Durham Magazine - May 2015

COACH K’S MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE 62 A DRESS FOR SUCCESS MAKEOVER 28 TOP DENTISTS 69 PITTSBORO’S NEWEST ATTRACTIONS 82 POPUP CHORUS 22

MAY 2015 durhammag.com

̌

THE

3rndnual A

WOMEN’S

ISSUE 12

REMARKABLE STORIES

PAGE 35

PURE AMBITION At 25, Anjana Mohanty is a VP at American Underground tech company Shoeboxed, having climbed the ranks from marketing intern to her current position in less than three years.

(She also practices classical Indian dance in what little spare time she has.)

Read her story on page 44.

Your passion today.

Your profession tomorrow.

Training talented students, from high school to graduate school, in the performing, visual and moving image arts to be professional artists. Presenting more than 300 public performances and screenings annually.

Photography by Rosalie O’Connor, Julie Knight, Drew Davis, Brent LaFever and Peter Mueller

DANCE DESIGN & PRODUCTION DRAMA FILMMAKING MUSIC admissions@uncsa.edu 336-770-3290 www.uncsa.edu boxoffice@uncsa.edu 336-721-1945 www.uncsaevents.com

University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, N.C.

durham May 2015

Vol 8 No 3

durhammag.com

Build Hope

Build Homes

Senior VP, Publishing

Rory Kelly Gillis

rory@durhammag.com VP, Content

Andrea Griffith Cash

andrea@durhammag.com Senior Associate Editor

Amanda MacLaren Creative Director

Kevin Brown Art Director

Sally Scruggs Assistant Editor

Jessica Stringer Events & Community Editor

Dana Lange

Staff Photographers

Briana Brough Kristin Prelipp, KPO Photo Graphic Designer

Why Donate to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore?

Because there’s no place like home When you choose to donate your gently used items to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you are helping to change lives of deserving families in our communities. That’s because all of the proceeds from this ReStore go directly to Habitat for Humanity in Durham and Orange Counties. In adddition, donations are tax deductible!

Christy Wright

Editorial Assistant

Virginia Robinson Interns

Kayla Anderson, Hannah Anderson-Baranger, Kelly Archer, Kaylee Brown, Dree Deacon Contributors

Whitney L.J. Howell Jill Warren Lucas

ADVERTISING

Kem Johnson kem@durhammag.com Ellen Farber ellenfarber@durhammag.com Melissa Crane melissa@durhammag.com Meg Kennedy meg@durhammag.com

CORPORATE

President/CEO

Donate/Shop

Dan Shannon danshannon@durhammag.com Vice President

Ellen Shannon

MON – SAT, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Business Manager

Need help with larger items? FREE PICKUP SERVICE: 919-354-0892

Director of Production & Operations

Amy Bell

Hannah Earnhardt Events Coordinator

Grace Beason Distribution

Randy Bullock

S e r vi ng D urha m a nd O ra ng e C ou ntie s

5501 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (just off I-40 at the 15-501 exit)

M–Sat 10–6 | 919.403.8668 | www.restoredurhamorange.org

Durham Magazine is published by Shannon Media Inc. Subscriptions, $38 for two years, are available at durhammag.com.

To purchase copies, call 919.933.1551.

2

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

STEP AWAY FROM YOUR BACKYARD AND STEP OUTSIDE YOURSELF Start your adventure today.

800.852.9506

ExploreBoone.com

letters t o t he ed it or

said it OUR

50 TH

Happy 50th

ISSUE

OUR

50 TH

ISSUE

I

➵

CATCHING UP WITH

MAYOR BILL BELL

e began. as when this magazin ’ time, the same mayor in two decades and Durham has city will look like Seven years in, what he thinks the politics and more.

