Chapel Hill Magazine September/October 2022 by Triangle Media Partners

CHAPEL HILL • CARRBORO • HILLSBOROUGH • ORANGE COUNTY SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 SEASONHARVEST Celebrate the best of autumn with hearty meals like jambalaya, pork tenderloin and sweet potato farro. FOOD &DRINK ISSUE annual13thOur Fall recipes, dishing with restaurateurs, lemonade ‘kings’ and much more starting on page 50

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2 chapelhillmagazine.com September/October 2022 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 CHAPELHILLMAGAZINE.COM EDITOR Jessica Stringer EXECUTIVEEDITORIALMANAGING EDITOR Amanda MacLaren MANAGING EDITOR, CHATHAM MAGAZINE Anna-Rhesa Versola EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Renee Ambroso and Brooke Spach EDITORIAL INTERNS Kate Brownstein, Cailey Cetani, Valeria Cloës, Ben Crosbie, Teresa Fang, Abigail Keller,Casey Medlin, Isabella Reilly, Caleb Sigmon, Megan Tillotson and Caitlyn Yaede CONTRIBUTORS Sam Bermas-Dawes, James Dupree CREATIVEARTDIRECTOR Kevin Brown GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Lindsay Scott GRAPHIC DESIGNER Khadijah Weekes-Nolan PHOTOGRAPHER John Michael Simpson CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Martin, James Stefiuk ADVERTISING For advertising inquiries, email advertising@chapelhillmagazine.com Melissa lauren.phillips@trianglemediapartners.commelissa.crane@trianglemediapartners.comCraneKemJohnsonkem.johnson@trianglemediapartners.comLaurenPhillipsLucindaPoolelucinda.poole@trianglemediapartners.comDanaStatkundana.statkun@trianglemediapartners.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Ashlin Acheson FOUNDER/CHAIRMANCORPORATE Dan Shannon PRESIDENT, TRIANGLE MEDIA PARTNERS Ellen Shannon PRESIDENT, TRIANGLE DIGITAL PARTNERS Rory Kelly Gillis VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Amy Bell VICE PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER, CHATHAM MAGAZINE Chris chris.elkins@trianglemediapartners.comElkins PUBLISHER, HEART OF NC WEDDINGS Jenna Parks CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TRIANGLE DIGITAL PARTNERS Sally Scruggs DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Lizzie Jones DIGITAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Brian McIndoo OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Cassady Orsini DISTRIBUTION Matt Bair Chapel Hill Magazine is published 7 times per year by Triangle Media Partners 1777 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 105, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919–933–1551 Subscriptions $38 for 2 years – subscribe at chapelhillmagazine.com CHAPEL HILL 5634DurhamChapelHillBlvd., Durham,NC Beauty,Artistry&Tradition FOROVER40YEARS OpenMonday-Friday10amto6pm ClosedSaturdayandSunday www.persiancarpet.com Love Your

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CONTENTSSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2022 CHAPELHILLMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5 THE FOOD, DRINK & FARMS ISSUE 50 Food and Wine Chefs share fall recipes, plus wine experts give their recommendations 58 Around the Table Four restaurant owners talk ups and downs of the last two years 64 Class is in Session Dine on diverse dishes at Chapel Hill’s Turkish cultural center 70 Brothers in Business Two young entrepreneurs launched King’s Lemonade during the pandemic 74 Feel-Good Farm One farmer’s budding relationship with the community is changing the stigma surrounding people with disabilities 80 What We’re Eating News from our restaurant community, plus a dish we love 82 Dining Guide 88 Doggone Good Drinks Sit and stay awhile at this Carrboro brewery that’s “saving lives, one beer at a time” 28FEATURESTogether, We Win A look back on 75 years of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP branch 32 Hit the Road Venture outside Chapel Hill for a day (or two!), and explore all that North Carolina has to offer FALL ARTS 38 Staging a Comeback PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory returns after a two-year hiatus 42 Fall Arts Guide Can’t-miss concerts, events and more 44 Shapeshifting Sounds of Americana The duo behind Violet Bell shares their musical journey on the cusp of a new studio album release 46 Studio Audience Meet some of the artists on this year’s Orange County Artists Guild’s Open Studio Tour HOME & GARDEN 94 Now & Then A historical Chapel Hill home gets a refresh 100 Down the Garden Path Peek inside three outstanding green spaces 6DEPARTMENTSLetterfrom the Editor 10 About Town Events not to miss 20 Noted What we’ve heard around our towns ... 90 Pet Resources A guide to area vets, animal hospitals, groomers, boarders and pet sitters 120WEDDINGSBaker & Taylor PEOPLE & PLACES 12 Women of Achievement 2022 14 50 Years of Preservation Chapel Hill 16 Project Graduation 19 The ArtsCenter Gala PAGE 88 PAGE 70 PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

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I’m happy to report that after two weeks of crashing with me, Pablo was adopted by a great family in Durham. I encourage you to consider fostering and supporting dog-friendly spots like 401 Main, Dingo Dog and Rocks + Acid, which help pets like Pablo find their forever homes.

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fostered a shy Chihuahua-pug named Pablo through Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary in June. Sure, walking and feeding two canines took some extra coordination, but it was worth it to keep one more dog out of the overcrowded North Carolina shelters. Pablo needed space and time to decompress but was soon initiating play with my dog, Olive. I was proud to see him do well at the rescue’s meet-and-greet event at 401 Main where he charmed some potential adopters. Tim Schwarzauer knows all about the world of animal rescue. His family helped strays and abandoned animals find a safe haven after Hurricane Katrina and later founded their own animal sanctuary in Mississippi. When Tim moved to North Carolina with his own two rescue pups in tow, he eventually found a way to combine his love of craft beer and animals, starting Dingo Dog Brewing Co. in Carrboro in 2014 and donating to nonprofits. The taproom opened in 2020 and hosts adoption events. Read more on page 88.

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Sommelier Paula de Pano also recently started fostering through BTAS. The owner of soon-to-open wine shop Rocks + Acid in Southern Village says that she’s in the perfect situation to foster puppies. “They need the supervision and guidance to be adopted by another family, while I need the diversion, company and, yes, a reason to get up from my desk to take them out! I’m a very big fan of [BTAS], so I hope to be able to partner up with them on future adoption events.” She says Rocks + Acid will welcome pups on a leash in the shop. “I can’t think of anything that can make me smile more than being surrounded by wine and doggos!” Speaking of wine, find some of Paula’s picks for pairing with fall recipes from local chefs, starting on page 50.

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“Pigs on Parade,” an art installation of pig statues, is just one of the activities attendees can experience at Hog Day in Hillsborough.

Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m. tablenc.org Join TABLE at Carrboro Town Commons for its 10th annual fundraiser featuring live music, a soup dinner and handcrafted bowls by local artisans for attendees to take home. Last year’s event raised $40,000 to provide meals for local kids.

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This year’s SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals soiree – held on the House’s grounds – features a silent and live auction, food, drinks and dancing. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s work to provide accommodations for the families of UNC Hospitals patients from across the state.

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A Tasteful Affair Oct. 23, 5:30-8 p.m. rmhch.org Enjoy a silent auction, entertainment and food and beverage samples from local eateries hosted by the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill at The Carolina Club. The proceeds raised will help the organization fund its programs to support children and their families who are experiencing medical challenges. CHM Compiled by Cailey Cetani

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Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Burwell House’s construction with cake and ice cream at the Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough. The event will also feature 19th-century games and informational videos about the history of the house. From 1837 to 1857, the property housed not only the Burwell family, but also a school for girls. The site is now preserved for public tours and events.

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Held contests,festivaltheHillsborough,downtowninannualfeatures food vendors, a parade of pigs, live music, kids activities, an antique car show and a 5K run. The funds raised will benefit Orange County’s youth programs, nonprofits and community projects. Hog Day hogday.org SEPT. 16-17

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Anniversary75th Oct. 8-23 naacp75.com The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP marks its 75th anniversary with a series of events in October, ranging from performances of songs, readings and spoken word of the African diaspora to a Freedom Journey walk. The festivities culminate Oct. 22 with a gala featuring entertainment from Liquid Pleasure and a Founding Day celebration on Oct 23.

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ABOUT TOWN EVENTS NOT TO MISS

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Discover seasonal offers on vacation rentals & more at CrystalCoastNC.org J eff’s heart raced. He didn’t expect a casual bike ride to transport him right back to his childhood 30 years ago. It was so clear: a Friday in fall right before a long, carefree weekend. Just like today. In that second, he realized everything was different, but in three decades nothing had really changed. CHAPTER 16 The Time Machine

Women of Achievement 2022 Chapel Hill Magazine, Durham Magazine and Chatham Magazine hosted the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon at The Carolina Inn on June 9. The event celebrates the women recognized in our publications as outstanding leaders in our communities. Attendees enjoyed networking and mimosas, followed by lunch and desserts by Crossroads Chapel Hill Rory Gillis, president of Triangle Digital Partners, and Chris Elkins, vice president of Triangle Media Partners and Chatham Magazine’s publisher, recognized the 2022 honorees and announced Triangle Media Partners’ new mentoring program in partnership with Durham Public Schools, which aims to provide high school girls access to myriad careers.

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5 A Lotta Love’s Charlotta Sjoelin and Darliene Woolner.

1 Leslie Stevens, co-founder of Congruence Counseling Group, former Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle and Donna Bell, co-founder of Congruence Counseling Group.

7 Rebecca Dickenson of the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, geekchicfashion owner and designer Lysandra Weber and 2022 honoree Danielle de la Rosa-White of Chocolatay Confections.

3 PlayMakers’ Kymberly Burkhead-Dalton and Vivienne Benesch and 2022 honoree Jennifer Player of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County.

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6 Former Orange County commissioner Penny Rich, 2022 honoree Kym Meyer of Southern Environmental Law Center and state Rep. Graig Meyer.

2 Filmmaker Anna Ruth Jones, 2022 honoree Danita Mason-Hogans, historian and founder of Bridging the Gap, and Lorie Clark of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.

4 Chapel Hill Magazine’s Jessica Stringer, 2022 honoree Katie Murray of the Orange County Arts Commission and Hannah Lee.

14 chapelhillmagazine.com September/October 2022 PEOPLE & PLACES 1 chefKoppCoordinatorChapelPreservationHillProgramsMargaretAndrewsandParisMishoe. 2 Allison Worthy, Ford Worthy, Jack Mullen and Fran Friday. 3 Melodie Pugh and Paul Cook. 4 Megan Tarrant, Anne Collins and Sarada Schossow. 50 Years of Preservation Chapel Hill Preservation Chapel Hill hosted its 50th birthday bash at the Horace Williams House on June 18. Attendees enjoyed a catered dinner by Chef Paris Catering and live music from Liquid Pleasure. The organization has worked throughout the decades to preserve the character of the Town of Chapel Hill. Proceeds from the event will benefit the continuation of that work of conserving historical buildings and neighborhoods. Photography courtesy of Preservation Chapel Hill CHM 1 32 4

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Students from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ Class of 2022 marked the end of their high school years at the 30th annual Project Graduation on June 11 at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union at UNC. The all-night party, designed to ensure a safe and fun environment for graduates and their guests to celebrate, kicked off at 11 p.m. and featured various games and attractions such as karaoke, dodgeball, arcade-style games, an inflatable slide and a “casino.”

4 Chapel Hill High School graduates Krista Jirles and Benjamin Knight.

6 Chapel Hill High School graduates Tyler Arnold, Nivas Kolli and Diogo Gomes.

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3 Chapel Hill High School graduate Taylor Ann Knott with rising senior Caroline O’Connell.

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Torrey Howard with Chapel Hill High School graduates Molly Zolotor, Ethan Feldt, Claire Peng and Mara Pirone.

5 East Chapel Hill High School graduates Noah Daniel and Nina Pace.

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2 Carrboro High School graduates Vera Kaesemeyer and Sophia Weber.

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18 chapelhillmagazine.com September/October 2022 PEOPLE & PLACES 7 Chapel Hill High School rising senior Franka Ziemann and graduate Tessa Lauen. 8 Carrboro High School graduates Francisco Ramirez and Thali Brown with rising sophomore Kris Ramirez. 9 Emmie Galloway, Melodie Tun and Makenna Corcoran, rising seniors at Chapel Hill High School. 10 East Chapel Hill High School graduates Anna Kosinski, Ana Pekec, Julia Smith and Henry Liu. 11 East Chapel Hill High School graduates Daniel Mora and Solomon Lloyd with Chapel Hill High School graduate Ashley Nunez and rising senior Shun Le Win. 12 Chapel Hill High School graduates Ashanti Horton and Juanita Smith. 13 Chapel Hill High School graduates Nick Zheng, Daniel Xu, Ayden Xu and Larry Yuan. 7 11109 12 13 8

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The ArtsCenter Gala The ArtsCenter held education nonprofit, which is largest County, St in Carrboro. by Diavione Johnson of Abstract Royalty CHM Arthur Bolick, board of directors vice chair, Johanna Foster, board of directors secretary and Michael Frisch, board of directors chair. Jim Eastwood, Jay Miller, Dave Fosdick and Mike Maloney. LaVange Pendergrass, Chapel Hill Town Council member Paris Miller-Foushee and District Judge Hathaway Pendergrass.

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WHAT WE’VE HEARD AROUND OUR TOWNS … Compiled by Valeria Cloës and Brooke Spach the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta. While studying industrial design at SCAD, Jabria helped to rebrand CooperativeDecaturMinistry, a homelessness prevention program, by analyzing data and conducting other research to create a more cohesive brand identity. In June, Jabria started working at 3M as an industrial design intern where she is contributing to four projects.

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Cedar Ridge High School’s Director of Bands Josh Cvijanovic received the 2022 Award of Excellence from the Central District chapter of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association in May. Chapel Hill native and East Chapel Hill High School graduate Jabria Oliver was named valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of recognized two finalists for teacher of the year, Jessica Clemente at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School and Leigh Stratton-Sharp at Seawell Elementary School

WHAT AN HONOR Kehillah Synagogue honored Jamil Kadoura, the owner of Mediterranean Deli, as the inaugural recipient of its Community Builder Award during a Champagne reception and luncheon on May 22. Over the years, Jamil’s restaurant has hosted events to support and raise money for refugee families and other causes.

Nora SpencerEl-Khouri was named a CNN Hero for her work at her nonprofit, Hope Renovations, which offers free courses to teach women and nonbinary people about construction work and help them enter a traditionally male-dominated field. Additionally, Nora received the UNC School of Social Work’s Distinguished Alumni Award in May. The nonprofit held a fundraising event on June 16 to celebrate its second anniversary, raising $22,000 and surpassing its $15,000 goal.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools honored Kimberly Jones as Teacher of the Year at the annual recognition reception on June 6. Kimberly has been a teacher for 16 years after earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wake Forest University. CHCCS also Send us magazine.comchapelhillnoted@andtotoFrommoments!noteworthyyourbirthsawardsnewbizmore–➾

The Town Hillsboroughof received CityNorthAwardCommunicationsExcellencetheinfromtheCarolina&CountyCommunicators for its work in rebranding, specifically the logo of the Orange County Historical Courthouse’s clock tower. The awards were announced at NC3C’s annual conference in April. The Chamber for a Greater Chapel HillCarrboro announced the winners of the 2022 Business Excellence Awards at a ceremony in June at the American Legion Chapel Hill Post No. 6 Nora El-Khouri Spencer from Hope Renovations received Businesswoman of the Year, Pavani Peri from Acta Solutions and Wes Rowe from Graduate Chapel Hill received Young Professionals of the Year, Atma Hotel Group was awarded Large Business of the Year, Carrboro Plumbing was named Mid-Size Business of the Year, Carrboro Farmers Market was named Micro Enterprise Business of the Year, Olmaz Jewelers received New Business of the Year, Fitch Lumber & Hardware was awarded the Innovation Award, Trevor PhotographyHolmanwas given the Community Impact Award and Hope Renovations was named Nonprofit of the Year. 

Viki Pace-Morris, a realtor at Fonville Morisey, was awarded Realtor of the Year by the Orange RealtorsAssociationChathamof in June. She was recognized as having the highest level of integrity as a real estateOtherprofessional.awardwinners included Nate Nunes (Rising Star), Marcia Vaughn (Community Service), John Delgado (Organizational Service), Jessica Bryan (BIC of the Year), Wendy Tanson (Realtor Choice), P.H. Craig (Milestone), Jay Kennihan (Milestone), Denise Kennihan (Milestone), Jaye Kreller (Milestone), Jay Parker (Milestone) and Bill Whitmore (Milestone).

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Stephanie Cobert joined the Chapel Hill PartnershipDowntownteam in April. Stephanie, pictured above left, is the former officercommunicationspublicfor The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History and now serves as the director of marketing iscommunication.andSheasecond-generation Tar Heel and has a background in museum work and marketing. And as of June, Jeri Lynn Schulke, pictured left, serves as the director of arts and culture of the CHDP, informed by her background in theater and past roles with The ArtsCenter and PlayMakers Repertory Company. Her position involves booking musicians, bands, arts performers, dance companies and many others, as well as planning events and connecting with local businesses and museums.

