Chapel Hill Magazine December 2020

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Celebrating at Home B R E A K(FA S T ) WITH TRADITIONS The Root Cellar’s Sera Cuni hosts a merry pancake meal at her home every Christmas morning.

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The Next Stanza CJ Suitt, Chapel Hill’s first poet laureate, is here to transform the poetic landscape

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Blank Slate This family crafted a comfortable and functional home from scratch in Lake Hogan Farms

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DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 Editor’s Letter

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Fan Nonfiction A new book details the life of an unsung UNC basketball legend

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Pandemic Projects How three locals spent their extra time at home this year

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Chapel Hill Champion Irene Briggaman gave her all as a volunteer in our community for nearly three decades

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Holly Jolly Holidays Get in the spirit of the season with these live and virtual events

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Gather Round Chefs share six festive recipes for very merry Chapel Hill holidays

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Too Fit to Quit High school girls find ways to stay moving amid virtual learning and canceled sports seasons

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Tech Support New mental health app helps health care workers cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Rock-a-Bye Baby Little Dipper Wellness helps families with little ones create healthier sleep habits

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About Town Events not to miss

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Noted What we’ve heard around town ...

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What We’re Eating News from our restaurant community, plus a dish we love

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Dining Guide

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Engagement Alex Bercow & Tony Gualtieri

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Weddings Will Becker & Liz Brewer Amber Horvath & Darshan Shastri

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Hope Renovations Graduation Ceremony

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A Brighter Tomorrow What’s up with Chapel Hill’s innovation district

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The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro staff is taking gift giving to the max this holiday season, encouraging everyone to follow their lead and commit to buying 100% of presents from small, local businesses. And when you finish shopping, spread the love even further with a positive online review of your favorite shops, salons, spas or services.

The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce echoed the sentiment in its November newsletter, writing: “Many of our beloved businesses are struggling economically. Our community is encouraged to come together (while remaining 6 feet apart) to use our local resources before we lose them.”

So, what are you waiting for? Get out (or stay in – plenty of places are offering online shopping and local delivery or curbside pickup!) and support the business owners who have had a tough year. In the spirit of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” here’s my own list (counting down from six) for gifting local:

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$5 donations to hunger-relief organizations TABLE, PORCH and Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC; Four gift cards to eateries like Hawthorne & Wood, Radius, Lantern and Pizzeria Mercato – consider Saturday night dinners in January taken care of; Three books from Purple Crow Books, including “If I Had Two Wings” by the late Randall Kenan; Reservations for two for afternoon tea at The Carolina Inn – the perfect way to catch up with a friend I haven’t seen all year; One marble cheese board from SOUTH for more cozy nights in!

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‘The Art of Jazz’ Through Jan. 1 bakovagallery.com Browse a series of paintings by artist Jillian Goldberg that celebrate jazz music at Bakova Gallery. For this body of work, Jillian listened to jazz and researched musicians, singers and composers. She was inspired by melodies, lyrics and titles of songs ranging from “Cantaloupe Island” by Herbie Hancock to the music of composer Billy Strayhorn, who spent his childhood summers with his grandmother in Hillsborough.

‘The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale’ Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 moreheadplanetarium.org The newly reopened Morehead Planetarium & Science Center collaborated with Paperhand Puppet Intervention to develop the story and visuals of this family-friendly show that explores the concept of winter 8

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as a time for Earth to rest while waiting for new growth in the spring. The cast and crew includes dozens of puppeteers and production professionals, and The Paperhand Band created original music for the show.

‘Close Looks’ at Cocktail Hour Dec. 9, 5 p.m. events.ackland.org Join the Ackland Art Museum’s Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a virtual conversation focused on one work of art – Barton Lidice Beneš’ piece, “Talisman” – from the museum’s new “Close Looks” digital exhibit. Guests can register for the event online and enjoy a drink of their choice at home.

Virtual LUNCHBOX Talk Dec. 10, noon ncbg.unc.edu Listen to this virtual discussion, presented by the North Carolina Botanical Garden,

about a new report released in October by National Audubon Society scientists that finds a majority of North American bird species are at risk of extinction because of rapid changes to the climate. The staff will discuss what Audubon’s latest research tells us about the future of North Carolina’s birds.

‘The Spark’ with Tift Merritt Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. carolinaperformingarts.org Hear from Grammy-nominated singersongwriter and UNC alumna Tift Merritt as she chats with fellow artists in this Carolina Performing Arts series. In the livestreamed episode, Tift will interview flutists Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, known together as Flutronix, about their creative process. Tickets are free, and registration is required. CHM

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WellFest 2020 Shannon Media Inc. hosted WellFest 2020, a virtual festival with 30-plus free wellness classes and a ticketed WellFeast cooking class taught by Kevin Callaghan, chef and owner of Acme Food & Beverage Co. The second annual event transitioned from an in-person event at American Tobacco Campus to a virtual platform due to the pandemic. On Oct. 4, WellFeast participants picked up their meal kits at University Kia of Durham with live music by The Simple Joy band and a live POUND class led by Katrina Dooda. WellFest classes are available all year and can be viewed upon registration at wellfestnc.com.

Each WellFest class is taught by a local wellness professional, including Tom Ferguson of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, Patrick Jeffs of The Resiliency Solution and Perri Kersh of Neat Freak Professional Organizing.

This year, WellFest partnered with the Durham Tech Foundation to fund student scholarships, and for every WellFeast ticket purchased, Hungry Harvest donated 10 pounds of produce to food insecure Durham Public Schools families. The event was made possible by University Kia of Durham, Durham Tech Foundation, Hungry Harvest, Acme Food & Beverage Co., US Foods, Coastal Credit Union, Busy Bees Maid Service, Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Downtown Durham, Inc., Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Firsthand Foods, Elevate by Longfellow, eXO Skin Simple, Triad Studios and YMCA of the Triangle. Photography by Cornell Watson

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1 Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell and Chapel Hill Magazine Vice President of Planning & Development Ellen Shannon.

2 YMCA of the Triangle Zumba instructor and WellFest Coach Derek D. Ross.

3 Bernie Wade and Laura Wade.

4 Chatham Magazine Publisher Chris Elkins and University Kia of Durham General Manager Aric Swanger.

5 WellFest founder and Chapel Hill Magazine COO Rory Gillis and Kara Pittman.

6 Chapel Hill Magazine Account Executive Lauren Phillips participated in a live POUND class taught

by Katrina Dooda.

7 For every WellFeast ticket purchased, Hungry Harvest donated 10 pounds of produce to food insecure Durham Public Schools families.

8 The Simple Joy plays live at the WellFest 2020 kickoff event at University Kia of Durham.

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Hope Renovations celebrated the first class of its Women’s Trades Training Program with a graduation ceremony in September. Founded by Nora El-Khouri Spencer, Hope Renovations works to help women enter the construction industry, leave their low-wage jobs, and, in turn, narrow the gender pay gap. The six participants learned the basics of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, tiling and more during the 10-week program. Unemployment increased due to the pandemic, significantly affecting women, but less so skilled trade workers, and the Hope Renovations team knew it was important to launch this training program and propel women into those industries. The next cohort of women will graduate this month.

2 Founder & CEO Nora El-Khouri Spencer, Training Program Manager Sarah Campbell, Instruction Manager Sandy DeWeese and graduate Jasmine Jones.

3 Graduate Martrisha Bradshaw.

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TABLE’s Empty Bowls

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TABLE’s Empty Bowls moved to a drive-through format for its eighth annual fundraiser on Oct. 25. Participants lined up in their cars at Southern Village to pick up meals and handcrafted pottery from local potters. Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering, Coronato Pizza, Hawthorne & Wood, Weaver Street Market, The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering, Market and Moss and Imagine That Gluten Free donated soup, salad and bread, while cookbook authors Bill Smith and Nancie McDermott prepared desserts for the sold-out event. Empty Bowls raised more than $23,000 to help TABLE distribute 11,640 meals and snacks to hungry kids in Orange County.

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Dr. Chris G. Adigun of Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill

a 2020 MacArthur Fellow. She is an associate professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science, a senior faculty researcher with the Center for Information, Technology and Public Life

at UNC, and a faculty affiliate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. Her most recent book, “THICK: and Other Essays,” centers on the intellectual tradition of Black women and was shortlisted for the 2019 National Book Award in nonfiction.

Orange County Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood was

appointed vice chair of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Crime Commission, which functions to advise the governor and the secretary of public safety on crime and justice issues, and distribute state and federal criminal justice funds throughout North Carolina. The sheriff has been a member of the commission since 2017 and will take on increased leadership duties as the vice chair.

Author and filmmaker Mark Spano was named the 2020 Outstanding Italian-American in North Carolina by the Triangle Sons & Daughters of Italy, a member of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Mark premiered his feature documentary, “Sicily: Land of Love and Strife,” in 2018 and later published a companion book.

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The Ackland Art Museum received a $11,130 grant to host the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read in November. As an arts endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read showcases a diverse range of titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, aiming to inspire conversation and discovery.

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album, “A Thousand Shades of Black.” Kaze dives into his personal journey of identity, creativity and life struggles, tackling topics like the diversity of Blackness in all its forms, focusing especially on how today’s youth are often pressured into believing they’re pigeonholed into a few narrow lanes.

The Orange County Arts Commission awarded emergency relief funds during a third round of grants, which total $16,400 distributed to 25 members of the arts community and two arts-related nonprofits, The Chelsea Theater and Daylight Community Arts Foundation. Grants distributed to individuals ranged from $500 to $600. Through the Orange County Arts Support Fund, the commission has provided a total of $57,850 to local artists and organizations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WalletHub compared more than 1,000 higher education institutions in the U.S. based on 30 key measures grouped into seven categories, such as student selectivity, cost and financing and career outcomes.

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Julia Wuench was

named Most Innovative Career Coach of the Year by Business Insider. She is a career confidence coach and the founder of The Authenticity Guide, a leadership and career development coaching firm. Julia says it’s her “perfect career” after previously working in

Kevin “Kaze” Thomas released his sixth

was selected as one of Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2020.

She practices both general and cosmetic dermatology, with an academic speciality in nail disorders.

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corporate finance, social impact investing and social entrepreneurship. She is a contributor to Forbes and has a book coming out in 2021 called “Breaking Up With Should.”

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band formed in Chapel Hill in 1993 and gained commercial success with their blend of Delta blues, jazz and swing. The induction ceremony is postponed to next year due to COVID-19.

The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties held its annual Triangle Parade of Homes – featuring more

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The Squirrel Nut Zippers will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The

than 250 new home offerings from some of the area’s top builders – this fall and announced the winning entries in October. Chapel Hill homes placed in five of the eight categories, which range in price from $350,000 to $975,000. Four homes by David Weekley Homes, Lennar and Homes

by Dickerson won gold awards (Homes

by Dickerson won two golds); three homes by Saussy Burbank, David Weekley Homes and Lennar won silver; and two homes by Stanley Martin Homes and ICG Homes won bronze.

