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To be honest, I was also a total wimp about the heat and humidity. Coming from Boone, it was beyond my comprehension why anyone would sweat through a round of golf when they could be playing in the refreshing mountain air. Whatever your preference, we’ve highlighted the top courses in the Triangle, the mountains, and the coast— as ranked by the N.C. Golf Panel (page 76). For many in our community, the living is not so easy. In the summer months, our friends at Urban Ministries tell us that it’s particularly difficult to keep food donations flowing in because contributors who typically give are on vacation. Take a look at the story on page 32 to see how you might help.

Catching you between summer adventures? One of the best perks of living here is the easy access to our gorgeous mountains and coast—I especially appreciate this after living in Atlanta and Dallas, where a weekend drive to the beach wasn’t happening. There are so many incredible day trips and weekend getaways in close proximity that it’s easy to take for granted just how lucky we are. That was my failing decades ago when I trekked off to Golf Safari. What excited me about going to summer camp was that there were more boys attending than girls. How sad that I was such a predictable preteen who couldn’t appreciate the incredible opportunity of being taught how to play golf by Peggy Kirk Bell, renowned LPGA leader. She and her husband, Warren (“Bullet”), hosted the summer camp at their club in Southern Pines, and her family continues the legacy at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, with the 2018 Golfari set for July 8th to the 14th.

We’re fortunate to live in communities where there are many people doing much to help neighbors in need. Large organizations like Urban Ministries and Habitat for Humanity do an amazing job of serving Wake County, but it all starts with individuals stepping up to make a difference. That’s just what Karen Dusterberg and her friends at Friendship High School did with Project Unify and the special prom they hosted this year (page 28). Finally, I’d love to hear your feedback on any of the great foodie spots in our area—whether it’s one featured here in our annual food issue or one that you’d like us to write about.

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AFTER YEARS OF WATCHING THE RALEIGH AREA LOSE GREEN space to urban development, Christina Harvey decided to create a more bird-friendly garden. “Replacing some of that landscape is one small thing I can do to help save our favorite birds,” she says. Harvey, an avid gardener and one of more than 1,200 members in the Wake County Audubon Society, says that personal enjoyment is a major benefit to having a bird-friendly garden. Homeowners know the joy of listening to birdsong and watching colorful birds flit around their yards and feeders. Kim Brand, field organizer for the North Carolina Audubon Society, says birds also provide a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Birds eat a variety of insects, from mosquitos to caterpillars, keeping the insect population in balance. Birds are also pollinators and efficient seed dispersers, creating forests that have both ecological and economic value. To help maintain a healthy bird population, it’s necessary to landscape with native plants that support the insects and caterpillars birds like to eat, and, as Brand notes, “Non-native plants that don’t have a shared evolutionary history with the insects that live here are basically a food dessert for our birds.” Or, perhaps worse, they are providing junk food. 14 | caryliving.com

Many of the popular non-native landscape plants, like privet, don’t support the necessary insects that feed our birds. Insects either don’t perceive their leaves as food, cannot bite them, or find them toxic. While these plants can be used as shelter, they are not a food source for our insects or birds. Some non-natives are actually poisonous to birds. For example, the berries of nandina have proven fatal to cedar waxwings. North Carolinians are fortunate to have many native plants that are both utilitarian and beautiful, such as our majestic oaks. According to Douglas Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, oak trees support 534 different kinds of moths and butterflies, which lay eggs on the leaves. The hatched caterpillars eat the leaves, grow, and eventually become highprotein food for baby birds. Brand says this series of events is crucial because caterpillars are the No. 1 food source for baby songbirds. Black cherries and hickories are also important trees for birds. For smaller gardens, native blueberries are the perfect bird-friendly choice. The birds will keep the insects off the plants, and there will be berries for both birds and people, as well as caterpillars for baby birds. Other small bird-friendly shrubs include flame azalea and spicebush.

If you have space for only one plant on a balcony or patio, Brand suggests planting a trellised container with coral honeysuckle. The bright red tubular-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds, while finches and robins will eat the red fruit. A few native perennials that will attract birds are purple coneflower, swamp sunflower, and black-eyed Susan. However, Harvey advises there is more to creating a bird-friendly garden than growing flowers. “Birds also need other native food sources—like nuts, berries, and insect larvae—as well as evergreen plants for shelter and nest sites, water year-round, and layers in the landscape ranging from ground cover to shrubs to trees.” Supplemental feeding is very beneficial during the winter season, and suet blocks are especially appreciated on bitter cold nights. The Audubon Society recently began advising people to leave hummingbird feeders up year-round as rufous and other species are showing up more regularly during the winter months. Seed heads of flowers and ornamental grasses are also a valuable food source during the coldest months. To ensure bird populations remain healthy, aim to reduce the use of pesticides in your landscape. Allow for some imperfection, and don’t be overly concerned about nibbled plants. Rely on the natural food chain to keep many pests in check. Brand says the best advice for homeowners wanting to create a bird-friendly garden is to start by adding a variety of native plants. She explains, “You’re going to help birds raise more babies. You’re going to help birds on their migration journeys. You’re going to make sure your bird neighbors have enough to eat. You’re going to bring more birds into your life, which will in turn make you happy.” L

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Strike a Meaningful Pose LIKE THE NEWSBOYS’ STRIKE OF 1899, TODAY’S YOUTH ARE OUT TO IMPROVE THE WORLD. FIGHTING FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN can be a considerable feat, especially if you are part of the younger generation. Many are told they can’t make a difference due to their age, race, living conditions, and more, so rising above the naysayers takes courage and willpower in the face of various intimidating factors. Around the country, we’re seeing a revival of young people who are taking charge and fighting for the change they want to see in the world. They aren’t concerned with the possibility of negative backlash; they have simply banded together to create an unstoppable force that demands attention. The 119th anniversary of the

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Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 occurs in July and marks the event where young newsboys across New York City refused to distribute papers produced by Joseph Pulitzer, publisher of the New York World, and William Randolph Hearst, publisher of the Journal. The strike was due to the raised costs of a newsboy bundle of 100 newspapers from 50 cents to 60 cents, a price increase that at the time was offset by increased sales. The strike lasted from July 21st to August 2nd, and the newsboys were ultimately able to influence the publishers to buy back all unsold papers, leading to an improved quality of life for existing as well as future newsboys. The story of the Newsboys’ Strike

and their fight to be heard can be applied to the culture we live in today and the story of our youth, as they strive for change across the world. The powerful marches and campaigns that make frontpage news every day are empowering, and beg the question, “How can we each seize the day and make a difference in our own community?” For inspiration, consider attending the North Carolina Theatre’s production of the hit Broadway musical, Disney’s Newsies, which is based on the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 and will run July 24th to 29th at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. Visit nctheatre.com to purchase tickets. L

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Reggae in Raleigh THIS MUSIC GENRE IS “BRINGING ONLY GOOD VIBES” TO FANS. // BY JENNIFER HEINSER

IF SOMEONE ASKED YOU TO ATTEND A REGGAE CONCERT, you might think, “There’s a current, American reggae scene?” I had this thought eight years ago, when my friend—who hails from southern California—was shocked to learn that I was unaware of the band Slightly Stoopid. I giggled at the name, but later that day I started an internet radio station on Spotify based on the band. I was hooked. Not just hooked on Slightly Stoopid, which began in the days of Sublime, but they became my “gateway band,” if you will, to everything else that came after them. (Worth mentioning here are reggae fans—a breed unto themselves!) My ticket stub collection contains memories from shows spanning rock and metal to rap and reggae. And by far, there is nothing like the reggae crowd. Fellow fans don’t mind saving your spot if you need to run for a beer, or to the bathroom between sets. The fan page groups on Facebook send each other mail to encourage and uplift each other—bumper stickers, bracelets, artwork, etc. After one family had a rough year, members of their fan group chipped in and donated a tree to be delivered to their home and planted in their yard from “The Family.” On Valentine’s Day, I came home to a package of band stickers, a bracelet, and a handwritten note. After hundreds of concerts in venues from bars to arenas, bands like Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, and more know what a great support structure they have. They are super-connected to the fans through social media, actively engaged in fan pages, and most even have songs that are odes 22 | caryliving.com

to their fan base. Other bands worth the trip to your local venue include Iration, The Green, Hirie, Tribal Seeds, The Expendables, Soja, and J Boog. For me, Rebelution became a favorite right away—with their intense bass line thanks to Marley Williams, and inspiring riffs and lyrics from singer Eric Rachmany. The group, based out of Santa Barbara, California, met in music school and their musical precision shows. They bring even more energy to the stage than to their album, which is hard to believe. The uplifting lyrics are always about “bringing only good vibes.” They played Red Hat Amphitheater in late June, but they stop by this area annually. If you want those chill vibes—the beach-bum kind—you”ll find all you need in Stick Figure, also out of California. Scott Woodruff started with a solo project, until he connected with more talented musicians who slowly joined the pack. And I do mean pack: An acknowledged band member is a rescued Australian shepherd na med Cocoa. She has her own Instagram, @cocoathetourdog, and has a cult following herself. Fans buy dog toys before the show and throw them to her on stage. She travels the world with the guys, surfing and hanging on the beach with them in exotic locations. You’ll find her front-and-center posing for fans. Stick Figure opens for Slightly Stoopid on July 13th in Portsmouth, Virginia, and then August 14th at Red Hat. Keep a watch for additional dates, as they have headlined their own show at the Lincoln Theater in the past.

