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Feeling the Fitness A Zumba class for older adults offers both social and health benefits

Stir It Up We asked the winners of Best Place for Cocktails what to sip this summer

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Best of Three Lime & Lemon opened its largest location yet in Meadowmont

Blank Canvas Retirement means more time for one Carolina Meadows resident to paint

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Healthy at Home Experts share that there is more to aging-in-place design than meets the eye

Cooking Like We Mean It The chef behind Lantern talks cooking and eating in one of the best places in the world in an essay from a new UNC Press book

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Comfort Food In the wake of Beau Bennett’s death, the Beau Catering team leaned on one another, determined to provide his same level of enthusiasm

About Town Events not to miss

Noted What we’ve heard around our towns …

Beer Garden Steel String Brewery marks the one-year anniversary of its Pluck Farm

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Busy Bees Catch up with the couple behind King Cobra Apiary’s buzzworthy honey

A Daily Dose of Kindness Meet a local pediatrician who practices the golden rule

Summer Styles Elevate your look this season with fashion from our readers’ favorite women’s boutiques

Room to Grow Readers’ favorite architects and designers divulge how they cultivate kid-friendly havens

Dance with Me Triangle Youth Ballet’s Lauren Lorentz de Haas cultivates a love of movement in her students

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hotographer John Michael Simpson and I had already been at Belltree Cocktail Club for a few hours on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, adjusting garnishes and lighting so he could get the perfect shot for our cover. We were having a great time at the Carrboro bar, voted one of our readers’ favorite spots for cocktails – the friendly bartenders blasted music for us as we worked, and they crafted drink after delightful drink. As we packed up the lights and equipment, co-owner Nick Stroud encouraged us to stay a second longer and enjoy one of the lovely libations. I’d had my eye on The Violet. It was my kind of beverage, made with vodka and muddled blueberries and then topped with cava – an idyllic start to summer, my favorite season, with its long hours of daylight, warm weather and endless possibilities. A couple of Fridays later, I left work at 3:30 p.m. (our company does early-release Fridays till Labor Day), scooped up my best girl and loyal pup Olive, and headed out for downtown Hillsborough. We grabbed a patio table at The Wooden Nickel, a readers’ favorite for wings and a place I frequent for the monthly rotating guest beer series. Sitting in the shade with a pint of Tripping Animals’ Limonada Rosada, a pink lemonade sour, was just the mini pick-meup I needed after a week of editing stories for this issue. (Another thing that did the trick – a slice of Key lime pie from Kim’s Bake Shop next door.) It’s been widely reported that Americans are terrible at taking their vacation time. (One 2018 report showed that U.S. workers failed to use 768 million days of paid time off that year.) So, consider this a friendly nudge to take that vacation, a long weekend away, a much-needed mental health day or every single Friday you can leave early. And when you are in town, patronize your favorite local establishments this season – trust me, after all the past two years have taken from us, just being out and about at your trusty haunts can feel amazing. So, turn to page 86 for the entire list of results from our Best of Chapel Hill poll, and get going on your summer! CHM

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Congratulations To Our Outstanding Local Businesses The Chamber’s 2022 Business Excellence Award Winners! Businesswoman of the Year | Nora Spencer Young Professionals of the Year | Pavani Peri, Wes Rowe Community Impact Award | Trevor Holman Photography Innovative Business of the Year | Fitch Lumber & Hardware Large Business of the Year | Atma Hotel Group Mid-Sized Business of the Year | Carrboro Plumbing Inc. Micro-Enterprise of the Year | Carrboro Farmers’ Market New Business of the Year | Olmaz Jewelers Nonprofit of the Year | Hope Renovations

The Chamber’s 2022 Business Excellence Award Finalists! Community Impact Award | Orange County Living Wage, The HBA of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties Innovative Business of the Year | Kitware, Leigh Brain and Spine Large Business of the Year | Hendrick Southpoint Auto Mall, Wegmans Mid-Sized Business of the Year | Flyleaf Books, Carrboro Coffee Roasters Micro-Enterprise of the Year | Areté Float Studio, The Frame & Print Shop New Business of the Year | The Casual Pint, Craftboro Brewing Depot Nonprofit of the Year | Community Home Trust, Orange Literacy

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botanistandbarrel.com Visit Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm and pick as many berries as you can for charity. For every 25 pounds of blueberries picked, a pound of fresh berries will be donated to TABLE. The event also includes a pig pickin’ with farm-fresh fixings, live music from national touring artist Tre. Charles and wine and cider from Botanist and Barrel Tasting Room, which will also donate 5% of sales to TABLE.

burwellschool.org/events Head to the Burwell School Historic Site for an afternoon of tomato sampling. Attendees are encouraged to take the ripe tomatoes home, along with free tomato seed. The event will include live music, an auction and a pie contest, plus bloody marys from Saratoga Grill. Tickets for a picnic lunch of BLT sandwiches from Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery, which must be bought online in advance, are $30 if purchased by July 16, and $40 after.

Movies Under the Stars Thursdays, July 21-Aug. 18, 8 p.m. chapelhillarts.org Gather at The Forest Theatre for five summer showings of fan-favorite singalong films. The series is hosted by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture in collaboration with the Chapel Hill Public Library and Arts Everywhere UNC.

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‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ July 27-30, 7:30 p.m.; July 31, 2 p.m. playmakersrep.org PlayMakers Repertory Company presents its

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of local rising ninth graders through 2022 high school graduates. Based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin, this musical comedy features music and lyrics from William Finn and is directed by PlayMakers’ Tracy Bersley.

Paperhand Puppet Intervention Shows Weekends, Aug. 12-Sept. 18, 7 p.m. paperhand.org Experience a puppet show on a grand scale at The Forest Theatre during Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s annual summer series. Bring a cushion or blanket to sit on to enjoy the all-ages show featuring giant puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppetry, masks and stilt dancing. Presale tickets are available online, and limited tickets will be sold at the door. CHM

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Welcome Center Grand Opening

The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau opened the new Welcome Center on May 19 in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill at 308 W. Franklin St. The building, which was the former location of the Trail Shop and CholaNad, was completely transformed by architect Josh Gurlitz, owner of Gurlitz Architectural Group. Leah Pavao Linke, daughter of former Chapel Hill Town Council member Lee Pavao, spoke at the grand opening as the conference room of the welcome center is named after Lee, who died in May 2019. Executive Director Laurie Paolicelli and her team from the bureau welcomed attendees to the center, which provides inperson visitor services and tourist information and features a 10-foot-wide LED screen showcasing a welcome message from notables such as Gov. Roy Cooper and singer-songwriter James Taylor, who spent much of his childhood living in Chapel Hill. Photography by Melissa Crane CHM

1 Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau staff Patty Griffin, Laurie Paolicelli, Susan Rice, Marlene Barbera and Tina Fuller.

2 Mark Zimmerman and Steven Ray Miller with the Rainbow Ram. 3 Leah Pavao Linke, former Mayor Rosemary Waldorf and Mayor Pam Hemminger. 4 Spring Council, Colleen Minton and Keith Minton. 5 Town Council member Adam Searing, Josh Gurlitz, Council member Paris Miller-Foushee, Council member Michael Parker, Hillsborough Commissioner Mark Bell, Laurie Paolicelli, Steven Ray Miller, Alexandra Kandah and former Orange County Commissioners Alice Gordon and Moses Carey.

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1 Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee and Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils.

2 Kit Nowell, Carrboro Town Council member Danny Nowell and his daughters, Louise Nowell and Nell Nowell. 3 State Senator Valerie Foushee, Mia Burroughs and Jane Cousins. 4 Betty Curry (who serves on the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission and Racial Equity Commission for the Town of Carrboro), Carrboro Town Council member Randee Haven-O’Donnell and Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources staff members Corina Riley and Amber Hayes.

Carrboro Day Dozens of friends and neighbors came out to celebrate Carrboro Day at the Carrboro Town Commons on May 1. The annual event featured live music by Saludos Compay and Bluegrass Battleship, poetry readings, various kids activities and the Orange County Artists Guild’s Spring Art Show. The afternoon’s communitycentric festivities also included opportunities to engage with the town’s staff and to learn about local history and town resources. Photography courtesy of Town of Carrboro CHM

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Carolina Love Gala

1 Melissa Coward, Ricci Vernon, Ferol Vernon and Matt Coward.

On May 20, the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill hosted its annual gala at The Cloth Mill at Eno River featuring live and silent auctions, a catered dinner from Beau Catering, a Diamonds Direct jewelry raffle and live music. The House raised over $137,000, which will be used to continue providing support for families of patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. One of these families, the Hornes, shared their story with the gala’s guests. Photography by Heather Moss CHM

2 Samantha Bowen and Robert Bastidas. 3 Senior Director of Philanthropy Elizabeth Hullender and Executive Director Heather Shanahan of the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill.

On average, teachers spend over $750 of their own money to purchase supplies they need for the classroom. Kicking off the school year since 2003, the store has provided $460,000 of supplies to over 7,400 teachers. Learn more about the Foundation at

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Writers for Readers 2022

Orange Literacy held its annual fundraiser on May 15 in the Forest Theatre. Former Durham City Council member Pierce Freelon, a Grammynominated musician and author, read from his new book “Daddy-Daughter Day,” which was followed by a book signing. Orange Literacy distributed free copies of the book to young audience members. Fellow Grammy nominee Rissi Palmer, also from Durham, joined Pierce on stage for a musical performance. Photography by Belawal Ahmed CHM

1 Attendees Imani McLaughlin, Oliver McLaughlin and Gloria McLaughlin. 2 Board President Jon Jester, attendees David Routh, Anna Routh Barzin and Jenny Routh. 3 Country singer Rissi Palmer and Orange Literacy Executive Director Alice Denson. 4 Talia Sherer, Writers for Readers chair Susan Brown, author and singer Pierce Freelon and John Sherer.