We asked him about , his plans to leave his poverty initiative

BY ANDREA GRIFFITH

CASH

going poverty. You’re kind of a war on You’ve launched Tell me about that. neighborhood. what we’ve neighborhood by Generally, I focus on of the City address. to focus on Each year, I do a State last year, I decided going forward. But take a hard done and a vision for for Durham to really has the timing was right poverty. I just thought community. Our image fairly successful as a been we’ve have a lot of think I We it. look at d a lot, especially downtown. was to do something that changed. We’ve accomplishe NCCU. … I wanted RTP, Duke, at the U.S. – resources here anecdotal. We looked data driven rather than We looked at one more targeted and different census tracts. into down broken in Northeast Census. The city is And that was over – to not highest level of poverty. a targeted approach where there was the took We 10.01. beyond to go .…

– census tract Did you ever want that’s more manageable Central Durham To become a but to try to do something So about 1,100 units. to do the whole city the mayor’s office? are try There area. ? residents in that senator or the governor be There are about 2,400 we’d focus on. want to the neighborhood – we No, in fact I really didn’t reasons for poverty we decided that’d be there are a lot of different I was a county finance.

The next piece is that the mayor. [Laughs] housing, public safety, years, and I chaired health, education, jobs, to do was commissioner for 26 decided to focus on areas. What I wanted working at forces for each of those in 1996, and I began – it’s really a county/ And we set up six task I retired from IBM t [involvement] as possible community ers governmen 501(c)(3) the board for 12 years. a local is have as much the county commission now, UDI/CDC, which it was important that the company I’m with I was doing. Our youngest if you look at city problem. So I thought . I was enjoying what city council. Because I got a involved, along with school development organization and she was a cheerleader. and school board be either the county, the school at Hillside, not to run in they get touched by daughter was in high a task force as relaxing. So I decided those six areas, somewhere officials to co-chair games. It was pretty to consider so I asked the elected chance to watch her me … and asked me system or the city. And came and talked to a thought because I 2000. And some people people come out – to give that a lot of had start.

I a 100-plus And had try. d We I’ 2001. in But I decided -wide meeting. of reducing running for mayor had a desire for. …

We had a community the whole concept at this as an office I community. We introduced never really looked to become a – by about 500 votes. cross-section of the We invited people enough to get elected I like local and od by neighborhood.

And I was fortunate for anything more. poverty neighborho go out to the community thought of running We then decided to But, anyway, I never questionnaire that you do on a day-to-day member of a task force. forces to develop a you can see the things and the it. We asked the task government because It impacts your family to administer the really get a profile of in the community in it. It impacts you. in planning and volunteer to the involved people be basis. You’re involved to carried invited likes – then we in November. We the type of person that level. If completed that sometime neighborhood. I’m to do that at the local questionnaire. We fruition. You get a chance 2 0 1 5 see things come to there’s less of that. y / M a r c h F e b r u a r or in Washington, you’re over in Raleigh since 2001. ou’ve been mayor term. Do You’re in your seventh to this? It seems you see an end yours as long as that the office is you want it. forever. I will run Well, nothing lasts and if I’m 2015, in for re-election probably be the last successful, that will time that I run.

y 48

D u r h a m

g . c o m r h a m m a w w w . d u

y / M a r c h F e b r u a r

49

just want to congratulate you and the Durham Magazine staff on such a good looking and classy publication of the February/March 50th Issue.

It didn’t seem as it was that long ago when the magazine was first published, until I began reading the articles. I also appreciated your balanced interview with me, as well as the article on [my wife] Judith. My thanks also to photographer Briana Brough, and I enjoyed the article on her – very interesting.

Best wishes and take care.

2 0 1 5

M AY O R B I L L B E L L

e M a g a z i n

reader poll

Name a woman who has been a major influence on your life.

The beautiful Erika Combs! She has been my best friend since the day I met her 10 years ago. She has kept me out of trouble and encouraged me. … She has been the catalyst for my success and helped me to build a thriving business here in Durham with 22 employees!

KENNETH COMBS

Mildred Woollen Collier was my role

model. She was beautiful, elegant and stylish.

She taught me to appreciate quality over quantity. She taught me the value of good manners, which I have passed along to her great granddaughter – always write a thank you note by hand, for example. She taught

me the value of serving your community.

Like her, I joined the Junior League, where I served as president. In one of my favorite photos of her, she is wearing her Red Cross uniform. She taught me the value of travel, how it opens your eyes, heart and mind. ... In her 80s, she was still exercising, doing community service and traveling the world! She never stopped having fun! She taught me to stand up for what you believe in. She taught me that I was loved and made me feel special every day of my life. Sadly, she died while I was giving birth to my beloved daughter, but I hope to pass along as much of her spirit as possible!

