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With the Assist Former UNC player Marcus Ginyard sponsors an annual two-day basketball clinic for local kids Summer Camp Guide There’s a camp in our area for every kid’s interest, from sports and science to arts and engineering Room to Grow Clever and creative spaces for the littlest family members
FEATURES 68 Strike a Familiar Chord ‘A corner tavern full of locals of all stripes’ keeps the music playing 71
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The Future of Transit Nearly a year after the collapse of the light rail project, Orange County conducts a more considered search for Plan B
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’ve got a knack for running into UNC basketball players. Yes, I realize it’s bound to happen living in Chapel Hill, but for a while there, I was on such a streak. I ran into Jerry Stackhouse in UNC Student Stores. Another time my mom and I spotted Phil Ford, her favorite player from her time at UNC, at the Carolina Basketball Museum before a game. (Funny enough, once inside the Dean Dome, we tapped the shoulder of a nearby fan to take our picture and realized we had asked legendary women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance!) In another great Carolina coincidence, a few years back, I joined the line in front of the now-shuttered Thrill City shop for a store event with Ty Lawson, who, at the time, played for the Denver Nuggets. As I was waiting, another of my favorite former players passed me on the sidewalk. I had to say hello to Marcus Ginyard, who played during my years at UNC and, like me, grew up in Northern Virginia. He graciously posed for a photo, below, chatted for a second and went about his day. Turns out, Marcus is generous to more than just his fans. The former Tar Heel hosts his Chapel Hill Community Day basketball clinic each summer for kids in Orange County who otherwise might not be able to attend a sports camp. “The main purpose of the event is to use the game of basketball to help uplift the youth in our community, building strong, positive relationships [among] residents, local law enforcement, business and local leaders,” Marcus wrote me in an email. Read about how Marcus and his family instill life lessons that go beyond the court and help foster connections with town first responders and staff on page 40. A special thanks goes to Lt. Nate Chambers of the Chapel Hill Police Department for the story idea. And thanks to Marcus for being a community champion in addition to National Champion. CHM
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet and Award Presentation JAN. 19 unc.edu/events An awards banquet kicks off UNC’s MLK Week of Celebration and recognizes high school and UNC students who work to improve the quality of life for the community. This year’s speaker is Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, the first African American woman to serve in that position on the state Supreme Court.
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Occoneechee Mountain Challenge JAN. 26 bit.ly/OcconeecheeMountainChallenge Join the Hillsborough Running Club for this inaugural trail race that starts and finishes at the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail. Runners will race along the Riverwalk, past the Occaneechi Village Replica Site, through Gold Park and up to the top of the highest peak in Orange County.
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Joan Osborne FEB. 9 artscenterlive.org The seven-time Grammy-nominated singersongwriter performs some of her well-known hits such as “One of Us” at The ArtsCenter. Most recently, Joan co-produced her own solo record titled “Love and Hate.”
Carolina Jazz Festival FEB. 20-22 music.unc.edu/jazzfest The 43rd annual festival includes performances by touring bands, artists in residence, faculty and students at venues such as Hill Hall. Additionally, catch selections from a dozen of the best high school jazz bands as they take part in the North Carolina Regional “Essentially Ellington” High School Jazz Festival. CHM – Compiled by Allie Todd
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W H AT WE’RE EATING NEWS FROM OUR RESTAURANT COMMUNITY, PLUS A DISH WE LOVE
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Triangle Restaurant Week Jan. 20-26 For one week, participating restaurants across the Triangle, including City Kitchen, Kipos Greek Taverna, Lantern and Talulla’s in Chapel Hill, offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing – typically $15 for lunch and $20, $25, $30 or $35 for dinner – with no reservations, tickets or passes required. trirestaurantweek. com National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Feb. 1 Head to Maple View Farm in your pajamas and indulge in their speciality ice-cream-forbreakfast menu that includes waffles, pancakes and doughnuts. A portion of proceeds benefit Angels Among Us, a fundraiser for brain tumor research at Duke’s Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center. mapleviewfarm. com
NOW OPEN & COMING SOON Sam Suchoff, chef and owner of The Pig and PiggyBack, and his partners Pete Wagner and Dan Obusan opened Deli Edison in December in the former spot of The Bagel Bar. The deli counter and gourmet market will serve handmade bagels baked fresh daily, house-made salads, Lady Edison charcuterie, soft-serve ice cream and more. At press time, Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar was due to open in December in the space formerly occupied by Vespa at 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. D. The restaurant features familiar options like garlic naan, vindaloo and tikka masala, along with vegetarian options including samosas and palak paneer. Chefs and co-owners Jasbir Singh and Srikanth Reddy Gaddam also added a creative spin to the menu with items like goat cheese naan, chat pata fries and lobster pepper masala. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant at 110 N. Columbia St. closed for renovations about a year ago so that owner Deanne Sriphet could transform the space into Savor Eatery and Bakery, “a certified gluten-free facility,” which at press time was due to open in December. Thai Station, a Thai fusion restaurant, is slated to open in the former location of CrossTies Bistro & Beer Garden in January. It will serve dishes such as pad thai and house-made chicken noodle soup. YOU’VE GOT SOME EGGSPLAININ’ TO DO The Egg & I location at East 54 is slated to become a First Watch in December. Floridabased First Watch bought Colorado-based The Egg & I restaurants in May 2015 and has gradually converted many The Egg & I eateries into First Watch locations. There are currently six locations of the chain, which serves breakfast and lunch, in the Triangle. HAW, MAN! After less than a year, Haw River Grill closed its location on South Elliott Road in November. CHM
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NOTED. Chapel Hill resident Sue Soltis’ children’s book, “The Stars Just Up the Street,” will be published on March 17. Illustrated by Christine Davenier, the book follows the character of Mable, a young activist, who tries to convince her neighbors to turn off their lights so that everyone can see a starlit night sky.
WHAT AN HONOR Chapel Hill received its highest Municipal Equality Index score of all time, according to an annual report released in November from the Human Rights Campaign, which rates cities and towns across the nation on their initiatives that support LGBTQ communities. The town scored 78 points out of 100, up six points from last year, for their efforts on nondiscrimination laws and transgenderinclusive employee health benefits.
The Town of Chapel Hill turned 200 years old on Nov. 20. To celebrate, town employees held a reception with cake at Town Hall, where former Chapel Hill Town Council members shared memories from the past. Items from a time capsule buried in 1993 were on display.
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The Town of Carrboro named David Schmidt as its new fire chief on Nov. 8. With more than 30 years of experience in firefighting and prevention, David will oversee two fire stations and 37 full-time employees. The North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) elected Brenda Stephens, a member of the Orange County Board of Education, as its new president at the NCSBA annual conference in Greensboro in November. Brenda replaces Minnie Forte-Brown, who held the position since 2017. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education hired Karen Galassi-Ferrer as the new principal of Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe in November. Karen is a UNC alumna and has
been the school’s assistant principal since 2017.
GIVING BACK Susan G. Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast, in partnership with Susan G. Komen Charlotte, was awarded a $150,000 grant toward breast cancer research to fund its “From Action to Impact” project. The project, which researches health inequities in underserved communities, won the SECU Foundation’s challenge grant. The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awarded Dr. Christine Roden, a postdoctoral research associate at
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in RNA biology at UNC. She was one of five recipients to receive the grant.
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The Carolina for the Kids Foundation raised more than $15,000 during the last weekend in October with the “F10K” campaign. The 200 UNC undergraduates who serve on committees for the organization were the main source of fundraising, surpassing their $10,000 goal. The proceeds benefit patients and families at UNC Children’s Hospital. The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health, nonprofit XDS Inc. and UNC School of Social Work broke ground on their collaborative project, Tiny Homes Village, at UNC’s Farm at Penny Lane. The tiny home community was created for veterans and others living with severe mental health illnesses, including PTSD and substance use disorders. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) received a $4.3 million grant from the Oak Foundation to promote work on closing
the racial equity gap in school systems. The aim of the Students First: Equity Through Opportunity Grant, which will be distributed over the next three years, is to have 650 CHCCS faculty receive racial equity training by the end of the third year. PHOTO COURTESY OF L’ORÉAL USA
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The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina, has expressed interest in acquiring cars from P.H. Craig’s impressive automobile collection. P.H. will donate a 1924 Ford Model T Touring, a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker, a 1960 Chrysler 300F and a 1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis.
In November, students from McDougle Middle School’s chorus sang the national anthem at PNC Arena before the start of a Carolina Hurricanes game.
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A 1947 DeSoto from P.H.’s collection will soon be donated to the museum as well.
James P. Furgurson, DDS, FAGD Nathan O. White, DDS
The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma named “Helmets for Orange County Kids” and “Special Needs Car Seats for UNC Children’s Hospital” as two of 20 grant project recipients in September. The grants fund projects focused on pediatric trauma prevention and safety issues.
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On Nov. 20, performance poet and arts educator C.J. Suitt (center, with Town Council members Rachel Schaevitz and Allen Buansi) was appointed the town’s first poet laureate. C.J., who has been published in several collective works of poetry, will create a poetry initiative and serve as an ambassador for the arts in Chapel Hill.
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NEW TO TOWN The North Carolina Botanical Garden opened new trails in November, which pass through Parker Preserve and the newly acquired Cochrane Property and connect to the Mason Farm Biological Preserve. The Town Council approved the Language Access Plan in November. The plan was created to advance language access in the community through interpretation and translation services and educate town staff on how to better serve residents who speak languages other than English. The council also unveiled new renovations to downtown alleyways with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 20. Improvements were made to
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ELECTION RESULTS In Chapel Hill, Mayor Pam Hemminger was reelected. Tai Huynh and Amy Ryan won seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council while incumbents Jess Anderson and Michael Parker were reelected. In Carrboro, Mayor Lydia Lavelle was reelected. Susan Romaine was elected to her first term on the newly renamed Carrboro Town Council while incumbents Damon Seils and Sammy Slade were reelected.
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BIZBRIEFS A group of community members, who formed limited liability company Save Ferris LLC to save The Lumina Theater from closure, bought the theater in November and will keep it open after making significant improvements. The new owners will add new seating and undertake “a general facelift” and lobby renovations. “Our goal is to move beyond the days of just selling movie tickets,” Aaron Westrick, a board member of Save Ferris, said in a press release. “We surveyed over 1,200 Lumina fans about how we could provide a highly customized theater experience.” The group also instituted a new membership program to encourage further community support. Pictured above is The Lumina Executive Director Tony Smith and Westrick in The Lumina’s lobby.
In November, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the health care IT firm Well Dot Inc. would invest $3 million to establish an operations and corporate center on Franklin Street. The move will create about 400 high-paying jobs over five years, Cooper said, and will expand on the company’s recently established location at 419 W. Franklin St. In exchange, state officials have approved an incentives package, including a jobs development investment grant and training incentives from the North Carolina Community College System, worth nearly $3.9 million over a 12-year period. The Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County are offering another $981,000 in incentives, according to state commerce records. Duke University bought 27 acres of land off Eubanks Road for $2.5 million from a developer who had planned an eight-year commercial and residential development project. The development would have potentially affected the Meadow Flats natural heritage site, one of three naturally significant areas in Orange County with rare plant and animal species. The newly purchased acreage will be added to Duke Forest’s Blackwood Division, Duke Forest announced in November, and will be used for research related to climate change and atmospheric chemistry, among other areas of study.