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Tracks Local Music Fest In May, Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture hosted five local musical artists at the CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in partnership with Carolina Performing Arts. The free outdoor concert drew a crowd for Carrboro pop singer-songwriter Anne-Claire; indieAmericana band Dissimilar South; Treee City, the electronic music project of Durham-based DJ and producer Patrick Phelps-McKeown; Durham rapper, producer and songwriter Austin Royale; and punk band BANGZZ. Snacks and refreshments were available from Maple View Farm Ice Cream and Carolina Brewery. Photography by Isabella Reilly CHM

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TABLE’s Farewell to Sam Howell TABLE hosted an intimate fundraising dinner on April 22 to celebrate former UNC quarterback Sam Howell’s move to the NFL and to thank him for his support over the years. Guests, including Mack Brown and Sally Brown, Marcus Ginyard, Phil Longo and Tanya Longo, Alexander Julian, and Lee Pace and Sue Pace, mingled while enjoying food from former Crook’s Corner chef Bill Smith and drinks from The Crunkleton. Kirk Streb hosted the event, organized by Colleen Minton, with flowers from Jennifer Wood of Once Gathered. Vaughn Moore, executive chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, presided over the event that included a call for support where attendees made contributions and received memorabilia signed by Sam. TABLE raised more than $300,000 to support its future expansion plans. Photography by Matt Fedder CHM

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N OT E D. John Wortman, a third grader from Ephesus Elementary School,

served as the mayor of Chapel Hill on March 29. John has been making his own news podcast, “John News,” since April 2020 and interviewed Mayor Pam Hemminger that August. She decided to let John step into her shoes for a day this spring, and John spent the day at Chapel Hill Town Hall meeting and interviewing town officials. He even got to sign a proclamation declaring March 29 “Teacher Appreciation Day.” At press time, John was selling “I  John News” T-shirts on his website, ilovejohnnews.com, with plans to donate all proceeds to TABLE. The Child Care Services Association hosted the 2022 Triangle Child Care Awards in March to honor the contributions of early childhood educators, public servants and advocates of young children and their families. The CCSA recognized U.S. Rep. David Price, state Rep. Verla Insko and Michele Rivest in particular, honoring their roles in improving the lives of young children and early educators. Other recipients included Michelle Tuttle of Estes Children’s Cottage in Chapel Hill, one of two winners of the Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award.

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City Schools and is involved in a variety of youth advocacy programs. Youth winner Kendall Lytle, pictured below, is a senior at Middle

College High School at Durham Technical Community College and also serves as president of the Chapel HillCarrboro NAACP Youth Council. Business winner Habitat for Humanity of Orange County

has worked diligently to provide families safe and affordable homes. A team of 36 students from Orange High School and Cedar Ridge High School won first place and the Imagery Award at the FIRST Robotics Championship at Campbell University in April. This high school team, The Hedgehogs, spent weeks building their robot, Free Fall, to compete against other teams’ creations. The Hedgehogs will advance to the FIRST Championship in Houston to compete against more than 450 teams next April. The students included Ally Mitchell, Anthony Ruiz, Beck Tiani, Ben Stafford, Calvin Jones, Carolyn McShane, Christian Starkey, Colum DavisRawlins, Dominic Smith, Elle Carrasco, Hannah Buckner, Harper Trost, Ian Moore, Isaac Trost, Isabella Panek, Jacob Haney, Jake Keadey, Jarren Starkey, Katelyn Mitchell, Lexi Underwood, Mason Jordan, Max Saunders, Murilo Lopes, Nicholas Lane, Noah Frederick, Owen Howard, Riley Keadey, Rodrigo Alvarado Gomez, Rowan McCallum, Rylan Coyne, Samantha Rice, Sammy Howard, Sophia Cauwels, Stuart Doyle, Timothy Mitchell and William Strader.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced six award winners on April 28: • Aisha Howard of McDougle Elementary School received the Principal of the Year Award. • Lucas Paulsen of Carrboro High School received the Assistant Principal of the Year Award. • Emily Duncan, math teacher at Chapel Hill High School, received the Jeanette Blackwell Mentor Teacher Award. • Emily Giardina, CTE Fashion Design teacher at Carrboro High School, received the Promising New Teacher Award. • Debby Atwater, director of digital learning and libraries, and Tim Gibson, executive director of elementary schools, were each honored as Central Office Administrators of the Year. East Chapel Hill High School junior Pristine Onuoha was announced

a finalist in the Genes in Space competition in May for her experiment design on the impact of stem cell development on astronaut telomere dynamics. The winner of the national competition will have their experiment conducted on the International Space Station. Tammy Allred,

a thoracic and interventional pulmonary oncology nurse navigator at UNC Health, was honored

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On March 27, the 32nd annual Pauli Murray Award was given to two individuals and one organization demonstrating outstanding service to the community. Laila Bradford, winner of the adult category and pictured above, works for Chapel Hill-Carrboro

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in May as one of three national finalists for CURE Media Group’s 2022 Extraordinary Healer award in California. Tammy, second from left with Kristie Kahl, Patrick Dempsey and Darlene Burns, has spent 16 years in the field of nurse navigators. “It’s my dream job,” she says. “I look at every one of my patients as if they were family members, and I treat them as I would be treated.” Seventh-generation Chapel Hillian Danita Mason-Hogans received a yearlong fellowship from the Oral History Association in April as part of its “Diversifying Oral History Practice: A PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON Fellowship Program for Under/Unemployed Oral Historians.” Danita plans to use the funds for her project, “The Invisible Town: A Critical Oral History of Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina.”

President Joe Biden has appointed Carrboro resident Diane Robertson to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. She is an award-winning film producer, a voting rights activist and sits on the board of PlayMakers Repertory Company. The committee serves as community representatives of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, located in Washington. Diane was the only North Carolinian to be appointed.

BIZ BRIEFS The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau celebrated the opening of its new welcome center on 308 W. Franklin St. in May. A key feature of the space is a 10-foot-wide LED screen displaying welcome messages from notable figures like singer-songwriter James Taylor and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Chapel Hill ranked No. 4 on WalletHub’s 2022 list of Best Small Cities for Basketball Fandom and ranked No. 1 for College Basketball Fan Engagement. The Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area ranked No. 6 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Places to Live list among the 150 most populous metro areas in the country. Carrboro was ranked fifth best in 24/7 Tempo’s list of small towns for the arts in the U.S. The rankings were determined by employment and arts establishments in each town; Carrboro has 3.4 arts institutions per 1,000 establishments as well as 3.4 arts employees per 1,000 employees.

Magnolia Network featured Graduate Chapel Hill in its original series, “Handcrafted Hotels.” The episode premiered April 29 on discovery+. Big Spoon Roasters is moving from the space it’s occupied since 2013 at 4517 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. 103-B in Durham to set up shop in

a more than 20,000-square-foot warehouse at 500 Meadowlands Dr. in Hillsborough. Big Spoon will occupy about 16,500 square feet by August of this year, with plans to expand into the remaining space within three years. In March, the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a $41.1 million plan for a new Orange County Southern Branch library and cultural

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center in Carrboro. Over 100 community members gathered at the site, 203 S. Greensboro St., for a groundbreaking ceremony

on May 5. The 49,550-square-foot development will be the largest public facility in Carrboro community history and will play a crucial role in promoting literacy, education and cultural opportunities for the community. The Frame & Print Shop of Chapel Hill has found its forever home at University Place with a new outside entrance facing South Estes Drive, nestled between Verizon and William Travis Jewelry. For nearly 50 years,

The Frame & Print Shop has been a go-to spot for art restoration, dry mounting and purchasing unique local art and UNC prints. Owners Becky Woodruff, pictured, and Bob Woodruff also recently purchased Framemakers, which is located in Timberlyne Shopping Center. Carillon Assisted Living changed its name to TerraBella Hillsborough in November after being bought by Discovery Senior Living. CIMG Residential Mortgage celebrated the opening of its new Chapel Hill office at 1300 Environ Way with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 9. The honors were done by CEO Jeremy Salemson, President Jennifer Salemson and Vice President and COO Clint Myers.

Martha Newport Realty Group has changed its name to alignmint. This change went into effect April 11. “When I created this company, it was just me, and most agents name their companies after themselves,” founder Martha Newport said in an announcement. “Now, eight years later, it’s not about me. It’s about our incredible team and the amazing clients who trust us.” The firm has a team of eight real estate agents. Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill is

now open for guests. Located at 1742 Fordham Blvd., the hotel features 98 rooms, a fitness

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In May, OVME opened in Chapel Hill at 97 S. Elliott Rd., its second North Carolina location. The medical aesthetic enterprise offers a plethora of services in its studios across the country, like Botox, laser hair removal, medical-grade facials and more by skilled health care providers. A Chapel Hill location of Blo Blow Dry Bar opened in Eastgate Crossing on May 27. The owner, local nurse Pragati Patel, says she frequented Blo Bars in New York City and saw an opportunity in the area after moving in 2020. The salon’s services include prom looks, wedding packages and everyday styles for all. In March, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties hosted the community for an open house and ribbon cutting of its stand-alone facility at 505 Craig St. The Craig Gomains Club in Northside features a spacious backyard and is only a five-minute walk from where the Chapel Hill club got its start in 2016 at Northside Elementary School. Ceremony Salon has moved to 200 N. Greensboro St. Ste. A16, next to Weaver Street Market in

Carrboro. The new location opened April 21, with free parking in front of the salon and surrounding lots at Carr Mill Mall.

ARTS & CULTURE In March, UNC class of 1977 alumnus Michael Joyner gave a collection of more than 140 16th-century engravings to the Ackland Art Museum. Created by Theodor de Bry, the artworks depict some of North Carolina’s first inhabitants, the Algonquin people of Roanoke Island. This donation is the first of the museum’s new initiative, Ackland Exchange, in collaboration with UNC Pembroke to share their collections. The North Carolina Museum of Art’s perennial fundraiser, Art in Bloom, took place over five days in March. The exhibit included floral art

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by Morgan Moylan, owner of West Queen Studio in Hillsborough. Morgan’s piece was inspired by the flowers of Kenya and won the event’s people’s award. Sixteen reproductions of acrylic and digital art by local artist and interior designer Sarah Hamlett were featured by Splashworks, a home decor brand, at the spring High Point Market. Sarah is a senior designer with Catherine French Design. Set in 1930s Hillsborough, the courtroom drama “On the Banks of the Eno” debuted over two weekends in May at the Old Orange County Courthouse and the Chapel Hill Courthouse. The story centers a young teacher on trial for a murder at the Eno River. The play was written by the Seymour Playwrights entirely via Zoom during COVID-19. Production was supported by the Orange County Arts Commission, and profits from ticket sales were donated to the Orange County Historical Museum. In February, students from Culbreth Middle School, McDougle Middle School and Smith Middle School participated virtually in a poetry slam competition hosted by the Mu Omicron Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. McDougle Middle student Aylin Velasco Pantaleon received first place and a prize of $75 while Smith Middle’s Maeve Waugh Stewart and Zola de la Luz Ramirez received second and third place, respectively. Chapel Hill author and UNC School of Law professor Katie Rose Guest Pryal won the Gold Medal for Romance at the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards. The novel, “Take Your Charming Somewhere Else,” is the sixth book in her Hollywood Lights series, novels following a tightknit group of 20-somethings as they navigate life in Los Angeles. Bernard Herman, professor of southern studies

and folklore at UNC, is the editor of a collection of essays, “The Unfinished Business of Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South,” released June 28. The essays were written by authors from all over the world and focus on the history and cultural power of art by southern African Americans. 

