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WEEK OF WELCOME For Anna Richards, center, Kwanzaa is a time for reflection while surrounded by family – like son Spencer Brashears and husband LeRoi Brashears (standing) – and friends, including Joal Broun (left) and Lorie Clark (right).

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Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon:

Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society October 8, 2021– January 9, 2022

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This exhibition is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and Asia Society Museum.

The national tour of the exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

The Ackland gratefully acknowledges Bank of America for major support of the Ackland’s presentation of Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society. Additional funding comes from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Ackland’s Ruth and Sherman Lee Fund for Asian Art, Betsy Blackwell and John Watson, and The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs.

Made in India, Tamil Nadu, Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Shiva Nataraja), Chola period, ca. 970, Copper alloy, Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.20, Photography Synthescape, Courtesy of Asia Society and American Federation of Arts.

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What We’re Eating News from our restaurant community, plus a few festive cocktails we love

Holly Jolly Holidays Get in the spirit of the season with these festive events

The Warmth of Community Hanukkah provides this Chapel Hill family with a joyful feeling of connection

Cultivating Connection Kwanzaa means a week of reflection and thanksgiving for this family

Jolly Old St. Nick How a Chapel Hill man became Santa

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W ELLNESS 30 Just Keep Swimming A former Division I swimmer’s own health scare drives her passion to connect with other blood clot survivors 34

Food for Thought Goodness Cooks nourishes the community with simple, healthy and clean meals

The Big Picture Runners train at Fleet Feet in Carrboro

F EATURES 24 Downtown Development What’s up with Chapel Hill’s innovation district 26

Carolina on Our Mind We talked to two new UNC coaches who were hired in June about their goals and coming to Chapel Hill

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Modern Farmhouse West Coast style meets East Coast charm in this creative couple’s home

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About Town Events not to miss

20 Noted What we’ve heard around town … 79

Dining Guide

87 Weddings Gage & Shortino Harris & Monks-Corrigan PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

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Festifall NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 2021 Election Night

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The Big Give Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Holiday Gift Guide

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felt like a little kid again in the presence of St. Nick last month. I was sitting in front of the man in red, listening to him tell stories in the North Pole. In reality, I was just trying to stay out of photographer John Michael Simpson’s way as he captured local Santa Steve Gillham, all decked out in his suit trimmed in fur. Steve (pictured right) and his wife, Debra Gillham, built a teched-out studio in their Chapel Hill home during the pandemic last year so he could connect with families as far away as New Zealand. The pair revealed how Debra feeds Steve information through his earpiece during the virtual visits, astounding even skeptical older siblings. And that afternoon, I was what Steve would call a “believer,” too. After the holiday hiatus in 2020, we’re all looking forward to spending time with family and friends this year. Read about how Anna Richards gathers her nearest and dearest for a Kwanzaa karamu feast that she calls a “soul food extravaganza” while across town, the Davidson family makes memories and delicious latkes. The sharing of traditions begins on page 48. As for me, my partner, Jason, and I don’t exchange gifts for Christmas. For the past few holiday seasons, we’ve opted to buy presents for older adults in the community as part of Home Instead senior care’s Be a Santa to a Senior program. We visit a participating business in town, choose a name or two off the tree and return a few days later with some items off their wish list. I picked a 92-year-old who wanted pajamas and word puzzle games, and Jason is shopping for a man who happens to have the same name as my late grandfather. At press time, the Starbucks on East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill and in Eastgate Crossing along with the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough are acting as tree location sites and will collect gifts through Dec. 12. Why not add just one more name to your shopping list and spread a little cheer? ’Tis the season, after all. CHM T HE COVER P h o to by J o h n Mic ha el Sim pson 6

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‘Atmospheric Memory’ carolinaperformingarts.org Attendees can engage in an DEC. immersive art environment with control of over 20 interactive works designed by artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Held at Memorial Hall, Carolina Performing Arts’ multisensory experience surrounds participants with light, sound and vast projections.

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Originally premiering in July 2019 at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum as part of the Manchester International Festival, “Atmospheric Memory” by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer comes to Memorial Hall this month.

Jack the Songman Dec. 10, 6 p.m. vecinobrewing.com Singer and instrumentalist Jack the Songman, a UNC alumnus, comes to Vecino Brewing Co. to play his songs which are characterized by honest and straightforward lyrics about love and friendship.

Southern Culture on the Skids catscradle.com The longtime Chapel Hill-based group brings their unique mix of musical genres back to Cat’s Cradle, performing songs from their latest album, “At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids.”

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Dec. 12, 1 p.m.

local506.com The Iowa-based singer-songwriter performs songs from his 2020 album, “I’m With You,” at Local 506. His ability to seamlessly meld country, blues, folk and punk styles has carried him to previously tour with artists Frank Turner, Trampled by Turtles and others.

locations.schoolofrock.com/chapelhill School of Rock Chapel Hill students take the stage at Cat’s Cradle Back Room to play their final show of the year. Performances, which will also be livestreamed, include the best of Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty, Rush, The Clash and Talking Heads.

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epiloguebookcafe.com The Raleigh-based modern folk singersongwriter and guitarist known for his unique instrument of choice – the harp guitar – visits Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews on his recent album tour. CHM

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus is expanding! New Patient Tower Opening January 2022 UNC Health is excited to announce the expansion of the UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus with a 107,000-square-foot patient tower. The new tower will serve as a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with 40 adult inpatient rehabilitation beds. The tower will also include 40 medical-surgical beds and six inpatient dialysis bays. We look forward to being able to care for more patients this January.

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NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet On Oct. 17, guests supported the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP’s racial equity and justice efforts by attending its banquet virtually or in person at The Drive-In at Carraway Village. The evening featured keynote speaker Nsé Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project and the New Georgia Project Action Fund. The branch’s primary fundraiser supports its ability to provide programs, activist efforts, student scholarships and internships, and more. CHM

1 LeRoi Brashears and Anna Richards, the immediate past president of Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP. 2 Newly elected Chapel Hill Town Council member Camille Berry and Carrboro Town Council member Susan Romaine. 3 Newly elected Chapel Hill Town Council member Paris Miller-Foushee. 4 Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Foushee and Trevor Holman. 5 Newly elected Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils.

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N OT E D. GIVING BACK Through its Building Hope 2021 fall fundraiser, Hope Renovations raised $18,665 in donations by October to support the 10-week Trades Training Program, a preapprenticeship course that aids unemployed and underemployed women who want to begin new careers in construction trades. This initiative also offers career fairs and networking opportunities to help with job placement.

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October to provide housing for families with low incomes. The funding is part of a $7.75 million donation to Habitat for Humanity International through Wells Fargo Builds and will be used to build a home off of Odie Street in Hillsborough. Habitat also announced in July that the organization had received the largest gift in its history from the F.M. Kirby Foundation. The $500,000 donation will go toward building Weavers Grove, a mixed-income community on Weaver Dairy Road. Club Nova, a nonprofit that supports

the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, received a $350,000 grant from the SECU Foundation. The grant will support the construction of a larger facility on Main Street in Carrboro, which will offer community programs, educational opportunities, crisis intervention training and a career center for its participants. Hillsborough residents Rich Preyer and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer donated $1 million in October to support the latest phase of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s ongoing Carolina Breast Cancer Study that began in 1993. This research examines how the causes, treatments and long-term outcomes of breast cancer differ between Black women and white women. The Preyers’ donation seeks to dismantle barriers and provide effective health care for all. The SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals hosted its annual gala on Sept. 10 and raised more than $320,000 through the event, the most successful gala fundraiser to date. The proceeds are enough to fund the affordable home for families traveling to receive care at UNC Hospitals for more than 45 nights. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County

received a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo in

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Hill donated more than 100 blankets, hand warmers, ponchos and teddy bears for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to distribute to

people in need.

WHAT AN HONOR Commissioner Sally Greene was one of

five recipients of the M.H. “Jack” Brock Outstanding County Commissioner Award. The award was presented on Aug. 14 during the 114th North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ annual conference.

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Sally was honored for her part in the 555 Committee, with four other commissioners, five attorneys and five county managers working on the settlement to develop a memorandum of agreement on the use of the state’s national opioid settlement funds. Chapel Hillian Terry Woodfin was recognized in June for administering the most COVID-19 vaccines within the Orange County Health Department. At the

time of the award, she had given 837 shots to people in the community in 2021 to protect against the virus. At a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meeting on Aug. 12, Chapel Hill native Stan Vickers was honored for his family’s part in the desegregation of schools in Orange County. Stan’s parents, Lee Vickers and Lattice Vickers, won a court case allowing him to attend Chapel Hill Junior High. A short video was screened, followed by an address from Stan. Valerie Curry, a revenue collections manager with the Orange County Tax Administration,

was named the 2021 Outstanding Tax Employee of the Year on Aug. 19 by the North Carolina Tax Collectors’ Association during its annual banquet. Chapel Hill startup LiRA won first place at the Covintus Tech Tank pitch competition in August. LiRA stands for “lip-reading assistant,” referring to the organization’s focus on lip-reading technology that helps individuals with voice disorders.

cancer treatment. Daisy studies at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and plans to become a hematology clinical pharmacologist. Durham Technical Community College installed J.B. Buxton (pictured here taking

the oath of office alongside his wife, Hunter Buxton, and House District 31 Rep. Zack Hawkins) as its fifth president during an inauguration ceremony on its main campus on July 27. The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties announced the 2021 Remodelers Outstanding Construction awards winners on Oct. 26. Actual Size Builders, a Chapel Hill-based company that specializes in custom additions, remodels and renovations, was awarded Best Outdoor Living. Additionally in October, the HBADOC announced the winning entries of its 2021 Parade of Homes, which showcased homes priced from $360,000 to $2.9 million. Several homes in Chapel Hill and Orange County were selected as winners, including the “Cameron” plans in Hillsborough by D.R. Horton, “The Wainwright” in Briar Chapel designed by David Weekley Homes and the “Uptown Funk” home, also in Briar Chapel, from Homes by Dickerson.