IN OUR SCHOO LS On Aug. 20, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education selected Tiffany Newsome as principal of Rashkis Elementary School.

“[Tiffany] brings an ideal combination of energy and initiative that inspires those around her,” Interim Superintendent Jim Causby stated in a press release. Tiffany was formerly the assistant principal at McDougle Elementary School.

With a decade of experience under her belt, Crystal Epps of Mary Scroggs Elementary School

was named the 20192020 Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools

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East Chapel Hill High School STEM teacher Christine Sudzina Schut has been

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Dr. Alex Yarborough of Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry donated hygienic items to the Compass Center for Women and Families in October. Alex, pictured right with Compass Center Board Chair Gillian Hare, was looking for nonprofits to support and Mayor Pam Hemminger recommended

the Compass Center.

selected to participate in a brand-new STEM training opportunity from NC Space Grant, offered in collaboration with NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, the NASA Office of STEM Engagement and other NASA centers. Christine is one of 15 teachers selected as the first cohort of the North Carolina Space Education Ambassadors (NCSEA) program. The goal of the NCSEA program is to build a statewide network of master teachers who deliver NASA educational content to their local students, schools and communities.

GIVING BACK

Carrboro United has generated $1 million

in sales since its launch in March, bringing those dollars directly back into the hyper-local food economy. The organization provides a safe way for the community to enjoy local food during the pandemic, while also acting as a lifeline for restaurants and farmers. “What began as a grassroots initiative has now become an integral part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro food economy,” says Zoë Dehmer, director of operations and planning at Acme Food & Beverage Co. and one of the founders of Carrboro United. “We are excited to be able to expand our reach to include more restaurants and be more accessible to local families.”

United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Rapid Response Fund has distributed all of the money raised – a total of $1,406,193.40 – to 104 local organizations since the fund was launched in March in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizations in Orange County that support residents with food, child care and educational needs during this time of crisis received 12.3% of those funds and include Orange County Schools, Orange Congregations in Mission, Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project, Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC, Chapel HillCarrboro Public School Foundation and PORCH. 22

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upcoming novel “What Could Be Saved” is getting buzz from outlets such as Publishers Weekly and The Washington Post. Her third novel explores the indelible bonds of siblings and the ways we are forever defined by the experiences of childhood. Liese’s novel is out Jan. 12.

A new novel published by Duke University, “Right Here, Right Now: Life Stories from America’s Death Row,” features powerful first-person stories of dozens of men on death row across the country. It is edited by Lynden Harris, the founder and director of Hidden Voices, a Cedar Grove-based arts collective that collaborates with underrepresented communities to create performances, exhibits and media that explore difficult social issues.

Since 2013, Hidden Voices has worked with men to develop the monologues featured in the book. “Right Here, Right Now” will be available in April 2021.

ON THE MOVE The Town of Chapel Hill hired Colleen R. Willger as its

next planning director. Colleen has served as the acting deputy director for community planning and design for the District of Columbia’s Office of Planning, where she played a key role in advising district government leadership through response, recovery and reopening planning. “I am

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Principal of the Year. “Crystal Epps has provided strong, creative leadership in our district for many years,” Interim Superintendent Jim Causby says. “She blends extensive experience in PBIS [positive behavior intervention and supports], equity work and data analysis with a passion for elevating her school’s culture and identity.” She will go on to represent the district at the state level for consideration for North Carolina’s Principal of the Year.

honored to lead a talented team and ready to work with the community and Town leadership toward achieving Chapel Hill’s collective vision,” Colleen says.

Chris Leazier was

hired as the director of scouting and video operations for the UNC Women’s Basketball team in early November. Chris has previously held multiple coaching positions, including time with men and women’s collegiate teams and the NBA G League.

IN OTHER NEWS In November, Hulu renewed “Woke,” a comedy series inspired by the life of Carrboro-based awardwinning artist Keith Knight, for a second season. CHM

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Torrance Jones was

hired as the head coach of the Carrboro High School boys basketball program.

Athletic Director April D. Ross says, “He brings a ton of experience and enthusiasm to Jaguar Athletics.” Torrance teaches at Northside Elementary School and was previously an assistant coach at East Chapel Hill High School.

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IN THEIR WORDS

‘Songs for the Forgotten’ a memoir of three decades spent healing childhood trauma

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urham-based Dr. Julia W. Burns has worked as an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist healing trauma for more than 30 years. She was raised in Lumberton, North Carolina, and studied music and psychology at UNC and medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Her first book, “Momma, Who’s Babygod?,” demonstrates how prayer can influence parent-child dynamics. Her focus on healing and preventing child abuse* has informed her independent psychiatric practice and is the subject of her just released book, “Songs for the Forgotten: A Psychiatrist’s Record.” Dr. Burns was first exposed to childhood trauma in her role as medical director of a child welfare agency. She has published articles in Buddhist and trauma survivor magazines. She believes that all wounds – no matter how severe – can be healed. Following is an edited transcript of an interview with Chapel Hill Magazine’s Dan Shannon.

After working as a psychiatrist for so long, what sparked your interest in making these stories into a book? The most compelling

reason was the fact that in 1992 when I was hired as staff psychiatrist of a welfare agency that served 300 children, people did not know the extent of child abuse. The first step in healing this epidemic is knowledge. And so the children sang their songs, and I transcribed and reported short verses about the many stories I had heard from my pediatric patients and their abuse. It took 20 years to put these into something coherent I could share with others.

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Child abuse and neglect is such a difficult topic for people to contemplate.

You say you get feedback that you are exaggerating “I can’t think about that,” people tell you. “Or, it’s too overwhelming.” How pervasive is this horror? A

report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. One in four girls are abused in childhood.

One in six or one in 10 boys, depending on the source, are abused in childhood. Boys under report because of shame. Most victims are abused by a family member or someone they know. Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 6.6 million children.

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However, you’re not sold on prison as a solution or deterrent, are you? Keeping

children safe is the goal. The problem is that incarcerating perpetrators gives people a false sense of safety. More child molesters are living in our neighborhoods than in prison.

That’s why a grassroots effort to educate people about how to report suspected abuse, recognize the signs of abuse, and encourage them to be bold and not ignore abuse is a better solution.

There aren’t enough beds in prisons.

Prison, which happens after the event, does little to deter perpetrators. Until we understand that child molestation is an addiction that needs an active 12-step program as well as other addiction treatments, there is little hope. Interventions must also be made to educate the public about the warning signs – how and when to report abuse. It is important to support grassroots efforts spearheaded by organizations such as Darkness to Light [d2l.org] so that everyone can be involved in the solutions.

Raised in a loving home, you certainly weren’t prepared for your career battling child abuse. How did you first respond?

Having had no training in childhood trauma in medical school or residency, I was so caught off guard by the extent and frequency of abuse in my pediatric patients that I turned to God for answers. If He was supreme and omnipotent, then surely, He had to have

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answers. I heard nothing from Him that satisfied me. My anger at the situation, the abuse stories, the perpetrators that continued to have access to the children, the lack of response from the child welfare system and God’s seeming indifference grew until I was consumed with so much rage that I made myself sick. I began to experience the same post-traumatic [stress] symptoms as my patients: anger, edginess, isolation and irritability.

How does your faith relate to your experiences as a psychiatrist? It relates

to everything I do and am, including my work with trauma.

Now, I know to protect myself with prayer, before and after a difficult patient. I ignored faith for years but after I was healed from a terminal illness, I began to incorporate spirituality into my practice. I started using a spiritual inventory and asked patients if they wanted spirit and prayer to be part of their treatment. I’d say about 75% said “yes,” and slowly I became more comfortable praying with and for patients. When I was sick, I undertook a two-year study of evil, including natural disasters like fires and hurricanes and illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, ALS, almost all things chaotic. I came to peace with darkness, knowing that the darkness can never overcome the light. I take my comfort in this, no matter how hard things get or how horrendous the stories.

You write in your book, “Praying frequently, I asked God for his blessings. ... The worse the stories got, the more I searched scripture for answers and reasons.” God seemed absent in this drama.

As my work continued, I sought another way to heal. I began writing songs and painting the children’s stories. I’ve worked for the last 20 years to shape these songs and stories into [this] book. I began to heal when I was able to admit that it was not God who abused my patients but perpetrators, many of whom had

When someone confides in us about their personal story of abuse, how can we best support that person? Much in the same way

been victims of childhood trauma themselves.

I realized that God wept each time. He witnessed the molestation of children and suffered with us.

Was it difficult to write some of these stories?

Writing comes very easily to me. Editing is a different story. I spent years editing the stories which practically wrote themselves. Lyrics poured out like water, filling my journal, one song followed another, as the dam burst, script overflowing. I was writing about events as far back as my student years, and as recent as the day before.

Usually, I was home and wrote on the computer. If I was away from home, I wrote in a journal I carried with me everywhere.

What advice would you have to practitioners and survivors interested in sharing their traumatic stories? Alcoholics

Anonymous has a saying, “You are only as sick as your secrets.” You must tell as best you remember, and you must tell someone you trust who’ll believe you. That is the first step in healing.

How can we encourage people to listen to these uncomfortable stories of abuse and neglect? We must learn and listen. We

have to let our moral compass override our fears. Often, children who are abused will not have overt signs, physically or emotionally.

Common signs when they are present are disruptive behavior, sexualized acting out, academic decline, withdrawal and isolating in their room, bed-wetting, nightmares and insomnia. Others include delayed or inappropriate emotional development, loss of self-confidence or self-esteem, depression, avoidance of certain situations, such as refusing to go to school, and desperately seeking affection.

that you would support them in any problem they might tell you about. First listen, then believe, and then ask the person, “How can I help you now? I believe you, and I’m so sorry this happened to you. I want to be here for you.”

How can we fight child abuse today?

Recently, during a Zoom conference a teacher talked about a puppet show that was performed in her school. The children were taught about “good touches, bad touches,” who to tell, how to tell and how to say “no!”

Children are usually invested in telling their story if only adults will ask, listen and believe. There are many creative ways to support children, survivors and perpetrators.

Darkness to Light is an excellent resource.

Do you have a favorite quote or song from your book? Without a doubt, my favorite

song is about a little girl who hides under her bedsheets:

Somebody is hiding.

She lies there.

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Someone is home.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION “Songs for the Forgotten: A Psychiatrist’s Record” is available at Barnes & Noble & Amazon. Dr. Burns has a website, juliaburns.org, and can be contacted at doctorjuliawb@gmail.com. *If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, you should contact your local Child Protective Services (in Orange County: 919-245-2818) or 911 for emergency response.