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Carrboro author Susan Reintjes released her newest book, “The Exchange” in 2022, which tells the story of a family centered in a strange phenomenon: Across the world, endangered animals are disappearing and reappearing in safer environments as life-saving supplies and resources are miraculously delivered in their place to countries devastated by war and natural disasters. Sisters Lisa Becker and Lindsay Barlow’s children’s book, “Izzy and the Lost Butterfly,” was named a Distinguished Favorite in the picture books category by the 2022 Independent Press Award. This is the pair’s first book together, which started as a fun way to be creative and keep in touch with each other. Lindsay lives in Denver, and Lisa is located in Chapel Hill. The Gregg Museum of Art & Design in Raleigh is featuring a sculpture collection by Chapel Hill artist Eric Serritella, called “Sharing Spaces,” on display until Dec. 3. His ceramic sculptures mimic the processes of aging and decay and were created to inspire viewers to think critically about their relationship with the natural environment. Chapel Hill author Patti Meredith released a new book, “South of Heaven,” in April. Set in the sandhills of Carthage, North Carolina, the novel tells the tale of two estranged sisters forced back under the same roof, intertwined themes of second chances, unexpected consequences and the undeniable bond of family.

The National Endowment for the Arts announced its first round of recommended awards for the fiscal year 2022 in January, with more than $33 million in project funds available. Local recipients include The Sun Magazine, which received $10,000 for literary arts; UNC on behalf of PlayMakers Repertory Company received $15,000 for theater; PBS North Carolina received $20,000 for media arts; and the Orange County Arts Commission received $25,000 for a public art festival.

ON THE MOVE Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Child Care Services Association president Marsha Basloe to the North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. She will continue her work of combating early childhood homelessness as part of the council.

when she retired after 23 years. In a newsletter announcement, the department shared heartfelt thanks to Terry for the difference she made on the lives of older adults in Orange County.

Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $5 million in funding to Orange Habitat and $4.5 million to Durham Habitat in March. The donation will help facilitate Orange Habitat’s goal to increase home production from 12 to 20 homes per year over the next two years as well as other future building opportunities. “It is my hope that this gift will be a major accelerator, allowing us to serve even more families and ensure our organization’s future for chapelhillmagazine.com

Raleigh-based nonprofit The Jandy Ammons Foundation announced 10 North Carolina nonprofits as recipients of a combined total award of $418,131. A portion of that amount will go to Wonder Connection – an organization providing hands-on science and nature activities to hospitalized kids and teens – and will be used to plant a learning garden in the neuroscience courtyard at UNC Health.

On April 29, the Orange County Department on Aging said goodbye to Passmore Center Operations and Program Manager Terry Colville

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years to come with more innovative communities like Crescent Magnolia and Weavers Grove,” says Orange Habitat President and CEO Jennifer Player.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools appointed a new deputy superintendent of operations, Al Ciarochi. He assumed his new position July 1, coming to the area after a 30-yearlong career in public education in Virginia. “Together, we’ll uphold our commitment to excellence and enhance our efforts to increase

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access, opportunities and equitable outcomes for all students, staff and families,” he says. Tiffany Cheshire was

promoted from interim principal to principal of Guy B. Phillips Middle School in April. Tiffany

has been with the district since 2009 and was named interim principal in October 2021. Bryant Bailey, a utility maintenance technician for the Town of Hillsborough, retired on April

29. He worked within the water distribution and wastewater collection division for more than 25 years. In the town’s newsletter, Bryant says he hopes they’ll continue to call him when they need help locating a water meter. DeVante’ Pettiford was

named the next head coach of Orange High School’s football team, making him the first Black head football coach in the school’s history. DeVante’ is an alumnus of Orange High and played linebacker and defensive line at Virginia State University. The Chamber For a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro’s Vice President and Chief of Staff Justin Simmons has left after

10 years. After finishing divinity school, he moved to Chapel Hill and started as the Chamber’s member relations specialist and President and CEO Aaron Nelson’s executive assistant in 2011. On evenings and weekends, Justin helped build startup church Love Chapel Hill, where he is now the lead pastor. Dr. Robin Scott retired from Healing Paws Veterinary Hospital at the end of June. Robin

has worked in various veterinary medicine capacities for 23 years. She plans to celebrate her retirement by moving to the North Carolina coast with her family and furry friends, Nemo, Sprocket and Ellie.

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welcomed certified physician assistant Diana Walker to the team in July. Diana is passionate about using her medical skills in the cosmetology setting to help her patients achieve the highest level of confidence. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest in 2011 and her master’s of physician assistant practice from Campbell University in 2015. Elaine Maisner of UNC Press announced her

retirement on April 1 after nearly 28 years. The executive editor spent a total of 35 years in the publishing industry, first at Yale University Press and then in Chapel Hill. Elaine plans to enjoy retirement by focusing on her political and food justice work, earning her certification to teach Iyengar Yoga and traveling more.

After a nationwide search, Kidzu Children’s Museum named Jamie Holcomb its CEO on April 26. Jamie is the former chair of the board at Kidzu and has been the museum’s interim executive director since September 2021. Effective Aug. 1, Patrick Abele will return to Orange County Schools

as deputy superintendent of operations. Patrick was the school system’s COO until 2019 when he joined Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools as the superintendent for support services.

IN OTHER NEWS Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill announced their

Hometown Ambassadors program, which aims to offer visitors insight into Chapel Hill and Carrboro through guided historical tours.

To become a Hometown Ambassador during the program’s trial run from July through September, email Missy Julian-Fox at mjulianfox@gmail.com. NorthState and Orange County announced in April a public-private partnership to provide ultra-high-speed fiber internet to nearly 28,000 homes and businesses in Orange County. The project, one of the largest of its kind in North Carolina history, includes the installation of approximately 990 miles of fiber in Orange County. Service is expected to be available in some areas by spring 2023.

IN MEMORIAM Former Carrboro Mayor Robert “Bob” Drakeford died on May 16. Robert was Carrboro’s first and only Black mayor, serving the town from 1977 to 1983. He will be remembered for his vision and planning for the town, as well as his dedication to collaborating with other progressive mayors in the South. Robert was 77 years old. CHM

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MOMO’S Master Made-to-order Himalayan dumplings. 110 N. Columbia St.; 919-903-9051; momosmaster.com

1922 Coffee cafe with grab-and-go options. 140 E. Franklin St.; carolinacoffeeshop.com

Pirate Captain Ramen, seafood, smoothie bowls. 163 E. Franklin St.; piratecaptainch.com

Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159 ½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.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

Basecamp Restaurant and bar serving small plates and a variety of international dishes. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch. 105 E. Franklin St.; basecampchapelhill.com Buena Vibra Authentic Caribbean cuisine. 157 E. Rosemary St; 919-903-9029; buenavibranc.com COMING SOON – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Hot and cold subs, hand-pulled meats, 12hour roasted turkey and quality cheeses. 127 Franklin St.; capriottis.com Carolina Coffee Shop Casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.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 Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425; timeout247.com

TRU Deli & Wine Bar Build-your-own sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas and imported snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com

Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpresstogo.com

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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; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com Hibachi & Company Japanese fast-casual spot serving healthy hibachi- and teriyakistyle dishes. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-8428; hibachicompany.com

411 West Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com

Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-9047659; alsburgershack.com

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

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

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

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

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

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Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com COMING SOON – BOMBOLO Sandwiches, pasta dishes and small plates. 104 N. Graham St.; bombolochapelhill.com Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.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

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

Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955; cosmiccantina.com

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, schmears. ‘Nuff said. 174 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4228; dameschickenwaffles.com

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Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-9421800; carolinabrewery.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 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 CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com

Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients. 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

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

Clean Juice Certified organic juices, smoothies, bowls and snacks. Eastgate Crossing; 919-590-5133; cleanjuice.com Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market All-day breakfast, sushi and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.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

Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/chapelhill-bake-shop Il Palio at The Siena Hotel Italian specialties like butternut squash ravioli. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com

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

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

Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com

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

La Résidence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com

Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.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

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Merritt’s Grill Famous BLTs, breakfast sandwiches, burgers. 1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897; merrittsblt.com

The Loop Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; thelooprestaurant.com

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

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

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

Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/my-drive

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Mint Indian Cuisine North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com 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

Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken and sides like maduros and tostones. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; alpacachicken.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 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 The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beer, wine and ice-cream sandwiches. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 5; 919967-2626; chapelhill. thecasualpint.com CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.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

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Just Salad Salads, wraps, smoothies, soups, grain bowls and more. 111 S. Elliott Rd.; 984-999-3700; justsalad.com

Monterrey Mexican Grill Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more. Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; letsgotomonterrey.com Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill Osteria Georgi House-made pasta, braised meat dishes and antipasto. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 100; 919-375-0600; osteriageorgi.com Piero’s Pasta & Wine A variety of pasta dishes, soups and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 984-999-4826; pierospasta.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, donuts, chicken and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; risebiscuitschicken.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 COMING SOON – Thaiphoon Bistro Thai cuisine, curry, stir-fry, soups and salads. 1704 E. Franklin St.; thaiphoonbistro.com

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

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

NEWS BITES Atlas bar opened in March at 118 E. Main St. in Carrboro. It is open 5 p.m. to midnight, serving wine, classic cocktails, like Tom Collins and French 75s, and creative mixed drinks like “Sundays with B.B.” featuring strawberry, ginger, rum and rosé.

University Place Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com bartaco Tacos, fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com

At press time, The Purple Bowl, located at 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. B, was to expand in June into the vacant Ste. A, formerly occupied by Toppers Pizza.