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MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, PROMOTIONS
Three partners of the Dementia Friendly Orange County (DFOC) initiative completed Dementia Friendly Business Training sponsored by the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce on July 11 – Tom Struckmeyer and Kendall Thomason of Edward Jones Financial, and Thomas Stevens Gallery – showing their commitment to Orange County Department on Aging’s effort to make the community more accommodating to those experiencing dementia. Orange County Living Wage also did a separate training with DFOC in July. Eno Gallery co-owners Tinka Jordy and Mark Donley sold the gallery to a silent shareholder and to Anna Shcherbakova, who changed the business’ name to Bakova Gallery. ”Running Eno Gallery has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of our lives,” Tinka and Mark said in a press release in November. “We began this adventure during a very fraught time at the tail end of the great financial crisis. We sought to bring not only local artists but [also] noteworthy regional and nationally recognized artists to
the gallery. It’s a legacy we are very proud of.” Atlanta-based real estate firm Audubon purchased 180 West Apartments in November for $34.2 million. Firm officials said they plan to make extensive interior and exterior improvements. The current iteration of 180 West, built in 1986, features one-, two- and three-bedroom units situated on 46 acres at 180 BPW Club Rd. in Carrboro. Ohio-based GEM Land Company bought the first two floors of Castalia at Meadowmont, a three-story, mixed-use building, for $13.7 million. The floors contain 47,970 square feet of Class A office space. A report by the commercial real estate company Avison Young found average rates for such space in the region reached $29.89 per square foot in the third quarter of 2019 – a 9% increase yearover-year.
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The Walgreens at 108 E. Franklin St. closed on Nov. 7. “Walgreens has operated this store about 10 years, and the decision to close it was not easy,” said Alexandra Brown, communications manager. “We expect to place the majority of the store’s employees in jobs at other area stores,” Brown said, and “pharmacy patients will receive a letter in the mail
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The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts its 77th Annual Meeting on Jan. 31, from 7:30-10 a.m., at The Carolina Club. There will be networking, breakfast and a program that will celebrate the successes of local businesses from 2019 and preview developments for 2020. carolinachamber.org
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NAME CHANGER The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted to change its name to the Carrboro Town Council; the resolution passed at a Nov. 19 meeting as part of a townwide move to adopt gender-neutral terms. Gallery 71, a Hillsboroughbased frame shop and gallery, rebranded itself to Studio 71 in September. It also moved
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Engine Enterprises, a Carrboro-based marketing agency, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in November. The agency formed during the recession, which “wasn’t the most obvious time to start a business,” Brant Wansley, a founding partner, said. “But we felt the opportunities were out there, especially since we had deep experience across multiple categories – food and retail, financial services, higher education, health care, hightechnology, travel and tourism.”
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On Nov. 19, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a plan to offer $86,261 in tax incentives to the sheet metal manufacturer Piedmont Metalworks. The incentives, to be spread over five years, will help reduce the taxes by 75% on the company’s new facility in Mebane. The
proposed relocation site is adjacent to Piedmont Metalworks’ sister operation, Forma-Fab Metals, on U.S. 70 near Buckhorn Road. The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted in November to authorize the town manager to proceed with financial planning for the proposed West End Parking Deck on West Franklin Street. The new parking deck would provide about 455 spaces and could cost at least $16 million. A public hearing is set for Feb. 12, 2020, to consider allowing developers to pay a fee in lieu of providing the parking spaces required by zoning ordinances. The revenue from those fees would then be used to finance public parking spaces to replace the private parking spaces the developers would have provided.
in downtown Carrboro that will co-locate administrative offices with its non-residential programs, including the food pantry, community kitchen, emergency financial assistance, housing support and advocacy for equity. Until construction is completed, IFC has been housing these programs and services at the Historic Town Hall on 100 W. Rosemary St. after its former building was torn down in August. The Chapel Hill Town Council also reviewed a concept plan in November for a proposed hotel project on the corner of West Rosemary and South Columbia streets surrounding Historic Town Hall. A concept plan is a preliminary project sketch before a developer submits an application. CHM
Passport Motors Inc. closed its shop at 600 W. Franklin St. on Dec. 2, and on the same day, merged and relocated its business to Chapel Hill Tire at 502 W. Franklin St. “About a year ago,” owner Jim Youngman said, “our landlord informed us that they were selling the building. We immediately started looking for a new location, and after carefully considering all of our options, we chose to join the team at Chapel Hill Tire. They’re a great company that’s been in business in Chapel Hill since 1953. There’s a reason they’ve been around so long, it’s the reason they’re growing and expanding throughout the Triangle area, and it’s the reason we’re moving in with them.”
from the Churton Grove Center to 243 S. Churton St. and added services such as photo restoration and printing, art reproduction and archival fine art printing.
Chapel Hill Economic Development hosts its monthly Pints & Pitches event on Feb. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m., at The PIT Chapel Hill. Network with founders, startup teams, freelancers and local professionals over appetizers, and then watch or participate in quick pitch sessions.
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THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT
Nearly a year after the collapse of the light rail project, Orange County conducts a more considered search for Plan B
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BY MICHAEL McELROY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH MANN rowth has put our region on countless national lists of the best places to live. But the traffic is a different kind of superlative. While Orange County’s population growth is slowing, it still outpaces the state average, and the region adds 80 people a day, threatening to overwhelm roads ill-suited for such high volume. Commutes are maddening. Fender benders can back up traffic for miles. Regional leaders have long known that something needed to be done. In some form over the last 20 years, Durham and Orange County officials settled on a light rail system linking the two areas. It would solve congestion on the 15-501 corridor and be a state-of-theart mass transit system worthy of cities of the future. Voters in Durham and Orange counties
passed sales tax increases to fund a transit plan with light rail at its center; the state agreed to pay 25% of the total cost. Officials secured a major Federal Transit Administration grant to pay for another 50%, and Duke, UNC and other key stakeholders signed nonbinding agreements of support. Then in February, after two decades of planning, the Durham-Orange Light Rail plan fell dead at the party, and the guests accused one another of its murder. The collapse inflamed resentments that may take years to ease, but city leaders say that it also provides an opportunity. The light rail consumed a huge portion of the sales tax revenue, and now with that money freed up, who knows what could happen? Will the same disputes that doomed the light rail resume? And with the traffic still terrible, can the region afford another 20 years of planning? What can Orange County expect in the process to find what’s next?
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Recent interviews with more than 20 government officials, business leaders and residents across the region suggest that, despite their severe disappointment, county leaders are intent to learn from their mistakes and are excited for alternative ideas.
A BITTER DIVORCE Every suspicious death deserves an autopsy. For many advocates of the light rail plan, its collapse was not just suspect, but an outright sabotage. The fight over who to blame has been well-covered, however, and all sides can name their villains with little help. Some sources for this article were far more candid off the record, but on the record they repeatedly expressed the genuine need to move on. So we’ll be brief. The spread of light rail systems across the country began in the 1960s, according to a study by Thomas A. Garrett, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank
of St. Louis. And while the heavy rail systems of New York, Chicago and the like were born out of necessity, Garrett wrote, “The development of modern light-rail systems has been motivated by their potential to not only alleviate traffic congestion but to foster economic development.” For a region poised to boom, the allure was too bright to ignore. Light rail’s significance to the region grew profound. It could safely carry en masse the Durham residents who worked at UNC and the Chapel Hill residents who worked at Duke. The final numbers called for 17.7 miles of electromagnetically powered rail from UNC Hospitals to North Carolina Central University, connecting three major universities and covering 19 stations at 23,900 trips a day. Then, to put it simply, disagreements occurred. While feelings remain raw, the region owns the collapse together, and the problems
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light rail was meant to solve are only getting worse. “This problem we are having in the Triangle keeps getting pushed out farther and farther, as people [who] try to find a way to afford to participate in this region are increasingly moving out,” said Dwight Bassett, the Town of Chapel Hill’s economic development officer.
WHAT NOW? In October, a model Virgin Hyperloop One pod came to Frontier RTP in Research Triangle Park. The company has a testing track in Las Vegas and is considering Durham as a site for another. The company says that one day the pods could send passengers about their business at 600 mph through vacuum tubes. Early limited testing proved successful, and if ever deployed, such a system could revolutionize mass transit. But for now, these are just dreams. Citizens will not be hurtling through vacuums anytime soon. At this point, officials just want to listen. Though most stakeholders never publicly wavered in their support of the plan, many of them said the engagement process was far from all inclusive. On this, all sides agree. Shelley Blake Curran, GoTriangle’s interim CEO, said that after the board voted to abandon light rail, “the teams almost immediately started working again to revise the plan.” “The good news is, there are a lot of dedicated people in the Triangle region who want to see some sort of regional solution,” she said. “We all realize that the traffic is not getting better. Anyone who gets stuck in I-40 traffic, I think
is saying, ‘Hey, we need to figure out something.’” A recent report by the American Public Transportation Association, commissioned and paid for by GoTriangle, articulated the lessons learned from the collapse and made recommendations going forward. Much of what the report said should have been done, had been done to varying degrees, but the assessment is a sobering call that Curran, who was not with GoTriangle during the crucial early planning, acknowledged. “Everyone has to be on board from the beginning,” she said. “We are already doing better.”
ALL THE SMALL THINGS Mike Charbonneau, GoTriangle’s chief communications officer, said that while they wait for a larger plan, several small improvements can be done now to make a big difference in the existing bus systems. “Changing a bus route to every 15 minutes in some cases can make
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the difference between taking two hours to get to work or 45 minutes,” he said. “And for that person who has to walk from work to a bus stop, having a cover over their head when it is pouring rain or 100 degrees, it’s life changing.” It’s a matter of freedom, Joe Milazzo II, the executive director of Regional Transportation Alliance, said. “I’ve always felt that mobility can be liberating for a community,” he said. “What you are really doing is connecting people to opportunity and people to all aspects of civic life.” Durham, Orange and Wake counties each voted to put their own money behind mass transit, which puts the region in a place of strength moving forward, officials said. “It is rare to have three sales tax referendums dedicated to transit,” Curran said, and “we are one of the only areas [in the country] to have those referendums passed on the first round of voting.”