Heather Shanahan stepped down as the executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill on June 10. Heather worked for RMHCH for over six years as a board member

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools recognized the following staff members who retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year: Karen Andrews, Estes Hills Elementary School; Robert Bedell, Guy B. Phillips Middle School; Agnes Bernasconi, Rashkis Elementary School; Andrea Bittle, Scroggs Elementary School; Elizabeth Burns, School Support and Wellness division, Lincoln Center; Lucinda Byrd, Phillips Middle; Lisa Clarke, Phillips Middle; Lynda Craig, Pre-K/ Head Start; Rita Crain, Carrboro Elementary School; Beverly Ann Cuthbertson, East Chapel Hill High School; Lisa Decesaris, McDougle Middle School; Rita Dealy, Ephesus Elementary School and Frank Porter Graham Elementary; Audrey Dawson, Phillips Middle; Cindy Dillehay, Facilities/ Maintenance Department, Lincoln Center; Mary Dreher, McDougle Middle; James Econopouly, Culbreth Middle School; John Christopher Faircloth, Carrboro High School; Geraldine Flemming, Chapel Hill High School; Mary Gates, McDougle Middle; Yikaalo Habte, Carrboro High School; Sheila Harris, Transportation Department; Karen Kaczman, McDougle Middle; James Link, McDougle Middle; Rhonda Maiani, Chapel Hill High School; Elise McLean, Carrboro Elementary; Robin McMahon, Smith Middle School; Clyde McPherson, Phoenix Academy High School; Don Minnick, Smith Middle; Roslyn Moffitt, Equity and Engagement Division, Lincoln Center; Jeff Nash, Community Relations Office, Lincoln Center; Kate Parrent, McDougle Middle; Sammy Rape, Phillips Middle; Sandy Rasnake, Northside Elementary School; Molly Raymond, Northside Elementary; Raymond Scott, Facilities/Maintenance Department, Lincoln Center; Jessie Sneed, Glenwood Elementary School; John Williams, Phoenix Academy High School; and Donna Wyatt, Estes Hills Elementary and Superintendent’s Office, Lincoln Center. Sheryl Waddell was chosen as the new director of theisUNCinnovationdevelopmenteconomicandhubsforinJune.Sherylworkingtoexpanduniversity’sresearch and further the economic well-being of Chapel Hill by providing entrepreneurial opportunities to students and professionals. Most recently, Sheryl was the national program director for the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, a program developed at UNC. The Town of Carrboro welcomed a new council member, Eliazar Posada, on June 7. Eliazar was elected on May 17 in a special election after Damon Seils became mayor and left an open seat. Eliazar founded Posada Strategy Consulting, has worked for El Centro Hispano and serves on numerous executive boards for local nonprofits. A great deal of Eliazar’s work focuses on community advocacy, nonprofit work and fundraising for Latinos across the state.

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The Orange County Sportsplex welcomed Mark Franz as the Hillsborough Aquatic Club’s new head coach in April. Mark was a varsity swimmer at Pfeiffer University and has since been coaching and training groups of all ages.

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A Chapel Hill Transit facility was named for Howard Lee and Lillian Lee in recognition of their service to the Town of Chapel Hill. Howard was the town’s first Black mayor, serving from 1969-1975, and helped start Chapel Hill Transit. Lillian was one of the first teachers at UNC Hospital School in 1965 and later worked as a counselor and administrator for Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools. The name of the facility – Howard and Lillian Lee Transit Center – was announced at the ceremony on June 20. Chapel Hill native and UNC alumna Sarah Dessen’s novel “Along For the Ride” was adapted into a Netflix original movie. The film was released in May and is set in the fictional beachside town of Colby, which Sarah says is based off of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Several scenes in the movie were filmed in Wilmington and Carolina Beach.

Cy Stober, retiringpicturedfordevelopmentthedirectortheCityofMebane,left,replaced Craig Benedict as planning and inspections director for Orange County on June 21. In his previous position, Cy was in charge of industrial and construction space. Before retiring, Craig worked owersaw the Planning and Inspections Department for the county. He first started serving the county 23 years ago in 1999.

Shameka Fairbanks began serving as Orange County’s first chief equity and human rights officer on June 27. In this role, Shameka leads the Governmentcounty’sAlliance for Racial Equity and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workgroups. She is also implementing Orange County’s One Orange goals to promote and increase equity through multiple avenues within the organization.

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September/October 2022 chapelhillmagazine.comNOTED23and the board’s vice president before getting tapped to lead the nonprofit. “I am so proud of our team and all that has been accomplished over the past several years, especially during a global pandemic,” Heather says. “The commitment to servicing our guest families and keeping them close when it matters most has been unwavering.”

Shameka says, “It is time to identify systemic inequities by providing guidance and innovative ideas to effectively change the narrative and increase visibility.”

Kymberly BurkheadDalton started as the director of development for PlayMakers Repertory Company and UNC’s Department of Dramatic Art on May 16. Kymberly attended Georgia State University for her bachelor’s degree and received her Master of Arts in public administration from Troy University in Alabama. She has previously worked for University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign in developmental roles and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners honored four retiring firefighters during its May 3 meeting. Two captains, David Cheek of the Chapel Hill Fire Department and Scott Trombley of the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department, and two battalion chiefs of Chapel Hill Fire Department, Paul Moss and William Blankenship, were recognized.

JessieAnne D’Amico started working as an acquisitions assistant on June 8 at UNC Press. She graduated from UNC with a bachelor’s degree in English and comparative literature and a minor in creative writing in May 2022. CommunityWorx hired Eboni Garvin as the executive team’s chief of staff on June 13. She is helping the organization in its anti-racism work and lending a hand with YouthWorx on Main Eboni previously worked at Durham Children’s Initiative as business manager and interim chief operating officer.

Wine To Water, an organization dedicated to providing clean water by building new wells and fixing preexisting ones across the world, opened a new office at 104 S. Estes Dr., Ste 6. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 22. Mother-and-daughter duo Dr. Beth Goldstein and Elianna Goldstein launched a new at-home skin cancer screening as part of the rebrand of their company, Modern Ritual, formerly known as GetMr. Beth, a dermatologist with 30 years experience in the field, founded Central Dermatology Center and started this company with her daughter because they know how frustrating it can be for patients to have to wait weeks to get a spot checked out at a dermatologist’s office – this product that would allow patients to take professional-grade photos of their spots and receive personalized recommendations in days.

Victoria Park Florist moved from the ShoppingTimberlyneCenter to an old farmhouse two miles north on N.C. 86 on April 1. This move has been in the works for three years and has allowed the owners, David Pender and Margaret Pender, to expand their inventory and grow new flowers.

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Dementia Friendly Orange County renewed its partnership with Orange Water and Sewer Authority. Employees at OWASA participated in a training session to learn about dementia and how to be accommodating to people who have it. The partnership began in 2018 and continues to this day.

Bold Construction was finally able to host its ribbon cutting ceremony on May 12 after a twoyear postponement due to the pandemic. The event drew more than 50 guests to celebrate the new office space at 50051 Governors Dr. with food, cocktails and music.

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Local author Tonza D. Ruffin is writing her latest book, “Behind Closed Doors: The Full Story,” which will be available in December. The book explores domestic violence from four perspectives through short stories. Tonza hopes to use her book to remind readers that domestic violence happens in all socioeconomic classes. She has already authored seven books, including two children’s books.

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Chapel Hill native Alison B. Hart’s debut book, “The Work Wife,” was released in July. She notes in her book that “happy to help!” has become a draining catchphrase for employees eager to please. This realistic fiction explores themes of complicity, privilege and gender and aims to share essential lessons for women in the workplace.

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Habitat for Humanity of Orange County held its Farm to Table Dinner Party on May 21 and raised $165,000. Nearly 170 people attended the dinner held at Teer Farm. Guests, including Nicci Gafinowitz, Lisa Carey, Linda Butler and Marion Couch, pictured above, enjoyed a three-course meal prepared by chef Paris Mishoe. This second annual event, presented by Shannon Kennedy of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, also included a grab-and-go meal option for guests to take home on May 20. Leland Little Auctions’ 41,000-square-foot gallery and campus opened in April. The new building, designed by architect Richard Gurlitz, connects to the old space and includes an art gallery, exhibition space and administrative offices. Content director Robyn Czar, says, “It is the only dedicated gallery with a focus on auctions, through the lens of the gallery perspective and architecturally designed.”

All ages All levels Takeout Central, a Chapel Hill-headquartered takeout delivery service, donated $150 to a nonprofit for each new restaurant that joined the delivery service in March and April, raising more than $3,000. The North Carolinabased nonprofits – Orange County Rape Crisis Center, Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, Asheville Humane Society, A Place at the Table, NourishNC and more – were selected by Takeout Central team members.

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On April 8, Chapel Hill Transit added three electric buses that can run for 10 to 12 hours, fully charge in four hours and are expected to be in use for 12-15 years. Chapel Hill welcomed the zero-emissions public transportation with the support of federal and state grants, as well as financial contributions from the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee. Chijioge Nwogu, a professor at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, released a new basketball-themed card game,“Pick Up,” with GameFlo, a Black-owned indie game company.

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Many spoke out anyway at great risk. At times in the first decades of the local NAACP, branch members hid their membership cards, and notices for branch meetings were discretely publicized. Before our NAACP branch opened, numerous other advocacy groups existed here, such as the Hostess Club, the Janitors’ Association and the Negro Civic Club.

The year 1947 in America was a time of tension and change. Especially in the South. Chapel Hill was no different. Black American soldiers were returning from fighting a war against oppression and genocide in Europe, where they personally experienced better treatment than they were used to, only to come home to familiar racial tyranny here. Black Americans had been fighting back for generations – during slavery and in the eight decades since –each successive generation making more gains and then demanding more. But progress had been slow and painful. Now it was becoming apparent that they did not intend to live under Jim Crow much longer. In Chapel Hill, we faced what would infamously be called “candycoated racism.” In Carrboro, a sundown town dangerous for Black people to venture into at night past the railroad tracks, there was nothing sweet about it. In 1947, the year the Chapel Hill-Carrboro branch was founded, the Journey of Reconciliation’s organizers made Chapel Hill a stop on the First Freedom Riders’ trip testing compliance with the outlawing of segregated seating on interstate transportation. Chapel Hill was intentionally selected because the year before a police officer had pointed a gun at a man’s head for riding in the wrong section of a bus. When the interracial group of Freedom Riders arrived at the downtown bus station, white people violently attacked them. Those Journey of Reconciliation Freedom Riders were vigorously prosecuted for violating segregation law by a sitting local judge, who was operating as a private prosecutor. According to a Freedom Rider who wrote for The Crisis, the NAACP magazine founded by W.E.B. DuBois, that judge – a friend of every powerful person in the county – delivered a passionate white supremacist speech in Chapel Hill court. The Freedom Riders were sent to chain gangs. Local Black people had been politically active here since emancipation, and surely before as well, even in the face of violence and terror. A few months after the Civil War’s end, UNC students attacked a political meeting of Black people, hurling rocks and threatening to burn down the building before participants leapt from the second floor to escape. Amid decades of Jim Crow, labor organizing by Black workers at UNC such as janitors and laundry and cafeteria workers became a central component of local organizing. So too did developing schools.

Throughout and including the civil rights movement of the early 1960s, local Black people feared losing jobs or risking family members’ employment for speaking up or joining demonstrations. Most worked for poverty wages. Many were employed by the university.

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A look back on 75 years of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP branch

There would be many more over the next 75 years that have continued to fight alongside us. That spirit has always lived among our community. On Oct. 23, 1947, the first official meeting of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP was held at what was then called the Negro Community Center, now named the Hargraves Center. The community center had been barracks for Black sailors when the U.S. Navy trained in Chapel Hill for World War II but were barred from bunking with their white fellow sailors on campus. The community center had just been built, in part, because of a race riot in which white locals indiscriminately fired guns into a crowd of Black people. In response, the powers that be decided it’d be best if Black people had a recreational place to congregate inside their neighborhood, and the towns and university purchased heavy weaponry for local police.

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Among the first issues the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP tackled were developing night classes to advance educational opportunities, getting community representation on town commissions, building town recreation facilities, advocating for police reform and equitable legal representation, registering voters and getting out the vote, a school bond for overcrowded Lincoln High School, pedestrian safety for school

The early meetings of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP took place at a rotation of meaningful locations: the Negro Community Center, St. Joseph Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church (then Rock Hill Baptist) and Second Baptist Church. At the second meeting, branch members elected our first officers. Our original branch officers were Adolphus Clark, president; Hubert Robinson, vice president; Lucy Edwards, secretary; and Ruth Pope, treasurer.

By the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Research by Mike Ogle together, we win Seventy-five years ago on Oct. 23, 1947, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro branch of the NAACP officially convened for the first time. The national organization had been founded 38 years prior in 1909, spurred by the thousands of racial terror lynchings plaguing the nation. By 1947, lynchings were still occurring but with less frequency, and many more issues needed to be confronted on a path toward racial equity and justice.

A 1947 edition of The Daily Tar Heel had an announcement of the formation of a local NAACP branch.

HUBERT ROBINSON became the branch’s first vice president in 1947, and six years later, he was elected as the first Black alderman in Chapel Hill of the 20th century. Hubert and others had been meeting to organize the branch for at least two months before the first official meeting took place, and he was temporary chairman during that time. He was also the butler, chauffeur and gardener for the family of Frank Porter Graham, one of UNC’s presidents, and was later a janitor at the university. He was an active member of many organizations, such as the Negro Civic Club, the Negro Community Center, the PTA, community advisory boards and the Masons. He also served as a truancy officer to improve Black student attendance. He said a major factor in school absences was parents’ inability to afford proper clothing and shoes. “I investigate their financial condition,” he said then, “and if they can qualify, I give them a note to the welfare department and [they] give them an outfit.” In his scrapbooks, he pasted news articles marking progress in battles for racial equality across the country alongside examples of successful Black Americans. Hubert was an integral part of the Democratic Party in North Carolina and was appointed to positions by governors, and in his archived papers are a signed letter from John F. Kennedy and an invitation to Lyndon B. Johnson’s inauguration.

LUCY EDWARDS was elected the first branch treasurer. Her formal education concluded with the second grade, but like so many others like her, she strived and achieved in the face of tremendous challenges. Lucy lived with her family on West Franklin Street in the days when the area was a place where Black people owned homes and many businesses.

ADOLPHUS DOUGLAS CLARK, or A.D. Clark, as we still call him today, is the namesake of the Hargraves Community Center’s swimming pool and was elected the first president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP. He was the son of a formerly enslaved man and had served in the U.S. Army in France during World War I. He became a widower and single father at a young age before remarrying and was a lifelong leader at the church of his youth in Chatham County. He was chairman of the Negro Civic Club and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Swimming Pool Association. He had been a founder and head of the Chatham County NAACP as well. After beginning as a landscaper at UNC, A.D. became the supervisor of the university library’s mailing, shipping and receiving department for 30 years. There, he was a popular employee who devoured books in the library after not having attended high school. Upon his retirement after 50 years as the head of the Chatham County Usher’s Union, his pastor said: “To know him is to love him. A man of courage speaking and doing those things that are for the betterment of mankind.”

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Howard Lee was elected the first Black mayor of Chapel Hill (the first Black mayor of a predominantly white, Southern town), and Robert Drakeford soon followed in Carrboro. However, neither town has had a Black mayor since. James Cates, a local young man, was stabbed by white supremacists, and police stood by as he bled to death on campus.

Two of her sons served in the U.S. Army. Like many other women from her side of town, she worked for UNC at the University Laundry on Cameron Avenue as an ironer. Later on, she went into business for herself, opening her own shop on West Franklin Street, the Edwards Hand Laundry, which was located where Mediterranean Deli’s market is now, then across the street from the Hollywood Grill and Cab Company, also Black-owned businesses. Lucy was also a den mother for children, civil rights, hosting social functions, publishing a newspaper about branch activities and establishing a youth council for the branch. Meetings sometimes featured musical performances, including by the Orange County Training School band. The NAACP was at the center of the fights to get Black students admitted to UNC. The NAACP’s legal apparatus, including Thurgood Marshall, backed the push by the family of 12-year-old Stanley Vickers to force Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to desegregate years after Brown v. Board of Education. When brave teenagers sparked the sitin movement in Chapel Hill, Floyd McKissick had them sign up as NAACP members so the organization could provide legal representation. Long after the university desegregated, the NAACP picketed North Carolina Memorial Hospital, now named UNC Health, for its segregated services, which severely diminished the medical care available to Black residents across North Carolina. For desegregation to be realized locally, most of those civil rights battles had to be won in court or the halls of Congress. In the years that followed, there have been many other triumphs, as well as tragedies.