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For some hip-hop groove to go with your reggae, Dirty Heads—the ever-evolving boys out of Huntington Beach, California—play in this area at least twice a year. While they’ve broken into the mainstream with hits like “Lay Me Down” (Any Port in a Storm, 2008), “My Sweet Summer” (Sound of Change, 2014), and “That’s All I Need” (Dirty Heads self-titled, 2016), every album sounds different and they admit they don’t have a “genre.” Whatever they are feeling at the time they plan an album is what is created. Perhaps if you’re only familiar with their earlier songs, you’d be surprised to listen to songs like “Medusa.” New fans are disoriented when their last album sounds completely reggae, and the next is rap-heavy. But I think it’s this diversity and dynamic range that keeps them fresh and interesting. They just played at Red Hat in May, but this summer tour could see dates added. They’ve also played at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the last couple of years. While inspired by the likes of Bob Marley and Sublime, or even Cypress Hill, American reggae has its own flavor, its own vibe. It is like a microcosm of America—a melting pot of influences and cultures—and that is its strength. Check out the next show, because you will be welcomed with open arms (and even some tie-dye). Keep looking for new dates being announced by each of these bands, and find tickets to see Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure at StickFigureMusic.com/tour-dates/. L

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Food-Friendly Signature Beers BY JULIE JOHNSON

WITH THE WIDE SELECTION OF TOP QUALITY BREWERIES available in North Carolina, restaurateurs are spoiled for choice—and a few have been inspired to seek out a friendly brewer and create a signature brew that is available exclusively on their menu. A house beer can complement a distinctive cuisine, express the restaurant’s philosophy, or anchor a special occasion. It can also become a special attraction for patrons. When Ashley Christensen, the award-winning chef, opened Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, it was the second of what are now six restaurants she has founded in Raleigh. “With the concept being chicken and honey, it felt like such an opportunity. It was our first restaurant where it was about one item as the center of the concept,” she says. She approached Sean Lilly Wilson, founder of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham and an avid promoter of beer and food with marked Southern roots. “We are big fans in that shop of the pairing of fried chicken and Champagne, but beer is so present here, you know?” she says. “I felt like Sean knew my food so well that he would be the perfect person to imagine that pairing.” They discussed the project over—what else?—plates of fried chicken. Beasley’s was featuring North Carolina gallberry honey on its menu at the time. “We talked about feeling like it had this presence of tellicherry peppercorns. It has an innate, almost peppery spice all its own.” The base beer Wilson proposed was a Belgian wit, or white beer, a style with little to no hop bitterness and that traditionally incorporates a range of spices for balance. After a few test batches, Fullsteam Beasley’s Honey White was born: softened with gallberry honey, spiked with tellicherry peppercorns, and brewed with a touch of oats for texture. 26 | caryliving.com

“It has a slightly cloudy richness to it; the spice kind of clears your palate after whatever bite you’ve had and complements it, then it gives you a nice reset for the next bite or the next sip,” Christensen says. She and Wilson debated a second beer—richer and darker to go with dark-meat dishes—but Honey White turned out to be a favorite accompaniment to all of Beasley’s menu items. It’s the restaurant’s best-selling beer. Fearrington House in Pittsboro also partnered with Wilson on a brewing project, but instead of a single beer, the renowned restaurant wanted a rotating series of four to suit the restaurant’s seasonal menu. Max Kast, the beverage director at the time, says, “Sean and I thought it would be a cool idea to have something that expressed the essence of Fearrington, which Fullsteam shared: the farm-to-table philosophy,” or, as Fullsteam puts it, “plow to pint.” The four seasonal beers are designed to be only medium in alcohol, food-friendly, and enhanced with seasonal ingredients. Fall, for example, features an ESP (extra special pale ale) made with the addition of Foggy Ridge apples from Virginia. The winter porter is flavored with home-roasted coffee and pecans from the inn’s hundredyear-old trees. The spring offering is a dry-hopped saison, and the summer seasonal, available now, is a session-strength IPA flavored with black tea and lemon peel. “It’s basically a play on iced tea, which is about as Southern as it gets,” Kast says. At the AC Hotel North Hills in Raleigh, a compelling opportunity inspired Anthony Zinani, the general manager of beverage and food, to commission a single, special beer. It happened when Level7, the rooftop bar, purchased a barrel of Knob Creek bourbon. “They sent us the barrel from Kentucky with our

own hand-selected bourbon,” says Zinani. Once the barrel was emptied, he approached Raleigh Brewing, whose beers are regularly on tap at the hotel, and proposed a collaboration. “The first thing I thought of was that it would be cool to have them brew a beer for us and age it in our own barrel.” Barrel-aging, which has grown in popularity recently, allows a beer—generally one that is full-flavored and higher in alcohol—to pick up new flavors from the wood. If the barrel has previously housed another beverage, some of those qualities will pass into the beer over weeks or months of aging. “We chose a beer that would kind of stick out for that typical oaky, wood-age of the bourbon,” Zinani says. “We wanted to go with something a little darker, so it’s kind of a mix between a Belgian strong ale and a porter. It’s a dark amber color, and the beer will be a little higher in ABV, around 9 to 10 percent.” Zinani joined the Raleigh Brewing team to brew the beer. “I was able to mash everything up, pick out the hops, dump in the hops, and really get in with the master brewer about how we’re going to do this.” Now comes the wait. The beer will mature in the Knob Creek barrel for several months before it is unveiled around October. Zinani plans to make an occasion of the release, because once this beer’s gone, it’s gone. Not all signature beers are that fleeting, but all attempt to capture something unusual and distinctive to deliver a unique experience for guests. L

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candidconversation Cary Living: When did you first realize you wanted to work with special-needs kids? Dusterberg: I grew up with an aunt who had special needs. She passed away when I was only 7 years old, so I never reached the point where I could understand why she was different and mentally slower than others. I guess part of me lived with regret that I never understood her for who she was while she was alive. When given the opportunity to work with special-needs kids for the first time, I felt compelled to do so. When did you have that opportunity? It was my eighth-grade year at Salem Middle School. They had a program called Peer Helpers that was offered as an elective, where you could assist in the special-education classroom every day for a semester. How did Project Unify start at your school?

A Prom to Remember IN A TIME WHERE EVERYONE LOOKS FOR WAYS TO BE INCLUSIVE, KAREN DUSTERBERG ORGANIZED A LANDMARK EVENT FOR STUDENTS AT SIX HIGH SCHOOLS. // BY PATRICK WILLIAMS

WHEN APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2015, sophomore Karen Dusterberg didn’t wait to make her mark. Before the first week of class had ended, she started the school’s first student-led club, a chapter of Project Unify, which is a collaboration between the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics North Carolina, involving more than 120 high schools across the state. Project Unify is a service organization for mainstream and special-needs students, and the members help foster an environment where their special-needs peers can enjoy a full social experience. As co-president of her school’s Project Unify for three years, Dusterberg wanted to do something special in her senior year, so she organized a full-fledged prom for special-needs students—not only for Apex Friendship, but also for students from six other high schools across western Wake. The result was a special night for everyone. 28 | caryliving.com

The teachers of the special-ed class I worked in at Salem encouraged me, so I decided to take initiative and start a chapter in high school. When I came to Apex Friendship my sophomore year, I saw a huge opportunity since it was a first-year school with no student-led clubs yet. I spoke to a friend of mine with similar interests, and together we went to the school’s special-education teacher and asked her to advise the club. From there we put together social media accounts, set up flyers, and made announcements to encourage students to come to our interest meeting. I was shocked by the response. We had more than 70 people at the meeting, just a month after the school opened. I expected maybe 15, at most. So how did you get the idea for an inclusive prom for Project Unify? Our original club advisor put the idea of an inclusive prom in my head shortly after we started the club. I think she saw how amazing our school was to have so many students involved and realized we were capable of something big. Since the day she suggested it, I’ve been dreaming of carrying it out. It’s a major undertaking, organizing an event like that. How did you go about it? This year, more than 200 people signed up for Project Unify and more than 150 stayed fully involved in the club all year. I had so many passionate people there to assist me, so I knew we could make it happen. I realized that this being my senior year meant it was now or never.

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candidconversation MATTHEW LEONARDS, A RISING SENIOR, DANCED TO PRACTICALLY EVERY SONG AND IS ALREADY ASKING ABOUT THE NEXT PROJECT UNIFY PROM.

I reached out to Apex United Methodist Church, which hosted the event in its gym, and David Michael, a local DJ, did an amazing job with the entertainment. Then we had some local businesses that provided food and donated money for our other costs, so the whole event was free for everyone who attended. Obviously the event was for the whole club, but the specialneeds students were the guests of honor. How did it go?

16 YEAR-OLD FAITH DANCES WITH TWO FRIENDS.

I don’t think I’ve ever been in a room surrounded by so many truly happy faces. All of our members had the time of their lives. It didn’t appear they were volunteering, they were just having fun. The special-needs kids all seemed to leave their parents and join their peers on the dance floor and, while that doesn’t sound like much, that really meant something. For them to truly experience a high school activity like prom was outstanding. Not everyone has a knack for working with classmates who have disabilities. From your experience, what is the key? The most important thing is to understand that they aren’t children and that we are the same age. Some students may be slower and at a disadvantage in some areas, but what they need is a friend or someone kind to guide them. That’s what our members [become] for them. Often, the people who couldn’t see themselves working with special-needs kids are the ones who are best at it. How do the mainstream kids in Project Unify work with the special-needs students at the school? Project Unify allows mainstream students to go to lunch, hang out in the classroom, and assist in a gym class with the kids every single day. Twice a year, we take them on field trips to the Special Olympics. We have two Unified soccer teams and a cheer team made up of both the special-needs students and our club members. We also exchange valentines and have parties at the holidays during our lunches. Our club is really a way to allow special-needs students to form friendships with kids outside of their classroom and experience high school just like any other high schooler would. What other interests did you have in high school? Project Unify was probably the biggest part of my life in high school, but my other focus was softball. I’ve pitched on varsity for three years. I was the team MVP my sophomore year, and I was a captain as a junior and senior. I missed my freshman season at Apex High School because I had two elbow surgeries, so I’m really grateful I was able to come back and play the rest of my high school career.

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What are your college plans? I will be attending East Carolina University and studying special education and recreational therapy in hopes of becoming an occupational therapist. I want to work with special-needs kids and help with everyday functions such as motor and speech skills. What has your experience with Project Unify taught you about your peers? The most thrilling thing I’ve learned is just the number of people willing to help and wanting to make a difference. Most people probably didn’t join this club with much experience or a knack for working with the kids, but so many picked it up naturally. Working with special-needs kids is the type of thing where, if you want to do it, you’ll probably be good at it. It amazes me every day to watch everyone do such great work and have so much fun doing it. L

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A Season for Sharing URBAN MINISTRIES OF WAKE COUNTY SERVES NEEDY NEIGHBORS YEAR-ROUND, BUT DONATIONS ARE IN SHORTER SUPPLY IN THE SUMMER. // BY CAROL WILLS

IT WAS THE WINTER OF 1981 WHEN TWO HOMELESS MEN in our area died as a result of hypothermia. This tragic circumstance was the impetus for people who were concerned about the plight of homeless people to form Urban Ministries of Raleigh. Initially, the founders of Urban Ministries met in the basement of Edenton Street United Methodist Church. Since then, the organization has acquired partners of many denominations and groups—and today the organization, now known as Urban Ministries of Wake County, is a thriving community of 40 paid staff and more than 1,300 volunteers. The positive impact of Urban Ministries’ outreach is widespread and meaningful: Through its welcoming food pantry, the nonprofit provides groceries to last a full week for as many as 50 families each weekday. Last year, its volunteers distributed 270 tons of food. However, more food and more volunteers are always needed—especially during the summer months when donations and volunteer availability are reduced because of vacations and distracted schedules. 32 | caryliving.com

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Last year, Urban Ministries’ food pantry became the largest client-choice pantry in Wake County. Previously, clients of the pantry had been given packages of food that were assembled by volunteers, but there were problems with that arrangement, since it didn’t take into account the recipients’ food preferences. Now, with the free-choice system in the food pantry, individuals and families experiencing food insecurity can select whatever they want to eat from the open shelves. Chill-and-fill tables offer choices of fresh produce and frozen meat, and about 40 percent of the food that families select at the food pantry are taken from these tables. It provides an opportunity for the clients to eat healthier, fresher meals, and giving people a choice has also eliminated waste, since people can select the foods they really like. The self-service pantry—open Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM—is staffed by one employee and eight to 10 volunteers and provides a resource where its guests are welcome and maintain the dignity of independent shopping. The face-toface interactions create an opportunity for friendly conversations