Flying Biscuit Cafe All-day breakfast and Southern favorites like shrimp and grits. flyingbiscuit.com Hawkers Inspired by Southeast Asia’s street fare, this eatery features homemade favorites, from dumplings to curries. Outdoor seating available. 919-415-1799; eathawkers.com

Chick-fil-A might return to University Place after its development team shared a site plan with the Town of Chapel Hill Community Design Commission during a meeting in March. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant with a dining room and two drive-thru lanes would replace the former K&W Cafeteria, which closed in 2020.

Maple View Mobile Ice-cream outpost of the iconic Hillsborough shop. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com

Lime & Basil on West Franklin Street closed on April 6. “It has been a beautiful (almost) 16-year journey and one of the greatest pleasures of my life to have been able to serve this wonderful local community,” owner Tuan Le posted on Facebook. “This has by far been the hardest decision that I’ve ever had to make, but I look forward to what the future brings.”

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

The restaurant formerly called Mosaic Café and Bistro officially changed its name to Mosaic Tapas Bistro & Wine Bar in March. Mosaic no longer offers daytime or café service and instead focuses on tapas, wine and cocktails in a casual bistro atmosphere. 

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 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.; 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.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; thepigrestaurant.com/piggyback 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

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 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

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Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266; sagevegetariancafe.com

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Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deepdish pizzas plus an array of Italian comfort food. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com Yopop Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209 Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com Coco Espresso, Bistro & Bar 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

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 The Poplar Cafe Coffee shop offering coffee, tea, hot chocolate, wine, mimosas, beer and specialty drinks, plus Deli Edison bagels and schmears. 1114 Environ Way, East 54; facebook.com/thepoplarcafenc Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805; order.thaipalacechapelhill.com Meadowmont Village COMING SOON – Bluebird French bistrostyle restaurant. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; bluebirdnc.com Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com

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Kahlovera Mexican bar and grill. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4537; kahloveratacos.com 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 Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.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

COMING SOON – Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. 410 N. Greensboro St.; breakawaync.co 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

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee. 610 Market St., Ste. 101-C; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Market and Moss American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. 700 Market St.; 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood, Italian dishes. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items available as grab and go. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

CARRBORO Downtown 401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 919-390-3598; 401main.com Acme Food & Beverage Co. Entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com

Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups, fritti and gelato. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com Speakeasy on Main Cocktail lounge with live music. 100 E. Main St.; facebook.com/ speakeasyonmainstreet

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 27 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square

Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with taps of craft beer. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries. 708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com

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

Spotted Dog Vegetarian- and veganfriendly entrees. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com

Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com

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Open Eye Cafe Freshly roasted coffee by Carrboro Coffee Roasters, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919968-9410; openeyecafe.com

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

Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net

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

Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com

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

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

COMING SOON – LA Tequila and Eats LatinAsian fusion cuisine. 307 E. Main St. Unit 170 Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St.; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com

Lanza’s Cafe Coffeehouse serving tea and meads in addition to local pastries, small plates and daily specials. 601 W. Main St.; 919-967-9398

Vecino Brewing Co. Craft beer and flavorful small plates. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-391-6788; vecinobrewing.com

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

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Mel’s Commissary & Catering Changing lunch-only menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com

Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com

Mosaic Tapas Bistro & Wine Bar A trendy tapas and wine bar with a relaxed bistro atmosphere. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; mosaicbistro.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 Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100 E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.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

B-Side Lounge Small plates and inspired cocktails. As of press time, temporarily closed. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.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 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 Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com

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Weaver Street Market Hot food bar items are available as grab and go. Carr Mill Mall; 919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop

NEWS BITES Chef Yung Nay, who owns Iza Whiskey & Eats in Carrboro, is slated to open a new Latin-Asian fusion restaurant next door called LA Tequila and Eats this fall in the former Ceremony Salon space at 370 E. Main St., Ste. 170.

N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza 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

National chain Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is slated to open its second location in the area as soon as this summer at 127 E. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. It specializes in sandwiches, cheesesteaks and subs.

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; letsgotomonterrey.com

Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias of Giorgios Hospitality & Lifestyle Group announced a Wilmington location for his restaurant Kipos. Opening this summer, it will maintain the brand’s focus on Greek cuisine while putting more emphasis on seafood. The coastal expansion is designed as a modern contrast to its rustic Chapel Hill counterpart. In other news, Giorgios received the restaurateur of the year award from the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association during the 2022 Stars of the Industry award ceremony on April 18 at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

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 El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic from-scratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/homepage.html Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta Company Baked goods, coffee, wine and all-day cafe offering pasta, sandwiches and salads. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; hillsboroughbakeshop.com

Stephanie Crowe, Jason Crowe, Spencer Welborn, Blair Welborn, Judson Welborn and Natalie Rice, along with head brewer Alex Leonard, hope to open Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough by the end of 2022. Located at 329 Allison St., just a few minutes’ walk from Gold Park, it will be the first craft brewery to operate in Hillsborough since 2018. – Compiled by Ben Crosbie

Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com The House at Gatewood Supper club serving comfort food and special events venue. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Kim’s Bake Shop Homemade baked goods from brownies and doughnuts to “whookies” and pie. 111 N. Churton St.; downtownpies.com La Muñeca Ice Cream Paletas, esquites and dorilocos. 131 Mayo St.; la-muneca-ice-cream.business.site Los Altos Mexican dishes, such as tacos and chiles rellenos. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177; losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com Lupita’s Meat Market and Taqueria Authentic Mexican food including tamales, barbacoa and carnitas. 633 Cornelius St.; 919-296-9000 Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com

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Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; 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 Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine, frose and more. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com

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501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 69 Knox Way, Ste. 110; 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

Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 104 N. Churton St.; 984-245-9571

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

Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8566; napolihillsborough.com

Town Hall Burger & Beer Burgers plus tacos, wings and salads. 58 Chapelton Ct.; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com

Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.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.; 919-2450601; radiuspizzeria.net Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; thesaratogagrill.com Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, baked goods, pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com The Village Diner Southern fare and takeout pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-2458915; villagedinernc.com

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Governors Village Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizza, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-9679990; flairfusionrestaurant.com Tarantini Italian Restaurant Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com North Chatham Village/Cole Park Plaza Captain John’s Dockside Fish & Crab House American seafood dishes. 11550 U.S. Hwy. 15501 N.; 919-968-7955; docksidechapelhill.com Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant Mexican dishes with vegetarian options. 11552 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 205; 919-929-8012; guanajuatomexicanrestaurant.net

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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 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 COMING SOON – Ta Contento Mex Fresh Food Authentic Mexican food, like tacos, burritos, guacamole and fajitas. 11620 US 15-501 Hwy. N. Chapel Hill; 919-945-4819; ta-contento.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

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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

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

Mi Cancun Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Outdoor seating available. 114 Russet Run; 919-542-3858; micancunmx.com

The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat

New Japan Hibachi-style Japanese cooking. 90 Lowes Dr.; 919-542-4380

Cafe Root Cellar American cuisine and “go big or go home” seasonal dishes. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; caferootcellar.com

Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews and live music. Open April through October. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/roost East Street China Inn Chinese dishes, dine in or carry out. 630 East St.; 919-545-0259

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 120 Lowes Dr. #100; 919-5452300; carolinabrewery.com

Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Grains and greens bowls, small plates and bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com

Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Reservations are needed. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house

Fair Game Beverage Co. Spirits, wine, beer and cider tastings plus snacks and specialty local food items. 220 Lorax Ln.; 919-5486884; fairgamebeverage.com Greek Kouzina Made-from-scratch hummus, gyros, kebabs and more. 964 East St.; 919-542-9950; greekkouzina.com Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Burgers, cheesesteaks and frozen custard. 987 East St.; 919-542-1312; hwy55.com/locations/pittsboro

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Metal Brixx Cafe Vortex Roasters’ coffee and espresso plus tea, lemonade and gelato. 213 Lorax Ln.; 919-444-2202 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 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

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

Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast. Serving dinner only. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com

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

S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.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 John’s Pizza Restaurant Pizzas, pastas, wraps, calzones and strombolis. 122 Sanford Rd.; 919-542-5027; johnspizzarestaurant.com

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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Tienda Hispana El Rayo Hispanic goods including Mexican pastries and packaged foods and drinks. 119 Hillsboro St. Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.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

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

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The Sycamore at Chatham Mills Upscale steakhouse. 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 530; 919-704-8731; thesycamoreatchathammills. com

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hat’s in a name? A lot, it turns out. In the case of Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar – the budding brand of local Indian restaurants, which just opened its third location in Meadowmont Village – that’s especially true. Think about it for a second: Limes and lemons, while siblings from the same citrus family, have very unique colors and tastes and uses. For all they have in common, ultimately, they’re not identical. The same goes for Indian cuisine. Despite being so geographically close, the country’s northern and southern regions have their own distinct style, spices and flavors. So although Lime & Lemon owners Ravi Jeyaraman and Mayil Rajendran all originally hail from southern India – think dosa and parotta as traditional dishes – they also

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ive months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a highprofile food writer tweeted part of a letter he had received from a food colleague: “The nastiness that seems to permeate the national conversation in the U.S. has seeped into food as well. No longer is it a way to bring people together, but just another way to find fault with other people and to drive people away.” Before that moment, this statement would have drifted by unnoticed, but that day it was uniformly contested, and the writer doubled down: “For 200,000 years. [Food] did, does and will.” The idea that food is an inherently unifying force that transcends systemic racism contradicts reality and contorts history. When I moved to North Carolina from New York in 1995, I also believed that food had the power to defy differences and bring people together. I had no understanding of my own role in the system of white supremacy on which our food choices depend. I naively believed that progressive policy and market-driven consumer choice could make radical change. I also had no idea that I was moving to one of the best places to cook and eat in the world. The first time I went to the Carrboro Farmers Market, it was still shaded by the remains of an old textile mill. The best eggs (and stewing hens) came from vegetarian farmer Cathy Jones and her stonemason partner, Mike Perry. His enormous wood-burning oven in their pasture was the center of an open-invitation Fourth of July picnic that hundreds attended. Stanley Hughes was growing vegetables and raising hogs, chickens and organic tobacco on his third-generation 100-year-old farm Pine Knot Farms. He introduced me to okra so tender and juicy you could eat it raw. A former Long Island fisherman turned farmer, John Soehner, shared advice and gallows humor, along with free boxes of vegetables and flowers to cooks who passed by his stand. Across the street was Tom Robinson’s seafood market,