NUMBERS SPEAK THEIR TRUTH The number of Orange County residents who work in Durham and other surrounding counties is climbing, and there is faster growth among the people who work in Orange County but live somewhere else. More than 48,000 people drive in to Orange County in total; some 37,000 drive out. The light rail plan would have addressed only a portion of that number. Some 23,500 people commute between Durham and Orange counties each day, and while many of those doubtlessly take the bus, the far majority drive, often in single occupancy. Sixty-one percent of Orange County residents have two or more cars. All this data adds up to an inescapable sum. The lines separating our region are in many cases arbitrary. So the next transit plan needs to be adaptable to the demands of both the specific areas and the region as a whole. The bus numbers show some signs of progress. Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) buses are nice. They have free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating. The
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fleet runs green. Partly as a result, ridership is the highest in 10 years, according to the 2019 State of the Community Report from The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Orange County has fewer people driving alone to work than the surrounding counties and the state in general. And between 2005 and 2012, CHT says, ridership “increased by 20%, and buses operate at near capacity.” But existing bus service is bound by the same laws of physics as regular traffic. Taking the bus, no matter the amenities, can still take too long for a reasonable commute option. “Right now the frustration I hear from our residents,” Bassett said, “is that, ‘I can live a five-minute drive from
downtown, and it can take me 40 minutes to take the bus there. What’s my motivation [for taking the bus]?’ There isn’t one, I get that.” For many officials in Orange County and the region overall, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is emerging as a potential solution to both this increased demand and to the light rail’s collapse. Bus Rapid Transit, according to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is a “high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast and efficient service” and that “is often considered more reliable, convenient and faster than regular bus services.” CHT and transit partners, which
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include the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and UNC, have conducted a feasibility study for a BRT “North-South corridor,” which would extend 8.2 miles and link, in 33 minutes, park-andride lots from Eubanks Road to Southern Village. The study looked at a plan for 16 stations in which a fleet of 12 BRT vehicles would come every 7½ minutes and serve an average of 8,575 riders a day. A BRT system offers “the speed of a rail transit system with the comparatively lower cost of a traditional bus system,” CHT says. BRT can also be implemented according to the needs of the community, Milazzo said. Several cities in the United States have some form of BRT, including Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Los Angeles. Some BRT plans use wide bus-only lanes, and others employ a system that prolongs green traffic lights for oncoming buses. Orange County’s study prioritized both. Milazzo helped organize a trip for the region’s transit officials to Richmond, Virginia, to see its new Pulse BRT system, which carries some 7,000 daily riders across 7.6 dense miles in 35-37 minutes. It can drive development, too. The total assessed value of the “Pulse Corridor,” Richmond transit officials said, grew from $8.74 billion in 2015 to $10.92 billion in 2019. “We are clearly pushing BRT as something we think is very reasonable to be part of the solution,” Milazzo said. BRT seems logical, said Aaron Nelson, the president and CEO of the Chamber, “because you can do it today.” “These big systems,” he said, require “planning and right-of-way acquisition and
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compensation, and all that.” The versatility, he said, makes sense for both the time and the place because the thinking has shifted. “The biggest thing that has changed,” Nelson said, “is the belief that only light rail could drive significant economic development.” He added: “It was believed that the billion dollars worth of development that was supposed to happen around a station could only happen if we have light rail; the buses couldn’t drive that,” Nelson said. “But we’ve seen in other areas that welldesigned [BRT plans] can be a major driver.” Though the early feasibility and other studies for the light rail spoke of “exhaustive” public engagement campaigns, these kinds of complicated programs can take so long that whatever
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is gleaned can soon become outdated. The light rail plan might have been perfect for the market at the time of its origin, Milazzo said, but “the market is different now. There are simply more people.” “You should never be amazed how long it takes transportation projects to get built,” Milazzo said. “You should be amazed anything gets built to begin with.” Bassett said the urgency is no longer hypothetical. In many ways the transit issue is like climate change: The dire effects of inaction are not coming – they are here. “The connectivity point is the interstate system,” Bassett said, “and Orange County’s portion of that interstate system is two lanes in both directions.” The narrow outlet regularly leads to rush-hour traffic that stalls from 15-501 to the I-85/I-40 split near Hillsborough, a distance of some 15 miles. “In the 21st century-thinking about jobs and employees, the world shifted a couple of years back: Workforce began to dictate company location,” Bassett said. “It’s more about creating a quality of life that
functions and works for individuals.” It is a big part of why Amazon, Google and other major companies, which have decided against our area as major expansion points, choose their locations. Time is limited, and these things take time. Rep. David E. Price might concur. Price represents parts of Orange, Durham and Wake counties and is a ranking member of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee. He was a significant advocate for the light rail plan and for the federal funding. When the plan ended, he called it a historic setback. This time, he said, leaders simply have to do better. “One doesn’t just submit a new plan to the FTA at the drop of a hat,” he said. “You really need to do considerable regrouping, develop a viable plan and make sure this kind of breakdown in the process won’t occur again. “We don’t have any time to waste.” CHM
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he crowd at The Pittsboro Roadhouse dances as Izzie Bannister, 16, nails the high notes in Heart’s “Barracuda,” part of a rousing hourlong set of rock classics performed by the School of Rock Chapel Hill’s House Band. The band, which opened for Liquid Pleasure on the Friday after Thanksgiving, consists of 19 talented guitarists, drummers, bassists, keyboardists and vocalists ranging in age from 11 to 16. Each auditioned to earn their spot in the group. The House Band wraps up with The Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” and is met with cheers and applause while David Joseph, owner and general manager of the school, takes the stage. “Thank you all so much for coming out!” he says. David moved to Chapel Hill with his wife, Sally, and their son, Chris, in 1999; daughter Evie was born at
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movers arrived with their furniture. After working 17 years at SAS Institute, David opened a School of Rock – the largest music school franchise in the country – in May 2017. On any given afternoon at the school, which is located in the former 501 Diner space near Trader Joe’s on Fordham Boulevard, dozens of students cycle in for lessons and group rehearsals. There’s a focus on learning by doing, and the staff of 18 instructors train kids on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, ukulele and vocals. Enrollment has grown to almost 170 students who also take part in summer camps and live, themed group performances year-round. The school also supports summer tours for the House Band. This past year’s tour hit hot spots in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Philadelphia and Wildwood, New Jersey. It was quite an experience, David says, playing near the roller coaster on the boardwalk in Wildwood on the Fourth of July and then watching the fireworks. Bella Jackson-Ruybal, 13 and currently in seventh grade at Emerson Waldorf School, plays bass and sings backup vocals. “I didn’t expect the crowd to be so pumped up this year,” she says of the summer shows. “It was much better this year because we are more experienced.” Caleb Lackey, 15, a sophomore at Carrboro High School who plays drums for the House Band, also joined the summer tour. “Meeting new people and having music in common really had an effect on me,” Caleb says, crediting the school for providing him with this musical community he did not have before. Of the tour experience itself, he admits the early mornings could be tough. “I was definitely glad when it was over, but at the same time, I can’t wait to do it again!” he says. Victor Thorne, 16 and a home-schooled junior, says The Pittsboro Roadhouse show was a high point for him. “It’s probably the most fun I’ve had at a show so far,” he says. Along with performance opportunities, students appreciate the friendships they build in the studios at the school. Noah Hess, 16 and a sophomore at East Chapel Hill High School who plays keyboard, guitar and bass, says he spends much of his time at the school. “My closest friends are here.”
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Much like these teens, David grew up playing drums anywhere and everywhere, including the school band, a church band, a concert band and a garage band. “I wanted to be a rock musician,” he says with a grin. But he says, “I went to college, started a career, got married and had a family. Thirty years went by, the kids were growing up and growing out of the house, and I started to think about what I was going to do with my life. The School of Rock franchise opportunity came across my desk, and I thought, ‘Hmm, that might be a cool way to get back involved in music, do something good for the community, for kids, and – as it turns out – take an old building in a great location and put some new life into it.’” When David took ownership of the former diner, he found the menus still in stacks and a stocked pantry, the place
ABOVE Massi Bannister, 13, and Sam Snider share a laugh over a solo during rehearsal. LEFT Braedon Spacek, 11, is one of a few kids who are working to be ready to join the House Band.
apparently untouched since the doors closed years earlier. He kept much of the original decor, including the diner’s bar and several of the booths near the front door. That area now serves as the reception and waiting spot for parents. Other booths adjacent to the rehearsal studios offer the kids a place to hang out or do homework between lessons. Walls are plastered with rock posters; the bathroom doors are labeled “Rockers” and “Rollers.” The structure provided by the parent franchise makes it possible to offer the benefits that come with affiliation to a larger company, including a complete musical
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curriculum and an interactive – is something really special that digital app for each of the took me a long time to figure out instruments. At the same time, on my own.” Justin’s enthusiasm the school has a small-business is echoed by Christian Cail, a mentality and ability to make guitar instructor and a senior at a genuine investment in the UNC. “It’s always nice to share community. David says they are with people the music that I proud to be an Orange County like,” Christian says, adding Living Wage employer, which that, at the school, “it’s probably allows instructors, most of the case that a lot of lessons are whom are working musicians, learned that are not necessarily the flexibility to teach during just music.” school hours and still play gigs David believes it’s those on nights and weekends. lessons that are the most Justin Ellis, an instructor in important. “My dad was an David Joseph in front of a wall that celebrates the birthday bass and vocals, plays in several Episcopal priest,” David says. of every student and instructor past and present. indie rock bands in the area, “I feel in some ways like I’m including Happy Abandon. “I’m carrying on his work, creating a here any hour the school is open,” Justin says. “I love it.” He particularly safe place for young people to find themselves. This is a place where admires the school’s support of group performances at local venues like everyone is welcome. Are you a musician? That’s all I care about.” the Southern Village Green and The ArtsCenter. “What it allows the The kids, he says, “come in here, and they are welcomed and kids to do – play out in the community and learn how to play together accepted, and they are finding their people.” CHM 38
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Marcus Ginyard’s Chapel Hill Community Day is a two-day camp each July open to 100 girls and boys in Orange County.