In Fortune’s 2021 list of Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Chapel Hill retirement community Carol Woods ranked No. 6 in the country in the Small-Medium Senior Housing category according to feedback from more than 220,000 employees in the aging services industry. Approximately 93% of Carol Woods employees say it is a great place to work based on a 2019 U.S. National Employee Engagement Study.

ON THE MOVE Molly Dansby joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty team as a broker

in August 2021. After 18 years as a freelance creative, she decided to shift directions during the pandemic. “I’ve longed to do something practical and meaningful on the ground in my own community, and real estate has given me that opportunity,” Molly says.

97.9 The Hill WCHL received three awards

during the annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting, presented by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters virtually on Oct. 26. The accolades included Radio Station of the Year (Non-Metro), Radio Personality of the Year (Non-Metro) for “The Aaron Keck Show” and the inaugural statewide prize for Community Involvement. Courtney Vaughn and Daisy Zhu both

received a $20,000 Scholar Award for the 2021-22 school year from the Philanthropic Educational Organization. Both women were nominated by the Chapel Hill P.E.O. Chapter AG. Courtney, a UNC School of Medicine student, anticipates becoming a physician researcher with a focus on improving the long-term outcomes for children receiving

serving the county in this department. Her career began as a telecommunicator for Orange County in 1994. Since then, she has held various roles with the Carrboro, Orange County and Chapel Hill fire departments. “I look forward to continuing the efforts of the previous fire marshals in furthering the legacy of the Fire Marshal Division’s commitment to life safety, community service and risk reduction for all,” Elizabeth says. Several longtime employees of Orange County retired in 2021: Trudy Lucas retired after 34 years with the county from her position as a telecommunicator in emergency services on July 31. Blair Pollock retired from his position as solid waste planner on July 30 after 33 years of service. Gwen Capers, administrative support specialist in human resources, retired on Aug. 31 after 32 years with the county. Paul Laughton retired as deputy financial services director, after 22 years of service. Angela Rockett, office assistant, retired on July 30 after 19 years with the county. Lisa Brashear retired on July 31 from her position as administrative support in the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation after 16 years of serving

the county. Hope Renovations added three members to its team this summer. Gabriella Farfan (above left) and Greer Roberts (above right) were named construction apprentices on July 19. Ellie Trent (below left) was hired as construction site manager on Aug. 2. Orange County named Elizabeth Farnan

as the county fire marshal on Sept. 25 after serving as the interim fire marshal for three months. Elizabeth has 27 years of experience

UNC Press hired Lindsay Starr as its art director on

Sept. 1. Lindsay previously worked as a senior book designer at University of Texas Press. She is also the co-founder and creative director of Cattywampus Press. Lindsay’s works have been recognized by several organizations, including the Association of University Presses and the American Advertising Federation. 

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education named Pamela McAllister

as the principal of

artists LaNelle Davis and Virginia Bullman, inspired by the women in their lives. The sculpture was donated in the memory of Mary Jane Burns by her husband, Hillsborough resident Dr. Walter Woodrow Burns Jr.

Smith Middle School.

Pamela began the role immediately after her appointment was approved on Oct. 21. She joined the school’s administrative team in 2019 after working as a classroom teacher. Pamela succeeds Robin Buckrham, who began her position as CHCCS executive director of secondary schools on Oct. 22.

Mark Anthony Powers, a retired physician

and Duke University School of Medicine associate professor emeritus, authored a novel, “A Swarm in May,” about an intensive care unit doctor and beekeeper who goes through a transformative experience treating a man diagnosed with tetanus. The book, published by Hawksbill Press, was released in May. Katie Bowler Young released her latest

book, “Enrique Alférez: Sculptor,” earlier this year. The biography published by the Historic New Orleans Collection details the life of the Mexican artist who lived and worked in New Orleans.

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Carrboro High School welcomed students

back to class on Aug. 23 with a new mural featuring a purple jaguar and the message “Welcome to Carrboro High,” a gift from the class of 2023. Muralists Loren Pease and Michael Brown collaborated with students on the concept and process of creating the art and completed the mural in July. The project was funded in part through a grant from the Town of Carrboro and donations from Loren.

A sculpture donated to the Town of Hillsborough, named “A Gathering of Women,” now sits in Turnip Patch Park. The art piece was made in the 1990s by 22

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Puppet and theater company Paperhand Puppet Intervention released a book, “Paperhand: Puppet Interventions in Cardboard, Cloth and Clay,” in August and a film titled, “We Are Here,” produced by Marc Levy, chronicling the work of the group. The hourlong documentary follows the 20th season of the company. Screenings took place in September at Varsity Theatre. The book can be purchased online at paperhandstore.bigcartel.com. Jeffery Deaver’s

latest book, “The Midnight Lock,” was released on Nov. 30. The suspenseful thriller follows two investigators as they search for a criminal called “the locksmith” through New York City.

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A new mural titled “African American Trailblazers” by artist Kiara Sanders honors 12 Black pioneers from Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The mural is located at 111 S. Merritt Mill Rd., the location of two Blackowned businesses, Walt’s Grill and Ms. Molly’s Gift Shop. Kiara has a degree in art studies from North Carolina Central University and has completed several public art projects around central North Carolina.

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IN MEMORIAM Tim Carless, a

painter, music teacher and performer, died on June 14. A Carrboro resident since 2006, Tim came to the U.S. nearly two decades ago from his native England. His life and work was honored by friends and fellow musicians at a memorial gathering at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Carrboro on Aug. 29. CHM

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eveloper Grubb Properties welcomed BioLabs to its 136 E. Rosemary St. and 137 E. Franklin St. buildings in early November, marking important growth for Chapel Hill’s Innovation District – a hub of entrepreneurial activity in the heart of downtown. BioLabs, a network of shared lab and office space, will lease the entire third floor of both buildings, occupying over 21,400 square feet of facilities. Life science startups at the BioLabs location in Durham have created over 500 jobs and raised more than $1 billion in capital since its 2016 opening. The buildings at 136 E. Rosemary St. and 137 E. Franklin St. sit in Chapel Hill’s Opportunity Zone, an area designed to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to investors. Through the opportunity zone’s tax benefits, businesses can have lower cost to access capital, which is particularly helpful to startups. The 137 E. Franklin St. building is more than 90% complete, Grubb Properties said, with capital chapelhillmagazine.com

UNC has also received proposals for a 20,000-square-foot Innovation Hub, which the town is hopeful will locate in the 137 E. Franklin St. property, Bassett said. Launch Chapel Hill, the coworking accelerator space at 306 W. Franklin St., is on its 16th accelerator cohort, still meeting almost entirely virtually. Launch is in talks with town and university staff about the possibility of moving into a new space and further supporting the growing Innovation District in 2022. Grubb Properties is also planning to build Link Apartments Rosemary – a six-story, 140-unit building on the site of the existing PNC Building – beside the town’s new parking deck at the northeastern corner of East Rosemary and North Columbia streets.

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The East Rosemary redevelopment project also includes construction of a new 1,100-space parking deck at 125 E. Rosemary St., the former CVS parking deck, which is underway and expected to be completed by November 2022. The Town of Chapel Hill got the deck and adjacent parking lot in exchange for the current Wallace Parking Deck, which it gave to Grubb in a property swap. The CVS deck was demolished in July to clear the ground for the town’s new $39 million deck, which the town plans to pay for with parking revenues. The lot will include 100 spots for UNC, leased to serve visitors and employees.

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Though the Town said development applications lagged in 2020 – “business inquiries were almost nonexistent for at least six months beginning March 2020,” Bassett said – applications have since picked up. “Chapel Hill is fortunate to have the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Health as strong economic engines for our town,” Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, who was elected to a fourth term in November, said in a Grubb Properties press release announcing BioLabs. “It’s exciting to see that the steps we have taken to reinvigorate commercial office space and infrastructure in our downtown are yielding results.”

improvements continuing to be made on 136 E. Rosemary. The 137 E. Franklin St. property is targeting an April 2022 opening, said Chapel Hill Director of Economic Development & Parking Services Dwight Bassett. But BioLabs, and the two downtown Chapel Hill buildings, is just one part of efforts led by the Town of Chapel Hill and UNC in partnership with Grubb Properties to revitalize downtown. Grubb also plans to build a seven-story building with office and laboratory space at 150 E. Rosemary St. The building, set to replace the current Wallace Parking Deck, would be the tallest downtown. The proposed offices and wet labs would sit atop a three-level parking garage featuring about 140 spots, with two ground-floor spaces to feature retail or restaurants. Adjacent to this would be a 7,000-square-foot park at the corner of East Rosemary and Henderson streets. Town officials gave verbal support of the building at its October council meeting; in upcoming months, council will again discuss the building’s rezoning status. “We believe the development of these types of physical spaces is critical to the creation of an innovation district that will capitalize on Chapel Hill’s potential to cultivate companies that can thrive in the town,” said Grubb Properties Executive Vice President of Development Joe Dye. CHM