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In Chatham County, Andy Goldstein opened his berry patches Youngblood raised chickens and built a small processing plant on his free to restaurant workers and shared own land. His birds – hatched, raised and slaughtered on the farm – family recipes for his persimmons were slow-growing breeds who spent their days outdoors on pasture. It and pears on the back of invoices was the first time I tasted chicken that didn’t taste like chicken, which handwritten on the margins of is to say, chicken. “The Far Side” comics. Our friends I started cooking early in college, first in a hot pot in my dorm room were starting to raise shiitakes grown and then working as a line cook under women chefs in neighborhood on real oak logs instead of sawdust as restaurants in New York City’s East Village. I loved it, but the used in the commercial production of relentless maleness, racism and economic structure of even progressive most mushrooms. Lee Calhoun’s heirloom restaurants made the idea of a kitchen career as appealing as working Southern apples, many of which he had saved on the floor of an investment bank or a meatpacking plant. from extinction, were a gift and a history lesson. But in North Carolina, what I was learning and eating confirmed to We sourced as much local food as we could year-round and me that I wanted to work with food. By 2000, my brother, Brendan, learned how to preserve fleeting Southern fruit – strawberries, and I were ready to open our own restaurant in Chapel Hill. Our cherries, plums, peaches, muscadines, figs, maypops and pawpaw. budget was tight when we found a storefront with a tiny kitchen Citrus came to us from the L’Hoste family in Plaquemines where we would do most of the construction with our family Parish, Louisiana. Our sticky rice was grown and friends. One of my earliest food memories from my by Chue Lee, a Hmong immigrant from New Jersey childhood was of my parents cooking together, Laos who farmed in Marion, near preparing fried rice from Virginia Lee and Craig Claiborne’s Asheville. We found fresh buckwheat classic 1970s work, “The Chinese Cookbook.” Our favorite for soba and dumplings. Illegal raw milk celebration meal was driving into the city for Peking duck. and cheese were acquired from friends Paying homage to this food culture that we loved felt I can’t name. right. 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Our father, Vince, painted the kitchen ceiling early are a triple threat: cultivators of acres of grass, livestock This essay was on the morning of New Year’s Eve and then helped us cook managers who recognize each of their pasture-raised taken from “Edible North for a crazy late-night party that ended only when a security Jersey cows by their udders and, when the chores are Carolina” by alarm went off at 3 a.m. done, artisan cheese makers. Their primary concern is Marcie Cohen I didn’t identify as a chef. The ubiquitous “Yes, chef!” the health of their animals, and it shows in their awardFerris, published by University shouted in all the kitchens I had worked was kitsch, winning cheeses and deep flavor of their whey-fed pork. of North deployed only ironically or savagely. Brendan and I Their pork is rightly twice as expensive as that of Niman Carolina Press established arbitrary, anti-1990s fusion rules to distance Ranch and five times as expensive as commodity meat in May. 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hen asked about the most salient trait of her late husband, Lauren Erickson Bennett didn’t hesitate for a moment. “Largest personality. Huge personality,” she says. “He was a show in and of himself.” After Beau Bennett’s untimely death from an intracranial brain hemorrhage at the age of 45 last October, Lauren affirmed that the most important way to honor and preserve his legacy was to simply “keep the passion going” when it came to his catering company, Beau Catering. Lauren, who also runs her own financial planning company, Erickson Advisors, has had to take on a much larger role with Beau Catering at a time when events are roaring back onto calendars. Through every busy day, Lauren continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining Beau’s level of infectious energy and treating clients the way he did. “He would bring the excitement level way up,” she says. “Continuing to engage with the customer that way is

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rowing up with two uncles who were homebrewers, Eric Knight was immersed in the beer industry early on. He always knew he wanted to create a community spot that was “welcoming, warm and casual.” When Eric and his three friends decided to launch Steel String Brewery

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also partner with hunger relief organizations like TABLE, PORCH and Farmer Foodshare to give back to the community through profitsharing nights. “We pride ourselves on being good neighbors to folks and trying to be as locally involved as possible,” Eric says. Open Friday through Sunday, Pluck Farm welcomes all ages and four-legged friends. “I’ve found on an average Saturday, there’s probably 25 children and 10 dogs,” Eric says. “It’s been a really great space for [people] to bring their kids to. Parents can enjoy a beer and food from a food truck, talk to the adults and let their kids play safely.” Food trucks like Pork in the Road and The Tasty Turkey-Cue are often parked at the farm, and customers like Theo Kassebaum enjoy them as a complement to a favorite brew. “I started going to Steel String [in Carrboro] in the summer of 2020,” Theo says. “As far as Pluck Farm goes, the outdoor space is lovely, and I always look forward to seeing what food trucks will be around on the weekend!” As a graduate student at UNC, she finds it a great place to be productive in the afternoons and evenings or just spend time with family and friends. For the future of Steel String and Pluck Farm, Eric says he and the team are working to settle in, with production expanding from 800 barrels a year to roughly 1,200 barrels since brewing moved to Pluck Farm. “We’re definitely focusing on the everyday experience and want [Pluck Farm] to be a relaxing place where people know they can come and share a beer with a friend, get food truck food and just sit on a picnic table in a beautiful space,” he says. 

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here’s no competition between the taste of local raw honey and that which comes in a bear-shaped bottle. Business owners Ali Iyoob and Alicia Ballard know this all too well, which is why the couple started King Cobra Apiary – a honey farm – back in 2017.

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Alicia Ballard talks to Emerson Chamberlain, 3, and Reid Chamberlain about honey at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market. (The same morning, her partner, Ali Iyoob, manned the booth at the Durham Farmers Market.)

“There was definitely a need for local honey on a more commercial level in this area for a good while. There were some fantastic beekeepers in the area who retired before we started our business,” Ali says. “We [got] such a great response from the community – people who really love the honey of the area and weren’t able to get it. We’re really thankful that we’ve been able to become that source for them.” They got their start in beekeeping after working as honey bee research technicians together at Eurofins Agroscience Services after college. Ali graduated with a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from UNC in 2015, and Alicia earned a degree in plant biology and entomology from NC State in 2016. “When we first started, we really did not have a whole lot of hives,” Ali says. “We were very much bootstrapping it. Everything we did was very calculated. … We were working as hard as we could with what we had to grow the business.” Five years later, the couple handles all aspects of the business themselves, from taking care of their hives to

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packaging and selling their products. Alicia also works full time as an entomologist. Ali says they both clock in around 80 hours per week. King Cobra’s honey comes from hives all across Orange County as they contract small pieces of land, mostly on local cattle farms, to house the majority of their colonies. Ali keeps the hives that need special attention on the farm where they live. Their homestead is also home to their self-serve honey stand, where customers can stop by anytime from dawn till dusk to buy honey, beeswax candles, ornaments and more. The shop started during the COVID-19 lockdowns as a way for their regular customers to still get their honey fix without coming into contact with others. “It was so convenient as we ended up growing the business even more and our time was just getting so stretched,” Ali says. “We were out beekeeping all the time, and it honestly left very little time to sell the actual honey.” Visitors have come from all over the East Coast to get a taste and sign their guest book. Otherwise, their products can be found in a variety of places around the area. King Cobra’s honey is now in

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[her job] with five children, I certainly could do this with one child!” So in 1995, Kim left South Florida, where she had earned her bachelor’s in biology and microbiology from Florida Atlantic University. She had been the first in her family to go to college, and then, at 35, with her 5-yearold daughter, Sara, in tow, she entered medical school at UNC. By 2002, Kim had a second daughter, Savanna, and completed a medical degree plus a Ph.D. with a dissertation on hematopoietic stem cell development and gene therapy. Four years later, Kim finished her pediatric residency at UNC Children’s Hospital, won a Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching award from the UNC School of Medicine and opened Village Pediatrics of Chapel Hill in Southern Village. Inside the clinic, the walls are lined with ceramic tiles hand-decorated by young patients. Every exam room is decorated in a different theme – one with a large colorful world map, one with a serene tropical beach scene and another with a family of giraffes. When Kim walks through the door, she takes her time to listen and to be fully present for every patient. 66

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“There are lots of good doctors,” Kim says. “Technically, you can be a good doctor, but not everybody is a good person, right? We can teach you how to do the job, but we can’t teach you how to be a nice person.” Kim says every person on her staff is selected based on merit and compassion. “We are very patient-centered, family-centered in our approach to care,” she says about the clinic that serves 3,000 patients. “We accept all patients regardless of their insurance type or if they’re self-pay. We also accept people who vaccinate and people who don’t vaccinate. Not every practice will do that, which I think is unfortunate because everybody deserves care. Our mission is – whether you are a patient, a visitor or a staff member – [for] everyone who comes through the door [to] feel welcome.” Since establishing her practice 16 years ago, Kim has preferred straightforward patient communication. “We answer the phones directly,” she says. “There’s no voice tree trying to get through to find the right person to talk to.” And though she no longer does house calls, the clinic does keep Saturday morning hours. “We actually used to have even more extended hours, but COVID-19 has changed a lot of things,” Kim says. “The demand just hasn’t been there. Things have really shifted with the pandemic. And I think one of the things is maybe parents aren’t working as much, or they’re working from home so they’re more flexible in their hours. There just hasn’t been a high demand after 5 p.m.” The longevity of her practice has allowed her to see patients grow up and return to the clinic with kids of their own. And, there are patients who have an extra special place in Kim’s heart. “I think I have a huge affinity for neurodiverse populations,” Kim says. “Kids with autism. Kids with ADHD. Kids struggling with behavioral mental health challenges, especially through the pandemic. I have a couple of patients now in their early 20s, kids with autism, who have grown up in the practice. I enjoy taking care of them and their families and helping to guide decisions and things like that. I try to make myself available to them and then leave a lot of flexibility in my schedule in order to get people in urgently, if needed. And, it’s very rewarding watching them grow up into productive adults.” Today, Kim thinks of her own daughters who are 32 and 23, respectively. Her older daughter, who lives in Savannah, Georgia, was ordained as a minister in May by the Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist, and the younger is a student at NC State. Kim shares the advice she was given: Be kind in all you do – both to yourself and to others. And, follow your dreams. 