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who live and breathe basketball but who don’t make their way to traditional weeklong camps. “We work with police departments, the sheriff’s department, community centers and school guidance departments to really focus on the kids who don’t have $700 to spend on a Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp,” Marcus says. Yazmin “Yaz” Paisant, 11, and Jadzia Burnette, 14, were at camp last summer and are exactly the kind of kids Marcus wants to see attending. Both live in Carrboro and play basketball as much as they can at school, in rec leagues and with friends on local courts. The Community Day is one of the few chances they get to attend a camp. As early-arriving campers wait for Marcus’ whistle to officially begin the day, Yaz and Jadzia step into a quick game in one corner of the gym. For about 10 minutes, the two girls post up, pass around and shoot over a group of mostly middle school boys. Yaz’s mom, Misty Paisant, says the Community Day is invaluable for her daughter, a sixth grader at McDougle Middle School. “This is her third year going, and she just loves it,” Misty says. “It’s the only camp she goes to. I have five children, so it’s hard to find something for each of them. It’s just the two days, but she wishes it was longer.” 42
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Marcus soon blows his whistle to begin camp, and the kids break into age groups to spend the morning in traditional basketball drills, skills and games. Marcus introduces his coaching staff, which includes former UNC players, his own relatives and a ninth grader, Jack Murphy, who attended another one of Marcus’ camps in their shared hometown of Alexandria, Virginia, for five years. “I feel honored that he wanted to be a part of it,” Marcus says. “He went to the camp and felt so good about it he wanted to be a part of allowing other kids to experience it.” Another coach is Amber Henson, who, Marcus says, he invited despite her playing for Duke. “It was a little tough for me, but we needed an extra hand,” Marcus jokes. Amber’s brother, John Henson, played with Marcus at UNC. “That’s still family, but if it was somebody else who went to Duke, that would be different.” Marcus was a member of one of UNC’s most lauded teams, which won the National Championship in 2009 and included National Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough. Marcus graduated in 2010 and played professionally for teams in Germany, Ukraine, Israel, Poland, Greece and
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North Macedonia. He signed a contract in provide the food is no random act,” summer 2019 to play in Limoges, France, Marcus says. “This is iconic Chapel for the next two seasons. Hill, and it’s also great that they share This is her third year going, The camp is something of a family our vision of what we’re trying to do and she just loves it. It’s the only with these kids. They’re giving pizza, affair for Marcus, with both relatives and friends from the extended Tar Heel because that’s what they do, but it camp she goes to. family chipping in. He calls his mother, means a lot more.” Annise Ginyard, the camp’s “essential After lunch, the camp adjourns – Misty Paisant, Yazmin’s mom engine component.” A real estate agent to the parking lots outside the gym, with Keller Williams Realty, Annise where an array of police, fire and serves as both the president of the camp’s other service vehicles are waiting, administrative organization and the director of operations during the along with representatives from each department. weekend. Marcus, who lives in Governors Village when he’s not playing “It’s always our intention from the start to bring these kids together abroad, recruits former and current Tar Heels as coaches for the camp. with their peers, but also with leaders in the community and service Tyler, Theo Pinson, Luke Maye, Mike Copeland and Garrison Brooks members,” Marcus says. “All it takes for kids this age is to feel have all helped out, Marcus says, as have a number of local businesses. supported. The great thing about having law enforcement and fire The camp breaks for lunch with food from Italian Pizzeria III (IP3), department and health care professionals here, it gives [kids] an idea a favorite hangout of Marcus’ during his years at UNC. “Having IP3 about some other things they can be passionate about.” CHM
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summer camp guide There’s a camp in our area for every kid’s interest, from sports and science to arts and engineering ACTING AND TECHNICAL THEATER TEEN INTENSIVES 309 W. Morgan St., Durham 919-560-2726; durhamartscouncilcamps.com/teen-intensives Intensives will culminate in a short performance on stage at The Carolina Theatre. Programmed in collaboration with the Durham Arts Council and Bulldog Ensemble Theater. Ages 13-17 Dates June 15-19; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; full-day option available when combined with an afternoon Durham Arts Council Teen Intensive. Price $135 per half-day camp AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL 721 Broad St., Durham 919-797-2871; americandancefestival.org Ten weeklong camp options include Pilobolus camp, summer dance intensives and a preprofessional dance intensive. Ages 6-17 Dates Weekly, June 18-July 25 Price Varies by camp. Visit website. ART ADVENTURES AT THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-966-5736; ackland.org Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create takehome treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly learned art-making techniques. Materials are provided. Registration required, sign up online. Ages 6-9 Dates May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8; three sessions at 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Price Free for museum members, $5 per session for nonmembers ARTSCAMP AT THE ARTSCENTER 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro 919-929-2787; artscenterlive.org Small classes taught by professional artists with a focus on skill-building and creative expression. Offers both visual and performing arts camps every week of summer vacation, including hiphop dance, painting techniques, cartooning and comics, ceramics, improv acting and more. Grades Rising grades K-12 Dates June 15-Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended care 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Price $170/week half-day camps, $340/week full-day camps. Member discounts available.
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BALLET SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL 1603 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-942-1339; balletschoolofchapelhill.com Offers a variety of classes, dance camps and workshops in creative arts, ballet, modern, contemporary jazz, rhythm tap, hip-hop, musical theater and dance workshops for children with special needs. Ages 3-17 Dates June 15-Aug. 22; frequency and times vary Price Varies. Call or visit website.
CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 ext. 263; cfsnc.org/summer Weekly courses in subject areas such as leadership, stop-motion animation, theater, outdoor adventures, cooking, forensic science, sports, Lego, comic design, Minecraft, fashion design, “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and more. Ages 4-18 Dates June 15-Aug. 14; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; extended care available from 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Price $275-$295/week
BARRISKILL DANCE THEATRE SCHOOL 3642 Shannon Rd., Durham 919-489-5100; barriskilldance.com; contact@barriskilldance.com Classes and dance camps/intensives in creative movement, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, conditioning, musical theater and more. Ages 3-18 Dates June 8-Aug. 14; half-day, 3/4-day and fullday camps available, as well as weekly classes. Price Call or visit website.
CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 919-918-7364; carrbororec.org Individual sports, arts, outdoor adventure and theme camps such as water fun, science, fishing camps, mountain biking, Lego engineering and much more. Ages 3-17, depending on the camp Dates June 15-Aug. 21. Length/frequency varies Price Varies for each camp.
BOUNCING BULLDOGS JUMP ROPE CAMP 101 S. White Oak Dr., Durham 919-493-7992; bouncingbulldogs.org Jump rope skills designed for beginners to advanced participants, some of whom are seven-time National Champions and 12-time World Champions. Ages 5-18 Dates Visit website. Price $45/day; $225/week
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO YMCA (980 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill), YMCA AT MEADOWMONT (301 Old Barn Ln., Chapel Hill) CAMP CLEARWATER (1720 Clearwater Lake Rd., Chapel Hill) 919-442-9622; ymcatriangle.org Activities include swimming, cooking, science, sports, outdoor and teen leadership. Ages 3-17 Dates June 15-Aug. 21, except July 4 Price Call or visit website.
CAMP MARBLES 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh 919-857-1040; marbleskidsmuseum.org/summer-camp Explore interactive exhibits, experience giantscreen IMAX documentaries and dive into weeklong themes. Special ‘go for the gold’ themed camp during the week of July 4. Ages 3-12 Dates June 8-Aug. 28 (specific dates and activities vary by age group); morning camp: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; afternoon camp: 1-5 p.m. (before care, 8-9 a.m., and aftercare, 5-6 p.m., available) Price Half-day: $150, member; $160, nonmember. Full-day: $300, member; $320, nonmember; extended care: $30 per type; $30/ session materials fee for cook camps
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CHAPEL HILL GYMNASTICS 7405 Rex Rd., Ste. 207, Chapel Hill 919-942-3655; chapelhillgymnastics.com Quality instruction and lots of fun in an energetic learning environment. Ages 3 and up Dates TBA Price $180/half-day/week; $240/full-day/week CHAPEL HILL PARKS AND RECREATION 200 Plant Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-2784; chapelhillparks.org Campers participate in diverse recreational experiences. From swimming, arts and crafts, gym games, team building, field trips and more, counselors help campers develop new skills and friendships. Partial-day camps include adventure, arts, S.T.E.M., computer tech and a variety of sports camps (flag football, Ultimate
Frisbee, basketball, volleyball, tennis and more). Youth and adults with special needs may enjoy the Social Café camps. Inclusion support is available for most camps. Registration opens March 10. Ages 5-16 Dates June 15-Aug. 14 Price Varies for each camp. CHAPEL HILL TENNIS CLUB 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro 919-929-5248; chapelhilltennisclub.com Tennis instruction ranging from beginners to advanced along with swimming and other sports in a fun and positive environment; advanced tennis camp available for tournament players. Ages 5-15 Dates Call or visit website. Price Call or visit website. CHATHAM YMCA 287 East St., Ste. 412, Pittsboro 919-545-9622; ymcatriangle.org Community-based camps at school sites (North Chatham Elementary, Perry Harrison Elementary and Pittsboro Elementary) and Camp Royall with activities including swimming, sports, outdoor, teen leadership, and arts and crafts. Grades Rising grades K-8 Dates June 10-Aug. 23, except July 4 Price Call or visit website. DRAWING FOR TWEENS AT THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill 919-966-5736; ackland.org Tweens look at selected works in the Ackland’s galleries and identify techniques that the artists used to make them. Gallery teachers demonstrate and teach participants technical skills, which they can then apply to their own artistic creations. A mix of drawing from works on display and creating one’s own original work is offered in each session. Materials are provided. Registration required, sign up online. Ages 10-13 Dates May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8; two sessions at 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Price Free for museum members, $5 per session for nonmembers
Grades Sixth–11th Dates Session I: June 14-26; Session II: June 28July 10; Session III: July 12-24 Price Call or visit website. DURHAM ACADEMY 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-489-3400 ext. 6114; da.org/summer The school’s moral, happy, productive mission extends to its summer experiences, whether your child is interested in DJing or dance, soccer or lacrosse, coding or engineering, languages or life skills. DA Summer offers a better sense of global citizenship, personal challenge and community engagement, all while learning in a safe and happy environment. Ages 3-18 Dates June 8-July 31 Price Starting at $175 per session DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL 120 Morris St., Durham 919-560-2726; durhamarts.org Themes vary. One- and two-week cultural camp themes include Brilliant Burundi, Journey to Japan, Fashionable Finland and Terrific Trinidad & Tobago. Flexible minicamps also available. Campers have the opportunity to participate in clay, drawing/ painting, mixed media, dance, theater and
chorus classes. Aftercare includes guest artists and field trips. Teen intensives for ages 13-17 also available. Ages Rising K-age 13 Dates June 12-Aug. 21; day camp Price Call for inquiry. Scholarships available. DURHAM BALLET THEATRE 608 N. Duke St., Durham 919-680-4363; durhamballettheatre.org Dance and aerial camps, classes for all ages. Ages 5-14 for camps, 4 and older for classes. Dates TBA Price Call or visit website. Registration starts March 16. DURHAM BULLS YOUTH BASEBALL CAMPS 409 Blackwell St., Durham 919-687-6555; durhambulls.com Provides children an opportunity to interact and learn fundamental baseball skills and techniques from Bulls managers, coaches and players in a relaxed environment over a threeday camp at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Ages 7-14 Dates Camp 1: June 10, 11 and 12; Camp 2: July 22, 23 and 24; and Camp 3: Aug. 12, 13 and 14. All camps are 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (includes registration and pick-up time). 110 athletes maximum for each camp. Price $150 until Feb. 29; $175 starting March 1
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DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-493-2642; dukeschool.org More than 50 camps available, including outdoor adventures, sports, arts and crafts, music, technology, coding, makers, community service, day camps for preschool and more. Ages 4-15 Dates June 15-July 31, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aftercare available until 6 p.m. Price $350-$420/week DUKE YOUTH PROGRAMS SUMMER CAMPS Campus Box 90700, Bishop’s House, Durham 919-684-6259; learnmore.duke.edu/youth Program options include STEM, writing, leadership and test prep.
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IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org/camps Offering a variety of camps in academics, arts and crafts, language and culture, music, religion, sports, STEM and more. Visit website for details. Grades Pre-K through eighth grade Dates Weekly, June-August Price Varies by camp.
