Durham Magazine 2022 Visitors & Relocation Guide

magazine

2022 Visitors JRelocation guide

'''''''' m ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT m SCHOOLS DINING m HOTELS mm HEALTH CARE NEIGHBORHOODS FITNESS m RETIREMENT m BUSINESS J MUCH MORE!

The art of science.

As the top life science provider across our markets, our focus is to deliver state-of-the-art environments.

Longfellow creates Class-A lab spaces accompanied by best in class tenant experience, Elevate, which includes custom art, events, and programming. Bring us your real estate needs, goals, and dreams and we will deliver functionality and beauty into every work day. info@lfrep.com lfrep.com Research Triangle • Durham • Boston • New York City • San Diego • Bay Area • United Kingdom

Longfellow partners with leading universities, institutions and companies to deliver holistic real estate solutions for life sciences and technology organizations. We invest in and develop real estate assets to create transformational work environments. We provide leasing, facilities and property management services for our tenant partners.

Mural by Kathryn Crawford at Venture Center.

What’s a quintessential Durham like for day you?look MANAGING EDITOR

Hannah Lee

EDITORIAL

EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR

Amanda MacLaren

EDITOR, CHAPEL HILL MAGAZINE & EXECUTIVE EDITOR, CHATHAM MAGAZINE

Jessica Stringer

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT & DIGITAL EDITOR

Marie Muir

MANAGING EDITOR, CHATHAM MAGAZINE

Anna-Rhesa Versola

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Renee Ambroso

EDITORIAL INTERNS

Charlotte Goto, Meghan Johnson, Rylee Parsons, Isabella Reilly, Megan Tillotson, Makayla Williams and Caitlyn Yaede

“I like to start the day with a long run around Woodcroft and Third Fork Creek Trail, followed by a seaweed everything bagel slathered in vegan scallion cream cheese from Everything Bagels. Then I like to make my way around the local breweries, enjoying a Summer Jam sour from Barrel Culture or a classic pilsner from Ponysaurus, and conclude the day with pasta from Mothers & Sons or dim sum from Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant.”

“I’ve been meaning to do a oneday whirlwind tour of boutique secondhand shops like Gibson Girl Vintage, MODE Consignment, Dolly’s Vintage and Once & Again Consignment Gallery.”

ART

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Kevin Brown

PHOTOGRAPHER

John Michael Simpson GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Khadijah Weekes-Nolan CONTRIBUTORS

Jean Carlos Rosario-Montalvo, Lauren Wilkinson and Lori Melliere

advertising

For advertising inquiries, email advertising@durhammag.com

Melissa Crane melissa.crane@trianglemediapartners.com Lauren Phillips lauren.phillips@triangledigitalpartners.com Lucinda Poole lucinda.poole@trianglemediapartners.com Kem Johnson kem.johnson@trianglemediapartners.com PRODUCTION MANAGER

Ashlin Acheson

“My quintessential day starts with a food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park with the family. In the evening, I like to head to The Honeysuckle at Lakewood for dinner and dessert at The Parlour.”

“I hit the American Tobacco Trail for a good bike ride or run and then grab a coffee at The Oak House Durham or Foster Street Coffee. For lunch, I’ll ride my bike to Ninth Street and land at one of the breweries in town, or drive over to Boxyard RTP. I’d finish out the day with a downtown dinner tour – from Alley Twenty Six and COPA to The Durham Hotel rooftop and Viceroy – for a taste of the town.

I’d then swing by Corpse Reviver for a nightcap before heading home, or indulge in a staycation at 21c Museum Hotel.”

corporate PRESIDENT

Dan Shannon VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Ellen Shannon

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Rory Kelly Gillis

VICE PRESIDENT

Chris Elkins

PUBLISHER, HEART OF NC WEDDINGS

Jenna Parks

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Amy Bell

DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lizzie Jones

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Brian McIndoo DISTRIBUTION

Matt Bair

Durham Magazine is published by Triangle Media Partners. $38 subscriptions for 2 years are available at durhammag.com.

To purchase copies, call 919–933–1551.

2 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

“Brunch at Guglhupf or Jack Tar a stroll through Sarah P. Duke Gardens and then hop over to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University to take in a dynamic art exhibit an early dinner at NanaSteak, Pizzeria Toro or M Sushi and then a concert or movie at The Carolina Theatre and drinks at Bar Virgile to finish up the night.”

Z

Z

Z

“I had a quintessential Durham day just recently! I enjoyed a morning perusing the galleries at the Durham Arts Council while my daughter attended ballet class before we visited the Durham Farmers Market for a loaf of bread, farm-cut veggies and, of course, a treat of hot chocolate – which we sipped between bouts of sliding at Mount Merrill playground and catching up with old friends who we ran into.”

A NOVEL PLACE

Chapter 2

Away We Go S

undrenched days crossed paths with sapphire shores in the rearview.

What had forever been off-limits was now open range. On this epic coast, three bright-eyed and bushy-tailed explorers could cut loose along the breaks.

Discover seasonal offers on vacation rentals & more at CrystalCoastNC.org

106 Culture Club

Museums and galleries to pique any interest

112 Moments in Time

magazine

2022 Visitors JRelocation guide

A brief history of Durham

114 Staycation, All I Ever Wanted

Play the part of tourist in your new home

117 Stay Awhile

Find comfort at a hotel after a busy day of traveling or sightseeing – or visit their restaurants, galleries and more

120 City of Medicine

The city’s moniker is more accurate than ever

6 Letter from the Managing Editor 10 Discover Durham 14 Need-to-Know Numbers 20 Readers Know Best

124 Our Top Dentists 132 Class Acts

There are plenty of phenomenal restaurants, retailers, home builders, galleries and more in Durham. Every year, thousands of locals share their favorites across nearly 80 categories.

38 In Focus

PHOTO BY NIKKI WHITT BELCH, FANCY THIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Get a closer look at our community with a few of our favorite images from the past year

20

Directory of independent, regional boarding, charter and choice schools

150 Better with Age

Assisted living, continuing care, independent living, 55+ living and cohousing communities

Whether you’re looking for a simple manicure, a trim or a full day of pampering, these spas and salons make it easy to indulge in some self-care

An overview of the local market, plus learn more about a few of the city’s most popular neighborhoods

164 Get Fit, Don’t Quit

66 Business Is Booming

Find the right form of fitness for you, whether you prefer hot yoga, contemporary dancing, cycling, CrossFit or anything in between

Some of Durham’s recent accolades, highlights and developments in the business community, plus excerpts from our magazine’s business coverage

168 Stop, Drop and Scroll

78 The Ultimate Durham Checklist

Stay in the know by following these local Instagram accounts

Items you must complete before you call yourself a true Durhamite, plus annual festivals and celebrations

SPONSORED CONTENT

90 Pet Resources

A guide to area vets, animal hospitals, groomers, boarders and pet sitters

94 Dining Guide

A comprehensive list of area eateries, plus breweries, wine bars and farmers markets

A breakdown of our entertainment venues

137 Schools Guide

160 Treat Yourself

46 House Hunters

102 Center Stage

A quick look at our city’s institutions of higher learning

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

94

36 Durham G.I.R.L.S. Camp

A weeklong summer camp program fosters relationships among women in our police and fire departments and young girls

74 The Big Give

Our local nonprofits: How they support the community, and how you can get involved

LETTER

Home sweet home thought I knew Durham – “thought” being the operative word. Now, some of that may be an overconfident 20-something just assuming she knows best. But it’s also that, after calling Bull City home for 3½ years, I suspected that I’d seen or done just about all I could in Durham’s geographic footprint.

I was wrong. So wrong. In the last year since moving into a little yellow house on a corner lot in the Woodcroft neighborhood, I’ve come to realize just how little I knew about this quirky – and quickly growing – city of ours. So, in the process of assembling this year’s Visitors & Relocation Guide, not only have I triple-checked phone numbers and business hours for our readers’ sake … but for my own benefit, too.

For example: My Australian shepherd pup, Kona, is a bit of a wild child, and raising her during the pandemic hasn’t come without its challenges. We’re lucky to live so close to the fine folks at Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, who have helped keep our “little demon” happy and healthy and heckling anyone who rings the doorbell.

Regardless, I still find myself scouring our pet resources on page 90, as all animal parents will surely find handy.

And if raising a pandemic puppy isn’t a sign of “adulting,” then buying a house certainly is. We learned firsthand just how much the local real estate market is booming – you can read more about it on page 46. Landing in Woodcroft has been a godsend in that respect. But once you get through the craziness of actually buying a place, then all the other obligations come into play: setting up water and internet services, among other necessities (page 14); finding a new doctor (page 120) and dentist (page 124); and joining a gym (page 164).

That’s without mentioning, you know, all the fun stuff – the incredible restaurants (page 94), breweries (page 97) and more that make the Bull City such a special place. We admittedly have our favorites, but the Ultimate Durham Checklist on page 78 always ensures we have somewhere noteworthy to try.

The point is, I did not know everything. Not hardly. I’m still learning about our terrific city, same as lifelong residents and weekend visitors. But in the process of compiling this issue, I have learned one thing, a final sentiment worth sharing: I can’t ever know everything … because our city is alive, constantly changing and shifting and evolving – and now that I think of it, I wouldn’t want to know everything, either. One of the best parts about Durham is stumbling onto some new, special spot; as you’ll read about in the rest of this guide, there is plenty to discover.

Hannah Lee,

hannah.lee@triangledigitalpartners.com

z Cover illustrations by Lori Melliere, Papermill Creative

6 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

HENDRICK SOUTHPOINT

SPECIAL OFFERS ON NEW & PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASES BROWSE OUR INVENTORY

CONCIERGE AVAILABLE FOR SALES & SERVICE EXPERIENCE TEST DRIVE AT YOUR DOOR STEP

IS YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR

TOP DOLLAR FOR TRADE-INS! WE WANT YOUR CAR! WE VALUE YOUR TRADE!

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS

AT HENDRICK SUBARU SOUTHPOINT

225 KENTINGTON DRIVE, DURHAM, NC 27713

919.354.7767 | HENDRICKSOUTHPOINT.COM *COLLISION CENTER ON THE CORNER OF HWY 70 & PAGE RD.

SALES & FINANCING MON - FRI 9AM - 7PM SAT 9AM - 6PM

SERVICE & PARTS MON - FRI 7AM - 6PM SAT 8AM - 5PM

COLLISION CENTER* MON - FRI 7:30AM - 6PM SAT & SUN CLOSED

Durham's Visual Style Guide

Contents Logos Brand Colors Typography Internal Document Fonts Downloadable Files Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries

go

present our organization and official messaging channels.

PRESENTED BY

and and market our destination.

Also in this Brand Guide Overview Voice & Tone Language Style Guide Research & Development

ional: stretch or distort the Discover Durham logo or Durham wordmark. e white space: r a minimum of a single mark height around all sides. ately: imum size the mark may be used at is 80px wide. ve: r Durham logo: Use a single brand color for the "Discover" in the Discover Durham logo. You can refer to d colors below. Use white or black for the "Durham" part of the logo. mark: Use a single brand color for the Durham wordmark. You can refer to the brand colors below. al: use an approved brand file with TM included in the graphic. modify or co-brand the mark without approval from Discover Durham.

Pantone

Hex

RGB

CMYK

PMS 222

#65154B

101, 21,75

54, 100, 40, 34

PMS 3268

#05AB96

5, 171, 150

78, 7, 51, 0

PMS 324

#8ED6D1

142, 214, 209

42, 0, 21, 0

PMS 180

#C23B05

194, 59, 5

17, 89, 100, 7

PMS 716

#E47925

228, 121, 37

7, 64, 100, 0

PMS 7409

#F5BD2E

245, 189, 46

4, 26, 94, 0

PMS 426

#1E1E1E

30, 30, 30

72, 66, 65, 75

PMS 446

#3A3A3A

58, 58, 58

69, 62, 61, 52

PMS 421

#B7B9BA

183, 185, 186

29, 22, 22, 0

Audiences & Personas [PPT] Brand Strategy Analysis [PPT] Brand Architecture [PPT]

ily is used on all official external-facing Discover Durham websites, publications, graphics. Due to compatibility issues

d with these fonts, recommended internal document fonts for daily document needs are listed in the section after

1/3

PHOTO COURTESY OF DISCOVER DURHAM

sharepoint.com/Brand Guide/Visual Style Guide.aspx

Discover Durham

10 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

urham is filled with familiar delights – from the cool sweetness of a farm-fresh strawberry icecream cone to the soulful decadence radiating from a warm dish of chicken and waffles. As you press play on life after months of being stuck on pause, you’re invited to come engage with us: Safely indulge in old staples, uncover new favorites and rediscover community.

To help you on your journey, our local visitors bureau, Discover Durham, has collected and curated ways for you to enjoy responsibly. For the latest considerations, timely recommendations and more ways to safely plan a trip throughout the year, visit discoverdurham.com.

No matter when you visit, make sure that your first stop is at the Visitor Info Center located in the heart of downtown at 212 W. Main St. There you can receive personalized recommendations from Durham Experience Experts, plan your visit with interactive tools, pick up maps and other collateral, and charge your phone with free Wi-Fi available.

The Visitor Info Center’s hours have shifted with COVID-19 phases to keep staff and visitors safe. Find the latest schedule and more details about the center at discoverdurham.com/ resources/visitor-info-center. There’s an after-hours bin outside the front door with visitor guides and other useful items that is always stocked and accessible 24/7, too.

35.9940° N, 78.8986° W

DURH

Whether you paddle, bike, fish, swim, bird-watch, walk the dog, or picnic with the family, you can enjoy over 5,000 acres of natural spaces that we have protected in Durham County.

These preserves are free and open to all our neighbors year-round. Come outside, and enjoy beautiful North Carolina.

Welcome home.

AM CO UN

TY

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BACKYARD! HORTON GROVE NATURE PRESERVE Triangle Land Conservancy 8 miles of trails

WEST POINT ON THE ENO DURHAM CITY PARK Eno River Association 4 miles of trails along 2 miles of river

DURHAM

Scan the QR code for more information on our preserves!

BEAVER MARSH NATURE PRESERVE Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association Under 1 mile of trails

NEW HOPE CREEK PRESERVE Durham County Open Space

PHOTOGRAPHY: HORTON GROVE NATURE PRESERVE BY DON KINNEY; WEST POINT ON THE ENO DURHAM CITY PARK BY FREDERICK L. MYERS; BACKGROUND FLOWERS BY SAM UPCHURCH.

DURHAM The future is happening here.

And it’s happening now.

INDUSTRIES

TALENT PIPELINE

D

T

urham County boasts a vibrant and healthy economy, and is among the lowest costs of

doing business compared with major US cities.

he region is home to three tier-one research universities: Duke University, NC State University,

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and other

Durham County is home to Research Triangle Park,

top educational institutions like North Carolina Central

one of the most recognized high-tech research

University, Shaw University, and Durham and Wake

and development centers in the U.S. And while

Technical Community Colleges. There is a consistent

all industries are represented in Durham County,

pipeline of superior talent being renewed every year.

some notable ones are:

#1

• Life Sciences & Biotech

• Healthcare

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Technology

COLLEGE G R A D U AT I O N R AT E (KNOXVILLE, TN NEWS-SENTINEL)

Corporations, small businesses and entrepreneurs are growing and thriving here.

Visit durhamchamber.org to learn how we and our partners can support you.

3rd

M O S T E D U C AT E D CITY IN AMERICA (FORBES)

QUALITY OF LIFE

D

urham is consistently ranked one of the best places in the U.S. to live, learn, play, work, and retire. With mild weather, friendly

people, and access to some of the best education and healthcare in the country, Durhamites enjoy a very high quality of life. Among the reasons so many people choose to make Durham home are:

• DPAC, Top 5 Theater in the nation and IEBA’s 2019 theater of the year • Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the largest on the East Coast • Shortest average commute time (25 minutes) compared to similar sized cities • Less than three (3) hours to beaches or mountains • 300+ miles of hiking and recreational trails

#1

HOUSING MARKET IN THE U.S. (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)

#4

MOST AFFORDABLE IN AMERICA ( N B C ’ S TO D AY S H O W )

#4

BEST PLACES

TO LIVE IN T H E N AT I O N (US NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

Need-to-Know Numbers z Relocation Information Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce ..........................................................................................................919-328-8700

Visitor Information Emergency

Discover Durham....................................................................... 919-687-0288

County Department of Emergency Management .........................................................................................................919-560-0660 North Carolina Poison Control ....................................................................................................... 1-800-222-1222

Non-Emergency Fire Department.........................................................................919-560-4242 Police Department................................. 919-560-4600 or 919-560-4601 County Sheriff’s Department................................................919-560-0900 North Carolina State Highway Patrol – Durham Office ..........................................................................................................919-560-6868 Duke University Campus Police............................................919-684-2444 N.C. Central University Police.................................................919-530-6106 Durham CrimeStoppers............................................................919-683-1200

Department of Social Services............................................919-560-8000 U.S. Passport Info....................................................................... 919-560-0481

Vehicle Driver’sRegistration/ License Driver’s License Office East...................................................919-560-6896 Driver’s License Office South................................................ 919-560-3378 Vehicle and License Plate Renewal Office .......................................................................919-286-4908 or 919-544-3662

Utilities

Electric Duke Energy................................................................................ 800-452-2777 Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation ............................................................................................................ 919-732-2123 Gas PSNC Energy............................................................................... 877-776-2427 Water & Sewer City of Durham Water Management....................................919-560-4381 City of Durham Solid Waste Management........................919-560-4186

Transportation

Recycling Waste Disposal & Recycling Center......................................919-560-4611 City of Durham Solid Waste Management........................919-560-4186

Automobile Travel AAA (Emergency Road Service)..................................... 1-800-222-4357

Cable/Internet Spectrum......................................................................................888-406-7063 AT&T.............................................................................................. 800-288-2020 Frontier...........................................................................................919-408-7015

Air Travel Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).................. 919-840-2123

Bus Travel Greyhound Bus Station............................................................919-687-4800 Local Transit GoDurham ACCESS Office....................................................... 919-560-1551 GoTransit Regional Information Center ............................919-485-7433 Taxis ABC Cab Company................................................................... 919-682-0437 Charlene’s Safe Ride Inc..........................................................919-744-4444 Durham Taxi Cab........................................................................ 919-672-8448 Durham’s Best Cab Co.............................................................919-680-3330 Train Travel Amtrak Station............................................................................ 919-956-7932

Government Animal Services........................................................................919-560-0630 Durham City Hall....................................................................... 919-560-1200 N.C. District Attorney..............................................................919-808-3010 County Government, Public Information.......................919-560-0000 Durham One Call (for all city service requests/questions) ......................................................................................................... 919-560-1200 Register of Deeds..................................................................... 919-560-0480 Government Offices.............................. 919-560-0000 or 919-560-4166 Board of Elections.................................................................... 919-560-0700 Tax Administration....................................................................919-560-0300 Main Library.................................................................................919-560-0100 Parks & Recreation....................................................................919-560-4355 Office of Economic and Workforce Development ..........................................................................................................919-560-4965

14 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Population* Durham City.............................................................................................283,506 Durham County...................................................................................... 324,833 *source 2020 Decennial Census provided by United States Census Bureau

Size Durham City..........................................................................112.2 square miles Durham County................................................................ 286.4 square miles

Weather* Avg. Temperature............................................................................................ 59° Avg. Summer High/Low...................................................................... 87°/68° Avg. Winter High/Low..........................................................................52°/29° Annual Precipitation........................................................................48.1 inches Snowfall................................................................................................. 3.7 inches Sunshine Days................................................................................................. 220 *based on U.S. Climate data and Sperling’s Best Places

Taxes* County property tax rate ...............................................................$0.7222 per $100 of assessed value City property tax rate ............................................................... $0.5517 per $100 of assessed value Total for taxpayers within city limits ................................................................$1.2739 per $100 of assessed value State and local sales tax rate.................................................................... 7.5% Occupancy tax rate......................................................................................... 6% *based on Durham County 2021 tax rates 

OLLI at Duke is a welcoming community of older adults who share a love of learning. Members are diverse in their backgrounds and interests but enjoy exploring new and favorite topics together in the over 160 annual courses offered online and in person.

No tests. No grades. No homework. Just learning.

For more information, visit: learnmore.duke.edu/olli

A

g Southern Ge taw min r ay ha C

DURHAMMAG.COM 15

NEED-TO-KNOW-NUMBERS

Accolades

z North Carolina’s Hippest City – Vogue

no.

1 Best Mid-Sized City to Make a Living – MoneyGeek.com No. 1 City for Millennials to Start Their Careers – CNBC No. 2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. – U.S. News & World Report No. 2 Best Large City to Start a Business – WalletHub No. 2 Top Health Care Hub for Mid-Size Cities – Business Facilities

No. 2 Best U.S. City for Pay – Merchant Maverick No. 5 Top Life Sciences Cluster in the U.S. – CBRE No. 5 GDP Leader for Mid-Size Metro Markets – Business Facilities

5 One of “5 Places Emerging as America’s New Tech Hot Spots” – MarketWatch No. 7 Best Real Estate Market in the U.S. – WalletHub No. 7 Best City in the Nation for Women Entrepreneurs – Fundera No. 7 Most Educated City in America – WalletHub No. 7 Best-Run City in America – WalletHub No. 9 Best City for Work-Life Balance – SmartAsset No. 9 Most Favorable Metro Area for Creative Workers – StorageCafe No. 13 Fastest Growing Housing Market – Apartment List No. 13 Best Tech City for IT Jobs – CompTIA No. 14 Market for Scoring Tech Talent in the U.S. and Canada – CBRE One of “ Cities That Are Great for Women’s Careers” – Equities.com

No. 17 Best Place for Business and Careers – Forbes No. 20 Best Place to Get Married in the Country – WalletHub No. 22 City With the Cleanest Air – Stacker No. 22 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. – U.S. News & World Report No. 25 Best City for Young Professionals – GOBankingRates No. 25 Best Place to Live in America – Livability No. 29 Most Diverse City in America – Niche No. 34 of the 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever – College Ranker No. 34 Top City Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest – GOBankingRates One of the 55 Most Breathtaking Destinations in the World – Expedia

LOOKING TO

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY IN 2022?

•

It’s free, quick, and easy to make a difference in the lives of those around you while using the largest volunteer matching database in the Triangle.

•

We work with over 1,400 nonprofits to connect you with the best volunteer opportunities throughout the Triangle.

•

Individuals, Students, Retired Adults, Businesses and Groups… We have something for all volunteer types!

Visit HandsOnTriangle.org to find volunteer opportunities that fit your passions AND schedule.

16 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

919.321.8910

THEVOLUNTEERCENTER.ORG

Welcome Home

2020

Located in the heart of Chapel Hill, you’re invited to explore Chapel Hill Country Club – the premier, private, family oriented country club for the best golf, tennis, aquatics and social activities in the area.

Co nt act Pat t i G ri tton, Memb ership Dire c tor a t 9 19 - 9 32 - 2 84 2 or pgritton @ c hap e l h i l l - cc . co m 103 La ncaster Drive, Chape l H il l , N C 2 75 17 | c hape l h il l cou n tryc lub. co m

Photo by Jenna Goetze @jenna.goetze

Research Triangle Park

not your grandfather’s

RESEARCH PARK Frontier RTP | step outside your inbox This innovation campus is home to more than 100 inspiring startups to connect with, free (yes, free!) coworking space during the week, and regular networking and educational events for businesses of all sizes.

Boxyard RTP | indulge in local flavors Fifteen Triangle-grown food, beverage and retail concepts set up shop in 40 upcycled shipping containers next door to the Frontier campus, and the resulting experience is nothing short of unforgettable. An onsite dog park, local art, performance stage and cozy courtyard welcome the entire family to kickback and enjoy.

Hub RTP | forever groundbreaking Just east of the Frontier campus, RTP’s first urban lifestyle district will bring new meaning to the phrase "live, work, play." With 16 acres of green space, connectivity to miles of bike and walking trails, and more than 1M square feet of office, lab, retail and residential spaces, the future of the Triangle runs through Hub RTP.

Plan your visit at rtp.org

readers know best there are plenty of phenomenal restaurants, retailers, home builders, galleries and more in Durham.

Every year, thousands of locals share their favorites with us across nearly 80 categories.:

z

he sun is warm, the breeze is light, and kids laugh loudly among the vendors who line the streets – on those days, you crave it: Jackie Morin’s cotton candy. The sweet smell of caramelized sugar leads passersby to her magical safe space, Wonderpuff.

Once a pop-up and traveling venture, Wonderpuff opened a permanent storefront at Boxyard RTP in Readers’ summer 2021.

Jackie – in her bright pastel makeup and whimsical ruffle outfits – is the face of the brand. She carries a pleasant innocence and genuine kindness that brings smiles to children and adults alike.

Her sincerity comes from a place of knowing what it’s like to live with anxiety and depression. When she moved from Miami to Durham in 2016, she was “too mentally ill to work,” she says. It was right around the same time that three Muslim students at UNC were murdered in their driveway. As a Caribbean Muslim, Jackie carried the weight of that tragedy – along with many other senseless acts of violence against people of color – personally.

She started making cotton candy, which she’d learned to do while volunteering for a nonprofit in Florida, in her home as an outlet. She has gravitated to her silver industrial machine for more than a decade, losing herself in colorful sugars seamlessly spinning together in order to find purpose again. It was in these moments that Jackie learned to “detach myself from other people’s pain, but also carry their spirits with me,” she says, and rediscovered joy by bringing it to others.

When the pandemic came, Jackie’s cotton candy gave to Durhamites what it first provided for her: a reprieve from the darkest days. “While people were watching ‘Tiger King’ and protesting in the streets,” she says, “they were also craving cotton candy.”

Favorite

Artisan Food Product

So in late March 2020, Jackie and her husband, Rem Morin, launched Wonderpuff’s e-commerce side. Their

business transitioned from outdoor markets and events to an entirely online concept that swept across social media. Today, Wonderpuff has garnered more than 10,000 Instagram followers.

Her platform became about more than just fairy floss; it’s also where she advocates for social justice and unifies women through open conversations.

Maybe that’s why the vegan, organic cotton candy tastes just that much sweeter. Flavors are often inspired by pop stars like Ariana Grande and Doja Cat or by women in her life like sister Jasmine Michel. Sometimes they’re simply born from the natural partnerships that Jackie forms with local businesses like Cocoa Cinnamon and Durham Food Hall.

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Jackie says. “We are amplifying one another’s voices.” Wonderpuff’s Kickstarter campaign in October 2020 exemplified that support: It exceeded its goal of $20,000 to fund vital appliances for its storefront in only a week. The grand opening last summer coincided with Wonderpuff’s fourth anniversary.

“I can’t wait,” Jackie said right before it opened. “We have been patiently, impatiently, patiently waiting.”

– by Hannah Lee 

Wonderpuff cotton candy

20 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Sweet Dreams

Knowledge Reputation Performance Residential

Commercial

Management

(919) 382-2000 | 1901 Hillandale Rd. Suite 100, Durham NC 27705 | WestandWoodall.com

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS

Ingredients to Success ueen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie stepped up

Readers’

to the stove at an early age, enthusiastically accepting the responsibility of cooking for her six younger siblings in the Bronx while her mother studied to become a physician’s assistant. Queen Precious-Jewel moved to the Bull City in 2002 to pursue her own passion for medicine and mechanical engineering at Durham Technical Community College. She met and fell in love with Durham native Jacqueline “Jay” White, and the couple exchanged vows in 2012. But Queen Precious-Jewel soon realized that cooking for two just didn’t satisfy in the same way as cooking for a crowd. “[Jay] is the biggest supporter of my life,” Queen Precious-Jewel says. “So I said to her, ‘I want to start a catering company,’ and she said, ‘OK, let’s go.’

No hesitations.”

In 2014, the life partners became business partners with the establishment of Indulge Catering LLC. Queen Precious-Jewel worked a full-time corporate job while Jay studied medical laboratory technology at Miller-Motte Favorite College during their first three years of business. In 2019, the pair hired a business coach and launched their own Indulgent Essential Spices line. As a wellnessoriented person and a practicing Muslim, Queen Precious-Jewel uses Indulge Catering as a platform to share healthy-yet-flavorful cuisine with her community. “Just because I’m in North Carolina doesn’t mean I have to have fatback in my green beans,” she says.

So, how does a catering business survive in a pandemic? “A lot of tears and prayers,” Queen PreciousJewel says. The duo didn’t expect that 2020 would bring them positive mindsets and business shifts, like setting up automated ordering systems, hiring new staff and expanding their virtual cooking show, “Cooking at Home With Queen & Jay.” After seven years of cooking in commissary kitchens, Queen Precious-Jewel and Jay opened a second, exclusively Indulge Catering kitchen in Franklinton, North Carolina, allowing them to host signature events as well as produce and package products, including three new barbecue sauces expected to launch in 2022, in-house.

“We’re a successful catering company that is surviving and thriving based upon faith and hard work and having gratitude and being humble and thankful for everybody who put a fork in their mouth,” Queen Precious-Jewel says. – by Marie Muir 

caterer

PHOTO BY NIKKI WHITT BELCH, FANCY THIS PHOTOGRAPHY

indulge catering

Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie and Jacqueline “Jay” White at The Rickhouse, a readers’ favorite event space.

22 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Best Museum Best Event Spac e

2021

“You can spend all day there from open to close and still find something you haven’t done the next day.”

The Museum of Life and Science is one of the top-rated destinations in North Carolina. It’s an interactive science center, a nature park with animals, and 84-acres of open-ended experiences. We’ve got bears, dinosaurs, butterflies, train rides, treehouses, stuff from outer space, and a 20-foot waterfall. Visit today!

433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 lifeandscience.org 919-220-5429

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS

In full bloom lossom and Bone Florals started in November 2019 with Buil. The blue 1960

Ford pickup truck, named after owner Heather Sardela’s grandfather, would pop up around Durham from time to time, filled with an abundance of flowers to bring brief-but-vibrant joy to anyone who needed it.

In just 15 minutes, Heather would create bodacious bouquets, with 100% of the blooms sourced from nearby farms. She thinks of each arrangement as a mini masterpiece, deliberately curating the flowers – whether it’s hellebore from Fireside Farms or a crazy ranunculus from Clear Black Flowers – to create a unique design every time.

Heather runs the business with husband Pedro Sardela, and the couple signed a lease on a space in the Snow building on West Main Street in March 2021 to finally plant roots in this city they call home. And Durham is more than ready to support them: Nearly 220 people helped the floral shop reach its goal of $15,000 during a Kickstarter campaign in November 2020.

“I’ve been to a lot of cities in North Carolina since I grew up here,” says Heather, a UNC alumna.

“But this one is just so special in how it treats its small businesses and its community. It’s been an awesome thing to be a part of. We’re really excited to keep it going.”

Heather studied under some of the best floral designers at Asrai Garden in Chicago, and she met Pedro at a Readers’ Favorite mutual friend’s Fourth of July party while living there. The extrovert and introvert, respectively, balance each other out when it comes to the business. Pedro has another full-time job as a client integration manager for tech company SPINS and mostly manages the administrative side of Blossom and Bone.

That said, he occasionally tries to surprise Heather with a bouquet creation of his own. “I have fewer than five under my name,” Pedro laughs. “But for Heather, she loves flowers so much, regardless of where it’s coming from. Her ability to receive them and provide them out to the world, it’s the same type of joy.”

Their petite pink-and-green-themed flower and gift shop opened in April 2021, just in time for Mother’s Day – “the Super Bowl for florists,” Heather says. It was a quick turnaround and nonstop business for the Sardelas, but “it just felt like kismet,” she adds.

florist

Blossom and Bone Florals

24 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PHOTO BY NIKKI WHITT BELCH, FANCY THIS PHOTOGRAPHY

A lot of that is in part to other small businesses who have supported them along the way. In turn, Blossom and Bone intends to maintain that neighborly love by selling flowers and gifts that are locally grown and made.

“When Heather came down here with the truck,” Pedro says, “it was just like hope and a prayer in terms of trying to figure out where we could sell our wares, and small businesses such as Wonderpuff and Fullsteam for example, they were really instrumental in like, ‘Yeah, come on down, park a truck and sell and sling it here.’ And so we are forever grateful for the community here.” – by Hannah Lee 

2021

coffee. beer. wine. whiskey.

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS

MIDDLE LEFT Sandy Shaw and her kids, Raelyn Shaw and River Shaw, explore the Museum of Life and Science's Earth Moves with Sandy's sister-in-law, Karyn Shaw Hodge, and her son, Joey Hodge.

A Day at the Museum

Readers’

ow do you explain a 4 billion-year-old story to 4-year-olds? Take them to the Museum of Life and Science’s newest outdoor exhibit, Earth Moves, where visitors of all ages and abilities can learn geoscience as they explore a cave formation made from sandstone, change the floor of a 20-foot waterfall and experiment with natural elements. Earth Moves is part of the museum’s $3.9 million capital campaign project, Climbing Higher, which also funded Hideaway Woods, a series of treehouses connected by bridges and ladders.

The museum closed to the public at the start of the pandemic, but its staff was busy tackling projects both big and small behind closed doors, according to digital marketing manager Ro Rode. “From painting and landscaping to exhibit maintenance and even washing the dinosaurs,” Ro says. “Our outdoor environment team even built a new pathway called Wander Away – a quiet and Favorite beautiful section full of native plants and flowers for pollinators near the sailboat pond.”

On July 7, 2020, after being closed for four months, the 84-acre museum reopened to members and then to the general public 10 days later. At first, returning guests had to purchase tickets that corresponded with a reserved timeslot to maintain safety protocols. For the museum’s most up-to-date face mask policy, visit lifeandscience.org/covid-19-mask-requirement.

Karyn Shaw Hodge recalls first visiting the museum when she was in kindergarten at Eno Valley Elementary School. Her parents, Paula Shaw and Craig Shaw, would often take her, her brother, Ryan Shaw, and her sister, Myra Shaw Yousef, to the museum as a special reward (usually for good report cards). Karyn even worked at the museum’s summer science camps for kids during her years in high school at Riverside High School. “That was one of my favorite summer jobs because I got to watch kids learn, experiment and enjoy a lot of the same things I loved about the museum when I was a kid,” Karyn says.

Today, Karyn takes her own son, Joey, and her nieces and nephews to explore new museum exhibits like Earth Moves along with classics such as The Train, Butterfly House – one of the largest on the East Coast – and Dinosaur Trail.

“It’s a place that [Joey] can grow up with, and I don’t think he will ever lose interest,” Karyn says. “I’m in my 30s, and it holds my interest! No two visits are the same. At least once every time we come here, it hits me how lucky we are to have such a neat place to come that’s practically in our backyard.” – by Marie Muir 

MuseumSpace and Event Museum of Life and Science

26 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

ct romantic getaway awaits!

Your perfect getaway awaits!

HISTORIC • TRANQUIL • ROMANTIC

106 Mason Road, Durham, NC 27712

919.477.8430 arrowheadinn.com 

2021

S P E C I A L S • PA C K A G E S • D I N I N G • W E D D I N G S • A C C O M M O D AT I O N S

Bryan L Piccirillo, AAMS®

IRT-1948J-A

Financial Advisor

edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

3020 S Miami Blvd Suite 203 Durham, NC 27703 919-968-2176

DURHAMMAG.COM 27

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS

best of durham 2021 Winners *All results listed in alphabetical order **The presence of five winners is the result of a tie

DINING

Overall Restaurant Cucciolo Osteria Gocciolina Mateo Bar de Tapas NanaSteak

I like to start my days with a run on the Woodcroft trails before hitting a yoga class at Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training Durham. Our Aussie, Miss Kona, is often at Camp Bow Wow – North Durham for a full day of fun. She recently painted her own little masterpiece, and it sits on our mantel. My fiancé, Brendan Marks, and I are frequently at Hi-Wire Brewing, especially now that the Pink Lemonade Sour Session Ale is on tap. When we’re not hitting up the local breweries, we’re at Sam’s Bottle Shop curating our own six-packs.

You can often find us at KoKyu ordering the Milanesa with seaweed salad for dinner.”

New Restaurant Everything Bagels (Durham Food Hall) Ex-Voto Cocina Nixtamal (Durham Food Hall) The Honeysuckle at Lakewood Lula & Sadie’s (Durham Food Hall) Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Burger Bull City Burger and Brewery Burger Bach Only Burger QueenBurger

– Hannah Lee

Fries Bull City Burger and Brewery Burger Bach The Federal Heavenly Buffaloes Only Burger Sandwiches Eastcut Sandwich Bar KoKyu Old North Meats and Provisions (Durham Food Hall) Parker & Otis Toast Breakfast/Brunch Elmo’s Diner Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten Monuts True Flavors Diner Coffee Shop Bean Traders Beyu Caffé Cocoa Cinnamon Joe Van Gogh Dessert/Pastries Dulce Cafe Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten Loaf The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop

28 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Managing editor Place for a Date Night The Durham Hotel Mateo Bar de Tapas M Sushi Vin Rouge

Mexican Food Dos Perros El Rodeo NuvoTaco Taqueria La Vaquita

Barbecue Backyard BBQ Pit The Original Q Shack Picnic The Pit

Asian Food Juju M Sushi Sister Liu’s Kitchen Thai Cafe

Vegetarian Food Goorsha Happy + Hale The Refectory Café Zweli’s Kitchen & Catering

Sushi M Sushi Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro Sushi Love

Seafood Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar M Sushi Saint James Seafood Saltbox Seafood Joint

Indian Food Lime & Lemon Indian Grill NaanStop Indian Cuisine Sitar Indian Cuisine Viceroy 

2021

GOT STUFF? We can help!

(919) 419-1059 919-419-1059

www.trosamoving.com trosamoving.com

Climate-controlled storage facility Climate-controlled storageinina asecure SECURE facility Full-service moving, packing, and storage Full-service moving, packing and storage Residential commerical movingand andstorage storage Residential andand commercial moving Free estimates Free Estimates Check out our reviews online! Top ratings for 20+ years!

Check out our reviews online! Top ratings for 20+ years!

Thank you for voting us

Best Indian Cuisine We are eternally grateful for your support that kept us afloat during these difficult times.

COME VISIT OUR OUTDOOR PATIO!

Takeout Available Full Service Catering Private Party Room Gift Certificates At your service in the Triangle for 23 years

Serving the community and Duke University students & faculty on campus at the Brodhead since 1998!!

2021

3630 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham 919.490.1326 sitar-indiancuisine.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 29

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS *All results listed in alphabetical order **The presence of five winners is the result of a tie

Latin/Caribbean Food Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Boricua Soul Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas Makus Empanadas Toast is topnotch comfort food. Whether it’s a big cup of soup or mix of crostini, I’ll eat whatever’s on Kelli Cotter and Billy Cotter’s menu. (Psst, Kelli and Billy, open a location in Chapel Hill, please!)”

Greek/Mediterranean Food Bleu Olive Neomonde Mediterranean Parizade Saladelia Cafe Italian Food Cucciolo Osteria Gocciolina Mothers & Sons Trattoria Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Pizza Hutchins Garage Pizzeria Toro Pompieri Pizza Randy’s Pizza

– Jessica Stringer

Chapel Hill Magazine editor

Place to Buy Frozen Treats Goodberry’s Frozen Custard LocoPops The Parlour Two Roosters Ice Cream Kid-Friendly Restaurant Bull City Burger and Brewery Elmo’s Diner Makus Empanadas Pompieri Pizza Food Truck Boricua Soul Chirba Chirba Dumpling The Dankery Succotash Chef Shawn Holland, Sophisticated Catering and Event Planning Matt Kelly, Mateo Bar de Tapas, Mothers & Sons Trattoria, Saint James Seafood and Vin Rouge Michael Lee, M Kokko, M Pocha, M Sushi and M Tempura Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint Restaurant Catering Makus Empanadas The Original Q Shack Saladelia Cafe Zweli’s Kitchen & Catering Full-Service Catering Angus Barn (Bay 7) Indulge Catering Sophisticated Catering and Event Planning Virginia & Co. Cocktails Alley Twenty Six Bar Virgile Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge Kingfisher

30 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Wine Shop Hope Valley Wine & Beverage LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage Wine Authorities The Wine Feed Wine Selection LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage The Oak House Durham Parker & Otis The Wine Feed Craft Alcoholic Beverages Bull City Ciderworks Durham Distillery Honeygirl Meadery Mystic Farm & Distillery Brewery Fullsteam Brewery The Glass Jug Beer Lab Hi-Wire Brewing Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Beer Shop Beer Study The Glass Jug Beer Lab The Oak House Durham Sam’s Bottle Shop Beer Selection Crafts & Drafts NC The Glass Jug Beer Lab The Oak House Durham Sam’s Bottle Shop

Artisan Food Product Big Spoon Roasters Durham Toffee Loaf bread Sister Liu’s Kitchen frozen dumplings Wonderpuff cotton candy

RETAIL

Gift Store Chet Miller Parker & Otis The Regulator Bookshop Smitten Boutique Vaguely Reminiscent Jewelry Store Fink’s Jewelers Hamilton Hill Jewelry Jewelsmith Kendra Scott Light Years Clothing Store Hometown Apparel MODE Consignment Smitten Boutique Vert & Vogue Thrift Store Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store Pennies for Change Thrift Boutique The Scrap Exchange TROSA Thrift Store 

Duke Eye Center is Durham’s Choice for Quality Eye Care for the Whole Family Our expert ophthalmologists offer personal, compassionate care along with the latest advancements in eye care.

Learn more about us, or make an appointment: DukeEye.org 919-681-3937 Recognized in the “Best of Durham” 2021 reader survey by Durham Magazine.

e v o l y l r o b h g i Ne

u d in e d ma

a rh

m

2021

o Fo

d,

b

w re

s,

a

nd

fu

n

m ti

es

2501 University Drive, Durham

b e e r s t u d y. c o m

bootroomdurham.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 31

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS *All results listed in alphabetical order **The presence of five winners is the result of a tie

I discovered Succotash last fall, and now I seek out the spicy, Southern food truck whenever I can, especially when they pull up to Ponysaurus Brewing Co. I try to order something new every time, but my go-to is the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich and a side of fried potatoes.”