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fanno nfi c t i o n A new book details the life of an unsung UNC basketball legend

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tephen Demorest and Nancy Curlee Demorest describe their 30-year marriage as an interesting adventure, filled with road trips, hard work and plenty of stories. Through their jobs as co-head writers on CBS’s “Guiding Light,” the Hillsborough residents learned they both appreciate folks who pull their weight without showing off. “You have to be a good team player,” Nancy says. “That’s something that always inspired me about Larry Miller.”

Nancy first met the UNC men’s basketball player when she was about 9 years old at an ACC barnstorming event in the 1960s. “All our celebrities then were local basketball players,” she says. “Billy

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Cunningham, Bobby Lewis, Charlie Scott and, of course, we loved Coach Dean Smith. But Larry was my favorite.”

Shortly after they were introduced, Nancy wrote Larry a fan letter that would become the foundation of Stephen’s new book, “Larry Miller Time: The Story of the Lost Legend Who Sparked the Tar Heel Dynasty.”

Fifty years after she sent the letter, Nancy and Stephen were on their way to Rhode Island when she saw a sign for Catasauqua, Pennsylvania – Larry Miller’s hometown. “We ended up finding his house and having a conversation with him in his garden,” Nancy says. “It turns out that after all that time, he saved the letter I wrote him.”

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We didn’t have ESPN back then; there’s no video of the games or in-depth reporting. Talking with him, I felt like a fly on the wall of a hidden history.”

Described by his fans and teammates as coachable, disciplined and a true athlete, Larry’s UNC career spanned from 1965 to 1968. “He was a different kind of cat,” Nancy says. “He had real star quality, and Stephen’s book captures it perfectly.

There’s nothing arrogant about Larry, but he has tremendous personal integrity and commands respect through his actions.”

Nancy says there was also a special kind of energy unique to that particular Tar Heel team. “The ACC Tournament in those days was everything,” she says. “It’s why I felt like I not only could, but had to, go to Larry’s house and find him that day. We were kids, but the late 1960s were not unlike the times we are living in now.” In a period marked by civil rights marches, assassinations and the Vietnam War, Carolina basketball was an escape for many.

“That’s how I realized I wasn’t just writing about Larry, I was writing about an era,” says Stephen, who worked closely with Larry to put the book together. “We didn’t have ESPN back then; there’s no video of the games or in-depth reporting.

Talking with him, I felt like a fly on the wall of a hidden history.”

Stephen says that’s why Larry’s is a story that needed to be told. “Carolina basketball didn’t start with Michael Jordan,” he says. “It has truly meant something to people for a long time, so I knew I had to get it right, both for UNC fans and for the folks in Catasauqua.”

Nancy thinks they succeeded.

“We’ve received the sweetest response from folks who share our profound appreciation for the unique joy of that time,” Nancy says. “Stephen did a beautiful job conveying the time and sense of character with evergreen permanence.”

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want to be able to play a song I hear just by listening to it,” says Chapel Hill High School freshman Hank Neal, who recently started to learn how to play the guitar. After trying to teach himself on an acoustic, Hank decided to make the switch to electric guitar shortly after his dad, Matt Neal, began learning how to play the bass so they could play alongside each other. Local musician Django Haskins taught Hank online and, after just three months of hourlong lessons every Wednesday, Hank made unbelievable progress. “[He] sounds like a real rock and roller,” Hank’s grandmother Moreton Neal says. He prefers rock songs, and he often finds himself playing “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie. Hank says he enjoys playing with friends, but if he ever decides to create his own music, he wants to perform solo.

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when the pandemic struck, and he found himself trying to fill his free time. He came across a photo of a fence lined with dozens of birdhouses, which caught his attention and inspired him to attempt to build his own.

“I have no previous experience building things like this,” he says. “I went through a lot of wood in the beginning figuring it out, but I got there.”

He attached some of the unique houses, varying in color and design, to his own fence, and then decided to use his newfound skills to give back to the community. “After I started building these birdhouses, I thought they might make good fundraisers for charities I’m involved with,” Mike says.

He donated multiple birdhouses to PORCH, a hunger-relief nonprofit that he volunteers for, and those sold so quickly that he decided to build more. One of his designs was a Bauhaus-style house for Ricky Hurtado, a candidate for North Carolina State House, who auctioned it off at one of his campaign fundraisers. Mike also created a replica of the Burwell School Historic Site to be raffled off at its fundraiser this spring. “I’ve always supported the school and thought this was a COVID-friendly way to raise some money this year,” he says. CHM

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Joe Bray and a small team of other congregants from University Baptist Church dedicated

themselves to providing meals for local families in need during the first few months of quarantine.

This initiative, which they called “Stock the Pot,” was inspired by Joe’s late wife, Dina Bray. “Before she passed away from ovarian cancer, she was in charge of kitchen ministry at UBC,” says Joe’s daughter, Christy Graves. “It’s been incredible to watch my dad fill her role in the kitchen that is now officially named after her.” Joe and his fellow members were able to successfully prepare hundreds of meals for people, from front-line workers to refugees. “Stock the Pot was an amazing experience for me, and I am so proud of the way UBC has responded to the pandemic,” Joe says. “It was an extremely intense nine-week project that affected a lot of lives.”

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Irene Briggaman gave her all as a volunteer in our community for nearly three decades

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he knows the answer for hunger in our communities – feed people.

Irene Briggaman has always been a force for good, according to John Dorward, executive director emeritus of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) and one of many who has worked alongside this town treasure and super volunteer. He describes her as a rare breed and fearless force of nature.

“She was a whirlwind of activity,” John says. “I figured out early on in the process that my job was to run interference for her and get things done that she needed. I also figured out early on that if I did my part, Irene would do several parts.”

Irene and her husband, Robert Alan Briggaman, moved to Chapel Hill in 1965. In that time, Irene has served as an avid volunteer for many local organizations, including Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, the Girl Scouts, American Red Cross, Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County (now the Compass Center for Women and Families) and the Triangle Land Conservancy.

“She even had cards that read ‘Irene Briggaman, Professional Volunteer,’ as I recall,” John says. “Irene cares deeply about her community and everyone in it. She is that rare individual who can ask anyone for money for a good cause and then get it.”

Irene is perhaps best known as the founder of RSVVP, a fundraiser on the second Tuesday in November aimed at alleviating hunger in our

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community. Restaurants pledge to contribute 10% of proceeds from that day to IFC’s food bank and hunger-relief programs.

“Someone floated the idea past Irene somehow,” John says. “She thought it was a marvelous idea and set up meetings with reps from Raleigh and Durham. Neither of those two groups were prepared to start right away, so Irene said, ‘Fine, I’ll do it without you.’ “I believe she signed up some 40 restaurants that first year and the rest, as they say, is history.”

“It had been done elsewhere, and I tried to put it to work here,” Irene says. “I’d go knocking on doors. The first couple years were slow, but then it grew. Everybody began to say, ‘Is it time?’”

Irene voraciously built committed partnerships with local restaurants for nearly 30 years. Last year, more than 100 restaurants and their customers raised more than $20,000 for hunger-relief programs, bringing the 30-year total to more than $538,000, according to the IFC website.

Irene’s collected for a good cause since she was very young. Part of her job at her family-owned business was to handle collections.

“I had sales training through my dad at his grocery store,” she says, tracing her tenacity and fearless fundraising skills to her girlhood in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. “He made his own kielbasa for the neighborhood.

You didn’t buy just a hot dog. We made sure you bought a hot dog with ketchup, mustard and everything else.

“It just came naturally. I am a middle child with five siblings. Battling four brothers for my turn with our bike made it clear that we all need to learn to share.”

Her generous heart earned Irene bookcases full of awards that recognize her commitment to the community. The Chapel Hill Historical Society included her among its Community Treasures in 2014. In 2017,

chapelboro.com named her a Hometown Hero. And the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro named her Ambassador Emeritus in

2019.

Yet, the award that highlights her contributions to Chapel Hill is the one that carries her name and pays the honor forward. The Chamber’s Partnership for a Sustainable Community recognizes a dozen local heroes, first responders and community volunteers each year at the Salute to Community Heroes awards ceremony. The Irene Briggaman Lifetime Achievement award is presented “on occasion to individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of exceptional public service and volunteerism in the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community in multiple capacities with different organizations. This special honor is only awarded when a nominee's consistent volunteerism and service have made a profound impact on our community,” according to the Chamber’s award criteria.

“I cannot imagine the town being what it is without her,” John says.

“Every town should be so lucky as to have an Irene, someone who spends their time helping others. Lots of us do it as our jobs, and we get compensated for it. Irene does it because it needs to be done and just maybe it won’t get done if she doesn’t do it herself.” The campaigns Irene championed over the years have raised more than a half-million dollars, which translates into more than 2 million hot, nutritious meals delivered through IFC to the people of Orange County.

Now retired, Irene, with tears in her smiling eyes, points to the awards on the shelf in her living room at The Cedars of Chapel Hill.

“Everything I did was the truth,” she says. “I had to make time to do what I wanted to do. These are thank-you awards for stepping up when it was necessary.” CHM

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This year’s Hillsborough Holiday Parade, hosted by the Hillsborough/ Orange County Chamber of Commerce, will be held virtually as a fun and safe way to celebrate the holidays and our communities, and will feature local businesses and schools. Vote for your favorite group, as the most creative and decorative videos will win prizes. Watch the video online starting on Dec. 6, hillsboroughchamber.com Follow along during West Queen Studio’s Zoom workshop and learn how to make a magnolia wreath for your front door. Dec. 6, westqueenstudio.com

Head over to the Maple View Farm porch area with your letters to Santa, and his friends from the North Pole will place them in his mailbox. A percentage of ice cream sales will be donated to Sam’s Wish Fund Holiday Cheer to provide gifts to children facing lifethreatening illnesses. Dec. 7, 14, 21, mapleviewfarm.com Visit The Drive-In at Carraway Village for a screening of The Royal Ballet’s captivating production of the timeless holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker.” Dec. 20, carrawayvillagedrivein.com Celebrate the winter solstice with the Hillsborough Arts Council’s fifth annual Solstice Lantern Walk, which will be a self-guided tour this year. Hillsborough residents are invited to place lanterns on their front porches or in visible areas for walkers and drivers to enjoy. Dec. 19-21, hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice Listen to Santa read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Smith’s Family Fun Farm while enjoying a cookie and hot cocoa. Kids will have a chance to tell Santa – from a safe distance – what they want for Christmas, and then each child will get a small gift from the Grinch.

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Chapel Hill Magazine’s Chris Elkins participated in Chapel Hill Tire’s 12 Days of Kindness campaign by dropping off canned goods to Michaela Ashworth, program assistant at TABLE. Chris also bought books from the Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library and donated them to Durhambased nonprofit Book Harvest.

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When I think about this dish, I remember vividly my dad’s kitchen in his place in Montgomery Village, Maryland, and that I really wanted it to be great. I wanted validation for my choice to cook over other pursuits.”