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343; imsnc.org Summer camps for young children in a safe, nurturing environment, tucked away in Durham amongst the trees. Enthusiastic summer camp counselors delight in engaging your young child’s creativity and imagination through music, movement, stories and exciting, hands-on activities with others in a multi-age setting. Ages 3 years old-rising first graders
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HILL LEARNING CENTER MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org/summer Immerses students in a thematic study based on a literary genre using reading and writing strategies to improve comprehension, analysis and composition skills. Students engage in individual instruction of math concepts. Embedded in all classes, students learn executive function study skills strategies. Grades Rising seventh-10th graders Dates June 22-July 24 (five-week session), 1-4 p.m. daily Price $2,475
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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org Weekly themed camps include athletics, music, visual and performing arts, cooking, nature exploration, gardening and science. Ages 3-14 Dates June 8-Aug. 21 (closed week of July 6-10); half- and full-day camps Price Visit website. Registration begins Jan. 29. MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-962-1236; moreheadplanetarium.org/camp Encourage your child’s natural curiosity and intellectual growth by signing up for a camp at the newly renovated Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. Grades K–8 Dates Check website. Price Check website. PIEDMONT WILDLIFE CENTER 364 Leigh Farm Rd., Durham and Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC-86, Chapel Hill 919-489-0900; piedmontwildlifecenter.org Offers a wide variety of all outdoor day camps that connect kids to nature and community through survival and naturalist skills, including exclusive teen day camps, backpacking trips and a leadership (counselor-intraining) program. Ages 3-17 Dates June 10-Aug. 25; flexible drop off starting at 7:45 a.m.; 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., aftercare available until 5:30 p.m. Price Varies, early-bird and multi-camp specials available. Call or visit website. ROLLING HILL STABLES 917 Damascus Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-225-8872; rollinghillsnc.com Ages 5-12 Dates June 15-19 (beginner camp); June 22-26 (beginner & intermediate); June 29-July 3 (beginner & intermediate); July 13-17 (intermediate); July 28-31 (intermediate & advanced); Aug. 3-7 (advanced) Price Visit website for pricing.
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Basketball Ages 9-18, June 14-18 and June 20-24, $700/$600 roywilliamsuncbasketballcamp.com Football High school single day, June 13 & 14; 7-vs-7 team, June 18; specialist camp, July 26; Ages 6-12, June 15; 919-695-2506, See website for prices mackbrownfootballcamps.com Golf Ages 11-18, June 14-18, $1,395; Father-son day camp, ages 7 and older, June 20-21, July 18-19, $650 ussportscamps.com Lacrosse Elite skills, fifth-12th grade, July 13-15, $399/$299; Goalie, faceoff, shooting camp, July 23-24, $299/$199; High school team & skills, July 24-27, $499/$399 tarheellacrossecamp.com Soccer Junior Heels, ages 5-12, mid-June; College ID and Jr./Sr. Elite camps in July uncsoccercamp.com Wrestling Grades K-12, technique, team and prospect camps, June 20-24, $150-395 tarheelwrestlingcamps.com GIRLS CAMPS Basketball middle school June 6; high school June 7; grades eighth-12th June 12-13, Aug. 1; team June 26-28 tarheelgirlsbasketballcamps.com
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SUMMER AT MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919 923-3339; mdsch.org Each week will have its own theme filled with engaging activities, from digging for dinosaurs to exploring outer space, relaxing seaside and so much more. Whether you are attending just one week or all nine, have a blast with hands-on fun! Ages 3-7 Dates June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26; July 6-10, 13-17, 2024; Aug. 3-7, 10-14, 17-21; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Price $185/week SUMMER @ SAINT MARY’S 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4028; sms.edu Participants have the opportunity to explore new interests, build fundamental skills, pursue artistic dreams and expand academic horizons. Grades Rising grades K-10 Dates June 22-July 31, one-week sessions. Early morning drop-off and after-camp care. Full- and half-day, all-girl and co-ed offerings. Price $165-$325 per session, $895 for residential Ms. Nancy’s Manners Camp and $1,195 for residential Innovators Hub program. SUMMERSCAPE AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH 7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545, msr.org Eight weeklong camp sessions covering topics such as robotics, athletics, art, theater, music,
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literature, outdoor adventure and much more. MSR students and non-students are encouraged to participate. Half- and full-day sessions and before/aftercare options available. Ages 18 months-12th grade Dates Weekly, June 8-July 31 Price Varies by camp. Please visit website. TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org summer@triangledayschool.org Students will have the opportunity to learn a new craft or hobby, enhance and develop existing skills, travel to local places and make new friends. Staff consists of experts, artists and educators from TDS and other local schools and programs focus on art, STEAM, nature, adventure, early childhood and more. CIT program for 13- to 15-year-olds. Ages 4-15 Dates June 15-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; extended care available 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Price Before Feb. 15, $275/session; after Feb. 15, $285/session TRIANGLE YOUTH BALLET 1708 A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill 919-932-2676; triangleyouthballet.org Offers a variety of classes, intensives and dance camps in ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, hip-hop and musical theater.
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Ages 3 through adult. Dates June 15-Aug. 22; frequency and time vary Price Varies. Call or visit website. TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org Camp topics include math, Latin, SAT prep, college essay writing, robotics, scripting, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pottery, art, sewing, cooking and much more. Ages 5-18, Rising K-12 grade Dates Weekly, June 1-Aug. 7; Morning and afternoon sessions available Price $190-$250/week YMCA CAMP CHEERIO 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley 336–869-0195 (fall, winter, spring); 336-363-2604 (summer); campcheerio.org YMCA residential camp in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Activities offered include horseback riding, climbing, ropes course, aquatics, sports, field games, creative arts and nature study. Ages 7-15 Dates June 7-Aug. 14 Price $1,195-$2,390 CHM
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Anna designed Ruth's nursery around this black crib. Hanging bookshelves and Ruth's accessories, including handmade baby sweaters made by Anna's mother, Jenny Routh, who lives just down the street, provide pops of color. Medicine, settled into their 80-year-old home in the Franklin-Rosemary Historic District
in 2017. When daughter Ruth came along in February 2019, the nursery was their first big project to tackle. “Our house is sort of a mix of old and new, with a focus on the pieces that we fall in love with instead of specific themes or directions for each room,” says Anna, who enjoys searching at thrift and antique stores for perfect pieces that will bring a space together. “We have eclectic taste and like to combine fun patterns, mix vintage pieces with modern moments and love collecting original art to fill our walls.” Ruth’s nursery was no different. “I knew I wanted a black crib, and early on I found a beautiful vintage Turkish suzani that I knew I’d incorporate somewhere in the room,” says Anna. She decided to hang the suzani as a 54
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curtain, and the ornate textile became the color palette for the whole space. It’s a good thing, too; Anna explains Ruth was entranced early on with the curtain. “She would stare at it intently – so much that I would put her in her crib facing away from it so that she wasn’t too stimulated while she was headed down for bed!” Other quirky items include handmade papier-mache maracas, left over from a wedding Anna photographed several years ago. “She’s stared at them and given them a lot of attention since she was little, and now that she can reach them, they’re even more fun,” she says. To balance these distinctive pieces, Anna and Amir added streamlined, trendy elements, including a contemporary upholstered rocker and lucite bookshelves that blend with vintage objects, like an elephant-shaped wicker table. “We really just want our home and our spaces to be unique and have character, and Ruth’s room is definitely a reflection of that.” Bringing it all together wasn’t without its challenges though. Ruth’s room is very small, so Anna and Amir had to get creative with the layout. “Organization was key,” Anna says. “We used about every inch of the room and wall space to make it feel special and cozy.” Down the road, Anna says, Ruth will move into a larger room. “We hope to expand her spaces into our finished basement, where she’ll hopefully have a wonderful workspace and playroom one day,” she says. By then, Ruth will be old enough to choose some of her own decor. For now, the family of three enjoys long runs together – with Ruth in a jogging stroller – around Chapel Hill and travels as often as they are able.
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in three years ago with son Jayden, 13, and daughters Kadence, 6, and Avery Jade, 4 (AJ for short). Falling in love with the unconventional Arbor Lea property was easy, but the couple knew it would need a lot of updating to make it suitable for their family of five. Chapel Hill-based architect Knox Tate, now retired, designed the home in the 1970s as his personal residence and lived there for 10 years. Built in Knox’s modernist-meetsrustic aesthetic, the home features 30-foot ceilings, a converted grain silo and a lot of natural light. The downside of this open, airy plan? “We have zero built-in storage and tiny closets in each bedroom,” Megan says. “I have had to get creative using furniture as closets and storage; baskets and some [other] decor [are used as] storage as well.” Born and raised in Chapel Hill, Megan met lifelong friend Tabitha Thomas at North Chatham Elementary School. Tabitha’s father, Travis Thomas, is a general contractor with Custom Building by TNT and has helped Megan and Donald with several projects in their home. One of the first projects they undertook was Jayden’s bedroom, which was technically the master closet when they started out. Converting it to a bedroom gave him access to a hidden belvedere on the third floor. “He has a desk up there and can get away from the noise [and enjoy] an amazing view,”
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ABOVE Megan braids Kadence's hair on the daybed in AJ's room. ABOVE RIGHT AJ plays with one of her dollhouses. RIGHT Jayden's room is a hangout for Duke, who, despite his name, is a Tar Heel like the rest of the family.
Megan says. Jayden, who attends Durham Academy with his sisters, loves to travel, attend camps and play sports, so a room where there’s plenty to look out on is the ideal place for him to dream up his next adventure. Kadence is also very interested in the outdoors, especially animals. “She spent her summer enjoying horseback riding and did a veterinary camp,” Megan says. “When she isn’t at school, she is usually found roaming our nearly six acres with our dogs by her side.” For Kadence’s room, Megan included bunk beds and has plans to add high shelves and a loft space to give her some space from her little sister. “AJ is my wild child,” Megan says. A huge fan of dress-up and baby dolls, AJ’s room includes plenty of display space for her costumes and easy access to her toys. “She absolutely loves pretending she is the mom,” Megan says. Megan has especially enjoyed the creative aspect of the renovations – including adapting to unexpected changes. “The process has been every emotion you can imagine,” she says. “The home is older, so we have had lots of unexpected repairs mixed in.” She notes that, in spite of
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TOP LEFT Bailey and Harper with Jeyhan in the bunk room. TOP RIGHT An extra bedroom was transformed into a bunk room that's perfect for the sisters' sleepovers with friends.
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Hill since 2013, and in their current Meadowmont home since 2017. Their daughters, Bailey, 7, and Harper, who’s nearly 4, are very active. “They love to dance, draw, do gymnastics, ride their bikes and scooters, and swim,” Jeyhan says. Bailey, a first grader at Rashkis Elementary School, also loves to play soccer and softball; Harper attends preschool at Orange United Methodist Church. Though they don’t need a dedicated study space just yet, Jeyhan and Sean recently transformed an extra bedroom to create a bunk room for sleepovers. “It gives them extra room for friends to sleep comfortably, plus a fun space for them to watch movies or play games,” Jeyhan says. Creating spaces where the sisters and their friends feel at home is important to the family as the girls grow older. The Woods worked with Will Johnson Building Company to construct the custom space. “We’ve worked with them before and have a great working relationship with Rebecca Johnson,” Jeyhan says. Jeyhan, the director of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at UNC, and Sean,
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t’s the neon pink, 2-foot-tall flamingos near the stage and around the bar that newcomers notice first. There’s plastic bats, wings spread, hanging from the ceiling amid string lights illuminating tiki-inspired decorations. Passersby peek curiously into the door’s window. But it’s not a party – it’s just another Sunday evening at Nash Street Tavern, a Hillsborough bar and live music venue where eclectic meets old-fashioned, customers sport blue jeans, and the stage decor can change on a whim. “There have been some pretty outlandish designs [over the years], and the bands and patrons really seem to get a kick from them,” says Scott “Paz” Pasley, one of the tavern’s founding members. The decor is a highlight, but it isn’t the main draw for regulars. Paz opened the bar in 2015, a year after his other South Nash Street music venture next door, The Depot at Hillsborough Station, closed. “The venue attitude came naturally,” he Andrew Bryant, Nash Street's general says. “Amazingly, the room already manager, serves drinks behind the bar. had good acoustic qualities, and musicians, sometimes as many as eight, will happily squeeze onto the stage to play. We regularly get feedback that our room is a favorite for bands to play in the area because of the small-room vibe.” Husband-and-wife duo Mike June and Jess Klein were drawn to the tavern’s ambience when they moved to Hillsborough from Austin, Texas, three years ago. The couple approached Paz about introducing monthly performances called “First Sunday Music Review.” “We’ve both spent a lot of time on the road,” says Jess, a nationally known singer-songwriter, “and we felt that it was really important January/February 2020
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Almost every seat was filled for Jess and Mike's Sunday performance in December.