Home Furnishings & Accessories AREA modern home Once & Again Consignment Gallery TROSA Thrift Store Vintage Home South Durham-Made Product Big Spoon Roasters Bright Black The Durham Box Durham Distillery Conniption Gin

SERVICES

Veterinarian Colony Park Animal Hospital Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital Eno Animal Hospital Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care

– Amanda MacLaren

executive Managing editor

Pet Sitting Camp Bow Wow – North Durham Creature Comforts Inn Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care GoDog Durham Car Wash Bull City Car Wash The Durham Ritz Car Wash & Detail Center Lightning McClean Carwash TC’s of Durham

Place to Get in Shape The 360° Approach The BodyGames Center Burn Boot Camp, North and South Durham GTA Fitness & Performance

Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Academy Eye Associates Duke Eye Center Dr. Rabia Ali, Eye Care Center Dr. Tonica Johnson, Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Durham

Yoga/Pilates/Barre Center Arrichion Hot Yoga + Circuit Training Durham Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club Pure Barre Yoga Off East

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon Duke Aesthetic Center Duke Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery New Image MD Dr. Ronald Riefkohl

Spa Bella Trio Salon & Spa Fuzion Professional Massage Therapy Posh The Salon The Retreat at Brightleaf

Event Planner Events by Emily Profound Elegance Romance Concierge Services Sabrina Seymore Events The Wedding Woman

Salon Atmosp’hair Salon Bella Capelli Salon The Heir Salon Posh The Salon

Real Estate Agent Justin Burleson, Fonville Morisey/ Premier Agents Network Theresa Olson, Real Estate by Design Karen Roberts, Classic Carolina Realty Paula Walls, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Real Estate Company Classic Carolina Realty Real Estate by Design Right Time Realty West & Woodall Real Estate Hotel 21c Museum Hotel Arrowhead Inn Bed and Breakfast The Durham Hotel Unscripted Durham Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Travel Company AAA Maupin Travel Worldwide Adventure Guides

Accountant Anthony F. Armento, CPA, PC Balentine & Borg, PLLC Nelson & Company, PA Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA

Professional Photographer Nikki Whitt Belch, Fancy This Photography Morgan Crutchfield Photography Genevieve Fu, G. Lin Photography Brian Mullins Photography

New Business Beer Tooth Taproom The BodyGames Center Heal Tree CBD Rockwood Dairy Bar

Financial Advisor Rodney E. Hooks Jr. Kuhn Advisors Alex G. Nelson Bryan L. Piccirillo

Lawyer Ellis Family Law Foil Law Offices Carlos E. Mahoney Mann, McGibney & Jordan

Builder BridgePoint General Contracting BuildSense CQC Home G Crabtree Spaces

Bank Coastal Credit Union State Employees Credit Union Truist Bank Wells Fargo

32 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

HOME & GARDEN

Architect Duda|Paine Architects Ellen Cassilly Architect Grant Bizios Architecture Linton Architects 

L ula and Sadie’s

T H A N K YO U D U R H A M F O R VOT I N G U S

B E S T N E W R E S TA U R A N T !

A fine Southern eatery.

“ Our food is cooked fresh,

to order, and it is our intention to use sustainably raised and grown ingredients from regional farms and purveyors.

Located in

530 Foster St, Suite 1, Durham

2021 DURHAMFOODHALL.COM /e a t / l u l a - a n d - s a d i e s /

HARRY S. MONDS Executive Chef, Lula and Sadie’s

 LULAANDSADIES  LULASADIE  LULA_AND_SADIES

”

Accepting seasonal consignment year-round no appointment needed

Contact us for details

on our concierge closet cleanout service 1000 W. Main St. Downtown Durham (Across from Brightleaf)

Open 7 days a week.

Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm Sundays 1-5pm info@modeconsignment.com

 MODE Consignment Boutique  modeconsignment

919 806 3434 modeconsignment.com Gift cards available

DURHAMMAG.COM 33

THE BEST OF DURHAM AWARDS *All results listed in alphabetical order **The presence of five winners is the result of a tie

Landscaper For Garden’s Sake Kiefer Landscaping and Nursery New Leaf Landscaping TROSA Lawn Care Landscape Architect & Designer Carolina Garden Company Coulter Jewell Thames For Garden’s Sake Hykes Design Roofer Alpine Roofing Chief Roofing Cole Roofing & Construction Pickard Roofing Company Painter CertaPro Painters of Durham Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Hansell Painting Company Zarazua Painting Home Maintenance & Repair Bull City Worker Bee Danz Hands Zarazua Enterprises

Tax Return Preparation · Client Accounting Services · Payroll Financial Statements · Consulting and Advisory Services

WORK SMARTER. ENJOY LIFE.

2021

2020

Kitchen Designer CQC Home G Crabtree Spaces The Kitchen Specialist Linda Dickerson Interiors Interior Design Carrie Moore Interior Design Heather Garrett Design LK Design Max Hugo Interior Design Florist Blossom and Bone Florals Flowers by Gary Ninth Street Flowers Pine State Flowers Neighborhood Hope Valley Old North Durham Watts-Hillandale Woodcroft

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Dance Studio Barriskill Dance Theatre School Empower Dance Studio Nina’s School of Dance Ninth Street Dance Venue for Community Theater The Carolina Theatre The Fruit Hayti Heritage Center Walltown Children’s Theatre Venue for Live Music (Large) Baldwin Auditorium (Duke Performances) The Carolina Theatre Durham Central Park Durham Performing Arts Center Venue for Live Music (Small) The Blue Note Grill Hayti Heritage Center Motorco Music Hall The Pinhook Art Gallery 21c Museum Hotel Gallery 5 Points Gallery Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Steven Ray Miller Gallery and Frame Shop Museum 21c Museum Hotel Museum of Life and Science Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University NCCU Art Museum

Full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing professional, personalized service and guidance to individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

919.933.3421 | WWW.AFACPA.COM 1502 W. NC Hwy. 54, Suite 503 | Durham, NC 27707

34 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Event Space Bay 7 at American Tobacco Campus Museum of Life and Science The Rickhouse Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Best hike.

Best barbecue.

Best place to bank.

In North Carolina, we have a “best of” list for everything. For hikes, many say it’s Black Balsam Knob near Asheville. For barbecue, people love Prime Barbecue in Knightdale. For credit unions, Forbes Magazine says it’s us. Experience why at bankbetter.org.

Named 2021 Best-In-State Credit Union by Federally insured by NCUA

DURHAM’S G.I.R.L.S. CAMP

A WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG WOMEN IN OUR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND YOUNG GIRLS

I N PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H

CITY OF DURHAM | COUNTY OF DURHAM | DUKE UNIVERSITY | DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM | DURHAM CAN | DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURHAM CONGREGATIONS IN ACTION | GREATER DURHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE LINCOLN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | PROJECT ACCESS OF DURHAM COUNTY | PARTNERSHIP FOR A HEALTHY DURHAM TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | THE INSTITUTE

“I

t’s possible to create lasting relationships …

Their ideas culminated this past August as a weeklong if you create programs that are focused and camp for girls aged 11 to 15, called G.I.R.L.S., or “Grow, designed with youth, and do that engagement Inspire, Reach, Learn and Serve.” continuously,” says Alexis John, community strategic The week kicked off with an introductory breakfast at the planner for Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Durham Armory, where the program was hosted apart Services Department. from various field trips. Over the course of five days, the NIS staff and the City of Durham Fire Department, camp presented talks with female mentors including Duke working alongside Staff University Softball Head Sgt. Brie Butler of the Coach Marissa Young, Durham Police Athletic Durham Fire Department League (DPAL), started Battalion Chief Angelica a free camp for girls Stroud Greene, thenliving in underserved Morrisville Police Chief areas of Durham that Patrice V. Andrews (she would offer mentorship was appointed Durham’s and remove barriers new police chief on Nov. to new experiences.

1) and Durham Police Planning began in spring Department Deputy 2021. “We focused on Chief Melissa Bishop.

Oxford Manor, which “We had specific is a [Durham Housing questions for the Authority] community. panelists, but the girls also … We wanted to create had the chance to ask the Four women who hold leadership roles in male-dominated fields – Durham a camp for them, so women any question they Fire Department Battalion Chief Angelica Stroud Greene, Duke Blue Devils we wanted to make had about their journey Softball Head Coach Marissa Young, Durham Police Department Deputy Chief Melissa Bishop and Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews – sat on a sure they were a huge and how they got to the career panel that kicked off the G.I.R.L.S. camp this past summer. part of the planning position they’re in now,” effort,” Alexis says. They Alexis says. also included input from children living in the Club The group also made trips to educational community Boulevard DHA community. Girls shared what they garden Catawba Trail Farm and Spruce Pine Lodge would want to participate in during the camp week. “We in Bahama and attended a demonstration and learned can build trust if we’re consistent and provide activities about fire safety at Fire Station No. 1. they’re interested in,” Alexis explains.

The week also included Zumba and journaling, team building and crafts, a career panel and lessons on

business etiquette from Donna Corbett of Amazing Grace Etiquette.

As the camp drew to a close, Community Health To donate funds to support the program, visit campers’ families usiness etiquette durhamparksfoundation.org or were invited to om Donnadurhamnc.gov/2948/ Corbett attend a “graduation” At Duke Health, our vision is Blue-Benevolence. ceremony where the to advance health together Community members are Amazing Grace mentors presented by delivering a healthier encouraged to sign up to become each girl with a iquette. mentors or get involved with tomorrow. This vision DPAL to participate in a range of certificate and requires all of us and the As the camp programs, including the G.I.R.L.S. honored their growth best of each of us. camp. For more information, visit over the course of ew to a close, durhamnc.gov/3651/Become-aF I N D A L I S T O F H E A LT H Y D U R H A M PA R T N E R S AT the week.

DPAL-Mentor-and-Volunteer or mpers’ families This experience is contact dpal@durhamnc.gov.

HEALTHYDURHAM2020.ORG/PARTNERS just a starting point, ere invited to  /HEALTHYDURHAM2020 Brie says. A space tend a “graduation” for the relationships among the girls and women who participated to continue remony where the GET CONNECTED to grow could have a much greater impact. “Contact and communication is key to mentoring, so that was the driving entors presented DUKEHEALTH.ORG/COMMUNITYHEALTH force behind making this a yearlong program,” Brie says. ach girl withDPAL a is utilizing a grant from the National Police Athletic/ Activities League in order to continue programming rtificate and throughout the year. onored their Thegrowth funding will allow for biweekly meetings on Wednesdays ver the course of through March 2022 and may include travel to surrounding areas, based on current COVID-19 F I N D ADurham L I S T O and F H E[for A LTthe H Y D U R H A M PA R T N E R S AT e week. guidelines. “To be able to explore girls to] see the potential not only within [themselves], This experience is /PARTNERS but [also] in the world around them is the goal,” Brie says.

“There’s definitely room to grow.” – by Renee Ambroso st a starting point,

HOW YOU CAN HELP

ie says. A space r the relationships cipated to continue

DukeHealth

DukeHealth

Community Health

At Duke Health, our vision is to advance health together by delivering a healthier tomorrow. This vision requires all of us and the best of each of us.

HEALTHYDURHAM2020.ORG

 /HEALTHYDURHAM2020

SPONSORED CONTENT

in focus Get a closer look at our community with a few of our favorite images from the past year

z

Photography by John Michael Simpson

Members of the award-winning Ebony Anglers fishing team: Bobbiette Palmer, Lesleigh Mausi, Gia Wilkerson Peebles, Tiana Ives Davis and Glenda Turner. 

38 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

DURHAMMAG.COM 39

PHOTO ESSAY

ABOVE “American Ninja Warrior Junior” competitor John David Spatola practices on his customizable backyard ninja course. John David placed first in his age group at the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association world series championship finals in July 2021, his first national level championship win. He attends classes locally at USA Ninja Challenge – Durham.

ABOVE right If you’re in need of a hearty pick-me-up, consider ordering the kimchi jjigae ramyun at Ramyun Time at Park’s Food St., Durham’s Korean food hall that opened on Old Chapel Hill Road in April 2021. Ask for the level five heat factor – it just might be the spiciest bowl of noodles you’ll ever eat.

40 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PHOTO ESSAY

ABOVE An outdoor American Dance Festival event at Mystic Farm & Distillery brought performers and

audiences back together again in June 2021. ShaLeigh Dance Works’ company moved with precision across a meadow stage at dusk. “The pandemic has had a major impact on our physical and mental health,” says ShaLeigh Comerford, founder and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works. “As tenuous and fragile as life has felt, performing live again for an audience was an incredibly emotional experience.”

left Angelica Stroud Greene was promoted to battalion chief in August 2020 after more than 23 years with the Durham Fire Department. As the department’s first Black woman to serve in the position, Angelica hopes to inspire other women and people of color to join the force. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 41

PHOTO ESSAY

ABOVE Desserts have become more than just tasty treats for Durham native Keijuane Hester – to him, these days they represent nothing less than a second chance.

Keijuane, who graduated from Hillside High School in 1994, made life-changing mistakes years ago and paid a steep price.

Today, he runs Favor Desserts, a successful bakery at 4520 S. Alston Ave.

right Skylar Cozart and Rawan Smith show off the food boxes that are delivered to seniors and families from Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which “serves as a place for community members to learn about gardening, to grow their own produce and to grow produce for those in need,” says Christa Gibson, community outreach coordinator for the Durham County Cooperative Extension.

42 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PHOTO ESSAY

Samuel Xayavong and his brother, Charles Xayavong, play on a

park bench featuring a mural by Raleigh artist Sarahlaine Calva at Durham Innovation District’s Morris Green Park. Their mother, April Xayavong, says the boys couldn’t stop talking about their “trip into the city” from their north Durham home to play in the water and watch construction vehicles around the area. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 43

PHOTO ESSAY

Derrick Jackson and Paige Jackson started Grass Grazed farm

in 2019 to introduce others to the benefits of regenerative agriculture.

Visitors can come tour the farm and join in The Farmers Table dinners at their north Durham homestead.

44 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

HVAC. PLUMBING. APPLIANCE REPAIR.

We don’t just improve your home.

We offer peace of mind.

2021

2021

We’re your one-call solution to home improvement in the Triangle area. Whether we’re repairing appliances, installing an HVAC system or water heater, tackling a plumbing project, our clients can count on superior craftsmanship and customer service. As a family-owned business – for over 40 years – we know how important your home is to you. It’s a place of rest, safety, and comfort. It’s where your loved ones gather. That’s why we believe in treating our clients like family. Our focus is on building lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

BudMatthews.com 919.929.0203 Heating & Air • Plumbing • Appliance Repair • Design/Build • Renovations

house hunters z Photography by John Michael Simpson

he Raleigh-Durham area is ranked as the No. 2 best place to live in the country by U.S. News & World Report – so you know you’ve come to a great city. But relocation can be overwhelming, starting with figuring out how to find a home. We asked Shawn Hays – president of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors (durhamrealtors.org), which represents more than 1,700 Realtors and associate members in the Triangle – to give us an overview of the local market.

Realtors utilize the local multiple listing service when researching properties or setting up a search for their clients, which provides the most accurate and up-to-date information directly from the listing agent.

city has experienced continued growth and interest from individuals, organizations and companies from around the country. This continual growth has brought upward pressure on the housing market, which causes increased competition among buyers. The pandemic increased the shortage of houses for sale due to the uncertainty. Once companies, especially tech companies, understood that their employees could work remotely, this increased the mobility of their employees.

What’s the average turnaround time on the market right now? According to the November statistics from Triangle Multiple Listing Service (TMLS), the average number of days on the market in Durham is 13 days.

How do apps like Zillow, Trulia and Redfin factor into the home search process? Are there best practices when it comes to potential buyers using these apps? Apps for home searching have been a widely used tool for both buyers and sellers across the country for quick searches and rough estimates of property values. Zillow’s recent decision to suspend its purchasing of homes based upon algorithms confirms that it takes the experience of a Realtor to advise buyers and sellers. You have to be careful when using apps, because they don’t always have accurate information. The best resource for confirming information on a property is to speak with your Realtor.

46 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PHOTO COURTESY OF DRAR

How would you describe Durham’s current real estate market? And how has it changed in the last year or so? Durham’s current market is hot!!!! The

Shawn Hays has invested 32 years in residential real estate as a full-time Realtor, a real estate appraiser, a home inspector and an educator of building contractors. Shawn obtained his real estate broker license in 2005 and is currently a broker at Inhabit Real Estate in Durham and its office in Boone.

Shawn enjoys relaxing and exploring with his wife, Liza Taylor, and daughter, Caroline Hays, 19, whether they are traveling locally or internationally. The family has been to Spain, Mexico and Japan, where Shawn pursued his interest in architecture.

Experiencing different designs and styles in other regions of the world helps him see houses in a different light. Shawn and his family look forward to traveling to their next destination.

What are your tips on choosing the right Realtor? The first place I would start is asking a friend for a reference. There are certain qualities that you want from your Realtor, and if you know someone who has had a good experience with a Realtor, that should be the starting point. The next step would be to have a conversation with a Realtor, ask them about their background, experience and if it is their full-time job. A Realtor who is working full time utilizes their experience of working with buyers and sellers on a daily basis in pricing and strategies to help their clients. The current condition of our market requires resources and experience in navigating the home-buying and homeselling process. The right Realtor for you will be attentive, knowledgeable and responsive, but ultimately someone who makes you feel confident that they are on your side.

What’s your advice to someone just moving into this area? Rent first, or buy? This is a very hard question to answer because every circumstance is different. Both situations have their benefits depending on your individual needs. The current market for both renting and buying has become competitive in our area for single-family homes. We have experienced an increase in apartments in the market, but there is a cost associated with proximity to the downtown

Vintage finds, including the Danish candlestick collection on the mantel, are featured prominently in Lezlie Butts and David Butts’ midcentury ranch in the Willowhaven neighborhood.

markets. According to Apartment List, the Durham metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has seen an increase in rental rates of around 22% since this time last year. The median sales price for housing in Durham County has increased by 27.5% over the previous year, according to Triangle MLS data. Interest rates are still currently at historic lows, and although the number of houses [on the market] is also at historic low levels, home ownership provides an opportunity to gain equity in which to build upon. When looking to make a move, I would always suggest contacting a Realtor to help provide insight and information about the area. Realtors can also help you compare rental prices to mortgage payments and what makes sense at that moment.

If they choose to jump in and buy, where do they start?

I would always suggest contacting a Realtor first. The next step would be contacting a local mortgage broker or bank for a preapproval. The preapproval will help the buyer identify a reasonable budget that fits their overall financial plans. Local lenders who are familiar with the market can better understand the nature of the process in a particular area. They see contracts on a regular basis and can be helpful in preparing you to purchase your new home.

What are the “hot” neighborhoods at the moment? And which ones are flying under the radar, but folks should consider? This is a great question. Unfortunately, we are in a “hot” market with historic low levels of inventory. Fortunately, we have numerous builders in the area who are helping to increase the inventory, but that process can take years after approval from the city/ county planning departments. The downtown Durham market has been really desirable for several years, which is why you are seeing numerous new condominium developments in downtown. We have also seen numerous new developments off the Durham Freeway and in the southwest Durham area near The Streets at Southpoint. A recent approval of Latta Park, a mixed-use development in north Durham, will bring much-needed housing and commercial use in north Durham.

Are there “best times” of the year to buy, or to start looking to purchase a home? Due to the current state of the market, whenever you are ready is the best time. Unfortunately, due to the lack of inventory, it may take a little longer to find a home, so you should start your search as soon as possible. We haven’t seen the same kind of seasonal swings in activity that historically defined the

DURHAMMAG.COM 47

REAL ESTATE What We Love About Living In …

Woodcroft

Michael Little, Dexter Blackwell and their chocolate Labrador, Cora, in front of their 1920s Craftsman in Trinity Park, one of Durham’s oldest centrally located neighborhoods.

real estate market since the beginning of the pandemic. There really aren’t up or down times for now, and until inventory increases, it likely could stay this way for some time.

What types of homes are people buying? How would you describe the styles of homes in Durham, and what’s the average price of a home and square footage? Durham is a unique market with historical homes, a high concentration of midcentury modern homes, new condominium developments, warehouse loft conversions and transitional homes. The prices can vary greatly among these types of homes, and it always depends on the amount of renovation that has been performed on resale homes. The 2021 November statistics from Triangle MLS has a median sales price of $381,220 in the county, which is up 27.5% from November 2020.

What are some of the quirks of living in the South compared to other parts of the country? Specifically, what kind of lifestyle does Durham offer as a city?

Having lived in Durham for 22 years now, I can honestly say the quirk of living in the South is the friendly nature of people and the acceptance of different lifestyles. We don’t live in the type of city that has a lot of horn blowing at traffic lights or issues parking for the baseball game. Durham has grown so much in the past 10 years, but it has remained a quaint city with big-city benefits. Our entertainment and dining experiences rival those of larger metropolitan areas. We have also become a destination for companies because of our educated workforce.

PHOTO BY HANNAH LEE

“T

he neighborhood has lots of wooded common land. My lot backs up to a forested wetland, my yard has lots of trees, and a branch of Third Fork Creek runs through my neighbor’s backyard, all of which means lots of flora and fauna. I tell people I’m in suburbia when I’m in the front yard and in the country when I’m in the back.

I also appreciate the proximity to businesses and services like Studio K Salon, Packaging Express, Park

Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care and Ace Hardware. My primary care doc (at Duke Health Center South Durham) and the physical therapist (at FIT Physical Therapy) who keeps my back in shape for gardening are just two miles away.

I’m a member of the Woodcroft Community Association board.

I co-founded the Woodcroft Eco-friendly Landscape Committee a couple of years ago and am in charge of the initiative to control invasive plants on our common lands, which, along with a lot of volunteer work for New Hope Audubon Society, keeps me busy.”

– Lynn Richardson, MOVED FROM CHAPEL HILL

TO WOODWINDS IN 1986, THEN TO STREAMVIEW COURT IN 1995 “Woodcroft is an established, diverse, family- and pet-friendly community. The grounds are well-manicured, and the trails are a relaxing escape from city life. I have some of the friendliest neighbors, and the community works really hard to maintain the upkeep of homes.

My youngest has fun taking taekwondo at Master Chang’s Martial

Once you’ve moved here, what’s the best way to get settled and make Durham feel like home? I believe most people consider “home” as a place where they feel comfortable and supported. Part of that feeling is your community. If you are new to the area and want to feel like Durham is your home, become part of the community. Introduce yourself to neighbors or join an organization, like a church, club or volunteer center. The people in your community make up your experiences that create that feeling of comfort and support.

48 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

A family selfie of Jasmine Dillard, Alena Dillard, Darcel Dillard and Amira Dillard, who moved from the Southpoint area in 2019.

Local Roots.

International Network.

Your Durham Real Estate Experts

We build lasting relationships based on trust and care with our communities and those we serve.

Please call on us if we can be a resource for you.

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

919-383-4663 | BHHSYSU.com

NEIGHBORHOODS Arts. We love Oliver’s Collar Dog Treat Bakery, a cute boutique shop for pets, too. The baked ziti at Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant is amazing, and Orient Garden offers meatless options for several popular Asian

dishes. My favorite is General Tso’s tofu!” –

Darcel

“The community is so active; someone is always out walking, running or biking. My mom and sisters [also] love to stop

by Nantucket Grill when they’re in town for a half-slice of the mile-high cake, and it’s easy to walk there on the American Tobacco Trail. For dinner with friends, Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro is a favorite spot. I’ve been doing a lot of grocery shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market

and, when I can, I stop by The Mad Popper.”

PHOTO COURTESY MELISSA CHAPPELL, CENTER, WITH SHELLY SABHIKHI AND LAURA YURCOIN

– Melissa Chappell, MOVED FROM RALEIGH IN 2015 – as told to Hannah Lee, a Woodcroft neighbor

Trinity Park

K

Kelly fell in love with the area after she moved from Buffalo, New York, to Durham to attend Duke University in 1980. She earned a bachelor’s degree in geology and math, a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering, and a master’s in business administration – all from Duke.

Several years of Southern sunshine and a summer spent attending grassroots festivals like the American Dance Festival and Festival for the Eno was all it took to convince Kelly to permanently move to the Bull City shortly after grad school. She couch surfed or rented with friends for a few years, and in 1987, Kelly took a job at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development in Research Triangle Park.

“I’ve always felt connected [to Durham],” Kelly says. “It’s not forcing a place to work, it just worked for me.”

In 1988, Kelly purchased her first home on Ruffin Street in Trinity Park for $70,000. But before long, babies were on the horizon, more room was needed, and so Kelly taped up for-sale fliers in the window of Wellspring Grocery. The Ruffin Street house sold for $84,000 in 1994. Kelly and her former husband lived in a 5,100-square-foot house in Hardscrabble – a subdivision in north Durham – for the next two decades.

Kelly has many joyful memories from raising her three kids, Cody Leovic, Dillon Leovic and Cassidy Leovic. There was hardly a dull moment, between hosting holiday parties and attending Durham Public Schools events.

After her youngest child graduated from Riverside High School, Kelly realized she had outgrown her suburban lifestyle. It was time to downsize and move back to Trinity Park. Overwhelmed by a lifetime of accumulated items, Kelly followed her dad’s advice: “The best way to get something done is to begin.” Weekday nights were reserved for packing boxes and weekends were booked with back-to-back open houses. 

elly Witter’s front yard in Trinity Park

is frequently filled with Durhamites of all ages, whether it’s a national holiday or just your average Tuesday afternoon.

Stop by to say hello, and you’re in danger of drinking a glass of wine (or two) and becoming fast friends with at least five new people.

Kelly’s house is a brick, two-story Colonial Revival on Dollar Avenue that was built by John L. Atkins Jr. and his wife, Delores Atkins, in 1939. Or, as others know it, the house to the left of the blue tree sculpture, which was made by local artist and former city council member Frank Hyman and commissioned by Kelly’s next-door neighbor Ellen Dagenhart. Ellen, a Realtor at Marie Austin Realty, correctly predicted that Kelly would purchase the home after their first showing in 2016. Now they share the same driveway. “Kelly’s a very entertaining neighbor, and she’s the worst empty nester you’ll ever find,” Ellen says.

50 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

The walkability of Trinity Park was one of the main neighborhood characteristics that led Kelly Witter – here with her golden retriever puppy, Fiona – to purchase her home on Dollar Avenue.

NEIGHBORHOODS

The fall before Kelly found her current home, she recalls a different open house on Dollar Avenue.

“It was so funny because the street between Englewood and Club was blocked off for a block party,” Kelly recalls. “At the open house, they had my favorite water, LaCroix, and my favorite beer, Hoppyum IPA. I looked at the real estate agent and said, ‘If I was ready to downsize my house, I’d make an offer on this one!’”

But she didn’t. Kelly continued to search for a house big enough to host her kids, but small enough for an empty nester – something that would work for “the next five years.”

In April 2016, her ABOVE Kelly celebrates the weekend with wine around a fire with co-workers and friend John Sheer and his friends Christina Davis, Paul Harvin, Luke Valin and Wilson Salls, and her daughter’s brother visited to attend a dog, Novella. BELOW The beautiful exterior of this Hope Valley home was a major Bruce Springsteen concert. selling point for the Hogan family.

However, Bruce canceled the show in solidarity with ancy Hogan and the people and businesses Hobson Hogan – protesting the state’s recently along with their sons, passed HB2 law. In lieu of Nicholas, Sutton and the concert, Kelly and her Reed – moved to the Hope guests wandered around Valley neighborhood from downtown.

Governors Club in Chapel “We’re driving around Hill in October 2020. After at a slow pace, and all of years of driving their kids to a sudden we end up on school at Durham Academy Dollar Avenue in front of – “We were spending four this house with a Marie hours a day in the car, at Austin Realty sign for sale,” a minimum,” Fancy says – Kelly says. She moved in they decided it was time to four months later, carefully ease their commute. mapping out each corner of The Hogans built their the 1,800-square-foot house last home from the ground up in 2005 and “wanted to find a house before she was settled. that we loved” closer to the boys’ school, Fancy says, “but we were “I was purging stuff,” Kelly says. “Whatever room I was in, I’d have totally open to renovations, and we felt pretty strongly that any house a pile for consignments, give away, donate, recycle and trash. I would we bought we’d have to do some renovations just to make it more to go once a week to local donation places.” our liking.”

Her first year on Dollar Avenue was a blissful blur. “I’d walk from Their list of must-haves included a downstairs master suite, a room to room and say, ‘Oh, I’m so happy,’” Kelly says. “I still do that modern kitchen and a mudroom and laundry room combination by now. I’m so lucky.” – by Marie Muir an entrance. “We didn’t make those requirements necessary for our

Hope Valley

F

52 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

WINDOW CLEANING • PRESSURE WASHING • GUTTER CLEANING AND GUTTER GUARDS

Call us today for a clean start in your new home.

laborpanes.com Call for a Free Quote!

919.694.8415

DURHAMMAG.COM 53

NEIGHBORHOODS

Hobson Hogan, Fancy Hogan and their sons, Reed, Sutton and Nicholas, enjoy their bright and spacious modern kitchen.

house,” Hobson says. “We were just looking for the ability for the house to incorporate that through renovations.”

There were several features that stood out to them about the home they ultimately bought in July 2019. One was the breathtaking beauty of the exterior. The floor plan fit what they were looking for, and the home had enough property on one end to turn a guest room into a master bathroom and closet. Plus, it had the space to create that mudroom and laundry room where their sons could drop off all their sports gear every time they enter the house. “From the outset, we knew it had great potential,” Hobson says.

Fancy and Hobson worked with a team of people to turn the house they bought into their 6,000-square-foot dream home, 900 feet of which were added on to the original footprint. Residential designer Hutch Johnson of WHJ Design helped the Hogans determine what was possible from a structural standpoint, while Jeff Grau and Danielle Quinn of Grau Building Company took on the task of renovating the home.

The Hogans remained in their Chapel Hill home during renovations, which kicked off in December 2019. Once the major work wrapped up, Katherine Connell of Katherine Connell Interior Design and Mary

54 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Kate Bedell of Fresh Air Designs transformed the home into an inviting space that the Hogans could enjoy for years to come. “They wanted a comfortable family home that felt light and fresh, but was livable for their family of five,” says Katherine, who helped choose paint colors and plumbing fixtures, plus find decor and furniture throughout the house.

Mary Kate assisted with the cabinetry and design in the kitchen, laundry room, mudroom and bathrooms. Though the house is comparable in size to their previous one, its layout works better for the Hogans. “They wanted well-thought-out organization and storage for all of their needs,” Mary Kate says. “Fancy and I worked diligently to make use of every inch of space – planning a place for each and every little thing while still creating beautiful areas!”

The boys also now enjoy a newfound freedom outside the home.

“They went from having to have their parents be involved in every play date to shuttle them to and from it to now really having school friends and neighborhood friends,” Hobson says. “It’s a totally different existence for them being able to bike and walk and do activities in the neighborhood.”

The couple applauds the team who worked together with them and are over the moon with the way their home turned out. “You

E S T. 19 5 1

mi

er

s

P

re

en er R o s e G ard

Rose Garden Installations & Year Round Care www.WitherspoonRose.com 919-490-3210

Surround yourself in the beauty of your own rose garden.

70 years

Let Us Exceed Your Expectations Where We Shine.

80+ 5-Star Google Reviews

Jodi Bakst Broker, Owner

 Real Estate Sales:

Property Management:

Guiding Home Buyers

Protecting Your Investment

Positioning Homes for Sales

Thorough Tenant Screening

High Performance Homes

Online Systems 24/7 Repair Response Superior Communication

RealEstateExperts.net 919.759.6359 | info@realestatexperts.net

Bill Matthes Broker, Owner, Property Mgt

501 Eastowne Dr, Ste 140, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 2020 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING PARTNER OF EXCELLENCE

DURHAMMAG.COM 55

NEIGHBORHOODS hear all these horror stories about renovation, and we didn’t really experience those,” Hobson says. “You have to commend the team that we put together to help us along. ... The final product speaks for itself.” – by Courtney Hayes

Lyon Park

I 2021

nterior designer and Hylton Daniel design + construction Owner Alicia Hylton-Daniel’s first foray into the design/build process took place in Durham’s Lyon Park neighborhood in 2016. A graduate of Meredith College with a decade of experience in commercial design, Alicia wanted to exercise her new general contractor’s license. She bought an abandoned house and lot and rethought what could be done with it.

She took out an existing structure, one that snugged up tight to the street. Then she inserted a two-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot house deep into the site. “I tucked it in and pushed it back,” she says.

The original home was on a nonconforming lot, so she could add only 25% more space to the one-story home. She wanted a design that was grand but intimate, too. “I cut out a little terrace at the kitchen and dining room area at the center, so it doesn’t feel like a long, narrow box,” she says. “The bedroom is at the back, and there’s a Juliet balcony with no stairs.”

The home’s second owner is as crazy about her new home as its first owner, who was reluctant to leave when the family outgrew the space. 

Owners, Shelley & Brad Cook Quality at the Right Price. Attention to Detail. Time-Tested Installation.

919.698.9838

carolinagardencompany.com Commercial & Residential Landscaping Installation Mockups & Design Hardscape Design Greenhouse Plants & Succulents Outdoor Structures Drainage Solutions & More!

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

56 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Nicole McCoy recently moved from downtown into her new home in Lyon Park.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS SERVICING BUYERS AND SELLERS IN THE TRIANGLE SINCE 2002.

Best Real Estate Company 2021

Call Kimberly 919-391-TIME TimeToBuyAHouse.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 57

NEIGHBORHOODS Current owner Nicole McCoy is an accountant who teaches at N.C. A&T State University, a season ticket holder for the Durham Bulls and a member of First Calvary Baptist Church around the corner. The home’s location is ideal for her, and its design fits her needs.

“It has well-built rooms that are large, the transom windows let in lots of light, and there’s privacy,” Nicole says. “There are hardwood floors throughout, each bedroom is a suite, and there’s still a half-bath.”

The ultimate compliment came when a Realtor who owned an abandoned house next door offered to sell it to Alicia. She bought it, then designed and built a complementary, distinctive three-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot home – and promptly sold it. – by J. Michael Welton

FIND YOUR DREAM HOUSE

Tuscaloosa-Lakewood

“H

erbal, black, masala chai ...” Zane Sawin, 12, and his sister, Leela Sawin, 9, take turns reciting the names of tea while their grandfather Jonathan Larson serves each person seated around the table on their screened-in back porch. Teacups, saucers and stories of global excursions float across a patterned tablecloth like sailboats on the sea.

For Jonathan and his wife, Mary Kay Larson, this afternoon ritual of sharing stories over tea is a tradition they’ve maintained across multiple states and continents for years.

Mary Kay was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and was 4 months old when her family moved to India to continue their work

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME

Chris made the experience of relocating from New England and buying our first home absolutely fantastic. She helped us find a breeze. She“Chris is was a gem!

the right home for us, and when we hit roadblocks — Dr. Costa beyond our control she C. made sure we got through them quickly. We're now living in our dream home, and we wouldn't be if it weren't for Chris.”

Joe and Lorie Davis

hris CKnapp

Your Luxury Home Specialist www.WelcomeHome919.com www.WelcomeHome919.com chris@welcomehome919.com chris@welcomehome919.com (919) 307-9750 (919) 307-9750

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

Gagan Gupta, Erika Larson, Jonathan Larson, Mary Kay Larson, Leela Sawin, Zane Sawin, Jennifer Larson-Sawin, Gregory Eshleman Sawin and the kids’ “pandemic puppy,” Scout.

58 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Thanks for making us your hometown lender for 25 years!

NEIGHBORHOODS with the Mennonite church. Mary Kay met Jonathan, whose family worked with the Swedish Baptist church, while attending boarding school in the Himalayan foothills.

Jonathan and Mary Kay’s first two daughters, Karin Krisetya and Jennifer Larson-Sawin, were born in the Congo. The couple volunteered as teachers in a training school there in the early 1970s.

Jonathan and Mary Kay moved back to the U.S. for a few years to earn their master’s degrees, but brought their family back to Africa in the early 1980s. Karin, Jennifer and their third sister, Erika Larson,

60 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

spent the majority of their childhood in Botswana while Mary Kay contributed to the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and Jonathan worked with refugees as a grassroots leadership trainer.

Mary Kay has since retired from an extensive career in public health while Jonathan, a retired Mennonite pastor, shares snippets of their world travels on his blog, “Traipse.” The Larsons, who most recently lived in Atlanta, decided to find a smaller city closer to their children.

Erika’s “lobbying campaign,” as the family calls it, as well as the desire to be nearer to one another, led her family to Durham. Erika was the Larsons’ first daughter to plant roots here; she works in global health and was drawn to the idea of a career in the City of Medicine.

She met her now-husband, Gagan Gupta, while attending Davidson College. The couple held a microwedding ceremony at the Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough on Sept. 5, 2020, followed by a reception at Vin Rouge. Not long after, the newlyweds bought a house near Hope Valley.

Already familiar with the area, Erika and Gagan helped jump-start the house hunt for Jonathan and Mary Kay as well as for Jennifer and her former husband, Gregory Eshleman Sawin, who were living in Boston with Zane and Leela at the time.

Jennifer settled on a kid-friendly house in Duke Forest where she could build a suite for her parents on the same plot of land. But Adrian Brown with Inhabit Real Estate redirected the Sawins’ plan when he found Mary Kay’s dream house on James Street in Tuscaloosa-Lakewood. Mary Kay felt guilty about breaking her promise to live in close proximity to Jennifer’s family, but serendipitously, the house next door in Lakewood went up for sale the following week.

Jennifer got on a plane and bought that house; her parents subsequently purchased the home next door. Both families closed on their homes in December 2019; Jennifer’s family moved in right away, and Jonathan and Mary Kay moved in February 2020.

Living beside one another made a positive impact on Jonathan and Mary Kay’s well-being, especially during the pandemic. Jennifer and Gregory helped Mary Kay and Jonathan out with grocery shopping, and Jennifer would often send the kids over to play and work in their grandparents’ backyard. The families exchange home-cooked meals along the stone path that connects their homes. 

When an ordinary real estate company just won’t do...

www.TerraNovaGlobal.com

|

919.929.2005

|

310 E. Main Street, Ste 305 · Carrboro

FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN • 919.933.9800 • 1415 WEST NC HWY 54, DURHAM • MINTABELL.COM

DURHAMMAG.COM 61

NEIGHBORHOODS “What I love about the neighborhood is the diversity of this area,” Mary Kay says. “You’ve got all kinds of people, and we especially like sitting out on the porch and getting to know them.”

The family also enjoys staring up at the thick branches of a willow oak from four black rocking chairs on the front porch. A white picket fence and perennials frame the front yard. Jonathan and Mary Kay’s house was built and moved to its current Lakewood location in the early 1910s (where it originally sat is unknown). The folk Victorianstyle “Triple A” house was popular among Durham’s early working

class and features three identical gable pediments – one at either end of the house and one above the front entrance.

“We like that it was a worker’s house historically because we’re people who believe in simplicity,” Mary Kay says.

Mechanics, electricians and laborers alike lived in Lakewood’s historic district and enjoyed close proximity to the Lakewood station, where a streetcar carried residents to downtown. Johnny Burleson and Walter Clark, the historic home’s previous owners, renovated the majority of the two-bedroom, two-bath cottage.

“They spared no cost or effort in putting it all together,” Jonathan says.

“And we are so delighted to have ‘inherited’ the house from them.”

But Jonathan and Mary Kay also love the vintage elements of the house that remain – a wide central hallway, peaked roof, exposed brick fireplace and original A TUSCAN VILLA FILLED WITH OVER 7,500 SQ. FT. OF FINE ANTIQUES windows, light fixtures and front door.

A TREASURE TROVE OF UNIQUE ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME OR COLLECTION The house, like the Larson family, has grown over time with the addition of an enclosed porch and a few rooms. A white bookshelf in the office hides a Murphy bed, and Jonathan and Mary Kay are turning the basement into a guest apartment, which they may offer on Airbnb.

Father-Daughter Team David & Elizabeth Next door, Jennifer, Zane and Leela’s Lindquist Lakewood bungalow (built in 2013) has four bedrooms, two screened-in porches and a two-car garage. Zane walks to school at Lakewood Montessori Magnet Middle School while Leela attends Lakewood Elementary School.

2021 A hidden bookcase door that reveals a passageway between their bedrooms FROM ROCOCO TO MID CENTURY MODERN - WHITEHALL ANTIQUES and a central playroom/office space is HAS PROVIDED THE ULTIMATE IN GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN the siblings’ favorite part of their house.

TO THE TRIANGLE SINCE 1930 Erika and Gagan, who were expecting their first child in September 2021, jokingly referred to Zane and Leela as “built-in babysitters.”

Settling in while in the midst of the pandemic temporarily stalled the family’s exploration of their new hometown, but they feel hopeful to resume their “Bull City bucket list” soon. “This is a town of rich history, compelling stories,” Jonathan A Family Business Proudly Celebrating over 90 Years says. “We’d love to venture into all of of Providing Fine Antiques to the Triangle! that at a Lakewood block party with our 1213 E. FRANKLIN ST., CHAPEL HILL neighbors as a kind of festive jailbreak.

919.942.3179 | WHCHNC@AOL.COM | MON-SAT: 11AM-6PM Our potluck contribution would be a WHITEHALLANTIQUES.COM thali of rice and curry and a pot of masala chai.” – by Marie Muir

WHITEHALL ANTIQUES

62 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

HOME S | CONDOS | APA RT ME N TS | COMME RCIA L

REAL ESTATE & HOME SERVICES GALLERY

IN EVERY ISSUE

WINDOW CLEANING • PRESSURE WASHING GUTTER CLEANING AND GUTTER GUARDS

REAL ESTATE & HOME SERVICES GALLERY Homes • Condos • Apartments • Commercial

Call for a Free Quote Today!

Showcasing Realtors, Home Service Providers, Builders & Leasing Agents

laborpanes.com • 919.694.8415

Let Us Exceed Your Expectations Where We Shine.

80+ 5-Star Google Reviews



Bill Matthes

Broker, Owner, Property Mgt

For advertising information, call 919.933.1551 or email advertising@durhammag.com

Jodi Bakst Broker, Owner

2020 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING PARTNER OF EXCELLENCE

919.759.6359 | info@realestatexperts.net 501 Eastowne Dr, Ste 140, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

magazine

RealEstateExperts.net

REAL ESTATE & HOME SERVICES GALLERY

HO M E S | CO ND OS | APA RT M E N TS | CO M M E R C I A L

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

Commercial & Residential Landscaping Hardscapes Greenhouse Plants Installation Mockups Outdoor Structures Drainage Solutions And More!

Meet David Townsend PART N E R | CON ST RU CT ION SERVI CES

Building value from start to finish & every step along the way.

David and his experienced commercial construction team specialize in interior upfits for the office, retail, restaurant, and industrial sectors of North and South Carolina.

2021

Their goal is simple: to create a long-term partnership with their clients through quality work that far exceeds expectations.

Visit trinity-partners.com to learn more about construction services and our 9 additional service lines.

919.698.9838 carolinagardencompany.com

We don’t just improve your home.

We offer peace of mind.