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Roasted Berkshire Pork with Delicata and Butternut Squash and Smoked Bacon Jam Brine 2 cups salt 1 gallon water Bay leaf 1 garlic clove Cinnamon stick 4 Tbsp. brown sugar Pork 1 four-bone pork rack Salt and black pepper to taste Squash 4 cups grapeseed oil 1 butternut squash, peeled (Cut top half of the squash into rounds; reserve the “bell” of the squash for puree.)

1 bunch thyme, chopped 2 shallots, sliced 2 delicata squash, cut into rings and deseeded Salt and pepper to taste Puree Chopped butternut squash from the bell 1 onion, chopped 2 cups water or vegetable stock ½ lb. butter Bacon Jam 1 lb. slab bacon 3 cups red wine vinegar 2 shallots, diced 2 cups sugar Combine ingredients for brine, bring to a boil and then cool down before adding pork rack. Let rest overnight in the refrigerator, and remove pork from brine 1 hour before roasting, discarding brine.

In a large skillet over mediumhigh, heat the oil. Poach butternut rounds in oil with shallots and thyme.

Poach until tender, remove butternut and reserve. Save the fat as you’ll use it again.

To make the puree, combine the chopped butternut squash from the bell, butter, onion and stock in a sauce pot and cook over medium heat until tender. Blend the cooled down mixture with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend. Pass through a fine mesh sieve. Reserve.

Toss delicata squash with salt and pepper and some of the poaching oil. Roast at 350 F until tender but not mushy. Reserve.

In a pot, render the bacon and drain the fat into a container for another use. Deglaze pot with vinegar, being careful to avoid your face. Add sugar, shallots and bacon, and cook until glazey.

Roast pork in a 350 F oven until it reads 140 F on a meat thermometer.

Remove from oven. Let rest uncovered 10 to 15 minutes and slice.

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During any holiday with my family, there is always a constant at each meal: a platter of deviled eggs for everyone to start on while we hang out.

Each family member puts their own twist on this timeless Southern classic. Make sure they are seasoned well and there is enough acid from the lemon juice to wake the filling up. The smoked paprika adds a nice flavor element, and the fresh chives finish them off.”

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Deviled Eggs Makes 12 6 fresh eggs 1½ tsp. Dijon mustard 3½ Tbsp. Duke’s mayonnaise 1½ Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice Salt to taste Quick splash of Tabasco Smoked paprika and finely cut chives to garnish In a small pot, bring water to a simmer and add your eggs. Simmer for 11 minutes and remove the eggs. While still warm, remove the shells – it becomes a lot harder to take them off if the eggs cool. Cut the

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eggs in half, and remove the cooked yolks from the whites. Place the yolks in a separate bowl.

Use the back of a fork to smash the yolks into tiny pieces. Add the mustard, mayonnaise and lemon juice, and mix until creamy. Season with salt and a splash of tabasco. Place the yolk mixture into a pastry bag with a large star tip.

Pipe the mixture back into the egg whites, and refrigerate to chill. When ready to serve, dust with the smoked paprika and sprinkle with chives. 

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When [my wife] Susan and I first met 12 years ago, both of us had lost our fathers some years earlier, so around the holidays, we knew we wanted to do something special with our moms. That idea turned into hosting our mothers every Christmas morning for a pancake breakfast at our house. We usually all stay in our pajamas and gather in the kitchen for a huge feast that includes scratch-made pancakes, bacon, sausage, plenty of coffee and several different maple syrups. We spend the first hour eating till we’re stuffed and then shuffle over to the living room to open gifts around the tree. It’s a simple tradition but one we always look forward to because there’s just something about having your parents around on Christmas morning to make you feel like a kid again.”

Pancakes 2 cups self-rising flour 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 /8 tsp. baking soda Dash of cinnamon 1¾ cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs ¼ cup salted butter, divided and melted

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Heat a griddle or large skillet to mediumlow heat. In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, add buttermilk and vanilla and then beat eggs into the mixture.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cooled melted butter. Gently stir this mixture of wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing only enough to moisten flour – don’t worry about a few lumps. If the batter seems thick, add a little more buttermilk.

Place 1 or 2 teaspoons of butter (or oil) on griddle or skillet. When the butter stops foaming, ladle batter onto griddle or skillet, making pancakes of whatever size you like. Adjust heat as necessary. First batch will require higher heat, and the first pancake is always for the dog. Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to the surface of the pancake and bottoms are golden brown.

If you’re making a large number of pancakes, heat the oven to 200 F and pop the pancakes on a sheet pan; cover with a moist towel to keep them warm.

Pancakes can also be frozen and reheated in the toaster for a midweek breakfast.

Enjoy with your favorite maple syrup, jam and/or butter.

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Hanukkah Brisket and Latkes Brisket One 3 to 4 lb. piece of brisket 2 medium onions, diced 4 carrots, peeled and diced 6 ribs of celery, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 lb. medium mushrooms, quartered 1 32 oz. jar crushed tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley and thyme to garnish Preheat oven to 325 F. In a Dutch oven, brown the brisket on all sides. Remove the brisket from the pot.

Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and mushrooms, and saute in the rendered fat.

Add the crushed tomatoes, put the brisket back in the pot and season with a little salt and pepper. Cover and put in preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours until tender. Once tender, remove the brisket and skim any excess fat from the braising liquid. Slice the brisket, cutting across the grain of the meat, and place it back in the braising liquid.

Correct the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking. Garnish with chopped parsley and thyme.

Latkes 5 Idaho potatoes, peeled 1 whole large onion, peeled 2 whole eggs ½ tsp. baking powder Salt and pepper to taste All-purpose flour Rendered chicken fat or vegetable oil to fry the latkes Grate the potatoes on a box grater with large holes, then grate the onion and combine in a mixing bowl.

Crack the eggs and mix with potatoes and onion.

Add the baking powder, salt and pepper to taste, and enough flour to absorb excess liquid.

In a pan (preferably a cast-iron pan), add the fat and bring to mediumhigh heat. Spoon the latke mixture into the oil, being careful, as it will splatter a bit, and fry until dark golden brown on both sides. Drain excess fat on paper towels.

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When my mother, Pearl, made her brisket, everyone was happy.

Her latkes were second to none, and like a good Jewish mother, she would stand at the stove and make sure that the family always had fresh, hot latkes.

We would light the Hanukkah candles and have this great meal together every year.”  RICHARD BARROWS KITCHEN

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John Russial’s Pumpkin Pie Crust 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt ⅔ cup cold vegetable shortening 4-6 Tbsp. ice water Whisk flour and salt together. Cut shortening into flour mixture with pastry blender until shortening and flour make crumbly chunks no bigger than peas. Add in ice water by the tablespoon until dough just holds together when pressed into a ball. Press into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes. Roll out with a little flour and place in a glass pie dish.

Filling 1 cup pumpkin puree* 1 cup light brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. ginger Pinch of cloves, allspice and nutmeg 1 cup milk, scalded

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Holidays just aren’t complete without a slice of my dad’s pumpkin pie. It’s not your usual heavy and dense pie; [it] features a lighter custard with just enough spice to warm you up in those cooler fall and winter months.

Paired with some lightly sweetened whipped cream, it is, hands down, my favorite dessert. He would always make it for my birthday and, although he lives on the other side of the country, I often make it for myself when I need a little slice of home.”

In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and spices together. Slowly whisk in scalded milk. Strain mixture into your prepared pie crust and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes, or until jiggly but set in the center.

Keep an eye on the pie, and if your crust starts to darken, cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning.

Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Top with some homemade whipped cream, if desired. *You can also use butternut squash, cooked down and pureed.

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Mascarpone Thumbprint Cookies Yields 30 small cookies 2¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup softened mascarpone cheese 1½ cups sugar 1 large egg 1¼ tsp. vanilla About 1 cup of your favorite jam Mix together the first three ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Using the paddle attachment on a standing mixer, cream together the butter, mascarpone cheese and sugar together for about 4 minutes, or until soft and smooth. On low speed, add the egg and mix until it is completely incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.

Slowly add your dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Let the dough rest 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Pinch the cold dough and roll into balls. Place onto a lined baking sheet.

Use your thumb to press firmly in the center of the dough ball. Bake at 325 F for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add your preferred jam and bring to a boil over low heat. Turn off the heat and allow it to sit warm until ready to use.

While the cookies cool, press once more in the center of the cookie with your thumb. Spoon in the jam mixture and allow to cool completely. CHM

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I have always loved baking with friends and family during the holiday season. I have fond memories as a child of having cookie exchanges with neighbors and friends and trying new cookie recipes to test and taste with my family.

This cookie is a crowd-pleaser, and it is a typical holiday cookie that you will find in Italy, at Coronato, and at my house alike. It is a traditional sugar cookie dough that substitutes much of the butter for mascarpone cheese, which provides a soft and chewy texture to the sugar cookie. After the cookie is baked but still warm, we press a dimple in the middle of the round cookie and fill it with fruit preserves.”

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Ari Morales, Carol Hernandez and Karen Chavez rotate through 40-second exercises during a sports circuit at the Southern Village Green.

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High school girls find ways to stay moving amid virtual learning and canceled sports seasons

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he eagerness in Chapel Hill High School junior Ari Morales’ emails to Gracie Kirchgessner sounded like a broken record: “Can I go? Can I go? I’m ready. I’m ready.” It’s a verse familiar to high schoolers across the country who are stuck at home.

Before the pandemic, Ari had just started getting into a workout routine, but at the start of the school year, she found herself cooped up inside again with no outlet for physical exercise. She reached out to SKJAJA – a nonprofit that funds extracurricular activities for those with limited resources – after seeing a flyer around December 2020

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town. She hoped the organization might fund a group fitness program for fellow high school girls.

“We were still just trying to get this thing formulated,” Gracie, a longtime SKJAJA volunteer, says. “It was going to have to be a group. It couldn’t just be her. And so I said, ‘OK, let me know when you’re available.

Do you have transportation?’ And I get [an email] back: ‘Yes. And I can start tomorrow.’”

Ari couldn’t wait to get started, but Gracie first had to coordinate the class and a location. The personal training staff at FIT on Main agreed to teach students on Wednesdays when Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools high schoolers get a break from classes, but they didn’t know where to gather with everyone.

The logistics were still undecided, but the following Tuesday, Gracie received another email from Ari: “Hi, I’m ready to go.

Should I show up at 3 p.m.?”

Gracie laughs. She wasn’t that quick.

Within the next week, though, she found four more interested girls, including Karen Chavez, a cheerleader at Carrboro High School, and her best friend, Giselle Hernandez, from Northwood High School. FIT on Main personal trainer Gayle Silver was then able to confirm the Southern Village Green as the location for the first class on Oct. 7.

“Since I don’t do sports at school, I wanted to somehow get some exercise in,” Ari says. “I wanted to either join a group or have [SKJAJA] make a group – just only girls. I feel like there should be more female workout groups, especially for teenagers who are struggling to love themselves because of the way they are shaped.”

