quality wines.”

To reach this goal, Childress recruited Mark Friszolowski, a world-renowned winemaker from New York. Together they built a

brand and, along the way, helped bolster the state industry.

Friszolowski has twice served as president of the North Carolina Winegrower’s Association.

If you’ve got a full day, Brookshire suggests starting with a wine tasting. “We’ve got an incredible variety of wines that cater to everyone’s taste,” she says. You can bring your glass anywhere on the extensive grounds.

Next, Brookshire recommends taking the winery tour, then having lunch in the bistro with its 360-degree vineyard view. “The wine slushy is super popular on a summer afternoon,” she adds.

Childress Vineyards hosts local bands every weekend from May through October. It also features an annual “grape stomping harvest party” in September, and several themed parties throughout the year.

Photo courtesy of Grove Winery

Photo courtesy of Childress Vineyards

Photo courtesy of Childress Vineyards

NC WINE TRAILS

If you’re feeling more ambitious—longing for the Napa or Loire valleys, but not interested in the price tag—consider exploring North Carolina’s more distant wine trails.

“The question is: What kind of wine adventure are you looking for?” asks Whit Winslow, executive director of the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council. “And our response is: North Carolina has it.” Stay a night in a treehouse at Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe, he suggests, or take a ferry ride from Duck to Sanctuary Vineyards in Currituck. Relax and enjoy the classic wine-country view at the Raffaldini Vineyards or Piccione Vineyards in Swan Creek.

The council’s website at ncwine.org has photos and descriptions of 120 North Carolina wineries to inspire your trip. In addition to five wine trails and three classic geographic areas, the website lists North Carolina’s five American Viticultural Areas, as designated by the federal government in recognition of their distinctive climates and soil. They include: Appalachian High Country, Haw River Valley, Swan Creek, Upper Hiwassee Highlands and Yadkin Valley. You can use the site to create a wine itinerary with any of these delineations as a starting point, or come up with your own weekend escape by selecting certain parameters. “After a year of hunkering down, people are coming out in droves to enjoy the great weather and a glass of wine at these beautiful places,” Winslow says.

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is dedicated to successfully treating craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep-disordered breathing. Their approach is a comprehensive evaluation for diagnosis and non-invasive 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 difficulty tolerating CPAP treatment—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 structure 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.

Dr. Davidian is now offering Class IV medical laser services. She provides additional services that can reduce pain and inflammation, speed tissue healing and increase circulation.

She also offers regenerative, noninvasive pain management through photobiomodulation.

CAROLINA TMJ & FACIAL PAIN CENTER Tracy Davidian, DDS, PA 5904 Six Forks Road, Suite 205 Raleigh, NC 27609 919.3NO.PAIN carolinatmj.com

“Chronic pain can be crippling.

Most patients who suffer chronic head and

neck pain have never been told that their

jaw could be the source of their pain.”

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has set himself apart within the orthodontic industry. His comfortable, patient-centric offices combine a relaxing environment with the best in quality orthodontic care. His highly trained staff is dedicated to providing the very best in orthodontic services and utilizes the latest technology to do so.

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.

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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 three office locations—downtown 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, visit Gladwell Orthodontics.

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WHY ARE EARLY DENTAL VISITS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children see a dentist by their first birthday. It’s a good idea to book a first dental visit when the first tooth comes in, but at the latest, by the time your child turns 1.

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Dr. Victoria “Tori” Gill, a pediatric dentist with Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, says during the first dental visit, parents should expect the dentist to examine their child’s teeth and gums for any abnormalities or signs of cavities. The dentist will show you tips on brushing and, if applicable, flossing for your child.

Dr. Gill will also review dietary recommendations, address any questions, and give you personalized recommendations to ensure your child has proper dental care at home and with the dentist going forward.

At Lane Kids Dentistry, your child will also receive either a Baby Oral Exam kit or a Child’s First Dental Visit kit in a caring and relaxing environment. What’s included?

A framed Polaroid photo of your child at his or her first visit, a tooth fairy or pirate doll, a T-shirt and a special keepsake baby tooth album. Call today to schedule your child’s first visit.

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At your initial one-on-one consultation with Dr. Morea, he’ll listen to your individual goals and discuss the procedures to best achieve them. Dr. Morea consistently delivers quality results that are beautiful and natural. His meticulous attention to detail is evident with each patient, and many patients not only return for additional procedures but also refer their friends and family. Their stated reason is simple: They receive the results they desire from a surgeon they can trust. All surgery is performed at Dr. Morea’s private, freestanding outpatient surgical center, conveniently located in the heart of North Raleigh. Dr. Morea’s goal is to provide each patient with the finest medical care in a confidential and private setting.

MOREA PLASTIC SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTH RALEIGH Dr. Christopher Morea

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with over 25 years experience. He has provided care for thousands of satisfied patients locally, throughout the U.S. and internationally. With the highest credentials, Dr. Morea is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

He has been recognized as one of America’s top plastic surgeons by many organizations, including the Consumers’ Research Council of America, The Leading Physicians of the World and RealSelf.

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Dr. Thiago Morelli’s focus is to provide the highest quality of oral health care, tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Morelli has also spent 10-plus years serving as a professor at the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the private industry to discover the influence of genetics in the development of periodontal gum disease, to develop innovative materials to enhance gum and bone graft results, and to develop digital tools, such as 3D printing and 3D software, to deliver minimally invasive procedures and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Morelli still serves the UNC Adams School of Dentistry by providing training to dental students and future dental specialists.

He is also an expert member of several international foundations related to dental implants and oral regeneration.

North Carolina Implants and Periodontics is equipped with cuttingedge technology in order to offer the best results with minimal discomfort and faster recovery. The clinic is also proud to have a long-term clinical staff team with unsurpassed expertise and integrity, providing consistent and highly skilled oral care to patients.

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North Carolina Implants and Periodontics is an independent dental practice specializing in aesthetic gum grafts, dental implants, oral regenerative procedures and oral health maintenance.

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are committed to providing highquality diagnosis, management and treatment of sleep disorders.

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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Dr. Jag is board certified in 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 importance of lifestyle modification with proper diet and exercise, and how carefully selected natural therapies can enhance the efficacy 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 Center can help.

New patients are welcome—call to schedule an appointment today!

PARKWAY SLEEPHEALTH CENTER Singar Jagadeesan, MD

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“Helping patients feel as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside.”

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

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Dr. Bhavna Vaidya-Tank, M.D., an integrative board-certified physician in the Raleigh area, founded Regenesis MD to treat the whole person, so patients could feel as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside. She realized 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 and weight management, to cutting-edge laser treatments, skin care, dermal fillers and PDO thread lifts. These services, along with over 200 supplements and skin care products offered in-house, provide patients with 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 experienced and warm medical team, including three talented physician assistants. Lea Lott, PA-C, has been with Regenesis MD since 2018 and has a passion for aesthetic procedures, while Jason Ciapponi, PA-C, has a talent for gut health.

Carolyn Namde, PA-C, recently joined the team and takes a holistic approach to treating patients. With these tools at hand, Regenesis MD is often the last stop for people who have been struggling to find answers for years.

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Specialists in Plastic Surgery’s team of highly trained, board-certified plastic surgeons—Drs. Richard Carlino, Matthew Blanton and Sanjay Daluvoy—each bring their own talent and surgical expertise to the table.

They are committed to excellence and provide a caring and warm atmosphere with personalized service.

Their approach includes a detailed assessment, patient education and a personalized treatment plan. All outcomes are centered on providing natural improvements and restoring confidence by delivering the best possible results. Specialists in Plastic Surgery also offers a highly skilled aesthetic division that provides the latest in injectables, CoolSculpting, skin treatments and medical-grade skincare products. Specialists in Plastic Surgery looks forward to working with you to create a custom-made plan designed to help achieve your aesthetic goals and restore your confidence.

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Trusted by loyal patients for 25+ years, the practice provides personalized treatment and excellence in patient care, built on the pillars of patient experience, patient-driven outcomes and natural enhancements. Each patient receives a customized experience designed around their specific needs. From the moment you walk in for your consult, to surgery and your post-operative care checkups, the team meets every standard of quality and care.

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THE PREMIER PERIODONTIAL PRACTICE OF THE TRIANGLE

Drs. Reinaldo Deliz-Guzman, Aakash Mehandru, Justin Valentine, Michael Kretchmer and Michael Stella are committed to providing you with excellent dentistry in a comfortable environment.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team will address every question and concern. Your oral health needs, goals and priorities are the focus of your customized treatment plan. We want to work with you to create the beautiful, healthy smile of your dreams.