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Braxton Foushee, as one example – a longtime community and political leader, a lifetime NAACP member and still a branch stalwart – helped bring needed progress to Carrboro after being elected as the first Black alderman in Carrboro in 1969. He hasn’t missed a chance to exercise his right to vote since first becoming eligible more than 60 years ago. During the most recent 25 years, the branch has been involved in causes very much connected to – and sometimes still quite similar to –ones that required our founders’ attention 75 years ago. We’ve continued to stay on top of labor fights, both with private and public employers. We’ve fought to keep people in danger of eviction in their homes while advocating for a badly needed increase of affordable ones. We’ve helped individuals with public housing and workplace discrimination grievances. We’ve helped organize mobile home communities threatened with erasure. We were at the forefront of renaming Airport Road as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in getting a state historical marker for those Journey of Reconciliation Freedom Riders who were attacked just before the branch was formed in 1947. We’ve supported student activists and Confederate monument demonstrators. We helped get the Confederate flag banned from public schools and have continued the ongoing struggle for equity and opportunity for our children in the school system. We host candidate forums to help educate the public on those running for elected offices in our towns and county. We hold town, county and university leaders accountable. We’ve pressed for and won more just law enforcement and prosecutorial practices, and we’ve fought onerous no-trespass lists for public housing. We host frequent educational programs, film screenings, forums, history lessons and public discussions, as well as support local artists. At one of our early meetings shortly after the branch was first formed, members read aloud biographies of the national founders of the NAACP from 1909 such as W.E.B. DuBois and Ida B. Wells. On the occasion of our branch’s 75th anniversary, we find it similarly appropriate to take a look back at the original founders of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP:

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NAACP the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. In the second year of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP branch’s existence, Lucy stepped aside after her term but remained active with the branch. A.D. Clark took over the treasurer duties, and Henry Edwards, Lucy’s West Franklin Street neighbor in his mid-20s, replaced A.D. as branch president.

RUTH POPE, the first branch secretary, was the daughter of the only African American to run for mayor of a capital city in the South during Jim Crow, and their family home in Raleigh is now a museum. Ruth graduated from Shaw University and earned her master’s degree at Columbia University. She was a beloved home economics, child care and family living teacher in Chapel Hill for decades, working at the Orange County Training School and Lincoln High School for more than 25 years during segregation and then was one of the few Black educators kept on after school desegregation. She continued at Chapel Hill High School for many more years. Ruth also taught adult classes and mentored many young women, and she established a child care center at Chapel Hill High where teachers could leave their young children in good hands. She helped found a national home economics club for Black youth and served as president of the North Carolina Association of Home Economists several years before schools were fully desegregated. In 1972, she was named the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Teacher of the Year. Upon receiving the honor, Ruth said: “I believe that everyone should have an opportunity for a well-balanced education. … To this end, I devote my time to youth, in and out of school.”

We tell their stories on our branch’s 75th anniversary because it is important to remember and honor our founding men and women. We also tell these stories because their stories are our stories. We see in them the countless hundreds who have served as Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP officers, committee chairs and executive committee members over the last 75 years. We see in them the thousands of branch members over that time, too. We are all connected: the ancestors and descendants of this struggle. There are too many people to name and too many battles to conjure. But as the struggle has continued, so have we. In recent years, our open branch meetings have typically taken place at the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association community center when they aren’t online on Zoom. And any time you’re at a local coffee shop, you’re likely sharing space with one of our committees or subcommittees strategizing at another table on issues of housing, education, labor, criminal justice, economic development, environmental and climate justice, health and wellness, legal redress, religious affairs and political action. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP has taken on countless issues over 75 years. We’ve experienced many victories as well as many defeats – or rather, victories yet to come. As we celebrate our branch’s 75th anniversary, we are fortunate to have seven living presidents to celebrate along with us: L. Gene Hatley, Eugene Farrar, Michelle Laws, Robert Campbell, Anna Richards and our current president, Dawna Jones. We salute all former and current officers and members – of all races, ethnicities and faiths – for joining us in these fights. The struggle continues. So does the solidarity. Together, we win. CHM

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The Crystal Coast offers many festivals this time of year: the Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament (Sept. 17), Beaufort Pirate Invasion (Sept. 23-25), the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival (Sept. 24) and more. Seafood lovers should definitely plan their trip for Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in order to attend the 36th annual North Carolina Seafood Festival on the Morehead City waterfront.

ust south of Raleigh is Johnston County, or “JoCo,” an ideal daytrip destination for North Carolina history lovers. Bentonville is rich with Civil War history; visit Bentonville Battlefield, the state’s largest, during a walking or driving tour. Another stop on the tour is Cole Plantation, a site where music legends such as the late Thelonious Monk and Nat King Cole traced their heritage to enslaved family members.

Be sure to also stop by the Ava Gardner Museum in downtown Smithfield in honor of the movie star who was born and raised just a few miles away. The recently completed Ava Gardner Mural and Rose Garden on the side of the museum includes yellow rose bushes – Ava’s favorite flower – installed by Durham’s own Witherspoon Rose Culture. And if you happen to be in town Oct. 7-9, don’t miss the celebration of her 100th birthday at the Ava Gardner Festival. For

A lso known as the Southern Outer Banks, this 85-mile stretch of beaches comprises 11 coastal communities, including Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle and Cape Lookout. Although you may have just stored away your swimsuits, there is plenty to do at North Carolina’s beaches in the late summer and early fall.

The Tobacco Farm Life Museum includes the original Iredell Brown Homestead featuring a tobacco barn, smokehouse, a one-room schoolhouse and more.

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The Cape Lookout National Seashore has ideal conditions for viewing the Milky Way with the naked eye.

Step back in time to learn about the state’s agricultural history at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly. History comes alive on Saturdays at the museum, as experts are on hand to provide more insight about the lives of North Carolina tobacco farmers.

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is one of the last natural barrier island systems in the world, and in 2021, was certified as an International Dark Sky Park. Experience the night sky like never before on the Island Express Ferry Starlight Cruise on Aug. 27. The ferry also offers daytime boat rides past or to Shackleford Banks, where you might be able to spot wild horses roaming the island. In Atlantic Beach, visit the restored Civil War and World War II fort at Fort Macon State Park before checking out the nearly centuryold boardwalk, which will receive a $2 million upgrade over the coming months.

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BELOW Pender County’s blueberries only grew in the wild until Harold Graham Huntington arrived in 1928. By 1939, he had the largest blueberry farm in the world.

more fall fun, head to the pumpkin patch and corn maze at Clayton Fear Farm during the day or take a spooky hayride and visit its haunted house at night. JoCo isn’t just for history buffs, but food and drink lovers, too – in Benson, you can head out on the Beer, Wine and Shine Trail, which features eight destinations where you can sample craft beers, tour vineyards and learn about five generations of moonshiners. Meanwhile, red hot dog fans can determine their very favorite red hot dog by visiting the Red Hot Dog Trail’s 23 stops throughout the county to try franks from local producers like Smithfield’s own Carolina Packers and Stevens Sausage Company. You can also find a variety of sample itineraries for your visit to Johnston County at johnstoncountync.org.

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You don’t have to travel far to explore new areas on a perfect autumn day. Just a few miles down N.C. 54 is Alamance County, home to Burlington, Elon, Graham, Saxapahaw, Mebane and the Haw River. Start your day with a cool morning hike on a section of the Haw River Trail, then grab lunch in Saxapahaw at The Eddy Pub or the Saxapahaw General Store. Take your food to go for a picnic at Cedarock Park and Historical Farm, and feed the horses and goats along a guided or independent tour of the grounds. Make a reservation in advance to view the farm on horseback. Cedarock also hosts the Alcovets Balloon Festival on Sept. 9-11. The textile industry put Alamance County on the map in the early 1900s. Learn more about its impact on the area and see the first commercially produced colored fabric in the South, Alamance Plaid, at the Textile Heritage Museum in Burlington, also home to the state’s first co-op brewery, Burlington Beer Works. Mebane’s Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery, the first female-owned winery in the state, is another good spot for historic beverage fun. Browse the shops downtown before rounding out your day with dinner from 2 Twelve Seasonal Kitchen + Bar or Bright Penny Brewing PENDER COUNTY Even if you don’t know of Pender County, you’ve probably heard of its two mostvisited towns: Topsail Beach and Surf City. The county encompasses Topsail Island, Burgaw and Hampstead, North Carolina, and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. On the island, check out the Intracoastal Waterway, take the family to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center or visit the Missiles and More Museum, which housed Operation Bumblebee, the U.S. Navy’s secret guided missile testing program, in the 1940s. The results of these efforts helped make NASA’s space program possible. The museum also plays host to Autumn With Topsail, an arts and crafts festival with live music, kids’ inflatables and tons of food and drinks – catch the 32nd annual event Oct. 14-16. Thanks to cooler temperatures, migration patterns and waning beach crowds, fall is a great time for fishing on the island. Pro tip: It’s pronounced ‘Tops’l,’ not ‘Top-sail ’! Pender County has even more to offer across the bridge on the mainland. It’s one of the largest growing locations for blueberries – try them fresh off the bush along the Pender County Blueberry Trail, which will lead you from the coast to Burgaw. Nicknamed both “Blueberry Town” and “The Town Hollywood Loves,” Burgaw is also known for serving as a backdrop to many movies and TV shows, such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “One Tree Hill.” After a visit to the Moores Creek National Battlefield and a walk through Burgaw’s historic downtown on the Hometown Hollywood Film Tour, be sure to grab a piece of blueberry pie from Olde Carolina Eatery. 

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Proudly known as “Foodtopia,” Asheville is home to James Beard Award-winning restaurants Chai Pani and Cúrate along with hundreds of other restaurants and breweries that help the city live up to its moniker. Be sure to visit Biltmore Estate for an all-encompassing culinary, historical and luxury accommodation experience. Completed in 1895 by George Vanderbilt, the castle was home to his family until the 1950s and remains the largest house in the nation. Another option for an overnight stay is Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins (pictured above), which opened Sept. 1. The lodge offers a unique camping experience done the “wrong way:” in stilted A-frame cabins complete with private bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and more. Take advantage of the lodge’s curated outdoor adventures, like paddle boarding on the French Broad River or zip lining through Pisgah National Forest, during your stay. CHM

ASHEVILLE Another great place to spend a fall day is, of course, the mountains. Asheville has a mild climate and elevations that allow for one of the country’s longest seasons of vibrant leaf peeping. Take in the colorful scenery by journeying along a portion of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, which travels through Asheville. Thousands of Monarch butterflies can be seen migrating to Mexico along the Blue Ridge Mountains’ ridges from mid-September through October.

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” rehearsed one afternoon in July, Anton Peter, who plays bee participant William Barfee, asks the director a question, slipping the word “tintinnabulation” into the conversation. Some members of the 11-person cast burst out laughing in their seats in the David G. Frey Rehearsal Hall in the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art while some took a second to catch on to what Anton,happened.a2022

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Jordan-Matthews High School 12th grader Buck Thornton, Durham School of the Arts 12th grader Kaelie Goss, Northwood High School ninth grader Amari Bullett, Guilford College freshman Bjorn Parins, University of Southern California freshman Anton Peter, Liv, Webb, East Chapel Hill High School ninth grader Cat Copland and Mitra run through “Magic Foot.”

CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE ABOVE LEFT Liv McIntyre, a ninth grader at East Chapel Hill High School, runs through a scene. Jordan High School 12th grader Webb Cummings, East Chapel Hill High School 12th grader Mitra Samei and director Tracy Bersley discuss a scene.

East Chapel Hill High School 12th grader Maryam Samei, lighting design assistant Kelly Sandoval, lighting designer Maranda DeBusk and stage manager Aspen Jackson watch as the actors run through scenes and make adjustments to cues. Mitra practices talking with the mic.

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Maryam Samei, Mitra’s sister, was on the tech scenic crew for the show. She says she found it remarkable how professional the program is. “The level of design work and the amount of coordination and the fact that everybody’s done their job is so apparent,” she says.

“I’ve really felt that sense of collaboration and community which is so important in theater,” Anton says. “Everyone is equally a part of the show and a part of telling the story.”

The week of opening night on July 27, the work from the tech crew, actors and professionals started to come together on the finished stage as the cast rehearsed the song “Magic Foot.” The coordination from the production crew and cast members came to life as the lights changed and the cast danced and harmonized with one another.

For these reasons, the producers Jeri Lynn Schulke and Jeffrey Meanza, along with Tracy, chose the musical about eccentric middle schoolers competing in a spelling bee, which ran for five shows from July“I27-31.think it’s such an important show to be done right now because it is so funny and it’ll make you laugh,” Anton says. “But essentially what it comes down to is … what parents do to children and the pressure that is put on them.” He participated in the middle school PlayMakers program Theatre Quest in 2018 and was supposed to act in “Spring Awakening,” the Summer Youth Conservatory’s 2020 show, before it got canceled.

Maryam and the rest of the 11-person crew helped build the set meant to look like a middle school gym and made the costumes. “I’ve just learned so much about the building process,” she says.

After taking singing lessons during the pandemic, Mitra Samei, a rising senior at East Chapel Hill High School who played bee moderator Rona Lisa Peretti, was thrilled to take part. “It was a big deal for me to get cast,” she says. “Because [PlayMakers and Summer Youth Conservatory performances are] something I’d grown up going to and dreamed about and never imagined myself being in, which is really exciting.” Mitra started acting at 8 years old and participated in ECHHS’s productions of “Hairspray” and “High School Musical” before the pandemic. She added that the program is rigorous – the directors expect a lot from the students, which pushed her to dedicate time rehearsing at home. “I’ve been running my lines every day with my identical twin sister,” Mitra says. “And it’s really helped a lot.”

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University of Southern California, had just used the “word of the day,” earning himself a point and a chance to win the weekly prize. Tracy Bersley, the director of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory program, implemented the game, which embodies the energy of the musical the kids had been rehearsing since June 27. With the program canceled the last two summers because of the pandemic, the rising ninth graders through recent high school grads were finally getting their chance to participate in the Theatre Intensive program for the student actors or the TheatreTech program for the student tech crew.

“I think that that isolation combined with social media really has the potential to do a lot of damage in terms of how that affects the craft of theater itself or the craft of acting,” Tracy says. “Because so much of acting is about not just human communication, but the ability to read somebody else’s intentions through their eyes, their facial expression, where they’re holding their body, and those cues are missing.”

CHM BELOW Tracy is the resident movement coach at PlayMakers and an assistant professor in the UNC Department of Dramatic Art. This was her third summer directing the program.

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The Ackland Art Museum presents “Drawn to Life: Master Drawings from the Age of Rembrandt in the Peck Collection,” an exhibition of 17th and 18th century Dutch and Flemish drawings of landscapes, portraits, biblical scenes and more. Sept. 23-Dec. 31; ackland.org

PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off its 2022-23 season with a production of “Blues for an Alabama Sky” by Pearl Cleage. Set in the summer of 1930 in New York City, the play follows a failed Cotton Club singer and her group of friends as they encounter a handsome newcomer Sept. 7-25; playmakersrep.org

OdysseyStage’s 10x10 is an annual festival celebrating local creative talent presenting ten 10-minute plays by North Carolina playwrights. Come meet their captivating characters at The Seymour Center Sept. 15-17 & 22-25; odysseystage.org

$93.6 million spent by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in our local economy. An additional $36.7 million is spent by their Approximatelyaudiences 1.9 million arts attendees each year at Orange County concerts, festivals, plays, gallery openings and more Arts entities at UNC – think PlayMakers and CPA – make up 77% of annual organizational spending and 46% of annual arts attendance in Orange County 170 arts and cultural nonprofit agencies in Orange County 54% of arts attendees in Orange County come from outside the county and are primarily residents of other Triangle counties $5.6 million in revenue generated by the nonprofit arts sector for local government through expenses like taxes and fees 5,001 jobs generated each year by the nonprofit arts industry. This includes arts industry workers, but also workers in unrelated industries whose jobs are dependent on arts events, such as waitstaff, parking attendants and child care workers

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The seventh annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields returns this fall for music from Vintage Blue; Pickard Mountain; GrassStreet; Nixon, Blevins & Gage; and The Bluegrass Experience. The event will have lawn seating, food trucks and on-site sale of beer and wine. Sept. 10; moorefields.org

For the 22nd annual season, Paperhand Puppet Intervention presents “The Meanwhile Clock and Other Impossible Dances,” a larger-than-life puppet show at The Forest Theatre about time, love, community and the Earth. Weekends through Sept. 18; paperhand.org

Total annual economic impact of nonprofit arts sector in: Chapel Hill: $117 million Carrboro: $7.7 million Hillsborough: $5.6 million Arts audiences spend $36.6 million each year – $18.29 per person – in our local economies on expenses such as dining, traveling and child care Federal agency data reports there are approximately 4,000 creative workers in Orange County – more than education, agriculture and manufacturing.