During the hourlong class, Ari and four others move through a circle of circuits, from jumping jacks to plate push presses, under the giant awning on the Green. “This is something totally new for me!” says Gayle, who taught only adult classes prior to the pandemic. “I just felt like this is such a need. And actually, the 10-year-old group of boys [that I taught earlier today], they’re all neighborhood kids. I think their moms are just like, ‘Get out of here!’ So they all ride up on their bikes, and they all kind of know one another, and so I think for them, it’s been social.”

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FIT on Main personal trainer Gayle Silver tries to offer the girls a variety of workouts, from ladders and fast toe taps to plate v-twists and pushups, during an outdoor class in October.

California found that older children are increasingly less likely to seek out exercise, compared to their younger peers. Considering the long-term health habits formed during adolescence, it’s a troubling trend the pandemic has only exacerbated.

That’s why it’s fulfilling for SKJAJA co-founder Charlotte White to see that kids like Ari are out there purposefully seeking out a solution. “It’s win-win,” she says. “Gayle gets business, and the kids get out and get physical.” The six-week class also allows the girls to try new exercises, like Pilates or sports drills.

Back on the Green, as the two rounds of sports circuits come to an end, and the Bluetooth speaker trails off into another song, Ari grabs some water as a few beads of sweat trickle down her face.

“I’m a bit tired,” she says, “but that’s a good sign.” CHM

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provided with a summary of their results and trends. From there, the Heroes Health app in early app provides a personalized resource March as a way to provide page with links to hotline services mental health resources and well-being apps that are curated and support to health by their institutions. care workers. The team at If users show a possibility for selfUNC Institute for Trauma harm in their assessment, they’ll Recovery came up with be given a confidential report that the idea behind the app. an outreach team within their They then received financial institution can see. The outreach contributions from donors team will give the user a call and like Google Cloud, Bank can share the resources available of America, The Rockefeller to them. “That’s super helpful, Foundation and others to bring it because it’s almost like a hotline in to life. John Bates, Heroes Health reverse for someone who is really lead coordinator at UNC Institute struggling,” John says. for Trauma Recovery, says there’s Based on data from the almost a tremendous need for something 900 users in 48 of the 50 states, like this app. “The pandemic has John says they are seeing general put health care workers under an trends of significant stress. “A incredible amount of stress,” he relatively high percentage of people says. “It has created the kind of who use the app show some sort of conditions for them in which they high symptom burden for anxiety are not only dealing with very high and depression,” he says. “The app volumes of patients, but they are is really a self-assessment tool and Susan Pedersen and Amy James Loftis, both health care also dealing with inaccessibility an ability to deploy your resources, workers at UNC Health. of PPE and the possibility of and to engage the institution in a contracting the virus themselves, confidential but meaningful way in passing it on to family and being there for patients who supporting their workforce.” In addition to these individual couldn’t have family visit the hospital.” users, Heroes Health has partnerships with UNC Health, Once users download the free app, they are provided Cooper University Health Care and Thomas Jefferson with a set of surveys each week that take about five University Hospitals and are in the process of partnering minutes to complete. These surveys help users to with 11 more. assess their mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, COVID-19 was the catalyst for developing Heroes depression and sleep health, to understand how the Health, but John and his colleagues say they hope health pandemic is affecting their life, both within and beyond care workers feel comfortable using support systems on the work. Immediately after taking the surveys, individuals are app and prioritizing their mental health at all times. CHM 56

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with a child not sleeping through the night. She became obsessed with sleep after delivering her first baby, Walter, in 2011 and experiencing sleepless nights that resulted in anxiety and exhaustion. She remembers searching “how to make babies sleep” on Google in the middle of the night. “He did not come by sleep very easily,” Liz says. “… I didn’t feel good. I started looking for every resource, every book, every piece of information I could get my hands on to learn about how I can make [my] baby sleep.”

After months of research and conflicting information, Liz decided to hire a sleep coach, and it changed her life. “The sleep coach helped me distill everything down to ‘OK, this is what is important for my family and what I need to focus on.’”

Liz, who has a background in health education and mindfulness, got a job with an online sleep consulting agency. After a few years, Liz had her second child and decided to venture out on her own. She started Little Dipper Wellness, which offers in-person and virtual sleep consulting services, as well as yoga services, for families. “A lot of people don’t understand or realize what an impact stress has on sleep,” Liz explains. “Babies and children truly absorb the emotional state of their parents – when parents are stressed, children feel it.”

Chapel Hill parent Whitney Rivers heard about Little Dipper Wellness from a Facebook group of local moms. After struggling to get her child to sleep through the night, she hired Liz to help. Liz developed a plan for Whitney and provided her with resources that were specific to her and her family. “The main thing was that it got my kid to sleep on a normal schedule,” Whitney says.“I also was given some healthy habits about creating a soothing, positive environment for the bedroom and reinforcing the things we were already doing well. It really helped with our immediate problem and gave us tools for the future as our kids keep growing and changing.”

Liz has been busier than usual since the pandemic began. “I have found myself being needed the most at a time when I am least resourced,” she says. Despite the challenges, Liz and her team of sleep consultants have

ABOVE Liz reads a bedtime story to her youngest, who’s now 5 years old.

LEFT For help with son August, Whitney Rivers looked to Liz.

adapted, even if their work has to be done over Zoom.

Liz says she will release an online course about sleep and mindfulness in the near future so that a wider audience of parents and families can have access to these resources. “I’m working on this course because I want to have a lower-cost option for families, especially at this time when so many people are worried about finances,” she says. “Quality sleep is a fundamental right that we all deserve.” CHM

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to CJ and his younger brother, Josh Suitt, instilling a love of music and leading to their own early collaborations.

“Josh was the poet then,” CJ says. “He wrote these amazing poems, and I would put melodies to them.” By middle school, CJ wrote his own R&B songs for girls he had crushes on, and by the time he entered Chapel Hill High School, he wanted to pursue a rap career. “I grew up in the boy band era – NSYNC, O-Town – I thought that was my future, to be a rapper in a band,” CJ says.

CJ began constructing verses in Michael Irwin’s 10th grade English class.

Michael noticed CJ writing one day and told him he should perform at an upcoming Black History Month event at the school. “I told him I’d think about it, and he told me he [had] put my name on the list already,” CJ says.

Michael describes his former student as an artist in a constant state of acceleration. “He’s always growing, always pushing ... past the next frontier,” Michael says. That first performance was another big moment for CJ. “It rhymed and felt silly, but it was from the heart,” CJ says. “I felt like I shared something with the world, and they responded – the whole auditorium stood up and clapped, and I said to myself, ‘Yep, this is what I want to do all the time.’”

Kane Smego, associate director of global hip-hop exchange program Next Level, met CJ in high school when they both played on the football team. After high school, Kane and CJ competed on the same poetry team at the Brave New Voices (BNV) International Youth Poetry Festival in New York City. “A year later, we became roommates and started mentoring younger poets who competed at BNV, hosting local events and giving performances around the Triangle,” Kane says.

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I N T H E A F TE R MATH by CJ Suitt In the aftermath I’m sure I’ll feel like a tourist passing through my own life I’ll add up my subtractions Stand in the great divide Multiplying the things I have left In the aftermath of all this I’ll sing with you In a choir stand On street corners and at my favorite karaoke night Stroll aimlessly around the mall Even though I hated the mall We’ll brush shoulders and walk down the same aisles I’ll make you a meal I’ll never leave the party early Without a really good excuse And we’ll dance Bump and grind Spin and dip I’ll give you a spoon full of my ice cream Let you try my beer A fork full of my favorite dessert Pass homemade dishes around a full potluck dinner table We’ll have hugs so close and tight The world will burst into giggles I’ll hold my friend’s children Kiss the foreheads of my nieces and nephews I’ll bump your hand as we walk down the sidewalk We’ll hold hands without guilt You won’t have to look for the smile in my eyes Above my mask We’ll get a window seat As we watch friends and lovers gather On lawns and in courtyards I’ll remember the things that brought me strength The ways I gave and was given to How I learned to pause And breathe in the day How I made a feast of my feelings And served it up poem after poem Seeing myself both seed and tree The world will see me in full color Black and American A resilient ancestry We’ll hold our leaders and officers Accountable Won’t be so well adjusted to injustice And allow suffering to speak We will get to work And heal together In the aftermath I’ll reach into my pocket For a letter from my past self That reads “I Will be Here for you Yes always and forever Even when the world stops When the cards have all folded And you are in between the lines”

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began thinking of formalizing our work, initially partnering with the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham,” Kane says. Later, they co-founded a nonprofit youth poetry slam team with their friends and fellow writers Terrence Foushee and Ira Yarmolenko. Ira died in 2008, and the team changed its name to Sacrificial Poets in her honor. “In a poetry slam, the sacrificial poet is the one who goes first, setting the stage for others,” CJ says. “That’s who Ira was for us.”

Terrence, who has been friends with CJ since preschool, says, “[CJ] always had this innate ability to connect with people.” That trait is what helped CJ evolve into a mentor, coach and leader to so many. “He actually inspired me to write my first poem – that wasn’t a school assignment – during my senior year in high school,” says Terrence, who now teaches English at Northwood High School. “His poetry genuinely reflects how he sees the world, and it blends compassion, heart, healing, vexation and hope.”

Kane echoes the sentiment: “CJ is like a brother to me and someone who has always inspired me with his willingness and ability to be a bridge [among] communities, cultures, worldviews and generations.” The feeling is mutual. “Though we are on different paths now, I still consider Terrence and Kane not only my co-founders, but [also] my friends and co-creators,” CJ says.

CJ intends to use his appointment as poet laureate, which he received from the Town of Chapel Hill in November 2019, to create a more expansive world of poetry and bring the art form to the community in new and exciting ways that uplift the history and legacy of the local poetry community. “It’s a big deal that

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Chapel Hill has a poet laureate,” CJ says, “especially because I’m standing on the shoulders of so many great writers. George Moses Horton, Pauli Murray, Zora Neale Hurston – all of these amazing people have come through Chapel Hill, and my work honors them.”

CJ’s friend and North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green says she is awed by CJ’s ability to reframe his life experiences through spoken words in a way that both honors and challenges poetry’s traditional conventions.

“His poetry expresses complex and sobering realities that are memorable and elicit empathy,” Jaki says. “CJ’s vision and voice loom large across these Southern landscapes. He is ushering strong medicine into the world in a season of uncertainty.”

Although the pandemic continues to create challenges for in-person experiences, CJ is optimistic for the road ahead and his tenure, which runs through January 2022. “I’m super excited that hopefully as the world opens back up, we can gather folks for more poetry events in person to give them a chance to see good artists and poets from all around the state and country,” he says.