In its 20th year of providing conservative, compassionate care, Tar Heel Periodontics has been the leader in providing world class continuing education for dentists in the Triangle. If you are new to the area and have found a new general dentist, they most likely have attended our courses.

Our doctors enjoy giving back in dentistry, which includes teaching at Adams UNC School of Dentistry and volunteering at Wake Smiles Dental Clinic and the UNC Student Health Action Coalition. Our doctors have also served as presidents of both major local dental societies, covering the entire Triangle.

Tar Heel Periodontics also supports local sports teams in North Carolina. We are proud partners of the Carolina Hurricanes, Durham Bulls, and North Carolina FC and NC Courage soccer teams.

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Triangle Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates physicians have been caring for patients with rheumatologic disorders involving over 100 different types of arthritis and immune-based medical conditions, as well as osteoporosis, since 1994.

Our physicians—Dr. Walter L. Chmelewski, Dr. A. Silvia Ross and Dr. Sherry L. Sinclair— are all board-certified, have extensive experience and provide a combination of modern medicine with an old-fashioned approach to care. We place high emphasis on listening to, diagnosing, teaching and treating our patients in a caring and compassionate manner.

We strive to keep our patients moving and functioning as we work on improving pain and inflammation. Our care is individualized and customized for each patient’s needs.

The Triangle Arthritis & Rheumatology office is complete with bone densitometry equipment, a fully certified laboratory and a state-of-the-art infusion suite. New patients are welcome and seen directly by one of our board-certified rheumatologists for a comprehensive, skilled evaluation.

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TREATING ARTHRITIS, IMMUNE-BASED MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

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“Our passion is to provide state-of-the-art care with an individualized, old-fashioned approach to rheumatology.

Dr. Walter L. Chmelewski Dr. A. Silvia Ross Dr. Sherry L. Sinclair 3101 John Humphries Wynd Raleigh, NC 27612 919.881.8272 trianglearthritis.com

We continue to look forward to helping those in our community to physically and fully move forward in our challenging world.

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TACKLE BIOLOGICAL AGING AT ITS CORE

Dr. Carson Shearer, owner and physician at Triangle Functional Medicine, specializes in approaching medical conditions through innovative strategies. His comprehensive approach includes peptide and bioidentical hormone replacement therapies to tackle the biological aging process at its core. Conveniently located in North Raleigh, Triangle Functional Medicine’s philosophy is getting clients to peak health and performance so that they can get back to doing what they love.

Dr. Shearer is board-certified in internal medicine, obesity medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.

Known for his partnership approach and empathetic nature, Dr. Shearer spends time getting to know his clients to identify unique strategies catered to each individual. Because of his diverse background as a former personal trainer and hospitalist, Dr. Shearer views each client through a comprehensive lens.

He provides expertise in performance medicine, hormone optimization, gut health, weight management and many other common diagnoses.

When not caring for clients, Dr. Shearer enjoys spending time with his three children and wife, Steffany.

Dr. Shearer offers a free consultation to new clients to ensure they feel confident with their investment in their health. Contact Triangle Functional Medicine at 919.758.2622 to schedule your free consultation today.

TRIANGLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Dr. Carson Shearer, DO, FAAMFM 809 Spring Forest Road Suite 800 Raleigh, NC 27609 919.758.2622

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AMAZING SMILES AND EXCEPTIONAL CARE ARE A FAMILY TRADITION

at Zaytoun Orthodontics. With the addition of a third generation Zaytoun orthodontist, Dr. Mary Lanier Zaytoun Berne (daughter of Dr. Henry Jr. and niece of Dr. Mary Paula), 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 62 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 patient yields a trust that extends far beyond the smiles they create. The Zaytoun doctors don’t look for quick fixes, but focus on 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, Midtown!

“Hometown quality, world-class smiles.”

ZAYTOUN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele, DDS, MS Dr. Henry Zaytoun Sr., DDS, MS Dr. Mary Lanier Zaytoun Berne, DDS, MS Dr. Henry Zaytoun Jr., DDS, MS 5041 Six Forks Road, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 919.782.6911 100 Preston Executive Drive Cary, NC 27513 919.468.1765 510 Timber Drive East, Suite 100 Garner, NC 27529 919.772.8442 zaytounorthodontics.com

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

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY MAY BE NEW TO BRIER CREEK,

but board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Zenn is no stranger to the Triangle. As a former 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.

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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Deciding when to treat varicose and spider veins Even though varicose veins can be unsightly and uncomfortable, they are usually not limb or life threatening. At Raleigh Vein & Laser Center, we see patients who want their veins removed for cosmetic or pain-related reasons.

Our expert team offers minimally invasive vein treatments that will eradicate unsightly veins and alleviate painful symptoms. There are conservative measures that can help treat symptoms, such as wearing compression stockings or socks, elevating your legs at the end of the day, exercising regularly and not sitting or standing for excessive periods of time.

Varicose vein disease is a progressive disease so there is a chance that complications could arise. Due to potential future issues, it is never a bad idea to get evaluated. It is always better to be proactive than to suffer the consequences later. Varicose veins can lead to pain, swelling, spontaneous bleeding and/or ulcers on the skin

of the lower leg. Deep vein thrombosis and/or superficial thrombophlebitis occur because of a blood clot in either the deep or superficial venous systems. Symptoms of blood clots include pain, swelling of the ankle/foot, a warm, red spot on the surface of the skin and discoloration of the skin.

While superficial thrombophlebitis is not life-threatening, deep vein thrombosis can lead to a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, blocking a major artery. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, anxiety and coughing up blood. Emergency medical help is imperative.

If you aren’t sure what kind of treatment is needed for your varicose veins, our medical team is happy to go over your options. Our state-of-

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Dr. Janice H. Messier is a board-certified general surgeon with additional board certification in vascular surgery. She has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in advanced treatment for varicose veins.

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Melissa Thompson, fitness manager at Blue Ridge Mountain Club’s Ascent Wellness & Fitness Center, is dedicated to a holistic approach to health and wellness—a view that many have adopted in the past several years. Instead of just targeting a fitness routine and incorporating healthy food choices, more and more people are interested in an all-inclusive wellness plan that focuses on pairing an active lifestyle and a well-balanced diet with mental health and stress management.

Thompson suggests having a set routine to help motivate you to reach your personal fitness and wellness goals. By providing a plethora of classes, she works to create a unique, inviting atmosphere that her students enjoy coming to. She chooses to incorporate the expansive panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains by hosting energizing fitness classes at Ascent’s open-air Fitness Patio, so students feel restored by connecting with nature in the great outdoors. From outdoor yoga or cycling to indoor classes that focus on flexibility training, kick boxing, belly dancing fitness, children’s fitness (Kid Fit) and restorative yoga, Thompson ensures that members always have new, exciting ways to experience enhanced fitness and wellness.

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full of distractions and stress. Attending restorative yoga classes, or pampering yourself with regular spa and sauna sessions, are perfect ways to replenish your mind and body.

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D E PA R T M E N T S

C H E F ’ S TA B L E

A FAMILY’S HISTORY TEETS BAR PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS OWNERS’ GRANDFATHER

BY KATIE JANSEN

PHOTOS BY JOSH MANNING

CO-OWNERS BATES AND ANTHONY BATTAGLIA

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t Teets, a new bar at 425 Glenwood Avenue in Glenwood South, guests can order from a nearly 40-foot bar, play games and watch sporting events on the bar’s multiple TV screens—all while being surrounded by one family’s history.

Teets is named after Sam “Teets” Battaglia, the grandfather of co-owners Bates and Anthony Battaglia—or, as they call him, “Papa.” Born in Chicago to Italian immigrants, Sam needed to provide for his family, but he quickly found there weren’t many opportunities for first-generation Americans. When he was 16, he joined Johnny Torrio and Al Capone in the Chicago Outfit, aka Mafia. His nickname, “Teets,” came from his time in the gang, where he was working as a loan shark. When another mobster questioned how Sam had handled a debtor, Sam reportedly said, “Shaddup, or I’ll bust ya in da teets!”

Now, this storied history is told on the walls of Teets’ bar, in the form of 10-foot high murals featuring newspaper articles, court appearances, mug shots, and other artifacts that help tell the story of Teets and the Battaglia family’s roots.

“It wasn’t the traditional path that most people took, but he was willing to do whatever it took to provide for his family and give them a better life than he had,” Bates Battaglia says.