2021

2021

Heating & Air • Plumbing Appliance Repair Design/Build • Renovations

BudMatthews.com 919.929.0203

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Qtr Page RE ad_Construction_Nov 2020.indd 1

9/22/2020 8:13:30 PM

REAL ESTATE & HOME SERVICES GALLERY

HOME S | CONDOS | APA RT ME N TS | COMME RCIA L

Elizabeth Lindquist, Realtor ALWAYS WORKING FOR YOU

An Eye for Excellence, Design, Marketing & Negotiating Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill & Cary

Award-Winning Design + Build

YOUR PARTNER IN RENOVATION Schedule a Personalized Consultation Today! cqchome.com | 919 - 971 - 5119

I’m a native Chapel Hill business owner and a Durham resident. Put my experience and expertise to work for you!

ELindquist@cbadvantage.com 919-656-3325 ELindquist.CBAdvantage.com Coldwell Banker Advantage 1130 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill

urham’s tech, medical, educational and startup ecosystems are teeming with such life that they help draw some 20 people a day to our area. Durham makes countless lists of the best places to live in the country. But you probably already know that since you are now among those new neighbors and visitors. Below is a snapshot of some of the recent accolades and developments in the business community, as well as excerpts from our magazine’s business coverage.

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Business isz Booming

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio) Director of Research and Development Lester Suarez and co-founder and CEO Sheila Mikhail at the gene therapy company’s Research Triangle Park headquarters.

In Brief • The Raleigh-Durham metro was ranked the No. 14 market for tech talent in the U.S. and Canada, according to a CBRE report released in August 2021. The ranking was based on the quality of high-skilled tech talent, market conditions, labor costs, workforce diversity and real estate costs. Our area saw a 20.2% increase in tech employment as well as a 10.2% wage growth in tech industries in the past five years.

• Durham was named the No. 2 best large city to start a business in, according to a report that personal finance website WalletHub released in April 2021. One hundred cities were ranked based on business environment, business costs and access to resources.

• Durham’s unemployment rate is one of the most recovered in the nation, according to another report from WalletHub released in September 2021. Durham ranks No. 34 out of the 180 cities evaluated with an unemployment rate of 3.8% in August 2021.

• WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 28 key indicators of career-friendliness – from the availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to housing affordability –and determined that Durham was the No. 9 best place to start a career.

• Durham ranked No. 9 on a list of cities with people who have the best work-life balance, according to a report from SmartAsset that was released in January 2021. Durham earned its spot from a study that accounted for commute times, walkable areas, entertainment, housing costs compared to income and more.

• Durham-Chapel Hill also ranked as the No. 9 most favorable metro area for creative workers nationwide in a study by STORAGECafé that was released in December 2020. Durham has the third highest concentration of creatives in the U.S. and ranks No. 9 on the arts vibrancy index. The study was based on creative workers’ wages, allocation of jobs, housing costs, self-storage inventory and costs, and the arts vibrancy index.

66 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

• The Durham-Chapel Hill metro area ranked No. 13 on CompTIA’s “Tech Town Index” report in November 2020. CompTIA concluded Durham-Chapel Hill excels in the areas of interactive software, defense technologies, open source software development and nanotechnology. The study showed the local industry is expected to grow 4% in the next five years and highlighted IT companies hiring in Durham-Chapel Hill such as IBM, IQVIA and Cisco.

• The Raleigh-Durham area ranked No. 5 in the nation for the life sciences industry by CBRE, a commercial real estate services and investment firm. The area is home to Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States, which hosts more than 300 companies. The area saw 5.2% employment growth in 2018 compared to the national average of 4.2%. Raleigh-Durham also ranked No. 5 in the nation for funding from the National Institutes of Health, receiving $1.3 billion for research in 2019.

• Startup hub American Underground released its 2019-2020 annual report in January 2021, sharing that the companies headquartered at AU raised $108.7 million in total funding; 82% of AU companies who sought money received funds, and 89% earned revenue. Fifty-six percent of AU companies are cash-flow positive. Forty-seven percent of companies that raised money were led by a female founder or a person of color; 40% of companies headquartered at AU are led by a female and/or a person of color.

More than 220 new jobs were created.

• More than 41% of business owners in Durham are women, which is above the national average of 38.4%, according to a report released

by Self Financial in November 2020. There are 10,912 female business owners in Durham, but their businesses make up only one-third of incorporated businesses in the area, which means many of them are missing out on the benefits of incorporation such as personal asset protection, tax benefits and easier access to capital. 

THE

GWENDOLYN

Ready for occupancy | Direct Access from US 15-501 | State-of-the-Art Amenities 101 Glen Lennox Drive | GlenLennoxVision.com

Office Space in the heart of Chapel Hill available now!

Delivers Q1 2022 | Located directly in Downtown Chapel Hill 136 E. Rosemary Street & 137 E. Franklin Street

BUSINESS

DOWNTOWN GROWTH CONTINUES

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

PHOTO COURTESY OF LONGFELLOW REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

Longfellow Real Estate Partners recently announced plans to begin the second phase of its Durham Innovation District with its sevenstory C4 building at 215 Morris St. and 519 W. Morgan St. The building is projected to include almost 200,000 square feet of office and lab space, with a possibility for some retail space as well.

Hammers and drills are busy elsewhere in two existing Durham.ID office buildings at 200 and 300 Morris St. Longfellow is in the process of converting 100,000 square feet of 300 Morris St. into lab space for life sciences companies. In its second tower at 200 Morris St., an upfit for Google’s new Longfellow Real Estate Partners’ next phase of development in the Durham Innovation cloud engineering hub is District begins with its seven-story C4 building at 215 Morris St. and 519 W. Morgan St. underway. Google, which announced plans in March 2021 to open a new cloud engineering hub in Durham.ID, could take up to two years to build Underground on a Black Founders Exchange program for five out the space. It will initially sublease space in downtown under an years. agreement with Duke University and is evaluating several locations Adam Klein, director of real estate for American Tobacco for its permanent home. The cloud engineering hub is projected to Campus, confirmed that drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline is scheduled have 500 employees by 2023 and could eventually reach 1,000. to move into the Fowler and Crowe buildings at ATC in spring Alva Horton is the community manager of Locale 321, which 2022. GSK is relocating from RTP to downsize and move to a hybrid rents 19 private offices on East Chapel Hill Street to remote work schedule. Up to half of GSK employees could be working in workers and others who need an office outside of their homes. the office at a time.

Horton expects that demand for coworking spaces will increase as Google employees and their spouses move to the area. Demand already went up because of the challenges of buying a new home with adequate home office space during the pandemic.

But while Horton said they have talked about expanding Locale 321 in the past, it would have to be “the right sort of space” to fit their Durham-centric coworking community. Horton’s own marketing company, The Assemblage Studio, is one of the tenants. “We don’t want to grow so big that we lose that,” she said. “It’s really important to us that it is that community space.” Horton said she doesn’t worry about the availability of commercial real estate right now, but she would like to see downtown preserve its character and its homegrown businesses.

When asked about the potential impact of Google’s arrival on small business owners, Lilyn Hester, head of external affairs for the Southeast, provided a list of Google’s community efforts in Durham and beyond. For instance, Google made a $180 million commitment to a nationwide small business fund and nonprofit grants program. The fund delivers low-interest loans to community financial institutions like Self-Help Credit Union.

Google also invested $175 million toward economic opportunity for Black business owners, including a Naya Powell, founder of Utopia Spa & Global Wellness, $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. and Beyu Caffé’s Dorian Bolden at an American Google for Startups has partnered with American Underground happy hour with other entrepreneurs.

68 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

BUSINESS Though some in commercial real estate have speculated that downsizing office space could be a growing trend, Klein remained optimistic.

“We’re seeing companies and decision-makers really shift into gear to start making decisions about how they want to be using the office as we go into 2022,” he said. “Our pipeline of companies that are interested in being in downtown Durham is as robust as it’s ever been, and we’re not seeing any slowdown in that.

“We’ve also had some companies that want to expand and want to take more space,” Klein added. “Business has been good for some companies over the past few years, and so they’ve added a lot of new employees, many of whom have never been to the office.

“As businesses look at 2022 and anticipate a return to the office, they know they’re going to need a bigger footprint than what they started with.”

That’s good news as the developer for ATC, Capitol Broadcasting Company, and its partners, Hines and USAA Real Estate, are preparing to start construction on a 700,000-square-foot, mixeduse project next year. Klein said the development at the old University Ford site will include one residential building and two eight-story office buildings with retail and restaurants on the first floor. Developers also hope to include an entertainment venue, a lawn similar to the one at the historic campus and a grocery store. A second development phase could add another residential building and more office space later on.

Nearby at Roxboro and Pettigrew streets, Trinity Capital Advisors is wrapping up construction on a 203,000-square-foot, eight-story high-rise called The Roxboro at Venable Center.

Companies will begin to move into The Roxboro office and lab building as well as its parking deck this December. Construction on 200 luxury apartment homes encircling the parking deck will be completed in 2022.

R

T

P

E

A

T

TALENT DRAWS IN OUTSIDE MONEY

Hester said that Google chose Durham for this cloud engineering site because of its proximity to three research universities and because it “aligns with our focus on research, scientific discovery, technological advancement and our goal to attract underrepresented talent.”

Real estate brokers say that talent – along with affordability and quality of life – is what continues to attract out-of-state investors to Durham and Research Triangle Park. As more companies arrive, they draw in even more talent, which further feeds the cycle of growth.

“We were already a vibrant economy as it was, and growing in the life sciences arena,” said Emilee Collins, a Realtor and commercial broker with Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate.

She said that while office vacancies rose during the pandemic, industrial and flex space continued to be in high demand. And many brokers believe that the need for office space will continue as workers return, even if they aren’t there on a daily basis. Other companies are expected to follow in the footsteps of Google and Apple, with many needing leases in the short-term while they custom-build their own spaces.

“It’s definitely an exciting time for our area,” she said, “but there will be challenges with the growth and keeping up with infrastructure needs that are inevitable because of the growth.”

There could be challenges for local investors, too.

“I think with the announcements, we are going to see rent increases and purchase price increases in all of those spaces in this geography,” Collins said. “It will most likely price a lot of our local businesses out of the market in the long term.”

Mark Alviano, the director of investment sales for Trinity Partners, said locals already experience sticker shock when

S

MEZ

HEATED PATIOS AND PRIVATE ROOMS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE TRIANGLE

CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN

mezdurham.com

FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS

pageroadgrill.com

CHAPEL HILL RESTAURANT GROUP

lulubangbangnc.com

OUR SISTER RESTAURANTS IN CHAPEL HILL

(Page Road Exit 282 OFF I-40, just minutes from Durham and Raleigh)

Restaurant & Oyster Bar

squidsrestaurant.com

411West.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 69

shopping around because they remember what real estate cost 10 years ago.

“They are thinking, ‘Boy, this market is continuing to accelerate, and I better get my piece of the pie while I can,’” he said. “But they’re finding that it’s more competitive than it ever has been due to outside money. My message is, ‘Why wait?’”

Alviano said that announcements by companies with the cache of Google and Apple bring a lot of attention to the market, which results in an “acceleration of what’s already happening here in the Triangle.”

“We’re not anticipating a decline in value,” he said. “We may slow our pace of growth at some point in the future, but it would not seem we are going to fall off a cliff like a stock market might.”

Alviano said that local investors can still find opportunities in north and south Durham, which he believes will benefit from the growth in the center of town. Brokers also point local investors toward markets like Sanford, Pittsboro, Apex and Burlington.

“There’s room for everybody,” he said, but “from an investment property market standpoint, we continue to experience an abundance of investors interested in our market as compared to limited availability of product to purchase.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF TRINITY PARTNERS

BUSINESS

Trinity Capital Advisors is nearing completion on phase two of its 100-acre, 650,000-square-foot adaptive reuse development project called Park Point on the former Nortel Networks campus at Hwy. 54 and South Miami Boulevard.

MAJOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS UNDERWAYDEVELOPMENT

Research Triangle Park historically was a quiet collection of secluded office buildings with workers commuting back and forth each day. Today developers are reshaping the region into a full-time community where Durhamites can live, work and play. The interest of life sciences and technology companies in RTP has driven much of the growth in commercial real estate in Durham.

The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce reported $758 million of private investment in Durham County in 2019. In 2020, that figure more than doubled to $1.7 billion and was dominated by projects in RTP. In fact, since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the Research Triangle Foundation has announced $4.6 billion of investment and 5,200 new jobs in RTP. Hub RTP, part of a 100-acre redevelopment project bordered

by I-40, Hwy. 54, the Durham Freeway and Davis Drive, is in the process of a massive $1.5 billion transformation being master developed by the Research Triangle Foundation. Site work on roads, utilities and a stream restoration project is about halfway complete. Durham County pitched in $20 million for site preparation and another $10 million came from RTP companies, indicating strong community support for the Hub as an amenity for the area.

Longfellow Real Estate Partners recently announced plans to build a seven-story, 220,000-square-foot office and lab building along I-40 at the Hub. A time frame for construction has not been finalized. Dallas-based KDC will build RTP’s first high-rise and is the primary developer for the remainder of up to 1 million square feet of Class A office space coming to the Hub. Charlotte-based White Point Partners recently dubbed a 125,000-square-foot, mixed-use project it will build there Horseshoe at Hub RTP. The Horseshoe’s retail spaces and offices will encircle a plaza featuring a splash pad; it is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2023. Plans for Hub RTP also include 16 acres of green space, including a central park and the restored stream. The Research Triangle Foundation describes the project as having “the community and feel of a vibrant downtown with the energy of a forward-thinking science and tech park.”

70 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

“We’re really wanting it to be ... a model for what research parks will look like in the future,” said Morgan Weston, senior director of marketing and communications for the Research Triangle Foundation. Their offices recently moved to The Frontier campus, putting them “right in the middle of the action now.” While site work at the Hub continues, RTP employees can enjoy outings to Boxyard RTP, a collection of 15,000 square feet of shipping containers that house restaurants, bars and shops, which opened last spring just west of the Hub RTP property. Boxyard RTP also includes a dog park, outdoor dining and a stage for performances and fitness classes.

Eventually the Hub will be home to 1,200 apartments, and Weston said they are in talks with a hotel as well. Providing the ability for people to walk and bike to work and then find entertainment afterward is “really transforming what it means to work here,” she said.

While Hub RTP is an impressive undertaking, it’s certainly not the only project underway in RTP. Trinity Capital Advisors is completing an adaptive reuse development project called Park Point on the former Nortel Networks campus at Hwy. 54 and South Miami Boulevard. Work on phase two of the 100-acre, 650,000-squarefoot development will be completed this year. Health care company Grail has already moved into Park Point, and Trinity Capital Advisors Partner Jeff Sheehan said more tenants are coming in 2022 (one of those will be Cree LED). He expects Park Point’s four buildings to be fully leased in the first quarter of next year, about three years ahead of schedule. Much like the Hub, Park Point includes green spaces and gathering spaces, a fitness center and on-site food service that will be provided by Clayton-based cafe operator Boulevard West.

“The activity we’re seeing is so strong because the life science demand, the lab space and other life science-related demand, actually accelerated through COVID-19,” Sheehan said. “You’re not taking your hoods and lab equipment and setting them up in a work-from-home scenario.”

Longfellow is also responding to that demand. In September, the company purchased 35 acres at the corner of Hwy. 54 and TW Alexander Drive. Longfellow is calling the project Triangle 54 and intends to build two buildings with a total of 456,000 square feet

Be Part of the

Start

In a rich and fully-lived life, everything is connected to everything else. Inspired by these connections, the possibilities for life will only become more exciting with each year at Chatham Park’s first residential community, the Vineyards.

If you’re ready for a home you love in a community you feel connected to, there’s a place for you here.

VINEYARDSATCP.COM 235 COTTAGE WAY, PITTSBORO NORTH CAROLINA 27312 | 919-278-7687

MILES OF TRAILS | PRIVATE POOL | 10-ACRE PARK | PICKLEBALL | CLOSE TO JORDAN LAKE | WALKABLE TO DOWNTOWN PITTSBORO SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FROM THE $300S | CUSTOM HOMES FROM THE $700S | NEW BUILDERS NOW SELLING

FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS AND STAY UPDATED ON NEW BUILDERS AS THEY'RE ANNOUNCED! Prices and amenities subject to change without notice. © 2021 Chatham Park Investors.

BUSINESS for life science tenants. The company has yet to indicate whether additional amenities such as dining or retail will be included.

“This acquisition will help us meet the strong demand in the market for lab space,” Longfellow Director of Leasing Greg Capps said in a press release. “We’re buying some of the best sites that exist in the RTP area.

Triangle 54 offers great access to Hwy. 54, and it gives us the ability to accommodate the entire ecosystem of life science tenants, from startups looking for smaller spaces to larger companies that need upwards of 250,000 square feet.”

Meanwhile, Pasadena, California-based Alexandria Real Estate Equities recently snagged the 18 acres vacated by the Research Triangle Foundation at 12 Davis Dr., but that’s been one of its smaller purchases. Since 2020, the company has bought around 350 acres of Parmer RTP, a 20-building research and development campus located at TW Alexander and the Durham Freeway and currently home to LabCorp and Duke medical research facilities. Alexandria has announced plans to build a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility there for Cambridge, Massachusettsbased Beam Therapeutics, which is projected for completion in early 2023.

Drugmaker Lilly has also bought portions of Parmer RTP, about 210 acres in total, for a manufacturing facility and other unspecified expansion plans.

Alexandria also bought the 104-acre Genesis property at East Cornwallis Road and the Durham Freeway. While spokesperson Jennifer Gilson said the company had no comment on plans for its properties, California-based DPR Construction has announced it is building a 100,000-square-foot research and development headquarters at Genesis that will be finished in December.

While developers are rushing to build lab spaces, some are eyeing RTP for industrial projects as well. Trinity Capital purchased 48 acres on TW Alexander next to a General Electric Aviation plant, with plans to develop three buildings with a total of 441,000 square feet geared toward e-commerce, suppliers and distributors.

The company announced Alexander Commerce Park as RTP’s first speculative industrial development in years. The project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2022. One of the buildings will be home to The Upper Deck Co., which produces trading cards and other sports memorabilia.

Sheehan said that the shift to e-commerce and home delivery, which accelerated during the pandemic, has increased the company’s interest in investing in industrial spaces.

“In the last 36 months, we’ve gone from virtually zero to developing about 7.5 million square feet across North and South Carolina,” he said. “We have ramped up, and we intend to continue to scale.” – by Brandee Gruener

72 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

DIRECTORY OF BUSINESS RESOURCES

z

Where to Get Started Greater Durham Chamber

of Commerce 300 W. Morgan St., Ste. 1400 919-328-8700 durhamchamber.org Downtown Durham Inc. 115 Market St., Ste. 213 919-682-2800 downtowndurham.com

Economic Development Office of Economic and

Workforce Development 807 E. Main St., Ste. 5-100 919-560-4965 durhamnc.gov

Licensing Finance Department

101 City Hall Plaza Annex 919-560-4455 durhamnc.gov/456/Finance

Other Resources Durham County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division 414 E. Main St. 919-560-7800 dcopublichealth.org/services/ environmental-health Durham County Register of Deeds 201 E. Main St. Administration Bldg. II 919-560-0480 dconc.gov/county-departments/ departments-f-z/register-of-deeds The Small Business Center at Durham Technical Community College The Chesterfield 701 W. Main St., Ste. 203 919-536-7241 durhamtech.edu/sbc National Institute of Minority Economic Development 114 W. Parrish St. 919-956-8889 theinstitutenc.org Small Business and Technology Development Center at North Carolina Central University School of Business 1801 Fayetteville St. C.T. Willis Bldg. Office 130 919-530-7889 sbtdc.org/offices/nccu Partners In Equity pie-nc.org

COWORKING SPACES American Underground @Main

(201 W. Main St.) American Underground @Market (212 W. Main St.) American Underground @Kress (101 W. Main St.) info@americanunderground.com americanunderground.com

The Bullpen (Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship) 215 Morris St., Ste. 300 919-681-9165 entrepreneurship@duke.edu entrepreneurship.duke.edu/the-bullpen The Chill Place 102 E. Main St., Ste. 100 919-908-8000 thechillplace.com Durham Bottling Co. 506 Ramseur St. durhambottling.com Frontier RTP – Building 800 800 Park Offices Dr., Research Triangle Park frontier@rtp.org frontier.rtp.org Locale 321 321 E. Chapel Hill St. 1-833-321-DURM (3876) hello@locale321.com locale321.com Provident1898 The Tower at Mutual Plaza 411 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-925-3340 provident1898.com ReCity Network 112 Broadway St., Ste. B info@recitynetwork.org recitynetwork.org Regus Imperial Business Park 4819 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 400 919-313-4500 regus.com Regus 2530 Meridian Pkwy., third and fourth floors 919-806-4300 regus.com Spaces Mangum Street 555 S. Mangum St., Ste. 100 spacesworks.com/ durham/mangum-street Towerview Office – Page Creek 4804 Page Creek Ln. 919-439-2902 towerviewoffice.com/buildings/ page-creek Venture X Durham – RTP 600 Park Offices Dr., Ste. 300 919-529-5747 venturex.com/locations/durhamfrontier-rtp WeWork – One City Center 110 Corcoran St. 646-389-3922 wework.com/buildings/ one-city-center--raleigh-durham--NC

YOU’VE SPENT 30 YEARS BUILDING YOUR NEST EGG. NOW COMES THE HARD PART: MAKING IT LAST ANOTHER 30.

3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 1001 Durham, NC 27707

Mark Kuhn

President & Founder

3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 1001 Durham, NC 27707

Scott Ranby, CFP® Financial Advisor

CALL 919-493-3233 TO LEARN MORE

INVESTMENT PROPERTY SALES

What we do.

We offer a full-range of commercial real estate services

throughout the Carolinas, with established roots in local markets and proven institutional expertise across our platform.

LAND SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

23

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

RETAIL SERVICES

OFFICE LEASING

years in the industry CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

TENANT REPRESENTATION

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SERVICES

TRINITY-PARTNERS.COM

Half page H_Durham Mag_Durham Inc_General.indd 1

MEDICAL OFFICE

3/22/2021 5:31:11 PM

DURHAMMAG.COM 73

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Wish List • Learn about the value of investing in young children – the return is incredible and lasts for generations (first2000days.org) • Sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – $35/ year provides 12 new books mailed directly to a young child • Support Durham PrezK — distribute Pre-K registration materials • Join us on our “Planting Seeds with The Partnership” Podcast • Make your voice heard — get involved in our early education advocacy efforts

Our Mission To ensure every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed, we lead community strategies for children birth to five and their families that promote healthy development and learning and enhance access to high- quality care.

Background

Brag Lines

Since 1994, Durham’s Partnership for

High-quality early education experiences

Children, a partner in the Smart Start

lay the foundation for school readiness

network, has served our community by

by providing children with dependable,

identifying needs and mobilizing partners

nurturing relationships and safe, stimulating

to benefit the 23,000 young children in

environments that support healthy

Durham. We invest more than $11 million

development. The Partnership engages

annually through Smart Start, Durham PreK/

families, expands access to early education

NC Pre-K, Early Head Start, Dolly Parton’s

in a culturally responsive manner, improves

Imagination Library, and other collaboratives,

childcare, supports teacher compensation,

including Campaign for Grade-Level Reading,

and mobilizes community partners. As a result

Ending Family Homelessness, Transition to

of our efforts DPfC’s Campaign for Grade

Kindergarten, and NCCARES360.

Level Reading program received the 2019 Pacesetter award for strengthening support services and parent success. DPfC is the only Partnership in the state with an apostrophe in its name. We don’t just operate in Durham, we belong to Durham.

• Invest financial resources and intellectual capital through a board committee or work group • Subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Upcoming Events • Apply for Durham PreK programs for children who turn four by August 31 • Apply for Early Head Start programs for pregnant women and children birth to two years

by August 31

Get in Touch!

1201 S. Briggs Ave. Ste. 100 Durham, NC 27703 919-403-6960 Website: dpfc.net Email: mail@dpfc.net

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Save the Date

After a year of virtual events, we are thrilled to announce the Caring House Thirtieth Anniversary Gala will be held once again at Washington Duke Inn on Saturday, April 2, 2022. We hope you’ll join us for a sparkling evening of exquisite dining, live entertainment, dancing and a live auction. Please contact Sasha Zarzour, Director of Development, at (919) 490-5449 or sasha_zarzour@ caringhouse.org for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Now, more than ever, we need help providing well-balanced meals for our guests. Our goal is to provide dinner every weeknight (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to our families. Please contact Kelly Mulhern, Director of Operations, at (919) 490-5449 or operations_manager@ caringhouse.org for more information.

Wish List

• Paper towels • Toilet paper

• Dishwasher detergent • Coffee (k-cups, ground, regular & decaf) • Coffee creamer • Kitchen size (30 gallon) trash bags

Background

Founded in 1992, Caring House provides patients at Duke Cancer Institute with peace of mind by providing affordable housing, a healing environment, and a positive and supportive community. There are 18 bedrooms at Caring House. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a telephone, a television with basic cable, and a DVD player. A large fully-equipped kitchen is shared by guests and their families. Other common areas include a great room, sunroom, dining room, screened porch, healing garden, outdoor kitchen and water garden. In addition to our 18 bedrooms, Caring House has a threebedroom apartment serving Adult Bone Marrow Transplant patients and their caregivers.

Brag Lines

For nearly 30 years, Caring House has served as a place of comfort and community for Duke Cancer Institute patients and their caregivers. At Caring House, we deliver an integrated approach to healing through therapeutic guest programming, a volunteer-based meal program and, most importantly, a positive, uplifting community. Until you have walked a day in our guests’ shoes, you can’t imagine how comforting it is to be surrounded by others moving through a similar experience. Despite cancer - this is where lifelong friendships are made.

Get in Touch!

(919) 490-5449 caringhouse.org 2625 Pickett Rd. Durham, NC 27705 Get Social with us! @Caring_House

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Brag Lines

UMD is Durham’s public shelter for single adults and the backup shelter for families. The program employs best practices, including:

Mission Statement

We connect with the community to end homelessness and fight poverty by offering food, shelter and a future to neighbors in need.

Wish List

• Make a tax-deductible donation. It’s the #1 way to help!

• Volunteer • Donate items needed year-round: food, underwear, twin sheets and towels (white) • Collect basic kitchenware and bedding for move-out kits • Special one-time needs: shoes, backpacks and hand sanitizer

• A low-barrier approach. Clients are not routinely breathalyzed when they enter the shelter, for example. Staff focus on helping residents succeed while maintaining safety.

• A Housing First model. Case managers help shelter residents obtain permanent housing as quickly as possible—affording stability— so they can better tackle other challenges.

• Inclusion. UMD will serve anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, faith or non-faith.

• Shop our Amazon Wishlist

Background

Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) stands in the gap to meet the needs of neighbors facing homelessness, hunger and poverty. Thanks to generous donors and 4,000 volunteers, the program helps more than 6,000 individuals annually through its: • Emergency shelter, which welcomes 800 men, women and children each year, helping 150-200 obtain permanent housing.

• Community Café, which serves three meals a day, every day, or a quarter-million meals a year.

• Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, which provide mostly donated items to 500+ low-wealth households each month.

76 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Get in Touch!

Phone: (919) 682-0538 Website: umdurham.org Email: devel@umdurham.org Follow us: facebook.com/ UrbanMinistriesOfDurham Address: 410 Liberty St Durham, NC 27701

Sponsored By:

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Mission Statement

Safe Families for Children hosts vulnerable children and creates extended family–like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by compassion to keep children safe and families together.

Background

Safe Families for Children is a volunteer driven movement that gives hope and support to families who need help in the greater Raleigh / Durham area.

SFFC reframes how families are supported during a crisis. Parents voluntarily place their children in safe, loving homes where they are cared for while other volunteers wrap around and support the family to help restore stability in their lives. SFFC is dedicated to family stabilization and child abuse prevention with a 95% family reunification rate.

Get Involved!

Safe Families is always looking for volunteers to join our movement of families serving families.

• Host Families open their homes for a short period of time to care for children.

• Family Friends provide encouragement and support to parents or host families.

• Family Coaches walk alongside parents to help them reach their goals and support volunteers.

• Resource Friends give tangible items or professional services to parents and host families.

• Become a Safe Families Church to build a network of families serving families.

Wishlist

• Monetary donations • Gift Cards to grocery stores • Volunteers • Church and Community Partners

Get in Touch!

Safe Families for Children Phone: (919) 346-7051 Online: Raleigh.safe-families.org Instagram - @safefamiliesraleigh Facebook - @SafeFamiliesRaleighNC Email: raleighNC@safefamilies.net Hours: Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm Sponsored By:

“Giving Employers a no-cost alternative to health insurance” Phone: 855-562-5679 Email: MakoRxVIP@makomedical.com Website: mako-rx.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 77

The Ultimate Durham Checklist z Photography by John Michael Simpson

1 2 3 4

Go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming at Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, Lake Michie or the Eno River State Park.

Purchase local produce, meat and eggs from your nearest farmers market (see page 84 to find one by you) or at Perkins Orchard, a year-round farm stand.

Have a big breakfast at Elmo’s Diner and/or Foster’s Market.

Check out the latest exhibit at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and visit the outdoor space

and sculptural garden that connects it to the Rubenstein Arts Center, where you can also peruse exhibits, hear live music or see a dance troupe perform.

Nashua Oraby, Hussein El-Genk and their four children, Zakariyya, Rasheed, Ayyub and Kareema explore the hiking trails at West Point on the Eno.

5

Durham Beer Co., Clouds Brewing, Barrel Culture, Hi-Wire Brewing Co., Starpoint Brewing, Flying Bull Beer Company, Tobacco Wood Brewing, The Glass Jug Beer Lab and/or Durty Bull Brewing Co.

6

Step back in time with a tour of the working West Point Mill at West Point on the Eno. While you’re there, visit the McCown-Mangum House and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography.

Volunteer with a local nonprofit, from Meals on Wheels Durham to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina to Habitat for Humanity of Durham.

Have a locally brewed beer at Bull City Burger and Brewery, Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Fullsteam Brewery, Bull

78 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

7

8 9 10

Stop by the Museum of Durham History to learn about the Bull City and its past.

Have lunch and a pastry at The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop and/or at Guglhupf.

Stock up on drinks at Beer Durham and then hop on the Bull City Laughs bus for a comedy tour around the city.

11 12

Catch a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Meet local artisans and find beautifully crafted pottery, jewelry, illustrations, woodwork and more at the Durham Craft Market or at The Artisan Market at 305.

13 14 15 16 17

Take your rambunctious youngsters to Durham’s most central playground, Mount Merrill.

Take a workshop on how to build a terrarium, hang macrame planters and create floral arrangements at plant and gift shop The ZEN Succulent.

Play a game of pickup basketball on the refurbished and colorful courts at Hillside Park.

20

Become a member of the University Club on the 17th floor of University Tower. Often referred to as “The Pickle” by locals, the tower is home to offices and a penthouse restaurant and bar.

21 22 23 24

Attend an exhibition opening at any of our incredible galleries and at Golden Belt, a renovated former textile factory.

Make movie night more interesting with unique popcorn flavors from The Mad Popper.

Watch or join in the action at the Durham Skate Park – make sure to wear your helmet!

Check out work by African American artists at the art museum at N.C. Central University.

25

Grab an interesting beer, cider or bottle of wine from Sam’s Bottle Shop, Beer Study, Beer Durham, Growler Grlz, The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Ramblers, The Oak House, LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage or Hope Valley Wine & Beverage.

26 27 28 29

Attend a service at Duke Chapel (in person or online).

Take a continuing education course at Duke University or walk the campus for its Gothic architecture.

Sign up for in-home private classes with Durham Spirits Company.

Come to a blues show at The Blue Note Grill. 

Visit The Durham Hotel’s rooftop bar and watch the sunset, cocktail in hand.

Recycle your old technology with Triangle Ecycling, which handles computer refurbishing and has a strong youth education program with Durham Public Schools, teaching handson computer repair skills to students.

18 19

When its season returns, take in a Durham Bulls game.

Pick up your groceries at the locally owned Bulldega Urban Market or the Durham Co-op Market.

The Bulls took on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of a crowd of 2,737 during their May 11, 2021, home opener.

DURHAMMAG.COM 79

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST

41

Join the Fullsteam Ahead! Run Club with Bull City Running Co.

or Fleet Feet’s Ponyrun at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

42

Or sign up for the free Durham, NC parkrun, a weekly timed 5K race that takes place every Saturday – rain or shine – at Southern Boundaries Park.

43 44

Get a season pass to the Museum of Life and Science and take the

kiddos often.

Trek around Duke’s East Campus with your dog while raising money

for the Animal Protection Society of Durham during the annual Walk for the Animals.

Bull City Soul Struck rounded out American Dance Festival’s The Stars Are Out show at Mystic Farm & Distillery with an audience-engaging hip-hop performance in June 2021.

30

Find new, used or children’s books at our local bookstores The Regulator Bookshop, Letters Bookshop, Books Do Furnish a Room, Golden Fig Books, Wentworth & Leggett Books and Rofhiwa Book Cafe.

31 32 33 34 35

Catch at least one performance during the American Dance Festival.

In the middle of summer, find respite from the heat with an ice-cold, homemade Fahsyrah’s Lemonade.

Get crafty at creative reuse center The Scrap Exchange, and visit its thrift store while you’re there.

Enjoy a beer while you wait to get a haircut at Rock’s Bar and Hair Shop.

Visit Bennett Place, the site of the largest surrender in the Civil War.

80 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

36 37

Sample our tastiest restaurants-onwheels by visiting a food truck at our local breweries.

Order coffee from one of our local roasters – Counter Culture, Little Waves Coffee Roasters, Bean Traders, Joe Van Gogh or Beyu Caffe – or tea from Jeddah’s Tea.

38 39 40

A fan of vinyl? Peruse (either online or in person) the impressive collection of LPs at Chaz’s Bull City Records, Carolina Soul Records or Hunky Dory.

Catch a live show with Duke Performances.

When it reopens in the spring 2022, take a tour of the Duke Lemur Center, which houses the largest group of these endangered primates in the world.

45 46 47

Better yet, adopt a shelter pet from APS of Durham.

Spend a spring afternoon at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Celebrate our nationally renowned food and beverage scene at Sip + Savor, an annual culinary event hosted

by Durham Magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine, Chatham Magazine and Heart of NC Weddings.

48 49 50

Enjoy small bites and a rosé flight (or your own favorite style of wine) at The Wine Feed.

Have a hearty burger at King’s Sandwich Shop, Dain’s Place, Bull City Burger and Brewery, Only Burger, Burger Bach and/or QueenBurger.

Get a cocktail on tap – or a Miller High Life – and a Frito pie at The Accordion Club.

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST

April Xayavong and her daughter, Josie, (she was 7 months old in August 2021), smell the flowers at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

51 52 53

Take a picture with Major the Bull in CCB Plaza.

Take your pick of the day’s catch – delivered fresh from the Carolina coast every day – at Saltbox Seafood Joint.

Support artists from around the globe at Bull City Fair Trade.

54 55 56 57

Play a round of golf at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and/or the Hillandale Golf Course.

Take a selfie at the Duke Arts Annex’s Satellite Park.

Hear ordinary people tell extraordinary stories at The Monti.

Get creative at the Durham Pixel Wall at Durham Central Park.

58 59 60

Cut into a fresh slice of pizza with your own pair of scissors at Pompieri Pizza; housed in Durham’s original fire station, pompieri means firefighter in Italian.

Enjoy a popsicle on the front steps of LocoPops – a dessert cafe that serves Mexican-style frozen treats.

Spend a night at unique local hotels JB Duke Hotel, Washington Duke Inn, Durham Marriott, Unscripted Durham, 21c Museum Hotel, Morehead Manor, Arrowhead Inn or The Durham Hotel.

61

Tour Duke Homestead State Historic Site, the early home, factories and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco.  Durham, NC parkrun celebrated its eighth anniversary on June 26, 2021. The free, timed 5K takes place every Saturday at 8 a.m., and runners just need to register online to participate.

DURHAMMAG.COM 81

You’re new to Durham County...

Here’s how we can help you...

Get Involved Durham County Government has approximately 43 active advisory boards referred to as Boards and Commissions.

Citizens of Durham County may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. Interested citizens should fill out an application and send it to the Clerk to the Board’s Office. All applications will be considered for upcoming vacancies. Selections are made and announced by the Durham Board of County Commissioners.

CLERK TO THE BOARD 200 E. Main St. | 919-560-0025 | BoardsandCommissions@dconc.gov

Register to Vote If you are registering for the first time in Durham County, or if you are changing your party affiliation, you may do so by submitting a voter registration form. You may mail your completed voter registration form to Durham County Board of Elections.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS 201 N. Roxboro St. | 919-560-0700

Check Out Library Services Durham County Library is proud to serve the community at library locations across the county. Every day staff works to achieve the Durham County Library mission to encourage discovery, connect the community, and lead in literacy.

The Durham County Library offers in-person and virtual programming for all ages, has an extensive collection of reading material available at each location and digitally. Visit durhamcountylibrary.org to see all DCo Library has to offer!

MAIN LIBRARY 300 N. Roxboro Rd. | 919-560-1000

Obtain Important Records The Durham Register of Deeds is an elected position that manages a centralized location for the recording of legal documents such as records real estate deeds and other land titles. Certified copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates and military documents (DD-214) are examples of records that can be obtained from the Durham County Register of Deeds. Military Documents (DD-214).

REGISTER OF DEEDS 201 E. Main St. | 919-560-0480

Improve Your Wellbeing The Durham County Department of Social Services’ mission is to partner with individuals, families and the community to help our residents achieve physical, social, and financial well-being. The departments priorities are: • Every child has access to quality early education programming.

• Every senior age 55 or older has access to quality services that support health, safety, and financial well-being.

• Everyone has a safe home, a living wage, employment, and financial stability. Everyone has access to affordable healthcare.

• Youth are engaged as a vital resource in our community.

SOCIAL SERVICES 414 E. Main St. | 919-560-8000

For additional information about Durham County Government services, visit dconc.gov.

PHOTO BY DISCOVER DURHAM

A Healthy, Happy Community

A Flourishing Community

Public Health

Economic Development

The Durham County Department of Public Health is truly embedded in the community and making sure our residents have access to all the tools they need to lead healthy and happy lives here in Durham. During the pandemic, the Health Department has led the county’s COVID-19 response, from providing information and resources, to coordinating testing, and finally leading the charge in vaccinating our residents. We’re proud to play a central role in keeping our residents healthy so that Durham can remain the vibrant and thriving community it is today.

While some segments of Durham’s economy continue to recover from the pandemic, many of our industries continue to thrive. Life sciences is among thriving industries with Durham being home to 40% of the state’s life sciences companies and the Triangle having the 5th ranked life sciences cluster in the country. In addition to growth in biotech, thousands of new jobs have been created in the areas of tech, cleantech, and agtech as well. With Durham County support, Durham Technical Community College is starting an enhanced scholarship program that offers wrap-around support services that will help prepare residents for careers in biopharma. To better support our small businesses, Durham’s Forward Cities has received a Small Business Administration Community Navigator Grant to help create a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem in partnership with community and institutional organizations. Economic development is flourishing as such an exciting pace in Durham. A robust talent pipeline, growing innovation network, and diverse opportunities are among the benefits that we offer to businesses that anchor or expand in our area. Will your business be next?

PUBLIC HEALTH

414 E. Main St | 919-560-7600

Follow Us: @durhamcountygov @durhamcountygov @durhamcounty

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 201 E. Main St. | dco-ed.com

Subscribe: @dcowebmaster bit.ly/SubscribeDTWO

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST

“A dream of mine,” owner Jennings Brody calls the new Parker & Otis space at American Tobacco Campus, one that brings out the fun-loving child in every adult.

62 63 64

Grab a doughnut from Monuts and/or a biscuit from Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken.

Get a library card at your closest Durham County Library branch (especially the newly renovated Main Library!).

Walk, run or bike the American Tobacco Trail.

84 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

65 66

Take a dip in the pool at Unscripted Durham’s Patio Lounge.

Virtually attend the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, a renowned international event that features dozens of new films.

67 68 69

See a retro movie at The Carolina Theatre.

Grab a sandwich at Toast and have lunch outside as you watch the hustle and bustle of Five Points.

Watch the movie “Bull Durham.”

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST

70 71 72

Shop for interesting gifts at Dolly’s Vintage and Gibson Girl Vintage.

Go on a date night at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.

Pick up a bottle of any of Alley Twenty Six’s homemade tonics or syrups, or try it in a cocktail at the bar.

73 74

Get a scoop (or two) of Vietnamese coffee or salted butter caramel ice cream from The Parlour.

Rent a scooter and ride down Black Wall Street.

Along the way, stop to read the signs on Parrish Street and learn about the historic hub of African American businesses and financial services.

75 76

Go to a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Grab a cup of drinking chocolate and churros, or a coffee with black lava salt, at Cocoa Cinnamon’s Lakewood location.

77

Explore our burgeoning craft beverage scene: Try Bull City Ciderworks’ Smooth Hoperator cider, Durham Distillery’s Conniption gin, Graybeard Distillery’s Bedlam Vodka, The Brothers Vilgalys’ Krupnikas, Honeygirl Meadery and Mystic Bourbon Liqueur.

Eric Cooper, Banks Cooper, Tatum Cooper and Sheena Cooper walk down the Durham County Main Library’s light-filled central staircase.

78 79 80 81

Visit the eight chef-driven restaurants, coffee shop, bar, florist and apothecary, and event space, all under one roof at the Durham Food Hall.

Appreciate live music of all genres at Motorco Music Hall or The Pinhook.

Visit NorthStar Church of the Arts for a performance, art exhibit, movie screening or Sunday service (programming offered online and in person).

Go on a shopping spree to boutiques like MODE Consignment, Exotique, Smitten, Bano, Indio, Vintage Home South, Vaguely Reminiscent, Parker & Otis and Vert & Vogue.

82 83 84

Keep an eye out for estate sales from Everything But Grannie’s Panties

and go on a treasure hunt for antiques, collectibles and salvaged goods.

Join or volunteer with the Durham Bike Co-op, or become a member to access tools and assistance, learn mechanical skills, or get a used bicycle.

Watch an oversized vehicle get caught on the “Can Opener” bridge, a 12foot, 4-inch tall bridge at the corner of Peabody and Gregson streets. Viral videos of tall trucks smashing into the low-hanging bridge have caught the attention of millions online at 11foot8.com.

85

Walk through American Tobacco Campus, home to the famous Lucky Strike Tower, an eclectic mix of restaurants and retail, a beautiful green space and quarter-mile long river. 

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST

Mark Your Calendar Annual festivals, markets, celebrations and more

z SPRING MARCH

FLORENCE FORTH ROAD RACE A competitive 10K race and a 5K run/walk through Durham’s historic neighborhoods, with the start and finish at Bull City Running Co.’s downtown store. The race is organized by a local family in memory of their daughter, Florence, who died of autoimmune encephalitis at age 6. All proceeds support the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, educating doctors and improving clinical care.