September/October 2022 Events are subject to change; check with organizers prior to attending Higgins & Myers Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery hosts an exhibit of artist Vidabeth Bensen’s original abstract screenprints. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 2. Aug. 2-Sept. higginsandmyers.com/fine-art-gallery30; Stop by the opening of Eno Arts Mill’s September exhibit for food trucks, beer and wine, kids activities, live music from Juliana Finch and paintings by Kelly Oakes Sept. 2; artsorange.org

Check out the “Rainy Days” exhibit at Margaret Lane Gallery to see artists’ work that will take you on a rain-spattered journey. Featured artists include David Knox, Michi Doan and Ray LaMantia. Sept. 28-Oct. 23; margaretlanegallery.com

Inspired by the success of The Clash-themed show last year, Be Loud! ’22 returns to Cat’s Cradle with some favorite local musicians covering influential acts of the 1980s. Rob Ladd, Robert Sledge and Brian Dennis, known as Preeesh!, will play songs by The Police; glam rockers What Peggy Wants regroup to perform The Cure; and members of The Sex Police and The Connells (calling themselves The Sexells) will take on The Ramones. Sept. 24; catscradle.com

Visit the heart of Chapel Hill for Downtown Live with performances at venues like Talullas, 140 West Franklin Street Plaza and Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews. On home game days, there will be a DJ on the 100 block of Franklin Street two hours prior to kickoff. Saturdays, September through November; downtownchapelhill.com

Carolina Performing Arts hosts The Soul Rebels with special guest Big Freedia to kick off its season at Memorial Hall. The concert brings New Orleans sound and style, combining jazz, funk and bounce. Sept. 23; carolinaperformingarts.org

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The exhibit “It Is Somewhere In Time” at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features work by Lolette Sudaka Guthrie, the photography of Eric Saunders and blown glass by Pringle Teetor Sept. 27-Oct. 23; hillsboroughgallery.com

Connect with local art through special exhibitions, family-friendly activities, makers markets, drum circles and live music during Last Fridays & The Art Walk in downtown Hillsborough. Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25; hillsboroughartscouncil.org 

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Margaret Lane Gallery presents “Peace, Personal Perspectives,” in which artists showcase all sorts of works representing peace. The exhibition coincides with International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 and features North Carolina artists such as Carol McCanna, Michi Doan, Ray LaMantia and Jennifer Niemiroski. Through Sept. 25; margaretlanegallery.com Explore drawing as a meditation with Suzanne McDermott in a workshop, “Drawing as a Spiritual Practice,” at My Muses Card Shop. Sept. 25; mymusescardshop.co

Learn about Tibetan Buddhist iconography and draw the face of the Buddha using the proportions from ancient scriptures in a one-day workshop taught by Abhi Sivadas at My Muses Card Shop Sept. 4; mymusescardshop.co Head to downtown Chapel Hill for Tracks Music Series, three days of live music performances from the newest bands from the Tracks Music Library collection. The line up features bands like Magic Tuber String Band, Alicia Marie, Larry & Joe, Bangzz and more. The concerts will be held at the parking lot on the corner of Columbia and Rosemary streets. Sept. 8, 15, 22; chapelhillarts.org Experience the art scene of downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill by participating in the art walk on the second Friday of each month, featuring new exhibitions and artists at every event. Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11; downtownchapelhill.com

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Raleigh-based Pressure, a Paramore tribute band, takes the stage with The White Stripes tribute act Jumble, Jumble at Local 506 Sept. 16; local506.com

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Lizzy and Omar live with the values they instill in their music at the forefront of their personal lives. They reside in a house off Old 86, at the end of a long gravel driveway and grassy field where they shot music videos for their upcoming album. As they prepare for the release of “Shapeshifter,” Lizzy and Omar are touring the East Coast with fellow musician Lauren Balthrop, taking dips in their favorite local swimming holes and growing “Cherokee Purples” – their favorite heirloom tomatoes.

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After relocating to North Carolina in 2006, Lizzy says she found a vibrant and social music scene that the mid-Atlantic lacked. “That’s the first time I saw music in a community context,” she says. It was during her time at UNC that she realized her passion for music could also be a career.

Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez of Violet Bell, music is a means of empowerment. The two, who have been performing together for six years, put a unique twist on Americana and folk music, creating sounds that complicate the traditions of the genre. Through their music, they raise questions about their queerness and bodily autonomy, hoping to be a source of healing for listeners. As the Chapel Hill-based duo prepares for the Oct. 7 release of their latest live studio album “Shapeshifter,” Lizzy and Omar share what paths brought them to the unique blend of genres and styles that characterize Violet Bell and what they hope to inspire with their work.

The duo behind Violet Bell shares their musical journey on the cusp of a new studio album release By Caitlyn Yaede |

For their first local performance since the pandemic, Violet Bell will take the stage at Cat’s Cradle on Nov. 11, performing songs from the new album. The duo hasn’t played a headlining show in their adopted hometown since the last album release in November 2018.

The pair’s newest album tells the story of the selkie, a mythical being that can transform from seal to human. Each song tells a part of the story, they explain, and “is a way for people to see and feel their own complexity” while returning to their wildest, most sacred selves.

Reminiscing on her upbringing in Annapolis, Maryland, Lizzy fondly recounts paddling through the marshes, crabbing and spending time on the water. Having grown up in two households, she was exposed to a diverse array of music in her childhood, from Joni Mitchell and Neil Young to the Rolling Stones.

The two met through a mutual friend six years ago, and although they came from wildly different backgrounds, their biggest similarity brought them together – a passion for diverse musical stylings. Lizzy says that when they first rehearsed together at Omar’s home in Durham, their music took on a whole new dimension, thus sparking their musical partnership.

Lizzy, also a visual artist, designs the group’s merchandise and spearheads administrative work while Omar handles the logistics of setting up for shows, from maintaining instruments to driving 3,000 miles in June alone. In their Honda CR-V, Lizzy and Omar traveled to Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire to teach at Miles of Music Camp, stopping to perform at various shows and festivals along the way. That same month, they made their way to Nashville, Tennessee, for a recording project and the beach to spend time with family. While they both play to their strengths, she notes that being creative entrepreneurs has been a cooperative process. On stage, Lizzy, as the group’s vocalist, performs alongside Omar’s instrumentals, from the fiddle to the banjo. They both contribute to the songwriting process – one that gives them both the opportunity to express themselves through the narratives they create.

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“We’re really excited; we’re going to throw down, and we want our Chapel Hill family and friends – new and old – to come out and join us for that,” Lizzy says. “As we collectively navigate reemerging after isolation, it’s such a blessing to be together and cultivate community as much as we can and feed those values of making art, connecting with nature and connecting with other people in a spirit of love.” CHM

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The decision to record the album live was to emphasize the grassroots style of music that Lizzy and Omar are proud to create and connect with listeners through. “This music doesn’t fit into tiny boxes,” Lizzy says. “It can’t be easily branded and sold.”

Omar’s earliest memory of music is sitting at his father’s feet while he played a nylon string guitar. At family gatherings, he would shake the maracas, dancing and parading behind his father. Having been born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico, Omar’s childhood was influenced by merengue, bolero and bachata. After moving to Florida, he fell in love with indie music and played classical instruments – such as the viola, violin and cello – throughout his time in college. He attended Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison State College, receiving scholarships for performing arts at both schools. Now, Omar works at Kidznotes, a Durham nonprofit that empowers children through music education, something he says would have supported him growing up.

She has been interested in music since her youth. “Singing is making yourself into a resonating chamber,” she says. “You’re feeling the vibration of the music, and it’s this amazing portable healing magic that we all have accessible to us.”

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STUDIO AUDIENCE Meet some of the artists on this year’s Orange County Artists Guild’s Open Studio Tour

he Orange County Artists Guild’s Open Studio Tour returns for its 28th year during the first two weekends in November, showcasing 114 artists’ works and spaces. In general, studios are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Here are three can’t-miss stops on the tour.

“It’s really important and really interesting to see how different people do exactly the same thing because everyone has their own little approach,” Steven says. “And you could just learn an awful lot by seeing [this].”

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Kelly Bodie creates silkscreen and monotype prints that are pressed by hand in her workspace located in her daughter’s bedroom in Chapel Hill. For some of her commissioned pieces, Kelly takes a color preference and a song request from customers and then listens to it twice before making a monotype. Instead of sharing a space, like she’s done in the past, Kelly will display her art in her own home for the first time this year. And as a member of the tour’s map committee, Kelly says she is amazed by the amount of talent and different art styles featured on this year’s iteration. In Carrboro, art lovers have a chance to see two workspaces in one stop. Peg Bachenheimer’s painting studio is just next to her house in a small structure where she works with acrylic and oil paint in addition to hot wax. Her nature-based designs have been part of the tour for the last 12 years. Steven Bachenheimer’s studio is located in one of their kids’ old childhood bedrooms, and there he creates blank books using the coptic stitch binding methods. This allows for people to see the pages bound together that would normally be covered with cloth to protect the spine. He learned about book art after taking some classes up and down the East Coast with other artists.

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Crawford Horne’s main form of art is pottery with a focus on everyday use pieces like bowls. During the tour, he will showcase both these kinds of pieces plus display items such as centerpieces for a dining room table. Thistle Glen Pottery is adjacent to his house in Hillsborough, and visitors will get to see the space where he creates his pieces, usually in the morning while enjoying a cup of coffee. “When it’s a rainy morning, I can slide the door open and close the screen,” he says. “And it’s quiet. I can hear the rain. And it’s just a very peaceful environment in which to sit there and make pottery.”

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Piano rock trio Jukebox the Ghost takes the stage at Cat’s Cradle. Formed in Washington, D.C., in 2006, the band is known for their unique twist on alternative and indie music. Oct. 1; catscradle.com

Chapel Hill’s annual arts market Festifall returns as a three-weekend event. All markets will be set up at 140 West Franklin Street Plaza and feature 20 to 30 local artists and craftspeople selling their work. The festival will also include interactive art experiences, food, music and more. Oct. 8, 15, 22; chapelhillarts.org/festifall PlayMakers Repertory Company’s full-company production of Karen Zacarías’ “Native Gardens” in the Paul Green Theatre touches on themes of taste, class, and entitlement. The play will be director Patrick Torres’ PlayMakers debut Oct. 12-30; playmakersrep.org Indie-pop band Stereolab performs at Cat’s Cradle. The Londonbased group has nearly 500,000 monthly Spotify listeners and releases their latest album in September. Oct. 14; catscradle.com

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The 16th annual West End Poetry Festival will feature poetic readings in various styles. The festival will take on a hybrid format with both virtual and in-person events at multiple venues. Oct. 15-16; westendpoetryfestival.org

Studio 71 Frame Shop hosts artist in residence Christy LaGuardia and Raleigh-based horror aficionado and artist Wes Flanary for showings of their original art, along with the studio’s collection of vintage horror movie posters. Oct. 1-31; gallery71nc.com

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The Carrboro Music Festival, a two-day event showcasing artists from the area, returns for its 25th year featuring a variety of musical styles. Oct. 1-2; carrboromusicfestival.com

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The 12th annual Off the Wall Fundraising Gala returns to the FRANK Gallery with the option to attend virtually or in person. This year, Aaron Keck of WCHL once again serves as the emcee. Oct. 8; frankisart.com

Ethiopian American vocalist, songwriter and composer Melkit headlines the UNC African Studies Center’s Africa Fest 2022 at Memorial Hall. She is known for combining jazz, folk and East African influences into her innovative music style. Oct. 15; carolinaperformingarts.org Film Fest 919 highlights the top feature films and the filmmakers behind them over five evenings of screenings at The Lumina Theater and Silverspot Cinema followed by a party each night. Past years have included dozens of movies that go on to be nominated for Oscars. Oct. 19-23; filmfest919.com  fall arts guide

Stop by University Place for FRANK Gallery’s fall show’s features work from painters Carroll Lassiter and Nerys Levy Oct. 4-mid-November; frankisart.co Artists come from all over to spend a few days in Orange County and participate in the sixth annual Paint It Orange Plein Air PaintOut. Participants create a work inspired by what they see around them anywhere in the county. The opening and Wet Paint Sale will be Oct. 7 at Eno Arts Mill Gallery. Oct. 5-7; artsorange.org

Cassilhaus presents “Uncommon,” an exhibition of photographer Elizabeth Matheson’s self-portraits, vintage gelatin silver prints and her large-scale color work. Oct. 6-Jan. 29; cassilhaus.com

Carolina Performing Arts hosts Why Not Theatre’s “Prince Hamlet,” a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic play, at Memorial Hall. The piece features a multicultural cast and will be presented in English and American Sign Language. Oct. 7; carolinaperformingarts.org

Higgins & Myers Custom Framing and Fine Art Gallery hosts a preview of Orange County Artists Guild’s 28th annual Open Studio Tour with a reception held on the opening night. Oct. 1-31; higginsandmyers.com/fine-art-gallery

The kids of School of Rock Chapel Hill take the stage to show off their new skills and present a midseason preview show. Check the website for venue details. Oct. 30; schoolofrock.com

As an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, Kate Hamill’s “Emma” is set in the 21st century. Catch a performance at Paul Green Theatre. Nov. 16-Dec. 4; playmakersrep.org

Carolina Performing Arts presents choreographer Bobbi Jene Smith’s “Broken Theater,” an immersive theater experience that blends live dance and cinematic artistry. Nov. 11-12; carolinaperformingarts.org

The ArtsCenter hosts the 17th annual Carrboro Film Fest, bringing the best new films produced in the South to the area. Nov. 18-20; carrborofilm.org

In partnership with Duke Arts, NC State Live and the American Dance Festival, Carolina Performing Arts presents Emanuel Gat’s work

Eno Arts Mill Gallery showcases work from watercolorist Ryann Carey and pottery from ceramicist Amy Gelber at its November opening. Nov. 4; artsorange.org

Silverspot Cinema brings opera to the movie theater with The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Cherubini’s “Medea” with Sondra Radvanovsky starring as a mythic sorceress on a quest for vengeance. Oct. 22 and 26; silverspot.net

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The Met’s production of “La Traviata” opera starring Nadine Sierra as Violetta in Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved tragedy. Nov. 5 and 9; silverspot.net

Originally scheduled for the 2021-22 season, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company’s “What Problem?” uses movement to explore the tension during divisive political times. The production will be performed in part by local community members at Memorial Hall. Oct. 28-29; carolinaperformingarts.org

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will host a preview show in anticipation of the Orange County Artists Guild’s annual Open Studio Tour in November. The preview allows attendees to get an idea of the studios they might want to visit during the tour. Oct. 25-Nov. 13; hillsboroughgallery.com

The semiannual Arts on Market at Southern Village offers art and gifts for sale from local artists, artisans, bakers and makers, plus live music. Nov. 20; southernvillage.com

Using live video, dance and performance, CPA artists in residence Marcella Murray and David Neumann create an intimate staged conversation about race in “Distances Smaller Than This Are Not Confirmed” at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio Nov. 18-19; carolinaperformingarts.org

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring Dianne Reeves and Samara Joy, perform “Big Band Holidays” at Memorial Hall offering soulful renditions of holiday classics along with storytelling and improvisation. Dec. 2; carolinaperformingarts.org

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Drive around the county and pop into artists’ workshops during the Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour during the first two weekends in November for a chance to connect with fellow art lovers. Nov. 5-6 & 11-12; ocagnc.org

“LOVETRAIN2020.” The contemporary “musical” features 14 dancers and uses choreography and music by Tears for Fears to recreate the vibe of the ’80s. Dec. 7; carolinaperformingarts.org CHM fall arts guide more than over 55 CPA 2021-22 full-time 100 UNC

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Cat’s Cradle welcomes stand-up comedian and writer Beth Stelling, who has made appearances on late-night TV shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Conan.” Nov. 4; catscradle.com

Aesthetic Perfection, an alternative band from Los Angeles, makes a stop at Local 506 on their “American Psycho” tour. Nov. 21; local506.com At its December opening, Eno Arts Mill will host Orange County Artists Guild’s Deck The Walls Annual Holiday Show. With works from 26 members of the OCAG, attendees can browse and purchase art made by local artists. Dec. 2; artsorange.org

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Preheat your oven to 375 F. Dice sweet potatoes for roasting. Place on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cook in the oven until the potatoes are roasted and tender all the way through. In a medium-sized heavy bottom pot over medium-low heat, add farro and stock. Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until tender. For the mushrooms, you can buy sliced or unsliced shiitakes. I buy them whole because I prefer to cut them into quarters so the pieces are larger. In a small bowl, dress mushrooms with a little olive oil and a splash of lemon juice, salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to a sheet pan and roast in the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes. In a microwave or small saucepot on the stovetop, re-plump the cherries in a little water. Toast the nuts in the oven for a few minutes to release the oils and deepen the flavor. You can also add your own touch to the recipe. I really love the deep flavor of brown butter, so I like to get a large saute pan heating up with about a 1/4 pound of butter in it to start browning. Then I add all of the components to the pans and cook for just 1 minute so everything is coated evenly. Here is when you can add herbs of your choice, vinegars or lemon to brighten it up. Serves 4. 