Much like the moniker “Teets” stuck to Sam Battaglia, the idea of sacrificing for family has also remained strong with descending Battaglia generations. Rich Battaglia, one of Sam’s two sons, went on to have three sons of his own—including Bates and Anthony. Bates grew up hearing his dad

talk about his father and the risks he had to take to give them all a better life and more promising future. Rich played football professionally, and passed this love of sports on to his sons. Both Bates and Anthony became professional hockey players, with Bates’ career including a stint with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Much like his father before him, Rich made sacrifices to support his sons as they pursued their professional careers. He was in the restaurant and real estate business, and encouraged Bates to get involved so he would have a vocation after retiring from hockey. Thanks to these lessons, Bates is not a newcomer to the bar business. He is also the owner of Lucky B’s, located just around the corner from Teets and in operation now for more than 15 years. He opened that bar while he was still playing hockey across the country, and his dad was there to check on its progress.

“I couldn’t ask for anything better growing up,” Bates says. “All I wanted to do was play hockey, and my parents did everything they could to support that. It was the same thing with Lucky B’s.

My dad helped me a ton with that.”

Bates sees Teets as a tribute not only to his grandfather, but also to his father, to whom he had to say goodbye last year. Bates has owned the building that Teets is located in for years now, so when the former tenant left, he decided to invest in updates and open a bar with his brother. The Battaglia brothers opened Teets in May, almost exactly one year after their father passed away.

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While Teets—outfitted with brick, wood and steel for a rustic look—wasn’t envisioned as a sports bar, the Battaglias’ backgrounds and multiple TV screens certainly make it a sports-friendly destination. The first few months were particularly busy, as the Hurricanes made an appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Battaglias also plan to show the World Series, football games, UFC matches—“you name it,” Bates says. “We’ll cater to whatever you need.”

When he’s not at his bars making sure operations are running smoothly, Bates is focusing on perpetuating his family’s legacy of support by raising his 8-year-old son.

“He’s my full-time job,” he says. “I just own the bars on the side.”

The Battaglias have big plans for Teets, such as potentially putting in a kitchen to offer food alongside the bar’s weekly drink specials. They also plan to put in a garage door that will open up the inside to Teets’ massive front patio. “Our patios are truly something special,” Bates says. “We have a huge front patio and a huge back patio where people can play games like Jenga, darts and cornhole.”

To ensure Teets’ success, he’s leaning on tricks of the trade he learned over the years from running Lucky B’s. “I’ve seen a lot of places come and go over the years,” he says. “A big part of it is location, and we’re lucky to have that.”

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HISTORY

N O RT H C A RO L I N A

INVENTIONS FROM CHEERWINE TO

AVIATION, THE TAR HEEL STATE HAS SERVED UP SWEET TREATS AND INNOVATIVE INVENTIONS OVER THE YEARS

BY MARILYN JONES

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uriosity, determination and creativity all add up to the inventions we use every day, thanks to North Carolinians. Here are a few of the many innovations that originated in our state.

When there was a sugar shortage in 1917, L.D. Peeler found a salesman from St. Louis who sold him a wild cherry flavor that blended well with other flavors.

As a result, Peeler created a burgundyred-colored beverage in his Salisbury basement, and Cheer wine was born.

A New Bern pharmacist took a different beverage approach by adding pepsin to cola. Caleb Bradham first sold the

concoction to remedy an upset stomach and called it Brad’s Drink. The drink took on a new name, Pepsi, in 1898. Today Pepsi stands as Coca-Cola’s biggest soft drink rival.

Vernon Rudolph arrived in Old Salem with a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe he purchased from a New Orleans French chef. He rented a building in historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem and began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 1937 to local grocery stores. The aroma of cooking doughnuts caused passersby to ask if they could buy them, so he started selling them directly to customers.

North Carolina state image by Hey Darlin/Getty Images

D E PA R T M E N T S

Pepsi-Cola was originally called Brad’s Drink after the pharmacist who invented it.

Logo courtesy of Pepsi

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In 1926, Shickrey Baddour, founder of Mt. Olive pickles, saw an opportunity to sell the small cucumbers going to waste at local farms.

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Another North Carolina food innovation is Mt. Olive Pickles. In 1926, Shickrey Baddour, a Lebanese immigrant, saw an opportunity to sell the small cucumbers going to waste at local commercial farms.

Baddour enlisted George Moore, a sailor from Wilmington, to help. The original idea

Texas Pete Hot Sauce was invented in Winston-Salem by Sam Garner in 1937.

Photo courtesy of Texas Pete

was to sell to other pickle plants, but they decided to pack and sell their pickles when the first plan failed.

Texas Pete Hot Sauce was invented in Winston-Salem by Sam Garner in 1937. As the Dixie Pig Barbeque stand operator, he created Texas Pete to satisfy his customers’ need for something spicier.

Today, it is the third best-selling hot sauce in the nation. When names were being tossed around, Garner went with Texas Pete. Today the product line includes a seafood cocktail sauce, salsa, and a variety of different wing and barbecue sauces, along with a spicier version of its original, dubbed “Hotter Hot Sauce.”

Founded in 1954 in Fayetteville by Don Clayton, Putt-Putt became a global phenomenon. It is the world’s first and only copyrighted and branded miniature golf game. Each family-friendly course is built to exact standards.

Vicks VapoRub was formulated in the 1880s when Selma pharmacist Lunsford Richardson started to work on cold and pneumonia remedies that included a mysterious ingredient from Japan called menthol. His son thought they should concentrate on one of the products, the newly named Vicks VapoRub, and created a common household remedy. The name

Bib overalls have been popular for more than 150 years.

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The barcode was invented in 1969 in the Research Triangle Park by George Laurer.

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Vicks was to honor his brother-in-law, Dr. Joshua Vick, a Selma physician.

Commodore Council invented B.C. Powder in 1906 while working at Germain Bernard’s Durham drugstore.

The headache-relieving powder consists of a combination of caffeine and aspirin.

The powder dissolves faster than painrelief tablets and works more quickly.

Bernard and Council chose the name by combining the first letters of their surnames. They hired their first salesman in 1917, just in time for World War I soldiers to carry B.C. Powder out of North Carolina and into the world.

In 1859, Abigail Carter of Clinton invented a pair of bib overalls designed for her railroad engineer husband. These sturdy overalls wore so well that other railroad men began asking for them. So, Carter opened a business and became the first manufacturer of overalls in the U.S. A Durham sit-in in 1957 was the first protest of its kind. Rev. Douglas Moore led seven young, well-dressed AfricanAmerican students into the segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. The group proceeded to the white section, where they sat down and ordered ice cream. The staff refused to serve them, and when they were told to leave by the manager, they responded by asking for another round of ice cream. The sit-in tested the legality of segregation, cementing its place in history.

It’s hard to remember when there wasn’t a barcode. It was invented in 1969 at Research Triangle Park in Raleigh by George Laurer, a designer tasked with coming up with a universal grocery store

scanning label and scanner. The barcode, or UPC (Universal Product Code), is now globally used and known.

The most famous invention linked with North Carolina is, of course, aviation. On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright, self-taught engineers from Ohio, achieved the first successful airplane flight. Wilbur wrote to the U.S. Weather Bureau and was told about Kitty Hawk. He then wrote the Kitty Hawk weather station and received a friendly reply from the local postmaster, Bill Tate, and was told

NECESSITY is THE MOTHER of INVENTION. – PLATO about the strong winds; the location also had soft sand for landing. After years of experimentation and failures, with Orville at the controls, the first flight lasted about 12 seconds and covered 120 feet.

North Carolina residents have a lot to be proud of, as well they should. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next great North Carolina inventor.

Sources include onlyinyourstate.com and the companies mentioned in this article.

Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first successful airplane flight on December 17, 1903.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

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USA BASEBALL HOSTED THE EVENT IN JULY

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PHOTOS BY JENNA HISCOCK OF USA BASEBALL

ust a couple weeks removed from his graduation from Holly Springs High School, Bryan Arendt breezed through the concourse at Cary’s USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park, chatting up coaches and other top baseball prospects. The catcher was among 167 players invited to the first Major League Baseball Draft Combine, an event that laid the foundation for the MLB Draft in July. Scouting directors from all 30 major league teams were on hand to evaluate the very best amateur players in the country, including 76 invited collegiate players and 91 high school players.

“It’s a lot to take in,” says Arendt, who also catches for the Canes Baseball National summer showcase team, considered to be one of the top organizations of its kind in the country. “I just try to take it day by day and do my thing. I try not to think about it a whole lot.”

In addition to a series of all-star games, players were put through medical and performance assessments, as well as educational programming designed to prepare them for a career in professional baseball. Coming off a year when high school and college seasons were lost to COVID-19 concerns, the combine took on added importance for teams and players alike.

“A lot of these kids didn’t get seen last summer,” says Chris Lionetti, USA Baseball’s director of player identification. “So much of what we do in the draft is built off of what we do in the summer and the spring. This gives everybody the opportunity to play against each other. It’s some of the best talent in the country, all on one field.”