919-964-0454; florenceforth.org GREAT HUMAN RACE This annual fundraiser, a 5K run/walk and timed race, benefits more than 100 nonprofit organizations. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-321-8910; thevolunteercenter.org SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS SPRING PLANT SALE Expert advice from staff horticulturists, and a wide variety of plants for all types of garden spaces. The members-only preview sale is March 25. This event also takes place in in the fall. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; 919-684-3698; gardens.duke.edu/events/ plant-sales BULL CITY FOOD & BEER EXPERIENCE This eighth annual event features food from 30 Triangle restaurants paired with breweries. Guests will get unlimited food and beer samplings throughout all three floors of the Durham Performing Arts Center, along with options from local food trucks. Proceeds benefit Band Together NC and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; dpacnc.com APRIL FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL This four-day international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema, displaying more than 100 films as well as discussions and panels, celebrates its 25th year of welcoming filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to the Bull City. Various locations; 919-687-4100; fullframefest.org DURHAM CRAFT MARKET This outdoor market has more than 30 rotating artists who showcase their work every Saturday morning from April through the Saturday before

86 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Thanksgiving, plus an additional holiday market in December. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; durhamcraftmarket.com

competition will be held throughout April at various locations. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org

CROP WALK The 48th annual event combines fun and fundraising to combat hunger locally and around the world. Durham’s event has raised $4 million since its inception in 1974.

Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr.; 919-451-7203; durhamcropwalk.org

MAY

DURHAM BULLS BASEBALL The Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays begin their minor league season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Through September. DBAP, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-956-2855; durhambulls.com DOG GONE EGG HUNT Bring your doggo to West Point on the Eno, where they will experience an egg hunt – canine style! West Point on the Eno, 5101 N. Roxboro St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org CANINE FIELD DAY Join Durham Parks & Recreation for a fun day in the park with your canine friend.

There will be opportunities to watch and participate in activities and competitions, such as the Hyperflite Skyhoundz disc dog competition. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355, dprplaymore.org LIVING HISTORIC CIVIL WAR SURRENDER The 156th anniversary event commemorating the end of the Civil War with lectures and special tours.

Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com ANNUAL CIVIL WAR SCHOOL DAYS Tours for the public, plus private and home-school groups allowing students to visit life as it was during the American Civil War. Reservations required.

Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Go green and enjoy a day filled with entertainment, hands-on environmental education workshops, sustainability vendors and more. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org DINO EGG HUNT Unearth colorful eggs, take a photo with the resident dino, and dig up some real fossils for the personal collection on the museum’s Dinosaur Trail, which will be full of activity, adventure and prehistoric dinosaur excitement. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org DURHAM SENIOR GAMES Designed to promote health year-round, this Olympics-style competition gives participants 50 years old and older the chance to compete in more than 30 sporting events and 20 art forms. The

PRESERVATION DURHAM HOME TOUR Each year, Preservation Durham – whose mission is to protect Durham’s historic assets – offers the public a glimpse into a different historic neighborhood or thematic group of historic properties. This year’s tour will look in on homes of the Tudor Revival style. Various Durham locations; 919-682-3036; preservationdurham.org GREEK FESTIVAL Experience the flavors, sights, sounds and traditions of Greece at this annual event sponsored by the parishioners and friends of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

Admission is free, and a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales benefit the Durham Rescue Mission. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy. 751; durhamgreekfestival.org BIMBE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL The national award-winning festival commemorates its 52nd anniversary as one of the oldest cultural festivals in the state. This family-oriented event celebrates African and African American history, culture and traditions. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org APS WALK FOR THE ANIMALS A 1.5-mile walk that raises awareness and funds for the nearly 6,000 homeless, neglected and abused animals of Durham County each year. Grab friends and colleagues, form a team and compete for various prizes! Duke University’s East Campus, 712 Broad St.; 919-560-0640; apsofdurham.org DURHAM BLUES AND BREWS FESTIVAL Sway to the blues while enjoying North Carolina brews during this festival hosted by the Exchange Club of Greater Durham at Durham Central Park.

Proceeds are donated to local charities, including the Exchange Family Center.

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE Visitors can pay respects to fallen soldiers throughout the years. This event comes from the post-Civil War “Decoration Day” and includes military historians portraying soldiers from each era of our nation’s history. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com/specialevents

SUMMER JUNE SIP + SAVOR @ DPAC Eat, drink and listen to music as Durham Magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine, Chatham Magazine and Heart of NC Weddings pair

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST food from more than 30 of the top local restaurants with wines from around the world. The event takes over the Durham Performing Arts Center and includes an on-stage experience. A portion of the proceeds support a local nonprofit.

DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; 919-933-1551; sipandsavornc.com RUNNING OF THE BULLS Durham’s premier community road race and USA Track and Field 8K State Championship takes runners on a hilly, scenic course through downtown’s historic landmarks and revitalized neighborhoods before finishing with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Durham Athletic Park.

500 Corporation St.; 919-265-3904; bullcityrunning.com BEAVER QUEEN PAGEANT This unique and often wacky – in a good way! – pageant started in 2003 when the construction of I-85 threatened the Duke Park beavers. Contestants dress up in themed costumes, vying for the title of Beaver Queen by bribing the judges, all to benefit the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St.; beaverqueen.org PLAYLIST CONCERT SERIES Every first Friday from May to October, Durham Central Park presents a free concert series featuring national and local artists – rain or shine. Food trucks, craft beer and cider on site. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL The largest and most influential modern dance festival in the world, featuring more than two dozen modern dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, teachers and students participating in classes and performances. Various locations; 919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org

game and enjoy a dynamic fireworks show following the game. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org PORK, PICKLES AND PEANUTS (TENATIVE) A day of family-friendly activities celebrating North Carolina food culture and history. This tasty event includes barbecue and pie contests, giving festival-goers the opportunity to vote for their favorites, plus face painting, crafts, games and raffles. Free of charge.

Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO One of the region’s premier Fourth of July celebrations with music on five stages, craft artists, local foods and a beer garden – all on the banks of the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-620-9099, ext. 203; enofest.org 

[

] “Come See Why Life’s Better at the Bach!”

New Zealand pasture-raised beef and lamb Mid-Atlantic raw bar • Roasted oysters • PEI mussels Organic cage-free chicken • Black bean patties Fresh-cut fries • Salads • Seasonal cocktails Southern hemisphere-inspired wine selection 30 Craft beers on tap • 16 Bach-made dipping sauces

N.C. JUNETEENTH Celebrating the end of slavery, this fun, educational and uplifting day features live entertainment, food, vendors, exhibitors and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth.

Corner of East Main and Roxboro streets; 919-916-1640; spectacularmag.com ROCK THE PARK Durham Parks & Recreation offers this free summer series that includes outdoor concerts and movies on the big screen through August. On-site food vendors and food will be available for purchase.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Various parks; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org JULY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Celebrate patriotism and civic pride with Durham Parks & Recreation and the Durham Bulls. Attend the baseball

2021

(919) 973-4416 THEBURGERBACH.COM THE SHOPS AT ERWIN MILL • 737 NINTH STREET, DURHAM  BURGER BACH - DURHAM

 BURGERBACH

DURHAMMAG.COM 87

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST AUGUST BULL MOON RIDE AND RUN A family-friendly evening 5K run/walk and 6.5- or 12-mile bike ride through downtown to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-682-0516; riderunforhabitat.org OUTSOUTH QUEER FILM FESTIVAL The second-largest film festival in the Southeast and the largest cultural arts event serving the LGBTQ+ community in the Carolinas, with world premiere screenings and thousands of tickets sold each year. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/ncglff BLACK AUGUST IN THE PARK A festival that inspires and connects people of African descent to assert their value and engage in social and cultural change. The event is reminiscent of a Black family reunion or a homecoming, with an additional emphasis on providing a platform for, and elevating the causes of social justice organizations.

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; blackaugustinthepark.com HARVEST AND HORNWORM FESTIVAL (TENTATIVE) Cultural and arts festival centered on tobacco harvesting, curing and related activities in the fields and at the barn. Featuring local artists, costumed interpreters, entertainment and refreshments. Free of charge.

Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org

FALL SEPTEMBER BULL CITY RUMBLE A world-renowned vintage motorcycle and scooter rally hosted by Ton Up NC on Labor Day weekend. This event promotes the riding, restoration and racing of vintage motorcycles in a fun environment with food, drinks and an after-party.

Brightleaf District; bullcityrumble.com POOCH PLUNGE Enjoy a fun-filled day at the pool, along with your four-legged best friend. Hillside Pool, 1221 Sawyer St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org CENTERFEST The longest running street arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham, featuring paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, entertainment, food and fun. City Center; 919-560-2719; centerfest.durhamarts.org PRIDE DURHAM N.C. The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event in the area, the parade stretches 2 miles and features more than

88 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

110 marching groups. The festival includes more than 100 vendors every year. Duke University’s East Campus, 1304 Campus Dr.; pride@lgbtqcenterofdurham.com; pridedurhamnc.org BEER, BLUES & BBQ The fundraising event for Bennett Place Historic Site features local barbecue, brews and blues music. Proceeds benefit the expansion, upkeep and restoration projects of the site. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com/ special-events LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Organized by the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill, this festival has featured work by Latin filmmakers from more than 20 countries in 13 languages, screening films and inviting speakers on issues such as migration and globalization. Through October. Various locations around Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh; 919-681-3883; latinfilmfestivalnc.com OCTOBER BULL CITY RACE FEST AND FOOD TRUCK RODEO Run 1 mile, 5 miles or a half marathon while raising money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham – then restore your energy with the downtown food truck rodeo, beer garden and kids’ zone. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; bullcityracefest.com HALLOWEEN PHANTASMAGORIA Wander Duke Homestead after dark and see what Victorian-era wonders you find.

Explore historical concepts of awe, wonder and spiritualism, plus experience Halloween traditions from generations past. A one-ofa-kind Halloween experience not designed to scare! Tickets required. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org PHOENIXFEST Celebrate Durham’s Hayti community with a parade, vendors and food. The parade starts at Fayetteville Street and Elmira Avenue and ends at the intersection of Fayetteville and Piedmont Avenue.

919-680-2878; phoenixfestdurham.com CLICK! PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL The month-long festival brings together exhibitions and programming while fostering dialogue between photographers and community members, all in hopes of inspiring artistic excellence, supporting professional development and promoting community engagement. clickphotofest.org BARKTOBERFEST Durham Parks & Recreation and Beyond Fences provide a fun afternoon for Durham’s canine residents. Your support helps promote a dog-friendly community and provides services to people and their pets in underserved areas. Durham

Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS Celebrate fall every Saturday and Sunday in October with pumpkins, crafts and train rides. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home, then enjoy seasonal crafts and carnival games. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org NOVEMBER DURHAM LIONS PANCAKE JAMBOREE Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, good company, live entertainment, celebrity pancake flippers and lots of fun at this event, which supports the Durham Lions Club’s service programs. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St.; 405-269-1506 for ticket information; e-clubhouse.org/sites/ durham2nc/page-10.php TAILS AT TWILIGHT GALA Well-groomed event with silent and live auctions benefiting the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-560-0640; apsofdurham.org/ tails-at-twilight

WINTER DECEMBER CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT A celebration of an 1870 Christmas with evening candlelight tours featuring period decorations, dancing, caroling, hot apple cider and other goodies. Tickets required. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-627-6990; dukehomestead.org HOLIDAY PARADE & FUN FEST Watch dynamic floats and cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, community groups and more as they make their way through downtown. Also enjoy snow sledding, holiday performances, a community care corner, food and non-food vendors and a visit from Santa. Downtown; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org SANTA PAWS Bring your canine friend to meet Santa.

Santa will be available for photos with your pet. Durham Armory, 212 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org N.C. JAZZ ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY CONCERT Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays as the performance group brings the spirit of the season to Hayti. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org SANTA TRAIN At the museum’s largest annual fundraising event and holiday tradition, dash and dance your way through an inflatable forest and an enchanting rainbow light tunnel. Sip complimentary hot chocolate under thousands of lights or grab a light snack at Sprout Café. Get crafty with takehome activities, have your face painted by

THE ULTIMATE DURHAM CHECKLIST makeup artists, and indulge in the “Science of Santa.” Skate in your socks on the synthetic “ice rink” or warm up in the Magic Wings Butterfly House. Then, climb aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railway for a memorable night time train ride to the North Pole to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org LUCKY STRIKE TOWER LIGHTING The annual lighting of the Lucky Strike Tower includes local performers, holiday music, festive lights and more.

American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; 919-433-1566; americantobacco.co HANUKKAH FESTIVAL Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Jewish Federation of Durham-Chapel Hill. There will be kids’ activities, games and crafts, holiday foods for sale including sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) and latkes, interactive menorahs, opportunities to learn more about the holiday and a community shuk (gift and craft market). Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-354-4936; levinjcc.org/calendar/hanukkah-festival-2 KWANZAA CELEBRATION Held on the fifth day of Kwanzaa, this family-friendly event includes entertainment by local and regional artists. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St.; 919-354-2750; dprplaymore.org KWANZAA FESTIVAL A cultural community event with a marketplace, workshops, movement and music classes, food vendors, performers, a candle lighting ceremony and a film. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org CHRISTMAS IN THE PIEDMONT Visit Bennett Place and witness how Christmas was celebrated in the Piedmont Carolinas during the American Civil War. Historians decorate the farm in the fashion of the time, and there are also cooking demonstrations and packages in the main house. Soldiers demonstrate Christmas in the field and, of course, Ole St. Nick is on-site. Complimentary hot apple cider is available, as well as a bake sale; all proceeds go to the site’s preservation. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com/ special-events MITZVAH DAY Join hundreds of volunteers from around the region in community service on Christmas Day with the Jewish Federation of Durham-Chapel Hill. There will be opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to volunteer and do good for others. Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-354-4936; levinjcc.org/about-mitzvah-day JANUARY KWANZAA FEST The African American Dance Ensemble’s annual Kwanzaa festival focuses on family, friends and the fruits of the Earth.

It takes place on the seventh day of Kwanzaa, which is dedicated to Imani, or faith. The event features a children’s village, dance and drumming classes, arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment from dance ensembles and more.

Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be given to a local nonprofit. Durham Armory; 212 Foster St.; 919-560-2729; aadekwanzaafest.wixsite.com/kwanzaafest CAROLINA GODIVA NEW YEAR’S DAY RUN The track club’s annual 8K run to get everyone moving after the holidays. Duke School, 3716 Erwin Rd.; 919-260-7980; carolinagodiva.org TRIANGLE RESTAURANT WEEK A weeklong celebration of culinary excellence where participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the finest cuisine in the region. trirestaurantweek.com

RETRO FILM SERIES Double features of movies in all genres from 1920-1999. Most Fridays through the end of June. Celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-5603030; carolinatheatre.org/films/festivals/retro-film-series FEBRUARY N.C. MLK/BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE & BLOCK PARTY The parade features marching bands, step/dance teams, floats and more; a block party on Burlington Avenue, from Fayetteville Street to Neebo Street; a DJ, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, vendors and more. 919-916-1640; spectacularmag.com AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW Family-friendly day of traditional American Indian dancing, music, crafts, art and food. The event hosts American Indian dancers, musicians and artists from across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and is a fun way to learn about and celebrate the region’s rich American Indian culture. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad St.; 919-416-2852; ncssm.edu/powwow NEVERMORE FILM FESTIVAL Created in 1999, this festival is a juried competition that programs brand-new genres from around the world. More than 500 features and short films have screened at the festival in its 23-year run. Accepting submissions for horror, sciencefiction, mystery, thriller and action-adventure, it has gained an international reputation as one of the premier genre festivals in the U.S. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore

Durham County Library

We invite you to

explore our library system Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701 l (919) 560-0100 East Regional Library 211 Lick Creek Ln., Durham, NC 27703 l (919) 560-0203 North Regional Library 221 Milton Rd., Durham, NC 27712 l (919) 560-0231 South Regional Library 4505 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC 27713 l (919) 560-7410 Southwest Regional Library 3605 Shannon Rd., Durham, NC 27707 l (919) 560-8590 Bragtown Branch Library 3200 Dearborn Dr., Durham, NC 27704 l (919) 560-0210 Stanford L. Warren Branch Library Temporarily Closed Learn more about our resourses & services at:

DurhamCountyLibrary.org

DURHAMMAG.COM 89

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

pet resources A guide to area vets, animal hospitals,

Chocolate Labrador Cora and her owners Dexter Blackwell and Michael Little live in the Trinity Park neighborhood.

groomers, boarders N pet sitters

z

Veterinary Services

Academy Veterinary Hospital 1000 N. Miami Blvd., Ste. 247 avh.vetstreet.com; 919-688-6628 Special services: boarding and dental care.

Alexander at the Park Veterinary Hospital 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 125 alexanderattheparkvethospital.com; 919-484-9900 Special services: dental care, radiographs, neuters, surgery.

Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital 101 Bahama Rd., Bahama bahamaroadvet.com; 919-471-4103 Special services: dental care and online pharmacy.

90 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Banfield Pet Hospital Three locations: 202 W. Hwy. 54, Ste. 505; 919-316-1046 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101; 919-402-8801 1720 N. Pointe Dr.; 919-620-8142 banfield.com The Bird Hospital: Avian Veterinarian Services 3039 University Dr. thebirdvet.com; 919-490-3001 Provides health care to birds only.

BluePearl Veterinary Specialty Hospital 7015 N.C. Hwy. 751 bluepearlvet.com; 919-600-6600 Special services: 24/7 emergency care.

Broadway Veterinary Hospital 205 Broadway St. bvhdurham.com; 919-973-0292 Special services: dental care, acupuncture and medical boarding for dogs and cats.

Bull City Veterinary Hospital 605 Fernway Ave. bullcityveterinary.com; 919-973-3434 Special services: laser therapy and Chinese medicine.

Carver Street Animal Hospital 2703 Carver St. carverstreetanimalhospital.com; 919-477-7319 Special services: dental care and bathing.

The Cat Hospital of Durham & Chapel Hill 5319 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 102B cathospitaldurhamch.com; 919-489-5142 Special services: dental care and boarding.

PET RESOURCES

Colony Park Animal Hospital 3102 Sandy Creek Dr. cpah.net; 919-424-0508 Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming.

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital 206 W. Cornwallis Rd. cornwallispetcare.com; 919-489-9194 Special services: dental care, boarding and grooming.

Durham Animal Hospital 4306 N. Roxboro St. durhamanimalhospital.com; 919-620-7387 Special services: boarding.

Eno Animal Hospital 116 Goodwin Rd. enoanimalhospital.com; 919-471-0308 Special services: laser therapy, dental care, boarding and grooming.

Looking for a best friend to share your new home with?

z

Visit the Animal Protection Society of Durham!

Adoption fees for cats are $95 and $50 for the second cat when adopting two together. Dog adoption fees range from $100 to $175. Fees for other animals vary.

Same-day adoptions are now available at the shelter, which is located at 2117 E. Club Blvd. Send an email to adopt@apsofdurham.org if you are interested in adopting any of the animals in foster care. For more information, visit apsofdurham.org.

Triangle Veterinary Hospital 3301 Old Chapel Hill Rd. trianglevet.com; 919-489-2391 Special services: dental care, stem cell therapy, boarding and grooming.

Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital 608 Morreene Rd. tvrhdurham.com; 919-489-0615 Special services: 24/7 emergency care.

Tyson Animal Hospital 5415 N.C. Hwy. 55 tysonanimalhospital.com; 919-544-8297 Special services: acupuncture, boarding, bathing and dental care.

Urban Tails Veterinary Hospital 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-155 urbantails.vet; 984-219-2579 Special services: dental care. 

Local Mobile Veterinary Service 2409 Barrymore Ave. localmobilevet.com; 919-219-4919 New Hope Animal Hospital 5016 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. nhah.com; 919-490-2000 Special services: dental care and boarding.

North Paw Animal Hospital 5106 Guess Rd. northpawanimalhospital.com; 919-471-1471 Special services: dental care, laser therapy, boarding and grooming.

Page Point Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 115 Page Point Circle pagepointnc.com; 919-647-9691 Special services: dental care, boarding, grooming and day care.

Park Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care 735 W. N.C. Hwy. 54 parkveterinaryhospital.com; 919-736-6797 Special services: dental care, laser therapy and boarding.

Quail Roost Animal Hospital 120 Quail Roost Farm Rd., Rougemont quailroostanimalhospital.com; 919-471-0737 Special services: dental care and equine care.

Southpoint Animal Hospital 5601 Fayetteville Rd. southpointpets.com; 919-226-0043 Special services: acupuncture, chiropractic and behavioral classes.

Thrive Pet Healthcare 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 thrivevet.com; 984-219-8583 Special services: dental care.

HAPPY TEAM HAPPY VISITS HAPPY PETS!

2021

Thank you for voting us Durham Magazine’s 2021 Best Vet. We’re a one-stop shop for your fur baby. Join our happy family!

(919) 471-0308 • ENOANIMALHOSPITAL.COM

DURHAMMAG.COM 91

PET RESOURCES Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina 3653 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. A vdcnc.com; 919-321-4878 Special services: advanced dental care, restorative dentistry and 3D imaging.

Westside Animal Hospital 3653 Hillsborough Rd. westsideanimal.com; 919-383-5578 Special services: acupuncture, laser therapy and dental care.

White Oak Mobile Vet Serves the South Durham area. whiteoakmobilevet.com; 919-880-0788 Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital 1012 Broad St. willowoakvet.com; 919-908-6744 Special services: dental care.

Grooming

Beth’s Barks N Bubbles 2710 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 3 facebook.com/bethsbarksnbubbles; 919-824-5947 Special services: nail trimming, nail dremel, teeth brushing and hair dyes.

Dog Stylists Inc. 3401 University Dr., Ste. C dogstylistsinc.com; 919-489-9364 Special services: medicated soaks.

Elliotte’s Pet Spa & Salon Inc. 3002 Guess Rd. elliottespetspa.com; 919-381-5906 Special services: flea treatments and nail trimming for dogs and cats.

Pampered Pooch 3123 N. Roxboro St. durhampamperedpooch.com; 919-220-1083 Special services: flea treatments and nail trimming for dogs – standard grooming.

Pam’s Paw Prints 2919 Guess Rd. pams-paw-prints.business.site; 919-471-4729 Special services: dog grooming.

Petco (Southpoint) 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1012 stores.petco.com/nc/durham; 919-572-9638 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats, pet hospital, dog training classes.

Petco (South Square) 4011 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. stores.petco.com/nc/durham; 919-401-2464 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

92 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Petropolitan Dog Grooming 8123 Herndon Rd. petropolitandoggrooming.com; 919-321-2668 Special services: nail filing. Serves dogs up to 65 pounds.

PetSmart (North Pointe Shopping Center) 1720 N. Pointe Dr. petsmart.com; 919-471-6474 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

PetSmart (Patterson Place) 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101 petsmart.com; 919-403-6902 Special services: nail trimming for dogs and cats.

Puppy Love Pet Grooming 5410 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. B puppylove-rdu.com; 919-572-6699 Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming.

U Dirty Dog Self Wash Spa 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 255 udirtydogselfwash.com; 919-237-2444 Special services: teeth brushing and nail trimming for dogs, as well as self-wash stations.

Boarding

The Barkmore House 3706 Kilgo Dr. thebarkmorehouse.com; 919-259-0335 Dog boarding.

Camp Bow Wow – Durham 2612 S. Miami Blvd. campbowwow.com/durham; 919-321-8971 Dog day care, boarding, training and grooming, baths, nails.

Camp Bow Wow – North Durham 4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Ste. 190 campbowwow.com/north-durham; 919-309-4959 Dog day care, boarding and grooming.

Creature Comforts Inn 200 W. Cornwallis Rd. creaturecomfortsinn.com; 919-489-1490 Dog, cat, avian and exotic pet boarding, dog day care, and dog and cat bathing.

Dog Tales Day Camp and Boarding 1204 Patterson Rd. dogtalesnc.com; 919-691-7613 Dog day care and boarding.

Go Dog 4350 Garrett Rd. godoghq.com/durham; 919-246-7530 Dog day care, dog bathing, and dog and cat boarding.

K9 R&R Pet Retreat 5725 Normans Rd., Rougemont k9-rr.com; 919-732-2979 Dog and cat boarding, day care, adoption services and pet transportation.

The Pet Wagon Hotel 3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd. thepetwagon.com; 919-757-6085 Dog boarding and day care.

Sunny Acres Pet Resort 5908 U.S. Hwy. 70 W. sunnyacrespetresort.com; 919-383-4238 Dog day care, dog grooming, pet transportation, and boarding for dogs, cats and other small pets.

ZoomyDogs!

5420 N.C. Hwy. 55 zoomydogs.com; 919-908-1998 Dog day care and swim lessons.

PetSitters

Barbie & Company Pet Services barbieandcompanync.com; 919-659-5492 Dog walking, daily visits and pet photography.

Bull City Pet Sitting 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 1B-189 bullcitypetsitting.com; 919-740-7481 Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits and home care.

Dickinson Animal Services 101 E. Delafield Ave. dickinsonanimalservices.com; 919-323-5341 Daily visits for pet and farm sitting, farm maintenance and small dog boarding. dogwalk dogwalktalk.com; 919-697-6048 Provides dog walking, daily visits, home care and personalized grocery shopping.

Durham Pet Serves Duke and downtown Durham area. durhampet.com; 310-743-3367 Dog walking, trail walks, daily visits, pet sitting, overnight stays and home care.

Kate’s Critter Care Serves south Durham. katescrittercare.com; 919-943-8083 Daily visits, overnight stays and home care.

PET RESOURCES Lucy’s Pet Care lucyspetcare.info; 919-451-3773 Dog walking, daily visits, home care and pet sitting.

Paws on Durham 1921 N. Pointe Dr., Ste. 215 pawsondurham.com; 919-627-8738 Dog walking, pet transportation, daily visits, home care.

Teacher’s Pets NC teacherspetsnc.com; 919-714-9459 Dog walking, daily visits and overnight stays.

Two Girls and a Leash LLC twogirlsandaleash.com; 919-471-4597 Dog walking, daily visits and farm care. Serves Bahama, north Durham and Rougemont.

Very Important Pets Professional Pet Sitting vippetsitting.com; 919-419-1647 Dog walking and pet sitting.

Triangle Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1942 by Dr. Vanderbilt as a large animal hospital. Today, we are a small animal practice. We have a team of highly skilled veterinarians and a staff dedicated to provide your pets with the highest level of care and owners with the best advise possible. Our services cover everything from routine wellness to advanced surgery and a number of cutting edge treatment options.

Zen for Your Zoo zenforyourzoo.com Dog walking, daily visits and home care.

Serves southwest Durham.

919.489.2391

3301 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Looking to add even more joy into your new home?

DURHAM

Look no further than the Animal Protection Society of Durham for a warm and cuddly pet to liven things up. What a great way to become a part of your new community!

Not ready to be a pet parent?

Come volunteer with us!

919.560.0640

2117 E Club Blvd., Durham

apsofdurham.org

DURHAMMAG.COM 93

dining guide z Northern / Near I-85 Durham

GUESS ROAD Earth to Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more. 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000 Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare with fresh specials featured on a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room or at outside tables. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Sichuan, Cantonese, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog.

2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado.

2016 Guess Rd.; 919-265-7916; lacacerolanc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoon1nc.com

ADVERTISERS HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW *Details are subject to change.

Check restaurant websites and social media channels prior to visiting.

Near Downtown

KEY BR

Brunch Outdoor Seating Full Bar Kid’s Menu Beer & Wine

Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian – think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana – meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on freshly made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com

HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multiregional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com

Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alla vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad.

5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342; dogwoodbarandgrill.com

El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-309-9390; eljefecitofoodtruck.com

Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com

Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express All-you-can-eat sushi, soup, salads, appetizers like spring rolls, crab rangoon and gyoza, plus entrees including teriyaki and hibachi dinners. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham

Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies. 1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com BR

Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com HILLANDALE ROAD Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated and chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com BR El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralrestaurantnc.com

94 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelets, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids’ plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com Skrimp Shack Fast casual seafood restaurant serving addictive shrimp, fish and a variety of other fried and grilled seafood. 3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 28B; 919-477-0776; theskrimpshack.com Taqueria Los Amigos Mexican and Honduran food.

Takeout available. 3810 N. Duke St.; 984-888-0950

BROAD STREET Cloche Coffee Serving coffee drinks made with Larry’s Coffee, as well as tea, chai and other assorted drinks and snacks in a bright space filled with plant life. Get your coffee fix to go or savor each sip on its outdoor patio. 721 Broad St.; 919-748-3333; clochecoffee.com Joe Van Gogh Grab coffee at this local cafe that sources quality beans for specialty drinks. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com The Loop Restaurant Burgers, thin-crust or cauliflower-crust pizzas and hand-dipped milkshakes. 1116 Broad St.; 919-408-7448; thelooprestaurant.com Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Sho Nuff Seafood Garlic steamed crab legs, fried shrimp and lobster tail. 1104 Broad St.; 919-972-9212; shonuffseafood.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market. Also serves sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop The artisan café and bakery celebrates the sweet things in life. Scratch-made cakes, cupcakes and pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection.

1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR ERWIN ROAD Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417 Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205.; 919-797-2456; heavenlybuffaloes.com Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Specialty seafood boils, raw bar, fish baskets, po’ boys and sliders. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 984-439-8651; hookreel.com/location/durham Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats or meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-864-9742; itaewongrillkbbq.com MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com

Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488 & 919-797-2100; naanstopduke.com NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. As of press time, temporarily closed. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com BR

Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls, such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilovedurham.com

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR

SOUTH DURHAM FARMERS MARKET Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 Hwy. 55 Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon (April–October), 9 a.m.–noon (November–March); 984-219-3844; southdurhamfarmersmarket.org

Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and panfried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com

Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Currently open for takeout, with patio tables available. 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 The Durham Filling Station Breakfast fare, like made-from-scratch biscuits, any style of eggs, famous pinto beans, burgers and upgraded hot dogs. 617 Hicks St.; 919-797-1006 Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries.

737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi.

810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com

International Delights Authentic Mediterranean & Palestinian-Lebanese inspired cuisine including pita wraps, gyros, falafel, kabobs and baklava.

740 Ninth St.; 919-286-2884; iddurham.com

DURHAM ROOTS FARMERS MARKET North Carolina Farm Bureau parking lot, 1901 Hillandale Rd. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon (April–November); 919-451-6688; durhamroots.org; durhamrootsfm@gmail.com

ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com

NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com

BLACK FARMERS MARKET Golden Belt Campus, 930 Franklin St. Every second Sunday (beginning May/June through the end of November), 1-4 p.m.; blackaugustinthepark.com/black-farmersmarket; blackmarketnc@gmail.com DURHAM FARMERS MARKET Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. Main season market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.– noon (April–November); winter market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon (December– March); mid-week market: Wednesdays, 3–6 p.m. (mid-April–mid-October); 919-667-3099; durhamfarmersmarket.com; info@durhamfarmersmarket.com

Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surf-n-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A140; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com

Our Farmers Markets z

Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com

Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes to-go, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt.

2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas.

Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com Dain’s Place This pub’s fare is centered on its award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800; dainsplace.bar Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar.

730 Ninth St.; 919-286-5330; delranchomexicangrill.com Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Handmade pizzas, pastas, wings, strombolis, subs, calzones and desserts with daily specials. 742 Ninth St.; 919-286-3090; devilspizza.menufy.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR

Juju Asian fusion tapas like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters.

Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka and Chicken Tikka.

811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; lnlrestaurant.com BR

Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com Mi Calvillo Authentic Mexican fare open for carryout. 748 Ninth St.; 984-219-1642 Moe’s Original BBQ Barbecue sandwiches, platters and Southern-styled sides such as cornbread and baked beans. 2014 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-237-1004; moesoriginalbbq.com/durham Monuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111; pincho-loco.business.site Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634; trianglecoffeehouse.com Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice, available for takeout. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder.

Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, now offering a takeout menu, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 95

DINING GUIDE Downtown

Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with the family! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com

The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com

Hutchins Garage Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578

Boxcar Bar + Arcade This bar and arcade offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar.com/durham

King’s Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. 701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com

CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew, plus breakfast burritos on Sundays. 316 W. Geer St.

Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com

BR

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rotating menu of doughnuts and biscuits available for takeout and delivery. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; partsnlabor.com BR

Saint James Seafood Calabash-style fried seafood platters, steamed seafood, chilled seafood towers and an extensive raw bar with the Triangle’s largest selection of oysters, plus burgers, fried chicken sandwiches and more. 806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six A craft cocktail bar offering burgers, sandwiches and sliders. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Annexe The sister bar of Bar Virgile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap.

105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR

The Pit Eastern North Carolina-style and Lexington-style barbecue, plus appetizers and salads. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com

Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu. The bar offers its well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more for dine in or curbside pickup. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com

Durham Food Hall All vendors open for dine in and takeout. 530 Foster St.; 919-908-9339; BR durhamfoodhall.com

Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern small plates and big bar by Lisa Callaghan and Chef Trenton Shank.

Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant and bar with beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers.

341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com

•

Afters Offering solely desserts. Try the fun dessert flights.

•

Everything Bagels Locally sourced gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu.

•

Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales.

•

Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage.

Lula and Sadie’s A modern take on Southern cuisine highlighting local produce with dishes like scalloped potatoes and hot cakes.

•

Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian noodle house.

•

Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato.

•

Old North Meats and Provisions A seasonal menu of house-made cured and smoked meats, fish and pickled veggies.

•

•

Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single-origin beverages.

Auctioneer Bar Seasonal cocktails, curated beer, wine and spirits meant to highlight local breweries.

Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse apartments that uses curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for house-made smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com Fullsteam Brewery In addition to its well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha.

Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs.

726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag

96 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection and brunch on the weekends. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com

BR

Bull City Burger & Brewery Offering local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-6802333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com

The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the poutine with white cheddar cheese curds and beef mushroom gravy. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR

Bull McCabes Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com

GoJo by Goorsha Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches. 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com

CONVIVIO This Italian restaurant and wine bar serves locally sourced meat butchered in-house.

104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 984-219-1961; convivio.wine

Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar serving traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com BR James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Memphis rubbed pulled chicken, wings and smoked sausage. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com Peabody Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta and salad. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; peabodypizza.com Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets East Asian fare like ramen, steamed buns and sandwiches, plus pastries – rhubarb galette, anyone? 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR

COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails. Try the Chuleta a lo Guajiro, a country-style pork chop, with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com Counting House Fresh seafood using local, highquality ingredients. Bar and lounge with housemade cocktails. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya.

415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen.com Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno.

Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Dram & Draught Neighborhood bar with more than 300 whiskeys from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails and draught beer. 701 W. Main St., Ste. 123; dramanddraught.com EverLou Coffee Co. Cafe serving Pure Intentions Coffee, a Charlotte-based roaster.

506 N. Mangum St., Ste.102; everloucoffee.com Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar The best of Indian, from North Indian samosas to Southernstyle dosas. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 100; 919-908-1800; monsoondurham.com BR

DINING GUIDE Hi-Wire Brewing This taproom is Hi-Wire’s first outside of Asheville.

It consists of 8,844 square feet of interior space, as well as a 1,678-square-foot outdoor covered patio and beer garden. There is a shuffleboard court, soccer pool and table tennis. The bar’s 24 taps feature a full lineup of beers, including year-round, seasonal, specialty, sours and one-offs.

800 Taylor St.; 919-295-3700; hiwirebrewing.com/hi-wire-brewing-durham

RAISE A GLASS z

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Durham was recognized as one of “10 Untapped Beer Cities Poised to Blow Up” by Thrillist in 2016. The brewery scene has certainly grown since then, and the city was noted in a 2019 Forbes article as adding to the state’s status as a “craft beer mecca” (Fullsteam, specifically, was lauded for paving “the way for many more breweries to open and significant job creation in the industry.”) Many of the following breweries and distilleries also offer tours.

Barrel Culture Brewing and Blending This brewery has 18 taps and a diverse beer list of in-house brews. It produces mixed fermentation ales like Peach Apricot and The Pie Time Series, along with hazy IPAs, lagers and pastry stouts.

4913 Alston Ave.; 919-908-9659; barrelculture.com The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company Offerings include Krupnikas, a Lithuanian-spiced honey liqueur, plus four other liqueurs called Zaphod, Beebop, Beatnik and Jabberwock, all flavored with herbs, spices and other botanicals. The distillery recently added special-edition Krupnikas – a Gold Reserve and Winter Cranberry. 803 D Ramseur St.; 919-617-1746; brothersvilgalys.com Bull City Ciderworks The cidery’s year-round mainstays include Off Main (classic cider), Sweet Carolina (made with local honey), Cherry Tart (Montmorency cherries), Smooth Hoperator (dry hopped), Rhize Up! (fresh ginger) and Orange You a Hippie (sweet orange peel and hibiscus), plus seasonal varieties. 305 S. Roxboro St.; 919-237-2357; bullcityciderworks.com Bull City Burger and Brewery A family-friendly independent craft brewery and restaurant featuring award-winning beer made from locally sourced ingredients. The Parrish Street Pale Ale or Bryant Bridge Gateway Golden Ale is usually on tap, plus seasonal variations. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull Durham Beer Co. The brewery opened in Durham Bulls Athletic Park’s main concourse in 2015. It was the first beer company at a minor league baseball stadium. 409 Blackwell St.; 919-744-3568; bulldurhambeer.com Clouds Brewing This American-style restaurant and brewery with a German flair opened in Durham in fall 2016. It’s home to 40-plus rotating taps with local and craft beer, including its own German-inspired brews. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com Durham Distillery Opened in 2015, the craft gin and liqueur distillery produces premium gins using a two-step process, which combines traditional gin-making techniques with modern chemistry. Under the flagship name, Conniption, its gins are among the most-awarded craft gins distilled in the U.S., earning more than 50 national and international awards. 711 Washington St.; 919-937-2121; durhamdistillery.com Durty Bull Brewing Co. Barrel-aged, sour and hoppy brews. Dog-friendly with live music, open mic comedy and other events.

206 Broadway St., Ste. 104; 919-688-2337; durtybull.com

Sophia Duong, Kimberly Vuong, Michael Amoabeng and Kim’s dog, Rocket, enjoy a few brews on the patio at The Glass Jug Beer Lab’s new downtown location.

Flying Bull Beer Company Ninth Street’s first nanobrewery and taproom opened in August 2020 with a selection of 24 taps, which includes Flying Bull’s own small-batch craft beer, plus a few other North Carolina favorites. 752 Ninth St.; 919-908-8180; flyingbullbeercompany.com Fullsteam Brewery The frontrunner of the “plow-to-pint” movement, Fullsteam is the only North Carolina brewery to receive Good Food Awards for its beer – eight in total since its 2010 opening – and the James Beard Foundation has recognized the brewery as a four-time semi-finalist in the Outstanding Wine, Beer and Spirits category. Fullsteam has two Durham locations, both serving food: downtown and Boxyard RTP. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337 (downtown); fullsteam.ag The Glass Jug Beer Lab – RTP This craft brewery/beer garden with a retail beer and wine shop offers 24 rotating taps featuring house-made and guest brews, with wine and cider also available. It offers live outdoor music on Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer, plus team trivia every Wednesday evening. 5410 Hwy. 55, Ste. V; 919-813-0135; glass-jug.com The Glass Jug Beer Lab – Downtown The recently opened second taproom features more than a dozen Glass Jug beers, plus wine on tap, craft cider, and gluten-free and nonalcoholic craft beverages. A covered, heated patio provides views of Durham Central Park and the downtown skyline.

Live music and rotating food trucks each week.

545 Foster St., Ste. 10; 919-381-5797; glass-jug.com Graybeard Distillery The largest grain-to-glass distiller in North Carolina, Graybeard uses a process perfected over the past seven centuries by the owner’s Irish ancestors to create Bedlam Vodka, its flagship spirit, with a unique sweet floral nose and notes of vanilla. It offers tours and was named one of the 10 best vodka brands in the world by Liquorista in 2018.

4625 Industry Ln.; 919-622-3238; bedlamvodka.com

Honeygirl Meadery The meadery offers a unique glimpse into the world of the honeybee with award-winning, hand-crafted meads – wines made from honey and local fruits, herbs and spices. Its downtown tasting room and bottle shop offers a rotating seasonal lineup of meads ranging from dry to semi-sweet to lightly sparkling. 105 Hood St., Ste. 6; 919-399-3056; honeygirlmeadery.com Liberty & Plenty Distillery This North Carolina-centric distillery’s name originates from the state seal that depicts two robed figures, Liberty and Plenty. It’s located within a circa 1938 industrial brick building and will proprietarily produce rum, whiskey and white spirits using copper pot batch distillation. It will also offer Bronze Bull Small Batch-sourced/blended/aged bourbons and whiskies. It is slated to open in February 2022.

609 Foster St.; libertyandplenty.com Mystic Farm & Distillery Stop by the Triangle’s only field-to-bottle distillery for a cocktail made with fresh ingredients and handcrafted spirits on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Reserve a tour for an in-depth look at the production of Heart of Mystic Bourbon Whiskey, Mystic Bourbon Liqueur and Mystic 57 Navy Strength Gin. 1212 N. Mineral Springs Rd.; whatismystic.com Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Specializes in a combination of traditional and experimental American-, Belgian- and Europeanstyle beers, including its award-winning Bière de Garde, gosé and Scottish ale. Grab some salty and sweet snacks for just $1 per scoop, or order Little Pizza Box pizza pies, garlic knots, salad and cannoli!

Head to its two-story covered patio and spacious beer garden for a bite and a beer. 219 Hood St.; 919-584-4265; ponysaurusbrewing.com Starpoint Brewing The seven-barrel facility in the Rockwood Shopping Center is located in the same space as Beer Study.

The brewery serves local brews for visitors to enjoy in their lounge areas, complete with arcade games and comfy leather sofas. 2501 University Dr.; 984-219-7538; starpointbrewing.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Overlooking the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on the American Tobacco Campus, this restaurant and brewery offers beer – from the funky Fuzz Peach Sour Pale Ale to the classic Kilowatt Kolsch – from its Raleigh-based brewery, Tobacco Road Brewing, which officially started brewing in 2017.

280 S. Mangum St., Ste. 100; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com/durham Tobacco Wood Brewing Company The first female, veteran-owned brewery opened a second location in Research Triangle Park in June 2021. With 15 taps, it offers everything from a blueberry lemonade hard cider and mixed berry gose to a coffee stout and session IPA. It also boasts a taproom centered around barbecue, chicken and pork, as well as sandwiches, salads and even loaded potatoes. 2500 Meridian Pkwy.; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com/twbc-durham

DURHAMMAG.COM 97

DINING GUIDE Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Updated takes on traditional diner fare. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktardurham.com BR

The Oak House A cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines, whiskey and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1384; oakhousedurham.com

Jeddah’s Tea Organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar.