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to both of us that we build something locally where we live. Mike’s whole idea was that it would be really low pressure, just a fun thing where we could let loose and try different stuff with our band. Nash Street seemed like the perfect place for that because it has a good, mellow, easygoing vibe.” During the first Sunday in December, Mike and Jess performed a bluesy-rock show complete with original songs from Jess’ latest album, “Back to My Green.” The couple and their band have had a residency at the bar since March and draws a consistent crowd. As they began their first set, music traveled through the walls, outside to the corner of Eno and South Nash streets. Mike danced his fingers along the guitar and nodded at familiar faces trickling into the bar. The excitement of the music amid the calm, relaxed mood, the friends and the family, the beers on tap and the dartboards waiting to be played – this place is home for many. As for those funky decorations? Well, they were recently installed by the venue’s sound technician, who goes by “Rainbow Cabbage.” “She evidently felt that a luau was appropriate for the postThanksgiving weekend,” Paz jokes. “Most of the time we are just a corner tavern full of locals of all stripes, enjoying a conversation with old friends or someone new, playing darts after work, watching a game or just chilling out with a friendly bartender.” That’s just who they are, pink flamingos and all. CHM
According to Paz What to expect when you visit Nash Street Tavern: u Regular shows on Friday and Saturday nights (8-11 p.m.) “We’ve had weekend shows without fail since day No. 1 and intentionally [feature] bands so that folks can have a good time listening, dancing and socializing.” u Acoustic-style shows on Tuesdays (8-10 p.m.) “[Tuesday night] definitely has more of a listening room vibe and was born out of so many inquiries from singersongwriters who are quite abundant in the area and are always looking for a fun place to play.” u Bluegrass Jam every second and fourth Sunday (4-6 p.m.) “It has evolved into a really great crew of regular and rotating players and fans all happy to pack chairs and stools onto the stage and share in a long-standing part of our musical community in North Carolina.” u Mike June & Jess Klein’s First Sunday Music Review (4-6 p.m.) “They are super talented local folks! They keep the shows fresh by bringing in other local and touring artists to play with them and adding different themes as well.” u Beer and Hymns Community Sing-along every third Sunday (7-8 p.m.) “One of the coolest monthly celebrations. I was a skeptic, but amazingly the room fills to capacity with smiling, happy people and a string band second to none, and an hour of pints and singing locals!”
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This hideaway bar in Carr Mill Mall serves up creative cocktails and global-inspired tapas By M at t Lard ie | P h o to g ra p hy by B e t h M a n n
o get to B-Side Lounge in Carrboro, you’ll need to take a few turns. First, walk up toward the door of Venable, but don’t enter. Turn to your right, and then round the corner to your left, and head straight. Walk past what looks like a service entrance and take another left when the building ends. Go through the door at the back of the building, and you’ve arrived. Tucked away in a corner of historic Carr Mill Mall, B-Side Lounge is part speakeasy and part tapas bar. The space is cozy, with exposed brick walls and intimate booths that invite hushed conversations with friends over cocktails and a late-night snack. The dark, polished wood bar is the main feature of the space, where B-Side bartenders serve up a range of local beers,
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producing artistic director for PlayMakers Repertory Company, has turned B-Side into her go-to for a good meal after work since the kitchen is open until close. She recently dropped by with playwright Noah Haidle – this spring she’ll direct his play “Birthday Candles” on Broadway. “Working at PlayMakers, I’m often at the theater late into the night with rehearsals and performances,” Vivienne explains, “so it’s really nice to know that B-Side will still be open for a bite and a nightcap.” She adds, “I always have to order the grilled flatbread with fig jam, arugula and prosciutto because it’s a lip-smacking blend of sweet and savory.” B-Side is a place where you can easily see yourself becoming a regular, whether you end up at the bar or tuck yourself into a booth with friends. Pick a favorite corner, order up a cocktail and a few small plates, and allow B-Side to become your new late-night haunt. You already know how to find it; all that’s left is to make it yours. CHM
international wines and excellent craft cocktails. Try the Two Smokes, a blend of mezcal and scotch served on the rocks with orange liqueur, bitters and honey. If chilly winter nights needed a signature cocktail, this would be the one. Beer or wine more your speed? They always have North Carolina breweries on draft, and the wine list is loaded with unique pours with an emphasis on offerings from Italy and France. The 2016 Primitivo from Antica Masseria winery in Puglia is a good choice as you start to think about food. B-Side’s small plate options reflect owner Drew Moore’s culinary history. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Drew spent time working around the world, from Boston and New York to Italy and Southeast Asia. On the menu, you’ll find a hearty squash and chickpea curry sidled up next to house-made empanadas and an Italian mortadella and burrata plate. If you ask Drew what dish excites him the most, he’ll point to the “panela,” a Sicilian street food specialty, without having to stop and think. B-Side pairs these fried chickpea fritters with local goat cheese and a Tuscan white bean salad. Open till 10:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, B-Side is the sort of place where you bump into people you know. As the night wears on, friends trickle in for a cocktail or a nibble. Vivienne Benesch,
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Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist and 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 has assembled a team of top notch, dermatology trained professionals offering the latest in technology and treatments. There is a reason DLC has been voted Best of Chapel Hill every year since she opened the doors! It’s simple, DLC treats everyone like family!
Chris G. Adigun, MD, FAAD Karlee Wagoner, ANP-BC Leighanne McGill, PA-C Allyson Adamo, RN, BSN Located in The Veranda at Briar Chapel
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Ms. Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277
East Franklin Street Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Benny Cappella’s Pizza, by the slice or whole pie. 122 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-5286; bennysva.com Blue Spoon Microcreamery Homemade cryogenic ice cream and fresh brewed coffee and espresso drinks. 140 E. Franklin St.; 919-869-7166 Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955 Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani, build-your-own plates and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpress.com Epilogue Independent bookstore and Spanish-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 Imbibe Bottle shop and restaurant featuring pizza, salads and appetizers. 108 Henderson St.; 919-636-6469; imbibenc.com Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com Lula’s “Simple food made the hard way,” like fried chicken, homemade biscuits, farm-to-table veggies and more. Go upstairs for meals served familystyle. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; lulaschapelhill.com
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Peño Mediterranean Grill Catering, beer, wine and signature dishes like gyro sandwiches, gyro bowls and salads prepared fresh daily. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919391-3706; penogrill.com Savor Eatery & Bakery Certified gluten-free and keto-friendly facility. 110 N. Columbia St.; 919-537-8350; savoreaterybakery.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 Sutton’s Drug Store Old-fashioned diner known for its hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches like the “Dean Dome Deluxe” and “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 Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food, like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com TRU Deli & Wine Bar Sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755; trudeli.com Yaya Tea Japanese cafe with a variety of bubble teas, onigiri (rice balls) and imported Japanese snacks. 157 E. Franklin St.; 919-914-6302; yayatea.com/nc Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192; yeoldewaffleshoppe.com West Franklin Street 411 West The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com
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Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com B.GOOD Seasonal, sustainably sourced burgers, salads and bowls that rotate with local harvests. 133 W. Franklin St.; 984-255-1455; bgood.com Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually-owned food stalls. Choices include traditional Persian, Southern soul food, Latin-inspired vegan, North Carolina barbecue, homemade ice cream, local beer and cider on draft. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com Bread & Butter Bakery & Coffeeshop Bread, cinnamon rolls, scones, desserts. 503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998; chapelhillbakery.com Breadmen’s A variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and grilled meat, with daily soup and specials. All-day breakfast; vegetarian options. Catering available. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com BUNS Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800; carolinabrewery.com Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/ beer/wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats. 431 W. Franklin St.; cattalescatcafe.com
CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, Hoppin’ John and jalapeñocheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com
Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com
Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Choose from a menu of signature pizzas or build your own with a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-391-4100; lotsa.com Mama Dip’s Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and 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 options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com
Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com
Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites like cheese fries, plus pizza, burgers, wings, salads and more. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com
Frutta Bowls Serves bowls with bases of acai, pitaya, oatmeal or kale, in addition to smoothies. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-999-4427; fruttabowls.com
Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com
Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com/chapel-hill Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 35+ years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com Kipos Greek Taverna Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposchapelhill.com Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com
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Moe’s Southwest Grill Made-to-order burritos, nachos, quesadillas and more. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6217; moes.com The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com Perennial Coffee and pastries. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-537-8784; perennial.cafe Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, rice plates, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/ gluten-free options. 508A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com The Pizza Press Build your own pizza with dozens of ingredient choices or choose a pre-designed signature pizza. Also enjoy salads and a large selection of craft beer. 133 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 984-2340081; thepizzapress.com The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com Refuge at the Franklin Hotel New American breakfast cuisine. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000 Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177; talullas.com
Trolly Stop - The Beach on Franklin Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 104 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206; trollystophotdogs.com Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599; westendwinebar.com YoPo of Chapel Hill Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt, treats and shakes with unique flavors. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing/Rams Plaza Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowlsize lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern fare at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 CAVA Customizable Mediterranean bowls, salads, pitas and soups. 79 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-636-5828; cava.com Cerritos Cantina Specialty dips, ceviche, street tacos, nachos, burritos and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-6566 Chopt Offers unique salads, grain, noodle and quinoa bowls. Eastgate Crossing; 919-240-7660; choptsalad.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 Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/chapel-hill-bake-shop Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Eastgate Crossing; 919-969-7112; looppizzagrill.com Market Street Coffeehouse Coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993; marketstcoffee.com Min Ga Authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and variety of homemade kimchi. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1773; min-ga.com Monterrey Mexican Grill Tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more. Rams Plaza; 919-969-8750; monterreychapelhill. com
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Monterrey Tacos and Burritos Mexican rotisserie with Southern-inspired sides. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-9002 Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi. Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/ chapel-hill Red Pepper Chinese restaurant offering traditional Szechuan dishes. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488; redpepperchapelhill.com Squid’s Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com Sutton’s at the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with menu options including its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; europacenterchapelhill.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamchapelhill.com 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.; 919904-7326; luchatigre.com The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with fresh bagels, sandwiches, specialty salads, Lady Edison charcuterie and gourmet groceries. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-929-7700 deliedison.com
Rasa Indi-Chinese Indian and Chinese cuisine. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com Sage Vegetarian Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-9689266; sagevegetariancafe.com Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas plus an array of Italian comfort food in a bright, casual eatery. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com Special Treats Chocolate Lounge & Juice Bar Gourmet chocolate, cookies, biscotti, all handmade by people with disabilities. Plus, a full juice bar, wine, beer, coffee, tea and kombucha. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-883-2151; specialtreatsnc.com YOPOP Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors made daily and 36 toppings. Bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229; yopops.com N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com
Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com
BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com
Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Eastgate Crossing; 919-933-9933; twistednoodlesch.com
Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com
Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com
Zoës Kitchen Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches and kebabs. Eastgate Crossing; 919-883-9310; zoeskitchen.com University Place
Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Neapolitanstyle pizza and Italian mains, plus wine and beer. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magone-italian-grill-pizza. business.site
Coco Bean Coffee Shop Locally owned coffee shop offering Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and a vegan market. 1114 Environ Way, East 54; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com
Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com
Margaret’s Cantina Mexican appetizers and entrees. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-942-4745; margaretscantina.com
bartaco Tacos of various styles like sesame ribeye and fried oyster, plus freshjuice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com
New Hope Market Store and grill that uses local products and features breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more. 6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851
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
City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist. 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com
Oishii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com
Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com
The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.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
PiggyBack Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-240-4715
Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com
Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com Village Burgers Gourmet burgers with sides like sweet potato fries and Tater Tots. 919-240-4008; villageburgerchapelhill.com
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Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi, stir fried egg noodles and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com
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First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; theeggandirestaurants.com Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad Thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805 Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/chapel-hill
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PHOTO BY JAMES STEFIUK
MORETON NEAL IS AN AUTHOR AND INTERIOR DESIGNER WHO LIVES IN CHAPEL HILL. SHE IS A LIFELONG FOODIE, HAVING CO-FOUNDED LA RÉSIDENCE IN 1976.