1 cup toasted hazelnuts (or pecans)

Food wine

¼ lb. unsalted butter

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1 Fall Farro with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Shiitakes, Tart Cherries and Toasted Hazelnuts

Lemon juice, to taste 1 cup tart dried cherries

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HaynesRichard51 , managergeneralof Chapel Hill Wine Company, suggests, “For a white wine, try Villa Creek Cherry House White 2021 This sensual gem is loaded with gorgeous aromas of lemon blossoms, peaches and a floral shop worth of flowers! The neutral oak aging adds texture and body, without any oaky flavors, allowing the fruit to shine through. All throughout, there is a bright core of acidity that keeps it eminently balanced and more than a little bit drinkable. If you’d prefer a red wine, I suggest Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2019, a gorgeous Chianti from the blockbuster 2019 vintage in Tuscany. It’s bright pairings.”itaciditytanninsredtonguefinecedarandfreshwithwonderfullyandaromaticwildberries,cutflowerssavorynotesofandspice.Itisandsilkyonthewithvibrantberries,fineandadelicatethatmakesperfectforfood

1 bottle of Coca-ColaMexicanwithcane sugar (Avoid American Coke, which uses corn syrup) 2 sprigs of thyme ¼ tsp. kosher salt 6 peppercorns 1 garlic clove 1 bay leaf 1 pork tenderloin (trim fat and silver skin off)

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Potato InChowchowhash(Store-boughtisfine,buthomemadeisbetter!)alargebowl,mixtogether all brine ingredients (Coca-Cola through bay leaf). In a zip-close bag or covered bowl, add brine along with the trimmed pork tenderloin. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat the grill for 15 minutes. Place pork onto the grill and turn every 2 minutes for 12-15 minutes total. Remove the pork once the internal temperature has reached 140 F. Let the tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes. 

By The Root Cellar’s Sera Cuni

“I love visiting a local farmers market for the featured potatoes and veggies for this dish. If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, grab sweet potatoes or butternut squash, both of which also add a rich, hearty taste. This dish works well as a weeknight or weekend dinner, or better yet, make it the centerpiece dish for your next party. The ingredients can easily be prepped the night before and tossed together and cooked the next day.”

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1 pint oyster mushrooms (I prefer locally grown from Haw River Mushrooms)

 Watermelon Chowchow

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4 Tbsp. butter, divided 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic

5 cups white distilled vinegar (5% acidity) 2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. kosher salt 6 whole cloves 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cinnamon stick 3 Tbsp. mustard seeds 12 whole black peppercorns

Clos Ste. Magdeleine Cassis Rosé from Provence (grenache, cinsault and mourvèdre) or Frank SusucaruCornelissenRosato from Sicily made from nerello You’recomestheandmalvasia,mascalese,moscadellacataratto.Psst,Susucarualsoinmagnums.welcome.”

½ Tbsp. chopped thyme Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ red onion or 1 shallot

1 large apple, diced ¼ cup roasted peanuts

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 bay leaves 1 rind of a watermelon (remove the green skin) 2 red bell peppers, diced 1 red onion, diced 3 cups cabbage, finely chopped In a large pot, add all ingredients and bring to a boil. Then lower to a simmer and allow the mixture to reduce until the liquid has nearly evaporated. The chowchow should be cooled before placing in a sealable container and refrigerating. Chowchow will last for 2 months in the fridge or can be processed and canned for longer shelf storage.

When you’re ready to plate, slice the pork tenderloin and fan onto the plate. Place a spoonful or two of the potato hash onto the plate and top the pork with a spoonful of chowchow. Potato Hash 8 fingerling potatoes (any small potatoes are fine) 3 small red beets

In a large saute pan over medium heat, toss 2 Tbsp. butter with the garlic, potatoes, onion or shallot and saute to crisp potatoes. Add mushrooms, thyme and remaining butter and season with a little salt and pepper (you will add more later). Allow the hash to cook for a few minutes, stirring gently so it doesn’t stick. Add the beets and apples and cook thoroughly. Season the hash again with salt and pepper, and add peanuts and parsley.

“I absolutely hate to throw food away at the restaurant, so I’m always looking for new ways to repurpose veggie ends and stems, fruit rinds, etc. This watermelon chowchow is my take on a South Carolina family recipe belonging to my wife’s late great-aunt Helen. Helen nurtured a huge garden year after year and canned countless jars of the Southern relish that she loved to share with family and friends. For my recipe, I swap the traditional green tomatoes with watermelon rind and a few other added ingredients.”

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley In a pot of cold water with salt, add whole potatoes and bring to a boil on the stove. Once potatoes are fork tender, remove from the stove and drain hot water. Run cold water over the parboiled potatoes, drain and refrigerate for later. Follow the same steps for parboiling the beets. Slice parboiled fingerling potatoes horizontally in half (if using small round potatoes, slice into quarters). Slice parboiled beets in half (or in quarters if beets are larger).

1 tsp. ground turmeric

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“I make this a lot when it cools off. The recipe is from when I was the chef at LaPlace in Hillsborough.”

By The Carolina Inn’s Jeremy Blankenship

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2 oz. butter 1 yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 Tbsp. chopped garlic 1 lb. andouille sausage

3½ cups chicken stock or Yourbrothfavorite Cajun seasoning Salt, to taste 2 lbs. boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 lb. peeled, medium-size raw shrimp, deveined 2 cups Mahatma long-grain rice (Don't use parboiled rice!) 1 bunch green onions, cut into small slivers Preheat your oven to 425 F. In a Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop, melt butter. Once butter is melted, add the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook for around 10 minutes – you should see some liquid coming out of the veggies. Add the sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Season your stock first with the Cajun seasoning for your desired spice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. (Remember the Cajun season has salt, too, so be careful. You want the broth to taste a little salty because the rice is going to absorb everything.) Add the chicken and bring back to a simmer. Add the rice and stir it in. Put the lid on the Dutch oven and place it in the oven for 50 minutes. Take the pot out of the oven, add shrimp and let pot sit for 10 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and add the onions, stirring them in. Serve with your favorite hot sauce and enjoy! Serves 6 to 8.

1 cup dark brown sugar 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 loaf stale country white bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes

By Markelements’Hornbeck Bread Pudding

“suggests,Richard 2019 SauternesRoûmieu-LacosteChâteau , Bordeaux’s classic dessert wine. Graceful, minerally and layered with apricot, peach and citrus fruits, this wine is a blend of semillon, muscadelle and sauvignon blanc, harvested late with some botrytis lending that classic Sauternes nuance. Finishing long and crisp, it brings you back for another sip of deliciousness.”

Country Bread Pudding with Salted Rum Sauce

2Saucecups heavy cream ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 oz. dark rum ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. cold water (Stir until dissolved) In a mixing bowl, whisk all bread pudding ingredients except bread until well incorporated. Pour mixture over cubed bread in a different bowl, cover and let soak for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. Place something on top of the bowl, if needed, to keep the submerged.breadPreheattheoven to 325 F. Fill eight large ramekins or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with bread pudding mixture. Bake until internal temperature reads 155 F. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the first four ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water mixture slowly to thicken. Pour over bread pudding and serve. CHM

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6 whole eggs 1 qt. heavy cream ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. pumpkin pie seasoning

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Greg Overbeck of Chapel Hill Restaurant Group Interesting. Suzie tower of Jujube The patio seating has been big for us. We have a lot of people who will make a reservation or call and request for the patio, and if it’s not available, they’ll come in for another day – still. So we’ve been trying to work with Glen Lennox and expand it, and thankfully, during the pandemic they allowed us to seat on the sidewalk. They’re still allowing that to happen. So in the fall, when it starts to pick up, we have heaters and seats up in the front and then extended more toward the back outside of the covered area. I don’t think Jujube would have survived if it wasn’t for the outdoor seating.

Greg At Squid’s, we have a good-sized patio there. At 411 West, we were able to go onto the street, and that helped a lot. I ended up getting some tables from the Chapel Hill Tennis Club. I think the Chamber told me about that. … We depended on to-go [orders] at the beginning. In Chapel Hill, things were really tough for a while, but we did a lot of to-go at Squid’s and 411 West. Out in RTP, where [in `

Jamil Oh, God, it’s been everything.

Four restaurant owners talk ups and downs of the last two years

{ Chris Thank you. And so we made it more of a restaurant with a good bar. We’re having so much in flux in the kitchen with all the guys who … want more money, but they want to do less. The front-ofhouse [staff] is great. My son, Evan Demarr, keeps going, ‘Dad, let’s just rotate food trucks and get rid of the kitchen.’

$ amil, you’ve got two locations of Mediterranean Deli, a catering arm, and you opened an event space and venue, The Story, last year. What have the last two years been like for you? Jamil Kadoura As for everybody, the last year has been difficult. It was just a matter of surviving and just paying your bills and moving on and looking forward and things would get better. We had an opportunity to buy the West End Wine Bar, and we turned it into an event space. It’s an opportunity we thought would fit us really well. And it’s been doing really, really well. But business has been a little tough the last couple of years, like everybody else. The outside dining was a big thing for us. We have about 40 seats in the front of our restaurant. Without it, I don’t know what it would have been like – it was just a gift from God that we had that much space on the outside, but business started to pick up. We had a good spring and you know, July is July. So the outdoor dining been crucial?

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Chris Baldwin of 401 Main Well, for us, we just wanted to be a bar with good food initially. But for the last two years, I had to expand the outside and make it more viable so people can hang outside. Jamil You did a great job, by the way. I’m very impressed.

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Chris Baldwin, Suzie Tower, Jamil Kadoura and Greg Overbeck at Jujube.

Greg We’ve had that at LuLuBangBang [in RTP]. We’ve seen the same thing. I think it’s a misconception that people have in the restaurant business that we price all these people against one another, these food distributors and say, “OK, how much can you get me hanger steak for this week?” It’s not that way at all. You find somebody who can get you the product, and you can rely on them and pay them the price, and you say, “You’re gonna get my business.” When we started out, to-go [containers that were compostable were hard to find.]

Chris I can get great front-of-house [staff], but I cannot get any in the back of the house. It’s all, “I don’t want to work for this guy” or “I learned it this way” or “No, I learned that way.”

Jamil It’s a lot better. The supply chain is the problem now. All these vendors are just passing on the increase. And then you go, “OK, I’m not going to be able to sell this shrimp scampi for 25 bucks. I can’t get more than $18 or $20.” Otherwise, people are going to be complaining. They’re going to understand prices went up, but they’re not going to understand that much went up. Some of the things are just out of control and you just have to adjust, and most of the time you have to eat [the cost] and just hope for later.

Suzie We’re at 142 inside. In the fall, we’ll run six [servers] because we’ll expand in the fall. We’ve got some amazing kitchen people, and I think they’re well worth their weight in gold. They have been with me for a while now.

Chris, are you having any shortages for anything?

Jamil Yeah, I noticed the same thing at [our] Elon location, where we have the worst labor [problem]. But in Chapel Hill, I noticed during the past couple of months, people started coming in, and you’re the boss again. For a while, we thought, “This is just getting out of control with employees dictating what they want.”

Greg How many do you seat when you’re full?

60 chapelhillmagazine.com September/October 2022 FOODk DRINK issueOur ( 2020] we had two at the time, and we were building one – there was no business. We closed for three months, at least. Now, the biggest challenge has been labor. That’s been better the past couple of months.

And I’m just like, “Guys, there’s gonna be one standard. You gotta learn it one way.”

Chris We’ve been having sort of distribution [shortages], like the truckers can’t get here on a regular basis or that sort of thing. Not

Greg We’ve been incredibly fortunate with our employees. When we got Paycheck Protection Program money … we wouldn’t be in business if it weren’t for that. We had some folks who didn’t want to get the PPP money because they were making more with unemployment and the federal assistance. So we spent 87% on our employees, because we wanted to take care of the people who were taking care of us. It certainly helped keep a lot of those great folks, even though they weren’t working for quite a while there.

Suzie It’s funny, because [Jujube is] actually reversed. I’m really struggling front-of-house-wise. We have a very lean, mean crew. We only run five servers on a weekend. We don’t run any runners or bussers.

Going back to the labor shortage, does that continue to get better?

Greg We had decent staffing in Chapel Hill. Out in the RTP, even finding servers was very difficult.

Suzie For us, it’s not just the price, it’s the shortage as well. Serving Asian cuisine, most of our stuff is coming from China and Vietnam, and those products won’t be in for months.

… That was the first sign of it. Now, we couldn’t get squid for a while. Of course, everything is going up in price.

Spanky’s. … I was working 70 hours, 80 hours a week. That was kind of a norm for the restaurant business. I enjoyed it for a while, but then I got really burned out. When we became owners, we were like, “Let’s get away from this model where you have to work 60- and 70-hour weeks.” That was a huge part of our success, treating our employees and our managers and our chefs with respect and saying, “We know what the restaurant business can do to people. We’ve seen it. We don’t want to do that.”

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Jamil The Chapel Hill Restaurant Group has always been a great example for me. I’m really impressed with how you run your restaurants. Their managers are operating partners, and I think that’s the key. If you want to depend on somebody to work as hard as you do, they have to have something back in return.

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Greg After college, Pete Dorrance, Kenny Carlson and I worked for Mickey Ewell at S S “If you want to depend onsomebody to work as hard as you do, they have to have something back in return.”

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Suzie I had a food truck that was pretty popular for a while and then a catering company before I sold it. ... I had an amazing staff, and I paid them really well. [But] if I had given them a piece of the business, I probably would have kept it going. I was getting burned out as the only owner and operator. 

Greg I can say without a doubt, my kids have no desire to go into the business whatsoever.

Greg When Mickey hired me, I bussed, I waited tables, I bartended, and I started doing prep. And then I became a manager. All of a sudden, I was working, like I said earlier, 70 hours a week. Mickey did the old restaurant business thing, which was work somebody to death, and when they quit, hire somebody else and work them to death. We were like, “OK, well, let’s not ever do that to our people,” because that’s the most valuable thing you have in our business – the quality of your employees.

Chris, I know you work with your son who is one of the general managers at 401 Main. Do any of your kids have a desire to join the family business?

Suzie I’m on the [opposite end] of what you guys are talking about, like retiring and selling. I’ve managed restaurants, been a chef and an executive chef, and I owned my own things, too. But last summer, [Jujube owner] Charlie [Deal] was mentoring me as well as a couple of others ... because I was going to open up my own restaurant. Finally, I got a phone call [from Charlie,] and he’s like, “Don’t start your own thing. Just take over Jujube.” And I said, “Oh, yeah, OK! I’ll take over a restaurant that’s been around for 17 years.” That’s how we made that transition, because he wanted to retire and lessen the load a little bit. So I’m on the receiving end of that, but I couldn’t be more proud.

Jamil I’ll be 62 in October, and I’m thinking, “OK, what’s next?” We have one [Med Deli] in Elon and one in Chapel Hill, and we have a location on campus. I [have] three kids, and the oldest one says, “I don’t want to work your hours.”

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So Suzie mentioned mentorship – what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned?

Jamil My passion was the restaurant. I still, after all these years, go to the deli, and I’m just enjoying it. It’s not [my daughter’s] passion; she wants to do beauty.

Chris, I know you’ve been hosting a lot of events on the patio. I took my foster dog to an adoption event at 401 Main back in June. Chris We wanted to push this whole narrative of utilizing local talent or things that go on in the community. When we started 401 Main, it was [and still is] dog friendly. So, I tapped into some of my friends who I knew were in the adoption pet industry. We try to do things that an assortment of people would like to be a part of. We’re doing the drag show because there’s a large LGBTQ community in the Carrboro area. We do the beer and banjos on Wednesdays. And on Sundays, we just wanted to get people out and about and have two hours of different artists who play and hang out.

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Suzie The mentorship is more like somebody to lean on or to ask questions to who’s had success. [You learn] talking to other owners, just having discussions about what’s going on. So, we’re constantly leaning on one another and asking, “How well are things going for you? Were you slow? Are you having a hard time finding people?” Old East Tavern had a big event and said, “I need baking sheets. Do you have 12?” I was like, “Yeah, sure, here you go.” We’re just sort of trading information and trading products and helping one another out.

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Like events, has catering bounced back? Greg I looked the other day, and we’ve got something almost every weekend from August through the end of November. Many weddings or rehearsal dinners.

Jamil It came back extremely heavy because of the cancellations we had for two years. A lot of these brides want to get married, and they want to get married now. So I think next year is going to have, at least, double the catering business. Anything you want to say to your regulars about the last few years? Greg Out in RTP, it was really tough for [our three] restaurants because there’s not a community out there as much. But in Chapel Hill, there’s always something good that comes out of everything bad. As tough as it was getting through COVID-19, the Chapel Hill and Carrboro community was just amazing. People came in and were going out of their way to get to-go food. We see the same folks who we had seen for years in the dining room showing up in their cars, just to support the community. It was unbelievable.

Jamil I couldn’t agree more. A couple of times, a customer put $100 in the tip jar. They were passing by on the street – they’re not even eating – they stopped by with money. This community is just everything.

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The cooking class in July was part of an ongoing series at the Turkish cultural center in Chapel Hill, founded by UNC professors Aziz Sancar and Gwen Sancar. The 9,700-square-foot facility on East Franklin Street that opened its doors in June 2021 is only the most recent step on the Sancars’ decadeslong mission to foster cross-cultural bridges between Turkey and the United States. The pair met in graduate school in Dallas before moving to Chapel Hill in 1982. Aziz is the Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Biochemistry ?

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Dine on diverse dishes at Chapel Hill’s Turkish cultural center

By Sam Bermas-Dawes

hef Dilip Barman is in constant motion in the kitchen of the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center as he cuts garlic, grinds walnuts and sears red peppers. The smell of the peppers roasting on the stovetop spreads around the room, where a dozen students watch as the plant-based chef prepares muhammara, a zesty red pepper and walnut dip popular in Syria, Turkey and across the Mediterranean.