110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com Kingfisher Ground-to-glass cocktails and snacks in an artful basement. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler Intimate, 36-seat dining room with a new female-led culinary team. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf.

111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254; loafdurham.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com

M Pocha Korean tapas including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain. 111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.com Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Now offering a Tapas-TakeAway menu including tapas kits for two or four!

109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides). The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers to-go sandwiches, fresh pastas, sauces and Italian specialties during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria in the evening. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch available for takeout. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR

Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com

The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-3299500; unscriptedhotels.com BR

Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken.

335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com

Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com

AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-Southern soul-food dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, arroz con gandules, maduros and mac and cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” Takeout only, outdoor seating available. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-902-0520; boricuasoulnc.com

Pie Pushers Grab a slice of cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the “Pace Car.” 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or customized poké burritos, bowls or salads made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces. 122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a family-friendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust and house-made sausage.

102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com

Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients.

410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR Parker & Otis A gift shop, plus grab-and-go coffee, tea and sandwiches. 324 Blackwell St., Bay 4; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com

Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com

Press Coffee, Crepes and Cocktails Europeaninspired coffeehouse that offers a changing breakfast and lunch menu, including breakfast crepes, salads and sandwiches. 359 Blackwell St., 919-748-3142; pressccc.com

Queeny’s Neighborhood bar serving nostalgic “bar and grill” dishes like nachos, fried pickles, loaded baked potato croquettes and pork chop sandwiches. Serves food until 2 a.m. 321 E. Chapel Hill St., Ste. 100; queenysdurham.com

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing.

Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof at The Durham focuses on shared plates. Reservations are required. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining

EAST DURHAM Cugino Forno Pizza Neapolitan-style pizza, salads and gelato. 800 Taylor St.; 919-908-0122; cuginoforno.com

Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients.

401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR

Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery Northeastern deli serving up hot and cold sandwiches and homemade potato chips. 2108 Angier Ave.; 919-724-0241; idealsdeli.com J. Lights Market & Cafe Breakfast, lunch and all-day items, like a breakfast wrap or confit chicken with crispy sweet potatoes. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-152; 984-244-7103; jlightsmarket.com

Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 984-219-7168; eatspanglish.com

Jetplane Coffee Restaurant and coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches, waffles and vegan options.

810 N. Mangum St.; jetplanecoffee.com

The Slush Frozen daiquiri lounge. 321 W. Main St.; 984-244-7462

Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine.

2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com

Sweets by Shayda Pastries, macarons, chocolates.

105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 105; 919-454-4015; sweetsbyshayda.com

Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop open for takeout. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.com

Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com

98 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and more. 317 W. Main St.; 984-219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com

The Parlour Try handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co

BR

M Kokko Casual chicken entrees like the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko

Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center.

201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000

DINING GUIDE Two Roosters Handcrafted ice-cream shop serving 12 “forever flavors” as well as monthly rotating guest flavors. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com Yaya Tea Cafe specializing in freshly brewed tea, with the option to add various jellies or boba.

807 E. Main St., Ste. 2-150; yayatea.com

West-Central Durham

DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. Watch your doughnut being hand dipped and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items or its weekly family dinner. 2694 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine.

2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290 Monterrey Mexican Grill Enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; letsgotomonterrey.com/durham Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee. 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups.

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand, like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices; new outdoor seating.

3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com

Pure Soul Vegan menu featuring fried chicken options, barbecue and award-winning mac and cheese. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1; 984-219-6050; puresoulff.com

Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar serving specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com

Tandoori Bites Indian cuisine with choices like tikka masala and goat curry, and an expansive menu with 17 different bread options. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Unit 201-A; 984-219-7363; tandooribites.net

Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare.

Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR

University Club A private dining club with a gourmet menu, available only to members. 3100 Tower Blvd., Ste. 1700; 919-493-8099; universityclubnc.com Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Sign up for its online cooking classes! 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR UNIVERSITY DRIVE Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 3726 Mayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com The Boot Room Sandwich shop, soccer pub and event space adjacent to Beer Study.

Lunch, dinner or brunch is available to order online or in person.

2501 University Dr.; 919-748-3499; bootroomdurham.com Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos. Order online and pick up at the drive-thru or window. 4120 University Dr.; 919-908-0203; bullcitysoleraandtaproom.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

3103 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperucuisine.com NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria featuring locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-873-3033; nuvotaco.com The Original Q Shack “Barbecue tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder.

2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Rockwood Dairy Bar Grab-and-go ice-cream shop offering pints and quarts with unique and interesting flavors. 2514 University Dr.; 984-219-2744; rockwooddairybar.com

Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine like drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com Zambrero Burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas.

3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 910-239-2316; zambrero.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. Open for takeout with online and contactless ordering. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Da Kine’s Kava Bar An assortment of kava drinks that promote stress relief and mental well being. 1114-B W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8002; dakineskava.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche doughnuts and beerbattered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com The Honeysuckle at Lakewood From the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, serving wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-748-4687; thehoneysuckle lakewood.com BR Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats, including dairy-free sorbet, all served in compostable products. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com FAYETTEVILLE STREET Chicken Hut 63-year-old institution with a reputation for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. Open Monday through Friday for takeout.

3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697; chickenhutnc.weebly.com Sweet’s Smoothies Healthy smoothies and wraps. 2506 Fayetteville St.; 919-428-3200; sweetssmoothies.business.site MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare, salads, small plates, soups and sweets. Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; BR eastcutsandwich.com

BR

DURHAMMAG.COM 99

DINING GUIDE Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR La Vaquita Taqueria Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; lavaquitataqueria.com New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachistyle dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811 Only Burger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com Park’s Food Street Korean-inspired food hall with a fried chicken restaurant, noodle house and Taco Park. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 200; 919-748-3131; parksfoodst.com Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricottamozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-748-4739; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and saltfish. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104 Whisk & Rye Inclusive bakery serving traditional French pastries. 3401 University Dr., Ste. 5; whiskandryenc.com

Southern / Near I-40Durham

WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.” 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636; chubbystacos.com Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee available for takeout. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes available for takeout. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com Smallcakes Signature cupcake flavors as well as seasonal specials, available for takeout or delivery.

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com

100 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Wine about it z HOPE VALLEY WINE & BEVERAGE A community-driven neighborhood wine, beer and mixology store. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 4E; 919-403-5200; hopevalleywineandbeverage.com LOUELLA WINE, BEER & BEVERAGE A bottle shop, bar and event space offering curated wine, craft beer and other fortified selections from family-operated producers for curbside pickup or delivery. 316 W. Geer St., Ste. A; 919-973-2001; durham.wine WINE AUTHORITIES Twenty-first century wine shop with a friendly staff focused on small, familyowned estate wineries. Limited selection of fewer than 500 wines, all less than $50.

Open seven days a week. 2501 University Dr.; 919-489-2884; wineauthorities.com THE WINE CELLAR South Durham wine shop in Sutton Station offering wine specials, a calendar of events, plenty of outdoor seating and more. Sells wine by the bottle and hosts free wine tastings on Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-806-3111; winecellarnc.com THE WINE FEED Wine store and wine bar offering flights, small plates and more next to its attached event space, Pine & Poplar. 307 S. Roxboro St.; 919-748-4115; thewinefeed.com TOTAL WINE Order wine and beer for in-store pickup or same-day delivery. Wine tastings offered Fridays, 2–8 p.m., Saturdays, noon–6 p.m., and Sundays, noon-4 p.m.

3615 Witherspoon Blvd.; 919-489-5082; totalwine.com

Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: pad thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com

Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like California Turkey Flatbread. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Highway 54 Public House House-made burgers, N.Y.-style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; hwy54pub.com Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options.

1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 984-888-5302; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com

Near Southpoint

HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies.

105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com The Mad Popper Gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com MILKLAB Organic rolled ice cream and bubble milk tea. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 265; 919-937-9798; milklabcafe.com Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com ZenFish Poké Bar Healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 261; 919-294-9988; zenfishpokebar.com THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors.

8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com

Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches.

Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR

Crumbl Cookies Best known for its signature pink boxes and chocolate chip and sugar cookies, these gourmet cookies are made fresh every day, and the weekly rotating menu delivers 100-plus unique cookie flavors. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 113; 984-666-1671; crumblcookies.com/ncsouthpoint

Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162; nantucketgrill.com

People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and cold-pressed juice. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com

LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com

Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and brunch on the weekends.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR

DINING GUIDE Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Order takeout from this daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat.

8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food like Bulgogi tacos and paneer bowls. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com

RTP

N.C. 55 Anissa’s Spot Smoothie, açaí, coffee and tea cafe.

5111 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 101; 919-937-9523; anissasno1spot.com Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Basera Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. As of press time, temporarily closed. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles, available for takeout. 2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com BR Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches. 4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com BR Boxyard RTP A 15,000-square-foot food and beverage complex built out of repurposed shipping containers. 900 Park Offices Dr.; boxyard.rtp.org •

Bulkogi Korean barbecue and Korean-fusion cuisine.

•

Buzzy Bakes Cupcakery and other confectionery goods.

•

Beyu Caffe Upbeat, bohemian hangout offering coffee, all-day American fare.

•

Carrburritos Mexican taqueria featuring fresh and sophisticated flavors.

•

Fullsteam RTP Fluffy square pizza, Fullsteam beer, wine and cider, and soon, craft cocktails.

•

Lawrence Barbecue Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, oysters, chicken and more, all smoked on-site.

•

Meat & Graze Gourmet “cheeseperiences” and charcuterie.

•

Wonderpuff Artisanal and organic cotton candy.

Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532; jamaicajamaicartp.com Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwiches available for takeout. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean

Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com Sushioki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com Tobacco Wood Brewing Female, veteran-owned brewery and American taproom and gastropub offering salads, soups, sandwiches and flatbreads.

2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com/twbc-durham Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings, tofu soups and Korean barbecue.

2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoals.com GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR

Societa Sicilian Influenced Cucina Italian comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. Large bar serves 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine.

Owners Giuseppe Cataldo and Kelly Potts closed the current location and are relocating it across the street. It is slated to open late summer/early fall 2022. 5400 S. Miami Blvd.; societainfo.com MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and CuminDusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com The Goat All-day hangout, restaurant, bar and coworking space with games and a volleyball league. 5600 Primary Dr.; 919-981-9405; BR lcgoat.com/durham

Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner open for takeout. Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce.

Currently operating out of the diner, biscuit sandwich shop Debbie Lou’s offers protein options from chicken and duck to lobster, gator and kangaroo. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR PAGE ROAD Farmside Kitchen Grains-and-greens-forward restaurant offering a variety of healthy bowls and sides like avocado toast. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; farmsidekitchen.com LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919-908-1851; lulubangbangnc.com

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

2021

Join us for all Duke Basketball games!

Mr. Cheesesteak Cheesesteaks, fries and wings.

5400 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-991-1403; mrcheesesteak.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com

1920 Chapel Hill Road in Durham

919-748-4687

thehoneysucklelakewood.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 101

Center stage z Photography by John Michael Simpson n any given weekend, downtown Durham buzzes with live music, dance and theater performances.

Our largest venues attract big names and Broadway shows, while more intimate venues are a great place to discover the next local band or dance troupe, or to try your hand at acting or carrying a tune. Whether you’re a fan of opera or experimental metal, our city offers plenty of options for your next night out. Bonus: There’s lots of good food to eat downtown after a show.

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Locally known as DPAC (pronounced dee-pack), our city’s largest entertainment venue celebrated its 13th anniversary last year and was named the 2018 Theater of the Year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association, a leading trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals. It was ranked among the top 10 theaters of its size in America by Billboard Magazine and VenuesNow in 2020 and ranked the No. 8 top theater in the world by Pollstar in 2021. The theater held 155 events in 2019/2020, welcoming 335,769 guests in a season cut short due to COVID-19. The brightly lit glass structure in the heart of the city became a symbol of the downtown renaissance that started more than a decade ago, and it underwent several improvements in September 2017, including new carpet throughout the lobbies and seating area and 2,712 new seats. DPAC typically hosts more than 200 performances a year (totaling more than 2,350 in its existence), including touring Broadway productions, high-profile concerts and comedy events, and family shows. Broadway hits such as “Hamilton,” “Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird” and “Pretty Woman: The Musical” are coming up this next season. Music acts Bonnie Raitt and 2CELLOS are slated to perform this year, as well as comedians Chelsea Handler, Brian Regan and Nate Bargatze, and an evening full of some of country’s greatest hits by Nashville Songwriters.

123 Vivian St.; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com 

102 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PERFORMING ARTS Elena Holder performs on stage at Durham Performing Arts Center. The Durham School of the Arts graduate won the 2021 Triangle Rising Stars competition, which DPAC hosts every year for area high school theater students. Elena went on to the national Jimmy Awards, and her role as the Witch from “Into the Woods” was named the best performance in the country by a high school actress. In DPAC’s 11 years of hosting Triangle Rising Stars, Elena is the first of its winners to take home the big title.

DURHAMMAGAZINE.COM 103

PERFORMING ARTS

THE CAROLINA THEATRE

performances include Stile Antico, If DPAC is the shiny new kid on Quatuor Danel and Eliot Quartett. the block, The Carolina Theatre is Audiences can look forward to future Durham’s grand dame. Built in 1926, Duke Performances productions on The Carolina Theatre underwent a campus at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel multimillion-dollar renovation in the Dr.; Reynolds Industries Theater, early ’90s that preserved its Roaring 125 Science Dr.; Rubenstein Arts Twenties charm while introducing Center von der Heyden Studio modern comforts and saw a $1.8 Theater, 2020 Campus Dr.; Baldwin million update to those renovations Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; in 2011. Its largest performance Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Dr.; space, Fletcher Hall, can hold about and Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 1,000, while Cinemas One and Two Anderson St., in addition to other can seat 226 and 49, respectively. venues throughout the city.

It’s home to festivals of all stripes, 919-660-3356; 919-684-4444 (Duke including the Nevermore Film Box Office); dukeperformances.org Festival and OutSouth Queer Film Festival (formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film The 400-seat performance hall has been Festival), which remained virtual around since 1891 and is the epicenter in 2021. It also presents the Arts of Black arts and culture in Durham.

Discovery Educational Series to The center’s mission is to preserve and engage students and complement advance the heritage and culture of the course curriculum of Durham the Hayti community and the African Public Schools as well as more than American experience through year60 concerts each year encompassing round programs and events, including all genres of music, while also hosting the Hayti Heritage Film Festival, comedy tours, live podcast shows African dance classes, artist exhibitions, Folk Rap Band’s Nige Hood performs during and more. In addition to the Arts poetry slams, book club events and a concert highlighting funk and hip-hop artists at Hayti Heritage Center in June 2021.

Discovery Educational Series, they more. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; also offer a program for children of all 919-683-1709; hayti.org ages called Family Saturday Series that provides a high-quality arts experience to introduce young audiences to the excitement of live performances, music, storytelling and magic. ADF is one of the largest arts organizations in the country and a Upcoming musical performances include The Chamber Orchestra point of pride for our city. For five-and-a-half weeks every summer, of the Triangle and Melissa Etheridge, as well as comedians Marc dance companies from all over the world come to Durham to Maron, Mike Birbiglia and Kathleen Madigan. 309 W. Morgan St.; perform at several locales. The festival also runs a year-round school 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org with classes and camps for all ages and all levels to help promote modern dance culture and appreciation for the art form.

715 & 721 Broad St.; 919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org For art that’s new and pushes boundaries in multiple genres, familiarize yourself with the great work being done at Duke Performances. Performers over the years have included Mavis This nonprofit arts agency supports professional and amateur artists Staples, Simone Dinnerstein, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Camille and arts organizations to produce music, theater, dance, visual art, A. Brown & Dancers, Rafiq Bhatia, Seong-Jin Cho, Imani Winds, media and literature while also helping the community participate.

Will Oldham, Oddisee, Shen Wei, 9th Wonder and Murs, among The Arts Council building includes four galleries with rotating many others. Dozens of Duke Performances shows typically take exhibits, theaters, rehearsal halls, dance studios and classrooms, and place at downtown venues, including several presentations at The is open Monday through Sunday. The Arts Council school offers Carolina Theatre. They are now welcoming audiences back live after year-round in-person and virtual classes for adults and children as running virtually during the 2020/2021 season. The fall season well as summer culture camps. The venue, including the 200-seat PSI featured a conversation with Grammy-nominated pianist Chris Theatre, can be rented for special events, meetings and performances.

Pattishall and Duke music professor Anthony Kelley, as well as a 120 Morris St.; 919-560-2787; durhamarts.org musical performance from the Ciompi Quartet. Upcoming musical

HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER

AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL

DUKE PERFORMANCES

DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL

104 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

PERFORMING ARTS

WALLTOWN CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Intimate Music Venues

z

Headquartered in Durham’s historic Walltown neighborhood, this performing arts nonprofit has helped enrich the community and greater Durham through high-quality classes, summer camps and productions. Celebrating its 22nd year, the organization is committed to leading with the arts and to training students to master their crafts in dance, music, singing, acting and mentorship, bringing together young people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and promoting positive social change through vibrant community expression. The group offers small, diverse classes in acting, ballet, vocal technique, hip-hop, creative rap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, creative writing, capoeira, tap, piano, stretch, adult cardio and guitar. The company performs throughout the year at venues in the city, including the PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council and at its own WCT Black Box Theatre in the Walltown neighborhood. 1225 Berkeley St.; 919-286-4545; walltownchildrenstheatre.org

AMERICAN TOBACCO AMPHITHEATER This historic tobacco factory hosts live concerts beneath the Lucky Strike water tower and other events including the American Tobacco Annual Tower Lighting in December. 300 Blackwell St., Ste. 104; 919-433-1566; americantobaccocampus.com

THE FRUIT

DURHAM CENTRAL PARK This vibrant 5-acre public park in the heart of downtown is home to the PLAYlist Concert Series, food truck rodeos and many more events that feature live performances. It is managed by a nonprofit and available for public and private rental events. 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org

This former fruit and vegetable warehouse is now home to a different kind of jam – hosting visual and performing arts shows, private events and dance parties; the bar is open most days. Performers range from world-class artists to alternative and emerging ones. Durham Fruit is a multi-purpose arts venue, with galleries and immersive art experiences. The Durham Fruit & Produce Co. was built in the 1920s as a refrigerated distribution center on the rail line to serve local grocers. It grew into a small complex of warehouses, which were unified in 2018 into its full 22,000 square feet, with three distinct performance areas and a lobby bar.

The new space has hosted: installations for international artists like Zanele Muholi, Georges Rousse and Mona Kuhn; local performance artists like Monét Marshall and Ginger Wagg; international jazz greats like Joshua Redman, Nnenna Freelon, Jason Moran and Cécile McLorin Salvant; electronic music stars like Questlove and Ellen Allien; and many more.

305 S. Dillard St.; durhamfruit.com

ARCANA Named for the major and minor arcana in a tarot deck, the space has tarot readings once or twice a week, and frequently hosts artists, live performances, theater, dance parties, screenings and more alongside wine, craft beers and modern cocktails.

331 W. Main St.; 919-973-1675; arcanadurham.com BEYÙ CAFFÈ This local institution (pronounced beyou) is known for its award-winning coffee, Southern fare and live music.

341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com THE BLUE NOTE GRILL This popular restaurant combines regular live music with a Southernstyle menu that includes slow-andlow smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, barbecue, chicken and burgers.

709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL An independent venue with a huge patio and a street food restaurant near the historic Durham Athletic Park. It celebrates the best in music and local events and can accommodate more than 500 people. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; motorcomusic.com NORTHSTAR CHURCH OF THE ARTS Creating a nexus at the intersection of creativity and spirituality, this arts and cultural space is openly accessible to all Durhamites and provides a welcoming, safe and vibrant environment for sharing art in all its forms.

220 W. Geer St.; 919-599-4960; northstardurham.com THE PINHOOK A haven for indie rock and live music of all genres, dance parties, open mics, karaoke, DJs and virtual events such as the “House of Coxx Virtual Birthday Drag Show.” Located in the heart of downtown, this venue is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices in the community. The Pinhook is queerowned and operated and is both a music venue and neighborhood bar.

117 W. Main St.; 984-244-7243; thepinhook.com SHADOWBOX STUDIO A photo/video shooting space, this venue hosts arts events and gatherings including pop-up shows; listening parties; the monthly series Movie Loft, which screens independent “strange” films produced by Durham makers accompanied by live music and hot dogs. 2200-D Dominion St.; 919-964-3940; shadowboxstudio.org

FULLSTEAM BREWERY Rooted in the farm and food traditions of the South, Fullsteam offers craft beer, small plates and live music shows from local artists. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag

THE MILL STAGE AT GOLDEN BELT The venue hosts progressive jazz, soul, rock ’n’ roll and more on selective Third Fridays. The Mill Stage is adjacent to the Golden Belt art galleries and studios, as well as restaurants and Hi-Wire Brewing. Free and open to the public. 800 Taylor St.; 984-292-9811; goldenbeltarts.com

LIVING ARTS COLLECTIVE This flexible space rooted in holistic and sustainable wellness hosts regular movement classes, workshops, retreats and community socials, dances and jams. Member artists or groups can use the space to create, rehearse, teach or perform. 410 W. Geer St.; 919-907-1164; livingartscollective.com

UNSCRIPTED DURHAM The hotel has indoor and outdoor event and performance spaces. Catch live DJs outside at The Patio for the “Winter Wonderland After Dark” series or inside at The Studio for the “Sounds of the Studio” series. Free unless otherwise noted. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-3299500; unscriptedhotels.com/events

METTLESOME THEATER Named after the local theater company, this venue is slated to open at Golden Belt Campus in spring 2022.

Mettlesome will host improv classes as well as musical performances, stand-up comedy and live readings. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-156; thisismettlesome.com

PS37 The neighborhood DIY venue near Durham Central Park hosts exhibits, live music shows, dance parties, markets and more. 600 Foster St., Ste. B; ps37.space

DURHAMMAGAZINE.COM 105

whether you’re looking to decorate your new home, are in need of a souvenir or just want to escape in an exhibit for a few hours

z Museums

21c Museum Hotel Durham 111 N. Corcoran St. 919-956-6700 21cmuseumhotels.com/durham Located in the heart of downtown, 21c Museum Hotel Durham is a multi-venue contemporary art museum offering more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space. The full-service boutique hotel is also home to the Counting House restaurant and bar.

Bennett Place State Historic Site 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. 919-383-4345 bennettplacehistoricsite.com The farm of James and Nancy Bennett where the largest surrender of Confederate forces occurred at the end of the Civil War. General Sherman met with General Johnston on April 17, 18 and 26 in 1865 to negotiate the peaceful terms of surrender of almost 90,000 Confederate troops.

Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame (Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center) 306 Towerview Rd. 919-613-7500 goduke.com Duke Basketball’s success is commemorated with a display of trophies, including its five NCAA trophies, interactive videos and memorabilia.

Inside the museum, which opened in fall 2010, are photo opportunities that put you in the middle of two iconic areas of Duke Basketball – the tent city known as Krzyzewskiville and the Cameron Crazies.

Duke Homestead State Historic Site 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. 919-627-6990 dukehomestead.org Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874.

The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. The Carolina Theatre Historic Exhibits 309 W. Morgan St. 919-560-3030 carolinatheatre.org The Carolina Theatre houses three history exhibits, one on each floor of the historic showplace. All are free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Schedule a free tour today by emailing efan@carolinatheatre.org.

106 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St. 919-683-1709 hayti.org The center is a historic cultural arts and education venue that presents core visual and performing arts programs and tours, and provides performing facility rentals, throughout the year.

Historic Stagville 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. 919-620-0120 historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/historicstagville Promotes the North Carolina Historic Site as a cultural and historic resource that preserves the remnants of one of the largest plantations in North Carolina.

Stagville celebrates the heritage, agency, resilience and self-empowerment of its enslaved and descendant communities.

Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography (West Point on the Eno city park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355 dprplaymore.org This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hugh Mangum, a traveling photographer from Durham. The collection includes many objects from Mangum’s life, his original photographs and photography equipment from the turn of the century. It’s open for tours weekends, April 2 through Dec. 11, and by appointment.

McCown-Mangum House (West Point on the Eno city park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355 dprplaymore.org This 1850s home is currently closed to the public, but to learn more about it and the people who lived and worked here, take a park tour. Park tours are offered weekends, April 2 through Dec. 11, and by appointment.

Museum of Durham History 500 W. Main St. 919-246-9993 museumofdurhamhistory.org The Museum of Durham History uses stories about people, places and things to foster and encourage curiosity and help create an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community. The use of an innovative, community model helps visitors engage in the Durham community history.

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 2001 Campus Dr. 919-684-5135 nasher.duke.edu The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is a major center for the arts in Durham and the surrounding region.

Its current exhibit – “Reckoning and Resilience: North Carolina Art Now,” a group survey presenting an expansive view of contemporary art in North Carolina – is on view through July 10, 2022. The museum also completed its first sculptural commission, “MamaRay,” by Wangechi Mutu, in November 2021. The in-house cafe features local, seasonal ingredients for lunch on weekdays, dinner on Thursdays and brunch on weekends. The museum store offers gifts inspired by art.

North Carolina Central University Art Museum 580 East Lawson St. 919-530-6211 nccu.edu/artmuseum The NCCU Art Museum is a vital teaching resource and cultural institution on the campus of North Carolina Central University.

It houses one of North Carolina’s leading collections of works by African American artists and by others covering the Black experience. NCCU Art Museum houses a permanent collection consisting of more than 300 paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings reflecting the African American experience and considerable examples of traditional African art. The art museum also hosts several visiting exhibitions each year, featuring the art of students, alumni, faculty, staff and renowned national artists.

The Vincent and Ethel Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection 1825 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-599-3791; vsimonetti@nc.rr.com simonettitubacollection.com With 300-plus instruments, the museum represents both the history and development of the various members of the tuba family. It’s the only museum currently in existence devoted exclusively to instruments of the tuba family.

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Culture club Pay a visit to our city’s many museums and galleries,

Museum of Life and Science 433 W. Murray Ave. 919-220-5429 lifeandscience.org Located less than five miles from downtown, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Its 84-acre campus includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits. Its interactive experiences include Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Hideaway Woods, Into the Mist, Earth Moves and Aerospace, which features one of the largest collections of Apollo-era NASA artifacts in the state.

The museum is also an AZA-accredited zoo and home to more than 60 species of live animals, including rescued black bears, lemurs and endangered red wolves.

This year, the museum celebrates its 75th anniversary and its ongoing commitment to the local community.

ARTpost at Happymess 718 Iredell St. 919-286-9763 happymessart.com A locally owned art supplies store offering art lessons, workshops and classes.

The Artisan Market at 305 305 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-943-7585 theartisanmarketat305.com The Artisan Market at 305 is a collective of more than 50 local artists from North Carolina. The store offers a variety of handmade gifts and art for your home and friends, including jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, paintings, candles, hilarious cards, T-shirts, baby onesies, air plants, organic soaps, towels, hand-sewn purses and aprons, and lots of Durham-themed art.

Bull City Art and Frame Company (Brightleaf Square) 905 W. Main St., Ste. 20F 919-680-4278 bullcityartandframecompany.com A full-service custom frame shop and rotating gallery specializing in local art, pottery and jewelry.

Carolina Stained Glass Inc. 3305 Guess Rd. 919-620-8117 carolinastainedglass.com Specializing in stained and fused glass, this is the only Bullseye Kiln Glass Resource Center in the Triangle. Owner Suzie Geyer has more than 35 years of experience in the industry, leads workshops and classes, and is available for commissions and repairs.

The shop also carries a wide selection of gift items such as suncatchers, blown glass items, fused glass jewelry, stained glass panels and more.

Cecy's Gallery owner Cecilia Henaine de Davis in her Foster Street space, which promotes the work of dozens of local artists, offers working studios, holds classes and hosts events promoting arts and entrepreneurship.

West Point Mill (West Point on the Eno city park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-560-4355 dprplaymore.org This water-powered grist mill is open for tours and demonstrations weekends, April 2 through Dec. 11, and by appointment.

Art & Craft Galleries

5 Points Gallery 109 E. Chapel Hill St. 984-439-8085; info@5pointsgallery.com 5pointsgallery.com North Carolina’s premier fine arts gallery in the heart of Durham features contemporary local artists who create diverse works in an array of media and are dedicated to inspiring the lives of others. 5 Points Gallery’s mission is to form meaningful connections and dialogue with art lovers, local businesses, organizations and collectors.

Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University (four galleries) 1317 W. Pettigrew St. 919-660-3663 documentarystudies.duke.edu Created in 1989 through an endowment from the Lyndhurst Foundation, the center was the country’s first institution dedicated to documentary expression as a mode of inquiry and catalyst for social change.

Today, it’s the preeminent place to learn, make and share documentary work across all mediums – photography, film, video, writing, audio, experimental and new media – for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Claymakers 451 S. Driver St. (main entrance/parking: 470 Salem St.) 919-530-8355 claymakers.org Claymakers has served the local ceramic arts community with classes, clay and more since 2000 in a 13,000-square-foot warehouse in Old East Durham. Its team teaches 1,000-plus students a year a variety of pottery skills, from beginning wheel throwing to advanced sculpture. They keep local potters and schools stocked with clay tools and provide studio space for artists to work independently. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 107

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Craven Allen Gallery & House of Frames 1106½ Broad St. 919-286-4837 cravenallengallery.com The gallery has featured local and nationally known artists in a variety of media – from paintings to photography to sculpture – since 1992.

Cricket Forge 2314 Operations Dr. 919-680-3513 cricketforge.com Cricket Forge is an end-to-end metal art fabrication and furnishings company. It specializes in high-quality custom work and production pieces, blending modern technology with traditional techniques.

The Duke Campus Club Exhibit Wall (in the Perkins Library, Duke University West Campus) 919-681-2071 library.duke.edu/exhibits The gallery displays two-dimensional items created by Duke students, faculty, staff and members of the Duke community related to their classes, studies or other various interests. Exhibits span topics such as civic engagement, experiences related to coursework, fine arts and social issues.

Durham Art Guild – Gallery at Golden Belt 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-157 919-560-2713 durhamartguild.org The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit community visual arts organization. Its 504-square-foot gallery typically features new exhibits every four weeks that showcase a variety of local and regional artists. This space is typically free and open to the public seven days a week with extended hours. Note that this scheduling may be altered during COVID-19.

Durham Art Guild – SunTrust Gallery (Durham Arts Council Building) 120 Morris St. 919-560-2713 durhamartguild.org This 3,000-square-foot gallery typically features new exhibits every six to eight weeks that showcase a variety of local and regional artists. This space is typically free and open to the public seven days a week with extended hours. Note that this scheduling may be altered during COVID-19.

Durham Arts Council Allenton, Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy, Semans and Durham Art Guild SunTrust Galleries 120 Morris St. 919-560-2787 durhamarts.org The four gallery spaces in the Durham Arts Council building feature the work of more than 400 local and regional visual artists each year. It has been named Durham Magazine’s “Best Art Gallery” each year since 2011. It’s open seven days a week and is free to the public. Visits by reservation only during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

108 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

The Museum of Durham History hosted an event on the anniversary of the Royal Ice Cream Parlor sit-in, which occurred June 23, 1957. One of two known remaining signs from the ice cream shop hangs in the museum alongside an exhibit detailing the protest.

Durham Arts Council Clay Studio 120 Morris St. 919-560-2726 durhamarts.org The DAC Clay Studio Gallery features the work of DAC local pottery teaching artists and students. Gallery visits are free to the public; days/hours vary and subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

Durham Arts Place 305 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-491-4625 Founded in 1996, Durham Arts Place provides affordable artist studio spaces to more than 20 artists.

Durham Cinematheque 305 E. Chapel Hill St. The microcinema, artist’s studio and small museum is dedicated to the history of the motion picture arts and related analog technologies.

Durham Craft Market (Durham Central Park) 501 Foster St. durhamcraftmarket.com Made up of a wide variety of high-quality, affordable arts and crafts, everything at the market is handcrafted and sold by the person who made it. The DCM team provides the marketplace to encourage creativity and design innovation and honor the art of craftsmanship.

The Fruit 305 S. Dillard St. durhamfruit.com The multi-purpose arts venue includes a black box theater, a music stage, and a gallery for modern art and photography.

It also hosts large-scale immersive art experiences, dance parties and private events. The Fruit is on the edge of downtown, occupying a compound of century-old cold storage warehouses totaling 22,000 square feet. Current shows are listed on the website.

Golden Belt Artist Studios 800 Taylor St. justin@lrcprop.com goldenbeltarts.com Golden Belt is home to a collective of fine artists who create, show and sell their work from studio spaces. Its Great Hall features revolving exhibitions showcasing work from in-house artists and artists from the community. Golden Belt is also home to the Durham Art Guild’s newest gallery. The outdoor courtyard, known as The Mill Stage, is home to a performing arts series from April to October, with improv theater Mettlesome opening on campus in mid-2022.

Horse & Buggy Press and Friends 1116 Broad St., Ste. 101 919-949-4847 horseandbuggypress.com The 500-square-foot gallery that adjoins the H&B design and book publishing studio features curated solo and thematic exhibitions on the main wall. Discover beautiful works for the walls of a home or office, or soulful craft-based wares. The space also features a bookstall showcasing Horse & Buggy Press books as well as select artist monographs and unique book titles by independent presses. Print bins carry unframed works.

Liberty Arts Artist Studio & Foundry 918D Pearl St. 919-294-8006 libertyartsnc.org A studio of artists working in metal, clay, wood, paper and glass who make industrial arts accessible to those in the Triangle.

Classes, commissions and equipment rental available. 

CELEBRATE OUR

ANNIVERSARY WITH US!

VISIT HAYTI130.ORG

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

PHOTO BY RICKY GARNI

Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-489-7062, ext. 222 or 223 judeareform.org/ rosenzweiggallery The Rosenzweig Gallery at Judea Reform Congregation is the only gallery in the Chapel Hill-Durham area with dedicated space for the display of Judaic art and artifacts.

Rubenstein Arts Center 2020 Campus Dr. 919-660-1700 artscenter.duke.edu The 70,000-squarefoot building encompasses flexible multipurpose studios, seminar classrooms, a makerspace, the Ruby Lounge, the von der Heyden Studio Theater, a film screening theater and more. While much Stefanie Etienne peruses art during a closing reception for artist Ippy Patterson at PS118 Gallery. of the space is used

by Duke University Louise B. Jones Brown Gallery Pleiades Arts art courses, there are often public (Bryan Center at Duke University) pleiadesartdurham@gmail.com performances, artist talks and open houses.

125 Science Dr. pleiadesartdurham.com The arts center hosts artist residencies, as ​The Louise B. Jones Brown Gallery is a Pleiades Arts creates visual art experiences well as exhibits and multimedia installations. student-run art gallery located in the that address fundamental challenges Bryan Center at Duke University. The to justice and inclusion and co-create The Scrap Exchange – Cameron Gallery gallery regularly exhibits art of all mediums these experiences in full partnership with 2050 Chapel Hill Rd. by students, local, national and even communities and their members.

919-688-6960 international artists. Every year the Brown scrapexchange.org Gallery also hosts a Student Art Showcase, Power Plant Gallery The Scrap Exchange promotes creativity, celebrating Duke student artists as part of 320 Blackwell St., Ste. 100 environmental awareness and community the Duke Arts Festival.

919-660-3622 through reuse. Its Cameron Gallery powerplantgallery.duke.edu highlights local and national artists who Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery A laboratory for documentary and prioritize reuse in their works. It also (Hayti Heritage Center) experimental art practices at Duke opened an Artists Marketplace in 2020 with 804 Old Fayetteville St. University, the Power Plant Gallery provides handmade art and gift items available from 919-683-1709; info@hayti.org ongoing opportunities for Duke students, local artists and crafters. hayti.org faculty and staff and Durham communities The Gallery features exhibitions, artist talks to explore and consider the essential role The Student Wall Gallery and receptions throughout the year. The and transformative capacity of the arts in (in the Perkins Library, annual Black History: Artists’ Perspectives society. Through exhibitions, performances, Duke University West Campus) exhibition presents art from 25-30 local screenings and other public events, the 919-681-2071 artists and the African American Quilt Circle gallery creates and nurtures a thriving library.duke.edu/exhibits exhibits an array of exquisite quilts with connection between the documentary arts, The gallery displays two-dimensional different themes. scholarship and our local community. items created by Duke students related to their classes, studies or other various Nancy Tuttle May Studio PS118 Gallery & Event Space interests. Exhibits span topics such as 1104 N. Gregson St. 118 W. Parrish St. civic engagement, experiences related to 919-688-8852; nancytuttlemay@gmail.com 919-949-4847 coursework, fine arts and social issues. nancytuttlemay.com horseandbuggypress.com/ps118 Abstract mixed media paintings on canvas.

The 1,400-square-foot gallery and Through This Lens Studio visits available by appointment. event space features solo and thematic 303 E. Chapel Hill St. exhibitions on the main wall as well as 919-687-0250 National Humanities Center rotating works by 60-plus artists and throughthislens.com 7 T.W. Alexander Dr. craftspersons from across the Southeast.

Through This Lens specializes in signed 919-549-0661 A bookstall showcases H&B books as well original photographs, as well as printing nationalhumanitiescenter.org as select artist monographs and books and framing.

The center is devoted to promoting by independent presses. Print bins carry greater understanding and appreciation a large amount of unframed works. The for the humanities both inside and outside gallery also serves as a resource for soulful the academic world. It highlights the gifts from $20 to $500, and for museumhumanities’ vital role in our society through quality works to appoint a home or office. a variety of public programs and initiatives, Its stage hosts literary readings, artist talks, including public talks, podcasts, exhibits musical performances and trunk shows. and other events.

1 0 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Visual Style Guide

Discover Durham's Visual Style Guide

Contents Logos Brand Colors Typography Internal Document Fonts Downloadable Files Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries

Logos

Discover Durham Logo

he logo we use to represent our organization and official messaging channels.

PRESENTED BY

Durham Wordmark

he mark we use to brand and market our destination.

Also in this Brand Guide Overview Voice & Tone Language Style Guide Research & Development

Guidelines for use Keep it proportional: Do not stretch or distort the Discover Durham logo or Durham wordmark.

Use appropriate white space: Allow for a minimum of a single mark height around all sides.

Scale appropriately: The minimum size the mark may be used at is 80px wide.

Make it cohesive: Discover Durham logo: Use a single brand color for the "Discover" in the Discover Durham logo. You can refer to the brand colors below. Use white or black for the "Durham" part of the logo.

Durham mark: Use a single brand color for the Durham wordmark. You can refer to the brand colors below.

Use the real deal: Always use an approved brand file with TM included in the graphic.

Do not modify or co-brand the mark without approval from Discover Durham.

Audiences & Personas [PPT] Brand Strategy Analysis [PPT] Brand Architecture [PPT]

Brand Colors

Color

Pantone

Hex

RGB

CMYK

DD-Purple

PMS 222

#65154B

101, 21,75

54, 100, 40, 34

DD-Teal

PMS 3268

#05AB96

5, 171, 150

78, 7, 51, 0

DD-Light Teal

PMS 324

#8ED6D1

142, 214, 209

42, 0, 21, 0

DD-Orange

PMS 180

#C23B05

194, 59, 5

17, 89, 100, 7

DD-Light Orange

PMS 716

#E47925

228, 121, 37

7, 64, 100, 0

DD-Yellow

PMS 7409

#F5BD2E

245, 189, 46

4, 26, 94, 0

DD-Dark Gray

PMS 426

#1E1E1E

30, 30, 30

72, 66, 65, 75

DD-Mid Gray

PMS 446

#3A3A3A

58, 58, 58

69, 62, 61, 52

DD-Light Gray

PMS 421

#B7B9BA

183, 185, 186

29, 22, 22, 0

Typography

he IBM Plex font family is used on all official external-facing Discover Durham websites, publications, graphics. Due to compatibility issues

ometimes experienced with these fonts, recommended internal document fonts for daily document needs are listed in the section after

his.

BM Plex Sans

1/3

PHOTO BY ERIC WATERS

tps://durhamcvb.sharepoint.com/Brand Guide/Visual Style Guide.aspx

Dante Johnson stands at the Durham Civil Rights History Mural, which was completed in 2015 but began in 2013 at the Hayti Heritage Center as an educational lecture series led by former NCCU Dean Dr. Benjamin Speller. An artistic collaboration of local citizens followed, including 30 core designers ranging in age from 15 to 65.

moments in time a brief history of durham z

1 2 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Durham Roots Bear BULL City Fruits Durham’s boldness is built on a history of inclusion and innovation.

Durham has always dared to be different, from the time of its establishment before the Civil War through the Industrial Revolution and the civil rights movement to a present-day vibrant economy.

Durham continues to grow and produce an openness and defiance that shapes the fruit of its future, thanks to its strong roots that run deep. Durham’s antebellum past was home to rural farms and one of the largest plantations in the South, Historic Stagville. Today it is preserved as a monument to history, and the state historic site contains

18th- and 19th-century houses, enslaved people’s living quarters and a unique barn. Free tours and regular special events unfurl the plantation’s history and effect on African American culture.

In 1910, Dr. James E. Shepard founded what would

Bull City Origin and Beyond W.T. Blackwell & Co.’s “Bull Durham Tobacco” is said to have been

PHOTO BY BILL RUSS

named after the bull on the label of the British Colman’s Mustard product, which was mistakenly thought to have been made in Durham, England. Blackwell later merged with several other brands to form the American Tobacco Company, the largest in the world. The bull remained as the company’s signature of authenticity, and Durham became known as the Bull City.

Bennett Place, another of Durham’s three state historic sites, memorializes the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, which marked the beginning of the end of the war. That history can be explored through Bennett Place’s restored structures, living history events and tours available to the public.

Duke Homestead, the third state historic site, is the spot where Washington Duke founded his worldwide tobacco empire. The

become the oldest publicly funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the country: North Carolina Central University.

As community engagement took root, Black-owned businesses blossomed in Durham. Parrish Street formed the foundation of what is now known as “Black Wall Street,” where many successful businesses like North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Mechanics and Farmers Bank were formed. Despite

local voice

z

“U

nderstanding Durham’s rich, complex history directly impacts our present and informs our future.

From its early roots in tobacco, textile and finance on Black Wall Street to the rise of medicine and technology, we see a diverse, innovative entrepreneurial spirit that runs through our community.

Appreciating the many stories that have shaped Durham fosters a stronger bond among neighbors.”

the progress of many African Americans, segregation stifled their advancement. In response, African American - Patrick Mucklow, Durhamites rose as leaders of Executive Director the civil rights movement. Civil of the Museum of Durham History rights advocates like the Rev. Douglas Moore and Dr. Pauli Murray rose to prominence.