A CURE FOR WHAT AILS YOU By the time you read this, Southern Season will have closed its doors. Originally a tiny spice and tea shop created by Michael Barefoot in 1975, it grew into the most impressive food emporium in the Southeast and was a popular tourist destination in Chapel Hill. When Michael was still in charge, shopping at Southern Season was both educating and an adventure. The staff, all passionate food lovers, could tell you everything you ever wanted to know about coffee, cheese, chocolates, hot sauce or any of the exotic edibles on miles of shelves. When I looked for a bottle of “vin jaune” – yellow wine made in the Jura region of France – to use in a dish, the wine guy offered a dozen different labels. Why was I even surprised to find out he had worked in a Jura vineyard making the stuff? That was the caliber of the staff before 2008. The last time I was there, my salesperson didn’t know what chutney was. My intention was to share a recipe for unforgettable Jura chicken. But what’s the point? Where can you find vin jaune these days? And who else would be crazy enough to use a $65 bottle of wine to make chicken stew? As I grieved the loss of Southern Season, a friend emailed me raving about an amazing soup she had at Thai Palace, another venerable Chapel Hill institution owned for 30 years by Rewat and Panida Seepolmuang. My friend claimed this dish was not only delicious, but had also cured her flu symptoms. Seeking a remedy for my own malaise, I invited Nancie McDermott, an authority on Thai food, to join me for lunch there. Many of you know Nancie from her books on mouthwatering Southern desserts and her bubbly cooking videos. She has also written a half-dozen cookbooks about Southeast Asian food. Ever intuitive and thoughtful, Nancie arrived at lunch with a hot pink bag of goodies: lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, coconut milk, cans of curry paste and the first of her many Asian cookbooks, “Real Thai.” It could have been a gift basket from Southern Season, though most of the items actually came from Nancie’s favorite local Asian store, Durham’s Li Ming’s Global Mart, just a few minutes down DurhamChapel Hill Boulevard across the Orange County line.
To make sure we didn’t miss any healing soups, we ordered three: Tom Yum Goong (clear shrimp broth), Tom Kha Gai (chicken and coconut broth) and Curry Noodle. This last one, a rich, slightly spicy dish using rice noodles, was the miraculous soup described by my friend. It’s the best medicine I’ve ever tasted. By the time we finished lunch, which included a chat with Panida about growing lime trees, the exceptional food and company had obliterated my sulky mood, and Nancie’s tips had cured my trepidation of cooking with the holy trinity of Thai soup flavors – galanga, lime leaves and lemongrass. For more of Nancie’s hints, recipes, charming blog and Southern American and Asian cookbooks, visit nanciemcdermott. com.
CURRY SOUP NOODLES Nancie claims this is the most underappreciated Southeast Asian dish in the West. It’s similar to the more popular Vietnamese pho. This soup should get you through flu season. I think of it as Thai penicillin. 4 cups chicken stock 3-inch piece of fresh galangal, peeled and sliced thinly (you can substitute fresh ginger) 6 lime leaves 2 4-inch pieces of lemongrass stalk, sliced 2 Tbsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 can (about 14 oz.) unsweetened coconut milk (Nancie prefers Chaokoh brand) 2 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce 2 tsp. brown sugar or palm sugar Half rotisserie chicken (or more), skin removed and meat shredded 1 package (8 to 9 oz.) rice noodles, cooked according to package directions 1½ cups bean sprouts Salt to taste Juice from 2 limes Fresh herbs, such as mint, basil or cilantro, for serving (optional) Chopped scallions (optional) Pour chicken stock into a medium pot and add galangal, lime leaves and lemongrass. Simmer at very low heat for 1 hour to infuse the stock with flavor. In another pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in curry paste and turmeric. Whisk until mixture is fragrant, but not brown, just about 1 or 2 minutes. Whisk in coconut milk. Reduce heat to low. Add fish sauce, sugar and stock mixture, and stir until mixed well. Add chicken, noodles and bean sprouts to the soup, and continue cooking just until hot. Add salt to taste. Take the soup off the heat before stirring in lime juice. Divide soup noodles among four bowls. Garnish with herbs and/or scallions. Serves 4 CHM
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811; cafecarolina.com Chronic Tacos Mexican grill utilizing authentic recipes. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4803; chronictacos.com Fusion Fish Eclectic menu including tapas, family-style dinners and sushi. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-903-8416; fusionfishcuisine.com Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; meetfresh.us/en Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.com
Downtown Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries made with local ingredients. 708 Market St.; 919-914-6694; alsburgershack.com La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato. 610 Market St.; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop
401 Main Upscale dive bar and sandwich shop serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 984-999-4357; 401main.com Acme Food & Beverage Co. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com Coming Soon: Cham Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai, Siamese and Chinese cuisine including tom kha soup, panang curry and pad thai. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 190; 984-999-4646; chamthai.squarespace. com
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Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads all made with local ingredients or imported from Italy. Cocktails, wine, craft beer, cider and prosecco on tap. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with 10 taps of craft beer, including Damascus Steel Stout and Water Color Wheat. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com The Honeysuckle Cafe and Bar Coffee house serving smoothies, tea and meads in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. 601 W. Main St.; 919-967-9398; thehoneysuckle.org/cafe-bar
Contemporary South Indian Cuisine.
Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge Offers a wide range of tea and herbal drinks, all made from kava, a type of plant root. The tea has an earthy flavor and is said to have healing properties. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596; kravekava.com
Fine Dining. Patio Dining. Complimentary Valet Parking. 308 West Franklin Street Downtown Chapel Hill 919.537.8258 | 1.800.CholaNad cholanad.com
Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Coffee, ice cream and pastries. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-960-6776; marketstcoffee.com 112 N. Churton Street • Hillsborough
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Mel’s Commissary & Catering Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com Napoli Cafe Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; 919-667-8288; napolicarrboro.com Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com Oakleaf “Immediate” cuisine like pastas and seafood using ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups and fritti. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-9672277; pizzeriamercatonc.com
Vecino Brewing Co. Dozens of craft beer choices plus dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Flavorful small plates, salads and sandwiches. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus, inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern and American classics. 919-929-2909; elmosdinercarrboro.com Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. 919-904-7343; oasisincarrmill.com Tandem Farm-to-table, modern American cuisine with full service bar. 919-240-7937; tandemcarrboro.com
Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 919-929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads. 602-D Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net
Provence Southern French cuisine. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; provenceofcarrboro.com Spotted Dog Vegetarian-friendly appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117; thespotteddogrestaurant.com Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881; tylerstaproom.com Wings Over Has 18 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com
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East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee. 310 E. Main St., Ste. 100; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com
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Taste of the South HILLSBOROUGH Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 122 S. Churton St.; 919-732-8662; bandidoscafe.com El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic fromscratch Mexican dishes. 162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead. com/homepage.html
voted favorite comfort/southern food 408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 919.942.5837 mamadips.com Catering, Porch Dining and Parking Available Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sun 11 am - 9 pm Breakfast/Brunch Sat & Sun 8 am - 1 pm
Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com
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Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare like wings, sandwiches, tots and rotating drafts and specials. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223
The House at Gatewood Chop house and oyster bar with dishes like signature cracker-crusted pork chop with grits and greens. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com
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James Pharmacy Fresh North Carolina seafood with improved outdoor seating and an expanded beer and wine menu. 111 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134; jphillsborough.com Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com
Governors Village
Al’s Burger Shack Classic gourmet burger and fries joint, featuring an expanded menu with sandwiches, seafood, soups and salads along with a full bar. 50050 Governors Dr.; 984-999-4069; alsburgershack.com
Los Altos Serving Mexican dishes, like tacos and chiles rellenos, for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner on weekends. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177
Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440
Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com
Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990; flairforfoodrestaurant.com
Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 104 N. Churton St.; 919-732-0900
Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com
Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net
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Whit’s Frozen Custard Ice cream and frozen treats. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com
Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine and specialty cocktails. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com
Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food. 370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480
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Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop
Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-2969113; hottinroofbar.com
Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; panciuto.com
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Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites like spaghetti carbonara and chicken piccata. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com
Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; saratogagrill.com Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, produce, baked goods, plus Steve’s brand products like pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com Village Diner Southern breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and take-out pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915 January/February 2020
North Chatham 501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine including fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweetand-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com
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The Place to Be! Town Hall Burger & Beer Gourmet burgers plus shared plates, tacos, wings and salads. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 140; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com
PITTSBORO Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and supper. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800; alsdiner.net Allen & Son Bar-B-Que N.C. barbecue. 5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros and rice bowls. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington. com/belted-goat Blue Dot Coffee Joe Van Gogh coffee, lattes, smoothies and pastries. 53 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-8064 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com/ pittsboro-location
The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house House of Hops Relaxed bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. 112 Russet Run, Ste. 110; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com
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The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com ODDCO An art and design store and music venue featuring regional craft beers. 684 West St.; 919-704-8832; realoddstuff.com The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes. 664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com
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Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Farm-to-table restaurant serving grains and greens bowls in addition to small plates/bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings, plus tea and alternative milk/sugar-free options. 439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com
Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com
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Pickle Jar Cafe Fresh American classics with a twist. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-8878; picklejarcafe.com Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads. 39 West St.; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com
Small B&B Cafe Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery with outdoor seating offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909; smallbandbcafe.com
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Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast prepared thoughtfully by chefs James Clark and Bill Hartley. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com
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Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com Located in the Heart of Pittsboro at Chatham Mills
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The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com
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The Whiskey Barrel Cafe Burgers and barbecue. 113 W. Raleigh St.; 919-663-1592 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
ALS O CH E CK O UT TH E S E ARE A RESTAURANTS … DURHAM Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food with a Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish, and meats and cheeses. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Fairview Dining Room Washington Duke Inn’s AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Mad Hatter Cafe & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, salads, sandwiches. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com
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MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes with a fresh twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food like manousheh and kabobs, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com
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NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pasta. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com The Oak House Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1383; oakhousedurham.com Page Road Grill Traditional Southern dishes. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and smoothie bar, pastries, sandwiches. 2424 Erwin Rd., 406 Blackwell St. and 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast. 608 N. Mangum St. and 2637 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-8970 and 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com
SANFORD La Dolce Vita Pizzeria Salads, specialty pizza, focaccia sandwiches and dessert, with an outdoor patio. 226 Carthage St.; 919-777-5277; ldvpizzeria.com
Dr. David Lee Hill, Jr. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon 77 Vilcom Center Circle, Suite 120 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-238-9961
Are you in need of oral surgery? If your dentist has recommended oral surgery, whether it’s to remove one or more
Meet Dr. David Lee Hill, Jr.
teeth, implants, or something more involved, you probably have a lot of questions
People who meet Dr. Hill are quickly won over by his knowledge and easy-going
and concerns. What are my options? What about cost? What can I expect? Will I be
style. He is a stickler for detail and in his profession, every little detail matters.
in pain? How long will it take? What kind of surgical safeguards are used?