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givingback and an exchange of recipes. In addition, there are gardens outside, created and maintained by several retired men—some of them medical volunteers, who periodically exchange their white coats for overalls, the better to dig, plant, and weed. Providing healthy food is especially important in the summer when children who typically receive free or reduced-price meals at school don’t have that food resource. Another need that Urban Ministries is meeting is providing free medical care for nearly 2,000 patients each year. The Open Door Clinic is staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and lab techs. Patients can be referred to specialists at no charge, thanks to community partnerships, and in-house mental health counseling is also available. Lab work is done on-site at Urban Ministries, and Duke Raleigh Hospital serves as the partner for processing lab results. In addition, the Open Door Clinic remains the only free and charitable clinic in Wake County with an on-site, fully licensed pharmacy, which provides assistance and guidance to people who need help in staying on their medications—a vital service when it enables those individuals to maintain their jobs and keep their families together. The clinic serves people with low incomes and no insurance, a growing population where the need is so acute that there is a long

waiting list for people with health problems. Medical referrals help serve the needs of patients who are seriously or chronically ill. WakeMed partners with the organization to help individuals who visit emergency rooms frequently to find help for chronic disease management. Urban Ministries also provides safe shelter in the Helen Wright Center for Women, which serves women over 18 years of age, without children in their custody, who are in need of a place to stay. The center, which can accommodate as many as 36 women each night, provides warm food and genuine care. Twenty-four beds are dedicated for emergency shelter, where women can stay for up to two weeks while caseworkers help them connect with services in the community. The remaining beds are for women who are involved in Urban Ministries’ three-month program that aids them in saving money to be able to move into appropriate housing. Another partner, Wake Tech, sends instructors to teach the women skills such as interviewing techniques, résumé writing, and budgeting for expenses. Congregational and civic groups also provide games and activities to help the women—many of whom are victims of domestic violence—find outlets to relax and have fun. Urban Ministries’ Helen Wright Center program has a 68 percent success rate in helping its guests leave with a lease and move forward in their lives. L

Urban Ministries of Wake County: Neighbors Served in 2017 32,528 30,630 1,579 319

People in Wake County served by Urban Ministries People served by the Crisis: Hunger and Nutrition Program People served by the Open Door Clinic People served by the Helen Wright Center

To make a donation, visit UrbanMin.org/donate. To become one of the more than 1,300 volunteers who are working with Urban Ministries of Wake County, please download a volunteer application at UrbanMin.org/volunteer and return it to the Manager of Volunteer Services at volunteer@urbanmin.org.

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THE PLUM UMBRELLA STUDIO: OWNER EMILY SCHMIDT CREATES JOURNALS AND PHOTO ALBUMS, USING ONLY ACID-FREE MATERIALS, IN A VARIETY OF DESIGNS INCLUDING LINED, UNLINED, DOT-GRID, OR MIXED MEDIA PAGES.

The Art of the Journal BY CAROL WILLS

FAMOUS DIARISTS LIKE VIRGINIA Woolf and Thomas Merton would have been the first in line had the beautiful journals that Emily Schmidt makes been available in their day. Her artistic journals are handcrafted to the most exacting standards. Schmidt, who studied journalism and mass communication/graphic design at UNC–Chapel Hill, currently works full-time as the conservation lab manager at N.C. State University Libraries. Her task is to care for the physical health of the library’s collection, repairing and rebinding wellworn books. She’s been practicing the art of bookbinding for 15 years. “It’s a fun job,” Schmidt says, adding that there is always more to learn about bookbinding. In 2014 she took her fondness for bookbinding to an artistic

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level and started The Plum Umbrella Studio—named for her love of rain and the color purple. Schmidt creates journals and photo albums, using only acid-free materials, in a variety of designs including lined, unlined, dot-grid, or mixed media pages. The journals are sold online and at craft fairs. “My ultimate goal,” says Schmidt, “is to create journals that function properly, using bold colors and patterns that make them beautiful, too.” In this digital age, when few people print out the photos taken with their cellphones, a photo album with real pictures would be lovely to have in your home or to pass on to future generations. Schmidt also creates sketchbooks and pocket notebooks. She makes her own book cloth from fabric she carefully curates, and she does all the

cutting, folding, punching, and sewing to bring her vision into completion. A relatively new way of recording tasks accomplished or future plans is the bullet journal. Instead of daily entries in paragraph form, the bullet journal is a collection of lists that are meaningful to you. It could even include a calendar with birthdays of family and friends circled. And, as with all journals, you can include pictures, art, poems—whatever you want to keep, remember, and enjoy. In this computer age, the art of writing by hand is often neglected, but it is a much more intimate experience than typing on a keyboard. If you are interested in seeing Schmidt’s handmade journals up close, look for her booth at the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on August 25th in downtown Cary. L

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Global Foods at Local Grocery GOLDEN HEX EUROPEAN GROCERIES & DELI PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS. // STORY BY CHERYL CAPALDO TRAYLOR

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE BEES. After a swarm took up residence at Arthur Shwarts’ California home, he decided to work with them instead of against them. He set up hives on his property, and the honeybees started producing especially delicious honey. Eventually Arthur’s backyard hobby turned into a business, with 90 hives and an annual honey harvest of more than two tons. Golden Hex Honey was born. Three years ago, on a college scouting trip with his son, Arthur visited Chapel Hill and fell in love with the area. Within two months, he and his family left northern California for North Carolina. They soon noticed a shortage of European markets in the area and, deciding to expand on the Golden Hex brand, they opened Golden Hex European Groceries & Deli in March. Arthur and his brother, Erik, co-owner of Golden Hex, were born in Armenia and lived in several countries before moving to the U.S. Arthur explains that ethnic markets provide a piece of home away from home, especially for those who do not have family living nearby. Missing traditional foods from their native countries, shoppers come in looking for items that remind them of home. They are surprised to find so many unique products offered, and are especially happy when they find something they’ve been looking for and haven’t been able to find in this market. When you walk into Golden Hex, the first thing you notice 38 | caryliving.com

is the welcoming atmosphere. Next your eyes are drawn to the tidy shelves holding colorful jars of pickled vegetables and many varieties of honey, including Golden Hex Wild Raw Honey. In addition to traditional European cheeses and dairy products, a large refrigerated and frozen food department offers a vast selection of Russian dumplings, Mediterranean burekas, and pierogies, each with a myriad of fillings. So far, the deli section is the biggest hit with customers, and they are encouraged to sample the sausages, franks, salamis, and cheeses before they buy. “I don’t want anyone to go home and be unsatisfied with their choices. You can try everything in the store,” Arthur says. And then adds with a laugh, “Except the caviar.” Large metal shelving units hold household staples like grains, spices, teas, condiments, and preserved fruits. Golden Hex also has a great selection of beer and wine from across the Baltic region as well as a small offering of beeswax candles, souvenir gifts, chocolates, snacks, and candies. Arthur plans to add more varieties of food to the 16 cultures now represented. “This is a small space, so there’s room for only the best and most popular,” he says. He’s noticed a demand for natural health remedies, so he’s hoping to add an herbal and homeopathic medicine section soon. He also wants to offer his

customers a prepared-food department, but that will have to wait for a larger store. The shrewd businessman’s face lights up when talking about the size of Russian supermarkets in large cities such as Brooklyn, New York, and St. Louis. Arthur doesn’t have a concrete plan yet, but he says growth is the ultimate goal for Golden Hex. After years in the corporate world, Arthur enjoys the independence of working for himself. However, that means he and Erik work long days—sometimes 16 to 18 hours—but as Arthur explains, “Even if I feel tired, I am fulfilled.” He enjoys talking with customers, telling them stories and jokes, and hearing about their lives. Lilia, Arthur’s wife, manages communications and the social media platforms that are necessary in today’s business world. The couple also organizes game nights, picnics, and cultural festivals to bring the Triangle’s Eastern European community together. As for the origins of Golden Hex: Arthur still maintains a few hives at his Chapel Hill home. “People can learn a lot from bees. How they organize their lives, work together, and everything. It’s amazing! I wish humans would live this way,” he says. L

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The Whole Truth About Healthy Eating THERE ARE VALID REASONS WHY WHOLE GRAINS HAVE EARNED THE REPUTATION OF BEING MORE FLAVORFUL AND HAVING MORE NUTRITIONAL VALUE. // BY PAIGE AND TOM WILLIAMS, GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY OWNERS

TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES BREAD AND BAKED GOODIES earn the name “whole-grain”—a classification that has become inherently associated with healthy eating—you must first understand the meaning of whole grains. All grains start out as whole grains and all grains (wheat, corn, oats, etc.) have the same three parts that make up the grain kernel: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. The bran is the outermost covering of the grain and is the major source of fiber, along with some vitamins and minerals. The germ, considered the powerhouse of the grain, houses the good fats, some vitamins, and minerals. The endosperm of a grain provides the majority of the carbohydrate source. There are trace proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the endosperm, and it is essentially the starchy part of the grain. After a grower harvests the grain, it goes through various stages of processing, such as milling the wheat into flour. If the three integral parts of the grain kernel remain intact after the processing, then the product is whole-grain. If any of those parts are removed, the product can no longer be classified as whole-grain.

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As for why it’s considered healthy to eat whole grains, just consider the recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion), which suggests that each person should eat three or more servings of whole grains each day. Time and again, studies have shown that people who eat three or more servings of whole grains daily experience a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes, and certain types of cancer. Calorie for calorie, whole-grain foods provide more nutritional punch than refined processed foods. Whole grains are full of fiber, which can help in weight management since foods high in fiber will fill you up faster. For flavor, for health, for overall wellness—look to fresh-baked, whole-grain products like those that are made from scratch with freshly ground flour. L

Sources: “Great Harvest Whole Grain” brochure, Brittany Bird, RN

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A World Tour in Your Own Home STYLED BY VALERIE TROUPE VALERIETROUPE.COM PHOTOS BY F8 PHOTO STUDIOS F8PHOTOSTUDIOS.COM

Ahhh ... Summertime. TIME FOR VACATIONS AND RELAXATION. A trip to the islands can be just the thing to recharge your batteries. Riding a train on a tour of Europe is exciting and full of adventure. Climbing the Great Wall of China and taking in the view can give you perspective. Memories are the best keepsakes, but we can have subtle reminders of our travels and faraway places through items in our home. Place a comfy chair with an island print in your sunroom, along with some tropical plants and a Japanese water fountain. A hand-painted porcelain box on your dresser, with lavender-scented candles and soaps in your bathroom, takes you straight to Provence, France. Take a nap on sofa pillows with printed Chinese dragons, and dream of nights in Hong Kong. An old English butter dish on the dining room table will be perfect for teatime. Follow your own design compass and find ways to sprinkle items from all over the world around your home.

“ Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” —Henry David Thoreau

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Fable pillows in granite $210 | Furnish

Concrete pagoda fountain $448 | Garden Supply Co.

Provence SantĂŠ soaps: bottles $16.50, bars $5 | Filifolia air plants $5.50 City Garden

Meat grinder pendant light (bulb not included) $150 | The Perfect Piece

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Foodies New and expanded restaurant options are elevating the restaurant scene across western Wake. // BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Move over Raleigh and Durham: The communities of western Wake are becoming foodie destinations in their own right. Now when you go looking for the answer to that oft-asked question—“Where do you want to go for dinner?”—there’s no need to wander far from home to find fresh and flavorful options. From cold brews and barbecue to global street foods, seasonal dishes, and wood-fired pizza, the restaurant scene in western Wake is buzzing with newcomers and celebrated chefs. 44 | caryliving.com

bu•ku

Owners: Sean Degnan and Tony Hopkins Executive Chef: Amanda Haisley Cuisine: Global Street Food Location: Cary Opening: January 2019 A Raleigh restaurant icon is moving to west Wake! On the heels of its eight successful years in downtown Raleigh, bu•ku announced it will relocate the original bu•ku to Cary, moving in January to the space formerly held by AN restaurant. The first restaurant will remain open through the end of this year and shutter after the New Year celebrations. Cary will mark the brand’s second move to suburbs; another location opened earlier this summer in Wake Forest. What to expect when eating at bu•ku: Global foods inspired by street vendors from cities across the world. Complex and flavorful dishes currently on the menu include Korean Deviled Eggs and Vodka-Cured Scottish Salmon. And they’ve got beers from abroad and a spiced caramel apple dessert that will have you coming back for more.

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Owners: Gianni Cinelli and Gregory Goldberg Executive Chef: Gregory Goldberg Cuisine: Italian Location: Holly Springs Opened: February 2018

Nestled in the former Little Hen space resides Osteria G, an Italian restaurant and wine bar that brings authentic, seasonal dishes and a relaxed atmosphere to the town of Holly Springs. Known for its handmade pastas, Italian cheeses, seared fish and meats, and an extensive wine list, Osteria G offers a variety of dishes to appeal to every palate. Stop by the next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in town and experience a bite of Italy right here in western Wake.

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Scratch Kitchen and Taproom Owners: Jeff and Meredith Kromenhoek Cuisine: Southern Location: Downtown Apex Opening: August

Given that the owners have partnered with The Mason Jar Tavern (locations in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina) and The Mason Jar Lager Company, odds are the new Scratch Kitchen and Taproom will be serving some pretty sassy signature brews. The aspirational opening date is looking at August, but even if it slips to September, it will be worth the wait to have another restaurant in the space formerly held by The Blistered Pig Smokehouse / Cantina 2 Twenty Five.

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Pizza La Stella Managing Partner: Rudy Theale Cuisine: Neapolitan Pizza Location: Cary Opening: Mid-August

Authentic Neapolitan pizza, specialty cocktails, craft beer, and wood-fired wingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and its all headed to Cary! Pizza La Stella, which opened its first location in downtown Raleigh in December 2016, will be coming to Cary in August. Known for importing some of the finest products straight from Italy and for their fresh, never frozen ingredients, their perfection of wood-fired cooking (in ovens imported from Italy) and signature craft cocktails are what keep customers coming back for more. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just coming back for lunch and dinner. Pizza La Stella is also known for serving up some great brunch options sure to spice up your weekend plans.

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When you think of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, you think of Dean’s Kitchen + Bar. From fresh seafood and meats to local fruits and vegetables, it’s clear that their commitment to North Carolina farmers and creating scratch-made dishes in-house is at the top of their list. Enjoy dinner on the patio or skip a night out and head to an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch, where the menu features Southern classics like shrimp and grits and mimosas, along with a made-to-order egg and omelet station. And it’s not just about eating local: At Dean’s you can drink local, enjoying craft cocktails that feature local spirits from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and other North Carolina cities.

Aviator

Tap House Owner: Mark Doble Cuisine: Barbecue Location: Fuquay-Varina Opened: November 2008

Beer isn’t the only thing Aviator Brewing Company is known for around town, but it’s certainly the headliner. Select from more than 600 different types of beer at their Beer Shop, take a tour of the brewery, enjoy 22 Aviator beers on tap at the Tap Room, and dive into some good eats at their Aviator SmokeHouse restaurant. They’re serving up some favorite homegrown recipes including smoked wings, pork, and ribs, and house-made onion rings. Top it off with one of their beers on tap and you’ve got yourself the perfect duo. Be on the lookout for a new brewery expansion coming soon: In January, Aviator announced it would expand on a new five-acre site, adding another restaurant, more brewing capacity, and a bar. Then in March Aviator purchased the former Elliotts Pharmacy building, with plans of opening Aviator Diner and resurrecting local favorites of bygone lunch counter days.

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Totopos

Owners: Joel Ibarra and Miguel Araiza Executive Chef: Miguel Cuevas Cuisine: Mexican Street Food Location: Cary Opened: September 2014 Step inside Totopos Street Food & Tequila and you’ll find yourself immersed in the culture of Mexico City. Vibrant décor and colorful lantern stars hang from the ceiling, welcoming visitors from near and far into a space surrounded by creative and authentic dishes. From homemade guacamole and Mexico City–style quesadillas to their freshsqueezed citrus mixes that complete the margaritas and mojitos, Totopos is giving Cary a taste of authentic Mexican street food. L

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Healthy Dining FROM THE

HEART // BY ALEX DIXON

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PATIENT TO PARTAKE OF UNC REX HEALTHCARE’S FRESH MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED CAFÉ. HOUSE SALAD WITH PICKLED ONIONS, OLIVES, FETA, ROASTED TOMATO SERVED WITH HOUSE TOMATO CAPER VINAIGRETTE AND CHOICE OF PROTEIN (SALMON PICTURED).

classically trained team of chefs is putting heart into the food served at the restaurant located in UNC REX Healthcare’s North Carolina Heart and Vascular Hospital. Kardia Café—named after the Greek word for heart—has been serving fresh Mediterranean-inspired food to patients, their families, and hospital staff for the past year. Café staff chose a Mediterranean concept because of the cuisine’s emphasis on heart-healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, and whole grains. There aren’t many restaurants inside hospitals across the nation, so Kardia is a novel approach, says Chef James Castellow, one of Kardia’s founding team members and the former executive chef of North Raleigh’s Zest Cafe & Home Art. “The whole department pioneered this, and the hospital was behind that happening,” he says. Kardia is one of the newer efforts UNC REX has made toward keeping patients healthier in all aspects of life. In 2012, UNC REX removed its fryers, and the chefs there have always focused on 54 | caryliving.com

healthy food. But the addition of Kardia in 2017 gave the team the opportunity to take this food to the next level, with items like a bright and tangy take on chicken salad with capers, dried cranberries, and golden raisins, and customizable grain bowls. Rather than serving soft drinks, the café creates naturally sweetened beverages that change daily depending on seasonality, such as Lavender Honey Black Tea, or their staple Kardia Kolada, made with coconut and pineapple juice. Kardia’s founding team includes UNC REX’s director of food and nutrition, Jim McGrody, and its executive chef, Ryan Conklin, along with a total of seven classically trained chefs who have attended culinary school. For Chef Castellow, Kardia was a natural extension of his culinary vision at Zest Cafe, which has served healthy food for 20 years and doesn’t have fryers or serve sweet tea, which Castellow says is more acceptable in North Carolina now but wasn’t the norm when Zest opened.

The chefs at Kardia are cognizant of the reputation—and sometimes the jokes—that often accompany hospital food, but with each dish they serve out of their café, they’re changing that status quo perception. “Places like this are a great opportunity to showcase the world-class culinary talent that we have now in healthcare,” Conklin says. “No more just plopping mashed potatoes on the plate ... hospital food has evolved.” Everything at Kardia is house-made, from the burger made with a mixture of lamb and beef to the dressing on the Kardia house salad. Even the restaurant’s wooden tables are made from the willow oaks that were cleared for construction of the hospital. “A lot of hospitals may have one chef; we have seven classically trained chefs, and they’ve all been to culinary school,” Castellow says. “There’s a lot of firepower in our department. Some of the ingredients in our spice cabinet, like sumac, I think other hospitals would definitely be intimidated by them.” Kardia’s chefs even hold their own against fine-dining chefs, as Chef Conklin and the team of UNC REX chefs beat dozens of other culinary teams in the “Got to Be NC” dining competition in 2015. The team at Kardia focuses not only on serving healthy food, but also on educating their diners on what they’re eating and providing tips on how to eat more healthily at home. “It took a lot of talking to customers and explaining to them what we were,” Castellow says. “When we first opened, our menu was quite ethnic in its descriptions, and we had to tone it down to make sense to the demographic we were trying to target— patients and their families who may not have been exposed to food like this. For instance, baba ganoush became eggplant spread, and things like that.” Patients, family members, hospital staff, and community members can also take part in educational healthy cooking classes led by Kardia’s team in a 100seat demonstration kitchen. The chefs at Kardia have seen increased interest from their hospital coworkers in both the cooking demonstrations and the café itself. The restaurant even draws in diners from the community who aren’t connected to the hospital. caryliving.com | 55

RYAN CONKLIN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT UNC REX

But perhaps the most special component about a job at Kardia is the impact it has on patients and their families. “As a chef in the restaurant and hotel industry, you always concentrate on preparing food that makes people feel good,” Conklin says. “As a chef in healthcare, you can really do so much more than that. You can prepare food that can nourish people who are sick, you can teach patients and even coworkers about eating better, and you have the opportunity to create memories. Our team is very proud of the work we do because we know we are making a difference.” L

Kardia Café Located in the Heart and Vascular Hospital at UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh Open 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday

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If you can’t always make it to Kardia to enjoy the restaurant’s healthy fare, the chefs recommend shopping on the outer edges of the grocery store to focus on eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat, while avoiding the packaged and often heavily processed foods in the middle. “You have to be organized and plan what you are eating. Take the time to make a game plan for shopping, and plan your menus in advance for the week,” Conklin said. “When you are rushed for time, typically you fall back to convenience, which can often lead to many pre-made and over-processed meals.”

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The Black Hat Chefs To maintain Kardia’s commitment to food quality, its team formed an in-house culinary training program called The Black Hat Chefs. Initially developed as a way to train cooks to have the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate to the next level of healthcare food, the organization has now become a booster to the culture. “We invested in our culinary team, and over time our cooks have become more engaged and passionate about the food we serve here at the hospital,” Conklin said. The Black Hat Chefs have done more than just train together; they travel together, such as a trip to West Virginia to help flood victims.