TRIED AND TESTED

The player evaluation process is more than just assessing baseball tools like arm strength, hitting for power, and speed. Scouts want to know which players have the personal qualities that will allow them to excel against professional players as they climb the ladder through the minor leagues.

“The tools part is somewhat easy,” says Billy Best, who has been a regional scout for the Atlanta Braves for the past 20 years. “But the most important thing, probably like any profession, is what kind of person are we getting? Are you going to be relentless?

Because it’s such a hard game, and there’s so much failure. You’ve got to get back up.”

For the college players, the MLB Draft is the only focus at the Cary event. But high school players can usually fall back on college scholarship offers if they aren’t satisfied with where they are selected in the 20-round draft. “In the past year, a lot has changed for me,” says Arendt, who has a scholarship offer from UNC-Wilmington. “Division I schools and scouts started following me just a year ago. I’ve had a few conversations with the college guys about what college is like and how they enjoy it. I’ve picked up a lot of good information.”

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The MLB Draft Combine is the latest of many highprofile events at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. It also facilitates a Player Development Pipeline event in May for MLB. Since the four-field facility opened in 2007, it has hosted Collegiate National Team and National Team Development events from 12U to 18U. Many of the tournaments are open to the public, with primary games played at the 1,754-seat Coleman Field.

“We think this event is only going to get bigger,” Lionetti says. “The fact that MLB and the Town of Cary partner with us for this event is huge for us, but it’s also huge for the town. As scouts, we benefit from having a certain summer schedule.

Cary is a large part of what our summer is. Every scout has their favorite hotel they stay in, whether it’s in RTP or right down the street. We all have our favorite restaurants.”

With the MLB Draft Combine poised to gain national prestige, it could become a showcase event for both MLB and the community. But for the players and the big-league organizations, the stakes are already high. “The opportunity that MLB has given the teams to meet with players is incredible,” Lionetti says. “All of these kids have to be talented to play the game, but the difference between guys who get cups of coffee and guys who play a long time in the big leagues, is character.”

Arendt, the only player from the Triangle at the combine, tried to put his best foot forward, whether talking to a scout or showing off his skills. “I hope to show that I can succeed when we’re playing high-level competition against great pitching,” he says. “I really try not to think about who I’m facing or any of that. I just play and have fun and enjoy the game.”

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TOWN CREEK INDIAN MOUND EXPLORE THE PEE DEE TRIBE’S HISTORY IN MOUNT GILEAD

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hen farmers in Montgomery County, North Carolina, began finding traces of chipped rock on their property, clues began to emerge of another society that once thrived on the same land around 1150 A.D. These early settlers, a new Native American culture known as the Pee Dee, had occupied the same area.

The Pee Dee formed a complex societal organization and created large earthen “mounds,” which ser ved as platforms for political and social events, as well as foundations for temples and spiritual ceremonies. A plaza, part of the mound complex, held houses, mortuaries and other structures. The entire area was enclosed by a perimeter of wooden posts.

The Pee Dee engaged in extensive trade networks, developed original craft traditions, celebrated a new religion, and created a sophisticated and highly functioning society.

BY ANITA B. STONE One of the most noteworthy Pee Dee celebrations was held in the plaza at the beginning of each year. It was called the “busk,” during which houses and grounds were refurbished, debts were repaid and a purification ritual took place. At the close of this celebration, each Pee Dee family member took embers from the community fire to their home to begin a new year. It was a symbol of unity. Hence, the Pee Dee became known as the “People of One Fire.”

They remained in the area until the 1840s on land located near present-day Mount Gilead, North Carolina.

EXPLORING THE CULTURE

The Pee Dee culture mound is unusual in that it was constructed on top of what was once one of the earliest earthen lodges. Now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and a U.S. National Historic Landmark, the property today is known as Town Creek Indian Mound and recognized as one of

North America’s few Native American sites.

It’s also a North Carolina Historic Site.

Town Creek Historic Mound is an enjoyable, educational and family-friendly place to explore. A tour creates an aura of mystique and silence where visitors inhale a gentle wind of the past—a place where accomplished Native Americans lived, worked the land and worshipped as a community on North Carolina soil. Then, suddenly, they disappeared.

The museum shop, along with interpretive exhibits, displays a variety of artifacts, books and unique items representing the Pee Dee’s culture. Visitors gain an appreciation and understanding of the tribe’s early life by viewing a short, historical movie about how the Pee Dee lived, worked and celebrated their lives, including a depiction of how the “People of One Fire” ceremony evolved.

Visiting children are offered a sack of earthen clay from which they can create a small Native American pot to take home.

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A glimpse of the Pee Dee’s tribal grounds and artifacts evokes interest in the tribe’s native tools and weaponry. Exploring the possibility of finding these, as a hunter or collector, is exciting and educational.

In earlier years, searches were unmonitored and visitors found artifacts across the state. Today, local, state and federal rules and regulations have been imposed to protect the rights of landowners and Native Americans.

Collectors should become acquainted with these guidelines before heading out to hunt for artifacts. By using caution and following the law, you can still find and collect many artifacts. Here are some tips to consider if you decide to join the hunt.

1. Purchase or download a state topographical map that shows routes once used during ancient times.

Download one from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality by doing a search for “topographic maps” at deq.nc.gov.

2. Get permission from the landowner.

Because state and federal laws prohibit artifact hunting on state- or federallyowned land, you will need to identify private property on which to search.

After doing so, you must obtain the landowner’s permission since it’s illegal to search for, or remove, found objects without authorization.

3. Search newly plowed land, as well as the banks of streams and rivers. Be on the lookout for artifacts during spring and autumn after farmers plow their fields. Newly plowed furrows often reveal pieces of stone tools protruding through or lying on top of the soil. Banks of private streams and their adjacent areas are also rewarding places to look.

And where rivers come together, tools have often washed ashore.

4. Acquaint yourself with Native American tools, as well as soil and rock types, so you can identify any implements you find. As you become more familiar with Native American artifacts, you will be able to identify locations and types of rocks used.

5. Dress appropriately, pack necessities, and take a friend or let someone know where you will be traveling. Pack water, a mobile phone, some simple tools and a sack to hold your discoveries. It is extremely important to keep a record of where each piece was found, as well as the date and other pertinent information. When you find an item, be sure to show it to the landowner before you leave the premises.

Follow the rules and you may find treasured pieces of history across North Carolina, such as finely formed Native American artifacts and tools, projectile points, scrapers, or grinding and polishing stones.

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Town Creek Indian Mound is located at 509 Town Creek Mound Road in Mount Gilead. The mound is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, call 910.439.6802 or email towncreek@ncdcr.gov.

Information sources for this story include Town Creek Indian Mound Historic Interpreter Daniel Alexi; Superintendent of Documents in Washington, D.C.; the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; and the UNC–Chapel Hill History Department.

AT THE TOP is a Dalton point.

SECOND LAYER: The second point from the left is a Morrow Mountain Type 2 point found in Lincoln County, Georgia. It’s named after Morrow Mountain, North Carolina, where it was identified in 1964 by Joffre L. Coe. The gray point to its right is from Howardsville, Michigan. And to the right of that is another point found in Lincoln County, Georgia.

THIRD LAYER: A reddish Dalton point is on the left. Next to it is a point found near Howardsville, Michigan. To its right is another Morrow Mountain type 2 point found in Lincoln County, Georgia.

Photo by Tom Poland

BOTTOM LAYER: To the far left and far right are more points from Howardsville, Michigan. Between those, second from left, is a scraper. To its right is a large spear point. The scraper and large spear were both found in Lincolnton, Georgia.

The Native American artifacts pictured at left are part of reader Tom Poland’s collection.

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“Hello. I’M JOHNNY CASH” ____________________ DAVID BURNEY & TRIBUTE BAND

JOHNNY FOLSOM 4 RESUME PERFORMANCES IN HONOR OF THE ‘MAN IN BLACK’

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BY STACY CHANDLER

PHOTOS BY BRUCE DEBOER

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s the man in black behind the mic for Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, David Burney has played to packed audiences at The Cary Theater, The Pour House in Raleigh, Haw River Ballroom, Durham’s Carolina Theater and other Triangle locations.

But that wasn’t originally the goal.

The goal, when Burney was getting reacquainted with a teenage hobby of singing and playing guitar about 15 years ago, was just to brush up his skills and have a good time with other music-minded friends. “It was going to be like a poker game, you know, where we’d get together and butcher some George Jones songs, and bring some brown liquor and have fun,” he says.

After a while, backyard jams led to slightly larger gigs, still heavy on country classics—and a strong suit started to emerge. “Every time we’d play, we’d do a couple of Johnny Cash songs,” Burney says. “And every night somebody would say, ‘Oh, you sound just like Johnny Cash.’”