His commitment to patient safety protocols and surgical precision as well as
It’s normal to be apprehensive about a surgical procedure and at Chapel Hill
his uncompromising philosophy toward care is reflected in the state-of-the-art
Implant and Oral Surgery Center, they understand. That is why Dr. Hill has created
surgical facility he has designed from the ground up. He also places emphasis on
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his patient’s comfort and it shows - from the warm and inviting surroundings to
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the caring staff, focused on the patient’s well being.
You are invited to experience what makes Chapel Hill Implant and Oral Surgery
If your case calls for implant or oral surgery, let Dr. Hill and his capable team
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TO HAVE AND
TO HOLD We went back to five couples whose weddings we featured over the last year to get their tips for tying the knot By M e re d i t h Do c ke r y
STORY OF OUR LIFE Photography by Krystal Kast Photographers
THE COUPLE
this, we were making the day miserable for us,” the couple says. “So we mixed it all up and had a big pre-wedding Champagne party in the bridal suite with both bridal parties.”
Kristine and Paige Falk met at East Chapel Hill High School
where they played together on the soccer team. After college, they reconnected at Top of the Hill during an annual gathering of high school friends and soon started dating. The couple was with Paige’s family on Christmas Day in 2016 when Kristine gave her a book called “I Love You – My Reasons Why” that had a proposal at the end.
‘LET’S TAKE A SELFIE’
THE CEREMONY
The couple married on June 9, 2018, at The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm. Paige and Kristine wanted to find a venue where they had not previously attended a wedding, and they say the family flower farm “was new, unique, beautiful and fit our style perfectly.”
BREAKING WITH TRADITION
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Kristine and Paige chose to forgo the traditional guest book for a selfie station. Guests took photos on a Polaroid camera and then added them to a scrapbook with a message. “It was so much fun to look through the book the next morning,” Kristine says. She encourages other couples to try a selfie guest book. “It seems when people can capture their environments and their moods and then write well-wishes alongside, it inspires greatness!”
COMFORT IS KEY
Kristine and Paige wanted to avoid sore and tired feet, so they chose to wear wedge sandals for the ceremony and changed into TOMS for the after-party at The Station. “Comfort was key since the aisle was made of pavers,” the couple says, “but more importantly, we were not willing to compromise the ability to dance like crazy.”
Paige and Kristine walk back down the aisle at The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm as a married couple.
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HOME SWEET HOME
Photography by Dana Hawley Photography
THE COUPLE
Megan and Derek Locklear met in 2002 when Derek coached Megan’s daughter Hannah in soccer. About
eight years later, the couple reconnected and knew they both found their forever person. Derek proposed on the stairs at Sirocco restaurant on top of State Tower in Bangkok.
THE CEREMONY
The couple married on Oct. 20, 2018, in the backyard of Megan’s childhood home in Carrboro. Megan’s son, Luke, was the best man, and her daughter Molly Ann served as the maid of honor.
SAVE THE DATE
Deciding on a date can be difficult for couples. “We chose [our] weekend because it was the N.C. State Fair, my all-time favorite event of the year,” Megan says. She ended up in the hospital shortly before the big day and was encouraged to postpone the ceremony, but she was bent on making it work. “I am a stubborn Southern woman and was determined to marry Derek, as we
planned,” Megan says. “What if we hadn’t done that? What if I hadn’t married my best friend?”
WHAT DID COUPLES DO BEFORE THE INTERNET?
Google Drive, Etsy and Amazon Prime helped Megan organize her East Coast wedding from her home in Los Angeles, as well as fulfill any last-minute needs. “Vendors were able to see delivery times and coordinate with one another,” Megan says. “And, most importantly, we kept track of all of our expenses.”
SOUTHERN COMFORT
To make everyone feel welcome, the couple set up couches and rugs to create an outdoor living room, created a playlist for the DJ that included music from different decades so all generations would hear songs they knew, and Big Sadie Smoke Shack served traditional Southern fare. “The most important feeling for me was comfort,” Megan says. “I wanted everyone at the wedding, from vendors to guests, to feel as if they are a part of our family.” 86
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THE COUPLE
Julia and Will Scroggs met in elementary school at St. Thomas More Catholic School, but their paths
diverged until they reunited at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. in Durham in 2016. Two years later, Will proposed with an engagement ring hidden in a golden egg during Julia’s family’s annual Easter egg hunt.
THE CEREMONY
The couple married on April 7, 2018, at Fearrington Village. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds celebrated with a reception filled with laughter and dancing. “I loved looking around at everyone I cared about in one room and having everyone together,” Julia says.
RAIN PLAN
Julia wanted the ceremony to be outside in the gardens, but a high of 40 degrees and a storm required them to move the ceremony indoors. “We fortunately had the inside [space] available, however it was not exactly how I envisioned it and wish I had planned a little better for that,” Julia says.
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Although moving the ceremony indoors was disappointing, Julia says she focused her attention on savoring the day. “I wanted it to be outside so badly,” Julia says, “but it was not possible. I just made sure to have a great time and did not worry about my dress or shoes getting dirty.”
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
After countless hours of planning, the actual wedding day goes by in a flash. Julia and Will had a videographer capture moments from their day that they will be able to watch for years to come. “The videos are so much fun, and we love to relive every moment captured,” Julia says.
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Photography by Heba Salama Photography
THE COUPLE
Mark Spain asked Shannon O’Neill for a
guitar lesson while they were both working at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. Three years later, Mark proposed to Shannon in Sarah P. Duke Gardens in August 2017 during a visit to see Shannon’s parents in Chapel Hill.
THE CEREMONY
Shannon and Mark married on June 24, 2018, at The Carolina Inn. “Once I knew Mark and I were getting married, all I could think about were those [black-and-white] floors [of The Old Well Ballroom],” Shannon says. “Mark really wanted to get married outdoors, and there was the option at The Carolina Inn [to do that]. We both got what we wanted: an outdoor wedding and those floors for the reception.”
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
Couples make a lot of decisions during wedding planning, and sometimes it’s good to take others’ opinions into consideration. “I initially thought I didn’t want flowers at all at the wedding, and my mom, [Kimberlee O’Neill], strongly suggested that we have flowers,” Shannon says. Her mother was right, Shannon says, and the flowers “set the tone for the entire wedding.”
LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT
Getting married on a Sunday helped the couple stay within their budget. They also prioritized aspects of the day that were important to them, like music, and then saved money in other areas, like foregoing a lighting package.
FOCUS ON FAMILY
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THE COUPLE
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Kristen and Alex married on Aug. 25, 2018, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where her family attends service regularly. After the ceremony, the couple celebrated with friends at The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm.
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Kristen kept costs lower by designing and printing her own menus, place cards and table numbers. Her mom, Linda Laubscher, also helped create the favors, incorporating honey sticks from the venue.
LET’S DANCE
During the reception, the first dances were special and emotional to the couple. “I remember being so happy to have all of our friends and family together in the same place,” Kristen says. “We felt surrounded by love.” Alex and his mom, Jeanneen Bellows, shared their dance just a few weeks after Jeanneen finished chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer, and Kristen and her dad, David Laubscher, danced to a mix featuring “It Won’t Be Like This for Long” and the fight song from Penn State. CHM
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ree Deacon and James Hickey have
been inseparable since their junior year at Cardinal Gibbons High School. The two met when Dree, a dance team member, was paired with James, a football player, for a pep rally skit. During vacations to Holden Beach, the UNC alumni frequently visited a mailbox hidden by the dunes at the end of the island that usually holds notes from visitors about their stay. On a trip in August 2017, James suggested they take a look inside. This time, Dree found only a notebook with a single page filled out. It was a letter addressed to her from James, and after she finished reading it, she looked up to find James down on one knee. The ceremony took place on June 1, 2019, at University United Methodist Church with a reception on the lawn of The Carolina Inn. Family and friends, including Dree’s parents, Dan and Beth Deacon, Lane Deacon, Daniel Deacon, Luke Deacon, Hunter Davis, Julie Johnston, Emma Claris, Tessa Johnson and James’ parents, Jim and Mary Lou Hickey of Raleigh, celebrated with the couple. One of Dree’s favorite moments was the private pedicab joyride through the heart of downtown Chapel Hill after guests, sparklers in hand, waved them farewell. “There were so many hoots and hollers from passersby congratulating us, which meant a lot to us,” she says. The couple resides in Raleigh. CHM January/February 2020
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ast Chapel Hill High School alumna Laura Joyce and Cedar Ridge High School alumnus Leander DeCristofaro
were introduced by mutual friends after they graduated college. On a foggy day in early April 2018, Laura and Leander hiked to the top of Snake Mountain outside of Boone. They didn’t mind the lack of a view, as Leander soon got down on one knee. Laura accepted his proposal through happy tears. The couple married on June 1, 2019, following an unpredictable week of weather. Their rehearsal was interrupted by a hailstorm, but the weather on their wedding day was ideal for the outdoor ceremony and reception at the Chapel Hill Carriage House. Local members of the wedding party included Taylor Wahrenbrock, Christen Lain, Michelle Janzen, Bryan DeCristofaro, Tyler Brown, Todd Thomann, Michael Goodling, Joe Robbins and Ethan Nel. Laura’s brother, Kevin Joyce, officiated, and her middle school 96
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friend Aaron Fried played cello during the ceremony. Leander also performed two songs on the guitar and sang for Laura, inviting his groomsmen to join the serenade on the second song. Laura and Leander say they are grateful for everyone who made their big day so special, especially their friends who designed the invitations, made dessert and arranged bouquets. The couple resides in Chapel Hill with their puppy, Boone. CHM
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