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Want to take a walk on the wild side this summer? You’re in luck! North Carolina has wildlife sanctuaries, aquariums, and zoos where kids of all ages can observe and learn about native and exotic animals up close. Consider a mountains-to-sea tour and experience some of our state’s most exciting wildlife destinations. All locations offer tours and programs to educate the public about animal conservation and preservation efforts.

North Carolina Zoo 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro NCZoo.org

The world’s largest natural-habitat zoo is located just 75 miles west of Raleigh, making it the perfect destination for a day trip. Make sure you schedule a full day, though, because there is so much to see and do. The 500-acre zoo is home to more than 1,600 animals, representing 225 species. Take the Zoofari Tour and experience white rhinos, elephants, and gazelles in the Watani Grasslands. See exotic and native birds in the Aviary’s spectacular “Birds in Flight” show. Don’t miss the new Hellbender Habitat, highlighting one of the largest salamanders in the world, nicknamed the Allegheny Alligator. From lions and zebras native to Africa’s grasslands to North America’s black bears, polar bears, and cougars, there’s something for everyone!

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Conservators Center

676 East Hughes Mill Road, Burlington ConservatorsCenter.org The Conservators Center is home to more than 80 animals, including a smiling arctic fox and more than 21 rare, threatened, and endangered species, many rescued from difficult living conditions. Each of the critter residents appear to possess a quirky personality that is guaranteed to make visitors smile and inspire everyone to learn more about our planet’s diverse wildlife. The Wild Overnights group tour allows tent camping right outside the park—and includes s’mores by the campfire! Twilight Tours invite visitors to experience animals at a time of day when the creatures are most active and vocal. You can even witness the thunderous moment when all 16 lions roar simultaneously—an act the staff nicknamed “oofing.” Be ready to get reconnected with wildlife!

Grandfather Mountain Wildlife Habitats 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville Grandfather.com

You probably know about the mile-high swinging bridge and the breathtaking mountain views, but did you know Grandfather Mountain is also home to seven environmental habitats where visitors can observe bald eagles, black bears, and elk? The animal enclosures were built around existing native habitats, offering a unique opportunity to observe them in their natural homes. Enjoy watching river otters dive, splash, and sunbathe. Experience cougars, deer, and countless species of birds as they move throughout the area, only feet away from visitors. Learn how managed habitats play an important role in connecting humans with other species. 60 | caryliving.com

Tiger World Endangered Wildlife Preserve 4400 Cook Road, Rockwell TigerWorld.us

This nonprofit animal conservation and educational center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of exotic animals. In addition to tigers from Asia, you’ll find exotic animals from Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Michael, the Timbavati white tiger may steal the show, but you’ll find a colorful assortment of critters ranging from an Indian blue peacock to a red kangaroo from down under. Guided tours are available to allow you to explore the conservation center with a licensed animal handler—just make note that Tiger World maintains a very natural environment, with rock and grass pathways, so come prepared for a wilderness hike.

Carolina Tiger Rescue

1940 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro CarolinaTigerRescue.org If you’re looking for wildlife closer to home, neighboring Chatham County has just the place—but tigers aren’t the only big cats you’ll encounter at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. There are 10 additional rescued species that call the sanctuary home. Lions and cougars and cheetahs! Oh my! Come learn about kinkajous, amazing arboreal animals that look like primates, but are actually related to raccoons. The adult-only Twilight Tours thrill the over-18 crowd, while the Tiger Tales Tour is perfect for the younger set. All tours give visitors the opportunity to see the residents up-close and to learn more about the sanctuary’s mission of respect, rescue, education, and advocacy for all wildlife.

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The Duke Lemur Center

3705 Erwin Road, Durham Lemur.Duke.edu

The Lemur Center at Duke University is home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of lemurs outside of their native Madagascar. With several tour options available, visitors can observe the 17 rare species up-close in different settings: outdoor, indoor, and even in a separate nocturnal building. The Walking with Lemurs Tour allows guests to wander in the forest while lemurs roam freely. And if you want to take some lemur love home, you can even own a masterpiece by prosimian primates. Turns out lemurs love to paint, and you can watch the budding Picasso’s (okay, perhaps their work is more like Pollock) put fingers to canvas, and take the creation home with you.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach NCAquariums.com/fort-fisher Where can you meet a rare albino alligator, bald eagle, loggerhead sea turtles, and dinosaurs all in one day? The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher! Enter a world of underwater wonder where sharks, eels, and jellyfish swim just inches in front of your nose. Touch horseshoe crabs, stingrays, and sea stars. Come to see the sharks, but don’t leave without mingling with hundreds of exotic butterflies in the Butterfly Bungalow. More adventurous visitors may want to register for tours that include feeding sharks and learning how to care for the animals as an aquarist apprentice. You may even come face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs, but watch out for the spitting Dilophosaurus! L

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In 1965, Frankie Lemmon was finally old enough to go to kindergarten. Only, he wasn’t allowed. Of all the public schools in Raleigh, not one would accept him. Frankie Lemmon had Down syndrome, and at that time public schools typically could not accommodate children with special needs. Convinced that Frankie and other children with special needs should be allowed to go to school just like other boys and girls, Frankie’s parents—Frank Lemmon, who was the pastor of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Frankie’s mother, Georgia— partnered with their congregation and the surrounding community to start a new kind of school, eventually named for their son.

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FRANKIE LEMMON SCHOOL

When it began, the Frankie Lemmon School was housed within the Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church building, and it had only three children on its roster. Before long, however, the school outgrew its space there. Frankie Lemmon School then operated out of the Hayes Barton Baptist Church basement, where it stayed for 45 years, growing to a maximum capacity of 25 students, with classes for children from age 3 through kindergarten. In 2016, Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center, as it is now known, moved into a larger, freestanding facility near WakeMed Raleigh. The move was made possible by the generous support of Michael Olander Jr., a local entrepreneur who purchased the building and enabled the Frankie Lemmon Foundation to rent it until the school was able to buy the building—a landmark event that just came to pass in June.

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TOP: NAY, AGE 5, AND AUBREY, AGE 5, PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC THERAPY WITH THERAPIST PAULA SCICLUNA. BOTTOM: JOSHUA, AGE 4, BUILDS HIS VOCABULARY WITH SPEECH THERAPIST SHARON HANEY.

A Permanent Home In its first year in the new building, the school’s population grew to 68 children. This year, the enrollment increased to 70 children, and in the coming year the plan calls for 91 students. Ultimately, the building will accommodate up to 125 students and—with its small teacher-to-student ratio (1:6 or lower)—each child receives an individualized preschool education, based on his or her specific needs. Recently, the school expanded its services to create

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inclusive classrooms so that children without disabilities may attend along with the children who have special needs. Transitioning to an inclusiveclassroom setting, where typically developing children learn alongside children with special needs, benefits all of the students. For children with disabilities, they are motivated and encouraged to learn through interaction with and imitation of their classmates without disabilities. For students without disabilities, they

receive invaluable life lessons about compassion and understanding, and what it means to respect others and support people who are living with different circumstances. In coming years, Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center has an eye toward even more growth. The school hopes to fill 91 seats in the fall, and they will no doubt be claimed. The numbers tell us why: In each of the last two school years, Frankie Lemmon School provided 1,333 hours of speech therapy; 1,166 hours of occupational therapy; 282 hours of music therapy; 282 hours of vision therapy; and 205 hours of physical therapy. That’s 3,268 hours of therapy completed in a single school year. Additionally, Frankie Lemmon’s full-time staff includes nine teachers holding bachelor’s degrees and eight possessing master’s degrees. Students are also served a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack that’s prepared on-site every school day—a whopping 27,540 meals were served in each of the last two school years. And if you’re wondering about numbers as far as cost is concerned: Thanks to the generous donations from the fundraising events of the Triangle Wine Experience, no child is turned away because of money. (Visit TriangleWineExperience.org to learn more or attend an event, January 31st to February 2nd, 2019.) L

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RAVENSCROFT Equipping today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world. At Ravenscroft, we wondered: Why wait to teach leadership skills to children? Why not integrate leadership learning into everyday classroom education for all children? In fact, why not teach children to use those leadership skills to become better students, artists, athletes, and community members? Can those skills really be taught—to children of all ages? YES, they can! Ravenscroft has joined forces with the Center for Creative Leadership—one of the world’s top-ranked providers of executive education—to teach the citizen leadership skills that hundreds of business, government, nonprofit, and education leaders have identified as crucial. These leadership skills are frustratingly rare in today’s workforce. Together, we have created an innovative curriculum combining the best citizen leadership learning with the excellent academic program for which Ravenscroft is known. And we are teaching it to all of our students, in age-appropriate ways, Pre-K through 12th grade. We call it Lead From Here. As early as pre-kindergarten, our Lead From Here– trained faculty introduces students to a set of fundamental skills that they can apply to their academic, social, creative, and athletic challenges. These citizen leadership skills include being accountable, resilient, growth-minded, empathetic, inclusive, communicative, strategic, resourceful, adaptive, and more. The result? High-achieving students who have a leg up on academics and who possess the real-world leadership skills they need to succeed in the future. Our Ravens are prepared to soar to great heights. How do we do it? The best way to understand how we teach it is to experience it yourself. We invite you to join us for a visit to learn more!

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SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL Now in its 177th year of educating young women, Saint Mary’s School knows what girls need to learn, grow, and thrive. As an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades 9 through 12, Saint Mary’s guides girls in building the skills and providing the experiences they require to successfully navigate college and life. We offer an extensive educational program that focuses on the development of key competencies, including critical thinking, collaboration, cross-cultural intelligence, and communication. Girls build these competencies through a comprehensive curriculum including elective courses like coding and computer science, a rich arts program, and 11 sports. Saint Mary’s provides leadership and character development, a dedicated college counseling program, access to new and emerging technologies, and values informed by an Episcopal tradition that respects the worth and dignity of all. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, the campus positions students with easy access to universities, museums, cultural organizations, and businesses. Our students engage in experiential learning with experts in the fields of technology, science, education, entrepreneurship, and more. An integrated part of the academic curriculum is the school’s new seminar programming, which provides learning opportunities in communication, health and wellness, innovation, and social impact. Seminars feature age-appropriate content and connect students with resources in the greater Raleigh area, which enables students to understand the relevance of what they are learning through real-world applications. As a boarding and day school, Saint Mary’s welcomes girls from across the state, the country, and the world. Saint Mary’s creates a safe environment where girls are inspired to grow as young women of intelligence, integrity, and purpose—ready to serve and shape their world. Day Family Visitation Day October 16, 2018 Admission Overnight and Visitation Days November 8-9, 2018 January 14-15, 2019

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DISCOVER ST. DAVID’S St. David’s School is a purposeful blend of a small educational setting, coupled with superior academics, athletics, and fine arts programs. Tradition and innovation define the St. David’s educational experience. Our students are encouraged to explore the depths of their Christian faith and are challenged to better understand the concept of virtue as they grow, mature, and progress through school, while simultaneously being exposed to a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum. Faith, Virtue, and Knowledge—these are the hallmarks of a St. David’s education, and they are what makes us unique. We invite you to take a closer look and “Discover St. David’s” for yourself.