Their efforts in heightening the recognition of racial and gender equality influenced the experiences of African Americans in Durham and across the country. African Americans have continued to build a distinct, robust legacy in Durham as entrepreneurs, artists, educators, politicians and engaged citizens.

Duke Homestead State Historic Site puts on festivals throughout the year that include local artists, costumed interpreters, entertainment and refreshments.

property includes the restored 1800s Duke family home, tobacco barns and the original factory. A museum at the site and guided tours feature exhibits on the history of tobacco farming and manufacturing.

African American Enterprise Following the end of the Civil War, Durham’s African Americans sought their own opportunities, carefully cultivating entrepreneurial and educational pathways.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Hayti neighborhood formed and flourished into a thriving business and residential district.

M&F Bank, the second oldest Black-owned bank in the country, saw significant growth in 2020. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase invested a collective $18 million into M&F, bringing the bank’s assets up to $309 million. “We’re the only institution at the moment that has received investments from the four largest banks,” M&F CEO James Sill said.

DURHAMMAG.COM 1 3

1 4 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Visual Style Guide Discover Durham's Visual Style Guide

Contents

Logos Brand Colors Typography Internal Document Fo Downloadable Files Adobe Creative Clou

Logos

Discover Durham Logo

The logo we use to represent our organization and official messaging channels.

PRESENTED BY Durham Wordmark The mark we use to brand and market our destination.

Also in this Brand Gui

Overview Voice & Tone Language Style Guide Research & Develop Guidelines for use Keep it proportional: Do not stretch or distort the Discover Durham logo or Durham wordmark.

Use appropriate white space: Allow for a minimum of a single mark height around all sides.

Scale appropriately: The minimum size the mark may be used at is 80px wide.

Make it cohesive: Discover Durham logo: Use a single brand color for the "Discover" in the Discover Durham logo. You can refer to the brand colors below. Use white or black for the "Durham" part of the logo.

Durham mark: Use a single brand color for the Durham wordmark. You can refer to the brand colors below.

Use the real deal: Always use an approved brand file with TM included in the graphic.

Do not modify or co-brand the mark without approval from Discover Durham.

Brand Colors

Staycation, All I Ever Wanted Color

Pantone

Hex

RGB

CMYK

DD-Purple

PMS 222

#65154B

101, 21,75

54, 100, 40, 34

DD-Teal

PMS 3268

#05AB96

5, 171, 150

78, 7, 51, 0

DD-Light Teal

PMS 324

#8ED6D1

142, 214, 209

42, 0, 21, 0

DD-Orange

PMS 180

#C23B05

194, 59, 5

17, 89, 100, 7

DD-Light Orange

PMS 716

#E47925

228, 121, 37

7, 64, 100, 0

DD-Yellow

PMS 7409

#F5BD2E

245, 189, 46

4, 26, 94, 0

DD-Dark Gray

PMS 426

#1E1E1E

30, 30, 30

72, 66, 65, 75

DD-Mid Gray

PMS 446

#3A3A3A

58, 58, 58

69, 62, 61, 52

DD-Light Gray

PMS 421

#B7B9BA

183, 185, 186

29, 22, 22, 0

Typography

Play Q part of tourist in your new home

The IBM Plex font family is used on all official external-facing Discover Durham websites, publications, graphics. Due to compatibility issues sometimes experienced with these fonts, recommended internal document fonts for daily document needs are listed in the section after this.

IBM Plex Sans

z

https://durhamcvb.sharepoint.com/Brand Guide/Visual Style Guide.aspx

f you’re just settling down in Durham and looking for something fun to do – or perhaps you’ve lived here for years and want to see the city through fresh eyes – there are numerous ways to engage, explore, learn and find community here, and a staycation might be exactly what you need. Whether you’re planning a solo adventure to break out of a routine or aiming to impress friends and family visiting your new hometown, your first order of business is picking the perfect place to stay.

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Tried & True Favorites The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club first opened its doors in 1988 to serve both the Duke University and Durham communities.

The Inn features beautiful terraces, a lush golf course, indoor/outdoor meeting areas, and conference and wedding spaces. From there, you can easily explore Duke’s picturesque campus and numerous visitor attractions like the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University Chapel, the trails through Duke Forest and the Duke Basketball Museum and Sports Hall of Fame. There are plenty of great food options nearby, but the Fairview Dining Room or Bull Durham Bar located at WaDuke – as it's commonly referred to – never disappoint. 

Jessica Lee and Dan Leszczak relax with a glass of wine and a beer at 21c Museum Hotel's Counting House, the hotel and art gallery's on-site restaurant and bar.

DURHAMMAG.COM 1 5

Audiences & Pe Brand Strategy A Brand Architectu

PHOTO BY CORNELL WATSON

STAYCATION

Alisha Verwayae and Brittany Whelan take a dip in Unscripted Durham’s rooftop pool.

Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast, Durham’s oldest Black-owned lodging property, opened to the public back in 1997. The Colonial Revival-style home, which was originally built for the CEO of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., has been refurbished with modern amenities by innkeepers Daniel Edwards and Monica Edwards. It’s located within walking distance of downtown, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Durham Performing Arts Center, the American Tobacco Trail and the historic Brightleaf District.

Boutique Stays at the Center of it All Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, three of Durham’s boutique hotels offer something unique. Park your car and take advantage of the walkability of downtown for an entire weekend.

Stay at the 21c Museum Hotel and stroll through the thoughtprovoking contemporary art museum with a handcrafted cocktail in hand after dining at the Counting House restaurant. The former bank building is on the National Register of Historic Places and still has a vault you can explore in the basement.

The Durham Hotel features a striking midcentury modern design and unbeatable views of the city at its rooftop bar, The Roof at The Durham, which offers shared plates and thoughtfully crafted beverages.

The new American restaurant has received national acclaim for its curated seasonal dishes. Make sure to grab a signature coffee soda from the hotel’s coffee shop before heading out to take on the day.

1 6 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Unscripted Durham is the newest boutique hotel to open in the Bull City and features a rooftop pool, iconic blue façade and a midcentury design. Check the website and plan your staycation around one of the programmed evenings, like “Sounds of the Studio” every Friday and Saturday evening with favorite local DJs or weekly happy hours with specialty cocktails at The Studio.

When you stay at these properties, you’re only a few steps away from many of Durham’s delicious and unique places to eat, plus one-of-a-kind arts and entertainment venues. Search “Downtown Durham Walking Tour” or “Public Art & Inspiration Guide” on discoverdurham.com for some fun ways to explore the city when you have a few hours or an entire afternoon.

Escape the Bustle Resting on six acres of gardens and lawns, the historic Arrowhead Inn Bed and Breakfast is just a 15-minute drive north of downtown.

Reserve a room in the Manor House or escape to the Garden Cottage or secluded North Carolina Cabin. Further remove yourself from the downtown bustle by spending a morning or afternoon outdoors at the nearby Eno River State Park, Lake Michie, Falls Lake or Historic Stagville – the latter being one of three state historic sites located in Durham County. Complete your stay by enjoying a meal at nearby favorite restaurants, including Bleu Olive, Gocciolina, Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue and Picnic.

Visual Style Guide Discover Durham's Visual Style Guide

Contents

Logos Brand Colors Typography Internal Document Fo Downloadable Files Adobe Creative Clou

Logos

Discover Durham Logo

The logo we use to represent our organization and official messaging channels.

PRESENTED BY Durham Wordmark The mark we use to brand and market our destination.

Also in this Brand Gui

Stay Awhile Most hotels in

z

Guidelines for use Keep it proportional: Do not stretch or distort the Discover Durham logo or Durham wordmark.

Use appropriate white space: Allow for a minimum of a single mark height around all sides.

Scale appropriately: The minimum size the mark may be used at is 80px wide.

Make it cohesive: Discover Durham logo: Use a single brand color for the "Discover" in the Discover Durham logo. You can refer to the brand colors below. Use white or black for the "Durham" part of the logo.

Durham mark: Use a single brand color for the Durham wordmark. You can refer to the brand colors below.

Use the real deal: Always use an approved brand file with TM included in the graphic.

Do not modify or co-brand the mark without approval from Discover Durham.

Brand Colors

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHEAL SIMPSON

O city showcase unique amenities, from Unscripted Durham’s rooftop pool c Durham Hotel’s O striking mid-century style. Find comfort at one after a busy day of traveling or sightseeing – or visit their restaurants, galleries and more as a part of your stay!

Overview Voice & Tone Language Style Guide Research & Develop

DOWNTOWN

21c Museum Hotel 111 N. Corcoran St. 919-956-6700 21cmuseumhotels.com/durham Aloft Durham Downtown 345 Blackwell St. 919-402-5656 marriott.com/hotels/travel/ rduld-aloft-durham-downtown

Color

Pantone

Hex

RGB

CMYK

DD-Purple

PMS 222

#65154B

101, 21,75

54, 100, 40, 34

DD-Teal

PMS 3268

#05AB96

5, 171, 150

78, 7, 51, 0

DD-Light Teal

PMS 324

#8ED6D1

142, 214, 209

42, 0, 21, 0

DD-Orange

PMS 180

#C23B05

194, 59, 5

17, 89, 100, 7

DD-Light Orange

PMS 716

#E47925

228, 121, 37

7, 64, 100, 0

DD-Yellow

PMS 7409

#F5BD2E

245, 189, 46

4, 26, 94, 0

DD-Dark Gray

PMS 426

#1E1E1E

30, 30, 30

72, 66, 65, 75

DD-Mid Gray

PMS 446

#3A3A3A

58, 58, 58

69, 62, 61, 52

DD-Light Gray

PMS 421

#B7B9BA

183, 185, 186

29, 22, 22, 0

Typography

The IBM Plex font family is used on all official external-facing Discover Durham websites, publications, graphics. Due to compatibility issues sometimes experienced with these fonts, recommended internal document fonts for daily document needs are listed in the section after this.

IBM Plex Sans

https://durhamcvb.sharepoint.com/Brand Guide/Visual Style Guide.aspx

JB Duke Hotel’s Braden Hendricks and Mira Grinage greet Brian Teune at the front desk.

Residence Inn by Marriott Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area 1108 W. Main St. 919-680-4440 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rduddresidence-inn-durham-mcpherson-dukeuniversity-medical-center-area

key Pets Allowed Complimentary Breakfast Room Service On-Site Restaurant

Blooming Garden Inn 513 Holloway St. 919-687-0801 bloominggardeninn.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View 705 S. Mangum St. 984-983-8003 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rduss-springhillsuites-durham-city-view

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-768-8830 thedurham.com

Unscripted Durham 202 N. Corcoran St. 984-329-9500 unscriptedhotels.com/durham

Durham Marriott City Center 201 Foster St. 919-768-6000 marriott.com/hotels/travel/ rducv-durham-marriott-city-center

EAST DURHAM

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast 914 Vickers Ave. 919-687-4366 moreheadmanor.com

Arrowhead Inn 106 Mason Rd. 919-477-8430 arrowheadinn.com

Budget Inn 2101 Holloway St. 919-682-5100

NORTH DURHAM

Courtyard By Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown 1815 Front St. 919-309-1500 marriott.com/rdufs

SOUTHEAST DURHAM

Candlewood Suites, Durham/Research Triangle Park at Southpoint 1818 E. N.C. Hwy. 54 919-484-9922 ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/ durham/rdudn/hoteldetail Comfort Inn RTP 4507 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-361-2656 comfortinndurham.com



DURHAMMAG.COM 1 7

Audiences & Pe Brand Strategy A Brand Architectu

LODGING Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP 5219 Page Rd. 919-314-1200 choicehotels.com/north-carolina/ durham/comfort-suites-hotels

Marriott at Research Triangle Park ​​4700 Guardian Dr. 919-941-6200 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rducpmarriott-at-research-triangle-park

Delta Hotels by Marriott RaleighDurham at Research Triangle Park 151 Tatum Dr. 919-474-3000 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdudedelta-hotels-raleigh-durham-atresearch-triangle-park

Red Roof Inn, RTP 4405 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-361-1950 redroof.com/property/NC/Durham/ RRI155 Residence Inn Durham RTP 201 Residence Inn Blvd.

919-361-1266 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdudrresidence-inn-durham-researchtriangle-park

PHOTO BY MATTHEW LOVETTE

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP 4810 Page Creek Ln. 919-941-6000 raleighdurhamairportrtp. doubletree.com DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham 2515 Meridian Pkwy.

919-361-4660 hilton.com/en/hotels/ rduiidt-doubletree-suites-raleighdurham Econo Lodge RTP 4433 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-544-4579 choicehotels.com/north-carolina/ durham/econo-lodge-hotels

The Arrowhead Inn, a historic 18th-century estate, prides itself on elegant guest rooms, artfully prepared breakfast, as well as six acres of lush gardens and lawns.

Extended Stay America - Durham RTP - Hwy 54 2504 N.C. Hwy. 54 919-361-1853 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/ raleigh-durham/research-triangle -park-hwy-54 Extended Stay America - Durham - RTP - Hwy 55 4515 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-544-9991 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ nc/raleigh-durham/research-trianglepark-hwy-55 Extended Stay America - Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd. - North 4610 S. Miami Blvd.

919-941-2878 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/ raleigh-durham/rtp-miami-blvd-north Extended Stay America - Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd. - South 4919 S. Miami Blvd.

919-998-0400 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/ raleigh-durham/rtp-miami-blvd-south

1 8 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/RTP 4620 S. Miami Blvd.

919-941-6066 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdugigi-hiltongarden-inn-raleigh-durham-researchtriangle-park

Sheraton Imperial Hotel RaleighDurham Airport at RTP 4700 Emperor Blvd.

919-941-5050 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rduissheraton-imperial-hotel-raleighdurham-airport-at-researchtriangle-park Sleep Inn Durham 5208 Page Rd. 919-993-3393 choicehotels.com/north-carolina/ durham/sleep-inn-hotels

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park 301 Residence Inn Blvd.

919-484-2900 sonesta.com/us/north-carolina/ durham/sonesta-select-durham-researchtriangle-park

Holiday Inn Express & Suites RTP 4912 S. Miami Blvd.

919-474-9800 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ durham/rdurt/hoteldetail

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, RDU/RTP 920 Slater Rd. 919-998-9500 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdushspringhill-suites-raleigh-durham-airportresearch-triangle-park

Hometowne Studios Raleigh-Durham 5008 N.C. Hwy. 55 919-484-1878 redroof.com/extendedstay/ hometownestudios/property/NC/Durham/ HTS1037

Wingate by Wyndham - RDU/RTP 5223 Page Rd. 919-941-2854 wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/durhamnorth-carolina/wingate-by-wyndhamraleigh-durham-airport/overview

Homewood Suites by Hilton RDU/RTP 4603 Central Park Dr. 919-474-9900 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdudmhwhomewood-suites-raleigh-durhamap-research-triangle

SOUTHWEST DURHAM

La Quinta Inn & Suites Durham Southpoint 1910 W. Park Dr. 919-484-1422 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/durhamnorth-carolina/la-quinta-raleigh-durhamsouthpoint/overview

Extended Stay America - Durham University 3105 Tower Blvd.

919-489-8444 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/ raleigh-durham/university

Comfort Inn University 3508 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-490-4949 comfortinn.com/hotel-durham-north_ carolina-NC132

LODGING Extended Stay America - Durham University - Ivy Creek Blvd 1920 Ivy Creek Blvd.

919-402-1700 extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/nc/ raleigh-durham/university-ivy-creek-blvd Fairfield Inn & Suites Southpoint Durham 7807 Leonardo Dr. 919-806-8200 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdurf-fairfieldinn-and-suites-durham-southpoint Hampton Inn & Suites 6121 Farrington Rd. 919-403-8700 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduchhx-hamptonsuites-chapel-hill-durham-area Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint 7007 Fayetteville Rd. 919-544-6000 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduspgi-hiltongarden-inn-durham-southpoint Holiday Inn Express, Farrington Road 6119 Farrington Rd. 919-489-7555 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ chapel-hill/rdufr/hoteldetail Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham/Chapel Hill 3305 Watkins Rd. 919-680-9000 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduhtht-home2suites-durham-chapel-hill Homewood Suites by Hilton Durham/ Chapel Hill 3600 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-401-0610 hilton.com/en/hotels/rduhwhwhomewood-suites-durham-chapel-hill-i-40 Hyatt Place 7840 N.C. Hwy. 751 919-688-7800 hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/ hyatt-place-durham-southpoint/rduzd La Quinta Inn & Suites 4414 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-401-9660 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/durhamnorth-carolina/la-quinta-university-areachapel-hill/overview Red Roof Inn, Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd 5623 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-489-9421 redroof.com/property/nc/durham/RRI201 Rizzo Center 150 DuBose Home Ln. 919-913-2098 destinationhotels.com/rizzo-conferencecenter

SpringHill Suites

by Marriott, Durham Chapel Hill 5310 McFarland Dr. 919-403-1111 marriott.com/ hotels/travel/ rdurl-springhillsuites-durhamchapel-hill Staybridge Suites Durham/ Chapel Hill 3704 Mt. Moriah Rd. 919-401-9800 ihg.com/ staybridge/ hotels/us/en/ durham/rdumm/ hoteldetail

The Durham Hotel, a 53-room midcentury modern property, opened in summer 2015 in the former Home Savings Bank building.

WEST CENTRAL DURHAM

AC Hotel Durham — Marriott 2800 Erwin Rd. 984-900-2700 marriott.com/hotels/travel/rduaa-ac-hotelraleigh-durham

JB Duke Hotel 230 Science Dr. 919-660-6400 jbdukehotel.com

Carolina Duke Inn 2517 Guess Rd. 919-286-0771

Millennium Hotel Durham 2800 Campus Walk Ave. 919-383-8575 millenniumhotels.com/en/durham/ millennium-hotel-durham

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Duke University-Downtown Durham 1816 Hillandale Rd. 919-724-4566 choicehotels.com/nc613

Motel 6 3454 Hillsborough Rd. 919-309-0037 motel6.com/en/motels.nc.durham.4772.html

Days Inn 3460 Hillsborough Rd. 919-383-1551 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/durhamnorth-carolina/days-inn-durham-nearduke-university/overview Hampton Inn & Suites, Durham North I-85 1542 N. Gregson St. 919-688-8880 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdunohx-hamptonsuites-durham-north-i-85 Hilton Durham near Duke University 3800 Hillsborough Rd. 919-383-8033 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdudhhf-hiltondurham-near-duke-university Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center 2102 W. Main St. 919-286-0774 hilton.com/en/hotels/rdumcgi-hilton-gardeninn-durham-university-medical-center Holiday Inn Express Durham 2516 Guess Rd. 919-313-3244 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ durham/rduhm/hoteldetail

Red Roof Inn, Duke University Medical Center 1915 N. Pointe Dr. 919-471-9882 redroof.com/property/NC/Durham/RRI164 Super 8 Motel 2337 Guess Rd. 919-213-7482 super8.com/hotels/north-carolina/durham/ super-8-durham-university-area-nc/hoteloverview The Lodge at Duke Medical Center 2306 Elba St. 833-313-2165 lodgeatdumc.com The University Inn 502 Elf St. 919-286-4421 universityinnduke.com Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 3001 Cameron Blvd.

919-490-0999 washingtondukeinn.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 1 9

City of Medicine The city’s moniker is more accurate than ever

z

urham has a reputation for outstanding health care. The nickname “City of Medicine” has its origins in the creation of BC Headache Powder by two local pharmacists in 1906. Fast forward 116 years, and our physician-to-population ratio is more than four times the national average, and in 2021, Business Facilities named this area the No. 2 top health care hub for mid-sized cities in the country.

Jobs in health care and social services make up nearly a third of the workforce, with Duke University & Health System as Durham’s largest employer.

How did we earn renown for healing? It helps that our hospitals are top-notch. U.S. News & World Report named Duke University Hospital as the best hospital in North Carolina for 2021-2022. It is nationally ranked in 11 adult and nine pediatric specialties and is rated high performing in 16 procedures and conditions.

Duke is the cornerstone of Durham’s health hub, operating Duke Children’s Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Cancer Institute, Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital and smaller practices across the city. Duke Children’s Hospital ranked among the top 50 children’s medical centers nationally and retained its position at No. 1 in North Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report. And for the first time in 2021, the magazine included a regional ranking as well, with Duke tied for No. 3 in the Southeast.

The North Carolina Specialty Hospital also provides great care, while the Durham Veterans Administration Hospital serves more than 200,000 veterans from across 27 counties in central and eastern North Carolina.

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat has operated in Durham since its founding by Dr. Samuel D. McPherson in 1914. Formerly McPherson Hospital, the facility’s physicians developed many of the instruments still used today to perform eye surgery, including specialized suture materials. Doctors affiliated with the practice performed the first cornea transplant in the southeastern United States.

120 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

In 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report also ranked Duke’s School of Medicine No. 3 in the nation for research and No. 51

for primary care. Seven of the school’s medical education specialty programs were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide: anesthesiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. Duke’s faculty roster has two Nobel Prizewinning researchers – biochemists Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and Dr. Paul Modrich. Dr. Shelley Hwang, chief of breast surgery at the Duke Cancer Institute, was recognized as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in 2016. In 2021, Duke surgeons performed the first U.S. pediatric “donation after circulatory death” heart transplant; Duke researchers identified a new antibody for COVID-19 and variants; and

PHOTO BY SHAWN ROCCO, DUKE HEALTH

Dr. Priya Kishnani, center, has spent her career as a pediatric medical genetics specialist at Duke Department of Pediatrics helping her patients get through some of their most difficult years.

the university was one of 11 medical schools selected across North America to participate in the Anti-Racist Transformation in Medical Education project, a national collaborative to dismantle systemic racism and bias in academic medicine.

Duke Clinical Research Institute is the country’s largest and oldest academic clinical research organization. There’s also the architectural gem of Duke Integrative Medicine, a beacon in the growing practice of holistic medicine.

Research Triangle Park (RTP), the largest research park in the country – most of which is in Durham County, is home to 450-plus life sciences companies, including Biogen Inc. and Pharm-Olam.

Drug giant Merck has a plant in north Durham, and IQVIA, one of

the largest providers of biopharmaceutical services in the world, also calls Durham home.

In fact, Jones Lang LaSalle IP, a global real estate investment and management firm, released a research report in September 2021 that lists the Raleigh-Durham area as the No. 4 region in the U.S. and Canada for the life sciences. And the city’s entrepreneurial spirit is advancing health care, led by the likes of up-and-coming companies such as AgBiome, Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio), Biogen Inc., Tergus Pharma and Rho Inc., a contract research organization that reached $100 million in revenue in 2021 and has gone global through an acquisition deal with European contract research organization Dokumeds in December 2021. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 121

HEALTH CARE

Need-to-Know Numbers PHOTO COURTESY OF DUKE HEALTH

z

Duke University Hospital 2301 Erwin Rd. General information............................... 919-684-8111 Patient information...............................919-684-2410 Volunteers................................................919-681-6088 Patient and visitor relations..............919-681-2020 Case resource managers...................919-668-2483 Duke Regional Hospital 3643 N. Roxboro St. General information...........................919-470-4000 (Patient rooms may be reached by dialing 919-470, followed by the four digits of the room number, or call 919-470-4277) Patient advocacy.................................. 919-470-4747 Volunteer services................................919-470-4150

Duke Integrative’s Dr. Deborah Ann Ballard (right) consults with a patient.

Frequently Called Numbers

James E. Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center ............................................................................................919-470-1000

Duke Center for Living Campus 3475 Erwin Rd. dukehealth.org/locations/duke-center-living-campus

Duke Rehabilitation Institute Patients............................................................................ 919-470-7338 Referrals............................................................................ 919-470-7217 Emergency Departments: ER at Duke Regional...................................................919-470-5345 ER at Duke Hospital..................................................... 919-684-2413 ER at Duke Raleigh....................................................... 919-954-3271

Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center 501 Douglas St. 1-800-235-3853

Duke Health Health Information Management (Medical Records) ............................................................................................ 919-684-1700 Patient Accounting/Billing........................ 919-620-4555 (local) or 1-800-782-6945 (toll-free) Duke Consultation and Referral Center..............800-633-3853

Duke Health & Fitness Center 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6660

Watts School of Nursing 2828 Croasdaile Dr. 919-470-7348 wattsschoolofnursing.org

Duke Eye Center 2351 Erwin Rd. 919-681-3937

Duke Integrative Medicine 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6826 or 866-313-0959 (toll-free) Duke Primary Care Croasdaile 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 24B 919-525-3376

Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center 2301 Erwin Rd. Appointments................................................................ 919-887-8184 Patient information.......................................................919-684-2410 General information....................................................... 919-684-8111 Duke Children’s Development...................................919-385-3137 Clinic Volunteers............................................................919-681-6088

Duke Primary Care Pickett Road 3004 Tower Blvd.

919-680-1646

Duke Children’s Primary Care South Durham 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy., Ste. 110 919-620-5333

Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital 3000 Erwin Rd. 919-684-6669

Duke Clinic (Duke South) 40 Duke Medicine Cir. dukehealth.org/locations/duke-clinic

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat North Durham Office: 4102 N. Roxboro St. 919-595-2000 South Durham Office: 5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 102 919-287-3443

Duke Cancer Center 20 Duke Medicine Cir. Appointments...............................................................919-752-4005 General information......................................................919-613-1909 Consultation and Referrals.......................................919-752-4005

122 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton St. 919-286-0411

Comprehensive eye, ear, nose & throat care for adults and children, glasses & contact lenses, hearing aids & testing, speech therapy, and plastics & aesthetics

Durham Offices N. Durham 4102 N. Roxboro St.

S. Durham 5726 Fayetteville Rd., STE 102

919-595-2000

NCEENT.COM

Cary 1010 Tryon Village Dr., STE 701

Chapel Hill 1838 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd1

Roxboro 783-C Doctor's Court

Bringing Clarity to Life!

Dr. Tonica Johnson has performed over 7,000 cataract surgeries over the past 12 years.

Experienced, board-certified and fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist, specializing in Premium Cataract Surgery, Dry Eye Treatment, Glaucoma, Cornea Diseases and Diabetic Eye Disease.

tonicajohnsonmd.com

919.999.6093 | 3811 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

Prevention, Health and State-of-the-Art Treatment!

THANK YOU, DURHAM, FOR YOUR VOTE!

2021

DURHAMMAG.COM 123

OUR TOP DENTISTS z or the 12th straight year, Durham Magazine commissioned a peer-topeer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following listing is the result. Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

The Durham area is well-served by the dental community. Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none.

What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?

Dental Anesthesiology Rachael D’Souza Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com

Endodontics Hong Chen RTP Endodontics 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 201 919-237-2818; rtpendo.com Deborah A. Conner 922 Broad St., Ste. B 919-416-4200; debconnerdds.com Linda Levin Levin Endodontics 3624 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106 919-401-4827; levinendodontics.com

A LITTLE BACKGROUND The Top Dentists list for Durham is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Ga. This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Durham area. The list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 60 years combined experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals.

For more information, call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, Georgia, 30903; email info@usatopdentists. com or visit usatopdentists.com.

The purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.

A.K. Bobby Mallik 5324 McFarland Dr., Ste. 120 919-493-5332; durhamendo.com Roger A. McDougal McDougal Endodontics 245 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 201 919-806-8667; mcdougalendo.org

General Dentistry Brent L. Blaylock 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 300 919-518-9963; generaldentistdurham.com Debbie A. Bolton Bull City Smiles 2705 N. Duke St., Ste. 100 919-381-5900; bullcitysmiles.com Jason W. Butler Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com Catherine H. Cunningham 1920 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 570 919-544-3723; cunninghamdds.com 

124 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

YOUR SMILE, YOUR STYLE, YOUR LIFE... or more than 30 years the practice of Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associate’s mission has been to provide dental care above and beyond expectations, while bringing our patients to optimal oral health.

Drs. Audrey Kemp, Brittanie Harris, Davia Nickelson, and Desiree Palmer practice a full scope of cosmetic and family dentistry including: Crowns, Bridges, Restoration of Implants, Partials, Dentures, Six Month Smiles and Invisalign. Schedule an appointment today at our “state of the art” practices on Newsom Street or our downtown location at Bull City Dental.

TOP magazine

DENTISTS

For the Smile Of a Lifetime!

Now Accepting New Patients!

919.489.1543 DurhamPDO.com

121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Dr. John R. Christensen Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Robert T. Christensen Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Jamie L. Molina Pediatric Dentistry

DURHAMMAG.COM 125

OUR TOP DENTISTS James H. Eaker 4208 S. Alston Ave., Ste. 100 919-544-5620; tarheelsmiles.com

Lionel M. Nelson 3325 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 303 919-489-0497; nelsongentledental.com

Mary V. Gaddis Park Place Dental 245 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 204 919-484-8088; dentistindurham.co

Desiree T. Palmer Bull City Dental 106 W. Parrish St., Ste. 1 919-680-3531; bullcitydentaldowntown.com

Esther V. Hanson Sunrise Dental 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 203 919-493-3355; dinahvice-sunrisedental.com

Laura Parra 3400 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 209 919-383-7020; lauraparradds.com

Stephanie Q. Jenkins 5317 Highgate Dr., Ste. 118 919-361-0500; drjenkins-dds.com Ellis K. List 1020 Broad St. 919-682-5327; durhamncdentistry.com Nicole Messenger Messenger Family Dentistry 2206 Page Rd., Ste. 103 919-535-4659; messengerdentistry.com

Michael A. Tapper Croasdaile Smiles 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 2 919-383-8619; croasdailesmiles.com Jerry Ter Avest 2515 Hwy. 54 E., Bldg. 2000 919-544-6080; jteravestdds.com Amy D. Turner Turning Point Dental & Aesthetics 811 Ninth St., Ste. 210 919-286-4481; turningpointda.com

Catherine D. Ray 3310 University Dr. 919-489-5380; catherinedraydmd.com

William W. Turner Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com

Grant H. Service 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. B 919-220-6553; durhamdentistgrantservice.com

C. Steadman Willis III 1212 Broad St. 919-286-2235; steadwillisdmd.com

Harold S. Speight 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. C 919-220-4200; haroldspeightdds.com

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery David E. Frost Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years

Providing Quality Care with the Latest Technology • LANAP to Regenerate Bone

• Healthystart to Resolve

Loss due to Periodontal

Airway Issues which May

Disease

Improve Behavior and Sleep

• Implant Surgery & Placement • Affordable Invisalign

Disorders in Children • Wisdom Teeth Extractions • Root Canals

Thank You for Supporting Us!

Dirk Vice, DDS Dinah Vice, DDS Esther Vice Hanson, DDS

126 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Chapel Hill 1801 East Franklin St. 919.929.3996

Cary 1223 Parkside Main St. 919.701.6699

Durham 8128 Renaissance Parkway 919.493.3355

Raleigh 1009 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.0055

visitsunrise.com

TOP magazine

DENTISTS

OUR TOP DENTISTS Jeffrey S. Jelic Jelic Center Functional Aesthetic Maxillofacial Surgery 5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. G 919-419-9222; drjelic.com Aaron Park Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com David B. Powers Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery 40 Duke Medical Cir., DUMC 2955 919-681-7043; dukemedicine.org/find-doctors-physicians/ david-b-powers-md-dmd Uday N. Reebye Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com Andrew T. Ruvo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Debra Sacco Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Gavin C. Heymann Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; durhamorthodontics.com

Adam D. Serlo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Julie H. Mol Mol Orthodontics 5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104 919-405-7111; molorthodontics.com

Brian Vandersea Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Pedro E. Santiago Duke Surgery 3475 Erwin Rd. 888-275-3853; surgery.duke.edu/faculty/ pedro-e-santiago-dmd

Orthodontics Tyler Hart North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics 3020 S. Miami Blvd.

919-246-3350; ncoso.com

J. Dempsey Smith Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; smithandheymann.com Michael J. Wilson Wilson Orthodontics 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 3 919-383-7423; wilson-ortho.com 

Barbara T. Hershey Hershey Orthodontics 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd. 919-493-7554; hersheyorthodontics.com

A . K . B O B BY MALLIK D.M . D. D I P L O M A T E ,

A M E R I C A N

B O A R D

O F

E N D O D O N T I C S

PRACTICE LIMITED TO ENDODONTICS AND ENDODONTIC SURGERY

O

ur team realizes the importance of your dental health and strives to provide all your endodontic needs in a clean, comfortable and stress-free environment. We utilize state-ofthe-art technology to ensure you are receiving the specialized care you deserve.

Using the most advanced knowledge and techniques available today, we can perform many different endodontic treatments with ultimate precision and comfort.

ROOT CAN AL THERAP Y | R E T R E AT M E NT AP ICAL S U RGERY | TRAU M AT I C I NJ U R I E S C B C T IM AGIN G

DU RH A ME NDO. C OM

PATTER S O N PL ACE 5324 MCFARL AND D RIVE, S TE. 120, D URH AM NC 27707

DURHAMMAG.COM 127

FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates has been trusted to provide specialized care in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Sanford communities. Our five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the highest quality of patient care with the latest diagnostic and treatment tools available to assure patient safety and comfort. Drs. Frost, Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo and Serlo practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal.

DENTAL IMPLANTS • BONE GRAFTING • WISDOM TEETH • FACIAL TRAUMA • CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY SLEEP APNEA • PRE-PROSTHETIC SURGERY • ORAL PATHOLOGY

OMSANC.COM

CHAPEL HILL 501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 110 Chapel Hill 27514 919.929.2196 DURHAM 2823 North Duke Street Durham 27704 919.479.0707 SANFORD 109 Dennis Drive Sanford 27330 919.775.1615

DAVID E. FROST, DDS, MS Dr. Frost is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University and dental graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Fellow. Dr. Frost is board certified and has served as President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southeastern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and of the Board of Directors of Health Volunteers Overseas. He has volunteered and led surgical groups in Nepal, India, Chile, Peru, Cuba and Vietnam. Dr. Frost served as National Civilian Consultant to the Surgeon General for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for the US Air Force. He has published over sixty scientific articles and books and is on the editorial board of two major journals.

DEBRA M. SACCO, DMD, MD Dr. Sacco is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one year internship in general surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interests encompass orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone graft reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis for implant therapy. Dr. Sacco is board certified and has been an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She lectures at the UNC School of Denistry in their physical diagnosis course.

BRIAN VANDERSEA, DDS Dr. Vandersea earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his dental degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, Dr. Vandersea completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Currently he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC, and is a consultant oral surgeon for the Duke University athletic department. Dr. Vandersea’s clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and facial trauma. He has collaborated with several of his OMSA colleagues to publish chapters in multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

ANDREW T. RUVO, DMD, MD Dr. Ruvo received his undergraduate degree from Penn State, his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC and from that experience developed a wide range of clinical interests including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, and oral rehabilitation through dental implants. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ruvo has authored and co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with some of his OMSA colleagues and contributes to the education of future dentists through lectures at the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruvo is married to his college sweetheart, who has supported him throughout his academic and professional journey, and together they enjoy raising their four beautiful daughters.

ADAM D. SERLO, DMD, MD Dr. Serlo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Serlo then completed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. During his training he received his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery internship. Dr. Serlo’s interests include orthognathic surgery, pathology, bone grafting, dental implants and facial trauma. Dr. Serlo serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

OUR TOP DENTISTS Pediatric Dentistry Erica A. Brecher Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE | COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY | TMJ TREATMENT

For over 30 years, Dr. Brent L. Blaylock

has been a trusted dentist in Durham. Continuing education is important to Dr. Blaylock, and he has completed many courses in the principles of complete dentistry. His focus has been identifying and treating problems with the TMJ and occlusion, and the impact of oral inflammation and disease on the heart and rest of the body.

John R. Christensen Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.

919-489-1543; durhampdo.com Robert Christensen Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.

919-489-1543, durhampdo.com Jenny Citineni Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry 3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-493-2569; trianglekidsdentist.com Amy C. Davidian Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry 249 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 300 919-354-6220; southpointpediatricdentistry.com Dylan S. Hamilton Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St. 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com Martha A. Keels Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com Yvette E. Thompson Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry 3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-493-2569; trianglekidsdentist.com

OUR SERVICES ESTHETIC SMILE DESIGN IMPLANT RESTORATION TMJ EVALUATION BITE GUARDS

TEETH WHITENING AIRWAY ASSESSMENT PORCELAIN VENEERS DENTAL CROWNS & BRIDGES

Periodontics Arnold T. McClain 5015 Southpark Dr., Ste. 130 919-484-8338; gumsandimplants.org

Prosthodontics SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME NEW PATIENTS 919.518.9963 | CURRENT PATIENTS 919.493.8036

3206 OLD CHAPEL HILL ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27707

919.493.8036 | DRBRENTBLAYLOCK.COM 

130 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Geoffrey R. Cunningham Durham Prosthodontics 3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661; mydurhamdentist.com Rosanna V. Marquez Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com Mark S. Scurria Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com

The world always looks

brighter

from behind a smile

We are accepting new patients!

We want to keep your child’s smile healthy for a lifetime!

919-220-1416

dukestreetsmiles.com

Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD Erica A. Brecher, DMD, MS M. Gentry Byrd, DDS, MPH

TOP magazine

DENTISTS

2021-

2711 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704

class acts urham was named the No. 34 best college town to live in forever by College Ranker. Our city is well known for being a part of the “Research Triangle” in North Carolina, home to three major research universities. The presence of those and other colleges tends to drive up educational attainment in the area.

In fact, WalletHub recognized the Durham-Chapel Hill area as the seventh most-educated city in the U.S. in 2021. Here’s a quick look at our city’s institutions of higher learning.

Durham Technical Community College Durham Tech offers more than 100 popular programs and courses in a variety of industries and pathways. With campuses in Durham and Orange counties, the college provides health technology pathways, university transfer opportunities, career and technical programs and more.

Durham Tech also offers retraining opportunities for new careers, teaches reading and writing and other basic high school skills, and gives high school students opportunities to earn college credits. The school offers seven Guided Career Pathways to provide students with clearer paths that align with their career interests, including: Building, Engineering and Skilled Trades; Business and Entrepreneurship; Creative and Liberal Arts; Health and Wellness; Information Technology; Human Services and Public Safety; and Science and Math. The college’s Small Business and Corporate Education Center in the redeveloped Chesterfield Building offers continuing education and training to organizations covering topics including management and leadership development, interpersonal skills, communications, and employee health and safety. The Small Business Center at Durham Tech is part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network and provides courses and advice on marketing, sales and business plans; technical assistance; and business seminars. In 2019, the college launched its Electrical Line Technician program and its Culinary Arts program at its new American Tobacco Campus location. J.B. Buxton, who oversaw the college’s COVID-19 response and implemented an Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, became the fifth president of Durham Tech in July 2020. In September 2021, the college began their 60th anniversary celebration with the dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Applied Learning and Technology – the first new academic building added to their main campus in 15 years.

Number of students 18,626 Tuition and fees $1,216 (in-state), $4,288 (out-of-state) for 16 or more

credit hours Accolades Durham Tech sends more students to UNC-Chapel Hill and to NC Central University than any community college in the state. It was

one of the first colleges to have guaranteed admission pathway agreements with UNC and NC State University. Durham Tech is the only school in the Triangle that offers an electrical line technician program, which was created in partnership with Duke Energy and launched in August 2018. That same year, Durham Tech also launched an anesthesia program (one of only 11 approved anesthesia programs in the nation, and the only one of its kind in the state). In 2021, the college launched an initiative in partnership with

132 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

KBI Biopharma to offer apprenticeships to graduating

high school seniors and military veterans in the life sciences industry; hired success coaches to provide students with academic, professional and personal resources; and developed new initiatives to increase female enrollment in STEM programs.

How to apply Visit durhamtech.edu.

North Carolina Central University The historically Black university was founded in 1910 and offers nearly 80 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs with 146 area concentrations. It has attracted attention for its nationally ranked law school as well as two research institutes – the Julius L. Chambers Biomedical Biotechnology Research Institute and Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise – which collaborate with pharmacy and biotech companies in Research Triangle Park. It added

two new bachelor degrees for the 2020-21 academic year – information technology and sports medicine – making it the only school in the UNC System offering a bachelor of science in information technology with concentrations in cybersecurity and data analytics. Flagship programs include the sciences, technology, nursing, education, law, business and the arts. The university’s School of Business houses a cybersecurity lab on the university’s campus – the first of its kind within the UNC System. The lab complements a new program for students interested in pursuing a degree in information technology with a concentration in cybersecurity.

Its School of Library and Information Sciences was ranked No. 1 out of 20 selected library science programs by Best Value Schools. SLIS degree programs were evaluated on the affordability of tuition and student-faculty ratios. The university selected Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye as its 12th chancellor in June 2017. He previously served as acting chancellor and interim chancellor for NCCU. In that time, Dr. Akinleye created new partnerships with community colleges and an online distance-education program called NCCU Online.

Number of students 8,078 total – 6,067 undergraduate, 1,608 graduate

and 403 law students Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $6,629 (in-state), $19,336 (out-

of-state)

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Durham Technical Community College kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations on Sept. 9, 2021, with the dedication of the William G. Ingram Center for Applied Learning and Technology – the first new academic building on Main Campus in 15 years.

Landmark The campus is known for its green, rolling hills and largerthan-life bronze statue of Dr. James E. Shepard, the founder of NCCU,

which was the first state-supported liberal arts college for African American students.

Accolades The 2022 rankings of Historically Black Colleges and

Universities (HBCU) by U.S. News & World Report placed NCCU at No. 13 among the nation’s top HBCUs. It was also named fifth among public HBCUs and second in the state in 2021. NCCU ranked No. 21 regionally among the best colleges for veterans in the South and ranked No. 10 as a top performer on social mobility among Southern regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. NCCU also ranked No. 47 as a best-value school and No. 48 among 133 regional universities in the South. In 2021, the Career and Professional Development Center received a $100,00 grant from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation to provide 20 students with paid internships. Gap Inc. and Icon 360 also gifted $100,000 to the school’s Textiles and Apparel program last July as a part of the company’s promise to provide funding to Historically Black colleges and universities fashion programs.

Athletics NCCU Men’s Basketball team was named the 2019-2020

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Regular Season Champions.

In 2019, the team won the MEAC title for the third consecutive year and earned its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in five years. The NCCU men’s and women’s track and field teams earned seven medals during the 2020 MEAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. In 2021, the university’s cross country men’s and women’s teams finished fourth and sixth in the MEAC championships – the highest finishes for The Eagles program history. NCCU Athletic Director Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree was named the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year in 2018 by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America. The Eagles tied to win the MEAC football title in 2014 and 2015 becoming Co-Champions. In 2016, the Eagles won the MEAC football title, earning an invitation to the Air Force Celebration Bowl.

How to apply Visit nccu.edu.