Burney and his bandmates—David Gresham on guitar, Tom Mills on bass and Randy Benefield on drums—decided to lean into that observation, and Johnny Folsom 4 was born.

Taking the stage as Johnny Cash, there’s no doubt who Burney is portraying, but it’s much more about a vibe—that voice, the way he walks, the way he holds his guitar, the way he engages with the audience—than a direct impersonation.

“Once you start singing, once you hear those first eight notes of [‘Folsom Prison Blues’], people are there with you,” Burney says. “They want to hear it, and they want to see it. And so I do wear black, and sometimes I’m wearing my guitar tall or I’ll hang it off to the side or do some of the things that he would do, but ... I’m not trying to overdo it.”

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JOHNNY FOLSOM 4 MEMBERS: DAVID GRESHAM, RANDAL BENEFIELD, DAVID BURNEY AND TOM MILLS

Most important to the mission of Johnny Folsom 4, Burney says, is honoring Cash’s music and life. “There’s something genius about the poetry of his songs that he wrote, and the interpretation of the songs he did that other people wrote. Johnny Cash is a guy who would have five different stories for something that happened. But when he told you any one of those, it was authentic … and I think his music also comes from that.”

It’s unfair to ask anyone to pinpoint just one favorite Cash song, considering the man had so many and embraced such a wide range of styles and topics. But Burney, 64, who splits his time between Wendell and Wilmington, gamely narrows it down to two. “Like Johnny Cash, I have two answers, and they’re both true,” he says with a laugh. “I’ve always said ‘Big River’ is my favorite Cash song, because when you start listening to those lyrics, it is such a piece of Southern poetry to me. Now, I’m no poetry expert, but ‘I met her accidentally in St. Paul, Minnesota’—there’s a lot in there.”

Likewise, he’s drawn to the storytelling in one of Cash’s earliest recorded songs: 1955’s “Hey Porter.” “He doesn’t tell you, ‘Oh, I’m so excited. I’m going home.’ That’s what a normal country song would do. He’s like, ‘Hey, porter, can you tell me the time? How much longer before we cross the Mason-Dixon line, are we at Dixie?’ And he’s just telling you at every stop how freaking excited he is, but he never says that. And it’s brilliant. But, man, honestly, just about every song, when you’re playing it, is like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s my favorite.’”

In addition to sets that offer a wide variety of Cash favorites, Johnny Folsom 4 has done note-for-note re-creations (including flubs and announcements from the stage) of Cash’s famous recorded concerts at Folsom State Prison and San Quentin State Prison, and Burney has more plans still behind the curtain.

He has been working on an album of “songs that Cash should’ve done,” in his opinion, which includes songs by Tom Petty, Lord Huron and Nick Cave, plus one he wrote himself. And he’s working on a one-man show about Cash in the vein of Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain in which he offers a first-person telling of Cash’s life, interspersed with songs. The working title? “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.”

But Johnny Folsom 4 is still alive and well after its unexpected rise out of those backyard jams and brown liquor evenings. Twelve years into the band’s history, the inspiration from Cash’s songs and spirit haven’t worn thin for the band or its audiences—or for our local man in black himself, who has come to love his stints onstage.

“When you’re walking out there, that imposter syndrome is right there in your ear saying, “What the hell are you thinking?’ And you just have to take a deep breath and go, ‘Man, I’m going to have the time of my life when I go out there,’ and then I do.”

Visit johnnyfolsom4.com for upcoming performance dates, including concerts at the North Carolina State Fair (date TBD) and Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on November 12 at 8 p.m.

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ARTSPLOSURE TAKES PLACE IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH OCTOBER 9–10.

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‘BREAK THE MOLD: NEW TAKES ON TRADITIONAL ART MAKING’

CELEBRATE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE MIDTOWN

September 26–February 6 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

September 23, 5–8 p.m.

Ritz Raleigh 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh

“Break the Mold: New Takes on Traditional Art Making” showcases 25 contemporary artists who use traditional modes of art and crafting to tackle timely subject matter, including prison reform and gender inequalities, and how objects transmit and transform social and cultural history. The exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art runs through February 6.

The Midtown Raleigh Alliance is celebrating its 10th anniversary by joining with partners and supporters to honor “all things Midtown” at Ritz Raleigh. Glimpse into future projects and planned amenities, sample a taste of Midtown, enjoy a “cocktail speak-easy,” listen to live music and more.

Single tickets cost $75, a pair of tickets costs $130 and a party pack of 10 tickets costs $625.

ncartmuseum.org

PAPERHAND PUPPET INTERVENTION: ‘UNFOLDING SEEDS: INVOCATIONS OF TRANSFORMATION’

midtownraleighalliance.org

September 25–26, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh See giant LEGO displays and sculptures, interact with expert builders, shop for the latest in LEGO merchandise and build your own masterpiece at the Raleigh Convention Center. Purchase tickets online. brickuniverse.com

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FOODTRUCK RODEO September 26, noon–6 p.m.

Downtown Raleigh

Food trucks as far as the eye can see will line 10 city blocks around Fayetteville Street. Bring a hearty appetite for global foods, soulful Southern cuisine and sweet desserts. downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com

Photos courtesy of BrickUniverse

BRICKUNIVERSE

Photos courtesy of BrickUniverse

August 27–September 26, 7 p.m.; matinees September 12, 19 and 26 at 3 p.m.

Forest Theatre, 123 S. Boundary Street, Chapel Hill October 1–3, 7 p.m. Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater, North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh Share an evening of wonder, community and the restorative power of art as the Triangle’s awardwinning puppet troupe performs.

Paperhand Puppet Intervention uses giant puppets, shadows, masks and storytelling to deliver a show rooted in gratitude for the earth, its creatures and its future.

Photo courtesy of Paperhand Puppet Intervention

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DVORK NEW WORLD SYMPHONY October 15–16, 8 p.m.

2 E. South Street, Raleigh

The North Carolina Symphony presents Antonin Dvorak’s beloved ode to America and Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” with guest pianist George Li at Photos by Michael Zirkle

Meymandi Concert Hall. ncsymphony.org

ARTSPLOSURE

Photo courtesy of North Carolina Symphony

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FASHION SHOW

October 9–10 Downtown Raleigh

Explore an eclectic market featuring the works of over 175 juried artists and craftspeople, and see music performances on the main stage from emerging artists. Take the kids to enjoy one-of-a-kind art installations along Fayetteville Street and free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure. raleighartsfestival.com

NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR October 14–24 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh

Worth the wait! The North Carolina State Fair returns this year with carnival rides and games, livestock competitions, live music at Dorton Arena, nightly fireworks at 9:45 p.m. and, of course, all the fried food you can imagine. ncstatefair.org

October 17, 3–9 p.m.

3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh

Models will saunter down the runway at the Hilton Garden Inn wearing creations from North Carolina’s most artistic fashion designers. Music, food and door prizes cap off the event. eventbrite.com

‘TOOTSIE’

October 19–24 123 Vivian Street, Durham Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor, struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Truist Broadway’s musical comedy at the Durham Performing Arts Center is a reboot of the sidesplitting film starring Dustin Hoffman. dpacnc.com

‘DRESSING THE ABBEY’ October 23–January 17 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh

‘THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW’ October 14–31 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Carolina Ballet brings Washington Irving’s spine-tingling tale to Fletcher Opera Theater, along with the bewitching “Lady in the White Veil” and “The Raven,” just in time for Halloween. carolinaballet.com

FALLING FOR LOCAL

October 16 Dorothea Dix Park 1030 Richards Drive, Raleigh Enjoy live music, food trucks, local beer, artists, vendors, family-friendly inflatables and games, hay rides, and a pumpkin patch at this free event presented by Dorothea Dix Park, Shop Local Raleigh and the Dix Park Conservancy. tinyurl.com/fallingforlocal

Photos by Kerry Burns (DNCR)

Photos by Justin Kase Conder

See original costumes worn by the stars of “Downton Abbey,” one of the most widely watched TV dramas in the world, that depict fashions of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century. Costumes range from country tweeds and evening attire to servants’ uniforms and footmen’s livery. ncmuseumofhistory.org

SPELLBOUND SQUARE October 30, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh

Moore Square Park transforms into a spellbinding Halloween market for children with fortunetelling, spooky crafts, pumpkin decorating and a costume parade. Shop for enchanting handmade items and treats, enjoy family-friendly stage performances, and watch magicians perform dazzling illusions. eventbrite.com

Be sure to check the websites for the events listed here before you head out to ensure they are still taking place.