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THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Your child was born ready—ready to contribute, to experience, to explore, to learn, to know, and to understand the world and how it works. School, as most of us think of it, is meant to help students get ready, to prepare them in many different ways for each advancing step toward success in college and, ultimately, in life. For students, school years are much more than just preparation for “real life;” they are real life. The ways in which our students learn and live today shape the people they will become tomorrow. At MSR—through our vigorous and encompassing program for toddlers through grade 12—our mission is to ensure that our students are ever more ready! We empower them to live their lives to the fullest— intellectually, interpersonally, and with independence— not only in the future but also now, and at every age and stage of their development. Each level of our curriculum has been specifically designed around the needs and characteristics of students to provide the optimal learning environment. MSR is now an authorized IB World School! Schedule a visit today at msr.org or call 919.848.1545 to learn more about The Montessori School of Raleigh and our new International Baccalaureate Program!

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RESURRECTION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Resurrection Lutheran School (RLS), a vital mission of Resurrection Lutheran Church, is committed to educating generations of children in the training and instruction of the Lord. RLS provides an alternative academic experience that is Christ-centered in the Lutheran tradition for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents are attracted to our dedicated teachers, reputation in the community, caring Christian environment, active parent participation, and extracurricular opportunities. At Resurrection, we value a growth mindset, one that encourages students to develop a spirit of perseverance as they pursue mastery of goals, skills, and objectives. Daily tours and shadow opportunities are available by appointment.

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THE ELK RIVER CLUB IN BANNER ELK IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10 GOLF COURSES IN THE STATE AND WAS THE FIRST NORTH CAROLINA COURSE DESIGNED BY JACK NICKLAUS. IN ADDITION TO THE MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN SETTING, THE PRIVATE CLUB FEATURES A LUXURY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY WITH A PRIVATE AIRPORT, AN EQUESTRIAN CENTER, AND A RANGE OF AMENITIES.

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T H E M O U N T A I N S , A N D T H E C O A S T.

There are more than 13,000 golf courses across the country, but no state offers the unique variety that North Carolina’s 534 courses have on the coast, the mountains, or the rolling hills of the Piedmont. Yes, our state has hosted the men’s and women’s U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, and multiple USGA championships, not to mention various PGA, LPGA, and senior tour stops in locations around the state. But it’s hardly just a spectator sport. North Carolina’s vibrant golf industry employs some

37,000 people and adds $3.75 billion to the state’s economy through direct, indirect, and induced output, according to a 2016 study. It annually adds equals parts to the state’s manufacturing, real estate, and tourism sectors. Yet it’s hard, really, to put in perspective how the best courses in the state stack up with each other. There’s no way to compare the grandeur of Grandfather Mountain Country Club when the mountain laurel is blooming with Pinehurst No. 2’s history and championship tradition in the Sandhills, or with the stark beauty of watching a sunrise at Bald Head Island Golf Club while standing in a sandtrap bisected by the deep trail left by the tail of a wandering alligator. Here in the Triangle, golfers have their choice of highly rated courses by famed designers Donald Ross, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and others. How in the world can you compare Raleigh Country Club’s elevated greens that Ross made as part of the final golf course design in his illustrious career with the downtown Raleigh skyline view Palmer incorporated into N.C. State’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course? How do you choose between Prestonwood Country Club’s three courses, the Governor Club’s two, or the freestanding excellence of Ross’ design at Hope Valley Country Club in the heart of Durham?

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The Top 12 Golf Courses in the N.C.

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1. Grandfather Golf and Country Club, Linville GrandfatherClubNC.com

2. Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club, Cashiers MountaintopGolfClub.com

3. Elk River Club, Banner Elk ElkRiverClub.com

4. Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers WadeHamptonGC.com

5. Biltmore Forest Country Club, Asheville BiltmoreForestCC.com

For the last quarter century, the lucky loots on the North Carolina Golf Panel have diligently tried to rate the best courses in the state, including the variety of public and private courses around the Triangle. The panel was founded in 1995 by one of the state’s biggest tourism and golf boosters, Bill Hensley, a former sports information director at Wake Forest University and N.C. State University, who later served as the state’s director of tourism. He created the panel out of the disappointment he felt after seeing lazy lists published in national magazines. “I wanted the courses of our state to be rated by the men and women who play them every day,” Hensley says, “not by a few outsiders who really don’t know Tar Heel golf. Our annual ratings are a source of pride and reflect accurate appraisal.”

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6. Rock Barn Country Club (Jones), Conover RockBarn.com

7. Linville Golf Club, Linville LinvilleGolfClub.com

8. Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva BalsamMountainPreserve.com

9. Country Club of Asheville, Asheville CCofAsheville.com

10. Lake Toxaway Country Club, Lake Toxaway LakeToxawayCC.com

11. Jefferson Landing, Jefferson VisitJeffersonLanding.com

12. Linville Ridge, Linville LinvilleRidge.com

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LAST YEAR, MACGREGOR DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS CARY’S FIRST PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB. WITH A WILLARD BYRD–DESIGNED CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE, IT REMAINS THE TOWN’S OLDEST HOME FOR GOLF.

Hensley didn’t just rely on fellow writers, however. He involved businessmen and women who knew North Carolina, and two of the state’s biggest golf legends, Peggy Kirk Bell and Billy Joe Patton. There are scratch golfers and highhandicappers on the panel, with the only membership requirement being a passion for the game. First published in North Carolina Magazine, the highly anticipated annual offering has appeared in the April issue of Business North Carolina since 2006 and has been managed by Kevin Brafford since Hensley handed over the reins in 2000. Brafford, who in addition to serving as the golf panel’s executive director is also the growth strategies director for the North Carolina Zoo Society and a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame selection committee, has grown the invitation-only golf panel to include about 150 active members. “Our members love the game and its prominent place in the sports landscape, and they have an appreciation for course design,” Brafford says. “We ask panelists to rate courses considering a number of factors, including routing, flow, strategy, fairness, memorability, and the variety of holes.”

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CARY’S PRESTONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB IS THE ONLY PRIVATE CLUB IN THE TRIANGLE THAT OFFERS 54 CHAMPIONSHIP HOLES. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY TOM JACKSON, IT WAS RECENTLY RENOVATED AND UPDATED BY RICK ROBBINS—A PRESTONWOOD RESIDENT UNTIL RECENTLY, WHEN HE MOVED TO COMPASS POINTE GOLF CLUB NEAR WILMINGTON.

The Top 12

Golf Courses in the Triangle

1. Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham OldChathamGolf.org

2. Raleigh Country Club, Raleigh RaleighCC.com

3. MacGregor Downs Country Club, Cary MacGregorDowns.org

4. Prestonwood Country Club (Highlands), Cary Prestonwood.com

5. Governors Club, Chapel Hill GovernorsClubNC.com

6. Treyburn Country Club, Durham TreyburnCC.com

7. The Hasentree Club, Wake Forest Hasentree.com

8. UNC Finley Golf Course, Chapel Hill UNCFinley.com

9. Duke University Golf Club, Durham Golf.Duke.edu

10. Hope Valley Country Club, Durham HVCC.org

11. Prestonwood Country Club (Meadows), Cary Prestonwood.com

12. Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Raleigh LonniePooleGolfCourse.com

ST. JAMES GOLF COMMUNITIES OFFER 81 HOLES OF GOLFING PERFECTION IN A COASTAL LANDSCAPE, WITH FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES DESIGNED BY GOLF LEGENDS NICKLAUS DESIGNS, P.B. DYE, HALE IRWIN, AND TOM CATE.

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The

Top 12

Golf Courses on the N.C. Coast

1. Cape Fear Country Club, Wilmington CapeFearCountryClub.net

2. Eagle Point Golf Club, Wilmington EaglePoint.golf

3. Country Club of Landfall (Dye), Wilmington CountryClubofLandfall.com

4. Country Club of Landfall (Nicklaus), Wilmington 5. Bald Head Golf Club, Bald Head Island BHIclub.net/golf

6. Leopard’s Chase, Sunset Beach 7. Tiger’s Eye, Sunset Beach 8. The Currituck Club, Corolla ClubCorp.com/Clubs/The-Currituck-Club/Golf

9. Thistle Golf Club, Sunset Beach ThistleGolf.com

10. St. James Plantation (Reserve), Southport StJamesPlantation.com

11. Porters Neck Country Club, Wilmington PortersNeckCountryClub.com

12. Cape Fear National Golf Club, Leland BrunswickForest.com/championship-golf/

Through various full-panel outings and individual play around the state, members of the panel submit their ratings for best overall course and several subcategories annually. Durham’s Old Chatham Golf Club, designed by Rees Jones in 2001, tops the 2018 list for top courses in the Triangle, followed by the Raleigh Country Club, MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, Prestonwood’s Highlands course, and the Governor’s Club in Chapel Hill. All three of the university courses— North Carolina’s Finley Golf Course, the Duke University Golf Club, and N.C. State’s LPGC—are among the top 12 courses in the area. 82 | caryliving.com

While the state’s golf industry suffered a downturn in the recession of 2008—longtime clubs like Cheviot Hills in Raleigh, Wake Forest Golf Club, and Crooked Creek Country Club in Fuquay-Varina all shut down—the sport, and the real estate opportunities it often creates, is on the rebound. “Like in real estate, there was a market correction,” Brafford says. “But the golf industry has changed, the economy has rebounded, and the future looks good for both.” L

Author and writer Tim Peeler lives in Cary and is an original (but currently inactive) member of the North Carolina Golf Panel.

1. Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst No. 8, Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (Sandhills) 2. Currituck Club, Kilmarlic Golf Club, Nags Head Golf Links (Coastal) 3. Crow Creek Golf Club, Leopardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chase, Thistle Golf Club (Coastal) 4. Cape Fear National Golf Club, Compass Pointe Golf Club, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation (Coastal) 5. Boone Golf Club, Linville Golf Club, Mountain Glen Golf Club (Mountains) COMPASS POINTE GOLF CLUB JUST OUTSIDE OF WILMINGTON.