Duke University Nestled within a sprawling 9,000-acre campus, Duke consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top higher education institutions. It was ranked the No. 9 best national university by U.S. News & World Report and was recognized as the 12th best college in America by Forbes. Duke was also ranked as the 23rd top university in the world by Times Higher Education

DURHAMMAG.COM 133

HIGHER EDUCATION World University. Vincent E. Price assumed office as the 10th president of Duke University in July 2017.

Number of students About 15,500, with more than 6,500

undergraduates Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $55,880 (2020-2021); about

$78,828 including room and board, books and fees Accolades Niche ranked Duke as the No. 2 best college for student-

athletes; No. 3 college with the best professors; the No. 6 best college; and No. 6 best value college in the nation for 2022.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke the No. 13 best value school in the nation and No. 13 best school for undergraduate teaching. Duke also has the second best bachelors nursing program in the nation and is ranked third for its master’s nursing program, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education college rankings placed Duke at No. 5 for best colleges in the U.S. Forbes named Duke the best university in the South and also ranked Duke No. 8 in the nation on its Best Employers for Diversity list in January 2020 – the only North Carolina company to make the list. Forbes also ranked Duke 11th among its “2021 Best Employers for Women” and 23rd on its “America’s Best Employers 2021” list.

Landmark The neo-gothic Duke Chapel was built on the highest ridge

on campus in 1935 and underwent extensive renovations that ended in 2016. Today it is used for events, worship services and more. The chapel was recognized as the eighth most amazing college campus building in the nation by The Best Schools. In 2019, GreenPal listed Duke’s campus the “most pristine college campus in America,” in part because of the beauty of Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Athletics Duke men’s storied basketball team won national

championships in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015. Its women’s golf team won seven national championships in the last 20 years, and its lacrosse team took national titles in 2010, 2013 and 2014. In 2018, its football program played in a bowl game for the sixth time in seven seasons. Duke rowing received its first gold medal in the ACC Rowing Championship in 2019.

Duke finished 2020-21 with seven conference championships – tying the school record for most in an academic year and leading all ACC institutions. Duke’s seven titles came in baseball, softball, women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s fencing, women’s golf and men’s lacrosse.

Nina King was also named Duke’s next vice president and director of athletics, succeeding Kevin White, who retired after 13 years at Duke, on September 2021. She is the first woman to hold the position at Duke.

How to apply Visit admissions.duke.edu/apply.

sizes, in its daytime programs. UMO also offers student organizations, professional and collegiate clubs, performing groups, internships and community service opportunities. Students have the opportunity to compete on 22 NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic teams in addition to various intramural sports.

UMO also offers online degree programs that provide the convenience, flexibility and affordability busy adults need, and has been ranked regionally and nationally for its programs and student service. Students can choose from a variety of degree options, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, all available completely online. Transfer-friendly options and a quick path to graduation are hallmarks of UMO’s adult education programs. UMO is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Tuition and fees Adult undergraduate students: $455 per credit hour

plus a $150 general fee per semester; graduate students: $600 per credit hour plus a $150 general fee per semester. Traditional undergraduate students: commuter – $22,618 per year; resident – $31,788 per year (includes tuition, room and board).

Accolades UMO was ranked a No. 37 top performer on social mobility

and the No. 42 best college for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings. Niche ranked UMO the No. 1 safest college campus and seventh most diverse college in North Carolina.

How to apply Visit umo.edu/admissions.

North DurhamCarolina Campus Wesleyan College Offering a variety of adult and online courses, the Durham campus is a close-knit college community. Wesleyan students receive undergraduate degrees in organizational leadership, business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice, health ​​ care administration and supply chain management, among other fields. Wesleyan also offers two master’s degree programs in business administration and criminal justice. For students interested in achieving a bachelor’s degree, Wesleyan partners with Durham Technical Community College and Wake Technical Community College that allows students who received their associate degree to start at Wesleyan with 60 credits. This college supports working adults who seek career advancement or personal enrichment.

Janice Bryant Howard, founder and CEO of ActOne Group, gifted the school in September 2021 The Janice Bryant Howard Endowment fund, intended to provide scholarship funding for female students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The college also established a partnership with Duke Divinity School in October 2021 that offers an accelerated pathway to students interested in pastoral leadership.

Number of students 1,833-plus Tuition and fees $32,996 (2021-2022); about $44,914 including room

University of Mount Olive

and board and meal plan (books are free and included in tuition)

UMO provides its students with programs to fit their individual needs in a time and setting convenient for any lifestyle, whether the student is getting ready to graduate from high school and wants to transfer to a new college setting or is a working adult.

UMO offers more than 50 different majors, featuring small class

Accolades According to U.S. News & Report, Wesleyan ranked No. 44

134 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

in its 2021 rankings of best colleges in the South. Niche ranked Wesleyan the third most diverse college and the sixth most liberal college in North Carolina. Military Friendly awarded Wesleyan a silver designation as a military-friendly school, and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named

DISCOVER WHAT’S CENTRAL TO YOU.

nccu.edu/discovernccu 919-530-6100

Stimulate Your Intellectual CURIOSITY

ACHIEVE SUCCESS with Our Top-Ranked Academic Programs

ENJOY Our Vibrant Arts Culture

EXPERIENCE ChampionshipWinning Athletics

HIGHER EDUCATION the college to its 2021 honor roll for Wesleyan’s exemplary transfer pathways – one of only three North Carolina colleges to be recognized.

In March 2021, Wesleyan was one of only 153 colleges and universities worldwide to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.

How to apply Visit ncwc.edu/admissions.

Western Governors University North Carolina This online competency-based university was established to expand access to higher education for North Carolina residents. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology and health professions, including nursing. Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. More than 5,600 WGU alumni live in North Carolina. WGUNC has partnership agreements with 15 community colleges – including Durham

COLLEGE IS NOW AFFORDABLE. The Durham Tech Promise and our other college scholarships help keep your mind off the financials and on the future.

The Durham Tech Promise pays up to $1,000 each year for two years for any recent Durham high school graduate.

LEARN MORE AT

durhamtech.edu/promise

136 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Technical Community College and Wake Technical Community College – to facilitate easy transfer of students who wish to pursue a four-year degree at an affordable online university.

Number of students 714 in Durham, Wake, Orange, Chatham and

Person counties Tuition and fees Approximately $8,000 per year for most undergraduate

degree programs. One flat fee per six-month term includes as many classes as students wish to take.

Accolades WGU was named one of the best universities in the nation

by Military Friendly® Schools, earning Top Ten status for 2021-2022 and ranking third in the online/vocational category. It has been named a best value school for nine years in a row by University Research & Review and won the 21st Century Distance Learning Award from the United States Distance Learning Association for 10 years in a row. It was also named one of America’s best employers for veterans by Forbes in 2020.

And WGU’s College of Health Professions has been designated a 2021 Center of Excellence for Enhanced Student Learning and Professional Development by the National League for Nursing.

How to apply Visit wgu.edu or call 866-903-0109.

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Luz Martinez Espina, Xzavier Edwards, Immanuel Holland and Heidy Ortega Sanchez complete an in-class assignment as Instructional Coach and History Teacher Tristan Hunter gives directions at the new Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School at American Tobacco Campus.

Directory of Independent, Regional Boarding, Charter and Choice Schools z Independent Schools

BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190; bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

Grades K-9 Total Enrollment 170 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Elem., $7,238; Middle, $7,981 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER 2352 So-Hi Dr., Durham; 4205 Capitol St., Durham; 4 UNC-TV Dr., Research Triangle Park; 2500 Highstone Rd., Cary; 800 Weston Pkwy., Cary; 800 Corporate Center Dr., Raleigh; 8516 Old Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh; 2051 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr., Apex brighthorizons.com Focus Empowering children from infancy to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Growing young

readers, scientists, artists and explorers who are engaged and curious. Programs invite children to approach academics with skills, confidence and a drive for excellence.

Grades Infants-Pre-K Total Enrollment Varies per location.

Student/Faculty Ratio Varies per location.

Yearly Tuition Varies per location.

CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040; camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition K, $10,900; Grades 1-4, $13,950; Grades 5-7, $15,850; Grades 8-12, $16,850.

Award and merit scholarships available.

Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit; $50 application fee.

CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625; cghsnc.org Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment Approximately 1,588 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $11,815 - $16,060 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay.

CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602; cfsnc.org Focus The school believes the best education amplifies a child’s curiosity, courage and creative thinking. Every day, its teachers empower students to question the world around them, discover their passions, think deeply and use their voices in service of the greater good. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 137

SCHOOLS GUIDE Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 500 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 in Early School; 9:1 in Lower, Middle and Upper Yearly Tuition See website for tuition ranges by unit; adjusted tuition available.

Special Requirements Status updates on whether visitors are allowed on campus through the year can be found on the website. Virtual tours and information sessions will be available. Contact admission@cfsnc.org for more info.

CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873; caryacademy.org Focus A learning community dedicated to discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 785 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $26,995; $2,625 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts, teacher recommendations.

CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 108 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955; chapelhillcoop.com Focus Partnering with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence, and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited with a Five Star licensure.

Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 5:1; Age 2, 8:1; Age 3-5, 10:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and enrollment status; Half-day, three-quarter or full-day options. Part-time options also available Mon., Wed., Fri. / Tues., Thurs.

CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-354-8000; cressetchristian.org Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment.

Grades Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 5:1; Lower School, 9:1; Upper School, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,285 - $10,900 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.

CRISTO REY RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL 334 Blackwell St., Ste. 100, Durham 919-897-5680; cristoreyrt.org Focus College preparatory, career-focused, transformational Catholic high school.

Grades 9-10 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition Average $70 per month per family (for single or multiple children) Special Requirements Not required to be Catholic to attend.

138 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420; dukeschool.org Focus Project-based independent school that inspires learners to boldly and creatively shape their future.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 490 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition For 2021-22 school year: Preschool, $4,037 - $20,184; K-4, $4,379 $21,894; Grades 5-8, $4,778 - $23,890 Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile.

DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool and Lower School, 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle School, 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper School, 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787; da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 1,232 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $16,780 - $29,635 (including activity fees) Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level.

Interview required for grades 9-12.

DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790; durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for young men with high financial need, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college prep high school.

Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $20,620 with scholarshipdriven tuition awarded to low-income students Special Requirements Open house attendance.

EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858; emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking, social responsibility, and academic and artistic excellence.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 7:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,915 - $19,956 Special Requirements Virtual tour, parent-teacher consultation, new student assessment.

EMPOWERED MINDS ACADEMY 311 Oakwood Ave., Durham 919-925-3083; empoweredmindsacademy.com Focus A learner-driven community where children cherish freedom and take responsibility for their experiences. They discover their gifts, passions and purpose, and are active in the design and execution of their education, finding joy in hard work, earning apprenticeships and taking deep

dives into subjects through hands-on and collaborative challenges. As a Black-centered community, Empowered Minds believes “that by uncovering, reclaiming and reconnecting with our truth, we will better understand who we were, who we are and who we must be.” The goal is to provide a world-class, high-quality educational experience with a committed focus on character development, socio-emotional and lifelong learning.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 25 Student/Teacher Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $7,425, $250 annual registration fee.

Special Requirements School visit, trial day and interview.

GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567; gormanchristian.org Focus Partners with parents to provide an excellent education with a biblical worldview while developing strong Christian character and values.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 86 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $6,700 Special Requirements Administrator meets parents and child.

HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139; hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education.

Grades Junior K-11 (adding 12th grade in 2022-23) Total Enrollment 140+ Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition Junior Kindergarten threeday/five-day, $3,675/$5,250; K half/full-day, $5,250/$6,300; Grammar (grades 1-6), $6,300; Logic School (grades 7-9), $6,825; Rhetoric (grades 10-12), $6,825 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour.

HILL LEARNING CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464; hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners through a half-day school, tutoring and summer programs.

Grades 1-12; Summer (1-8); Tutoring (K-12) Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $21,060 (1-2 hour options also available for grades 9-12) Special Requirements Application and interview.

HOPE CREEK ACADEMY 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360; hopecreekacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $22,800 and $500 materials fee. Limited financial aid available.

Special Requirements School visit.

SCHOOLS GUIDE IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847; immaculataschool.org Focus Immaculata has educated a diverse student body with a focus on character development, faith formation and academic excellence for more than a century.

Grades Pre-K-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 535 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $7,400 - $8,270 for parishioners, otherwise $8,670 - $9,825, plus $200 annual enrollment fee Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s school records and current teacher recommendations. Application fee is $100.

INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham; 5510 Barbee Chapel Rd., Chapel Hill 919-401-4343 (office); imsnc.org Focus Combines an authentic Montessori education with language immersion in Mandarin, French and Spanish to provide a truly global education for children.

Grades Age 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $10,645 - $14,895; Extended day options available for an additional fee.

Need-based financial aid available.

Special Requirements No second language experience required for new students entering as toddlers through first graders.

Students joining at second through fourth grade from dual-language or immersion programs are also welcome to apply.

JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Ste. 100, Apex 919-387-9440; jordanlakesa.com Focus High school/college preparatory, inclusive special education.

Grades K-12+ Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition K-8, $16,450; Grades 9-12, $19,450 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day tryout.

LAKEWOOD AVENUE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 1701 Lakewood Ave., Durham 919-493-5882; lakewoodavenue.com Focus Provides a high-quality early childhood program with a stable, well-educated teaching staff ensuring consistent care and education.

Ages 1-5 Total Enrollment 33 Student/Faculty Ratio Ages 1-3, 4:1; Ages 3-5, 8:1 Tuition Toddlers, $1,750/month; Preschool, $1,650/month Special Requirements The director offers virtual tours and admissions conversations for families weekday mornings.

LEGACY ACADEMY 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060; lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multisensory activities, including art, music, language, math, science, brain power and physical activities. Classrooms, gardens, a

water park and playgrounds are designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, after-school program and summer camp for children up to 12 years old are also offered.

Five Star licensure, NAEYC accredited and NC Pre-K Program site.

Ages 6 weeks-Age 10 Total Enrollment 115, reduced during COVID-19 Student/Faculty Ratio Maximums when at full capacity. Infants, 5:1; Ages 13-24 months, 6:1; Ages 25-36 months, 9:1; Ages 37-48 months, 10:1; Ages 4-5, 13:1; Pre-K, 9:1; Ages 6-12, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program.

Partnerships: Duke, UNC, UNCHC. Special Requirements Registration fee of $150. Need-based scholarships available.

THE LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517; lernerschool.org Focus Educating mensches … one child at a time. Exceptional academics. Jewish culture, values and traditions. Diverse and caring community.

Grades Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 150 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $5,000 – $19,600. See website for tuition ranges by unit, flexible tuition availability and new student fees.

Special Requirements Admissions application, parent virtual visit, student assessment and teacher recommendations. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 139

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

SCHOOLS GUIDE

Duke School fourth graders Meera Gupta, Grace Taylor, Mac Cutright, Alena Sun and Court Beason join Head of School Lisa Nagel out on the playground.

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522; lcsdurham.org Focus Students will acquire knowledge and wisdom with a biblical worldview as demonstrated through service and leadership in worship, missions, care and growth. The core values of truth, intellectual development, potential in Christ, Christian personnel and operational integrity are woven with worship, missions, care and Christian growth.

Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 290 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Yearly Tuition $4,200 Special Requirements Entry test, interview.

MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541; mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where they are guided toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.

Grades 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 220 Student/Faculty Ratio 18 months-age 3, 6:1; Ages 3-6, 12:1; Ages 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 12:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1 Yearly Tuition 18 months-age 3: half day, $12,717, full day, $17,449; Ages 3-4: half day, $11,948, full day, $16,123; Kindergarten, $16,681; Grades 1-3, $16,852; Grades 4-6, $17,488; Grades 7-8, $20,464 Special Requirements Application, family meeting and student visit.

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339; mdsch.org Focus A faculty-operated school, a wellequipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare available.

140 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 70 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,875-$11,550 Special Requirements Interview process includes general evaluation and meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary.

MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Durham 919-732-5026; montessorifarmschool.com Focus Montessori education with special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care.

Grades Pre-K-K Total Enrollment Up to 24 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $9,250; K, $12,000 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045; msdurham.org Focus Curriculum based on Montessori approach to education.

Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by child’s level.

Yearly Tuition Toddlers, $4,220 - $22,490; Early childhood-Grade 6, $6,340 - $19,570 (Varies by child’s schedule and financial aid award.)

Special Requirements Parent meeting.

THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Middle and Upper School, 408 Andrews Chapel Rd., Durham; Early Learning and Elementary, 7005 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh 919-848-1545; msr.org Focus Independent Montessori school that offers hands-on, real-life learning experiences through a mindful academic curriculum

designed to build key competencies, confidence and independence. IB Diploma Programme offered for grades 11-12.

Dually accredited by the American Montessori Society and International Baccalaureate.

Grades Age 15 monthsGrade 12 Total Enrollment 340 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 6:1; Pre-K-Grade 12, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $12,500 – $23,430 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, by grade level; interview.

PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090; pinewoodsmontessori. com Focus Authentic Montessori education in which children develop a love of learning within a safe, peaceful setting. The school believes in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to respect, assist and guide in fulfilling their potential. It is committed to the Montessori philosophy and a child-focused approach to education. It strives to partner with families in their efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children in a relationship-based, affordable environment.

It is dedicated to the well-being, integrity and development of the larger Montessori community and of the local communities.

Ages 18 months-12 years Enrollment 145 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 – $9,250, depending on program Special Requirements Contact info@pinewoodsmontessori.com for more information on admissions.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHAPEL HILL AT BRIAR CHAPEL 81 Falling Springs Dr., Chapel Hill 919-441-0441; primrosechapelhill.com Focus An accredited private preschool delivering an exclusive learning approach that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

Grades Infant-private kindergarten Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 4:1; Toddler, 6:1; Early Preschool, 8:1; Preschool, 10:1; PreKindergarten, 12:1; Private Kindergarten 12:1; after-school program (ages 6-12), 15:1 Tuition Varies by age level. $1,270 – $1,595 per month, full-time enrollment; $760 – $1,130 per month, part-time enrollment Special Requirements $150 preregistration fee. 

From Wonder to Wisdom now accepting applications • PreK-12th Grade

schedule your tour: 919-967-1858

emersonwaldorf.org Jump in on the Fun

BOUNCING BULLDOGS FUN + FOCUS + FRIENDS

Jump rope classes & camps for all ages For more information and to register, go to:

bouncingbulldogs.org | 919.493.7992

DURHAMMAG.COM 141

SCHOOLS GUIDE QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Bldg. B, Durham 919-680-6544; qeidurhamnc.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,500

Yearly Tuition Pre-K, call to inquire; K-8, $8,990 - $11,690 Special Requirements Application, $230 application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, letter from Catholic parish (if parish tuition rate), health form and immunization record.

SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-544-5652; southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment.

Grades K-6 Total Enrollment About 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,000 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator, student testing.

THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1201 Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-967-2700, ext. 2; studioschooldurham.org Focus A research-based, project-focused independent school for children. Believes in a 21st century education, and equips children with a spirit of discovery, mastery and adventure that will empower them to fulfill their greatest potential across their school years and beyond.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 40 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:2 for lower elementary (ages 5-7), and 18:1 for upper elementary (ages 7-10) Yearly Tuition $10,300

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill 919-942-6242; stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 410 Student/Faculty Ratio Age 3, 7:2; Age 4, 10:2; Grades K-3, 24:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 24:2 (teacher and shared assistant)

THALES ACADEMY PITTSBORO 200 Vine Parkway, Pittsboro 919-525-1142; thalesacademy.org Focus An excellent, affordable education through the use of direct instruction and a classical curriculum that embodies traditional American values.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 75+ Student/Faculty Ratio K-2, 24:1 (Teacher Assistant in K) and grades 3-5, 26:1

msdurham.org

Yearly Tuition $5,300 Special Requirements Admissions are made on a rolling basis, and decisions are made after a full review of the application, checklist items and a student interview.

TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800; triangledayschool.org Focus A welcoming community devoted to academic excellence that ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in students to lead a life of purpose.

Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 310 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $14,090 - $17,465 Special Requirements Application and interview required.

TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262; trinityschoolnc.org Focus Its mission is to educate students within the framework of Christian faith and conviction, teaching the classical tools of learning; providing a rich, yet unhurried, curriculum; and communicating truth, goodness and beauty. It is a place where staff and teachers partner with parents in educating bright minds with open hearts.

The school was founded in 1995, and its campus is nestled in the forest between Durham and Chapel Hill.

Grades Transitional K-12

919-489-9045

Montessori School of Durham is an accredited independent Montessori school bringing authentic Montessori education to families in Durham and the surrounding areas for over 40 years. Now accepting 2021-22 school year applications online for children 18 months through 6th grade. Set up a personal tour to learn more!

142 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

SCHOOLS GUIDE Total Enrollment 545 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower School, 7:1; Middle School, 8:1; Upper School, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $5,925 - $23,790 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application information, and tour and information dates.

Yearly Tuition $66,250 for boarding; $39,150 for day students.

Special Requirements Separate interviews for parents and child, full application, math and English recommendations and transcript required. For more information, email admission@ashevilleschool.org.

WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Multi-age classrooms with selfdirected learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play.

Ages 3-5 Total Enrollment 45 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition Full day, $10,200; Half-day, $7,140 Special Requirements $75 application fee, toilet-trained. Limited financial aid available.

NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham; Burkemont Ave., Morganton 919-416-2600; ncssm.edu Focus To educate academically talented students to become state, national and global leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; advance public education in North Carolina; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential, online, summer and virtual learning driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery. For the 2022-23 school year, NCSSM will also welcome 150 juniors to a new campus in Morganton.

Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 at the Durham location and 150 at Morganton Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is a North Carolina public school. There are no fees associated with applying or attending.

Special Requirements See ncssm.edu/apply.

Regional Boarding Schools

ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345; ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students who represent 25 states and 24 countries.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 295 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1

SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000; sms.edu Focus An independent, college-preparatory, boarding and day school where girls are challenged academically to be bold, inspired and prepared to be extraordinary.

Girls are accepted and empowered in their learning to grow spiritually and socially.

They are recognized for their unique talents, passions and interests – and those yet to be discovered through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, crosscultural intelligence and new media literacy.

AP courses, innovative electives, junior internships, a unique seminar program, college counseling, rich arts program, 11 sports and a safe campus in a thriving urban location. Saint Mary’s welcomes students from across the region, the state, the country and the world.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition $60,700; $30,400 for day students. Need- and merit-based financial aid available.

Special Requirements Application, three written recommendations, a transcript from the applicant’s current school, SSAT scores and an on-campus interview. Contact admission@sms.edu for more information. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 143

SCHOOLS GUIDE SALEM ACADEMY 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem 336-721-2600; salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 10 AP courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and cocurricular programs. Offers dual-enrollment college courses at Salem College to supplement AP curriculum.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 75 Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 Yearly Tuition $50,500; $26,000 for day students Special Requirements Application process includes an interview, essay and transcripts, as well as optional teacher recommendations and optional testing.

Durham Charter Schools

(Admission by lottery. Check with school for key dates.)

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DIGITAL AND VISUAL ARTS 1955 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-797-2340; communitydva.org Focus Growing students academically, socially and emotionally every day.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 230 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements None

DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 501 Orange Factory Rd., Bahama 984-888-5504; discoverycharterdurham.org Focus Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 300 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Students must reside in N.C. EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY 4100 N. Roxboro St. 919-213-8585; excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus To provide excellence and equity in education by developing a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship.

Grades K-10 in 2021-22. Will continue to add a grade each year to grow to K-12.

Total Enrollment 975 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, random lottery for vacant spots.

HEALTHY START ACADEMY 807 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-5599; healthystartacademy.org Focus Strives to help its students grow, especially in math and reading. Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a childcentered curriculum with a safe and structured academic environment.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 450+ Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Application and lottery for admission.

KESTREL HEIGHTS SCHOOL Elementary: 4900 Prospectus Dr.; Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300; kestrelheights.org Focus A blended learning school utilizing Mind Brain Education techniques to teach scholars in small groups to sharpen academics, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership skills.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 505 Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1 KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St., 919-973-0285; kippenc.org Focus Joyful, academically excellent school that prepares its students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. The school culture supports students in leveraging their autonomy and individual success in the community to improve our collective condition. The school supports students in self-awareness, interpersonal relationships and cultivating their passions through access to resources and experiences that enhance their lives.

Grades 5-8 Total Enrollment 350 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level.

INSPIRING CURIOUS LEARNING SINCE 1947

asking big questions...

DISCOVERING BIGGER ANSWERS WWW.DUKESCHOOL.ORG

|

PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

144 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

|

919.416.9420

|

DURHAM, NC

SCHOOLS GUIDE MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St.; 919-493-6056; joycharter.org Focus To develop the whole child through high-quality instruction, school-community partnerships and promoting a positive self-identity.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 640 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1 Special Requirements Enrollment application released in December, and lottery held in March.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHARTER ACADEMY 2418 Ellis Rd.; 919-957-7108; researchtrianglecharteracademy.org Focus Curriculum is built around a strong emphasis on math, reading, science and social studies – the foundation for college readiness. In addition, its Moral Focus program helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 735 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 22:1; Grades 1-8, 27:1 Special Requirements Lottery.

VOYAGER ACADEMY Elementary: 4210 Ben Franklin Blvd.; Middle: 101 Hock Parc Ln. High: 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd.; 919-433-3301; voyageracademy.net Focus Project-based learning.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,368 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Special Requirements Applications accepted online Jan. 1 - Feb. 28.

Lottery held in March.

Durham Public Schools Choice Programs

Students who wish to attend a DPS choice school must apply during the application period, which runs from Jan. 10-Feb. 4, 2022. Parents and students interested in learning more about the programs offered can visit magnet.dpsnc.net.

(Note: For student-to-faculty ratios, contact each school individually.)

BURTON ELEMENTARY 1500 Mathison St.; 919-560-3908; burton.dpsnc.net Focus The school’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) is a high-quality program of international coursework developed and authorized by world-renowned International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Students start learning a second language beginning in kindergarten, and upon completion of the high school IB education, possess a high degree of second language mastery in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.

Teachers receive certified IB training.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 349 CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY 301 Crutchfield St.; 919-560-2001; cma.dpsnc.net Focus Designed for highly motivated students who are ready to undertake serious academic work and career-related internships through a four-year health and life sciences curriculum. It offers 28 high school credits and professional certifications in health care or college transfer courses through the partnership with Durham Technical Community College. It also has a strong partnership with Duke Medicine and other community health care professionals, and provides opportunities for paid and unpaid summer internships, clinical experiences, shadowing and mentoring. Instruction provided by on-site health care professionals at CMA with diverse health care backgrounds.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 336 CLUB BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY 400 W. Club Blvd.; 919-560-3918; clubblvd.dpsnc.net Focus A place where students all grow as human beings. Teachers engage students in learning through the integration of arts and culture, as well as community interaction and service. Core curriculum is complemented by specialized art, dance, music and cultural studies classes for all students. Students are involved in service projects, performances and other enrichment opportunities.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 430 

900 Hillsborough Street | Raleigh, N.C. 27603 919.424.4100 | www.sms.edu/extraordinary

DURHAMMAG.COM 145

SCHOOLS GUIDE DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 400 N. Duke St.; 919-560-3926; dsa.dpsnc.net Focus Specialized visual and performing arts school focused on rigorous academics and excellence. Community partnerships with Duke University and Durham Performing Arts Center enhance the student learning experience. All high school students declare one arts concentration area that they pursue: music (chorus, band, orchestra, piano, guitar); dance; theater (acting and technical theater); visual arts (drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and photography); creative writing (writing through literature, newspaper and yearbook); digital arts (game design, digital media and film).

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 1,772 EASLEY ELEMENTARY 302 Lebanon Circle; 919-560-3913; easley.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nineweek instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 473 GEORGE WATTS MONTESSORI 700 Watts St.; 919-560-3947; watts.dpsnc.net Focus All classroom teachers are trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 330 HILLSIDE HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3925; hillside.dpsnc.net Focus The International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme are designed to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Teachers receive certified IB training. Students become proficient in a second language through the IB course of study.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,382 NEW TECH HIGH 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-9183; newtech.dpsnc.net Focus A rigorous and innovative interdisciplinary STEM high school in which students engage in collaborative real-world investigations (Project-Based/Problem-Based Learning). Patterned after the nationally known New Tech High School model. All classes offered by New Tech are honors or AP level. Offers 28 high school credits and professional certifications in Information Technology or college transfer courses through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College Project/Problem-Based Instructional Model. All students are required to complete 150 hours of community service.

All students are required to complete a 50hour internship. 1:1 computer-student ratio.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 317

146 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

durham public schools 511 Cleveland St., Durham 919-560-2000; dpsnc.net FAST FACTS • Graduation rate: 87% • Four DPS high schools – City of Medicine Academy, J.D. Clement Early College High School, New Tech High School and Middle College High School at Durham Tech – achieved a 100% graduation rate.

• DPS has a One-to-One Device Initiative, ensuring that all students have a Chromebook assigned to them and access to digital tools that enhance learning.

• Fourteen DPS magnet programs have been honored as a Magnet School of Excellence or a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America.

• Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga was named Superintendent of the Year by the Central Carolina Regional Education Alliance in 2020-21.

• Two high schools were ranked among the top 10 on the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools list for the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area: City of Medicine Academy and Durham School of the Arts.

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

32,111 460 625 870 19.3 21 Total students

Average School Enrollment ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

HIGH

Average Class Size K-2ND 3RD-8TH

SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Pascal Mubenga was appointed superintendent in November 2017. He was previously superintendent of Franklin County Schools. Prior to that position, Dr. Mubenga served as a district transformation coach, school transformation team leader and school transformation coach with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He has also served as a principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher in other North Carolina districts, including three years as a math teacher in Durham.

Dr. Mubenga earned his Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007. He also holds a master’s in secondary education from Liberty University and a bachelor of science in mathematics from Shaw University.

HOLT ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ACADEMY 4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928; holt.dpsnc.net Focus All students study an additional language (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese) beginning in kindergarten with the opportunity to become conversational in that language by the end of fifth grade. Global cultures integrated into core curriculum for greater understandings of the world and its people. Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week intersessions between each nine-week instructional period and a fiveweek break during summer.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 661 IGNITE! ONLINE ACADEMY 2107 Hillandale Rd. 919-886-4737; ignite.dpsnc.net Focus Ignite! Online Academy is transforming the learning experience through culturally responsive, personalized online learning. We serve K-12 students who are ready to own their learning and prepare to become leaders.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 731 JAMES E. SHEPARD MAGNET MIDDLE 2401 Dakota St. 919-560-3938; shepard.dpsnc.net Focus The school aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who desire to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Students select Mandarin Chinese or Spanish to study with a high level of second language instruction provided through the IB Middle Year Program. To enhance the individuals and societies area of the IB education, students may participate in the Law and Forensics Program. The school partners with Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Biogen Pharmaceuticals and other universities and businesses.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 445 J.D. CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-560-2696; echs.dpsnc.net Focus Innovative high school uniquely situated on the campus of North Carolina Central University. Includes college-level courses taken at NCCU, offered at no charge to students. Flexibility in the school day as students attend classes on the college campus. Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 390 LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI MIDDLE 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-560-2894; montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net Focus All core teachers have earned or are currently working towards their Montessori teaching credentials. The instruction is centered around three pillars: academics, community and self. Large uninterrupted blocks of work time allow for independent, small-group and large-group learning.

Strong emphasis on community building in the classroom. Students participate in service learning as a part of their classroom experiences.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 300

SCHOOLS GUIDE LOWE’S GROVE MAGNET MIDDLE 4418 S. Alston Ave.; 919-560-3946; lowesgrove.dpsnc.net Focus Provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with a special emphasis on the infusion of technology tools and experiences. Students can take classes within the two STEM strands: Biotechnology and Agricultural Science and Business and Entrepreneurship. Students work in collaborative groups and use technology to solve problems and complete projects. Partnerships with corporate and community experts in the fields of technology and engineering such as: UNC’s NC Biotechnology Center, Fidelity, and Durham Soil and Water Conservation.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 689 MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH 1616 Cooper St.; 919-536-7203; mchs.dpsnc.net Focus Located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College, students take a mixed schedule of honors-level high school classes and college courses. All college classes and the use of required materials are free. Students can earn a year or more of university transfer credit. Advanced students may acquire an associate degree as they graduate from high school. Students may work toward an industry certification credential (paralegal, networking, auto technology, etc.). High school classes begin at 11 a.m. Flexible college course scheduling (college classes meet twice per week). Expectation of a high degree of individual responsibility.

Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 178 MOREHEAD MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 909 Cobb St.; 919-560-3954; morehead.dpsnc.net Focus All classroom teachers trained by certified Montessori trainers. Use of specialized Montessori materials designed for facilitating a variety of developmental levels and nurturing a level of independence for student learning.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 223

Give your child the gift of bilingualism while building curiosity, confidence, and independence in a diverse learning community.

Focused on your child’s academic, social, and developmental growth Full immersion, multi-age classrooms led by Montesorritrained native and near-native speaking teachers

Serving children 18 months old to 6th grade in your choice of French, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese immersion tracks

919.401.4343 • WWW.IMSNC.ORG

3001 ACADEMY RD., BLDG. 300, DURHAM, NC 27707

NEAL MAGNET MIDDLE 201 Baptist Rd.; 919-560-3955; neal.dpsnc.net Focus The magnet program at Neal provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with a special emphasis on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. Multiple coursework opportunities in STEM focus areas through Project Lead the Way elective courses: Science of Technology, Green Architecture, Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics and Medical Detectives.

Integration of the Engineering and Design Process as a common problem-solving strategy in STEM curriculum areas. Partnerships with corporate and community experts in the fields of STEM including: Lenovo, Cisco and Duke University, among others. Partnering STEM program at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability for interested students to continue their pursuit of 21st century skills and college and career preparation during their high school years.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 769 PEARSONTOWN YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 4915 Barbee Rd.; 919-560-3964; pearsontown.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 802 R.N. HARRIS INTEGRATED ARTS/CORE KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTARY 1520 Cooper St.; 919-560-3967; harris.dpsnc.net Focus Offers a program that is based on the belief that students learn best when they create, have opportunities to explore a variety of topics in different settings and are presented with content that sparks imagination. Specialized arts classes offered such as: Suzuki violin, dance, African drummers, tap club, chorus. An art walk gallery displays student work from grades K-5, and 21st century classrooms.

Official Core Knowledge School where content is sequenced by grade level and all students obtain a well-rounded foundational education. A+ Model School with all staff trained in arts integration.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 324 

Be who you are...

Discover who you can be.

An independent school in Durham serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade

Learn more about TDS and how to apply: triangledayschool.org/admissions or call 919-383-8800

DURHAMMAG.COM 147

SCHOOLS GUIDE ROGERS-HERR YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE 911 W. Cornwallis Rd.; 919-560-3970; rogersherr.dpsnc.net Focus Operates on a year-round calendar with three-week breaks between each nine-week instructional period, and a five-week break during summer. Student camps may be available during the fall, winter and spring intersessions.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 639 SANDY RIDGE ELEMENTARY 1417 Old Oxford Hwy.; 919-560-2695; sandyridge.dpsnc.net Focus The visual and performing arts magnet elementary school seeks to integrate the arts into a rigorous academic program.

Language arts, math, science and social studies are taught within an environment that emphasizes visual and performing arts.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 551 THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd.; 919-560-3535; scs.dpsnc.net Focus A small school that operates on a year-round calendar. The classroom environments are collaborative in nature and designed to prepare students for a thriving creative economy. Innovative classroom instruction encourages the development of creativity and collaborative problem-solving skills and a variety of options for students to customize their creative education. Coursework selections may include media and broadcasting, filmmaking, documentary studies, writing and journalism, graphic design and marketing, digital music and audio production and other creative areas for which there is demand in the job market. Regular student interaction with creative and design experts from the community incorporated into the instruction through opportunities including field visits, internships, classroom presentations and artists-inresidence programs.

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 582

SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 800 Clayton Rd.; 919-560-3968; southern.dpsnc.net Focus Students select one of four small schools in which to complete high school requirements: The School of Biomedical Technology, The School of Business Management and Sustainability, The School of Technology and Engineering or The School of Architecture & Construction. Students focus on the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in relation to energy and sustainability.

Students benefit from a smaller, more intimate school while still receiving a comprehensive high school experience, including athletics, band and other extracurricular activities. Certification possible in: Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Computer-Aided Design; National Center for Construction Education and Research in Construction, Carpentry, Computer Engineering Comp-Tia and A+; Technology and Computer Networking; MSITA-Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; Publisher; MSITA-Microsoft Excel and Access Ever-Fi. Enrolled students can earn college credit through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,216 W.G. PEARSON ELEMENTARY 3501 Fayetteville St.; 919-560-3988; pearson.dpsnc.net Focus Students’ interests and talents are nurtured through engaging, active instruction in the focus areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. A primary instructional strategy is a project- and problem-based learning within every classroom. All learning is improved and broadened through multiple technology tools within a 1:1 iPad environment. All K-2 students participate in dance, music, media, physical education and art.

Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 435

Orange/Chatham Charter Schools

(Admission by lottery.)

ENO RIVER ACADEMY 1212 NC Hwy. 57 N., Hillsborough; 919-644-6272; enoriveracademy.org Focus Utilizes a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math curriculum to build upon a 20-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 750 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Initial enrollment based on lottery in February; students waitlisted once slots are filled.

THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Ste. 33, Hillsborough 919-245-8432; theexpeditionschool.com Focus Embraces the natural curiosity of children and empowers them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to provide excellent education through an experiential, project-based, STEM-focused curriculum.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 360 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 20:1; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource/ other non-classroom staff not included in ratio.

Special Requirements Cut-off for lottery application in February.

WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 1476 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro; 919-240-7787; willowoakmontessori.org Focus Multi-age classrooms with self-directed learning in a stimulating, authentic Montessori environment. Newly built school with a variety of outdoor spaces for learning and play. Strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill; 919-960-8353; woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 512 Student/Faculty Ratio Elementary, 16:1; Middle and high school, 20:1 Special Requirements Application deadline in January, February lottery.

148 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

DESTINATION

DPS

THE DESTINATION TO SUCCESS IS DPS! Durham Public Schools is the perfect place for your child to grow, thrive and learn. From grades K-12, DPS offers every student a quality education with an emphasis on social-emotional growth.

Our goal is simple, to prepare students for what lies beyond the walls of our schools and to ignite their limitless potential. Your destination for a brighter future starts with DPS. ENROLL TODAY!

Start your journey at WELCOME.DPSNC.NET!

Better with age z Photography by John Micheal Simspon here are many reasons why you might consider this area as you search for retirement options: our well-rounded quality of life, mild climate, renowned dining, robust arts scene, continuing education programs and top-rated health care are just a few. This year, the Durham and Raleigh area was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 22 best place to retire in the country. In 2019, it was named one of the 10 best places to retire in the South. And in 2017, Durham was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Editor Mark Ellwood as the No. 5 destination in the U.S. to spend your golden years for many of the reasons listed above. And we have a large number of retirement communities that strike the perfect balance of offering first-rate care and promoting independence. Since we know navigating the many pricing and contract options can be overwhelming, we put together a guide to the area’s best retirement and 55+ living communities.

DIRECTORY OFLIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, CONTINUING CARE, INDEPENDENT 55+ LIVING AND COHOUSING COMMUNITIES Assisted Living Communities

BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ASSISTED LIVING 2220 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-636-7649; brookdale.com BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE 2230 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-636-5247; brookdale.com BROOKDALE DURHAM ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE 4434 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-636-4242; brookdale.com

150 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

BROOKDALE MEADOWMONT ASSISTED LIVING AND DEMENTIA CARE 100 Lanark Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One-time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-636-4285; brookdale.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro Cambridge Hills Assisted Living recently celebrated its 16th anniversary, serving older adults in the heart of Pittsboro. Owned by a local vet, the community proudly offers a discount to veterans.

Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,500 Monthly Fee Range $4,300 – $6,450 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice before moving out.

Refund Options Prorated for the first month from the move-in date.

Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 65 Contact Information Ronda Stubbs, 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 5660 Durham Rd., Roxboro Entrance Fee Community Fees: $1,000 for a private room; $750 for semi-private Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options None Refund Options Requires 14-day notice Medicare Certified No

Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information Tracey Maloney, tmaloney@cvsliving.com; 336-598-4697; cambridgehills.com CALYX LIVING 4214 Guess Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Application fee required Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping Refund Options 14-day notice required Medicare Certified Not applicable Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 60 Contact Information 919-471-0091; calyxseniorliving.com CAROLINA RESERVE OF DURHAM 4523 Hope Valley Rd., Durham Entrance Fee $2,000 fee Monthly Fee Range $3,500 plus care/shared room, $5,400 plus care/studio, $4,500 plus care/two-bedroom suite with private bedroom and shared bath. Assisted living and memory care is offered.

Contract Options Month-tomonth, 2 weeks' notice required before moving out Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-709-2924; carolinareserveofdurham.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options Community fees within 30 days of move in Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com

RETIREMENT GUIDE MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1999 S. N.C. Hwy. 119, Mebane Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit Monthly Fee Range $3,595 - $7,245 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-568-0083 or katlin.lewis@ ridgecare.com; mebaneridge.com

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill A vibrant community where residents live a lifestyle of wellness and engagement.

The 168-acre campus includes a ninehole golf course, pristine walking trails, tennis courts, community gardens and more. Residents enjoy six distinctive dining venues, a state-of-the-art wellness center and an auditorium that Yvette Matthews, 67, competed offers lectures and in events including basketball, performances. pingpong, horseshoes, football Entrance Fee Range throwing and croquet during the $132,300 – $779,000 Monthly Fee Range 2021 Durham Senior Games and $2,938 – $4,855 Silver Arts, which is coordinated Contract Options

by Durham Parks & Recreation and Fee for Service: sponsored by the Durham Arts Housing, residential Council, Durham Center for Senior services and Life and NC Cooperative Extension. guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee TERRABELLA HILLSBOROUGH and monthly fee. Health-related services 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough are provided at per-diem rates, which vary.

Entrance Fee $2,000 Home Care services are also available.

Memory Care $4,745 – $6,255 Equity: See next section.

Assisted Living $3,030 – $5,150; Refund Options Upon departure, resident/ level of care fee is based on assessment estate receives refund based on Entry Fee Medicare Certified Yes calculation and, if applicable, additional Long-Term Care Insurance Yes 50% of equity in the residence; calculation Contact Information 919-533-4507; is current Entry Fee minus remarketing and terrabellaseniorliving.com refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee, and then sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment.

Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B

Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $102,900 – $482,100 Monthly Fee Range $2,466 – $5,531 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping, and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a discounted rate.

Refund Options Declining refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems.