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AMERICAN 41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com B.GOOD 555 Fayetteville Street 919.803.3233 201 Park at North Hills 919.916.5410 bgood.com BA-DA WINGS 2161 Avent Ferry Road 919.832.3902 badawings.com BB’S CRISPY CHICKEN Midtown East, Raleigh Parkside Town Commons, Morrisville, University Drive, Durham bbscrispychicken.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 BUENO PAPA FRY BAR Morgan Street Food Hall 411 W Morgan Street toasttab.com/ buena-papa-n-a/v3 CAPITAL CLUB 16 16 W. Martin Street 919.747.9345 capitalclub16.com

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

500 Glenwood Avenue 4512 Falls of Neuse Road 7981 Skyland Ridge Parkway carolinaalehouse.com CARROLL’S KITCHEN 19 E. Martin Street 919.670.3622 carrollskitchen.org CLOCKWORK 519 W. North Street 919.307.3215 clockworkraleigh.com CRAWFORD AND SON 618 N. Person Street 919.307.4647 crawfordandsonrestaurant. com THE DAILY FARE 402 Oberlin Road 919.916.5151 dailyfareraleigh.com DEATH & TAXES 105 W. Hargett Street 984.242.0218 ac-restaurants.com/ death-taxes

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

CHAMPA THAI & SUSHI 8521 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.0078 champathaisushi.com

SONO 319 Fayetteville Street 919.521.5328 sonoraleigh.com

SECOND EMPIRE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN 330 Hillsborough Street 919.829.3663 second-empire.com

CHOPSTIX 5607 Creedmoor Road 919.781.6268 chopstix.com

SPRING ROLLS BISTRO & SUSHI BAR 5433 Wade Park Boulevard 919.803.1118 springrollsrestaurant.com

STANBURY 938 N. Blount Street 919.977.4321 stanburyraleigh.com

CO 101 Park at North Hills Street 919.258.2070 eatatco.com

SUSHI BLUES CAFE 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.664.8061 sushibluescafe.com

THE STATION 701 N. Person Street 919.977.1567 stationraleigh.com

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

STIR 4242 Six Forks Road #100 984.200.8614 stirraleigh.com

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

TASTE 1912 Bernard Street 919.948.7815 thetastebernard.com

HAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 2603-155 Glenwood Avenue 919.235.0589 hakosushinc.com

WARAJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5910 Duraleigh Road 919.783.1883 warajijapaneserestaurant. com

LONERIDER AT FIVE POINTS 1626 Glenwood Avenue 919.322.2434 loneriderbeer.com

TEETS 425 Glenwood Avenue 919.803.6112 teetsraleigh.com

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

BAKERIES & DESSERT CAFES

LYNWOOD GRILL & BREWING CONCERN 4821 Grove Barton Road 919.785.0043 lynnwoodgrill.com

VILLAGE GRILL 8470 Honeycutt Road 919.890.5340 villagegrillraleigh.com

GLENWOOD GRILL 2603 Glenwood Avenue #15 919.782.3102 glenwoodgrill.com HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 imaginarystudioonline.com/ hayes IRIS RESTAURANT 2110 Blue Ridge Road 919.664.6838 ncartmuseum.org/visit/ dining

KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

141 Park at North Hills Street 919.600.5700 kings-de.com

METRO DINER 6325 Falls of Neuse Road #73 919.578.9053 metrodiner.com MIDTOWN GRILLE 4421 Six Forks Road 919.782.9463 themidtowngrille.com NORTH RIDGE PUB 6010 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.9125 northridgepub.com THE OAK 4035 Lake Boone Trail 919.787.9100 jmrkitchens.com/oak

VITA VITE

313 W. Hargett Street 919.803.3156 200 Park at North Hills Street 919.322.0649 vitaviteraleigh.com

WINSTON’S GRILLE 6401 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.0700 winstonsgrille.com YARD HOUSE 4208 Six Forks Road 919.881.2590 yardhouse.com ZEST CAFE & HOME ART 8831 Six Forks Road 919.848.4792 zestcafehomeart.com

MIDTOWN PHO

424 E. Six Forks Road Suite 105 919.747.9899 midtownphoraleigh.com NEO-ASIA 6602 Glenwood Avenue 919.783.8383 neoasiaraleigh.com NI ASIAN KITCHEN 8817 Six Forks Road 919.916.5106 niasiankitchen.com ORCHID JAPANESE RESTAURANT 7432 Creedmoor Road 919.890.5345 orchidjapanesebuffet.com PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT 3215 Avent Ferry Road 919.233.8776 pearlchinesenc.com

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

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RED DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 2513 Fairview Road 919.782.1102 raleighreddragon.com

PLAYERS RETREAT 105 Oberlin Road 919.755.9589 playersretreat.net

BIDA MANDA 222 S. Blount Street 919.829.9999 bidamanda.com

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

THE RALEIGH TIMES BAR 14 E. Hargett Street 919.833.0999 raleightimesbar.com

BREWERY BHAVANA 218 S. Blount Street 919.829.9998 brewerybhavana.com

SEOUL GARDEN 4701 Atlantic Avenue 919.850.9984 seoulgardennc.com

THE ROCKFORD 320½ Glenwood Avenue 919.821.9020 therockfordrestaurant.com

BUL BOX 4421 Six Forks Road #116A 984.200.3654 bul-box.com

SHABASHABU 3080 Wake Forest Road 919.501.7755 shabashabu.net

SUSHI O BISTRO + SUSHI BAR 222 Glenwood Avenue 919.838.8868 sushioraleighnc.com THAIPHOON BISTRO 301 Glenwood Avenue #190 919.720.4034 thaiphoonbistroraleigh.com

ANISETTE 209 Bickett Boulevard 919.758.3565 sweetanisette.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 1249 Farmers Market Drive 919.294.8040 anneloresbakery.com BITTERSWEET 16 E. Martin Street 919.977.3829 bittersweetraleigh.com BOULTED BREAD 614 W. South Street 919.999.3984 boultedbread.com CRUMBL COOKIES 2920 Sherman Oak Place Suite 100 919.249.1333 crumblcookies.com DUCK DONUTS 8323 Creedmoor Road 919.847.3800 duckdonuts.com

EDIBLE ART BAKERY & DESSERT CAFE 4351-115 The Circle at North Hills 919.856.0604 edibleartnc.com

ESCAZÜ ARTISAN CHOCOLATES 936 N. Blount Street 919.832.3433 escazuchocolates.com GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD Multiple Raleigh locations goodberrys.com

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GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 8801-119 Lead Mine Road 919.845.8122 greatharvest.com GROOVY DUCK BAKERY 3434 Edwards Mill Road 919.787.9233 groovyduckbakeryllc.com HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 hayesbartoncafeand dessertery.com HOWLING COW DAIRY EDUCATION CENTER AND CREAMERY 100 Dairy Lane 919.513.4695 howlingcow.ncsu.edu LUCETTEGRACE 235 S. Salisbury Street 919.307.4950 lucettegrace.com MON MACARON 111 Seaboard Avenue #118 monmacaron.us PREMIER CAKES 6617 Falls of Neuse Road #105 919.703.0095 premier-cakes.com SLICE PIE COMPANY 1400 S. Saunders Street 919.349.8499 slicepiecompany.com

TWO ROOSTERS ICE CREAM 215 E. Franklin Street, Suite 120 7713 Lead Mine Road Coming soon: 4025 Lake Boone Trail 919.229.0491 tworoosters.com VIDERI CHOCOLATE FACTORY 327 W. Davie Street 919.755.5053 viderichocolatefactory.com YELLOW DOG BREAD CO. 219 E. Franklin Street 984.232.0291 yellowdogbread.com

BREAKFAST/SPECIALTY ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 160 Park at North Hills Street 919.307.8195 anotherbrokenegg.com

BULL & BEAR BREW

Available locally or shop online at: The Butcher’s Market 5045 Falls of Neuse Road bullandbearbrew.com

CHEENI CHAI + COFFEE + TIFFIN 227 Fayetteville Street 1603 Hillsborough Street cheeniraleigh.com FIRST WATCH Locations throughout the Triangle firstwatch.com IDLE HOUR COFFEE ROASTERS 1818 Oberlin Road #103 984.200.1605 idlehourcoffee.com JUBALA COFFEE 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.758.8330 2100 Hillsborough Street 919.792.1767 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 newworldcafes.com

BRIGS 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.870.0994 brigs.com

PURR CUP CAFE 210 Prospect Avenue 919.322.4003 purrcupcafe.com

CHA HOUSE TEA 3001 Hillsborough Street Suite 108 919.594.1980 chahouseusa.com

UNION SPECIAL BREAD 2409 Crabtree Boulevard #104 984.200.3094 unionspecialbread.com