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In the case of new women’s head golf coach Aimee Neff, this is more of a “welcome back.” She was the head coach at Florida Atlantic University for the past three seasons and is a former associate head coach at UNC. W H AT A R E YOU LO O KIN G FO RWA RD TO TH IS S E ASO N ? For me and [assistant coach] Emily [Loftin], being new coaches here, we are looking forward to getting to know the team, getting into competition mode and figuring out ways we can improve and represent Carolina to the best of our ability. We just wanted to get started, and we see development every day, so that’s what I’m most excited about. W H AT D O YOU WA N T TO SEE IN THE FUTURE OF WO M E N ’ S GO LF AT C A RO LIN A? We want to win national championships and ACC [championships] and be the best team in the country. I grew up in Indiana as a huge fan of women’s soccer, and I saw how dominant women’s soccer was at UNC. It’s been a dream school of mine and a dream job, and I’m happy to be here. [I’m] certainly not content or satisfied yet – the work is just getting started. We want to be a powerhouse for women’s golf. W H AT D R E W YO U BAC K TO COAC HI NG AT U N C ? This is the place that – from the get-go – I wanted to be. I played professionally at Michigan State University, coached at Michigan State, and then I coached at Vanderbilt. My boss at Vanderbilt asked me what my dream job was; I told him that it was to be at UNC. I came here for a year [in 2017-18] and then got three years of head coaching experience at [Florida Atlantic University], which I was incredibly thankful for. When this opportunity came up, it was a no-brainer. It’s about the people – knowing how many coaches and teams here have that standard of winning and of being the best. This is a place that is super passionate about sports and excels academically, culturally 26

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and athletically. I think, as a competitor, you want to compete on the biggest and best stage that you possibly can, and UNC provides that opportunity for me as a coach. I’m honored to be here. WHAT D ID YOU M ISS AB OUT CHAPEL HILL? It’s probably just the college town vibe, and right now, it’s starting to feel cooler. It’s also getting to be around the 28 varsity sports and all the fantastic coaches and teams that we have. It’s more so just being in the arena with people who are amazing at what they do. THE TEAM SAW AM AZING G ROW T H D URI N G YOUR TIM E AS ASSOCIATE HEAD COAC H [I N 2017-18]. TO WHAT D O YOU ATT RI BUT E T HI S SUCCESS, AND HOW WILL YOU WORK TO CONTINUE THIS G ROWTH? Good players make coaches look good, so it starts in the recruiting frontier. It’s having those relationships be built on trust. I think the

IS THERE ANYTHING E L SE T HAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHA RE ? I’m so thankful to be a part of an athletic department that provides support for their athletes and coaches, because it’s [often] overlooked. But if you want to go fast and you want to go long and you want to go hard, you go together. I’m realizing how many people it takes to run a successful golf program, and it starts with academic counselors, our director of operations, our assistant coach, nutritionists, our physicians, our athletic director, our sports administrator, sports psychologists – there are just so many people who play a vital role to the success of the program. It truly is a community effort for our program to be the best, and that stems from Chapel Hill being a good environment and the people who are part of the process.

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reason we’ve had success is the ability to connect with studentathletes and understand them. That is something we will continue to do – get to know them better, be authentic as coaches and build trust. We will show that we are constantly learning and growing as coaches, and we have that expectation for our players – that they are learning and growing.

YO U A R E J U ST THE SIXTH HEA D COACH IN UN C WO M E N ’S GO LF HISTO RY – W HAT KIND OF L E G ACY DO YO U WA N T TO LEAVE ON T HE P R O G R AM? I want the student-athletes to know how much I care about them, how much I believe in them and how much I’m going to push them. Ultimately, I want to leave the team better than when I found it. We haven’t won a national championship, and we’ve won two ACC championships. Adding to the ACC championships and winning a national championship is what I want my legacy to be at UNC.

YOU HAVE AN INCRE D I BL E B ACKG ROUND OF COAC HI N G AT UNIVERSITIES ACROSS T HE COUNTRY. WHAT D RE W YOU TO COACH AT UNC? I would say, certainly, UNC is a global brand that is known for excellence both athletically and academically. Just from the university standpoint, you see all the incredible accolades and accomplishments, and the standard at UNC is very high: Top [five] in public universities, [according to U.S. News & World Report], and No. 1 across the country in a number of academic programs. Athletically, it’s the same. There are so many programs that have had such a great deal of success and incredible coaches. The community, in and of itself, has a deep love for Carolina. My husband and I have always loved North Carolina and the Chapel Hill area, so there were a lot of draws. Of course, since we’ve gotten here, the people we have met and the community itself has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. It’s just an incredible group of people who really do take to heart investing in young people and their growth. It’s a ... noble investment in these young people, and it feels very aligned with where my heart is and what is important to me in working with them. The last thing I’ll say is that, gymnastically, there is an incredible amount of potential on this team. The previous head coach, Derek Galvin – who was here for 39 years – did an unbelievable job fighting for this program and growing this program in a number of ways.  December 2021

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H OW D O YO U WA N T TO EXPA N D ON H I S L E G ACY ? I want to honor Derek: all the battles he fought, all the work he did for Carolina gymnastics and each of the classes of young women he brought in and grew and developed athletically and academically. I would love to be able to take Carolina gymnastics to the top 20 and win the EAGL Championship, and, in a couple of years, win the ACC championship and be in that national conversation. I think it is really just a matter of time before Carolina is in the national conversation and is a regular participant in the national championships. There is talent here, and people are excited about Carolina. As a staff, we have done things that will help prepare them both mentally and physically in their gymnastics. [That] is really exciting both for me and for the coaches who are part of our staff – [assistant coaches] Marie Denick and Amelia Hundley.

get them to where they want to go. That’s incredibly inspiring to me. It’s also inspiring when someone shows up and says, ‘I don’t know’ and is a blank slate. We are able to walk that path together and figure out who they are and who they want to be and learn along the way. I love growth. I love development. I love learning and watching people learn. There’s a lot of joy in that for me – to be in an environment where I get to see that every day. When it’s someone improving their form on a skill they’ve been doing for 10 years, and it’s starting to click on how they can keep their feet together or keep their legs straight – really simple things that take a lot of effort and work to make those changes – that’s really inspiring to me. Especially when I see them coming back every single day to put in that effort to make those changes. I also love watching young people figure out what their dream is and being able to partner with them and support them as they pursue it.

H OW A R E YO U A DJU STIN G TO A N E W COAC HIN G EN V IR O N M E NT? I love it. I really love working with these young women. It was a blessing for me to be out of coaching for about four years and really grow my skill set in different areas. I’ve always been in the gym and focusing on gymnastics, and it’s been really exciting to see the world from a different viewpoint and learn about different industries and different areas of the world that I did not have my eyes open to before as a gymnast and a coach. It’s been really fun coming back into coaching and surrounding myself with amazing coaches like Marie and Amelia and these young women. They’re excited, they’re hungry, and we are absolutely challenging them every day. There’s hunger in their eyes, and they are excited about those challenges and are taking them a day at a time, which is great to see. We have some good goals set, and I think they’re absolutely within our reach to accomplish.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORI T E PART OF CHAPE L HI L L SO FAR? My favorite part is definitely all of the trees and nature, and I need to spend more time out in it, for sure. There are some amazing restaurants, too! We haven’t eaten at all the ones I want to yet, so I won’t pick [a favorite] right now. I love the people. They’re so genuine and down-to-earth and friendly – some of the most accomplished people I’ve ever worked with, but you would never know it because they’ll never sing their own praises and never need to be the smartest person in the room. That’s also incredibly inspiring. My husband – I call him a saint, always have – Joe, has been a great supporter of mine through all of my coaching and the time away from coaching, as have our children – Sami, Jaxson and Jordan. I think they’re excited that I’m back in coaching – all of them wanted me to be back in coaching, and I just needed a little bit of a break to make sure I was ready. Their favorite part is that I am excited and happy and doing what I feel like I am really meant to do. My husband’s favorite part is college sports. He loves being able to be connected and go support our soccer team and lacrosse team and, of course, football and basketball. He loves being a part of that environment and being able to watch college sports live.

W H AT A R E YOU LO O KIN G F O RWA R D TO THIS SEASO N ? I’m really just enjoying the competition and enjoying the journey. In my younger years as a coach, I was probably too focused on some things that didn’t give me an overall perspective, so I’m excited to enjoy the journey along the way. Even if I was able to say that before, it feels very different to be able to live that and enjoy being in the gym every day, enjoy the progress, enjoy the times when we struggle, because we put in so much work and actually see the fruits of that struggle and that grind. W H AT IN S P IRES YO U A N D YO U R SUCCESS? To be honest, I really get inspired by people in general. When I hear their stories and I know where they come from and I hear their background and what is driving them, I want to find a way to partner with them to 28

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IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? I’m incredibly grateful for Marie Denick and Amelia Hundley. Our staff feels very cohesive and aligned and very much challenges one another to grow every day. It is an absolute honor and pleasure to walk into the office and gym every day with these women. I’m getting chills just thinking about being in the gym and challenging our athletes, celebrating every little thing along the way and really watching the improvement that our team is making on a weekly basis. CHM

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but in nearly 20 years, Sam has met only one other DVT survivor. “I’ve told [my] story hundreds of times,” she says, even though the memory is upsetting to her. “I still deal with the mental aspects of it today. There are so many blood clot survivors who suffer from PTSD, and I am one of them.” After her diagnosis and surgery, she “never thought about what had happened to me or the severity of it,” she says. “I didn’t understand what a blood clot was.” Only later did she learn that the most likely contributors were a family history of blood clots, sitting during a prolonged bus trip leading up to the swim meet and taking estrogen-based birth control. Sam also came to understand that blood clots can affect people of any age, race and fitness level, and that other risk factors include pregnancy and hospitalization for any reason – she says asking for a thrombosis risk assessment from your doctor is crucial. Sam adds that routinely standing up and walking throughout the day – and especially during long trips – can mitigate the risk of a clot forming. She encourages others to utilize resources provided by the ISTH; to engage with support groups and social media; and to speak up for their own health. “I don’t let [DVT] define who I am,” Sam says. “It defines my job now, but it doesn’t define who I am.” CHM