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ABOVE Dilip roasts a pepper over the gas range.

ABOVE Chef Dilip Barman had a full class in July.

LEFT He hands a fava bean to Cristiane Sommer and other students to try prior to making a dip.

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OPPOSITE PAGE Albert Ciprut, Janet Leary-Carnell and Ronnie Jackson add maple syrup to their lemonade. Students passed around a dried lime.

Gwen, who is director of operations at the center, says the cooking classes are one of the ways the pair hope to bring people from different cultural backgrounds together to build a deeper relationship between the U.S. and Turkey. They host art exhibits, Turkish holiday celebrations and language-learning events with UNC students. Last summer, the center hosted “Streetwise Istanbul,” a photography collection capturing the vibrant life of working-class Istanbul.

“We’re open to anybody who has a desire to learn,” Gwen says. “Our purpose here is to introduce people to Turkey and help them see Turks aren’t much different from Americans in manyTheways.”monthly cooking classes began in May and feature local chefs preparing a diverse collection of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. So far, Gwen says, the classes have attracted both people new to Turkish food and those long familiar with the region’s dishes.

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Mel Kullu, a former Chapel Hillian who now lives in Orlando, took the class while he was in town. He grew up on Turkey’s Aegean coast and says the class inspired him to approach dishes from his childhood in new ways, like swapping out granulated sugar for maple syrup in Turkish lemonade.

Dilip says it’s a good approach for chefs in training. “Always sample your food before giving it to others,” he tells his class as they dig into the muhammara.

In 2007, they founded the nonprofit Carolina Turk Evi to support Turkish undergraduate and graduate students. When Aziz became only the second native of Turkey to win a Nobel Prize in 2015, he used the award money to help in the construction of a new community center. The facility boasts ornate furniture and artwork from Turkey, several classrooms and a grand hall capable of hosting more than 100 people.

Attendees of Dilip’s class in July learned how to prepare Turkish mezes, small dishes made for sharing for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The recipes included a smoky fava bean dip and Turkish lemonade squeezed from fresh lemons and sweetened with a touch of dark maple syrup.

BELOW Hélène Montgomery follows a homemade lemonade recipe.

Amy Herman of Burlington is a newcomer to Turkish cuisine, but she finds herself loving Turkish food more and more. She says she enjoys the classes because after watching the chef prepare the dishes, she can try the food right away. It’s a hands-on approach to learning many will appreciate while working with fresh ingredients and new recipes.

“Seeing it live and being able to taste it with other people makes it a good experience,” Amy said. “As opposed to just reading it in the recipe book.”

Visit sancar.org for more information and dates for fall classes where you, too, can learn to make dishes just like these.

ABOVE Chef Dilip wafts the aromas from a pot of boiling dried limes and lavender toward students Manjiri Sethna and Dilruba Dulgeroglu Bayazit.

12 fresh oregano leaves or about ½ tsp. dried oregano (optional)

4 Tbsp. breadcrumbs (I use panko breadcrumbs but you can certainly use bread a day or two past its prime that has hardened a bit and cut it into chunks)

1 tsp. ground cumin

“Originally from Syria, muhammara, also known as acuka, is a red bell pepper-based dip that can be made spicy. It’s a great dip or spread that’s easy to make and versatile to use. Traditionally made with olive oil, my version is healthier and full of flavor. It is often garnished with mint or parsley, but I prefer no garnish or any arbitrary contrasting item like a rosemary sprig if just for visual interest. While it’s key in this recipe to pulse the ingredients to keep texture, you can try instead pureeing for a different smooth dip. Enjoy this with pita bread, crackers or vegetable sticks. It stores well in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days and for several months frozen.”

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1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Roast the bell peppers. I like to roast on my gas range. Simply wash the bell pepper, and put each in turn on the gas flame. Let it sit for maybe 30-60 seconds before turning it, eventually aiming to have most of the pepper charred. If you have a brown paper bag, put the pepper in the bag and close the bag. Let the smoke flavor be absorbed for as long as convenient, perhaps 5-10 minutes or longer if you have the time. While waiting for the pepper, put the rest of the ingredients – except the red chili flakes, hemp seeds and oregano – in a food processor or blender. Quickly combine by pulsing, aiming to keep the dip textured and not homogenized. Wait at least until the pepper is cool enough to handle. Put it under running cold water and, with your fingers, peel away the charred skin. Roughly chop the flesh, discarding (or composting) the stem, seeds and membranes, and toss into the blender or processor with the other ingredients and pulse again. The red of the pepper should dominate now, and large pieces of pepper should not remain.

½ tsp. red chili flakes (optional)

2 Tbsp. hemp seeds (optional)

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Each bottle of King’s Lemonade includes a QR code for customers to donate to the business. Brothers Corey and Amir (at right) hope to expand their startup by purchasing a concession trailer in the near future.

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hen COVID-19 forced Amir Lyons and Corey Clay Jr. into virtual learning, the brothers found their daily routines suddenly dominated by a repetitiveness that became familiar to many during quarantine. They tried to think up creative ways to escape the boredom, and so when life

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“A lot of people … have so many creative things in their mind – things that they love to do and passions – but are so scared to go all in and to give it your all,” she says. “That’s been the biggest thing, to tell my kids: ‘Don’t be afraid, don’t be scared to give it your all for what you want, for what you believe in.’”

Erica spends about $175 every week on fresh lemons, strawberries, blueberries and other fruit from Aldi and Harris Teeter. Amir is usually responsible for squeezing the fruits by hand after they are cut by Corey, a fifth grader at Northside Elementary School. They then boil the juice in order to sterilize it, and mix it with purifying water, sugar and a secret special ingredient before refrigerating it in several 6-quart containers. Erica estimates that they spend about 48 hours per week producing the lemonade – the total time varies based on the volume of orders and events. This rigorous process, which takes place entirely in their home kitchen, ensures purity and prolonged freshness in the final product.

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"I love seeing themsmile when we’re doing well, I loveseeing them smilewhen they’re in a good environment,and that really justbrings joy to me.”

This message of determination, especially in pursuit of a budding passion, is among the main lessons that Erica Clay, the business’s ever-busy “momager,” hopes her sons learn from this experience.

The brothers discovered that working with family has its advantages – and also its challenges. “I think with family in general, it’s just that everyone knows how to push [one another’s] buttons in a way that no one else can,” Amir says with a good-natured grin.

( gave these plucky kids lemons, well, you know how the saying goes. Their lemonade venture started with four flavors – original, strawberry, orange and lime –which they sold to their East Durham neighbors and at Corey’s football practices. They moved to Chapel Hill’s Pine Knolls neighborhood in 2021. Amir, 17, notes that the development of the business alongside his now 10-year-old brother was not without its setbacks, but that he’s proud of how they persevered.

But he describes the overall experience as being ultimately gratifying. “I love seeing them smile when we’re doing well,” he says. “I love seeing them smile when they’re in a good environment, and that really just brings joy to me.”

Amir plans to eventually study computer engineering and start another small business – he’s already gaining valuable lessons and experience in business management through this project. “The most useful thing that I learned was not only how to manage your product but also how to put yourself out there, how to sell your product to the people, how to make yourself stand out,” he says.

“It definitely took some time trying to get the proper mindset,” says Amir, who’s a senior at Chapel Hill High School. “It was mostly a thing of pushing each other, saying, ‘We know we can do this, we know that we can be great, we can keep striving forward.’”

“Everyone knows that if you’re put under a high-stress situation, people are going to start getting manic.”

She went on to describe how her own experiences as a single parent shape the values she wants to instill in her children. “I understood what it was like to struggle, and I didn’t want my kids to struggle,” she says. “I wanted them to start young and build a legacy for themselves now, so by the time they get to my age, and their grandfather’s age, and even further, they don’t gottaNow,struggle.”twoyears since its inception, King’s Lemonade has swiftly grown to produce 27 different flavors. It now sells between 200 and 250 bottles every month at pop-up events and through its website.

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“We would notice on the days that he came home from there, he had more energy, he was more centered,” she says. “Instead of stressing him out to get a piece of paper that probably wasn’t going to do him any good, [we thought], ‘Let’s find something that’s going to put him on the path to his greatest joy and independence.’ So, we started a Ramieefarm.”andRebecca started planting in spring 2016 on a quarter-acre plot of land by their home. When an adjacent piece of

The path to operating a farm was a long one and began back in 2015 when Raimee was preparing to enter 11th grade at PACE Academy in Carrboro. The Department of Public Instruction closed the charter school just 10 days before the start of the 2015-16 school year due to attendance discrepancies.

One farmer’s budding relationship with the community is changing the stigma surrounding people with disabilities

By Brooke Spach | Photography by John Michael Simpson bout a half-mile off of N.C. 54 and down a gravel road lined with towering pine trees, you’ll find Blawesome Farm – if you know where to look. Built on a sloping hillside nestled into the woods, the 4.5acre property isn’t where most would expect to find a flower farm, says co-founder and designer Rebecca Sorensen. But for she and her son Raimee Sorensen, 25, co-founder and primary farmer at Blawesome, the location is perfect – just a few hundred feet from their homes.

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ABOVE White Lite sunflowers have pale ivory petals with a mustard yellow center. The blue pigment is from a treatment that protects the seeds from diseases as they germinate.

“First and foremost, we’re a farm and flower design studio, and we have an amazing product,” Rebecca says. “And secondly, we’re a local farm that is owned and operated by a young man with a disability. So when you support us, you’re not just getting a really beautiful, locally grown product, but you’re supporting a young man with a disability to have meaningful work in the world. Everything about this should feel good.”

OPPOSITE PAGE Rebecca Sorensen and Raimee Sorensen.

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“We started to question what a formal education meant for Raimee,” Rebecca says. “What does a [high school] diploma mean for him when 90% of adults with autism are unemployed?” She and her husband, Keith Sorensen, recalled how Ramiee enjoyed his past experience with farming while volunteering with the Eco Institute at Pickards Mountain

September/October 2022 chapelhillmagazine.com 75 land became available, the Sorensen family purchased it with the help of a North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services grant dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their career goals and independence. It was a full year before their first harvest. Rebecca says they decided to dedicate 100% of that yield to marketing efforts so that they could get ahead of the stigma that something made by a person with a disability would be of a lesser quality. They put together small bouquets and visited local businesses in hopes of sparking an ongoing relationship. Now, they regularly partner with Chapel Hill Country Club, Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC, The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering and B3 Coffee, a nonprofit that aims to provide fulfilling work for people with disabilities. The barn where they create dried flower wreaths and host flowering arranging workshops (which are currently paused due to renovations) was designed and built by students in Elon University’s sustainable development program. The land also features a high tunnel, a taller version of a traditional greenhouse where they grow varieties that can’t withstand extreme winter or summer climates. A team of students also built a home for Raimee on the property, which allows him to live independently and easily get to work without having to rely on anyone for transportation.

BELOW Erin Payne and Raimee sow White Lite sunflower seeds in planting trays.

Because of this setup, the transition when the pandemic hit wasn’t much of a transition at “Heall. wasn’t sitting in his room, not having anything to do or feeling isolated,” Rebecca says. “He was working. Our business boomed during COVID-19. It was wonderful to live in a community where so many people wanted flowers, and so many people were buying flowers to give as gifts to their neighbors and relatives just to remind them, ‘Hey, there’s beauty in the world. Things are going to be OK. I’m thinking about you, and I loveToday,you.’”Blawesome grows more than 75 varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs and shrubs year-round. The staff now includes three social care farmers who support Raimee in his daily tasks: Erin Payne, Michelle Morehouse and Hannah Haizlip, who collectively work 80 hours per week. They also offer a Community Supported Agriculture seasonal bouquet subscription service, which averages between 100 and 150 subscribers for a four- or nine-week plan. The summer season wrapped up at the end of July, with a total of 945 bouquets, 24,000 stems picked and 1,700 miles traveled for deliveries.

ABOVE “Nothing prepared me for how intense and hard and wonderful it is,” says Rebecca, pictured with Michelle Morehouse in the high tunnel. “We eat, sleep and breathe farm.”

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Blawesome’s staff also creates its signature “Good Karma” bouquets. For each one of the extra-large arrangements purchased, one is donated to an underappreciated person in Orange or Durham counties nominated by the“[Raimee]community.gets to take the flowers out into the world, and people tell him how amazing

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recognize your value as a human being and what you’re capable of accomplishing in the world. It’s amazing to see it present in Raimee’s life and how he carries himself a little differently now. It’s like, ‘I grow beautiful things, and I bring happiness to people in my community.’ Don’t we all want that? Don’t we all want to be the person who walks in the room that everybody’s happy to see?” CHM With a CSA subscription, you’ll receive a thoughtfully arranged bouquet delivered to your doorstep or available for local pickup each week.

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B3 Coffee had a grand opening for its coffee kiosk at the Chapel Hill Public Library on July 9 to raise awareness for Disability Pride Month. B3 offers paid internships for team members with and without disabilities to work alongside one another as part of its mission for socially transformative community building.

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Breakaway Cafe officially opened its Carrboro location on Aug. 1 at 410 N. Greensboro St. In a Facebook announcement, they said, “It’s been a long project – too long – and we’re super excited to share our progress with the world.”

The Fearrington House Restaurant named Paul Gagne as executive chef after the departure of his mentor, Colin Bedford, who was with the restaurant for 16 years. The restaurant was recently ranked among the “most outstanding” in the world by Forbes Althoughmagazine.temporarily closed, Crook’s Corner plans to host more dessert pop-ups this fall, including banana pudding, persimmon pudding or Atlantic Beach pie. Check its social media accounts for exact dates.

Chef Brandon Sharp’s French bistro Bluebird opened in July at 601 Meadowmont Village Circle. Its menu offers such dishes as sole Véronique (flounder sauteed in white wine) and poulet aves truffle noire (roasted chicken with truffle).

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Crumbl Cookies will open a location at 133 W. Franklin St. No opening date has been released yet. The national chain is known for its rotating menu of cookie flavors such as macadamia nut and coconut cake. – Compiled by Caleb Sigmon CHM

The veggie sizzler, pictured above, is a supper staple with a base of Himalayan-style noodles and flavorful mixed vegetables like shredded carrots, tomatoes and chopped Brussels sprouts topped with spicy vegetable Momo’s, all served steaming hot over a mini iron skillet. The dish embodies what Ramesh says are the restaurant’s key goals – to serve generous portion sizes of high-quality food, which keep customers full at a comfortable price. This fall, be sure to stop by for a taste of pani puri, a popular Nepalese street food with savory fillings, as well as masala soda, which Ramesh describes as a refreshing drink he’ll recreate with club and lemon-lime sodas. Plus, he says, he’s got a sweet dessert dumpling in the works, which will be pan-fried and served with vanilla ice cream. – by Renee Ambroso

Chef and owner Ramesh Dahal has worked in kitchens and restaurants for nearly 30 years and knows how to dish up something to please every palate. Momo’s menu includes familiar favorites like paneer tikka masala and a lamb slider with fries, as well as a kids menu – plus, there’s no shortage of options for vegetarians. Ramesh draws on culinary practices of his native Nepal for the foundation of all the dishes he cooks, which means using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. “In Nepal, we grow everything … [that] we use for cooking,” Ramesh says. On weekends, he browses the Chapel Hill Farmers Market and Carrboro Farmers Market for fresh fruit like strawberries, which he’ll use throughout the week to make lassi, a creamy, yogurt-based drink. The beverage is a popular choice and one that balances the heat of dishes like Momo’s crispy wings with cumin pepper sauce. Ramesh sources most of the protein he uses from Cliff’s Meat Market in Carrboro. A handful of appetizers and lighter fare fill the need for lunch options for UNC students and downtown workers, and a cocktail menu and larger portions fill out the substantial dinner menu.

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Momo’s Master has been bringing far away flavors to downtown Chapel Hill since last winter, when the Himalayan restaurant opened for dining. The unique, casual eatery offers handmade chicken, bison or veggie dumplings –called “Momo’s” – cooked any way you like, whether you’d prefer them panseared, gently steamed or basted in fiery house-made chili sauce.

MOMO’S MASTER 110 N. Columbia St. 919-903-9051 momosmaster.com

Vecino Brewing Co. announced in May that they would be closing and handing over taproom operations to Haw River Farmhouse Ales. The companies plan to have Vecino run until the winter holidays and officially reopen as Haw River sometime in February. Haw River plans on hosting a monthlong “tap takeover” at Vecino in September.