Minimum Age 65 (at least 55 for coapplicant), but waiting list is open to all ages.

Contact Information 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Purchase Price Range $300,000s – $800,000s* Monthly Fee Range $3,133 – $7,782 Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit. If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day.

After 90 days, member pays discounted rate.

Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 50) Contact Information 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Located on 110 acres in a pastoral setting that provides a country feel fewer than 6 miles from downtown Durham and 3 miles from Duke University. Residents enjoy green spaces with yards, gardening and plenty of walking trails, a dog park, lakes and a full continuum of care on-site. The central campus buildings are connected, with a state-of-the-art wellness center, an aquatic center with a heated pool/hot tub, salon/spa, gift shop, auditorium, multipurpose rooms, woodworking shop, art studio, rehab gym with water therapy pool, ambulatory clinic, multiple dining venues and a chapel.

Entrance Fee Range $59,317 – $387,605 (range includes single and double occupancy) Monthly Fee Range $2,074 – $4,743 (single occupancy with second person fee $1,312 on all residential homes) Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals, housekeeping, utilities bundle (cable/ internet), transportation and maintenance services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 151

RETIREMENT GUIDE Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund.

Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%.

Medicare Certified Yes; rehab on-site Medicaid Certified Yes; Pavilion Skilled Nursing Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737; croasdailevillage.org THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Celebrating 29 years of community, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Durham. Homes, cottages, apartments – each offer spacious, contemporary living with access to a range of amenities coupled with wellness. At The Forest, residents discover a retirement that is as varied, engaging and multi-faceted as you are. The Forest strives to strengthen the community and organizations that enrich the lives of Durham residents.

Entrance Fee Range $97,970 – $615,891 Monthly Fee Range $3,342 – $8,013 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping, and some health-related services. Healthrelated services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.

Refund Options The Forest retains $10,000 of each person’s entry fee as a health care reserve. The remaining balance of the entry fee, the residence fee, is refundable based on the following plan: 2% of the Residence Fee accrues to The Forest at Duke each month.

The refund decreases to zero over 50 months.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome.

Minimum Age 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 919-490-8000; 800-278-9729; forestduke.org GALLOWAY RIDGE AT FEARRINGTON 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Crafted with heart, soul and Southern charm, Galloway Ridge is a secure, health-conscious lifestyle destination. The 62-acre campus just south of Chapel Hill is adjacent to Fearrington Village, an 1,100-acre planned community that offers miles of trails and sidewalks. Jordan Lake and the Haw River are just a short distance away for outdoor enthusiasts.

The main building includes 248 independent living apartments, a library and business center, living room, Chapin Auditorium, Weathersfield Café, Bistro Dining Room, Camellia Fine Dining Room, Belties Lounge, billiards room, Players Lounge, a movie theater with stadium seating, art studio, woodworking shop, multiple meeting spaces and conference room. The Arbor, a Medicare-certified health care center, is connected to the building

152 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

and offers 96 private rooms for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The residents of the 52 independent living villas have a short walk to all of these amenities.

The Galloway Ridge WellPlex allows residents to maintain their optimal level of health and well-being. It includes the Duke Center for Living, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, Duke Primary Care and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation. For oncampus primary care services, residents can choose between UNC Health Care within the main building or Duke Primary Care in the WellPlex. Residents and staff volunteer thousands of hours each year to local agencies and partnerships.

Entrance Fee Range $231,000 – $1,281,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,358 – $7,816 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing.

Additional meal fee required as one moves from one level of care to another.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund.

Option 2: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-545-2647; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $67,000 – $739,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,587 – $5,397 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for a specified number of days.

Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 58) Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $378,000 – $883,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,600 – $7,640 (second-person fee, $1,530) Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract.

Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory support. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.

Refund Options Entrance fee 100% refundable Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Yes Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstonerla.org; searstone.com

SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing.

Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing.

Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and some health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then is available at a discounted rate.

Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% per month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% per month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated.

The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has passed.

Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 Contact Information 919-848-7080; springmoor.org TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington This intentional community draws people from all over the country, but residents all have at least one thing in common: They want a well-rounded life surrounded by people who are engaged and living purposefully.

More than 550 people in independent living enjoy the 218-acre community and all the amenities that create a lifestyle where people thrive. In addition to the spacious campus, there’s no mandatory meal plan; Twin Lakes offers comparably lower fees, and the neighborhoods are filled with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $291,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,634 – $3,106 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only Refund Options 30-month declining refund & 50% refund available.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington The community’s intimate size makes it easy to build strong friendships. Residents can participate in physical activities that promote healthy living, feed their competitive spirit with fun games and mental challenges, destress with their favorite hobby or just relax.

The community prides itself on its dining, including two newly renovated options: Edith Street Café and Lakeside Dining, plus a new tavern that serves beer, wine and cocktails.

Enjoy engaging conversation with friends over a meal prepared by the executive chef while dining staff tends to your every need.

Entrance Fee Range Options start at $101,600 Monthly Fee Range Starting at $2,339 

t n e m e r i t e R E& V O L , E C PEA

Peace of Mind It’s our priority to make sure residents have peace of mind, knowing that all of their health care services are within reach.

C A LL U S AT 919-3 28- 2657

Galloway Ridge at Fearrington 3000 Galloway Ridge Pittsboro, NC 27312

Love for Life

Retirement with Community

As a resident, your lifestyle will transform to one that exudes creativity, passion, and purpose.

Our quality care combined with kind-hearted residents makes this welcoming community a wonderful place to call home.

meaningful

A ND

life

A ND TO A S S URE EA C H R ESI DENT A S UP ERIOR QUA LIT Y O F

WWW.GALLOWAYRID GE. COM

engaged lives

G A LLOWAY RIDG E EXI STS TO INSP IR E

Medical Direction Provided By

A ND

care.

RETIREMENT GUIDE Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a 58% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate.

Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months. 50% and 90% Refund plans are also available.

Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months.

Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but may help with costs related to Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Care for Fee-for-Service or LifeCare plans.

Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org

Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Azalea Estates does not accept; home heath care agency on-site and rehab does accept Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-929-2160; seniorlivinginstyle.com/ azalea-estates; azaleaestates@ hawthornret.com BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee One month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $3,095 – $4,200 Contract Options One-year lease; 60-day notice to leave Medicare Certified Therapy services covered by Medicare.

Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted for personal care and veteran’s benefits Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-3611234; bartlettreserve.com; Sean Yule, syule@bartlettreserve.com

CAMBRIDGE AT BRIER CREEK 7780 Brier Creek Pkwy., Ste. 400, Raleigh This is an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premier cities. It offers the luxuries of a first-class resort with the support and services you need for optimal health, fitness and well-being.

Christopher Mapley-Brittle, 75, competed in the football and Entrance Fee Range No softball throws at Campus Hills Park during the Durham Senior entrance fee, just a deposit of Games. Christopher, who grew up in England, now lives in Grove $1,000 up front to get on the Park and has been a Durham resident for almost two decades. waitlist WINDSOR POINT Monthly Fee Range 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina $4,395 – $6,545 Entrance Fee Range Contract Options $58,000 – $233,000 Month-to-month or one-year leases Monthly Fee Range $2,356 – $3,363 for Refund Options Deposit is refundable ATRIA independent living; $3,642 – $6,014 with Medicare Certified Medicare accepted 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham health-related services through on-site physician and with WakeMed Entrance Fee $5,000 Contract Options Modified: Housing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Monthly Fee Range Independent living: residential services and specified amount of Long-term Care Insurance Accepted $4,300 – $4,475/ one bedroom; health-related services in exchange for the Minimum Age 55 $4,600 – $5,000/two bedroom; entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related Contact Information Victoria Sosa, cottages: $5,400 – $5,700 services are provided at subsidized rate or 919-612-1054, victoria@cvsliving.com; Contract Options Independent Living: No are free for a specified number of days. thecambridgebriercreek.com lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month Refund Options Declining Refund: Option rental with 60-day move-out notice. Assisted 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE OF APEX Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-tofront and 2% taken out each month over 10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex month rental with 14-day move-out notice. a 50-month period, after 50 months there Featuring well-maintained grounds, certified Refund Options 60-day notice to terminate is no refund; before then, pro-rated refund health facilities, an engaging event schedule independent living lease available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund and a diverse community, Cambridge Village Medicare Certified No, except for therapy declines at a rate of 2% per month for is a vibrant, resort-style community for services 25 months until 50% of residence fee is adults 65 and older that offers living spaces, Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted if accrued; refund received only after resident amenities, care and services thoughtfully resident meets criteria of the policy passes away or moves. designed to support exceptional whole-self Minimum Age 62 Medicare Certified Yes health and happiness for each resident.

Contact Information 919-401-0100; Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, Entrance Fee Range Community fee atriasouthpointwalk.com but helpful equivalent to one month’s rent Minimum Age 62 (co-applicant must be Monthly Fee Range $2,995 – $5,895 AZALEA ESTATES at least 55) Contract Options One-year, two-year or 700 N. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill Contact Information 919-552-4580; month-to-month lease options Entrance Fee One-time community fee of a 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com Medicare Certified No half month’s rent Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Monthly Fee Range Rent starts at $2,595 Minimum Age 65 Contract Options Month-to-month, 30-day Contact Information Katina Faulkner, move out notification 919-363-2080, kfaulkner@cvsliving.com; Refund Options Security deposit is fully cvsliving.com/apex  refundable and equals a half month’s rent

independent Senior Living

154 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL WITHOUT THE WORRY AT

A DAY SHOPPING WITH GRANDKIDS A Life Plan Retirement Community

FIND THE

Best

OF ALL WORLDS

Retirement should be the best time of your life. At The Village at Brookwood, you’ll find all the options you need to build the life you want. From wellness classes to dining choices, you’ll find top-of-the-line living in a comfortable community.

Call to schedule a visit today!

336-396-8648 1860 BROOKWOOD AVE, BURLINGTON, NC VILLAGEATBROOKWOOD.ORG

A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS

RETIREMENT GUIDE DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $2,750 – $4,250 Monthly Fee Range $2,200 – $4,200 on single occupancy, second-person fee Contract Options Month-to-month leases.

All independent living.

Medicare Certified No medical services included Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $3,350 – $5,550 Monthly Fee Range $2,239 – $5,100 Contract Options Month-to-month leases after 90-day commitment. No buy-in fees.

Refund Options Community fee nonrefundable Medicare Certified No medical services included Long-Term Care Insurance N/A Minimum Age 55 Contact Information 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING 25 S. Rectory St., Pittsboro Entrance Fee $1,500; second-person fee, $500 Monthly Fee Range Starting at $2,000/one bedroom, $3,500/two bedroom; VA/public servant discounts available Contract Options None. Requires a 30or 60-day notice prior to moving out Medicare Certified No Long-Term Care Insurance Not accepted Minimum Age 65 Contact Information 919-545-0149 or 919-637-7117; michelle@silver-thread.com, cambridgehillsal.com

Post-Acute Care SystemsContinuing

HILLCREST CONVALESCENT CENTER 1417 W. Pettigrew St., Durham Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required Monthly Fee Call for pricing Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term, assisted living or respite stays Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Contact Information 919-286-7705; admissions@hillcrestnc.com HILLCREST HOME HEALTH OF THE TRIANGLE 1000 Bear Cat Way, Ste. 104, Morrisville Personal care, in-home support and companion care, and respite care.

Contact Information 919-468-1204; agencydir@hillcresthh.com

156 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Alexander McCall, 67, plays just about every sport offered in the 65-69 age bracket, including tennis, pickleball, horseshoes, bocce and baseball throws.

He has competed in the Durham Senior Games for close to 10 years, a tribute to his enduring enthusiasm for sports.

HILLCREST RALEIGH AT CRABTREE VALLEY 3830 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee No deposit or application fee required Monthly Fee Call for pricing Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term or respite stays Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Contact Information 919-781-4900; admissions@hillcrestraleighnc.com HILLCREST PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS 4215 University Dr., Ste. B2, Durham Physical therapy, specialty treatments and wellness programs.

Contact Information 919-627-6700; rehab.durham@hillcrestptw.com SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF CHAPEL HILL 1602 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Monthly Fee Range Private pay is average $7,020 – $7,800/month; majority of all Medicare insurances accepted for rehab stays Contract Options Monthly rate for shortterm, long-term or respite stays Refund Options Refunds for any days not used Medicare Certified Yes Long-Term Care Insurance Not required, but accepted Contact Information 919-967-1418; shcofchapelhill.com; admission.chapelhill@ signaturehealthcarellc.com

55+ COMMUNITIES

CAROLINA ARBORS 357 Carolina Arbors Dr., Durham Price Range of Houses Varies; $300s to high $500s Number of Units 1,293 Resale Status New and resale Average Size of Houses 1,500 – 2,400 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Full lawn care, clubhouse access with indoor/outdoor pool and gym, 100+ clubs and events.

Contact Information 919-701-3043, contactarbors@gmail.com; ourcarolinaarbors. com

CAROLINA PRESERVE 115 Allforth Place, Cary Price Range of Houses high $200s to low $500s Number of Units 1,360 Resale Status Resale only Average Size of Houses 1,200 – 3,500 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Tennis courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse with a pottery studio and billiards, pickleball court, shuffleboard and access to Town of Cary Greenway.

Contact Information 919-467-7837; carolinapreserve.com CORBINTON AT KILDAIRE FARM 3401 Arthur Pierce Road, Cary Price Range of Houses $400s to $500s Number of Units 60 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,698 – 2,175 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Walking trail, dog park, yard maintenance, exterior home maintenance Sales Contact Katerina Dema or Veronica Solomon; 888-523-9070; corbintonliving. com/cary; info@corbintonliving.com CORBINTON COMMONS – CLOSED OUT 680 Market House Way, Hillsborough Price Range of Houses low $300s to mid $400s Number of Units 70 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,600 – 2,100 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, walking trail, dog park, community gardens, yard maintenance, exterior home maintenance Sales Contact Julie Amos, 919-260-6348; corbintonliving.com; info@corbintonliving.com THE COURTYARDS AT SOUTHPOINT 1203 Cherob Ln., Durham Price Range of Houses high $300s to $600s Number of Units 93 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 1,500 – 4,000 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center, walking trails Sales Contact Terrell Turner, 919-289-5784; epconcommunities.com 

Call today to learn how The Cambridge is redefining retirement.

ONE & TWO BEDROOMS AVAILABLE TO RESERVE NOW!

An Optimal Living® Community

• Multiple luxury private residence layouts

A vibrant, resort-style community for adults 65+ in Raleigh, The Cambridge provides a luxury lifestyle with ample amenities and services thoughtfully designed to support exceptional health and happiness for each resident.

• Chef-presented restaurant dining in multiple venues • On-site Primary Care, Concierge Healthcare & Spa • Lifelong learning & cultural programs • Exclusive cutting-edge Health & Fitness Center

919-792-3744 | RetireBrierCreek.com | 7780 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite 410 - Raleigh, NC 27617

RETIREMENT GUIDE CREEKSIDE AT BETHPAGE 6511 Crown Pkwy., Durham Price Range of Houses low $300s to mid $500s Number of Units 655 Resale Status New only Avg. Size of Houses 1,294 – 2,425 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Clubhouse, fitness center, aerobics studio, community garden, social clubs, resort-style pool, tennis courts, bocce ball and pickleball courts, trail system within natural surroundings Contact Information 919-626-3500; taylormorrison.com

OVERTURE CHAPEL HILL 5910 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill Imagine carefree, maintenance-free, 55+ active adult living where you can truly focus on yourself. This vibrant community offers spacious living, an engaging lifestyle and meaningful mind, body and social amenities.

Price Range Starting at $1,200/monthly Number of Units 184 Resale Status N/A Average Size of Houses 604 – 1,365 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Continental breakfast five days a week and a monthly brunch, heated pool, outdoor lounge and terrace, fireplace, elevator-accessible floors, happy hours and yappy hours, fitness center and yoga studio, grand club room with demonstration kitchen, 24-hour selfserving barista coffee bar, media movie theater room, game area, arts and crafts room, on-site guest suite for friends and family, concierge services, Lyft ride-hailing scheduling, 24-hour emergency maintenance services and carports available.

Sales Contact 919-907-2200; overturechapelhill.com

FENDOL FARMS BY LENNAR IN BRIER CREEK 1003 White Bark Ln., Durham Price Range of Houses upper $200s to low $500s Number of Units 500 units Resale Status Primarily new Average Size of Houses 1,400 – 2,800 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Community clubhouse, fitness center, zero-entry resort-style pool with swim lanes, bocce courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, community garden, dog park, event lawn, natural greenway trails, grandkids’ playground Contact Information 919-337-9420; lennar.com/new-homes/north-carolina/ raleigh/durham/fendol-farms

THIS TINY HEARING AID IS THE SOUND OF

North Carolina basketball, Beethoven’s 5th, Opening night “Play ball”, Clocks ticking, A puppy’s wimper, Soft summer rain, “Hi Grandma”, and… “I Love you.”

DR. SHAINA STAPLETON, DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY

CALL TODAY for your Complimentary Hearing Consultation!

919-948-1947

BetterHearingDurham.com 14 Consultant Place, Suite 220, Durham • In the same building as Eyecare Center

158 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Cohousing

ELDERBERRY 60 Elderberry Ln., Rougemont Price Range of Houses low- to mid-$200s Number of Units 18 Resale Status Resale only Average Size of Houses 700 – 1,200 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Self-developed, community-oriented cohousing, hiking trails, community garden Sales Contact Mary Bennett, 919-482-4222, mbkbennett@gmail.com; elderberrycohousing.com VILLAGE HEARTH COHOUSING 4900 Buttonbush Dr., Durham Price Range of Houses high-$300s to low-$400s Number of Cottages 28 Resale Status New only Average Size of Houses 650 – 1,150 sq. ft.

Amenities Included Self-developed and self-governed, LGBT-friendly, handicap accessible, intentional neighborhood; community-oriented, large common house, workshop, clustered accessible cottages on 15 acres, community garden.

Contact Information 561-714-8009; villagehearthcohousing.com

Born to be wild, in a well-planned sorta way.

When wanderlust calls, Fred and Ruth Porter don their leathers and hit the highway with confidence. With Croasdaile’s lock-and-leave lifestyle, worries about homeownership — and just about everything else — are left in their dust. When it comes to enjoying your retirement, this is the place to goose the throttle. CroasdaileVillage.org

Call 919-289-4476 and ride on over for a visit.

Owned and operated by United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc.

You’ve always worked from a thorough set of plans.

Why would you build your future any differently?

Live in a community where independence is treasured and the transition isn’t about what you give up, but what you’ve gained.

Pre-sales are open for our newest residential development.

Stockton is the perfect combination of stunning, spacious apartment homes built on the gorgeous campus of one of North Carolina’s most desired retirement communities.

For more information regarding this and over 400 other residency options, please contact us at 336-538-1572.

A division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, North Carolina

BURLINGTON NC • 336-538-1572 • twinlakescomm.org

DURHAMMAG.COM 159

treat yourself Whether you’re looking a simple manicure, W a trim or a full day of pampering, these spas G salons make it easy to indulge in some self-care

z

ALLURE NAIL SPA 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 112 allurenailspadurham.com 919-384-0989 Services Gel, acrylic and dip manicures, pedicures and waxing.

ALTERED IMAGE HAIR DESIGNERS 600 Foster St. alteredimagedurham.com 919-286-3732 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, texturizers, styling and waxing.

AMAZING LASH STUDIO – SOUTHPOINT 6905 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 amazinglashstudio.com 919-626-9929 Services Eyelash lifts, extensions and tinting, as well as brow tinting and waxing.

AMERICAN TOBACCO BARBER SHOP 406 Blackwell St. (Crowe Building Lobby) americantobaccobarbershop.com 919-534-6575 (appointment only on Monday-Friday) Services Straight razor shave, beard and goatee trims, haircuts and head shaves.

ARROW STUDIO 105 W. Main St. arrowstudionc.com 919-667-9444 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, styling, waxing and texture treatments.

ATMOSP’HAIR 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 502 atmosphairsalon.com 919-489-3333 Services Men and women’s haircuts, blow dry, hair pieces, color, highlights, keratin treatments, deep conditioner treatments; Kevin Murphy, Mr. Smith, Pai-Shau, Eleven, Iles Formula and J Beverly Hill products.

AURA GALLERIA 3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. theauragalleria.com 919-419-9868 Services Body waves, perms, highlights, relaxers, color, haircuts, styling, weaving, hair extensions, manicures, pedicures, makeup, lash extensions, massages, spa and barbershop services.

160 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Stylist Bekah Alfonso trims a client’s hair at Meraki Salon 2, which opened in the Southpoint area in early 2021.

AVALON NAIL SALON 8030 Renaissance Pkwy.

919-361-3504 Services Manicures and pedicures.

BELLA CAPELLI SALON 7072 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 106 bellacapellisalon.net 984-219-1880 Services Haircuts for all ages, coloring, roots, highlights, perms, keratin treatments, updos and eyebrow and lip waxing.

BELLA TRIO Locations Day Spa and Salon: 5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 103 & 110; Studio: 345 Blackwell St., Ste. 120 bellatrio.com 919-484-1221 Services Massages, reflexology, facials, microdermabrasion, peels, waxing, body treatments, lash and brow tinting, lash lifting, microblading, nail services, hair services, makeup and weddings/parties.

BLUE BAMBOO 3710 Shannon Rd. bluebamboohairsalon.com 919-237-1052 Services Women’s, men’s and children's haircuts; coloring including highlights, balayage and ombre; blowouts; extensions.

BLUEPRINT HAIR DESIGN 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 201 blueprinthairdesign.com 919-605-0442 Services Haircuts, styling, perms, colors, highlights and formal designs.

BLO-OUT BELLA 7005 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 103 blooutbella.com 919-361-9900 Services Haircuts, balayage, Brazilian blowouts, color, styling and formal designs.

BROAD ST. HAIR & CO. 1010 Broad St. broadsthairandco.com 919-294-6014 Services Hair cutting, hair styling and coloring, facial waxing and perming.

BR3 STUDIO 6400 Fayetteville Rd. br3studio.com 919-797-1060 Services Float therapy, full body or targeted area cryotherapy, cryo facials, massage therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and infrared sauna.

PHOTO BY JUSTIN EISNER

CARMEN! CARMEN! PRESTIGE SALON & SPA 6910 Fayetteville Rd. carmencarmen.belksalons.com 919-544-1546 Services Haircuts, perms, relaxers, conditioning treatment, color, highlights, corrective color, facials, makeup, waxing and wedding parties.

CULTURE HAIR STUDIO 211 N. Church St. culturehairdurham.com 919-680-4779 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, color correction, balayage, glazing, Olaplex, styling and keratin treatments.

DENNIS BEST MEN’S SALON 3307 University Dr. 919-667-2378 Services Four-chair barber shop.

DO OR DYE 209 S. Gregson St. do-or-dye-durham.com 919-667-2366 Services Color, cuts and perms, as well as esthetician services like facials, permanent makeup, waxing, threading, lash perm and dye, manicures and pedicures.

ELEVATE SALON INSTITUTE 300 E. Main St., Ste. 100 esidurham.com 919-670-3070 Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, color, beard trims, highlights, lowlights, perms, color, relaxers, plus makeup, facials, waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures.

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER TRIANGLE 6911 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104 919-237-1145 Services Eyebrow, lip, underarm and other waxing.

FUNKY MONKEY HAIR STUDIO 1806 W. Markham Ave. funkymonkeyhairstudio.com 919-286-1818 Services Women’s and men’s haircuts, event styling, color, highlights, blowouts, shampoos and keratin treatments.

FUSS & BOTHER 214 S. Driver St. fussandbothersalon.com 984-219-7965 Services Haircuts for women and men; a wide range of color services including all over color, highlights, balayage and gray blending; beard trimming and shaping; blowouts and updos.

FUZION PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY 105 Newsom St., Ste. 104 fuzionmassage.com 919-294-8808 Services Massage treatments including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, bamboo infusion, Ashiatsu oriental bar therapy and MediCupping.

H2O HAIR SALON & SPA 1122 Broad St. h2ohairsalonandspa.com 919-286-0055 Services Luxury self-care services in hair, nails, tanning, full body waxing, lash extensions, reiki therapy, makeup and facials.

HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA 1819 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. handandstonedurham.com 919-794-8086 Services Massage, facials, hair removal, hot stone massage, decompression therapy and dermalinfusion.

HAIROLOGY SALON 6815 Fayetteville Rd. 919-417-2030 Services Keratin treatment, blowouts, haircuts and color.

JACKIE MOORE SALON 5117 Highgate Dr., Ste. 200 jackiemoorestyle.com 919-687-7777 Services A full spectrum of hair services, including men’s, women’s and children's haircuts, styling, keratin treatments, highlights, relaxer, perms, wedding parties, specialization in color and all types of hair.

KEM’S LOOKING GLASS 1921 N. Pointe Dr., Ste. 400 919-309-0335 Services A collective of self-employed stylists.

LA VIE NAIL SPA 202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 402 lavienailspadurham.com 919-484-4040 Services Manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, waxing (no lip waxing during COVID-19), and facial and makeup services (not available during COVID-19).

LARS OLIVER SALON 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A150 vagaro.com/larsoliversalon 984-888-5928 Services Women’s, men’s and children’s haircuts, color, Brazilian blowout, conditioning treatments, highlights, color correction, extensions and waxing.

THE LATHER LOUNGE HAIR STUDIO 2902-B Hillsborough Rd. thelather.com 919-477-3331 Services Shampoo, styling, men’s and women’s haircuts, twists, updos, curls, colors, relaxers, texturizers, protein treatments, extensions, locs and bridal packages available upon request.

LUXURY NAIL SPA 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103 luxurynailspadurham.com 919-383-7979 Services Manicures, pedicures, nail services and waxing.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA Locations 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Unit 111 (Southpoint); 737 Ninth St., Ste. 240 (Erwin Mill) massageenvy.com Phone 919-493-3689 (Southpoint), 919-667-0808 (Erwin Mill) Services Massage (Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue, sports and more); rapid tension relief; stretch; skin care (facial, chemical peel, acne treatment, microdermabrasion and more).

MASSAGE HEIGHTS SOUTHPOINT 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 115 massageheights.com 919-535-4640 Services Massage treatments, including deep tissue, couples, Swedish and more.

MERAKI SALON 2 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 102 merakisalonnc.com 919-405-2445 Services Eco-conscious, holistic hair salon specializing in custom coloring, balayage, extensions, and bridal and length-based cuts, using low-toxic and organic products.

MIMI NAIL SPA 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 2A miminailspa.net 919-489-7000 Services Manicures, pedicures, facials, threading, massages and wine.

MOSHI MOSHI 807 E. Main St., Ste. 110 moshimoshimeanshello.com 919-564-1272 Services Haircuts, curly cuts, styling, color, balayage and foil highlights, American Wave treatment, GK smoothing treatment, waxing, brow and lash tinting.

NAILZ 3209 Guess Rd., Ste. 201-203 nailzplusbeauty.com 919-277-0697 Services Manicure, pedicure, gel polish, gel-x, nail art, massages, facials, waxing, brow henna and lash extension. Only uses organic, vegan, cruelty-free products. 

DURHAMMAG.COM 161

SPAS AND SALONS NICE TRIM BARBERSHOP & SALON 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 28 nicetrimbarbershopsalon.com 919-237-3791 Services Men’s and children's haircuts, beard trims, straight razor, eyebrows and braids.

PEDRO WILLIAMS 624 Ninth St. guaranteedshorterhair.com 984-439-2264 Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, shampoos, hot shaves and beer.

PEEK-A-DOOO! 7104 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 118 peekadooo.com 919-717-7757 Services Haircuts, hair tinsel, nail polish, products, toys, bows and clip-in color extensions for kids.

PETITE STUDIO DURHAM Locations 5315 Highgate Dr., Ste. 104 (South); 2510 W. Woodrow St. (North) petitestudiodurham.com Services A variety of massages, including therapeutic/sports, relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal and warm stone, as well as facials, waxing and tinting.

POPPY SALON Locations 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 201 (New Hope Commons); 202 N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 404 (Southpoint Crossing) poppysalondurham.com 919-246-6222 Services Cuts, color, highlights, balayage, blow-dry styling, blowouts, extensions, conditioning treatments, texture services, perms, Brazilian blowouts, Japanese hair straightening, facial waxing and tinting, bridal parties, formal events and Devacurl.

POSH THE SALON 610 W. Main St., Ste. 101 poshthesalon.com 919-683-2109 Services Haircuts, styling, relaxers, perms, updos, hair extensions, color, highlights, balayage, color correction, waxing, facials, peels, MicroZone treatments, makeup and wedding parties.

PUR BELLA’S ORGANIC HAIR EXTENSIONS AND BLOWOUT BAR P.O. Box 16278 purbellanaturals.com 919-213-1805 purbella@icloud.com Online Services Local plant-based therapeutic hair products and skincare; available for online education, motivation and salon career advice with pop-up shops once a month for hands-on services.

REMEDY HAIR & BODY SPA 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 202 theremedyhairandbodyspa.com 919-493-8772 Services Haircuts, styling, updos, relaxers, texturizers, color, highlights, hair extensions, lash extensions, natural hair braiding, scalp treatments, facials, peels, waxing, full nail services and wedding parties.

RENEW SKIN SPA 2706 Hillsborough Rd. renewskinspavpweb.com 919-407-1450 Services Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and waxing.

162 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

THE RETREAT AT BRIGHTLEAF 815 W. Morgan St. theretreatdurham.com 919-381-5342 Services A variety of massages, facials, facial and body waxing, brow and eyelash tinting.

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS SALON AND GALLERY 413 E. Chapel Hill St. rpsdurhamsalon.com 919-956-7777 Services Haircuts, styling, updos, scalp treatments, color, highlights, balayage, corrective color, extensions, waxing, brows and lash tinting.

ROCK’S BAR AND HAIR SHOP 119 W. Main St. rocksdurham.com 919-956-7625 Services Masculine-focused grooming, barber and grooming products, and craft beer.

RUMORS HAIR STUDIO 2604 Hillsborough Rd. rumorshairstudiodurham.com Salon: 919-382-3224; Barbershop: 919-3836679 Services Haircuts, color, perms, waxing, lowlights and highlights, corrective color, color enhancing, glazing and barbershop services, including shaves.

SALON LOFTS SOUTHPOINT 6815 Fayetteville Rd. salonlofts.com/salons/southpoint_at_ renaissance_center 919-371-5131 Services Hair, nails, massage and eyebrow, lip and facial waxing SALON POVERA 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 231 salonpovera.com 919-864-8938 Services Full service, including haircuts, color foundation, color upgrades, highlights and lowlights, hair texturizers/treatments, blow dry bar and wedding packages.

SALTY WATERS FLOAT SPA 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 303 saltywatersfloatspa.com 919-973-0100 Services Float pods and sauna.

SINCERELY YOURS SALON 2718 Hillsborough Rd. sincerelyyourssalon.com 919-286-7777 Services Full body waxing and body contouring, blowouts, color, haircuts, styling, updos, formal occasions and specialization in natural hair care.

SKIN VITALITY 5107 Southpark Dr., Ste. 201A skinvitalitync.com 919-797-0071 Services Microblading, microneedling, laser hair removal, dermaplaning, skin rejuvenation and permanent makeup.

SPRUCE 4015 University Dr. sprucedurham.com 919-797-0179 Services Eco-friendly hair salon offering sulfate-free products, ammonia-free hair color and gender-neutral pricing for all services. Haircuts, color, highlights, blowouts, balayage and conditioning treatments.

STUDIO 1 HAIR DESIGN 1209 W. Main St., Ste. A studio1hairdesign.biz 919-682-0207 Services Call for a list of services.

STUDIO K SALON 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 4C studioksalon.com 919-489-4711 Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, styling, highlights, color, perms, texturizers, thermal straightening, facial waxing, updos and formal hair.

THE NAIL STOP 7080 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 103 919-407-8570 Services Manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, Gelac, Signature Nail Systems, chrome, waxing and facials.

UNION HAIR STUDIO 721 Broad St., Ste. 116 uniondurham.com 919-237-2374 Services Men and women’s haircuts, color, style, and keratin smoothing treatments.

US NAILS & SPA 8200 Renaissance Pkwy. usnailsdurham.com 919-572-8989 Services Manicures including shellac and artificial nails and dip, pedicures, facial and body waxing, facials, eyebrow threading and tinting.

VENT SALON 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54 ventsalon.com 919-403-8368 Services Haircuts, styling, color, highlights, wedding/special occasion services, glaze and keratin smoothing treatments.

WANDERLUX SALON SUITES Locations 7104 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 106 & Ste. 120; 3105 Shannon Rd., Ste. 200 wanderluxsuites.com 919-808-5094 Services A collaboration of beauty professionals, from massage therapists to hair stylists and barbers; for individual contacts, visit wanderluxsuites.com/stylists.

WAVELENGTHS SALON 704 Ninth St. wavelengthsalon.biz 919-416-9705 Services Haircuts, styling, color, color correction, highlights, perms, smoothing treatments, blowouts, extensions, wedding parties, brow tinting, waxing, facials, Ouidad services and keratin treatments.

WELLVILLE MASSAGE & HEALING ARTS 3401 University Dr. (Academy Court) wellvillenc.com 919-730-4542 Services Massages, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy and cupping therapy.

your transformation begins here!

As the first Green Circle Salon in Durham, we are among the greenest salons in the world.

We create beauty while reducing salon & spa waste in landfills & waterways.

1125 NC-54 | Suite 502 | Durham, NC 27707 atmosphairsalon.com | 919.489.3333 WINNER

IBEST 2021

OF DURHAM 2016

2020

Thank you Durham for voting us Best Salon!

active in our city – find the right form of fitness for you, whether you prefer hot yoga, contemporary dancing, cycling, CrossFit or anything in between

z

PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

Get Fit, Don’t Quit It’s easy to stay healthy and The BodyGames Center owner DJ Coe encourages Seth Friskney as he trains on the battle ropes.

The 360° Approach 404 Hunt St., Ste. 135 919-695-1604 the360approach.com

Courage Fitness Durham 410 W. Geer St. 919-907-1233 couragefitnessdurham.com

Fleet Feet Durham 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 105 919-316-1172 fleetfeetdurham.com

ActivEdge Fitness & Sports Performance 4221 Garrett Rd., Ste. 1-2 919-493-1204 activedgefit.com

CrossFit RTP 4909 S. Alston Ave. 919-885-4787 crossfitrtp.com

Forge Fencing Academy and Club 610 N. Duke St. (opening February 2022) 919-800-7886 forgefencing.com

Anytime Fitness 121 Sherron Rd. 919-908-8680 anytimefitness.com/gyms/3232

CrossFit Sua Sponte West 1125 N.C. Hwy. 54 919-948-0929 crossfitsuasponte.com

Fuel Fitness 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 271 919-544-9000 fuelfitnessnc.com

Arrichion Hot Yoga 1612 Carpenter Fletcher Rd. 919-864-1712 arrichion.com/durham

Duke Health & Fitness Center 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6660 dukefitness.org

Global Breath Studio 906 Lamond Ave. 919-645-7070 globalbreath.org

Base Pilates & Movement 618 Foster St. 919-666-7321 base-durham.com

Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center 501 Douglas St. 800-235-3853 dukehealth.org/locations/duke-lifestyleand-weight-management-center

Growga 919-391-0397 mygrowga.com

Bespoke Body 233 N. Gregson St. 919-748-4565 bespokebodyfit.com Blue Point Yoga 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 203 919-381-6419 bluepointyoga.com The BodyGames Center 3823 Guess Rd., Ste. G 984-244-7995 thebodygamescenter.com Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope Team 101 South White Oak Dr. 919-493-7992 bouncingbulldogs.org Bull City Community Fitness 4300 Garrett Rd., Ste. B 919-578-7278 bullcitycf.com Bull City Running Co. 202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 109 (South Durham) and 501 Washington St., Ste. D (downtown) 919-265-3904 (South Durham) and 919-748-3218 (downtown) bullcityrunning.com

164 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Durham Yoga Company 502 Rigsbee Ave. (second floor) 919-502-0108 carolinayogacompany.com/durham Empower Personalized Fitness 3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 105 919-401-8024 becomepowerful.com F45 Training 3515 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 101 919-930-3105 f45training.com/shannonplaza/home Fit Lab Studios 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 180 984-364-8165 thefitlabstudios.com Fitness @ The Cube 2708B Chapel Hill Rd. 919-599-0446 fitnessatthecube.com Fitness Connection 4700 Emperor Blvd.

919-941-9010 fitnessconnection.com/gyms/rtp

InsideOut Body Therapies (Pilates, Wellness and Rehabilitation Center) 5720 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 919-361-0104 insideoutbodytherapies.com Jewish for Good Health & Wellness Center 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-354-4936 jewishforgood.org The Method Personal Training Studio 719 Broad St. 919-416-8833 themethodtraining.com Midtown Yoga Durham 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 200 919-246-8512 midtownyogastudios.com/durham Millennium Sports Club 3419 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. 7 919-384-1992 msportsclub.com My Yoga Hot Yoga 1415 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Bldg. 200, Ste. 113 919-323-0453 myyoganc.com 

PILATES STUDIO | PILATES-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE | ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Movement Heals www.insideoutbodytherapies.com 5720 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101, Durham, NC | tel: 919.361.0104 | ::: @insideoutdurham

FITNESS N.C. Pilates LLC 919-641-2844 ncpilates.org

YMCA – American Tobacco Campus 410 Blackwell St. 919-956-9602 ymcatriangle.org/ymca-americantobacco

Neighborhood Barre 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6B 984-329-5418 neighborhoodbarre.com/locations/ durham

YMCA – Downtown 218 W. Morgan St. 919-667-9622 ymcatriangle.org/downtown-durhamymca

North Durham Fitness 124 Latta Rd. 919-351-9348 northdurhamfitness.com

YMCA – Lakewood 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-401-9622 ymcatriangle.org/lakewood-ymca

O2 Fitness Park Place 9529 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville 919-678-6302 o2fitnessclubs.com

YMCA – Hope Valley Farms 4818 S. Roxboro St. 919-401-9621 ymcatriangle.org/hope-valley-farmsymca PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

O2 Fitness University Hill 3103 Shannon Rd. 919-355-5728 o2fitnessclubs.com Orangetheory Fitness 1843 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.

(Commons at University Place) and 202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 503 (Southpoint) 919-313-4168 (Commons) and 919808-1051 (Southpoint) orangetheory.com Planet Fitness 1010 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. and 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 74 877-959-3973 planetfitness.com Prime Athletic Training & Fitness Institute 3738 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-908-6061 patfi.com

Midtown Yoga, which offers a variety of vinyasa yoga classes, opened a new studio at University Hill last year. Pictured here (clockwise from top left) are Mat Hurdis, Christy Percival, Caleb Ponton, Grace LeFlore, Samantha Ward and Kayli Hight.

Pure Barre 737 Ninth St., Ste. 260 919-973-3700 purebarre.com/nc-durham Rapid Results Fitness 3826 Regent Rd. 919-210-5120 rapidresultsfitness.net Sky Zone 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 90 919-425-0800 skyzone.com/durham Studio 9 NC 3405 University Dr. 919-530-0304 studio9nc.com The Sweat Lab 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 201 919-401-5559 sweatlabstudios.com Synergy Fitness for Her 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 404 919-402-0888 synergyfitnessforher.com Threehouse Studios 1505 Morehead Ave. 919-748-3830 3hstudios.com Total Body Lab 919-641-4979 totalbodylab.com

166 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Triangle Krav Maga 4911 S. Alston Ave. 919-642-3813 trianglekravmaga.com Triangle Rock Club 1010 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Ste. 400 919-981-7441 trianglerockclub.com/durham USA Ninja Challenge – Durham 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.

984-219-2559 ninjadurham.com Velocity Fitness 5319 N. Roxboro St. 919-381-5388 velocityfitnessnc.com vyb studio 2400 Broad St., Ste. 4 919-695-7043 vyb-studio.com Warrior Pose Yoga 732 Ninth St. (mailing address only) 917-459-1952 warriorposeyoga.com Wholistic Health Studio 1000 Hackberry Ln. 919-489-5355 wholistichealthstudionc.com

Yoga Off East 702 Ninth St. 919-275-2765 yogaoffeast.com

Dance ADF’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios 721 Broad St. 919-797-2871 americandancefestival.org/education/ studios Barriskill Dance Theatre School 3642 Shannon Rd. 919-489-5100 barriskilldance.com Carolina Dance Academy 3101 Guess Rd., Ste. E 919-452-0686 cdaincdurham.com

Durham School for Ballet and the Performing Arts 608 N. Duke St. 919-680-4363 durhamschoolforballet.com Empower Dance Studio 109 W. Parrish St. 984-377-2017 empowerdancestudio.com Encore Academy of Dance 3823 Guess Rd. 919-383-5048 encoreacademyofdance.com Fred Astaire Dance Studio 4702 Garrett Rd. 919-489-4313 dancingfads.com Nina’s School of Dance 5341 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-471-9662 ninasschoolofdance.com Ninth Street Dance 1920½ Perry St. 919-286-6011 ninthstreetdance.com Walltown Children’s Theatre 1225 Berkeley St. 919-286-4545 walltownchildrenstheatre.org

BUILDING EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE SPORT COMMUNITIES STARTING WITH FENCING AND GOING BEYOND High Performance Training Summer Camps & After School Classes Teen Leadership Programs 610 N. DUKE STREET DURHAM, NC 27701 equity & leadership info:

FORGETEAMS.ORG instruction info:

FORGEFENCING.COM 

4221 GARRETT RD. DURHAM • 919.493.1204

ExperienceTheEdge.com | UprightAthlete.com

DURHAMMAG.COM 167

LAST LOOK

Take a step back in time with this vintage postcard account managed by street historian John Schelp.

This collab account among the @cityofdurhamnc, @artstigators and @dukearts captures our city’s creativity, one mural at a time.

The Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays was voted by baseball fans as the best minor league team at the 2021 MiLBY Awards. #BULLieve

The official Instagram of Discover Durham, the Bull City’s visitors bureau, is sure to make you laugh and love our city a little bit more.

Our city magazine is dedicated to sharing the best of Durham, from the latest restaurant news to weekend events to local influencers and more.

Stop, Drop and Scroll Stay in the know f following these local Instagram accounts

z

168 2022 VISITORS J RELOCATION GUIDE

Live a healthy, active, fulfilling life.

Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center provides a one-stop-shop for those seeking weight loss services, and features a lifestyle-based approach that incorporates every aspect of your life.

Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center 501 Douglas St. Durham, NC 27705

Services Available: § Medical weight loss services § Nutrition consultations § Behavioral health § Low-calorie, meal replacement program - Optifast® § Body composition measurement with Bod Pod®

Call for an appointment 1-800-235-3853

DukeHealth.org/DLWMC