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Blue Dogwood Public Market is quiet – except for the sound of sizzling as Lizzie Jacobs sautes organic vegetables in a pan coated with olive oil. At the same time, Cordon McGee grills humanely raised meat while two other employees, along with Cordon’s mom, Florence Kaplan, help prep

Each week’s menu takes inspiration from their personal experiences, like Cordon’s grandmother’s recipes and Lizzie’s travels around India and Brazil. The Goodness Cooks team also considers food’s impact on the body and mind, sourcing most of their ingredients from local, organic suppliers, including pasture-raised, grass-fed meat from Firsthand Foods and organic produce from Happy Dirt, both in Durham. “We couldn’t

and package food. “It’s quite an intense environment in the kitchen,” Lizzie says. The holistic chef duo behind Goodness Cooks, a take-home meal service focused on healthy and clean cooking, is busy working toward their Tuesday night deadline – when area families stop by to pick up their prepared meals for the week. Lizzie, who moved to Chapel Hill from London in 2007, and Cordon, who grew up in Greensboro, first bonded after meeting at Little Gnome Nursery & Preschool in 2014. The two new moms and personal chefs quickly became friends connecting over food and watching each others’ kids – Lizzie has one daughter, Clara Luz Jacobs, now 9; Cordon has two, Fae McGee, now 7, and Del McGee, now 10. Their first text message exchange involved a gluten-free Dutch baby pancake recipe. After five years of friendship, Lizzie and Cordon considered how they could take their shared passion for nourishment a step further, together. “It’s hard in the age we’re living in to feed yourself healthy food and take the time to prepare and make food,” Lizzie says. So in 2019, they launched Goodness Cooks in a space they rented in Midway Community Kitchen. Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist and recognized leader in The first menu featured Mediterranean dermatology. She is known for her expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology chicken with dates and olives, a butternut as well as her warm, compassionate and down-to-earth personality. Dr. Adigun has assembled a team of top notch dermatology-trained professionals offering squash soup, and a beet and carrot slaw. the latest in technology and treatments. There is a reason DLC has been voted “I’m sure we probably made like five trips Best of Chapel Hill and Best of Chatham every year since she opened the doors. to the local grocery store,” Lizzie says. “We It’s simple, DLC treats everyone like family! didn’t understand amounts like we do now,” Cordon adds. When Midway closed, Chris G. Adigun, MD, FAAD they relocated the business down the street Karlee Wagoner, ANP-BC to Blue Dogwood. Leighanne McGill, PA-C 2021 Although neither attended culinary 2020 2021 Jenny Jahoo, LME school, both have food backgrounds. Lizzie Voted Best Of Chapel Hill 2017-2021 received her certification as a health coach at Voted Best of Chatham 2019-2021 the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2012 and has cooked for large groups for more than 20 years. Cordon earned a master’s 58 Chapelton Court, Suite 120 919.942.2922 Located in The Veranda Chapel Hill, NC dlcofchapelhill.com degree in nutrition from UNC in 2012 and at Briar Chapel later worked at Acme and as a personal chef. Moving Spring 2022 to new building less than 1 mile away!

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run this business without having those two businesses in our neighborhood,” Cordon says. “They’re fundamental to being able to offer the quality of ingredients that we want.” Goodness Cooks is eco-friendly, too. The small business is committed to regenerative practices and produces very little waste. Customers can opt to have their food packaged in jars that are returned to Goodness Cooks to be reused. To help with meal distribution, Goodness Cooks now delivers with Across The Board, a sustainable food delivery company. In Lizzie and Cordon’s first week of business, the pair cooked for 24 households. Now, three years later, Goodness Cooks serves around 65 households a week. Lizzie and Cordon hope Goodness Cooks continues to bring people together, similarly to how it made them even closer. Last fall, a longtime customer came to pick up her meals with her 1-year-old baby. It was a full-circle moment for the pair. Lizzie says, “It felt so gratifying to know that from the moment she was pregnant to now with a child in her arms, she’s been nourished by our cooking.”

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Beets are the star of this dish that could serve as a side or a meal. The earthy root vegetable supports blood health and is rich in antioxidants, iron and minerals. “A lot of people don’t like beets,” Cordon says. “But [in this recipe], the flavor that is off-putting for a lot of people is balanced by the nuttiness of the sesame, the tahini, the lemon’s acid and the chickpeas.” Goodness Cooks tops off this colorful hummus with Greek Sparta Kefalas olive oil from the Haw River Wine Man in Burlington.

4. Add all the ingredients for the hummus into a large food processor. (If yours is small, feel free to do two batches). Blend until smooth and taste for salt. 5. Pour the hummus into your container of choice, and sprinkle liberally with the za’atar. Make sure to save the extra to boost the flavor of any roasted vegetables or salad dressing. Note: Goodness Cooks doesn’t usually cook this small a portion of beets, so the roast time may be a bit off. The shorter time is likely enough for so few beets, but check yours often. CHM

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“This is our take on a mint chocolate martini,” says Director of Food and Beverage Ramon Jimenez. You’ve got your vodka, chocolate liqueur and mint liqueur, and it’s garnished with shaved chocolate, mint and cranberry, plus a rim of freshly ground chocolate. It tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream, so if you’re a big dessert lover, this is the drink for you.

These cocktails, which will stay on the menu through New Year’s Eve, are designed CROSSROADS CHAPEL HILL rum, zinfandel port, egg whites and simple to align with the festive holiday touches AT THE CAROLINA INN syrup, and garnished with nutmeg and a for which The Carolina Inn is renowned. 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill cinnamon stick, this eggnog packs a flavorful “We’re using these holiday flavors to tie in 919-918-2777 carolinainn.com/ punch. The drink may be chilled, but you’ll feel with our numerous events that we do on crossroadschapelhill the warmth running through your body all the the property,” Ramon says. “You’ll be able way to your toes after that first sip. to get one of these cocktails before going over to see Santa at one of the brunches that • Christmas Mimosa “Call it a Christmosa,” we have, or you can just enjoy it here at the Ramon says, laughing. “We’re still playing with the name.” No matter bar.” (Turn the page to find more information about all the events what they end up calling it, all you need to know is that it is a celebration that the inn hosts this year!) in a glass. The prosecco is La Marca – one of my all-time faves – with the “We also have outdoor seating, and these can easily be enjoyed addition of a deep garnet housemade grenadine. It’s garnished with a by the fire pit,” Ramon adds. Wherever you choose to imbibe these fresh rosemary sprig and a cranberry. Pro tip: After taking a whiff of the spirited sips, they are sure to bring you plenty of holiday cheer! rosemary, use it to stir up the grenadine that’s at the bottom of the glass. – by Amanda MacLaren • Snow on the Hill Made with Zacapa aged

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Angelo Marrone and Vinny Marrone, brothers and owners of Italian Pizzeria III, opened a second location of the restaurant at the bottom of Lenoir Hall on UNC’s campus in early September. The menu includes pizza by the slice, sandwiches, pastas and salads Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Roots Natural Kitchen opens on Dec. 4 in Carolina Square on Franklin Street. Roots serves natural salads and grain bowls and offers a Kids-Eat-Free policy in which all children ages 12 and younger eat free all day, every day. The fast casual restaurant will be open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Nando’s Nut House moved from its original location on East Longview Street to 108 Henderson St. on Oct. 1. Diego Vallota and UNC students Adaliene Andsager, Harrison Schertzinger and Henry Schertzinger together opened Nando’s, which offers a menu of doughnuts, granola and coffee. Flying Biscuit Cafe is slated to open in mid-December in University Place. Owned by Tahir Rafiq and managed by Zinnia Rafiq, the cafe will serve breakfast all day and feature an extensive menu of Southern-inspired plates. Hawthorne & Wood chef and owner Brandon Sharp plans to open his second restaurant, Bluebird, in Meadowmont Village in spring 2022. The bistro will feature a menu of French classics, like roast chicken with black truffles, in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Carolina. Bluebird will have indoor and outdoor seating and be open for dinner seven nights a week in addition to lunch on Fridays and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Tonya’s Cookies’ signature Pecan Crisp Cookies jar was selected for Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021 List. The annual shopping guide highlights desserts, gadgets and specialty items in home, fashion and beauty. Oprah highlights Tonya Council’s gluten-free cookies in her online magazine, Oprah Daily, calling them “... a sweet treat that’s rich while somehow staying very light.” MOMO’s Master is set to open on North Columbia Street in the space formerly occupied by the Thai restaurant Sawasdee. The menu will feature its namesake, momos, a style of dumpling popular in Tibet and Nepal. Chef Ramesh Dahal, a native of the Nepali region, has more than 25 years of industry experience, including time spent at The Angus Barn in Raleigh and La Farm Bakery in Cary. Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken will open its first location in Chapel Hill at the Eastgate Crossing shopping center on East Franklin Street in March 2022. The menu will feature Rise’s signature scratch-made biscuits, crispy chicken, doughnuts, sweet treats and Counter Culture coffee. The new location will also include heated food lockers for efficient to-go ordering and contactless pickup. This will “streamline operations and allow our customers a fast and efficient way to enjoy Rise,” says Rise CEO and founder Tom Ferguson. – compiled by Julia Baker CHM

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Bring the kiddos to the Carrboro Century Center on Dec. 16 for cheerful crafts, cookies and a children’s show.