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Spot for a Business Lunch Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn Glasshalfull Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

Chiropractor Carolina Spine Specialists Ignite Wellness Chiropractic Center NC Chiropractic Partners in Health & Wellness

Steak Bin 54 Steak & Cellar Kitchen Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

Cleaners A Cleaner World Chapel Hill Cleaners Cole Park Cleaners McPherson Cleaners Perfect Image Cleaners Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon Aesthetic Solutions Finn Plastic Surgery 

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Sushi Akai Hana elements Iza Whiskey & Eats Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Upscale Restaurant elements Hawthorne & Wood Lantern Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Vegetarian/Healthy Food Breakaway Cafe Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering The Purple Bowl The Spotted Dog Wine, Beer and/or Spirits Shop Beer Study Chapel Hill Wine Company Trader Joe’s winestore. Chapel Hill Wine Selection at a Restaurant 411 West Bin 54 Steak & Cellar Glasshalfull Market and Moss Wings Heavenly Buffaloes The Town Hall Grill Wingman The Wooden Nickel Public House

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Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist and a recognized leader in dermatology. She is known for her expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology as well as her warm, compassionate and down-to-earth personality. Dr. Adigun’s team is comprised of top notch, dermatology-trained professionals, offering the latest technology and treatments. There is a reason DLC has been voted Best of Chapel Hill and Best of Chatham every year since we opened the doors. It’s simple, DLC treats everyone like family!

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Greg Ruff, MD UNC Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dermatologist Aesthetic Solutions Central Dermatology Center Chapel Hill Dermatology Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill Event Planner Bri By Design Folie à Deux Events Katarina Baskey, Governors Club Kast Events & Co. Event Space The Carolina Inn Fearrington Village Governors Club North Carolina Botanical Garden

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Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Carrboro Family Vision Chapel Hill Ophthalmology Triangle Ophthalmology UNC Kittner Eye Center Pediatrician/Family Medicine Avance Primary Care South Chapel Hill Carrboro Pediatrics & Internal Medicine Chapel Hill Pediatrics & Adolescents Village Pediatrics of Chapel Hill Pet Boarding Cole Park Veterinary Hospital Doggie Spa & Day Care Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort Green Beagle Lodge Love Overboard Kennels & Grooming

Best Of Chapel Hill Pet Sitting Happy Camper Pet Care Kate’s Critter Care Laughing Dog Pet Care Walk & Wag Pharmacy 501 Pharmacy Carrboro Family Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy Southern Village Pharmacy Realtor Erika Buchholtz, Erika & Co. Seth Gold, Bold Real Estate Chanel Hart D’Aprix, Hart & Olive Real Estate Group Martha Newport, alignmint Realty Company alignmint Bold Real Estate Hart & Olive Real Estate Group Sivertsen Real Estate Keller Williams United Senior Services Aegis Home Care Carolina Meadows The Cedars of Chapel Hill Seymour Center

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Veterinarian Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic Cole Park Veterinary Hospital Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort Meadowmont Animal Hospital Waxing Salon Monarch Brow & Facial Studio Waxing the City Wax Poetic

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governors club Voted the Best of Chapel Hill 9 consecutive years

Consignment/Resale Store Clothes Mentor Chapel Hill CommunityWorx Rumors The Stock Exchange Fashion Jewelry Firefly Light Years SallyMack Sofia’s Boutique WomanCraft Gifts Fine Jewelry Melissa Designer Jewelry Olmaz Jewelers Wentworth & Sloan William Travis Jewelry Gift Store SallyMack The Shrunken Head Boutique SOUTH WomanCraft Gifts Home Furnishings and Accessories SallyMack SOUTH Steel Roots Home Decor WomanCraft Gifts Pet Store Hollywood Feed Paws at the Corner Petco Phydeaux

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May we be proud of the work we do, the people we are, and the difference we make.

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Architect Paces & Roehm Architecture Shaw Design Associates Sophie Piesse Architect Steven Clipp Architecture Commercial Builder Choate Construction Kennedy Building Company Northwood Ravin RESOLUTE Building Company Florist Chapel Hill Florist Purple Puddle University Florist Victoria Park Florist Garden & Hardware Store Fitch Lumber & Hardware Piedmont Feed & Garden Center Southern States Town & Country Hardware Home Maintenance & Repair Boer Brothers Heating & Cooling Bud Matthews Services Carrboro Plumbing Inc. Sparrow and Sons Plumbing & Heating Home Painter CertaPro Painters of Chapel Hill Ramirez Painting & Pressure Washing

Silvestre Painting Tar Heel Painters Interior Designer Catherine French Design Chartreuse Design Debra Zinn Interiors emma delon Kitchen/Bath Designer emma delon Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Kitchen & Bath Galleries Will Johnson Building Company Landscaper Amy Strunk Designs Farmhouse Lawn & Landscape O’Mara Landscaping & Lawn Care Wright Brothers’ Tree Service Large-Scale Residential Builder David Weekley Homes Homes By Dickerson Garman Homes Saussy Burbank Neighborhood Briar Chapel Downtown Carrboro Governors Club Southern Village Residential Builder BOLD Construction The Rexford Group Will Johnson Building Company Zinn Design Build CHM

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THE 2022 DIRECTORY OF CONTINUING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, 55+ LIVING AND COHOUSING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Assisted Living Communities BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ASSISTED LIVING 2220 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Respite care offered. Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE 2230 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Respite care offered. Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com BROOKDALE DURHAM ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE 4434 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham Respite care offered. Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com BROOKDALE MEADOWMONT ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE 100 Lanark Rd., Chapel Hill Respite care offered. Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 984-363-6069; brookdale.com CALYX LIVING OF DURHAM 4214 Guess Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Application fee required, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping Refund Options 14-day notice required 98

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Medicare Certified Not applicable Long-Term Care Insurance Not required but accepted Minimum Age 60 Contact Information 919-471-0091; calyxseniorliving.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro This all-inclusive facility, which has served the community for 16 years, has a 38-bed memory care unit, private and semi-private rooms. Award-winning activity programs enhance quality of life for residents. Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,500 Monthly Fee Range $4,150 – $6,250 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice before moving out Refund Options Prorated for the first month from the move-in date Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 65 Contact Information Ronda Stubbs, 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 5660 Durham Rd., Roxboro Entrance Fee Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Refund Options Requires 14-day notice Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information Tracey Maloney, tmaloney@cvsliving.com; 336-598-4697; cambridgehills.com CAROLINA RESERVE OF DURHAM 4523 Hope Valley Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month, 2 weeks’ notice required before moving out Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-892-6688; carolinareserveofdurham.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent Monthly Fee Range Starting at $4,600 Contract Options Month-to-month Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-883-9767; navionseniorsolutions.com/communities/chatham-ridge

THE LAURELS OF CHATHAM (SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB FACILITY) 72 Chatham Business Dr., Pittsboro This 140-bed facility in a serene setting near Pittsboro caters to both short- and long-term guests who work with the care team to organize a plan that’s specific to their needs. The memory-care unit and specially trained staff provide assistance to those with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. The staff strive to give the highest quality of care alongside recreational programs and outings to provide enrichment. Monthly Fee Range $8,190 – $11,640 Medicare Certified Yes, also accepts Medicare HMO, commercial insurance and Medicaid Long-Term Care Insurance Not accepted Contact Information Facility: 919-542-6677, Admissions: 919-302-7862; laurelsofchatham.com

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MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1999 S. NC Hwy. 119, Mebane Entrance Fee One month’s rent Monthly Fee Range Starting at $3,195/month Contract Options Month-to-month Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-737-7251; navionseniorsolutions.com/communities/mebane-ridge TERRABELLA HILLSBOROUGH 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough Offers memory care Entrance Fee $2,000 Monthly Fee Range Call for details Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age None Contact Information 919-732-9040; terrabellahillsborough.com

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill A vibrant community where residents live a lifestyle of wellness and engagement. The 168-acre campus includes a nine-hole golf course, pristine walking trails, tennis courts, community gardens and more. Residents enjoy six distinctive dining venues, a stateof-the-art wellness center and an auditorium that offers many fascinating lectures and performances. Entrance Fee Range $133,600 – $798,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,038 – $4,996 Contract Options Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at per diem rates, which vary. Home Care services are also available. Equity: See below. Refund Options Upon departure, resident/estate receives refund based on Entry Fee calculation and, if applicable, additional 50% of equity in the residence; calculation is current Entry Fee minus remarketing and refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee, and then sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment. Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org 

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CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $106,000 – $522,500 Monthly Fee Range $2,466 – $5,697 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a discounted rate. Refund Options Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems. Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Purchase Price Range $300,000s – $800,000s* Monthly Fee Range $3,283 – $6,619 Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit. If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate. Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 50) Contact Information 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Set on 110 acres in a pastoral landscape, which provides a country feel fewer than 6 miles from downtown Durham and 3 miles from Duke University. Croasdaile is within the distinguished residential neighborhood of Croasdaile Farm. Residents enjoy numerous green spaces with yards, gardening and plenty of walking trails, a dog park, lakes and the security of a full continuum of care on-site. The central campus buildings are connected, with a state-of-the-art wellness center, large heated pool, auditorium, woodworking shop, art studio, multiple dining venues and a chapel. Entrance Fee Range $61,097 – $339,233 (includes single and double occupancy) Monthly Fee Range $2,152 – $4,921 (single occupancy with second person fee $1,361 for all residential homes) Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%. Medicare Certified Yes; rehab on-site Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-384-2475, 800-960-7737 or 919-238-1159 for general inquiries; croasdailevillage.org THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Celebrating 30 years of community, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Durham. Homes, cottages, apartments – each offer spacious,