“I don’t think Chapel Hill could have selected a better person to be its first poet laureate,” Kane says. “Like many of the young poets that he’s coached, I often look to CJ for advice within my writing and even in my mentorship. Being able to sit and talk with him can just help lift your spirits. Conversations with him truly will make you a believer in his poetry.”

His high school teacher Michael Irwin agrees. “[CJ has] only produced incredible beauty,” he says, “and his best is yet to come.” CHM December 2020

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elvet Nelson was ready to dive in when she started as program director at Launch Chapel Hill last December. Her professional laurels as the program manager at a business accelerator and co-founder of an education tech startup in Charlotte positioned her perfectly for Launch, an accelerator space between West Franklin and West Rosemary streets.

Founded in 2013 as a collaborative project between the town, county and UNC KenanFlagler Business School, Launch was accomplishing all the things it set out to do when Nelson arrived on the scene: providing 3,500 square feet of coworking space for entrepreneur teams as well as face-to-face networking and programming opportunities.

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“We were worried that it would impact the way our entrepreneurs connected with one another,” Nelson said. “What I learned very quickly was, our community adapts really, really well. And they're not the type to shy away from challenges.”

Nelson has been in Chapel Hill now for nearly a year, working at Launch during the pandemic longer than she was before it.

Rosemary Street faces east of the proposed 137E Innovation Hub. The coworking space, which includes flexible desks and private offices that jobs, to downtown. The hiring president of Grubb Properties, can be rented, never closed and process has moved more slowly said the company aims to still has people showing up to than expected, says Dwight redevelop the building into an work. “It's not as many as it used Bassett, the Town of Chapel office that will benefit universityto be,” Nelson said of people’s Hill’s economic development affiliated employees as well as use of the space, which is open officer, but both the company science and technology tenants.

24/7, following strict COVID-19 and the town are excited to move “I think there's a broader protocols. “But we like that we're forward. Another upcoming holistic view of, how does Chapel still there.” project is a 1,100-space parking Hill reenvision itself as this center Launch isn’t just waiting for deck on East Rosemary Street, for innovation for everyone's the pandemic to end, Nelson which was recently approved by benefit?” Dye said. “This isn't emphasized, and is continuing the Chapel Hill Town Council. just a university thing or the to work with the community and Construction is slated to begin bright and shiny tech company its partners to create growth in by April 2021; the deck will thing – those opportunities bring Chapel Hill’s Innovation District, consolidate the existing parking other opportunities that [create] a hub of entrepreneurial activity at Wallace Deck and add about broader spectrum effects in in the heart of downtown. The 250 more spots along with the Chapel Hill.” accelerator continually finds creation of 200,000 square In October, Launch received ways to connect virtually with its feet of office space by Grubb a grant of $230,000 from entrepreneurs and companies, Properties. investment firm Lee-Moore which, as of June, had earned “We saw it as a cool Capital Company, which will $84 million in total revenue opportunity to begin to cluster allow Launch to upgrade its during 2020. some of the work we're trying to software and technology and This revenue reflects the do around innovation,” Bassett expand its startup support larger growth and development said, adding that the town’s services available through its taking place in the district, interest in consolidating and accelerator program. “Donors despite the economic strain building the deck is due in large are seeing the value of this,” caused by the pandemic. One part to the redevelopment efforts said Judith Cone of Innovate such development is a deal

by Grubb Properties at the CVS Carolina, a UNC initiative for to bring Well, a personalized building at 137 E. Franklin St. entrepreneurship that manages health technology solution Joe Dye, the executive vice Launch. company, and eventually 400

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“The beauty of accelerators in [innovation] districts is the value added is way beyond the space,” Cone said. “It is the program, it is the connection to mentors, access to capital through our connections and just building that know-how and camaraderie that is so valuable.”

The people pushing for innovation downtown agree that in spite of challenges the area presents – namely parking and dependence on students – the heart of Chapel Hill is an appealing place for entrepreneurs.

Launch itself has created more than 1,000 jobs, 358 of them in Orange County. Still, the town and its partners hope to do more to nurture innovation and create jobs.

“Sometimes I feel like we still aren't doing enough even though we've grown and [considering] all that we've done,” Bassett said.

“It's really important work that we must continue to do if we want to see jobs for our residents in the future.” CHM

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BIZBRIEFS Compiled by Iphigenia Sarrimanolis of Kitchen & Bath Galleries. “We hope that this space will allow our clients to better envision their dream kitchen and give our staff the additional room needed to serve our clients.”

The Chelsea Theater reopened in November after undergoing renovations the past few months.

The lobby, restrooms, theater seats, sound systems, screens and more were replaced and upgraded with the financial support of the community. The theater will continue its tradition of playing first-run independent features, documentaries and more this winter. Private rentals will also be available.

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Majestic Home & Outdoor Decor moved from 114 U.S. Hwy. 70 E. in Hillsborough to 212 N. Churton St. Owner Diana Parker opened the store on Oct. 15 with a Christmas open house. The new location offers a larger space for a wide variety of home and outdoor decor, just in time for the 2020 holiday season.

DonLee Salon in Hillsborough expanded its salon empire with the addition of a new business, Salon & Spa Suites of Hillsborough, which opened in the same building on Oct. 26, leasing 12 suites that include amenities like state-of-the-art salon equipment, a full-time receptionist and business

coaching to support estheticians, stylists, barbers, makeup artists, nail technicians, massage therapists and more.

WomanCraft Gifts in Carrboro opened an online store on Oct. 11.

The shop will also launch a blog sometime soon.

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Practitioner-assisted stretching franchise Stretch Zone opened its newest location on Sept. 28 in Meadowmont. Owner Judithe Andre said she was excited to open a location in her hometown.

With more than 100 locations across the country, Stretch Zone focuses on a scientific approach to stretching and helps clients reeducate their muscles to establish a more ideal resting muscle tone and range of motion.

As of press time, Kitchen & Bath Galleries was slated to finish the expansion of its Glen Lennox showroom on Dec. 1. The addition of 1,178 square feet made room for two new kitchens, more appliances, a new office and a conference room. “We are thrilled to have more space to better serve our community,” said Matt Schumann, managing partner

The historic Colonial Inn in downtown Hillsborough reopened its doors Nov. 14.

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became the Colonial Inn in 1924, adding a restaurant in 1940.

Owners Justin Fejfar, Sunny Fejfar, Joe Goatcher and Emily Goatcher said after months of renovations and restoration of the building’s original brick fireplaces and wooden doors, the inn is now taking reservations and booking weddings and other events.

At press time, YogaSix, a sensory yoga studio focused on specific body benefits, was slated to open in Meadowmont in late 2020. It will offer six different yoga classes targeting strength, agility, flexibility and balance.

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Chapel Hill yoga company Growga was selected among 23 semifinalists from across the state in the 30th SEED grant cycle of NC IDEA, a private foundation that supports entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment. The semifinalists will go through a proposal process. Finalists will have a chance to win a $50,000 grant after presenting before a review panel of experienced investors, industry experts and entrepreneurs. Growga is a startup that combines mindfulness and social and emotional learning through yoga programming for partners, including O2 Fitness, YMCA of the Triangle, school systems and other area businesses.

Innovate Carolina received a $230,000 gift in October from Lee-Moore Capital Company to expand programming at

Launch Chapel Hill. Innovate Carolina, a UNC-wide initiative, promotes an intentional culture of innovation and strives to make Chapel Hill a place where entrepreneurs thrive. This gift will provide Launch with more access to accelerated programming, venture-based consulting, investor networks, entrepreneurial mentors and innovation workspaces within the downtown startup community. It will also allow for physical upgrades in workspaces and give Launch the resources to hire a community manager to implement a wider set of programming that will support the growth of local business ventures. The donation from Lee-Moore directly aligns with Launch’s efforts to increase startup and entrepreneurial activity.

Kids’ furniture manufacturing company Nugget was listed at No. 11 on Inc.’s 5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. Nugget relocated from Hillsborough to a larger manufacturing facility in Butner, North Carolina, in October.

NC IDEA awarded 16 North Carolina startups $160,000 during its fifth NC IDEA MICRO grant cycle, including Chapel Hill-based AdaptBionic and Wildweed Gardens, which were awarded $10,000 each in an effort to help the businesses validate and advance ideas in the early stages of the companies’ lives.

The Regal Timberlyne movie theater on Banks Drive closed at the beginning of October after 27 years in operation. The theater was one of many Regal cinemas forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

RGN-Group Holdings LLC, the company that operates Regus shared office suites, voluntarily filed for bankruptcy. A Chapel Hill location in East 54 was included in the decision.

After 32 years in business, Townsend Bertram & Company announced its closing this fall due to owner Audrey Townsend’s plans to retire. The shop held a big sale, with large discounts on all of its inventory, Oct. 28 through Nov. 25.

After 40 years in business, Balloons and Tunes, a party supply store in Carrboro owned

by Sharon Collins and Pat Garavaglia, closed in early November after having to temporarily close in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inventory clearance sale began Nov. 17.

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rehabilitation and the other half designed as single-patient rooms for acute care. In addition to the AIR Facility, the new wing will host 163 beds that existing departments, including geriatrics, family medicine and more, can use. Construction on the Hillsborough Campus is still on track for a spring 2022 completion with the hopes of hiring 200 to 250 new employees.

Morgan Creek Capital Management established a fund in early September to buy a stake in Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX. SpaceX’s goal is to reduce space transportation costs to help support the colonization of Mars. Morgan Creek has raised approximately $13.5 million. The company also established an “Opportunities Fund” in October to help explore blockchain opportunities.

Blockchain is a transparent, tamper-resistant database for recording transactions. It can also be used to keep track of goods in the supply chain, health care needs, tax collection and digital identity management. Its total fund to date is up to $71 million.

Developer Terra Equity Inc. got approval on Oct. 20 from the Orange County Commissioners to begin building Research Triangle Logistics Park, which could create more than 1,500 jobs. The park, located south of I-40 and west of Old N.C. Hwy. 86, is slated to cover 2.25 million square feet of building area on 161 acres and will be used for warehouses, light industry and research companies. CHM

UNC Health Care’s Hillsborough Campus finalized plans for its Acute Rehabilitation Center.

The center, referred to as an “AIR Facility” will include 80 beds; half designed for physical

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teven Barnes packed light when he moved to Chapel Hill in 2019 to begin his new job as associate vice president at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs. The only furniture he brought from Nashville, Tennessee, was a TV tray, pop-up chair and mattress. His wife, Keta Barnes, and their two kids, Amya, 15, and Kayla, 9, joined him two months later after finishing

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Steven and Keta enjoy their favorite room in the house – the formal dining room that designer Cat French transformed into a parlor fit for all occasions.

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the school semester in Nashville, bringing boxes of personal items, but not much else.

“Coming here really was a fresh start in many ways,” Steven says.

“We wanted a fresh start with our home.”