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holiday photos in the festive decorated barn. Dec. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-24, 26, 29-31, springhaven.farm Sip tea and socialize with friends at the Carrboro Century Center’s holiday tea for adults 50 years and older. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and snack on some light starters. Dec. 3, townofcarrboro.org

the Chapel Hill Service League is soliciting monetary donations, which will be put toward gift cards for families and kids in the community, for its 71st annual Christmas House event. Through Dec. 31, chslchristmashouse.org/support

Head over to Maple View Farm Ice Cream’s country store in Hillsborough 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 life-threatening illnesses. Dec. 3, 10, 17, mapleviewfarm.com

At Spring Haven Farm’s Winter Wonderland with Goats, craft your own ornament, pick out the perfect pine to take home from the Christmas tree forest, cozy up with hot cocoa on train rides and take

Stop by 1870 Farm during Holiday at the Farm to visit festive dressed-up animals, meet Santa, make s’mores over a campfire and sip steaming apple cider during a hayride. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 1870farm.com/holiday 

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Follow along during West Queen Studio’s workshop in Hillsborough and make a wreath for your front door. Supplies are included – just bring your own gloves. Dec. 4, westqueenstudio.com

young adult and adolescent cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals. Dec. 4, southernvillage.com Santa’s in town from the North Pole – and he’ll be visiting The Carolina Inn! Experience the holiday magic and join Saint Nick for a brunch buffet, including cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, and more. Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options are available. Dec. 4-24, carolinainn.com

Welcome the holiday season with an outdoor showing on the Southern Village Green of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” in partnership with The Lumina Theater at its Miracle on Market Street event. Hot chocolate will be served courtesy of La Vita Dolce, with concessions available for purchase. A tree lighting will follow the film, and a portion of proceeds from movie ticket sales will be donated to the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation, which supports

Join in a mosaic-making class at the Eno Arts Mill to create two ornaments from glass, beads, tiles and gems. No experience is necessary. Dec. 5, artsorange.org/enomill/classes See local bands, businesses, cheerleaders and dance troupes and even Santa Claus during Hillsborough’s annual holiday parade. Mayor Jenn Weaver and several Town Board members will be joined by ESPN analyst and parade grand marshal Chris Spatola. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to stop by a local restaurant, get ahead on shopping and grab a spot for viewing the parade. Dec. 5, hillsboroughchamber.com Light up your night in front of the PHOTO BY CESAR CARRASCO

Shop for handcrafted jewelry, fine art, gifts and more at University Place during the 15th annual Elf Market hosted by The ArtsCenter, with proceeds benefiting its youth education scholarships. Dec. 4, artscenterlive.org/outreach/elf-market

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during Hillsborough’s annual holiday tree lighting. Partners and elected officials will have the honor of flipping the switch to illuminate the tree’s many branches and ornaments, and attendees can take part in group caroling. Dec. 5, hillsboroughchamber.com

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Drive by The Carolina Club to pick up a gingerbread house kit, complete with cookie walls, frosting and more. Dec. 5, clubcorp.com/clubs/carolina-club Head to the Carrboro Century Center for a social and elegant evening of holiday cheer with light hors d’oeuvres and seasonal music. Don’t forget to snap a memory in front of the winter wonderland photo booth. Dec. 6, townofcarrboro.org Sing carols with local kids and Find Your Own Voice Singers and gather at Carrboro Town Hall for the town’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Dec. 10, townofcarrboro.org

at The Carolina Inn and design unique tags for all your gifts this season. Maghon’s handlettering class will be paired with sweet and savory treats and the Inn’s signature holiday mimosas. Dec. 12, carolinainn.com

Lantern Walk, which will take place as a self-guided tour this year. Hillsborough residents are invited to place lanterns on their front porches or in visible areas for passersby to enjoy. Dec. 21, hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice

Give back this season and bring your new and unwrapped toys to La Vita Dolce at Southern Village to donate to the annual Marine Toys for Tots program. Through Dec. 14, southernvillage.com Bring the kids to the Carrboro Century Center for some holiday fun featuring cookies, crafts and a children’s show. Dec. 16, townofcarrboro.org

Enjoy stress-free gingerbread house decorating with icing, candy and a preconstructed house provided by The Root Cellar. Kits are also available by preorder for decorating at home. Dec. 12, 19, rootcellarchapelhill.com

Join The Carolina Inn for a children’s gingerbread house-making class. Little homebuilders will tune into a story about holiday magic and decorate a house of their own, complete with an apron, chef’s hat and tons of sweets. No cleanup required. Dec. 18-23, carolinainn.com

Get creative with calligraphist and UNC alum Maghon Taylor, owner of All She Wrote Notes,

Celebrate the winter solstice with the Hillsborough Arts Council’s annual Solstice

Peruse the poinsettias and wreaths for sale at Eno River Farm. Twinkling Christmas lights decorate the farm, which will serve hot chocolate and ice cream throughout winter. Through Dec. 21, enoriverfarm.com Little ones, find your favorite teddy bear or doll and bring them to The Carolina Inn for a magical evening of holiday food, specialty tea and pastries. Parents, don’t feel left out – adult tickets include sparkling wine and mimosas. Dec. 22, carolinainn.com Pick out a fresh wreath made on-site at Smith’s Family Fun Farm. The farm also sells homegrown white pine and cedar trees, as well as fresh Fraser firs from the mountains. Through Dec. 24 CHM

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warmth of Community Hanukkah provides this Chapel Hill family with a joyful feeling of connection By Chri s Vi t i el l o | Photography by Adin a Davids on

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can stress many families, the feeling of Hanukkah is one of presence and connection for Mencken Davidson, Adina Davidson and their family, both in their home and at Kehillah Synagogue in Chapel Hill. Adina and Mencken’s house buzzes with activity all year long with four busy children: Ari Davidson, 13, Eliot Davidson and Jahmir Davidson, both 10, and Aaliyah Davidson, 7. As Hanukkah approaches, that buzz takes on a particularly joyful tone. The couple comes from very different family backgrounds. Adina, a family and fine art photographer and adjunct faculty in the UNC School of Education, is one of six siblings raised in South Florida. Mencken, a senior solution architect for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, grew up in a smaller, “secular WASP” family so he likens his first Thanksgiving with Adina’s family to a stadium rock concert. But, at Hanukkah, family time is a unifying factor for the Davidsons. “For me, it means a sense of community and reflection,” Adina says. “There was a time in my life when I wasn’t practicing the traditions as much, but when I became a

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Ari Davidson helps Aaliyah Davidson light the menorah while Jahmir Davidson (left) and Eliot Davidson (right) look on.

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parent, it all came flooding back. We enjoy one another’s company even longer than we usually do. During Hanukkah, we spend hours at the table together.” One of the big activities at that table is playing dreidel. The family has a large bag of dreidels, along with their menorahs and candles, that is kept in an antique cabinet that belonged to Adina’s great-grandmother. “When we’re spinning the dreidels, and everyone’s trying to get them going upside down or [doing] two at once, that’s definitely something the kids take pride in but also remember and look forward to each year,” Adina says. “The kids always try to re-form the gelt coins and pretend there’s chocolate still in there and trick one another into thinking that they’re going to give it to one another.” 50

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Everyone tries to find the best spinners from the collection, which changes annually and is so large that they can’t recall where all of the dreidels are from. “They dribble in around Hanukkah every year,” Mencken says. “Maybe we’ll be at a friend’s house visiting, and they’ll have extra dreidels, and they’ll end up in our big bag of dreidels. The bag stays roughly the same size from year to year, but there’s some dryer sock magic working in there.” Other traditions include a latke production line in the kitchen and a family game night – Adina and Mencken always gift a game on one of the eight nights so that they gather and play together. Hanukkah also means gathering at Kehillah for events, most notably a community candle lighting that the family eagerly anticipates each year.

ABOVE Aaliyah (center) cheers after spinning a gimel on the dreidel to win a big pile of chocolate gelt. Eliot, Mencken, Ari and Jahmir celebrate with her.

The ceremony was held online in 2020 due to the pandemic. Adina still found it to be powerful, but she’s excited to be in the room with other Kehillah members to share in that special presence this year. “There’s just a heightened sense of spirituality,” she says. “The candles are lit, and everyone is near one another, and all the menorahs are on this very long table. It’s just very powerful to see everyone standing together on either side of the tables. It’s dark, and you hear everyone singing and feel their voices.” “It feels incredibly communal,” Mencken adds. “You get a distinct sense of connectedness with everyone there in the room – something that’s lacking in our day-to-day interactions.” For the first few years that the family was at Kehillah, Mencken felt like a bit of an observer, having not been raised Jewish. But when Adina fell ill several years ago, the Kehillah community responded with whatever the family needed. “They opened up their arms and encircled our entire family,” Mencken says. “That was a turning point for me – that this was a community that I wanted to be an active part of.” That community feeling echoes through all of the Davidsons’ Hanukkah observances – and it has deepened Adina’s faith. “I never thought I’d be a member of a temple again, but there’s something about Kehillah, their social justice focus and that community,” she says. “I feel very strongly that the values there are reflective of our whole family.” CHM

ABOVE The Davidsons cherish the tradition of lighting menorahs with the Kehillah community. BELOW Mencken brings a freshly made plate of potato latkes to the table.

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Kwanzaa means a week of reflection and thanksgiving for this family By An n e Tate | Photography by J ohn Mi chael Si m pson

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Chapel Hill home around the holidays, you will be greeted by three full-sized Christmas trees, garland on every flat surface and 40 snowmen. Then there’s her extensive collection of African American angels, nutcrackers and Santa Clauses that’s 45 years in the making. “I am the biggest Christmas person in the world,” says Anna, who was appointed to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in September and is the former president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP branch.