COMING SOON – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Hot and cold subs, hand-pulled meats, 12-hour roasted turkey and quality cheeses. 127 Franklin St.; capriottis.com

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

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

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

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Sutton’s Drug Store Old-fashioned diner known for its hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches like “Roy’s Reuben.” 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161; suttonsdrugstore.com

Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries and burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com Möge Tee Bubble tea shop offering cheese foam fruit tea, fresh milk tea, fruit parfaits and fruit yakult. 151 E. Franklin St.; 984-234-3278; mogeteechapelhill.com

Buns Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-9421800; carolinabrewery.com

Basecamp Restaurant and bar serving small plates and a variety of international dishes. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch. 105 E. Franklin St.; basecampchapelhill.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually owned food stalls including Asian fusion, a bottle shop and a nutrient-dense weekly pre-order menu. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. G; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com

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

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

Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee, beer and wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats. 431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 210; 843-345-5289; cattalescatcafe.com Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar Traditional Indian dishes and unique options like pista korma and lobster pepper masala. 306 W. Franklin St., Ste. D; 984-234-3671; chimneyindiankitchen.com

Buena Vibra Authentic Caribbean cuisine. 157 E. Rosemary St; 919-903-9029; buenavibranc.com

Brandwein’s Bagels Classic New York bagels and breakfast sandwiches. 505 W. Rosemary St.; 919-240-7071; brandweinsbagels.com

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews Independent bookstore and Mexican-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com

Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com

Carolina Coffee Shop Casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com

Down Time Craft beer, pizza, tacos, wraps, paninis and more. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7008; downtimechapelhill.com

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

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

COMING SOON – BOMBOLO Sandwiches, pasta dishes and small plates. 104 N. Graham St.; bombolochapelhill.com

CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com

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

Franklin Motors Beer Garden A rooftop and fully licensed ABC bar. The Roquette at Franklin Motors serves beer garden favorites like hand-cut fries, bratwurst and sliders. 601 W. Franklin St.; 919-869-7090; franklinmotors.net

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

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

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

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

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

82 chapelhillmagazine.com September/October 2022 DINING GUIDE INCLUDES RESTAURANTS, DELIS AND BISTROS IN CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO, HILLSBOROUGH AND NORTHERN CHATHAM COUNTY CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street 1922 Coffee cafe with grab-and-go options. 140 E. Franklin St.; carolinacoffeeshop.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159 ½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com

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

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

Roots Natural Kitchen Salads and grain bowls. Children 12 years old and younger eat free all day, every day. 133 W. Franklin St., Bldg. A-115; 984322-5600; rootsnaturalkitchen.com

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

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

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

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

The Purple Bowl Acai bowls, toast, smoothies, coffee. 306-B W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8511; purplebowlch.com

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

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

Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com

September/October 2022 chapelhillmagazine.com 83 Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, Italian entrees, calzones and subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 42 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com

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

Mint Indian Cuisine North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188; mintunc.com

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

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

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

The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com

Thaiphoon Bistro Thai cuisine, curry, stir-fry, soups and salads. 1704 E. Franklin St.; thaiphoonbistro.com

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

Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken and sides like maduros and tostones. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; alpacachicken.com

The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beer, wine and ice-cream sandwiches. 201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 5; 919-967-2626; chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

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

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

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

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Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites. 206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com

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

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

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

La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207; lahaciendamex.com

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

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

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

Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean options. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com

Sutton’s in the Atrium A cafe version of Sutton’s Drug Store with its famous hot dogs, salads and more. 100 Europa Dr.; 919-240-4471; suttonsdrugstore.com

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622; tandoorindian.com

Caffé Driade Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, bowl-sized lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com

Piero’s Pasta & Wine A variety of pasta dishes, soups and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 984-999-4826; pierospasta.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, donuts, chicken and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; risebiscuitschicken.com

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

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

Perennial Cafe Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, tea and pastries. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6045; perennial.cafe Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com

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

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-thru biscuits, sandwiches. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324; sunrisebiscuits.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com

September/October 2022 Hawkers Inspired by Southeast Asia’s street fare, this eatery features homemade favorites, from dumplings to curries. Outdoor seating available. 919-415-1799; eathawkers.com

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

The Poplar Cafe Coffee shop offering coffee, tea, hot chocolate, wine, mimosas, beer and specialty drinks, plus Deli Edison bagels and schmears. 1114 Environ Way, East 54; facebook.com/thepoplarcafenc

First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; firstwatch.com Hawthorne & Wood Fine dining cuisine with an outdoor patio, a fully stocked bar and an extensive international wine list. 3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-4337; hawthorneandwood.com

Joe Van Gogh Coffee, tea and pastries. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Italian mains. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magoneitaliangrillpizza.com

Sal’s Pizza & Ristorante Thin-crust and deepdish pizzas, plus an array of Italian comfort food. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125; salspizzaofchapelhill.com

Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake-tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326; luchatigre.com

Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area Chapel Hill Wine Company Wine store with bottles from all over the globe. 2809 Homestead Rd.; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com chapelhill

Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi and, of course, pho beef noodle soup. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com

Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805; order.thaipalacechapelhill.com

Old East Tavern Elevated food, wine, craft beer and cocktails. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-903-8699; oldeasttavern.com

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

OiShii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com

PiggyBack Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 102; 919-240-4715; thepigrestaurant.com/piggyback

Kahlovera Mexican bar and grill. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4537; kahloveratacos.com

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com

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

New Hope Market Breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more. 6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851; facebook.com/moonpi451

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

Rasa Indi-Chinese Authentic North Indian and Chinese cuisine, with fusion and Thai dishes. Weekly specials. Patio dining. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com

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Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including gobi manchurian, paneer tikka, chicken tikka and hariyali murg kebab. 101 Meadowmont Village Circle; lnlrestaurant.com Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; Ste. 101; 984-999-4983; meetfresh.us Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.com

Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Outdoor seating available. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9887; silverspot.net Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road)

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Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd.; 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee. 610 Market St., Ste. 101-C; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Market and Moss American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. 700 Market St.; 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com

401DowntownCARRBOROMain Upscale dive bar serving shareable bar snacks, local brews and po’boys. 401 Main St.; 919-390-3598; 401main.com

BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com Coco Espresso, Bistro & Bar Plant-based, fresh, locally sourced dishes, as well as classic comfort food, cocktails and mocktails, plus coffee, espresso bar, baked goods and pastries. The Gwendolyn, 101 Glen Lennox Dr., Ste. 180; 919-883-9003; cocochapelhill.com elements Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com

Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamrestaurant.net Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com

Pop’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com

The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards and more. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com

Yopop Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road

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

Meadowmont Village Bluebird French bistro-style restaurant. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; bluebirdnc.com

Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com

Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood, Italian dishes. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items available as grab and go. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.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

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

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

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

Mosaic Tapas Bistro & Wine Bar A trendy tapas and wine bar with a relaxed bistro atmosphere. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; mosaicbistro.com

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

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

Cham Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai, Siamese and Chinese cuisine. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 190; 984-999-4646; chamthai.squarespace.com

Acme Food & Beverage Co. Entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com

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

Belltree Cocktail Club Lane,andcreativespeakeasyProhibition-inspiredservingcocktails,beerwine.100BrewerA;984-234-0572; belltreecocktailclub.com

Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with taps of craft beer. 101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. 410 N. Greensboro St.; breakawaync.co Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com

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

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

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

Paco’s Tacos Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian tacos. Located in Mel’s Commissary & Catering. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700 Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups, fritti and gelato. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com Speakeasy on Main Cocktail lounge with live music. 100 E. Main St.; facebook.com/ speakeasyonmainstreet

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

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

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

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

Thai Station Authentic, fresh Thai dishes. 201 E. Main St., Ste. C.; 984-234-3230; thaistationnc.com

Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads. 602 Jones Ferry Rd., Ste. D; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com

Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com W. Rosemary

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

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

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Baked goods, coffee, wine and all-day cafe offering pasta, sandwiches and salads. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; hillsboroughbakeshop.com Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com

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

Grata Cafe Italian classics and inspired dishes cooked from scratch. Carr Mill Mall; 919-240-7000; gratacafe.com

Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7343

Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us Monterrey Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; letsgotomonterrey.com Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net

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

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

Antonia’sHILLSBOROUGH Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com Cup-A-Joe Coffee and pastries. 112 W. King St.; 919-732-2008; hboro-cupajoe.com

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

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

Iza Whiskey & Eats Japanese fusion cuisine serving small plates, sushi, ramen, whiskey, sake and cocktails. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 140; 919-537-8645; izaeats.com

Tesoro 18-seat neighborhood restaurant with house-made pasta, seasonal plates and classic sweets. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-537-8494; tesorocarrboro.com Wings Over 27 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas, salads and pasta. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com

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

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

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

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

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The Village Diner Southern fare and takeout pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-245-8915; villagedinernc.com

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

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

Gov’s Burger & Tap Burgers, hot dogs, salads, milkshakes, wraps and sandwiches. 50050 Governors Dr.; 919-240-5050; govsburgerandtap.com

NORTH CHATHAM Briar Chapel 501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 69 Knox Way, Ste. 110; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com

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

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co Capp’s Pizzeria & Trattoria Traditional Italian cuisine including fresh pastas, pizzas and more. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-2404104; cappspizzeria.com

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Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items are available as grab and go. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop Whit’s Frozen Custard Rotating flavors of frozen custard, treats, pints to-go. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134; thewnp.com

Lupita’s Meat Market and Taqueria Authentic Mexican food including tamales, barbacoa and carnitas. 633 Cornelius St.; 919-296-9000 Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com

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

Serving Breakfast ALL DAY LONG with Classic Lunch and Dinner Fare! OUTSIDE SEATING, CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DINE-IN WE CATER! Call 919.428.4470 261 s. Elliott rd., Chapel Hill 919.967.7110 breadmens.com 2022 THANK YOU! BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH FOR CATERING OF ANY OCCASION, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! 508 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, CHAPEL HILL 919 968 italianpizzeria46713.com    The Place to Be! CHAPEL HILL FAVORITE FOR 42 YEARS BEST PHILLY CHEESE STEAK IN THE TRIANGLE! 2022 ITALIAN PIZZERIA III Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Kim’s Bake Shop Homemade baked goods from brownies and doughnuts to “whookies” and pie. 111 N. Churton St.; downtownpies.com La Muñeca Ice Cream Paletas, esquites and dorilocos. 131 Mayo St.; la-muneca-ice-cream.business.site Los Altos Mexican dishes, such as tacos and chiles rellenos. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177; losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com

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

Tarantini Italian Restaurant Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com

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

An Asian dishessushi,restaurantfusionofferingChineselikesweetand-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com

Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.com

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

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Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods. 104 N. Churton St.; 984-245-9571 Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8566; napolihillsborough.com

Moon Asian Bistro

Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food. 370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480 Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; thesaratogagrill.com

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

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Buster Brown and Dingo came along, too, of course. After exploring the area, he decided he wanted to live in Carrboro for its charming community and budding craft beer scene – Steel String Brewery was the only other brewery in town at the time. Tim’s had an interest in homebrewing since he was a kid, helping out when his dad

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Tim studied market finance and economics in college and completed several research projects about the brewing industry. This background, along with some chemistry knowledge, was the foundation to fulfill his lifelong dream. He incorporated Dingo Dog in 2014 and started nanobrewery operations on PlowGirl Farm in 2016. Instead of creating what’s typically a for-profit business, Tim donates sales proceeds to no-kill animal rescueAlthoughnonprofits.Buster Brown died in 2013, Dingo, the brewery’s namesake, was around for the early years of the business. After Dingo’s death in 2019 at 19 years old, Tim visited home and came back with a puppy from ARF. Suzie is now 9 years old and “acting CEO” of the company. The brewery has been well received by dogand beer-lovers alike. Chapel Hillians Maggie Moriarty and Jackson Cox became fans of the brews in 2017 when Jackson learned about the company from his coworker and Dingo Dog’s founding brewer and taste tester, Billy Gagon. The couple’s patronage goes beyond buying beer – they supported the original Kickstarter campaign to help fund the taproom’s opening in 2020, earning their two German shorthaired pointers, Bolin and Rosie (named after Bolin Creek and Rosemary Street, respectively), a spot in the collage on the taproom’s wall.

“We love their beer, and we love their mission,” Maggie says. “Dingo Dog is such a welcoming environment where we can bring our dogs and relax with a delicious drink. … And Suzie is the sweetest dog in the world –you couldn’t ask for a better brewery greeter!”

W here can you find brews on tap with dog-centric names like Puppers Pilsner, Catticus Finch and Barky Bark and the Rescued Bunch? A short walk or bike ride from the heart of Carrboro, Dingo Dog Brewing Co.’s taproom is the spot for seasonal beers and ciders in support of a good cause.

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Sit and stay awhile at this Carrboro brewery that’s “saving lives, one beer at a time”

Owner Tim Schwarzauer grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where he and his family were involved in small-scale animal rescue. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, they lent a hand to national rescue organizations that brought animals from Louisiana and the Gulf Coast three hours inland to the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. The family was inspired to found their own organization, the Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi, in 2006 when the national groups moved on to work in other areas.

Tim’s parents still run ARF, which now houses more than 200 dogs and 150 cats, making it the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the Timstate.took his two ARF pups, Buster Brown and Dingo, with him to Millsaps College in Mississippi. He graduated in 2010, and moved to North Carolina to work for the U.S. District Court office in Durham.

Dingo Dog head brewer Amanda Lee Scherle (above) and owner Tim Schwarzauer (below).

Photography by John Michael Simpson drinks brewed, and then later with his own friends.

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31 gallons of each brew. “I think we built probably the most Carrboro business possible – [the brewery is] located on a woman-owned organic farm just outside of town,” says Tim, who by day works as the grants coordinator for the Town of Chapel Hill. “The plan was always to open up the taproom here in downtown Carrboro. It took us a little bit longer than we wanted to find the spot that really suited us, but we’re really happy to be here in Shelton Station.”

The nanobrewery is a zero-waste operation: It utilizes PlowGirl’s “ugly produce,” which typically wouldn’t sell at a market; composts all leftover grain and hops; and treats wastewater to be reused in the fields. Tim says focusing on seasonal ingredients allows for variety and creativity with flavor combinations. Fall favorites include the award-winning Suzie’s Honeysuckle Cider and seasonally changing flagship beer Buster Brown, which features notes of fireroasted butternut squash. A selection of brews are available at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market and on tap at Imbibe and Spotted Dog. Tim recently acquired more land next to PlowGirl Farm, which he plans to cultivate into an orchard of apple, pear and persimmon trees. Since its inception, North Carolina’s only nonprofit brewery has donated approximately $20,000 to local animal rescue groups like Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary and Paws4ever. Dingo Dog also partners with these organizations to host adoption days. “It is absolutely a labor of love,” Tim says. “The whole rescue community is a labor of love. There are going to be days where everybody in this rescue work is going to feel like they can’t go on, but they keep doing it for the love of the animals. And our hope is to be able to help them keep doing that forever and ever.”

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Jackson Cox and Maggie Moriarty with their pups, Rosie and Bolin.

Special services Boarding and self-washing. Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic 104 N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. M, Carrboro carrboroplazavet.com 919-929-0031

Special services After-hours service for non-life-threatening care. VCA Timberlyne Animal Hospital 110 Banks Dr., Chapel Hill vcahospitals.com/timberlyne 919-968-3047

Special services Dental care and exotic pet care. North Churton Animal Hospital 636 N. Churton St., Hillsborough northchurtonanimalhospital.com 919-644-7387

Special services Boarding. PetVet Wellness Center 1701 Hwy. 86 S., Hillsborough petvet.vippetcare.com 919-296-3926

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Third Street Veterinary Clinic 312 E. Third St., Siler City facebook.com/thirdstreetvet 919-742-4909

Special services Dental care, boarding and bathing. Kindred Heart Animal Hospital 101 Two Hills Dr., Ste. 110, Carrboro kindredheartvet.com 919-525-1962

Special services At-home euthanasia. Healing Paws Veterinary Hospital 540 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough healingpawspetcare.com 919-245-3437

Hope Crossing Animal Hospital 58 E. Cotton Rd., Pittsboro hopecrossing.com 919-542-1975 Special services Laser therapy. Jordan Lake Animal Hospital 50-B Chatham Corners Dr., Pittsboro jordanlakeanimalhospital.vetstreet.com 919-542-5424

Piedmont Veterinary Clinic 210 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough piedmontvet.com 919-732-2569 Special services Dental care and boarding. Pittsboro Animal Hospital 1065 East St., Pittsboro pittsboroanimalhospital.com 919-542-5712 Special services Acupuncture, house calls/at-home euthanasia, grooming, day boarding for dogs and overnight boarding for cats. Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Clinic Serves multiple counties within one-hour radius of Pittsboro polarisequine.com 919-429-9492 Special services Equine and other farm animal care.

Special services Dental care, laser therapy, boarding, day care and grooming. Dr. Adriano Betton Mobile Veterinary Care Serves Chatham and Orange counties. drbetton.com 919-602-4291

Special services Dental care and grooming. Village Veterinary Hospital 50150 Governors Dr., Chapel Hill falconbridgeanimal.com 919-967-4779 Special services Dental care. Vine Veterinary Hospital 1217 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill vineveterinaryhospital.business.site 919-942-5117

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Special services Dental care, laser therapy, boarding, grooming, acupuncture and day care. Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort 51 Vickers Rd., Chapel Hill dogwoodvethospital.com 919-942-6330

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Special services In-clinic diagnostics and digital radiography. Cole Park Veterinary Hospital 55 Woodbridge Dr., Chapel Hill coleparkvet.com 919-929-3352

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Special services Dental care, cold laser therapy, grooming, boarding, retail shop and adoption program. UrgentVet Pet Care Clinic 1728 Fordham Blvd., Ste. 161, Chapel Hill urgentvet.com/location/chapel-hill 984-261-2323

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Home improvements began in January by contractors Cray Gunn and Kathy Gunn of Custom Carpentry Group, who Jan says were open to updating the home in a way that preserved its original history.