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contemporary living with access to a range of amenities coupled with wellness. At The Forest, residents discover a retirement that is as varied, engaging and multifaceted as you are. The Forest strives to strengthen the community and organizations that enrich the lives of Durham residents. Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping, and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days. Refund Options The Forest retains $10,000 of each person’s entry fee as a health care reserve. The remaining balance of the entry fee, the residence fee, is refundable based on the following plan: 2% of the Residence Fee accrues to The Forest at Duke each month. The refund decreases to zero over 50 months. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 919-490-8000; 919-278-9729; forestduke.org GALLOWAY RIDGE AT FEARRINGTON 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Crafted with heart, soul and Southern charm, Galloway Ridge is a secure, health-conscious lifestyle destination. The 50-acre campus is just south of Chapel Hill and adjacent to Fearrington Village, an 1,100-acre planned community, offering miles of trails and sidewalks. Jordan Lake and the Haw River are just a short distance away for outdoor enthusiasts. Galloway Ridge’s main building includes 248 independent living apartments, library and business center, living room, Chapin Auditorium, Weathersfield Café, Bistro Dining Room, Camellia Fine Dining Room, Belties Lounge, billiards room, Players Lounge, a movie theater with stadium seating, art studio, woodworking shop, multiple meeting spaces and conference room. The Arbor, a Medicare-certified health care center, is connected to the main building and offers 96 private rooms for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The residents of the 52 independent living villas have a short walk to all of the amenities of the main building. The Galloway Ridge WellPlex allows residents to maintain their optimal level of health and well-being. It includes the Duke Center for Living, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, Duke Primary Care and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation. For on-campus primary care services, residents can choose between UNC Health Care within the main building or Duke Primary Care in the WellPlex. Residents and staff volunteer thousands of hours each year to local agencies and partnerships. Entrance Fee Range $236,000 – $1,331,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,529 – $8,215 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Additional meal fee required as one moves from one level of care to another. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-545-2647; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $69,000 – $769,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,684 – $5,599 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and

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housekeeping and some health-related services, which are provided at a subsidized rate or are free for a specified number of days. Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 58) Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $389,000 – $909,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,550 – $7,950; Second person fee of $1,590 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a onetime LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory support. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies. Refund Options Entrance fee 100% refundable Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Yes Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee/Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and some health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then is available at a discounted rate. Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% per month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% per month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has passed. Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-848-7080; springmoor.org THE TEMPLETON OF CARY 215 Brightmore Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range N/A. Community fee is equal to one month’s rent. Monthly Fee Range $4,620 – $7,665 Contract Options Rental community with 13-month lease, but can give 30-day notice at any time. Refund Options Not applicable because of rental status; 30-day notice to vacate required Medicare Certified Yes, for skilled nursing Long-Term Care Insurance Yes Minimum Age 62 (for couples at least one spouse must be 62) Contact Information 984-200-3688; thetempletonofcary.com TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington An intentional community that draws people from all over the country, but all residents have at least one thing in common: They want a well-rounded life surrounded by people who are engaged and living purposefully. More than 550 people in independent living enjoy the 218-acre community and all the amenities that create a lifestyle where people of all types thrive. In addition to

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the spacious campus, this is a unique CCRC: there’s no mandatory meal plan; Twin Lakes offers comparably lower fees; and the neighborhoods are filled with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $415,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,683 – $3,877 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only Refund Options 30-month declining refund and 50% refund available Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington The Village at Brookwood’s intimate size allows the building of strong friendships. Residents can participate in a full array of physical activities that promote healthy living, feed their competitive spirit with fun games and mental challenges, destress with their favorite hobby or just relax. The community prides itself on its dining, including two newly renovated options: the Edith Street Café and Lakeside Dining, plus a brand new bistro. Enjoy an engaging conversation with friends over a meal prepared by the executive chef while the dining staff tends to your every need. Entrance Fee Options start at $104,200 Monthly Fee Range $2,339 Contract Options Option 1: LifeCare: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a significant reduction of the daily per diem skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, limited bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Healthrelated services are provided at the per diem rate. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Standard Refund is declining over 47 months. 50% and 90% Refund plans are also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but can help with costs related to assisted living, memory care or skilled care for Fee-forService or LifeCare plans Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $185,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,635 – $4,430 for independent living; $3,846 – $6,592 with health-related services Contract Options Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for the entrance and monthly fee. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over a 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, pro-rated refund available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves. Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55) Contact Information 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com 

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THE CAMBRIDGE AT BRIER CREEK 7901 TW Alexander Dr., Raleigh More than just a place to retire, this is an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premier cities. It offers the luxuries of a first-class resort with the support and services you need for optimal health, fitness and well-being. Entrance Fee Range Equivalent to two month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $4,395 – $6,545 Contract Options Month-to-month or one-year leases Refund Options Deposit is nonrefundable” Medicare Certified Medicare accepted through on-site physician and with WakeMed Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information Marketing Director, 919-737-7000; briercreekinfo@cvsliving.com; thecambridgebriercreek.com CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE OF APEX 1000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex Featuring well-maintained grounds, certified health facilities, an engaging event schedule and a diverse community, Cambridge Village is a vibrant, resort-style community that offers living spaces, amenities, care and services that are thoughtfully designed to support exceptional whole-self health and happiness for each resident. Entrance Fee Equivalent to two month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $2,800 – $6,300 Contract Options One-year or month-to-month lease options Medicare Certified Medicare accepted through on-site physician and with WakeMed Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information Marketing Director, 919-363-2080; kfaulkner@cvsliving.com; cvsliving.com/apex

“It’s a wonderful environment with lots of things to do.” Oh, that feeling of camaraderie, to laugh with good neighbors and friends. At Croasdaile Village, the Baines and Morgans enjoy relaxed senior living steeped in easy fellowship and social activity. Wherever you’re from, you’re always welcome here.

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THE COURTYARDS AT O’KELLY CHAPEL 1601 Vineyard Mist Dr., Cary Price Range of Houses Call for pricing Number of Units 149 Resale Status Resale only Average Size of Houses 2,000 sq. ft. Amenities Included Clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, access to the American Tobacco Trail Sales Contact Kaylee Daumm, 919-289-5759; epconcommunities.com FENDOL FARMS BY LENNAR IN BRIER CREEK 1003 White Bark Ln., Durham Price Range of Houses Call for pricing Number of Units 500 Resale Status Primarily new Average Size of Houses 1,550 – 2,900 sq. ft. Amenities Included Clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickleball, community garden, dog park, walking trails, grandkids playground Contact 919-337-9420; lennar.com/new-homes/north-carolina/ raleigh/durham/fendol-farms OVERTURE CHAPEL HILL 5910 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill Imagine carefree, maintenance-free, 55+ active adult living where you can truly focus on yourself. This vibrant community offers spacious living, an engaging lifestyle and meaningful mind, body and social amenities. Experience newfound freedom in a beautiful setting that’s close to everything. Price Range of Apartment Homes Starting at $1,550/month Number of Units 184 Resale Status N/A Average Size of Houses 604 – 1,365 sq. ft. Amenities Included Heated saltwater pool, outdoor lounge and

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he energy in the fluorescent-lit gym grew as people began to file in, the room filling with cheerful greetings between new and old friends. It hit a peak while the students watched their instructor, Grisel Diaz, make her way to the front of the crowd. The back of her shirt read,

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“Zumba is in my DNA.” She cranked up the music and exclaimed, “It’s a party!” That Monday evening in mid-May, the class was made up of around 20 people of all skill levels and ages. Infectious smiles spread around the room as the dancers started to warm up to “Boogie Shoes.” Whoops and whistles could be heard over the course of the hourlong class as they danced almost nonstop to songs in both Spanish and English – it was impossible not to join in (as this author did). About halfway through, Oscar Garcia, who teaches Zumba at the Carrboro Town Commons on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., took over and led the class through a handful of songs. Zumba classes at the Seymour Center started about 10 years ago. The joint program between the Orange County Department on Aging and the UNC School of Medicine’s Student Health Action Coalition, which operates a clinic and provides free health services to uninsured community members, was a way to encourage Latino patients to utilize the senior center. Before the pandemic hit,

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Students of all ages and abilities gather for an hour of exercise, music and fun.

classes were held twice a week and featured semimonthly educational programs in Spanish. Within a week of the COVID-19 lockdown and closure of the Seymour Center, Grisel volunteered to set up a class via Zoom. The Department on Aging used its state-allocated CARES funding to buy equipment to help the virtual classes run smoothly. Two years later, Zumba classes resumed at full capacity on April 18. Myra Austin, the department’s senior centers administrator, says older adults are slowly becoming less apprehensive about being back out in public and interacting with others. “We’re getting there,” Myra says. “We’re not back to full, but we’re definitely working our way back to pre-pandemic numbers.” She emphasized the importance for older adults to continue getting out and engaging with others, citing the statistic that being socially isolated can cause negative health effects equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. In addition to exercise classes, the senior center hosts game nights, art classes, lectures and special events, like concerts 114

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and birthday celebrations. Around 60% of the programs are free and open to the public. “It’s just important to connect with people, so that’s why we feel like our mission is to help that process along,” she says. “We’re a whole lot more than bingo.” A couple of students in the Zumba class are in their 70s and 80s. While still prioritizing safety, instructors encourage older adults to go at their own pace but give it their all. Oscar says that their commitment to lifelong movement is an inspiration to younger students in the class. “Zumba saved my life,” says Tahirah Salazar, a student of almost three years. “Here, it’s a family. Everybody knows [you]. [They’re] welcoming. We celebrate.” Another student, Ana Xet-Mull, has been coming to the class for more than six years. “I’m Latina, from Guatemala, and I love to dance,” she says. “Getting together, having fun and feeling like a community and a group of friends – that’s what you get from here.” CHM

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t runs in the family,” says Judy Bauman about where she gets her talent for painting. “[My mother’s] side of my family was all artists. Every one of her brothers and sisters and her parents were painters or musicians. The most well-known was my mother, Elizabeth Zikmund,” she says. And it didn’t stop with Judy. Her own two daughters, one son and two grandchildren carry the creative gene too. “They’re mostly musicians, and some do acting too,” Judy says. Born and raised in Wilber, Nebraska, Judy had a unique upbringing. “It’s a little town that’s [mostly] Czechoslovakian. I grew up wearing costumes, but we saw them as everyday clothing,” Judy says. In 1963, Wilber was designated the Czech capital of Nebraska. To this day, the town holds an annual festival where residents dress in the traditional Czech folk costumes known as kroje. “My mother’s art was entirely Czechoslovakian. All of her paintings [were] of the people in those clothes. She was more of a realism artist than I am,” Judy says. While Judy has been painting as a hobby for most of her life, she relied on income from other jobs to pay the bills. “When you’re an artist, you can’t live off of it. You have to have something that supports you,” she says. In the early 1970s, Judy and her

Judy in her in-home art studio. After working for 15 years at UNC Hospitals, she and her husband have retired to Carolina Meadows.