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6. Legacy Golf Links, The New Course at Talamore, Southern Pines Golf Club (Sandhills) 7. Beaufort Club, Carolina Colours Golf Club, Cutter Creek Golf Club (Eastern) 8. Duke University Golf Club, Finley Golf Course, Lonnie Poole Golf Course (Triangle) 9. Bryan Park Champions, Oak Hollow Golf Course, Tanglewood Park Championship (Triad) 10. The Golf Club at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, Highland Creek Golf Club, Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation (Charlotte)

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WESTERN WAKE DINING GUIDE African

COOLEYS RESTAURANT 711 N Main St | (919) 552-0543 cooleysrestaurant.net

KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Dr (919) 380-8081 | kabukicary.com

ROCK HARBOR GRILL 132 S Fuquay Ave (984) 225-2256 | rockharborgrillfuquay.com

KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Blvd (919) 851-7101 | kashin.com

TRIPLE BARREL TAVERN 2221 N Grassland Dr (919) 762-0940

LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Rd (919) 380-7550 | lucky7nc.com

GOLDEN CHINA 1324 N Main St | (919) 552-9397 goldenchinafuquayvarina.com

American

HOLLY SPRINGS

HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Pkwy | (919) 552-8899

CARY

BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Rd (919) 567-3251 | basslakedrafthouse.com

NEW CHINA RESTAURANT 949 N Harrison Ave (919) 380-9328

CARY AWAZÉ CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Rd (919) 377-2599

ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1195 W Chatham St (919) 481-4434 | abbeyroadnc.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S Academy St (919) 377-0509 BRIGS AT THE VILLAGE 1040 Tryon Village Dr (919) 859-2151 | brigs.com DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N Harrison Ave (919) 234-0824 DICED GOURMET SALADS & WRAPS 1377 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8572 | dicedsalads.com

MY WAY TAVERN 301 W Center St (919) 285-2412 | mywaytavern.com THE MASON JAR TAVERN 114 Grand Hill Pl (919) 964-5060 | themasonjartavern.com

MORRISVILLE B.GOOD 1000 Market Center Dr (919) 916-5410 | bgood.com TWO GUYS GRILLE 4149 Davis Dr (919) 462-9336 | twoguysgrill.com

HERONS 100 Woodland Pond Dr (919) 447-4200 | theumstead.com

Asian

LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Rd (919) 233-1632 | lucky32.com

CARY

WOODY’S SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL 8322 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-7737 | woodyssportstavern.com

APEX ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1700 Center St (919) 372-5383 | abbeyroadnc.com APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E Williams St (919) 387-0082 | apexwings.com OFF KILTER PUB AND GRILLE 1700 Center St (919) 387-3377 | offkilterpub.com PEAK CITY GRILL & BAR 126 N Salem St (919) 303-8001 | thepeakcitygrill.com ROOKIE’S SPORTS BAR 800 W Williams St (919) 363-1896 | rookiessportsbars.com RUDY’S PUB & GRILL 780 W Williams St (919) 303-5061 | rudysofapex.com SALEM STREET PUB 113 N Salem St (919) 387-9992 salemstreetpub.wixsite.com/salemstreetpub THE PROVINCIAL 119 Salem St (919) 372-5921 | theprovincialapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 E Broad St (919) 557-7675 | aviatorbrew.com

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ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Dr (919) 462-8598 | asiangardencarync.com BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Rd (919) 468-9958 | bananaleafcary.com CHINA KING 313 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-8385 | chinakingcary.com CHINA ONE 661 Cary Towne Blvd (919) 461-0088 | chinaonecary.com CHINA WOK 2755 NC-55 (919) 387-9599 | chinawokcary.com

NOODLE BLVD 919 N Harrison Ave (919) 678-1199 | noodleblvd.com ORIENT GARDEN 1233 NW Maynard Rd (919) 380-1323 | orientgardencarync.com PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT 3215 Avent Ferry Rd (919) 233-8776 | pearlchinesenc.com RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way (919) 388-9977 | redbowlcary.com SUSHI-THAI CARY 106 Kilmayne Dr (919) 467-5747 | sushithaicary.com SUPER WOK 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 388-8338 | superwokcarync.com TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Pl (919) 977-4037 | tasuwaverly.com THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd (984) 229-7333 THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Rd (919) 319-1818 | thaispicessushi.com TOM YUM THAI 685 Cary Towne Blvd (919) 463-5523 | tomyumthaicary.com YBA LITTLE TOKYO 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 467-5011 YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Dr (919) 859-8081 | yohoasiancary.com

YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E Williams St (919) 303-8088 | yamatoofapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA

JUMBO CHINA 1518 Broad St | (919) 577-1268 KING CHINESE BUFFET 1029 E Broad St | (919) 567-8989 KUMO SUSHI 2916 N Main St (919) 986-0983 | kumosushifv.com MEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1424 N Main St (919) 762-7128 | meiweinc.com NEW RAINBOW 3427 N Main St (919) 567-8272 | newrainbowchinese.com

HOLLY SPRINGS CHENS GARDEN 523 N Main St | (919) 557-7363 CHINA BEST 632 Holly Springs Rd | (919) 577-0888 CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Dr (919) 557-9888 | china-uno.com KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main St (919) 557-1437 | kobehollyspringsnc.com THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Dr (919) 303-5700 | thaithaicuisinenc.com

MORRISVILLE C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way (919) 467-8860 | ctwokrestaurant.com DAE JANG KUM KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI 101 Keybridge Dr (919) 677-1190

CHINESE #1 3667 SW Cary Pkwy (919) 461-7008

YUM YUM THAI CUISINE 1861 N Harrison Ave (919) 677-1166 facebook.com/yum-yum-thai-187986747889060

DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 380-3087 | dimsumhousemorrisville.com

EIGHTY8 ASIAN BISTRO 1077 Darrington Dr (919) 377-0152 | eighty8bistro.com

YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 481-0068 | yurijapaneserestaurant.com

HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Pl (919) 462-9899

FIRST CHINA RESTAURANT 6452 Tryon Rd (919) 852-5857

APEX

ORIENT GARDEN 10285 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 468-6878 orientgardenrestaurant.com/morrisville.htm

GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Rd (919) 363-6636 | genkirestaurantsushi.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 859-8998 | gingerasiancuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Ct (919) 466-8888 | gojibistro.us HONG KONG RESTAURANT 3490 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 303-8439

BAAN THAI 758 W Williams St (919) 629-6399 | baanthaiapex.com FUJI EXPRESS 2143 Ten Ten Rd (919) 367-8686 | fujiexpressapex.com LEE’S GARDEN 5470 Apex Peakway | (919) 387-7709 SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Dr (919) 387-7022 | sushiiwa.org WANG’S KITCHEN 712 Laura Duncan Rd (919) 363-8030

PHO 919 3504 Davis Dr (919) 377-0318 | pho919.com RED DRAGON CHINESE CUISINE 4051 Davis Dr (919) 388-1836 | reddragoncuisine.com TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-8568 | taipeicafemorrisville.com TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way (919) 234-6385

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YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR, MORRISVILLE TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 443-2279

Bakery/Cafes/sweets CARY ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 822-1866 | andiasicecream.com

DUCK DONUTS, CARY

APEX BUTTERCREAM’S BAKE SHOP 101 N Salem St (919) 362-8408 | buttercreamsbakeshop.com SWEET CHEEKS BAKERY 803 E Williams St (919) 303-9305 | sweetcheeksbakerync.com SWEET CHERRY BAKERY (919) 524-9132 | sweetcherrybakerync.com

FUQUAY-VARINA

ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W Chatham St (919) 267-6846 anneloresbakery.com

CUPCAKEBITE 512 Broad St (919) 557-4300 | cupcakebite.com

CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Rd (919) 319-6265 | cariboucoffee.com

NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad St (919) 567-0887 | nilscafe.weebly.com

CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Rd (919) 781-4810 | chanticleercafe.com

STICK BOY BREAD COMPANY 127 S Main St (919) 557-2237 | stickboyfuquay.com

CHOCOLATE SMILES 312 W Chatham St, Ste 101 (919) 469-5282 | chocolatesmiles.com

MORRISVILLE

COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-0288 | coffeeandcrepes.com CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Rd (919) 380-1840 | cremacoffeebakery.com DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive (919) 468-8722 | duckdonuts.com FRESCA CAFÉ & GELATO 302 Colonades Way (919) 851-8171 | frescacafe.com FRESH LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E Chatham St freshlocalicecream.com

HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 677-1331 | hotbreadscafe.com MANHATTEN BAKERY 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 954-0948 NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Dr (919) 694-5300 | nothingbundtcakes.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Dr (919) 377-0385 | risebiscuitsdonuts.com

BBQ APEX

OSTERIA G, HOLLY SPRINGS GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Dr (919) 469-3350 | goodberrys.com 1146 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 467-2386 | goodberrys.com HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Rd thehappycupcakery.com JAVA JIVE 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 816-8888 | javajivecary.com JUICEVIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8923 | juicevibes.com KALE ME CRAZY 302 Colonades Way, #209 (984) 200-2960 | kalemecrazy.net LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 657-0657 | lafarmbakery.com ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115 W Chatham St (919) 319-6554 | bluemoonbakery.com

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SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 238-7224 | sugarbuzzbakery.com FAMOUS TOASTERY 316 Colonades Way (919) 655-1971 | famoustoastery.comm

BREW N QUE 2045 Creekside Landing (919) 338-2591 | brewnquenc.com

CARY BREW N QUE 1222 NW Maynard Rd (919) 601-2430 | brewnquenc.com CITY BARBEQUE 1305 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 439-5191 | citybbq.com DANNY’S BAR-B-QUE 311 Ashville Ave G (919) 851-5541 | dannysbarbque.com RALLY POINT SPORT GRILL 1837 N Harrison Ave (919) 678-1088 | rallypointsportgrill.com SMOK’T BBQ & TAPS

1937 High House Rd (919) 481-6775 | smoktbbq.com

MORRISVILLE SMOKEY’S BBQ SHACK 10800 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 469-1724 | smokeysshack.com

Breakfast/Specialty CARY BRIGS AT THE CROSSING 1225 NW Maynard Rd (919) 481-9300 | brigs.com

BRIGS AT THE CROSSING, CARY

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APEX DALLAS FAMOUS CHICKEN N’ BISCUITS 1101 E Williams St (919) 362-0051

FUQUAY-VARINA BAGELS PLUS 100 Dickens Rd (919) 285-4980 | bagelsplusfuquay.com EGGS UP GRILL 1436 N Main St (919) 285-4463 | eggsupgrill.com JUS’ ENUFF HOME COOKIN’ 736 N Main St (919) 567-0587 | jusenuffhomecookin.com

HOLLY SPRINGS FAMOUS TOASTERY 304 Grand Hill Place (919) 552-3102 | famoustoastery.com

Burgers/Hot Dogs CARY BARRY’S CAFE 2851 Jones Franklin Rd (919) 859-3555 | barryscafe.com BUILT CUSTOM BURGERS 5033 Arco St (919) 377-2775 | builtcustomburgers.com REMINGTON GRILL 208 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-1494 | remingtongrill.com

APEX HWY 55 BURGERS SHAKES & FRIES 802 Perry Rd (919) 303-3533 | hwy55.com

Caribbean/Cuban MORRISVILLE CARMEN’S CUBAN CAFE & LOUNGE 108 Factory Shops Rd (919) 467-8080 | carmenscubancafe.com

Eclectic CARY CHEF’S PALETTE 3460 Ten Ten Rd (919) 267-6011 | chefspalette.net MAXIMILLIAN’S GRILL & WINE BAR 8314 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 465-2455 | maximilliansgrill.com MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Rd (984) 200-0016 | milklabcafe.com POSTMASTER 160 East Cedar St (919) 378-9493 | postmastercary.com TANGERINE CAFE 2422 SW Cary Pkwy (919) 468-8688 | tangerinecafecary.com