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Although she goes all out for Christmas, she also celebrates another December occasion: Kwanzaa. “Kwanzaa has nothing to do with Christmas. It is a celebration to itself. It’s not a substitute,” Anna says. In 2020, for the first time in 40 years, Anna’s annual Christmas party was canceled. Instead of preparing her famous homemade eggnog, she and her family focused on making Kwanzaa extra special. “Last year, it was more meaningful, in some ways, with everything that was going on [with the pandemic].” Anna says her favorite part was

“For me, [Kwanzaa] is important because when you’re trying to raise children, you want them to have certain values, and you want to reinforce a positive identity,” Anna Richards (center) says. She’s surrounded by (clockwise from left) her son, Spencer Brashears, friends Joal Broun and Lorie Clark, and her husband, LeRoi Brashears.

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when her 95-year-old mother told stories about how Anna’s grandparents and great-grandparents persevered in the segregated South. Kwanzaa was first introduced to the United States in 1966 by California State University, Long Beach professor and Black studies chairman Maulana Karenga to honor African heritage in African American culture and draw focus away from the materialism surrounding Christmas. “It’s a week of reverence, commemoration, recommitment and celebration,” Anna says. “For me, it’s important because I think when you’re raising children, you want them to have certain values, and you want to reinforce a positive identity.” During the week of Kwanzaa, Anna, her husband, LeRoi Brashears, and their adult children, Spencer Brashears, Taylor Brashears and Jamalia Brashears, who are scattered across the country, each plan a day of festivities. They are guided by one of seven principles: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economics), nia (purpose), kuumba (creativity) and imani (faith). Last year, to honor ujamaa, they each committed to buy something from a Black business. LeRoi, who is a musician, composed a song to celebrate kuumba. And on the day of nia, they each wrote down what they believe is their purpose in life. “You have conversations that you might not have otherwise,” Anna says. Each night after sundown, Anna and her family discuss the day’s principle and light one of seven black, red and green candles Come experience the gentle side of Dentistry on their kinara, or candle holder. Since moving from Seattle in 2013, the family has attended Hayti Heritage Center’s Kwanzaa celebration for one of the seven nights. And on New Year’s Day – the final day of Kwanzaa – Anna hosts Now Offer her “soul food extravaganza.” Family and ing PROSTH ODONTIC friends gather for the karamu feast and eat S SERVICE S dishes like catfish, jerk chicken, groundnut stew, black-eyed peas, collard greens, shrimp and grits and okra. “If you think of it as soul food, we have it on that table,” Anna says. Anna says that the week of Kwanzaa Preventive, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry is a good way to reinforce important Mandy Ghaffarpour, DDS & T. J Dakermanji, DMD values and also a time for reflection and Alexandra Yarborough, DDS, FACP thanksgiving. “To me, [Kwanzaa is] a very Studio G is Now Welcoming New Patients! positive way to celebrate what it means to be of African descent in a world where we 2010-2021 STUDIO G IS A PANKEY PHYLOSOPHY haven’t always had a way to define our own PRACTICE traditions,” Anna says. “To understand what the principles are is something that 104 N. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 | 919.942.7163 | StudioGDentist.com everyone can benefit from.” CHM

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So in 2004, it was clear who to call when the hospital’s Santa moved away right before Christmas – a recreational therapist soon asked Steve to fill in. He said “yes” without hesitation. Dissatisfied with the hospital’s Santa suit, Steve set out to find the perfect outfit. “I thought, ‘Oh, my goodness, these are the children who are in the hospital over Christmas,’” Steve says. “I didn’t want to show up wearing spats and a Walley World [from ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’] suit.”

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So, Steve emailed Santa legend Tim Connaghan for help and got a call back the same day. Two weeks later, Steve received a package. “I opened it up, and it [contained] the most gorgeous red suit with beautiful fur on it,” Steve says. “It was like opening up a box and finding Superman’s costume.” The suit was just the first component of Steve’s festive look. He bought leather boots from his neighbor, a motorcyclist who happened to wear the same size shoe. In another coincidence, an optometrist gave Steve a pair of gold antique eyeglasses – which were Steve’s exact prescription – from his personal collection. “I tried them on and was looking at Santa Claus in the mirror,” Steve says. To top off the ensemble, Steve called a leathersmith to purchase a brass sleigh bell ring, but the rings were unfortunately sold out. Then, one week before his debut as Santa, Steve saw a UPS truck pull up to his house and heard a jingle coming up the driveway. He opened the box and found a sleigh bell ring. “There’s always time for one more, Santa,” the accompanying note read. On Steve’s first day as Kriss Kringle, he visited kids on five hospital floors with Debra “the Driver” by his side. “I was hooked,” Steve says. “Once you do it, if your heart’s in the right place, there’s no going back.” Steve worked as a luthier, real estate agent and scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts before transitioning to the red suit full time in 2018. After Steve volunteered as a performance-based Santa for five years, he and Debra started Triangle Santa, a service for people to hire St. Nick. During visits with kids, Steve aims to make their time more special than a quick photo-op. He tells each child about the North Pole, his elves and other Santa secrets in true storyteller fashion. Steve and Debra invented “Smart Santa,” a communication technique 58

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that takes interactions with Father Christmas to the next level by personalizing visits. While Steve meets with the kids, Debra talks to their parents and shares information with him, like the child’s name, age or what they got for Christmas last year, through his hidden earpiece. “I’m wired all the time,” Steve says. “I feel like the Secret Service.” The couple now offers Santa training and shares their techniques through Santa and the Driver online classes. Steve was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Knights of St. Nicholas in 2020. Seventeen Christmases later, Steve still puts on a red suit, slides on his bell ring and sports his gold glasses every season, returning to his reindeer roots volunteering as Santa at UNC Children’s Hospital every year. He plans to help kids make magical holiday memories for as long as he can. And he’s quick to add: “I wouldn’t be half the Santa I am without Debra.” CHM

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Rows of snowcapped roofs,

dripping icicles and blinking string lights adorn a wintry industrial village. Evergreens and glowing shop windows line cobblestone streets and train tracks disappear into a tunnel beneath a rocky mountain. The village sits inside Jill Cheek and Dr. Daniel Cheek’s Chapel Hill home, taking up nearly the entire living room. Daniel began working on it in March 2020 when the pandemic temporarily shut down his Hillsborough dental practice, and he found himself with hours to fill at home. He dived headfirst into the hobby that he’d fostered for several years, mitigating the isolation of the early months of the pandemic. “I enjoyed having [the project] – it really was a stress reliever,” he says. At first, Daniel set out to construct the smaller diorama that decorated their home every December. The inspiration stemmed from a classic holiday story – “A Christmas Dr. Daniel Cheek meticulously planned and constructed the massive model village Carol,” penned by Charles Dickens in 1843. displayed in his home over the course of several months. He drew on his dental During his childhood, Daniel gathered with background to build and mold materials to bring the Dickens-inspired town to life. his family in their living room each year at Christmas as they dimmed the lights and listened to the tale on a 33 rpm record. The scratchy well-loved vinyl “Mount Corona.” More than 100 buildings and several hundred hissed and popped, and it became his favorite holiday tradition. additional pieces shape the backdrops of familiar scenes from Dickens’ Each year, his village that began on a 4-by-4 card table grew larger and novel, from Scrooge’s childhood home to the bleak cemetery where he more detailed. Now, dozens of Ebenezer Scrooge and ghost figurines has an epiphany (complete with uprooted trees and decrepit fences). dot the landscape under the mountain that Jill and Daniel have dubbed Overlooking the whole display is a bright red “Merry Christmas” sign December 2021

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that dates back to the 1950s and hung in Daniel’s parents’ home. Stashed among the snowy 19thcentury sets are modern touches: a functional water fountain, a horsedrawn Zamboni, a water tower bearing a blue “M” for his alma mater, the University of Michigan, and a tiny telephone. The latter “obviously doesn’t belong here, but [it’s] a gas-powered telephone,” Daniel jokes. After his dental practice reopened in summer 2020, Daniel spent evenings and weekends putting together the separate sections of the village that he’d constructed. He planned and built supports from plastic foam, plaster, paint and caulk. “[Then] I started in earnest in August,” Daniel says. He listened to festive tunes throughout late summer and fall, finishing the installation in mid-October. Rather than deconstruct the project after the 2020 holidays were finished, as he did in years past, Daniel kept it up all of 2021, and so “Mount Corona” is staying put. “As long as we’re here, it’s here,” Jill laughs. After a quiet holiday last December, Jill and Daniel are looking forward to hosting guests for Christmas this year and showing off the village. “People are just stunned by the size and magnificence of it,” Jill says. This Christmas, they’ll sit down to watch the 1951 film adaptation of the novel, starring Alastair Sim, and share Daniel’s village with their guests in person. CHM The Cheeks can’t wait to share the village with guests at their home this holiday season. (Here’s a fun game: How many Scrooges can you spot?)