BURGERS & HOT DOGS BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR

111 Seaboard Avenue 919.747.9163 9402 Falls of the Neuse Road Suite 103 919.233.5880 baddaddysburgerbar.com

EMPIRE EATS CATERING 415 Royal Street 919.582.9470 empireeatscatering.com THE GARDEN ON MILLBROOK 2400 E. Millbrook Road 919.790.8900 thegardenonmillbrook.com

CHAR-GRILL Four Raleigh locations chargrillusa.com

ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E. Millbrook Road 919.850.2340 rockytopcatering.com

CHOW 8311 Creedmoor Road 919.841.4995 chowraleigh.com

SOUTHLAND BBQ CATERING 5000 Departure Drive 919.757.4972 southlandbbqcatering.com

MOJOE’S BURGER JOINT 620 Glenwood Avenue 919.832.6799 mojoesburgerjoint.com THE ROAST GRILL 7 S. West Street 919.832.8292 roastgrill.com

TASTEFULLY SERVED

Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex and RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com

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41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com

CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook Street 919.828.5932 cateringworks.com

ORO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 18 E. Martin Street Street 919.239.4010 ororaleigh.com

DONOVAN’S DISH Serving the Triangle 919.651.8309 donovansdish.com

PLATES NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.828.0018 plateskitchen.com

SNOOPY’S HOT DOGS Multiple Raleigh locations snoopys.com

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AZITRA 8411 Brier Creek Parkway 919.484.3939 azitra.com

THE HIBERNIAN 311 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.2258 8021 Falls of Neuse Road 919.803.0290 hibernianpub.com

GARLAND 14 W. Martin Street 919.833.6886 garlandraleigh.com KABAB AND CURRY 2412 Hillsborough Street 919.977.6974 kababcurryraleigh.com

SAINTS & SCHOLARS IRISH PUB 909 Spring Forest Road 919.878.8828 saintsandscholarspub.com

ITALIAN

KADHAI THE INDIAN WOK 6260-112 Glenwood Avenue 919.785.2864 theindianexpresskadhai.com

AMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3905 Western Boulevard 919.851.0473 amedeosrestaurant.com

ROYAL INDIA 3901 Capital Boulevard 919.981.0849 royalIndiannc.com

ASSAGGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3501 W. Millbrook Road 919.785.2088 assaggios-nc.com

TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE 6611 Falls of Neuse Road 919.848.2262 tajmahalindianraleigh.com

BELLA MONICA 3121-103 Edwards Mill Road 919.881.9778 bellamonica.com

TASTE 1912 Bernard Street 919.948.7815 thetastebernard.com THE WILD COOK’S INDIAN GRILL 3212 Hillsborough Street 984.232.8530 thewildcooksgrill.com ZAYKA INDIAN CUISINE 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 103 919.361.5370 zaykaraleigh.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

TUSCAN BLU 327 W. Davie Street 919.834.5707 tuscanblu.com

CASA CARBONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO 6019 Glenwood Avenue 919.781.8750 casacarbone.com

VIC’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 331 Blake Street 919.829.7090 4035 Lake Boone Trail Suite 109 984.200.9292 vicsitalianrestaurant.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

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

MIDTOWN OLIVE OIL

1110 Mercantile Drive Suite 110 919.510.5510 midtownoliveoil.com MONA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5260 Capital Boulevard 919.431.6500 monapita.com NEOMONDE 3817 Beryl Road 919.828.1628 neomonde.com

VIVACE 4209 Lassiter Mill Road Suite 115 919.787.7747 vivaceraleigh.com

NUR MEDITERRANEAN DELI & MARKET 2233 Avent Ferry Road 919.828.1523 THE OLIVE WAGON 8490 Honeycutt Road Suite 106 919.845.7266 theolivewagon.com

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN ABU OMAR HALAL 709 W. Peace Street abuomarhalal.com

OPA RALEIGH 411 W. Morgan Street 984.200.9440 oparaleigh.com

ALADDIN’S EATERY 8201 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.5700 4209 Lassiter Mill Road 919.977.9025 aladdinseatery.com

PETRA GRILL 6091 Capital Boulevard 984.200.2009

PICCOLA ITALIA 423 Woodburn Road 919.833.6888 piccolaitalianc.com

FRESH LEVANT BISTRO 8450 Honeycutt Road 984.200.3999 freshlevant.com

SASSOOL 9650 Strickland Road 919.847.2700 sassool.com

ROMA PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3805 Brentwood Road 919.876.2818

JASMIN & OLIVZ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Multiple Raleigh locations jasminbistro.com

SITTI 137 S. Wilmington Street 919.239.4070 sitti-raleigh.com

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TAVERNA AGORA

326 Hillsborough Street 919.881.8333 tavernaagora.com TAZA GRILL 6325 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.7161 10940 Raven Ridge Road 919.845.7772 tazagrill.com

VIDRIO

500 Glenwood Avenue Suite 100 919.803.6033 vidrioraleigh.com

MEXICAN BAJA BURRITO 2109 Avent Ferry Road Suite 108 919.834.3431 bajaburrito.net BARTACO 4121 Main at North Hills Street 919.626.8226 bartaco.com/location/raleigh CAFE CAPISTRANO 8471 Garvey Drive 919.872.1127

CANTINA 18

433 Daniels Street 919.835.9911 18restaurantgroup.com

CENTRO 106 S. Wilmington Street 919.835.3593 centroraleigh.com

FIESTA MEXICANA 2839 Jones Franklin Road 919.859.1303 fiestamexicananc-cary.com

CORTEZ 413 Glenwood Avenue 919.342.8227 cortezraleigh.com

GONZA TACOS Y TEQUILA 7713-39 Lead Mine Road 919.846.5478 2100 Hillsborough Street 919.268.8965 gonzatacosytequila.com

DOS TAQUITOS 6101 Glenwood Avenue 919.787.3373 dostaquitosraleigh.com DRIFTWOOD CANTINA 8460 Honeycutt Road #1112 919.977.8360 driftwoodraleigh.com EL DORADO 2811 Brentwood Road 919.872.8440 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.848.0788 eldoradomexicanrestaurant. com EL RODEO 329 Blount Street 919.828.0777 2404 Wake Forest Road 919.833.1460 elrodeonc.com EL TAPATIO 4511 New Bern Avenue 919.255.9161 13200 New Falls of Neuse Suite 167 919.554.9676 eltapatiomexican.com

GRINGO A GO GO 100 N. Person Street 919.977.1438 gringoraleigh.com JOSE AND SONS 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.571.1188 joseandsons.com LA CARRETA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1028 Oberlin Road 919.977.3271 lacarretaraleigh.com LA RANCHERITA 7420 Six Forks Road 919.844.6330 4325 Glenwood Avenue Suite 3000 919.785.1951 laranchnc.com LOS CUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4524 Old Wake Forest Road 919.872.6012 facebook.com/ loscuatesraleighnc LOS TRES MAGUEYES 10410 Moncreiffe Road 919.484.9258

MAKUS EMPANADAS 411 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh Atrium Food Court at NCSU, Raleigh 919.307.4935 makusempanadas.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 sanjosepoyner.com

SALT & LIME CABO GRILL

6006 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.2230 saltandlimecabo.com TORCHY’S TACOS 1110 Mercantile Drive Building 6, Suite 120 torchystacos.com TORERO’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 4721 Atlantic Avenue Suite 101 919.873.9116 torerosmexicanrestaurants. com VIVA MEXICAN KITCHEN 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.571.1188 vivamexicankitchen.com

PIZZERIAS CRISTO’S NY STYLE PIZZA 1302 E. Millbrook Road 919.872.6797 cristospizza.com DEMO’S PIZZERIA & DELI 222 Glenwood Avenue Suite 121 919.754.1050 demospizzeriadeli.com DONATOS PIZZA 7860 Alexander Promenade Place 919.957.2880 donatos.com LILLY’S PIZZA 1813 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.0226 lillyspizza.com MOONLIGHT PIZZA COMPANY 615 W. Morgan Street 919.755.9133 moonlightpizza.com THE PIZZA TIMES 210 S. Wilmington Street 919.832.4411 raleightimespizza.com SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 6325 Falls of Neuse Road #69 919.981.5678 salviospizza.com STROMBOLI’S EXPRESS 3434 Edwards Mill Road 919.785.7075 2900 Spring Forest Road 919.876.4222 strombolisexpress.com

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TROPHY BREWING + PIZZA 827 W. Morgan Street 919.803.4849 trophybrewing.com YOUR PIE 4233 Corners Parkway Suite 250 919.957.0077 yourpie.com