French CARY LA MADELEINE COUNTRY FRENCH CAFE 1115 Walnut St (919) 388-7282 | lamadeleine.com REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Rd | (919) 380-0122

Greek/Mediterranean CARY BABA GHANNOUJ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 2468 Walnut St (919) 233-0907 | babaghannouj1.com JASMIN MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1109 Ledsome Ln (919) 469-1112 | jasminbistro.com LA SHISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 908 NE Maynard Rd (919) 388-8330 | lashish.net SASSOOL 1347 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 300-5586 | sassool.com

Catering & food service

THE URBAN TURBAN 2757 NC-55 (919) 367-0888 | urbanturbanbistro.com

APEX

TURKUAZ MARKET 203 N Harrison Ave, #110 (919) 455-1890

DONOVAN’S DISH 800 W Williams St, Ste 112 (919) 651-8309 | donovansdish.com

APEX

RALEIGH

FATTOUSH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 781 Center St (919) 889-2990 | fattoushmediterraneangrillapex.com

HOLLY SPRINGS CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook St (919) 828-5932 | cateringworks.com ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E Millbrook Rd (919) 850-2340 | rockytopcatering.com

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MEDITERRA GRILL 108 Grand Hill Pl (919) 762-7851 | mediterranc.com

MORRISVILLE NEOMONDE 10235 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 466-8100 | neomonde.com

Indian

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS

APEX

CARY

BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 465-9006 | babymooncafe.com

BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W Williams St, Apex (919) 363-9000 | bawarchiapex.com

BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 552-0303 | bellinifineitaliancuisinecary.com

LUBRANO’S ITALIAN 101 Keybridge Dr (919) 678-9030 | lubranosnc.com

CARY

BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 803-5358 | bocciitalian.com

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 101 Market Center Dr (919) 388-3500 | ruckuspizza.com

ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Pl (919) 854-7731 | dineenrigo.com

FUQUAY-VARINA

BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E Chatham St (919) 377-0346 | biryanimaxxindiancuisine.com BIRYANI XPRX (EXPRESS) 748-A E Chatham St (919) 377-1801 | biryanixprx.com CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 234-1264 | cilantroindia.com HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746 E Chatham St (919) 466-0550 | himalayannepalicuisine.com KABABISH CAFÉ 201 W Chatham St (919) 377-8794 | kababishcafe.com NAZARA INDIAN BISTRO 1945 High House Rd (919) 694-5353 | nazaranc.com SRI MEENAKSHI BHAVAN 740 E Chatham St (919) 463-9130 | srimeenakshibhavan.com UDUPI CAFE 590 E Chatham St (919) 465-0898

FUQUAY-VARINA ZEERA INDIAN RESTAURANT 1311 E Broad St (919) 762-6215

1055 Pine Plaza Dr (919) 446-6333 | ruckuspizza.com

MORRISVILLE

LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Dr (919) 468-7229

LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 267-5444 | lostres-nc.com RANCHO GRANDE 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 469-4245 TORERO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 468-8711 | torerosmexicanrestaurants.com TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 678-3449 | totoposfoodandtequila.com

APEX ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway (919) 362-7363 | arandasmexcuisine.com

PAISAN’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1275 NW Maynard Rd (919) 388-3033 | caryitalian.com PRO’S EPICUREAN MARKET & CAFE 211 E Chatham St (919) 377-1788 ROMA’S ITALIAN 203 N Harrison Ave (919) 468-1111 | romasitalian.net RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 8111 Tryon Woods Dr (919) 851-3999 | ruckuspizza.com RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 2025 Renaissance Park Pl (919) 851-3999 | ruckuspizza.com STELLINO’S ITALIANO 1150 Parkside Main St (919) 694-5761 | stellinositaliano.com TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN & WINE BAR 1301 Market Center Dr (919) 467-1718 | traviniaitaliankitchen.com

GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N Main St (919) 552-8868 | garibalditrattoria.com

LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N Salem St (919) 303-2448 | rancheritamex.com LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1301 E Williams St (919) 367-6797 | lostres-nc.com/apex.html

Mexican CARY

TACOS MEXICO 209 E Williams St (919) 362-8074

BRAVO’S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Dr (919) 481-3811 | bravosmexicangrill.net

FUQUAY-VARINA

FIESTA MEXICANA CARY 2839 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh (919) 859-1303 | fiestamexicananc-cary.com

EL DORADO III 112 E Vance St (919) 557-0287 | eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

FIESTA MEXICANA NW CARY 990 High House Rd (919) 378-9895 | fiestamexicananc-nwcary.com

EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E Broad St (919) 557-9540

GUAPO’S TACOS-AREPAS-CERVEZAS 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 372-5070 | guaposcary.com

LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E Broad St (919) 552-5532

MORRISVILLE HYDERABADHOUSE | BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Dr (919) 924-0503 | hyderabadhouse.net SAFFRON RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4121 Davis Dr (919) 469-5774 | saffronnc.com

Irish

900 N. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina Authentic Pizzeria Where Freshness and Quality Define the Menu • Excellent Selection of Wines and Espresso Drinks • Personal Recommendations from the Chef • Patio Seating and Live Entertainment • Private Dining Room and Catering •

APEX DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway (919) 387-4100 | dohertysirishpubnc.com

MORRISVILLE TRALI IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 3107 Grace Park Dr (919) 651-9083 | traliirishpub.com

Italian APEX

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DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W Williams St (919) 303-1006 | danielsapex.com MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Rd (919) 363-2228 | mammamianc.com OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Rd (984) 229-7480 | osteriag.com

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TOTOPOS, CARY LOS TRES MAGUEYES 401 Wake Chapel Rd (919) 762-6955 | lostresmagueyes.com TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 1430 N Main St (919) 557-1777 | tacosmexiconc.com

HOLLY SPRINGS FIESTA MEXICANA 428 Village Walk Dr (919) 346-1330 fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com LOS TRES MAGUEYES 120 Bass Lake Rd (919) 552-6272 | lostresmagueyes.com

MORRISVILLE MI CANCUN 1106 Grace Park Dr (919) 650-1718 | micancunmx.com LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 995 Airport Blvd (919) 465-0217 | lostres-nc.com/morrisville.html VIVA MEXICAN KITCHEN 4075 Davis Dr (919) 467-2627 | vivamexicankitchen.com

Middle Eastern

APEX ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N Salem St (919) 267-6237 | annaspizzeria.com J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 804 Perry Rd (919) 363-0071 | jandsnypizza.com JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Dr (919) 659-8700 MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA Lake Pine Plaza, 928 US-64 (919) 462-8880 | apexpizza.com NAMOLI’S NY PIZZERIA 5444 Apex Peakway (919) 303-4888 | namolisnypizza.com THE PIZZA DUDE 1763 W Williams St (919) 303-6686 | ncpizzadude.com

FUQUAY-VARINA ANNA’S PIZZERIA 138 S Main St (919) 285-2497 | annaspizzeria.com ASSAGGIO’S 941 E Broad St (919) 557-9505 | assaggios-fuquay.com

CARY

CAMOS BROTHERS PIZZA 2916 N Main St (919) 285-3749 | camosbrotherspizza.com

BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329 N Harrison Ave (919) 460-1300 | bosphorus-nc.com

JASON’S PIZZA 726 N Main St (919) 552-4796 | jasonspizza.info

SAI KRISHNA BHAVAN 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 481-0910 | saikrishnabhavan.com

J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 500 Broad St (919) 557-6921 | jandsnypizza.com

TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way (919) 465-2326 | towernc.com

MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Rd (919) 557-6093 sites.google.com/site/milanopizzafv

Peruvian CARY MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Dr (919) 694-5524 | marcopollocary.com

Pizzeria CARY BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 629-6000 | brothersofny.com PATRICK JANE’S GOURMET BAR & BISTRO 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 388-8001 | patrick-janes.com

PIZZA LA STELLA COMING SOON! 1389 Kildaire Farm Rd pizzalastrella.com PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E Chatham St, Ste 101 | pizzeriafaulisi.com RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Rd (919) 380-8410 | riccistrattoria.com

SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 2428 SW Cary Parkway (919) 467-4600 | salviospizza.com

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HOLLY SPRINGS ACME PIZZA 204 Village Walk Dr (919) 552-8800 | acmepizzaco.com

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BLAZE PIZZA Holly Springs Towne Center 316 Grand Hill Pl (919) 557-4990 | blazepizza.com HOMEGROWN PIZZA 4928 Linksland Dr (919) 577-5575 | homegrownpizza.com MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA 7280 GB Alford Hwy (919) 303-7277 | michelangelospizza.com THE ORIGINAL NY PIZZA 634 Holly Springs Rd (919) 567-0505 | theoriginalnypizza.com PAPA’S SUBS & PIZZA 511 N Main St (919) 557-1919 SPRINGS PIZZA & WINGS 5217 Sunset Lake Rd (919) 363-8852 | springspw.com

MORRISVILLE BLAZE PIZZA 1024 Market Center Dr (919) 465-9590 | blazepizza.com GEORGINA’S PIZZERIA 3536 Davis Dr (919) 388-3820 georginaspizzeriaandrestaurant.com RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Dr (919) 468-3737 | randys-pizza.com

BLAZE, MORRISVILLE

Photo by Stephanie H. ROSATI’S PIZZA 3605 Davis Dr (919) 380-7000 rosatispizza.com/locations/morrisville

Sandwich/Deli CARY HOT POINT DELI 1718 Walnut St (919) 460-6299 | hotpointcary.com JASON’S DELI 210 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-6901 | jasonsdeli.com NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI 2050 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 851-9050 | newyorkbagelsanddeli.com SERENDIPITY GOURMET DELI 118 S Academy St (919) 469-1655 | serendipitygourmetdelinc.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR 4214 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 377-2283 | theshuckinshack.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR 1010 Tryon Village Dr #705 (984) 232-8463 | theshuckinshack.com TONY’S OYSTER BAR 107 Edinburgh Dr (919) 462-6226 | tonysoysterbar.com

APEX SKIPPER’S FISH FRY 1001 E Williams St (919) 303-2400 | skippersfish.com

MORRISVILLE THE FULL MOON OYSTER BAR 1600 Village Market Pl (919) 378-9524 | fullmoonoysterbar.com

MORRISVILLE

Steakhouse

PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Dr (919) 380-7002 | peppersmrkt.com

CARY

THE BRUNCH BOX 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-7276 | thebrunchbox.net

Seafood CARY

JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 380-8210 | jimmyvssteakhouse.com

MORRISVILLE CAPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Dr (919) 484-7721 | chophousesofnc.com

GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD, MORRISVILLE

DEAN’S KITCHEN + BAR 1080 Darrington Dr (919) 459-5875 | deanskitchenandbar.com

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