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extile artist Nathan Somers and his partner, Lucas, a hair stylist, moved to Durham in 2012 from Portland, Oregon, and together established Spruce Hair salon in 2014. They found a 1940 ranch in the Duke Homestead neighborhood and enjoyed its midcentury modern vibe and convenient location. But last year, Nathan and Lucas fell in love with the handcrafted touches in a traditional American Foursquare home in Mebane, 64

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ABOVE The couple with friends Lawrence Koval (left), Gini Holmes and Gina Wisotzky. Lucas and Nathan are looking forward to fully utilizing the home’s space for entertaining friends. LEFT Nathan can often be found in the kitchen whipping up Thai or Indian dishes.

and moved to Orange County with their Welsh terrier, Sylvie, in September 2020. As its name suggests, each of the home’s two stories features four rooms all roughly the same size, with the kitchen, dining room, living room and den comprising the main floor, and a total of four bedrooms upstairs. Built in 1910, the home is nestled on a serene acre of land with a sweeping front porch and plenty of trees. “We love to garden, farm and relax on [the property],” Lucas says. A screened porch and fire pit provide cozy spots to spend evenings in the backyard, which is also home to pecan, pear and plum 66

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trees; the couple grew okra, tomatoes and pumpkins this year, too. “We really like our neighborhood, and the cute historic downtown Mebane area,” Lucas adds. Back inside, Nathan, who is also an educational consultant with Lerner Jewish Community Day School, can often be found in the kitchen, usually cooking Korean, Japanese, Indian and Thai food. The pair can’t wait to fully utilize the home’s spaces for hosting. Of course, moving into a 111-year-old home comes with its trade-offs. “When we were buying this house, I was like, ‘Our new place is gonna have huge dreamy closets,’” Lucas says. “They are definitely smaller than the old house, but there’s more room here.” He and Nathan ended up building shelves in many of the home’s closets to make the old-school storage work for modern life, and they also utilize clothing racks in the guest room to maximize space. Other storage solutions include the many vintage cabinets that can be found throughout the home. One sits in Nathan’s 68

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office to store his textiles (he specializes in katazome, a traditional Japanese fabric-dyeing process), and another unique piece is in the downstairs hallway. “[A decade ago], we were getting ready to move across the country, and I went to this Japanese furniture importer that I really loved going to, and they were having a sale,” Nathan says. “I saw this and said, ‘This is beautiful. I’m just gonna do it.’” Knowing they were downsizing for their move, Nathan hid the cabinet in the car for a couple of days before showing it to Lucas. “He kind of flipped, but then admitted that it was great,” Nathan says. Though the kitchen and bathrooms had already been brought into the 21st century with features like bright light fixtures and

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oversized subway tile – “It’s classic, but modern,” Lucas says – other challenges lurked behind the scenes. The home’s insulation and windows had to be replaced, and the original interior paint colors proved difficult to match. “Originally, the home didn’t have heating or air conditioning – only the fireplaces, so a lot of changes have been made over time,” Lucas says. The home was built for a foreman of the White Furniture Company, which was established in Mebane in 1881 and operated until 1993; it remained in the original owner’s family until Nathan and Lucas bought it. “Some of the projects they were finishing, we sort of picked up once we moved in,” Lucas adds.

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ABOVE Nathan has an impressive collection of Japanese textiles and artifacts, which are displayed throughout the home.

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Since then, the couple has made the home their own by adding personal touches, including family artwork and personal collections of pottery and antiques. Nathan grew up in western North Carolina and has a collection of baskets from traditional Cherokee weavers. A painting of his great-great-grandparents’ homestead and store in the mountains, which was painted by his great-great-aunt Martha when she was in her 80s, also hangs in a place of prominence in their bedroom. “We didn’t bring a whole lot of big stuff with us from our last place, because actually the scale of most of our furniture was off,” Nathan explains. Their midcentury-inspired pieces

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CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159 ½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5062; 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; cosmiccantina.com Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpresstogo.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, schmears. ‘Nuff said. 174 E. Franklin Street; 919-240-4228; dameschickenwaffles.com Down Time Craft beer, pizza, tacos, wraps, paninis and more. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7008; downtimechapelhill.com Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews Independent bookstore and Mexican-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.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

Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/beer/ wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats. 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 210; 843-345-5289; cattalescatcafe.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

Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar Traditional Indian dishes and unique options like pista korma and lobster pepper masala. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. D; 984-234-3671; chimneyindiankitchen.com

TRU Deli & Wine Bar Build-your-own sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com

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Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com

Möge Tee Bubble tea shop offering cheese foam fruit tea, fresh milk tea, fruit parfaits and fruit yakult. 151 E. Franklin St.; 984-234-3278; mogeteechapelhill.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

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

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

Hibachi & Company Japanese fast-casual spot serving healthy hibachi- and teriyakistyle dishes. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-8428; hibachicompany.com

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

CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com

Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas and imported snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com

Jed’s Kitchen Gyro pitas, shawarma wraps, subs and other Mediterranean and Moroccan dishes. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7003; jedskitchen.com

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com

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

Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com

Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant serving pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com

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Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Franklin Motors Beer Garden A rooftop and fully licensed ABC bar. The Roquette at Franklin Motors serves beer garden favorites like hand-cut fries, bratwurst and sliders. 601 W. Franklin St.; 919-869-7090; franklinmotors. net

Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually owned food stalls including Asian fusion, a bottle shop, North Carolina barbecue and a nutrient-dense weekly pre-order menu. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. G; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.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 41 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

Brandwein’s Bagels Classic New York bagels and breakfast sandwiches. 505 W. Rosemary St.; 919-240-7071; brandweinsbagels.com Buns Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.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

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Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties, brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean options. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com

Trophy Room A Graduate Hotels concept serving up shareable plates, salads and burgers. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000; graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill/restaurant

Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and a variety of homemade kimchi. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com

Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 415; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com

Monterrey Mexican Grill Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more. Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; letsgotomonterrey.com

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

Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill

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Osteria Georgi House-made pasta, braised meat dishes and antipasto. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 100; 919-375-0600; osteriageorgi.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

Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill. mightaswellbarandgrill.com Mint Indian Cuisine North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com COMING SOON – MOMO’S Master Made-to-order Himalayan dumplings. 110 N. Columbia St.; momosmaster.com The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com Perennial Cafe Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, tea and pastries. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6045; perennial.cafe Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.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

Roots Natural Kitchen Salads and grain bowls. Children 12 years old and younger eat free all day, every day. 133 W. Franklin St., Bldg. A-115; 984322-5600; rootsnaturalkitchen.com sôst A build-your-own-pizza concept, plus other options like macaroni and cheese, traditional pastas, sandwiches and wraps. 133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-234-0081; kpanns.com/sost 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 Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com

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Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, bowl-size lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com Casa Maria Latin Cuisine Street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566 The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beer, wine and ice-cream sandwiches. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 5; 919-967-2626; chapelhill.thecasualpint.com CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com

Squid’s Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 Fordham Blvd.; 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Sutton’s in the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; suttonsdrugstore.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesch.com University Place

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

Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com

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

bartaco Tacos, fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com

Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more. As of press time, temporarily closed. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com

Flying Biscuit Cafe All-day breakfast and Southern favorites like shrimp and grits. flyingbiscuit.com

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

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

Il Palio at The Siena Hotel Italian specialties like butternut squash ravioli. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com

Maple View Mobile Ice-cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com

Japan Express Hibachi-style meals and sushi. 106 S. Estes Dr.; 919-928-9600

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com

Just Salad Salads, wraps, smoothies, soups, grain bowls and more. 111 S. Elliott Rd.; 984-999-3700; justsalad.com Kipos Greek Taverna Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting with outdoor dining. Eastgate Crossing; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207; lahaciendamex.com The Loop Restaurant Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; thelooprestaurant.com

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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

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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 The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. Weekly prepared meals, groceries to-go box and Friday night specials. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area Chapel Hill Wine Company Wine store with bottles from all over the globe. 2809 Homestead Rd.; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com

YOPOP Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919537-8229

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

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Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209 Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com

BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee. 610 Market St., Ste. 101-C; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com

Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com

Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with bagels, sandwiches, salads. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-929-7700; deliedison.com Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com Joe Van Gogh Coffee, tea and pastries. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Italian mains. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magoneitaliangrillpizza.com Margaret’s Cantina Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina.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 and more. 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., Ste. 102; 919-240-4715; yourneighborhoodbarnc.com Pop’s Pizzeria & Ristorante 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 Authentic North Indian and Chinese cuisine, with fusion and Thai dishes. Weekly specials. Patio dining. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266; sagevegetariancafe.com Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deepdish pizzas plus an array of Italian comfort food. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com

Coco Espresso, Bistro & Bar Full menu of plant-based, fresh, locally sourced dishes, as well as classic comfort food, cocktails and mocktails, plus coffee, espresso bar, baked goods and pastries. The Gwendolyn, 101 Glen Lennox Dr., Ste. 180; 919-883-9003; cocochapelhill.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

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 First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; firstwatch.com Hawthorne & Wood Fine dining cuisine with an outdoor patio, a fully stocked bar and an extensive international wine list. 3140 Environ Way, 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 Old East Tavern Elevated food, wine, craft beer and cocktails. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-903-8699; oldeasttavern.com Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805; order.thaipalacechapelhill.com Meadowmont Village Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com COMING SOON – Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including gobi manchurian, paneer tikka, chicken tikka and hariyali murg kebab. 101 Meadowmont Village Circle; lnlrestaurant.com Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; Ste. 101; 984-999-4983; meetfresh.us

401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 919-390-3598; 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 Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com Lanza’s Cafe Coffeehouse serving tea and meads in addition to local pastries, small plates and daily specials. 601 W. Main St.; 919967-9398; lanzascafe.com

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

Mel’s Commissary & Catering Changing lunch-only menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com Mosaic Café & Bistro A pastry shop specializing in baked treats by day and a casual tapas-style bistro by night. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; mosaicbistro.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 Open Eye Cafe Freshly roasted coffee by Carrboro Coffee Roasters, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919968-9410; openeyecafe.com

Napoli 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

Paco’s Tacos Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian tacos. Located in Mel’s Commissary & Catering. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700

Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100 E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com

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

The Place to Be!