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Judy’s paintings have found homes as far away as California, Texas and Maine, with many owners of her pieces being repeat buyers. “I’ve been very fortunate. I have people who are collectors. They may have five, six or seven of my paintings,” Judy says. Her artwork has been shown in galleries in Charleston, South Carolina; New York City and even Portugal. Each piece is a guaranteed original. “I never repeat a painting. Each one is different. No matter how successful one is, I will never duplicate it,” she says. “When Completed pieces line the walls of Judy’s studio. Paintings of chefs are some someone gets a painting, it of her bestselling works. will be theirs and only theirs.” While many of her pieces husband, Karl Bauman, moved to Chapel Hill where Karl was a depict flower vases, animals, quaint towns and fruits and vegetables, professor at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. Having her most in-demand pieces follow one of two themes: chefs or delayed finishing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraskaredheaded women. “They are without a doubt the most popular Lincoln, Judy completed her degree at Meredith College before themes I paint,” Judy says. “The redheaded ladies are all over the attending graduate school at UNC. For 15 years, Judy worked as a United States. They are all redheads, often on a red background with medical social worker in the neonatal intensive care unit for UNC a red dress. But the faces and body structures are all different. The Hospitals. “I really enjoyed caring for those in desperate need,” Judy chefs are each different and are wonderful pieces for dining rooms says. “You feel like you’re doing something meaningful.” and kitchens.” In 2019, Judy and Karl retired to Carolina Meadows. “We knew Although Judy has been quite prolific in her artistry, with that I would have to have a place to paint. And by pure luck, one of “hundreds and hundreds” of paintings completed and sold over her the bigger homes went on the market,” Judy says. After removing a lifetime, something changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wall separating a narrow pantry and a small laundry room, Judy got didn’t paint at all. I couldn’t. I absolutely couldn’t. I was surprised her studio. “It’s bigger than any I’ve had before. The idea of having a at that,” Judy says. “I’ve talked to other [artists who] experienced the studio is so you can have privacy and you never have to clean up,” she same thing. It was impossible for me to think of lighthearted, happy says. “You want to keep your paints and everything out so that you can things during the worst of the pandemic. It was a depressing time.” go back at a moment’s notice and be creative.” Then, earlier this year, Judy got back into the studio and started Some of her tools of the trade include a canvas and easel, acrylic painting again. “I’ve been working on a [landscape] piece with paint, a palette knife and an assortment of brushes of varying sizes mountains, trees and a waterfall, which is unusual for me because and shapes. Her work resembles fauvism – strong colors and an it is a little more realistic than I would normally do,” Judy says. “I’m emphasized simplification and abstraction of figures and forms – and not happy with it yet. I get an idea, and then I stare at the canvas, and she cites French artist and leader of the movement, Henri Matisse, as I think about it, and I stare at it more and think about it for her favorite painter. Throughout the last 20 years, Judy has honed her days or weeks or for however long. It’s never finished until you skills through classes led by Jane Filer at The ArtsCenter, as well as finally can’t think of one other thing that could be tweaked to make classes from Chad Hughes at the Durham Arts Council. it even better.” CHM

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Hope Renovations began taking on aging-in-place work in summer 2020. Nora received her Certified Aging-inPlace Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Association of Home Builders in May 2021. Sandy DeWeese, the organization’s director of instruction, also holds a CAPS designation. “I enjoy being able to lessen the stress people feel by not having an aging-friendly home,” Nora says. “By completing ramps, tub-to-shower conversions and grab bars, we are able to help people breathe a little easier and give them some peace of mind.” By the time Hope Renovations begins a project, most of their clients have been in need of upgrades for a while. “The gratitude they give us is enough to make your heart burst,” Nora says. “And the work we can do for them can be truly transformational. We’ve seen even the smallest projects change lives.” In March, Luvinia Williams was one such client. She was in need of a ramp, as a deteriorating, unlevel concrete stoop without a railing made it challenging for her to enter and exit the home. Due to its condition, rather than anchor the ramp to the stoop, Nora and her team decided to build a new porch at the same time. “The situation got so bad that Ms. Williams was having to squeeze between her overgrown shrubs and a brick wall just to get into her house,” Nora adds. “When you learn things like that – stories of how seniors are having to make do with what they have, often unsafely, just to live their daily lives – it really drives home how important this work is.” “The team was super,” Luvinia says. “I have never had an experience like that, watching a group of ladies not only do the hard work of building, but doing so in a way that was so organized, and clearly enjoying themselves while they were doing it.” She feels thankful to have an organization like Hope Renovations in Chapel Hill. “Now my niece wants to take their classes so she can do for others what the team did for me.” “If more people thought about the long-term impacts of how their home is designed, such as floor transitions, doorknobs, tubs and showers, it would make life easier for a lot of people,” Nora explains. “And agingin-place design can be lovely! Your home doesn’t have 124

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to look like an institution.” Nora notes decorative grab bars, slip-resistant flooring with beautiful textures and lighting upgrades can all add to a home’s value as well as its safety and functionality. If Hope Renovations’ portfolio of work is any indication, an aging-friendly bathroom can be a gorgeous one too. And the nonprofit is getting some major attention. In February, Nora was awarded the 2021 Young Professionals Award by the National Association of Home Builders; in May, Nora was recognized as a CNN Hero and featured in a video segment highlighting her students and Luvinia’s project. ACCESSIBLE TO A L L Chad Collins of Collins Design-Build has a few

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nna Elkins and Jakob Nielsen’s love story began in October 2014, when he was studying at UNC for his

semester abroad. He returned home to Copenhagen, Denmark, and the pair began 2 ½ years of long-distance dating. In July 2017, Anna moved from her native Chapel Hill to Copenhagen where they both completed graduate programs at Copenhagen Business School. On March 1, 2019, the last night of a family ski vacation in the Italian Alps, Jakob knelt in the snow to propose. “Jakob had the ring in his backpack the whole week,” Anna says. “We went for a walk around a frozen pond, we were all alone, and it was magical.” Despite moving their wedding date four times due to the pandemic, the couple was married at the Governors Club clubhouse on April 9, 2022. Anna and her bridesmaids spent the night before at The Carolina Inn, while Jakob stayed with his family in a house across from the venue. Local members of the wedding party included Anna’s sister and maid of honor, Taylor Elkins, friend Maggie Denny, and Anna’s brother, Hanson Elkins. Memorable moments from the reception included when Jakob’s mother, Margit Staum Kaltoft, penned her own lyrics to the tune of “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean,” and guests joined in to sing her version. Later Anna’s family, including her parents, Rod Elkins and Chapel Hill Magazine’s Chris Elkins, gave a speech outlining the stages of her life. The couple had their first dance to “At Last” by Etta James, and Anna says, “Jakob and I got lost in the song, and it ended up being four minutes long!” The couple had a wedding cake from Durham-based Capital Cakes and a traditional dessert in Denmark known as “kransekage” from Coco’s Bake Shop in Asheville. Anna and Jakob live in Chapel Hill. She works at Duke Energy as a communications consultant, and he works for IBM as a solutions consultant. CHM July/August 2022

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hile completing her Ph.D. at North Carolina State University, Runqiao Song, who grew up in Dalian, China, found more than education – she found love. Runqiao had moved south after graduating from Stony Brook University in New York and soon met Chapel Hill native and East Chapel Hill High School and UNC alumni Matthew Nelson. In the four years of dating, they grew to love cooking together, playing board games with friends and walking through Fred G. Bond Metro Park in Cary. After being referred to Creative Metalsmiths by a close friend, Matt and Runqiao went together to find a ring. Matt proposed in August 2021 during a walk through McCorkle Place on UNC’s campus. On Oct. 11, friends and family gathered at The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist, the church attended by Matt and his family. His parents, Jeffrey Nelson and Bonnie Nelson, grandmother Carole Crotty, as well as several aunts and uncles, shared in the couple’s joy in person along with close friends, including Geoff Drake and Sarah Jaslow, coming in from around 134

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the area. The ceremony, led by Rev. Thom Belote, was described by the couple as perfect. Loved ones around the world were able to watch through Zoom. At The Carolina Inn reception, guests enjoyed dinner before the couple cut their classic wedding cake with strawberries and cream icing and closed out the night with a Champagne toast. Matt and Runqiao live in Cary. CHM

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li Perkins and Jordan LaTorre began dating a month

before the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. They met at the LaTorre family horse farm, Rouxtano Farm in Hillsborough, where Jordan worked as a handyman and Ali was the horse trainer at the time. The couple bonded over their mutual love for animals. After two attempts at a proposal, Jordan hoped the third time would be the charm. His family decorated the inside of the barn with flowers, and when Jordan and Ali went to feed the horses as usual on March 11, 2021, he popped the question. “After [the engagement], we went down to the house, and all of my family – including my sister from Boston – was there from Maine to surprise me,” Ali says. On Sept. 4, 2021, Ali and Jordan were married at her family farm, Frost Farm in Lincolnville, Maine. With music from Katie Clark and Richard Kim of Popcorn Blue Band, the couple and their guests were able to celebrate the special day. “Our friend Mike surprised us with fireworks in the middle of the reception. We also passed around a cowboy hat and had an epic dance-off with our friends and family,” Ali says. Included in the wedding party were Ali’s sister and maid of honor, Holly McCarthy, Jordan’s brother and best man, Donny LaTorre, and Jordan and Ali’s beloved pups, Mayla and Raleigh, as flower dogs. The couple lives in Burlington as they both attend Elon University. Ali is working toward her master’s in education and Jordan is attending law school. CHM

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am Perry and Dave Nelson met at City Kitchen two weeks after she moved from

Maui, Hawaii, to Chapel Hill. They bonded over pictures of fish Dave caught in Beaufort, North Carolina, and sunsets from Sam’s time in Maui, and the rest was history. In 2019, Sam and Dave went on a family trip out west and booked a hotel with a perfect view of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. The couple were in their room overlooking the geyser when Dave got down on one knee and proposed, asking if he could be her “Old Faithful.” The ceremony was initially set for April 4, 2020, but it was canceled due to the pandemic. Eventually, with some strings pulled by their planner and photographer, they were able to secure the venue Sam wanted, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort, on Dec. 16, 2020. “Saying my vows in my dream venue in a very intimate ceremony was incredible, but finding out that I was going to be married there after all the disappointment leading up to it was something I will never forget,” Sam says. “I have never felt that much gratitude, love and happiness at once.” The couple (and their Yorkies Lucy and Lilly) now splits their time between Beaufort and Chapel Hill. Sam is the campaign manager for World Thrombosis Day, the advocacy campaign for the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, and Dave is the project manager at Triclean. CHM 136

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