A historical Chapel Hill home gets a refresh By Isabella Reilly now & then On June 1, family and friends of Jan Ammons, owner of 114 Kenan St., gathered to celebrate recent renovations made to her family’s 1926 home.

“It is a historic district, so we had some guidelines that dictated what we could do to the property,” Jan says. “Cray and Kathy were very amenable to saving the old, not just ditching it, and reusing what they could.”

Some updates included adding a bathroom to the second bedroom, which Jan says she hopes will make the property more desirable to future renters. Other improvements included opening up the floor plan, refurbishing the kitchen and original bathroom, adding a backyard deck and restoring the home’s original ceiling. 

“I realized how much love, family and gatherings happened in the house over time, and it’s made me reflect on all the different families that have lived there,” she says. “For everybody, it seems there is always a special place in their heart for the time they spent on Kenan Street.” CHM

Jan and her older brother, Steve Fearrington, alongside their father, Frank, and their mother, Hillsborough native Jeanette Fearrington, occupied the 1926 home, while her grandparents moved into the 1950s home. Frank later had a house built down the road on East Franklin Street, and the family of four relocated when Jan was 4 years old.

“We moved to a three-bedroom house to accommodate our growing family,” Jan says.

“They were the type of people who would save for the next generation,” Jan says of her grandparents. “It wouldn’t surprise me that they were thinking of helping my parents start their family.”

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Following the family’s move, Jan’s grandmother began renting out the original property in the mid-1960s, not too long before the death of her husband, George, in 1966. The house was rented to both friends and family, including Jan’s nephew, Taylor Fearrington, and his wife, Caroline Carman, who lived there from 2010-2016. In 1990, the brick home also transitioned into a rental property after Lenna’s death, where Jan’s daughter, Jessie Ammons Rumbley, lived between 2014-2017. Renovations just began on the brickThoughhome.Jan says she’s grateful she has been able to restore her oncechildhood home for the next century, the experience has been emotional.

“We had lots of birthday parties here with friends and family, eating ice cream on the front lawn,” Jan says, recalling some of her formative memories in the home. “They did things very communal back then.”

Lenna Fearrington’s Full Churn Homemade Banana Ice Cream

– homemade banana ice cream. Jan prepared the dessert for friends and family by following the original recipes from her late grandmother, Lenna Fearrington.

2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3 cups ripe bananas (about 4 or 5 whole bananas), smushed 3 tsp. vanilla extract 6 cups whole milk RockIce salt In a medium saucepan over low heat, scald heavy cream but do notStirboil.in sugar and salt until dissolved.Afterit is dissolved, remove from heat and add smushed bananas.Stirand let cool until room temperature. Pour into a prechilled churn.

Cover churn and chill in the refrigerator overnight. Contents should appear like a pudding. After chilling, add vanilla extract. Pour whole milk to fill line in your Placechurn.chilled contents in your outer churn bucket and follow your ice-cream churn’s instructions. Assemble the churn in place, and pour ice about 1/3 of the way through. Pour rock salt liberally over ice, and repeat until the outer bucket is full but not over the lid of yourPlugchurn.inand allow the machine to churn, continuing to add ice as it melts.When the churn stops, unplug, fill ice to the lid again, and let sit for 30 minutes. In Lenna’s style, cover with a wet cloth. When ready to enjoy, remove the lid from the churn. Scoop around the outsides for an easy serve.

The summertime gathering also included a special treat

First cousins Susan Hogan, Jan Ammons and Mark Sloan.

The 871-square-foot, twobedroom, now two-bathroom residence was first owned by and built for Jan’s newlywed grandparents. Her grandfather, George Fearrington, worked in UNC’s Physical Plant Department, which was responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus facilities. George and Lenna shared one son: Jan’s father, Frank Fearrington. In the 1950s, Frank – who was also a draftsman – drew plans for his father to construct a new brick home. The 1926 property was relocated to a back lot, so the new residence could be built in its original location. Jan says though her grandfather could have simply wanted a larger home for his wife and himself, she believes his true motivation was to provide for his future family.

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By James Dupree

Peek inside three outstanding green spaces

fter living for 14 years in a “cookie-cutter” neighborhood in Durham with a tiny raised garden, Brooke Wilson wanted a bigger space – something reminiscent of the farm she grew up on in South Carolina. In December 2016, Brooke and her husband, Les Wilson, discovered a 13-acre property off Old Greensboro Road. It had plenty of space to start a larger garden and for their two mixed-breed dogs, Gypsy and Greta, to play.

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Photography by John Michael Simpson down the gardenpathHOME&GARDEN

Originally owned by George Reeves in the late 1700s, the property changed hands once Sarah Les Wilson and Brooke Wilson's backyard swimming pool has a swim jet system powerful enough to sustain infinite kayaking or swimming.

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The pebble garden is filled with cypress trees, Japanese maples, shrubs and multiple sitting Reevesareas.married into the Durham family in the early to mid-1800s. It remained in the Durham family for over 150 years. DiRienzo Builders constructed a home on the lot around 2007. With the help of Chad Van Deusen, owner of Get Rooted Nursery, Brooke and Les have turned their property into a paradise with a mix of Mediterranean and pastoral themes. “Chad helped plan our landscape design,” Brooke says. “He’s done a great job. [Get Rooted] is where most of our plants come from.”

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Italian cypress trees outline the pebble path leading down to a 1-acre pond at the bottom of the property, where fish keep the mosquitoes at bay and wild blackberries flourish along the woods. The landscape design promotes water runoff to travel south toward the pond using the natural slope of the land and through underground piping. Looking ahead to fall, Brooke and Les have some more fun ideas in mind for their yard. “We’ve been talking about it for years, but we would love to have a Halloween party and do a haunted trail through the garden,” Brooke says. “It would be cool to have little scary spaces along the trail.” 

Apple trees on the property remind Les of his grandfather, “Papa Tom,” who also grew them. Additionally, Brooke and Les have peach, plum, fig and cherry trees.

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On the northwest side of the house, the couple installed a pool and a pergola. The pergola was constructed from natural cedar by Lynn Hoffman of Rustic Garden Structures in Pittsboro. “I gave him total free will. I told him, ‘I trust you. You’re an artist. Do your thing.’” Brooke says. For two months, Lynn built the structure with a truckload of sticks and logs. Brooke and Les made the spot all the comfier by adding a fire pit and seating underneath. It’s perfect for their summer barbecues by the pool or drinking hot chocolate or cider on cool autumn evenings. From the back patio and down a set of stairs, groupings of various medium to tall perennial shrubs appear as islands of green in an orange pebble sea. Japanese maples add spots of reddish-purple. A fragrant aroma comes from the Georgia sweetshrub’s solitary burgundy flowers. It’s the first time they have bloomed since Brooke and Les moved in. “It was really interesting to see the plants mature over the years [and] how things come to life,” Brooke says. “It’s a little surprise. It’s like Christmas morning.”

WENDY THOMPSON CHRIS CULBRETH TONY HALL vegetable garden, where several large wooden planter boxes burst with vegetation. Crops include tomatoes, peppers, squash, zucchini, cantaloupe, okra and asparagus. Centered in the garden is an old chicken coop now used as a garden shed. “We harvest for ourselves and trade with our neighbors,” Brooke says. “We all have more than we could possibly eat on our own.”

For Frances Harris and Bill Harris, their Hillsborough oasis started with a green space of about one-third of an acre, a house built in 1951 and several massive willow oak trees. “When I grew up here, this neighborhood was [mostly] open field,” says Frances, a Hillsborough native. “We would play kickball and stuff.”

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Following their 15 years in northern Virginia, where Bill worked as the resource manager for the Department of Defense and Frances was the executive director for the nonprofit Action in Community Through Service, the couple retired in 2015 to a neighborhood a few blocks northwest of downtown.

Frances wasted no time turning their small property into a woodland wonderland. “I had always wanted a woodland garden because I think they feel cool and safe and secluded,” she says. Bill and Francis are both Orange County Master Gardener volunteers, with Frances also having served on the Hillsborough Tree Board for six years. Their property has been twice featured on the Hillsborough Garden Tour, as recently as last year. With the property receiving only pockets of sunlight throughout the day, Frances and Bill have been forced to get creative. They plant in layers, focusing on the position of large trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Much of the grass was replaced with a microclover, hiding brown spots on the lawn. Some plant species provide shade for their neighbor plants, while other species maintain a desired evergreen aesthetic. The garden is home to more than 400 native plants and almost as many nonnatives, requiring Frances to keep an extensive There are several shady spots in Frances and Bill's backyard to relax, including the gazebo and a swinging bench under the papaw tree.

September/October 2022 chapelhillmagazine.com 107 HOME & GARDEN list of every species. “Invariably, people will ask, ‘What’s that?’ and I can’t remember everything,” she says. The landscape design promotes exploration with plenty of nooks at every turn and provides fun during visits from their five grandchildren, who run along the interwoven paths and hide in the dense shrubbery. Concealed in the nooks are “bits of whimsy,” as Bill puts it, including a fairy door and little figurines placed at the base of an oak, a St. Francis statue tucked away near the blooming hibiscus, the stout rock man concealed at the end of the stone waterway for the dry stream and the various multicolored polyhedron sculptures. In the center of the yard is a frog pond with soft stones and lily pads and other greenery to encourage algae growth. On one of the larger stones sits a rotund caricature BRUCE’S CARPETS & FLOORING Your Brand Headquarters and Total Flooring Resource MON-FRI 8 AM–5 PM • SAT 8 AM–12 PM • CLOSED SUNDAY 11455 US HWY 15-501 N, Chapel Hill • 919.967.0208 brucescarpets.com Let Us Exceed Your Expectations Where We Shine. 89+ 5-Star Google Reviews  Real Estate Sales: Guiding Home Buyers Positioning Homes for Sales High Performance Homes Property Management: Protecting Your Investment Thorough Tenant Screening Online Systems 24/7 Repair Response Superior Communication BillJodiMatthesBakst Broker, Owner, Property Mgt Broker, Owner 919.928.5131 | info@realestatexperts.net 501 Eastowne Dr, Ste 140, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 R eal E state E xperts.net “I had secluded."andtheybecausegardenwoodlandwantedalwaysaIthinkfeelcoolsafeand – Francis Harris

BELOW LEFT The frog pond is looked upon by a lobster statue, one of Bill's "bits of whimsy."

At the back of the property, surrounded by black cohosh, woodland asters and columbine, is the gazebo, inspired by the couple’s three-year stay in Japan. The six posts are made from natural cedar, retaining every knot and curve. It’s an intimate spot for two with a great view of the purple coneflower and black-eyed Susan.

ABOVE Bill prunes spotted joe-pye weeds in the garden. Behind him are purple cone flowers and black-eyed Susans.

of a lobster, more of Bill’s whimsy on display. “I can just sit here, the same as my grandchildren, and stare at the frogs for hours,” he says.

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Near the back porch is a garden shed. Designed by Bill to mirror their home’s brick foundation and white siding, the shed looks more like the front of a lovely guest cottage. “We figured if it’s going to be this close to the house, we might as well enjoy looking at it,” Frances says. After about six years of hard work, Frances and Bill show no signs of slowing down. “Every year, about 20% of the garden changes,” he says. Frances adds, “It’s definitely a team effort. Bill puts a lot of labor in. I try to put in shrubs and trees because, as we get older, it’s easier to maintain. It’s fun to see when something works and frustrating when something doesn’t. But I’ve had surprises, too. You never know.” 

LEFT Their rainwater collection system is located behind the garden shed.

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In 1989, when Meg Molloy and Cameron Binnie were riding their bikes through a quaint Carrboro neighborhood north of Wilson Park, they stopped in front of a lot. It had less than an acre of land, an unfinished home (due to the development company going bankrupt) and two fallen pine trees in the front yard. They soon bought the lot, and over the last 34 years, the couple has turned the property into an eclecticHavingsanctuary.acomfortable outdoor environment was essential for Meg and Cameron. “We’re outside all the time, so we wanted to create spaces that we can enjoy and entertain in,” Meg says. Since she began working from home for her consulting business, Strategies for Prevention, Meg often traverses her yard or sits out on the front porch on her laptop or phone. 

ABOVE Meg's produce includes tomatoes, squash, okra, cucumbers, watermelons and peppers.

PLANTING A SEED

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BELOW The stucco fireplace was inspired by her trip to Barcelona, Spain, where she fell in love with the tiled designs.

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Meg has been an Orange County Master Gardener volunteer since 2018, where she was mentored along the way by Frances Harris, and has also been a member of the Carrboro Community Garden Coalition. “It’s a bunch of people who visit one another’s yards, and we swap plants and advice,” Meg says. “Gardening is a very social thing.” She also periodically writes for Chapelboro’s garden column.

Above the swale is the exquisite moon arch gate, designed by Meg and built by Steve Fagan of Fagan Industry in Pittsboro, leading to the vegetable garden and greenhouse where Meg’s tomatoes, squash and okra thrive. The greenhouse allows her a space to propagate and harvest and dry seeds. When Meg has enough seeds, she shares them with the community by placing them in the little free library box at the edge of her swale garden by the street. Behind the greenhouse is the edible courtyard where an impressive 25-year-old pomegranate tree stands tall, full with When the 25-year-old pomegranate tree is fruiting, Meg shares the seeds and fruits with her neighbors and friends. Behind it to the left is her 'Celeste' fig tree.

“Sometimes I’ll walk around the yard on conference calls and pull weeds when I see them,” she says.

The biggest challenge for Meg’s garden has been the overwhelming deer population. “I would come home, and there would be 12 deer asleep in a food coma because they had eaten every single thing that I had planted,” she says. To counteract this, Meg plants deer-resistant species in the front yard while keeping the tastier plants fenced in behind the house. She has gradually replaced most of her front lawn with a stunning array of blooming perennial and annual pollinators, attracting plenty of bees and butterflies. “I saw so many monarch [butterflies] this year. I was so excited,” Meg says. But she has kept a large enough strip of grass in the front so she and Cameron can still play croquet and badminton in their free time.

The front swale was converted into a dry stream with stones and anchor plants to help hold nutrients from stormwater, which reduces pollutants and mitigates damage to the lawn. “The low parts of your yard are great places to put ‘wet feet’ plants,” she says. Swamp milkweed, joe-pye weed, Culver’s root and two small groupings of pitcher plants flourish in the moist soil.

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But the most noticeable additions to the backyard are the recently renovated curved Cumaru wood deck with a metal handrail, also built by Steve Fagan, and the outdoor stucco fireplace built by Scottie Edwards of A Mark of a Pro in Durham. Inspired by her recent trip to Barcelona, Meg had Luke Miller, a Pittsboro-based craftsman, add sections of multicolored and patterned tile to the fireplace and steps of the curved deck. Soon, the couple hopes to add an open “Casablanca-style” pergola to the back deck and fill in a new mulch bed with native plants. “I’m always editing my garden,” Meg says. “Gardeners never really quit.”

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When Meg has enough seeds, she shares them with the community by placing them in the little free library box at the edge of her swale garden by the street.

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ripening fruit. Surrounding the pomegranate is a ‘Celeste’ fig tree, a papaw, planter boxes with herbs and a potted white ginger lily, to name a few of the many species present. Beyond the artistic metal gate and lattice fence is the backyard, which hosts Meg’s shade-loving perennials, with pollinators in sunny spots for added color. “My favorite is the Indian pink,” Meg says. “It looks like a Dr. Seuss plant. It’s so pretty.”

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The pair made use of local vendors, including Flower Patch.

“Coming from a small town like Hillsborough, I used as many small businesses as I could,” she says. “Being the daughter of a smallbusiness owner, I know when people stay local, it truly makes that owner’sKandaceday.”works for Governors Club and Brett for the City of Durham. The couple lives in Rougemont.

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Baker & Taylor BY ISABELLA PHOTOGRAPHY,PHOTOGRAPHYREILLYBYRUSSELL-KILLEN RUSSELL-KILLEN.COM

Orange County native Brett Baker and Kandace Taylor of Graham, North Carolina, met while attending Orange High School in Hillsborough. After graduating in 2011, Brett went on to pursue higher education at UNC Charlotte while Kandace completed her senior year at Orange. The two lost touch, but in 2018, they reconnected in Durham and made their relationship official that November. During summer 2020, the couple traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, for the weekend. Brett took Kandace to see the famous Pineapple Fountain, where he proposed and she said “yes.” After their trip, the couple celebrated with Kandace’s parents, Amy Taylor and Russell Taylor, and Brett’s parents, Mike Baker and Tammy Baker.

Warm fall weather made for a beautiful day to tie the knot on Oct. 2, 2021, at The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy. Kandace describes the day as “perfect,” and “better than she could have ever imagined.” She says one of her favorite moments was sharing the first dance with her brother, Jay Taylor, while Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” played. “This song means a lot to the both of us,” she says.

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