The family selected a house in Lake Hogan Farms with the help of Realtor Desiree Goldman. They were drawn to the new construction, with its master and guest bedrooms downstairs. The neighborhood stood out to them because of the mature trees and abundance of families. “People seem to genuinely care about one another,” Steven says. “That’s made living here wonderful.”

When it came time to fill the space, the Barneses chose Cat French of Catherine French Design for her easygoing personality and collaborative process. The first time Cat walked through the front door of the house, she faced a truly blank canvas and was tasked with designing most of the house’s first floor.

Cat says she works with clients to determine their “aesthetic happy place,” and that the Barneses prefer a neutral color palette and clean, straight lines. She says Keta, specifically, doesn’t like anything too curvy and hates velvet. Cat incorporated shades of ivory, cream and

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ABOVE The Barneses’ kitchen, where the family loves to cook together.

BELOW Steven demonstrates the pot filler, a convenient amenity in their kitchen.

gold into her designs and then layered in rich tones like gray and bronze, using navy as an accent color, to add depth to the abundance of neutrals.

Another major design factor for Cat is identifying a client’s functional needs. She says it was important to the family to have no “off-limit” rooms, where they would be hesitant to use certain furniture. The Barneses were intent on creating livable, comfortable and functional spaces, so Cat aimed to select beautiful but durable furnishings and carpet.

Since the Barneses brought no furniture, Cat focused first on the basics like a sofa and kitchen table. She started with the kitchen, breakfast nook and living space and later worked on the master bedroom, parlor and office. After more than a year of work, many mood boards and intentional furniture selections, Cat transformed the once-empty house into a home designed around the family’s needs.

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The Barneses’ favorite room – and Cat’s favorite part of the design – is the parlor.

Cat turned the formal dining room into a more inviting and dynamic space better suited for family game nights or as a casual workspace. “It allows an extension of our home,” Steven says.

Steven and Keta also love the sitting area in the master bedroom, where they can gaze out the window and relax. The house is only two turns from the main road, but a fence and trees hide the traffic, creating a serene and nature-filled view.

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In just about every room, we can work, we can relax, we can play, we can meditate,” Steven says.

“That versatility has really been a positive for us, particularly in the current environment.”

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The Barneses are still relatively new to Chapel Hill, but they’ve immersed themselves in the culture and community. They enjoy the murals around town and the access to performing arts events and festivals. Keta, an attorney for the Department of Veterans Affairs, recently joined The ArtsCenter board, and Steven appreciates the proximity of storied academic institutions.

“We were not prepared for the rivalry between Duke and UNC,” Steven says, laughing. “I cheer for who pays my bills.”

The Barneses enjoy walks to Hogan Lake, going to movies at Silverspot Cinema and dining out at restaurants like Armadillo Grill, Hawthorne & Wood and Oakleaf. On the

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When Steven moved in, the only furniture in the bedroom for months was a mattress. Cat French turned it into a dreamy retreat for Steven and Keta.

the begins weekends, they make early trips to Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen, or Keta picks up cream puffs from Guglhupf. And every Friday night, the family makes some popcorn, gets cozy and watches a movie, enjoying family time together in their peaceful new home.

“Cat’s made the house so comfortable,” Keta says. “And now there are spaces where we can all have our own little space during the day, and then we come together in the evenings.”

Steven echoes the sentiment: “In just about every room, we can work, we can relax, we can play, we can meditate,” he says. “That versatility has really been a positive for us, particularly in the current environment.” CHM

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W H AT WE’RE EATING NEWS FROM OUR RESTAURANT COMMUNITY, PLUS A DISH WE LOVE

➾ NEWS BITES RISE TO THE OCCASION Keyana Bourne, owner of the pop-up vegan bakery formerly known as Crumbs, changed its name to Bklyn Bakery, which pays homage to Keyana’s family’s roots in Brooklyn and the culture of the borough that has inspired and impacted her.

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nnie Johnston bused tables, handed out bread and refilled water glasses at Italian restaurant Pazzo! in Southern Village during her teenage years as a Chapel Hill High School student. Years later, she

is back in the same spot but is now the one in charge. She bought the space last December and, with the help of her neighbors at Catherine French Design, transformed her restaurant, Market and Moss, into a stunner with jewel-toned details and a long tufted leather banquette along one wall. Annie says a lot of thought went into the design so all guests would be accommodated. “We set it up so that on one side, when you walk in, there’s a couple of booths, and those are great for families,” she says. “If you drop by on the spur of the moment on a Friday night and you’re alone, we spent a lot of time making the bar really welcoming for everyone and aesthetically nice to look at.” The bar menu took weeks to refine. “We would get other bartenders who we respected in here and do tastings and tweak [the cocktails],” Annie says. Executive Chef Bryan Keller’s menu features a dozen small plates for sharing, like grilled plums and burrata, and a pork belly flatbread highlighting local Lady Edison pork. Seafood – from the flaky corvina with coconut green curry to red drum served with farro, quinoa and kale – stands out in the entree section.

Desserts like the Matcha & Moss feature a green tea cookie and matcha gelato from Annie’s gelato and coffee shop La Vita Dolce Cafe just a few doors down. Corvina with coconut green curry and cumin sweet potato, $27 – Jessica Stringer MARKET AND MOSS 700 Market St., Chapel Hill 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com

QueenWa Cafe opened a stall in the Blue Dogwood Public Market in August.

Owner Tonya Del Soldato, who’s been a vegetarian for more than 20 years, says she wanted to bring healthy vegan and vegetarian options to the community.

Some of Tonya’s specialties include her vegan meatballs and pecan-crusted tofu.

Another new vendor at the market is Goodness Cooks, started by nutritionists and holistic chefs Cordon McGee and Lizzie Jacobs, which features a simple, nutrient-dense menu for Tuesday pickup.

Recent offerings included quinoa and wild rice pilaf and a beef and vegetable stew.

ULTIMUTT FAN Two customers and a staff member from Chapel Hill’s Carraway Village Chick-fil-A were featured in a national commercial that began airing on Oct. 7. The commercial features Carraway Village Chick-fil-A Director of Marketing Gabriel Baker along with Nick Booras and his dog, Ellie. The trio was invited to Atlanta, home of Chickfil-A Corporate, to shoot the commercial after a video taken by Gabriel featuring Ellie retrieving Nick’s order went viral.

ADIOS Y HOLA Bandido’s Mexican Cafe announced on Sept. 25 that its Hillsborough location will permanently close after a 20-year run. The location in Chapel Hill will remain open.

Taking its place on South Churton Street in the next few months will be a second location of The Colorado Burrito. The Mexican restaurant was previously located in Daniel Boone Village before shutting its doors in March 2019 and making a move to Mebane. The Mebane location will remain open. – compiled by Mia Cooper CHM

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*DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK RESTAURANT WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS PRIOR TO VISITING.

INCLUDES RESTAURANTS, DELIS AND BISTROS IN CH APEL HILL, CARRBORO, HILLSBOROUGH AND NORTHERN CHATHAM COUNTY

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Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com

East Franklin Street Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5286; bennysva.com Carolina Coffee Shop Casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955 Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpress.com Down Time Craft beer, pizza, tacos, wraps, paninis and more. 201 E. Franklin St.; 828-719-5376; downtimechapelhill.com Epilogue Independent bookstore and Mexican-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com Hibachi & Company Japanese fast-casual spot serving healthy hibachi- and teriyakistyle dishes. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-8428; hibachicompany.com Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant serving pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com

Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food, like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com TRU Deli & Wine Bar Sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas and imported Japanese snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192; yeoldewaffleshoppe.com West Franklin Street 411 West Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com B.GOOD Seasonal, sustainably sourced burgers, salads and bowls that rotate with local harvests. 133 W. Franklin St.; 984-255-1455; bgood.com Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com

Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually-owned food stalls including traditional Persian, vegan soul food, North Carolina barbecue and a nutrient-dense weekly pre-order menu. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com

Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566; supdogs.com

Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads.

110 West Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com

Sutton’s Drug Store Old-fashioned diner known for its hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches like “Roy’s Reuben.”

159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161; suttonsdrugstore.com

Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap.

400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com

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Brandwein’s Bagels Classic New York bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

505 W. Rosemary St.; 919-240-7071; brandweinsbagels.com Bread & Butter Bakery & Coffeeshop Bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, desserts.

503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998; chapelhillbakery.com BUNS Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients.

107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine.

460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/ beer/wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats. 431 W. Franklin St.; cattalescatcafe.com Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar Offers both traditional Indian dishes and unique options like lobster pepper masala.

306 W. Franklin St., Ste. D; 984-234-3671; chimneyindiankitchen.com CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, Hoppin’ John and jalapeño-cheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits.

454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings as well as vegan wings with more than 25 rubs and sauces. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com/ chapel-hill

Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, Italian entrees, calzones and subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 40 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes.

105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com La Résidence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare.

200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill.

410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Mama Dip’s Traditional Southern specialties, brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com

Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites, plus pizza, burgers, wings and more.

206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com Mint Contemporary Indian Cuisine North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates.

403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options. 104 N. Graham St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com The Pizza Press Build-your-own pizza, salads and craft beer. 133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-234-0081; thepizzapress.com The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com

Que Chula Authentic Mexican food, tacos and craft tequilas. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 110; 919-903-8000; quechulatacos.com

Chopt Offers unique salads, grain and quinoa bowls. Eastgate Crossing; 919-240-7660; choptsalad.com

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 150; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com

Clean Juice Certified organic juices, smoothies, bowls and snacks. Eastgate Crossing; 919-590-5133; cleanjuice.com

Summit Coffee Cold brews, lattes, teas, special blends and more. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 704-895-9090; summitcoffee.com

Crab House Company Fresh, flavorful seafood. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-9015; crabhouseco.com Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market Allday breakfast, sushi and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com

Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com

The Ghost Kitchen & Delivery Co. Chapel Hill’s first delivery-only restaurant group. The group consists of two virtual restaurants, Bistro 501 and The BBQ Company of Chapel Hill. 1322 N. Fordham Blvd.; ghostkitcheneats.com

Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers.

104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com

Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/ chapel-hill-bake-shop

Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599; westendwinebar.com

Il Palio at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com

YoPo of Chapel Hill Since 1982, YoPo has served frozen yogurt, treats and shakes with unique flavors. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com

Japan Express Hibachi-style meals and sushi. 106 S. Estes Dr.; doordash.com Just Salad Salads, wraps, smoothies, soups, grain bowls, market plates and toast boxes. 111 S. Elliott Rd.; justsalad.com

Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing/ Rams Plaza

Kipos Greek Taverna Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting with outdoor dining. Eastgate Crossing; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com

Breadman’s A variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meat, with daily soup and specials. All-day breakfast; catering available. 261 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com

La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and variety of homemade kimchi. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com

Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowlsize lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157

Monterrey Mexican Grill Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more.

Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; monterreychapelhill.com

Casa Maria Latin Cuisine Specialty dips, ceviche, street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566

Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-2404552; mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill

The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beers and wine on tap, and ice-cream sandwiches. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 51; 919-967-2626; chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes.

1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488; redpeppernc.com

CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com

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Squid’s Fresh seafood options include wood-grilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 Fordham Blvd. (15501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. Online ordering and pickup, weekly prepared meals, groceries to-go box and Friday night specials.

750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Sutton’s at the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with menu options that includes its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; suttonsdrugstore.com

Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options.

1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com

Chapel Hill Wine Company Wine store with bottles from all over the globe.

2809 Homestead Rd.; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com

Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesch.com

Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with bagels, sandwiches, salads. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-929-7700; deliedison.com

University Place

Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-9683424; alfredospizzanc.com bartaco Tacos, fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com Hawkers Inspired by Southeast Asia's street fare, this eatery features homemade favorites, from dumplings to curries.

Outdoor seating available. 919-415-1799; eathawkers.com Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes.

Outdoor seating available. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9887; silverspot.net Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamrestaurant.net Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326; luchatigre.com

Joe Van Gogh Coffee, tea and pastries.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com

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YOPOP Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com Coco Bean Coffee Shop Locally owned coffee shop offering Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and a vegan market.

1114 Environ Way, East 54; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Italian mains.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magone-italian-grill-pizza. business.site

elements Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com

Margaret’s Cantina Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina.com

First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; firstwatch.com

New Hope Market Breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more.

6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851 Oishii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards.

630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com Piggyback Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food.

630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-240-4715 Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com Rasa Indi-Chinese Indian and Chinese cuisine. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266; sagevegetariancafe.com

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Hawthorne & Wood Fine dining cuisine with an outdoor patio, a fully stocked bar and an extensive international wine list. East 54; 919-240-4337; hawthorneandwood.com Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai.

Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805 Meadowmont Village Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811; cafecarolina.com Fusion Fish Tapas, family-style dinners and sushi. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-903-8416; fusionfishcuisine.com

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Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4983; meetfresh.us/en

Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net

Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com

Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.com

Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine.

301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com

Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com

The Honeysuckle Cafe & Bar Coffee house serving tea and meads in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner fare.

601 W. Main St.; 919-967-9398; thehoneysuckle.org/cafe-bar

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St., Ste. 100; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com

Southern Village Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee. 610 Market St.; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Market and Moss American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. 700 Market St.; 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood, Italian dishes. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items available as grab and go. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

CARRBORO Downtown 401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 984-999-4357; 401main.com Acme Food & Beverage Co. Entrees with a Southern touch.

110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com Cham Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai, Siamese and Chinese cuisine.

370 E. Main St., Ste. 190; 984-999-4646; chamthai.squarespace.com Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with taps of craft beer. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com

Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge Offers a wide range of tea and herbal drinks, all made from kava, a type of plant root. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596; kravekava.com

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Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. 307 E. Main St.; 919-537-8958; lunarotisserie.com

B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue.

Plus, inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com

Mel’s Commissary & Catering Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com

Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones.

919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com

Napoli Cafe Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; 919-667-8288; napolicarrboro.com Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com

Weaver Street Market Food bar items are available as grab and go. 919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza

Paco’s Tacos Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian tacos. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; doordash.com

Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads.

602-D Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com

Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups and fritti. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com

Provence Southern French cuisine.

203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; provenceofcarrboro.com Spotted Dog Vegetarian- and veganfriendly entrees. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com

Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas, salads and pasta. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com

Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com

Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on seasonal ingredients. 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com

Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com

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Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. 919-904-7343; oasisincarrmill.com

Thai Station Authentic, fresh Thai dishes.

201 E. Main St., Ste. C.; 984-234-3230; thaistationnc.com

Oakleaf “Immediate” cuisine like pastas and seafood using ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com

Wings Over Has 27 flavors of wings.

313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com

Vecino Brewing Co. Dozens of craft beer choices plus flavorful small plates.

300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com

Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-9289002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com Wingman Wings and hot dogs.

104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net

HILLSBOROUGH Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com

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162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/ homepage.html Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com The House at Gatewood Chop house and oyster bar with dishes like signature cracker-crusted pork chop with grits and greens. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits.

646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Los Altos Serving Mexican dishes, like tacos and chiles rellenos, for breakfast and lunch six days a week and dinner on weekends.

126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177 Maple View Farm Country Store Drive-up or window service for homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-9605535; mapleviewfarm.com

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104 N. Churton St.; 919-732-0900 Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-2458566; napolihillsborough.com Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.com Panciuto Offering rotating weekly suppers called Panciuto: At Home and operating as a temporary pop-up called Hillsborough Bakeshop. 110 S. Churton St.; hillsboroughbakeshop.com Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food.

370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480 Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net

Village Diner Southern breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and take-out pizza.

600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915; villagedinernc.com

Gov’s Burger & Tap Burgers, hot dogs, salads, wraps and sandwiches. 50050 Governors Dr.; 919-240-5050 Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com

Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com

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Weaver Street Market Food bar items are available as grab and go. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop Whit’s Frozen Custard Ice cream and frozen treats. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223; thewnp.com Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine, frose and more. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com

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Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; saratogagrill.com

Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440

Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, baked goods, pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com

Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990; flairfusionrestaurant.com

501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co

Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine including fresh pastas, pizzas and more. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com Captain John’s Dockside Fish & Crab House American seafood dishes. 11550 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 N.; 919-968-7955; docksidechapelhill.com

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Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet-and-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles.

111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com

Al’s Lunchbox Sandwiches, homemade ice cream, fresh-squeezed orangeades and lemonades. 517 West St.; 919-542-0813; alsdiner.net

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. Outdoor seating available.

120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com/pittsboro-brewery

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que N.C. barbecue.

5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com

Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop

Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com

The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com

O’YA Cantina Latin cuisine from all over the world. 72 Chapelton Ct.; 984-999-4129; oyacantina.com

Aromatic Roasters Small-batch coffee shop specializing in espresso shots, Aztec mochas, raspberry lemonade, chai lattes and Thai teas. 697 Hillsboro St.; 919-259-4749; aromaticroasters.com

Town Hall Burger and Beer Gourmet burgers plus shared plates, tacos, wings, and salads. Inside dining area remains closed. 58 Chapelton Ct.; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat

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Blue Dot Coffee Joe Van Gogh coffee, lattes, smoothies and pastries. To-go orders can be placed at the window or by phone. 53 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-8064

Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800; alsdiner.net

Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Farm-to-table restaurant serving grains and greens bowls, small plates and bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings.

439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com

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The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. Outdoor seating available. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta.

160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Reservations are needed. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house Greek Kouzina Made from scratch hummus, gyros, kebabs and more. 964 East St.; 919-542-9950; greekkouzina.com Goodness Gracious Juice Co. Breakfast, juices and smoothies. 517 West St.; 919-726-2033; goodnessgraciousnc.com House of Hops Bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. Outdoor seating available. 112 Russet Run, Ste. 110; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Offering online ordering and pickup, weekly prepared meals, groceries to-go box and Friday night specials. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com

New Japan Hibachi-style Japanese cooking. 90 Lowes Dr.; 919-542-4380 ODDCO An art and design store and music venue featuring regional craft beers. 684 West St.; 919-704-8832; realoddstuff.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast. Serving dinner only. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes.

664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com

S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com Small B&B Cafe Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. Offering outdoor dining. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909; smallbandbcafe.com Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 130 Lorax Ln.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com

John’s Pizza Restaurant Pizzas, pastas, wraps, calzones and strombolis.

122 Sanford Rd.; 919-542-5027; johnspizzarestaurant.com

Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls, Etc. Bakery selling cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins, cookies and bread with ’40s and ’50s flair. 35 W. Chatham St.; 252-305-9227; willysrolls.com

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Bercow & Gualtieri

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hapel Hill native Tony Gualtieri knew almost immediately that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Alex Bercow, who’s originally from Miami Beach, Florida. The couple met in medical school at Columbia University.

They dated long distance for four years while completing their residencies and managed to travel much of the world together during that time as well. Tony planned to propose to Alex on May 9, 2020, but the pandemic put an abrupt stop to those plans and required Tony to serve on the front lines of care at New York’s Bellevue Hospital.

Tony was still able to surprise Alex with a proposal on the Fourth of July at her family’s home in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. The couple has yet to pick a date or location for the big day, but intend for it to be filled with music, family and great food. CHM

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Becker & Brewer

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iz Brewer and Will Becker met while

working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Philadelphia three years ago and had their first date on New Year’s Day 2019. On a surprise day trip to Annapolis, Maryland, in August 2019, Will and Liz stopped at a bar for a drink and then wandered across the street to look at yachts by the docks. That’s when Will popped the question. Will had coordinated with both sets of parents – Dave Brewer, Jayne Brewer, William Becker and Monica Becker – and they had a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant.

The pair had planned a large wedding for April 4, 2020, at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh prior to the pandemic. Liz and Will decided to keep their original date and get married in a private ceremony at her parents’ Falconbridge home. Both sets of parents were present while friends and other family members watched via Facebook

Live. The couple made the most of their big day, with Will’s father acting as the officiant and Liz’s mom planning everything. Liz’s dad cooked prime rib for dinner, which Liz says was “way better than any tastings we had done.” One standout moment from the evening, apart from Liz’s dog, Gideon, making an appearance, was when Liz and her dad enjoyed a father-daughter dance to “My Girl.”

The couple lives in the Philadelphia suburbs. CHM December 2020

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Horvath & Shastri

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n 2017, Amber Horvath and Darshan Shastri were both relatively new to the area. Darshan had just moved to town for his neurosurgery residency at UNC; Amber had finished up graduate school at Appalachian State University and was back in her hometown to teach at Mary Scroggs Elementary School. Mutual acquaintances introduced the pair, and their newfound friendship eventually became a relationship.

On Nov. 28, 2018, Amber was called to the principal’s office to discuss plans for a field trip. After reviewing the plans, Amber returned to her classroom to find her second grade students holding up signs with the words, “Will you marry me?” and Darshan, waiting for her answer. “I was shocked that it happened,” Amber says. “Let alone that it happened at school, with a group of students who I absolutely adored.”

On Jan. 4, 2020, Amber and Darshan were married in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Amber’s home church. The couple’s dog, Queso, joined them for photos after the ceremony. Family members, including Amber’s parents, Bryan Horvath and Stephanie Horvath, and Darshan’s parents, Nilesh Shastri and Smita Shastri, enjoyed cocktails and dinner at The Franklin Hotel (now Graduate Chapel Hill). “It was a small celebration, but [it] allowed us to focus on the promises we were making to each other and celebrate our two families coming together,” Amber says.

The couple lives in Chapel Hill while Darshan finishes his residency and Amber teaches kindergarten at Immaculata Catholic School. They are planning a future Hindu ceremony and larger reception. CHM 96

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