Spotted Dog Vegetarian- and veganfriendly entrees. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com Tesoro 18-seat neighborhood restaurant with house-made pasta, seasonal plates and classic sweets. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-537-8494; tesorocarrboro.com Wings Over Has 27 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas, salads and pasta. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com

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

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Iza Whiskey & Eats Japanese fusion cuisine serving small plates, sushi, ramen, whiskey, sake and cocktails. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 140; 919-537-8645; izaeats.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St.; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com

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Vecino Brewing Co. Craft beer and flavorful small plates. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-391-6788; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall/North Greensboro Street B-Side Lounge Small plates and inspired cocktails. As of press time, temporarily closed. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com Grata Cafe Italian classics and inspired dishes cooked from scratch. Carr Mill Mall; 919-2407000; gratacafe.com Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7343

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Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. Carr Mill Mall; 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com Thai Station Authentic, fresh Thai dishes. 201 E. Main St., Ste. C.; 984-234-3230; thaistationnc.com

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

El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic from-scratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/homepage.html

Weaver Street Market Hot food bar items are available as grab and go. Carr Mill Mall; 919929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop

Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com

N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza

Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com

Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads. 602 Jones Ferry Rd., Ste. D; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Mexican Grill 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 Cup-A-Joe Coffee and pastries. 112 W. King St.; 919-732-2008; hboro-cupajoe.com

Panciuto Locally sourced, sustainably raised, Southern-influenced Italian dining. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; panciuto.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

The House at Gatewood Supper club serving comfort food and special events venue. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com

Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. As of press time, temporarily closed. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; thesaratogagrill.com

Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com

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

Los Altos Mexican dishes, such as tacos and chiles rellenos. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177; losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 104 N. Churton St.; 984-245-9571 Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8566; napolihillsborough.com Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.com

The Village Diner Southern fare and takeout pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915; villagedinernc.com Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com 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 Rotating flavors of frozen custard, treats, pints to go. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134; thewnp.com

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Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine, frose and more. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com

Governors Village

NORTH CHATHAM

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

Briar Chapel 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, dinner and coffee. 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; 919-2404104; cappspizzeria.com O’YA Cantina Latin cuisine from all over the world. 72 Chapelton Ct.; 984-999-4129; oyacantina.com

Ciaobella Pizzeria Pizza, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440

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

Village Pizza and Pasta A neighborhood pizza place serving up subs, calzones, pastas and salads. 11312 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 S., Ste. 300; 919-960-3232; villagepizzapasta.com

PITTSBORO U.S. 15-501/Fearrington Village

Captain John’s Dockside Fish & Crab House American seafood dishes. 11550 U.S. Hwy. 15501 N.; 919-968-7955; docksidechapelhill.com

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que North Carolina barbecue. 5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com

Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant Mexican dishes with vegetarian options. 11552 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 205; 919-929-8012; guanajuatomexicanrestaurant.net

The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com

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House of Hops Bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. Outdoor seating available. 112 Russet Run; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com Mi Cancun Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Outdoor seating available. 114 Russet Run; 919-542-3858; micancunmx.com New Japan Hibachi-style Japanese cooking. 90 Lowes Dr.; 919-542-4380

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com East Street

$80 per person Come and be jolly with family and friends. Enjoy carving stations, seafood displays, and all your holiday favorites.

The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Reservations are needed. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house

Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews and live music. Open April through October. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/roost

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Panda Garden Chinese dishes like chow mein and egg foo young. Takeout is available. 11312 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 S., Ste. 303; 919-960-8000; chapelhillpandagarden.com

North Chatham Village/Cole Park Plaza

Town Hall Burger & Beer Burgers plus tacos, wings and salads. 58 Chapelton Ct.; 984234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering ASIAN BISTRO sushi, Chinese dishes like sweetand-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com

China Inn Chinese dishes, dine in or carry out. 630 East St.; 919-545-0259

5418 Page Rd, Durham 919-908-1851 Visit lulubangbangnc.com for hours and menu

Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Grains and greens bowls, small plates and bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com Greek Kouzina Made-from-scratch hummus, gyros, kebabs and more. 964 East St.; 919-542-9950; greekkouzina.com

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Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Burgers, cheesesteaks and frozen custard. 987 East St.; 919-542-1312; hwy55.com/locations/pittsboro

The Beagle Classic and innovative cocktails and small plates like chilled seafood, charcuterie and a selection of sandwiches. 53 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6589

Michoacán Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican dishes including arroz con pollo and burrito texano. 440 East St.; 919-704-8751

Buzz Cafe at Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, daily changing hot bar, sushi, salads and baked goods. Chatham Mills; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop

Small Cafe B and B Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. Offering outdoor dining. 219 East St.; 919-228-8817; smallcafebandb.com Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 130 Lorax Ln.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com West Street Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800; alsdiner.net

John’s Pizza Restaurant Pizzas, pastas, wraps, calzones and strombolis. 122 Sanford Rd.; 919-542-5027; johnspizzarestaurant.com

Carolina Cravings Co. Bakery serving traditional treats like pie bars, muffins and nobake peanut butter-chocolate cookies as well as Hispanic favorites like flan, bolillos and tres leches cakes. 84 Hillsboro St.; 919-444-2023 The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings. 439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com

The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. Outdoor seating available. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast. Serving dinner only. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com

Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes. 664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com Hillsboro Street/Downtown Aromatic Roasters Small-batch coffee shop specializing in Aztec mochas, chai lattes and Thai teas. 697 Hillsboro St., Unit 101; 919-228-8345; aromaticroasters.com

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Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills Upscale steakhouse. 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 530; 919-704-8731; thesycamoreatchathammills. com Tienda Hispana El Rayo Hispanic goods including Mexican pastries and packaged foods and drinks. 119 Hillsboro St.

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Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com

ALSO CHECK OUT THESE DURHAM RESTAURANTS … The Honeysuckle at Lakewood Wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-7484687; thehoneysucklelakewood.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

LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919-908-1851; lulubangbangnc.com

SILER CITY Antojito’s Mexicanos La Jarocha Small plates and comfort food. 920 N. Second Ave.; 919-742-4484; antojitos-mexicanos-la-jarocha.business.site

Compadres Mexican Restaurant A variety of classic dishes. 115 Siler Crossing; 919-663-5600; compadresnc.com Crossroads Grill Burgers, biscuits and basics. Drive-thru. Outdoor seating available. 324 E 11th St, Siler City.; 919-742-4819 Elizabeth’s Restaurant Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta. Offering curbside service. 119 Siler Crossing; 919-663-5555; elizabethspizzasilercity.com

Societa Sicilian Influenced Cucina Italian comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Bar serves 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. 5311 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. A; 919-941-6380; societainfo.com

Lam Buffet Chinese dishes. Drive-thru and delivery available. Buffet inside closed temporarily. 1608 E. 11th St.; 919-663-3133

Sir Pizza of Siler City Mexican dishes including fajitas, burritos and combo plates. 1403 E. 11th St.; 919-742-6000

New China Inn Chinese dishes. Dine in or carry out. 203 Chatham Sq.; 919-663-0889 Panadería y Pastelería Melanie Mexican pastries, tres leches and breads. 224 N. Chatham Ave.; 910-428-2320

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Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Plates, sandwiches, hushpuppies, coleslaw and potato salad. 375 Walmart Supercenter; 919-663-7333; scnbnc.com

San Felipe Mexican dishes including fajitas, burritos and combo plates. 102 Walmart Supercenter; 919-663-7333; sanfelipenc.com

Authentic North Indian and Chinese Cuisine, with Fusion, Thai and Vegan/Vegetarian dishes.

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Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com

Bestfood Cafeteria Southern comfort food. 220 E. 11th St.; 919-742-2475 (cafeteria), 919-742-6033 (steakhouse); bestfoodsilercity.com Brownie Lu’s Restaurant Southern comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 919 N. Second Ave.; 919-799-7250

NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com

RASA Indian & Chinese Restaurant

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2021

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hapel Hill native and Carrboro High School graduate Stephanie Shortino and Charles Gage of Chevy Chase, Maryland, met during their summer internship at Credit Suisse in 2012. The pair soon started their senior year at UNC, where they were both business majors, and started dating the next year. During their relationship, they moved to Washington, D.C., and then to Philadelphia while Charles pursued his Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania. Charles originally planned a large proposal with both of their families in attendance. However, the pandemic forced him to take another route. During their last week in Philadelphia, Charles proposed on May 10, 2020, at the end of a picnic at the couple’s favorite rooftop park.

The rehearsal dinner was held at The Linden Manor, the home of the couple’s close friend Karen Popovich. Stephanie and Charles were married on May 15, 2021, at The Gardens at Fearrington Village, the spot she had dreamed of since she was 5 years old. The guest list of 50 included friends and family like Stephanie’s parents, Dave Shortino and Denise Shortino, and Charles’ parents, Bob Gage and Pat Gage. “While it wasn’t the wedding we envisioned, it was very special and allowed us to really focus on the important aspect of marrying each other and becoming a family,” Stephanie says. The couple lives in Atlanta with their dog, Josie. CHM December 2021

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ooper Harris and Xavier Monks-Corrigan

met five years ago at the Bachelors Ball in Beverly Hills. Xavier was an Australian business executive, and Cooper was a TV actress on “The Young and the Restless.” They fell in love and joined forces to build their VC-backed technology company, Klickly. A Hillsborough native, Cooper credits a large part of her success to the innovation-focused curriculum of Emerson Waldorf School. The day after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she signed with a top agent in New York City, then moved to Los Angeles for a Paramount film. On June 28, 2019, Xavier flew Cooper to North Carolina and at a romantic picnic on the beaches of Manteo, he proposed. Cooper’s exact words were, “Are you serious right now?!” followed by “yes, yes, yes!” The couple was married on June 19, 2021, at Wilderose, the Harris family’s historical homeplace in Orange County. The 1840s home sits on 100 acres of countryside, a perfect venue for their “A Mid-Southern Night’s Dream”-themed wedding, styled like a “Downton Abbey” garden party. The bride’s classic silk Rivini dress was formerly worn by her mother, author Lynden Harris. More than 200 guests found accommodations at The Colonial Inn and The Carolina Inn. At the reception, they were treated to Southern classics by Southern Harvest Hospitality Group. The couple is looking to buy a home and spend time in Chapel Hill. CHM 88

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