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

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

832 Spring Forest Road 2019 Clark Avenue in the Village District 984.242.4600 capefearseafoodcompany. com CAPTAIN STANLEY’S SEAFOOD 3333 S. Wilmington Street 919.779.7878 facebook.com/ captainstanleys COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER 411 W. Morgan Street 919.867.6203 cousinsmainelobster.com THE COWFISH SUSHI BURGER BAR 4208 Six Forks Road 919.784.0400 thecowfish.com MARGAUX’S RESTAURANT 8111 Creedmoor Road Suite 111 919.846.9846 margauxsrestaurant.com

MASON’S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS 4121 Main at North Hills Street Suite 100 984.200.1845 masonslobster.com

VINOS FINOS TAPAS AND WINE BAR 8450 Honeycutt Road Suite 110 919.747.9233 vinosfinosypicadas.com

SALTWATER SEAFOOD MARKET 4 Fenton Street 919.834.1813 saltwaterseafoodnc.com

Beasley’s Chicken + Honey 237 S. Wilmington Street 919.322.0127 ac-restaurants.com/beasleys

SOUTH AMERICAN ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN 4614 Capital Boulevard 919.713.0000 8211 Brier Creek Parkway Suite 107 919.278.7724 alpacachicken.com

AREPA CULTURE NC

6724 Glenwood Avenue #100 919.986.8487 arepaculturenc.com BARCELONA WINE BAR 430 W. Martin Street 919.808.5400 barcelonawinebar.com GUASACA AREPA & SALSA GRILL 4025 Lake Boone Trail Suite 107 919.322.4928 2512 Hillsborough Street 919.210.6838 guasaca.com MAMI’S 2401 Wake Forest Road 919.834.8572 maminoras.com

SOUTHERN

BIG ED’S RESTAURANT 220 Wolfe Street 919.836.9909 5009 Falls of Neuse Road 919.747.9533 bigedsnc.com FLYING BISCUIT CAFÉ 2016 Clark Avenue 919.833.6924 flyingbiscuit.com HUMBLE PIE 317 S. Harrington Street 919.829.9222 humblepierestaurant.com

RELISH CAFÉ & BAR 5625 Creedmoor Road 919.787.1855 relishraleigh.com THE REMEDY DINER 137 E. Hargett Street 919.835.3553 theremedydiner.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 TUPELO HONEY 425 Oberlin Road 919.723.9353 tupelohoneycafe.com

STEAKHOUSES

MANDOLIN 2519 Fairview Road 919.322.0365 mandolinraleigh.com

ANGUS BARN 9401 Glenwood Avenue 919.781.2444 angusbarn.com

THE MECCA RESTAURANT 13 E. Martin Street 919.832.5714 mecca-restaurant.com

BRASA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919.544.3344 brasasteakhouse.com

NOFO AT THE PIG

2014 Fairview Road 919.821.1240 nofo.com POOLE’S DINER 426 S. McDowell Street 919.832.4477 ac-restaurants.com/pooles

OAK STEAKHOUSE 417 W. Hargett Street 984.255.1818 oakraleigh.com PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE 4509 Creedmoor Road 919.827.4158 perryssteakhouse.com

VINNIE’S STEAK HOUSE AND TAVERN

7440 Six Forks Road 919.847.7319 vinniessteakhouse.com

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN EARTH TO US 2893 Jones Franklin Road 919.809.8622 shopearthtous.com FICTION KITCHEN 428 S. Dawson Street 919.831.4177 thefictionkitchen.com GRABBAGREEN 4421 Six Forks Road #103 919.326.7799 grabbagreen.com HAPPY + HALE 200 Park Street at North Hills Suite 101 984.200.3802 happyandhale.com IRREGARDLESS CAFÉ 901 W. Morgan Street 919.833.8898 irregardless.com

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THE CARDINAL AT NORTH HILLS ORGANIZES ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS EVENT The Cardinal at North Hills raised awareness for Alzheimer’s disease by hosting a “Dog Days of Summer” event June 21 that included a dog walk, pet therapy session, cookout and puppy parade. In order to recognize the long days those who have Alzheimer’s disease face, the event was held from 7 a.m.–7 p.m., a day after the 2021 summer solstice.

The Cardinal also collected financial donations for a local Alzheimer’s association.

Photo courtesy of Activate Good

ACTIVATE GOOD HOSTS KIDS HELPING KIDS SERVICE EVENT

Photo courtesy of NCRLA

Local youth recently participated in a summer service event organized by Activate Good, a nonprofit organization in the Triangle. Kids were given supplies and training on how to initiate their own service projects and supply drives, which will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County, Wake Up and Read, and The No Woman, No Girl Initiative. Activate Good hopes that events like this will empower and inspire kids to serve other kids throughout their communities.

NCRLA HOSTS REGIONAL ROUNDS OF CHEF SHOWDOWN COMPETITION IN RALEIGH

Following the preliminary rounds of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Chef Showdown competition, 20 North Carolina chefs moved on to the first regional round. The chefs were competing for the titles of NCRLA Chef of the Year and NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year.

All dishes presented to the judges were required to contain ingredients that were grown, raised or made in North Carolina. Nine chefs moved on to the second regional round in Raleigh at Wake Technical Community College’s Baking and Pastry Arts campus. On August 9, Saif Rahman of Vidrio in Raleigh was named NCRLA Chef of the Year and Tiesha Whittaker of Buttermilk Boutique in Clayton was naned NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year.

Photo courtesy of The Cardinal at North Hills

BYTHEGRACE LAUNCHES FOOD TRUCK IN RALEIGH Heather Stallings, owner of a Southern comfort food delivery business called BytheGrace, launched her new food truck—a Freightliner ambulance—at Dorothea Dix Park on July 17. Stallings is a Raleigh native with a passion for food and cooking. Available menu items included pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, pimento cheese macaroni and cheese, Watergate salad and Stallings’ signature angel cakes. Games, entertainment and live music accompanied the grand opening.

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Photo courtesy of Clark Hall Doors and Windows

RALEIGH OPENS ITS DOORS TO CLARK HALL

Clark Hall Doors and Windows, a company with more than 50 years of experience crafting custom entryways and windows, is opening a new showroom on Capital Boulevard.

Appointments for sneak peeks are now available. Clark Hall Doors and Windows specializes in custom doors and offers a distinctive, elevated look for homes in the Raleigh area.

1403 Capital Boulevard 919.323.8692 clarkhalldoors.com

Photo courtesy of Christina Valkanoff Realty Group

SHADOW CREEK ESTATES OFFERS LUXURY LIVING IN NORTH RALEIGH

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MIDTOWN PHO BRINGS VIETNAMESE CUISINE TO MIDTOWN

Raleigh’s newest Vietnamese restaurant, Midtown Pho, has opened in Creekside Crossing at the intersection of Six Forks and Wake Forest roads. Lovers of Vietnamese cuisine will be able to enjoy Chef Amy’s family pho recipe that has been passed down through the generations. Paired with traditional Vietnamese music and décor, the restaurant’s minimal, sleek furniture blends to create an elevated atmosphere for delighting in authentic Vietnamese food.

Comprised of 31 homesites with an average lot size of 1.25 acres, Shadow Creek Estates is a private luxury community with homes available from $2 million. Located in the heart of North Raleigh, Shadow Creek Estates will provide discerning clients with a truly custom home building experience. Developer Loyd Builders has partnered with Christina Valkanoff, one of the Triangle’s top real estate agents, to seamlessly integrate sales, design and building with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Private showings of the property and lot reservations are available now, with construction estimated to begin in early 2022. shadowcreekestates.com

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“This series tells my story from early childhood into adulthood. Before I became a professional dancer, I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. I left home at 16.

I had to restart my whole life.”

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JAIMON CACERES C ATA C LY S M , 2 0 2 1

COLORED PENCIL ON PAPER 34 BY 44 INCHES

INTO THE LINE OF FIRE

BY CHARLOTTE RUSSELL

“Cataclysm” captures the exact moment self-taught artist Jaimon Caceres decided to leave his life as a Jehovah’s Witness, a decision that meant complete exile from his family, religion and community. The only way to leave was to go into the line of fire, shown in this work as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse— imagery often used in the Jehovah’s Witness religion. “Cataclysm” is part of Caceres’ latest series, “Evolution,” which tells his story of growing up in the North Carolina mountains as a Jehovah’s Witness, to becoming a professional ballet dancer, to working as a colored pencil artist. Known as a hyperrealist artist, the “Evolution” series is rendered in an impressionistic style in order to portray memory and emotions in his life’s story.

Caceres lives and works in Raleigh. View his work at Artspace, online at jaimoncaceres.com and on Instagram at @jaimon.caceres.art.

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