Megan Price has changed my life for the

SHANNON TUCKER

B U D DY R U S K I

better and made me laugh until I snorted more than once! Plus her ability to tie any situation into a movie quote or song is priceless. She “is a hip, hip, hip lady.”

STE PHAN I E HAWKI N S

My mother – she demonstrated the benefits of being non-judgmental.

RONALD TUCCE R I

My life has been filled with mothers who looked after me like their own child.

Shannon St. John, Traci Hoover, the list goes on.

c onnect with us letters@durhammag.com

4

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

@durhammag

durhammagazine

durhammagazine

@durhammag

M a y

2 0 1 5

l e t t e r

f r o m

o u r

V P

o f

c o n t e n t

THEME WEEK

S

ometimes, things come together

in such a way that they can’t be ignored.

As our team worked on this Women’s Issue (our third annual!) as well as one for Chapel Hill Magazine, several things happened to me over the course of one week with a theme running through them that was so strong, it was almost as if the universe was hitting me over the head.

I met with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County about their Women Build (kicking off May 2), which encourages groups of women to head to the job site and not feel embarrassed if they lack construction skills. The message is, essentially: Pick up a hammer and feel empowered.

Along with my colleague Rory Kelly Gillis, I spoke on a panel to a group of young women who are Duke undergraduates about how to navigate the workplace and learn to trust your intuition.

As a devoted member of PopUp Chorus (more on that group on page 22), I attended an R.E.M.-themed fundraiser at Cat’s Cradle for Public Justice, a public-interest nonprofit. Vivian Connell, who was featured in Chapel Hill Magazine’s 2014 Women’s Issue, was the driving

SCREEN SHOT Look for me on each episode of CityLife. Hosted by Beverly B. Thompson, Durham’s Public Affairs director, the show features information on municipal issues and upcoming events. Catch it on Durham Television Network (Time Warner Cable channel 8 or 97-5) daily at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Or watch it at youtube.com/cityofdurhamnc.

force behind it. She’s someone I greatly admire. Even as she is facing ALS, her focus is on improving the lives of others. (“Gratitude is a lot more productive than self-pity,” she recently told The Indy.)

Lastly, three women in my life spoke to me about the frustrations they were feeling at work – all of them are nearing retirement age, all are in communications, all have accomplished so much over the years, and all are being made to feel less than in their professional lives. Colleagues are hovering, questioning every move they make. My response to all three? I empathized and then helped them brainstorm.

How can they best utilize their many talents? What job would make them feel fulfilled? If money were no object, how, exactly, would they spend their time?

That got me thinking about how I’m spending my free time and talents.

By the time you read this, I’ll be a Dress for Success of the Triangle volunteer. I’d been considering it for a while, and then – more serendipity – we decided to partner with that wonderful organization and some very thoughtful sponsors to give a very deserving Durham woman a makeover. (See her transformation on page 28.) DM

ANDREA GRIFFITH CASH @andreagcash

andrea@durhammag.com

THE COVER

PHOTO BY KRISTIN PRELIPP, KPO PHOTO

6

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

MAY

THE

WOMEN’S

ISSUE

REMARKABLE WOMEN 36 Dr. Brenda Armstrong Duke School of Medicine

38 Heidi Carter Durham Public Schools Board of Education 42 Charmaine McKissick-Melton North Carolina Central University 44 Anjana Shoeboxed

Mohanty

45 Maggie Ellis Chotas & Betsy Power Through Partnership authors

Polk

48 Gladys Labuda And her daughter, Ana 50 Ginger Book Harvest

Young

52 LUEWWD:

League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham 54 Christine Weidinger Operatic soprano & Triangle Opera Studios founder 56 Brittany LimBionics 58 Carrie Bar Virgile

Stresing

Schleiffer

60 Sarah Schroth Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

FEATURES

Our VP of Content

10 Class Act Tad Ghanem and Sam Frey of Durham GardenWorks 12 Stuff We Like Durham native gains recognition on “The Voice,” Rx Wine Lab, and Blues and Brews Festival 22 The Soundtrack of My Life Lauren Hodge and Seamus Kenney of PopUp Chorus 24 Getting Out Five events you can’t miss 26 Calendar What’s up this month 32 Adopt A Pet Meet two pets from The Animal Protection Society of Durham 82 Worth the Drive A toast to Pittsboro 88 The Dish Talking tacos at Gonza 89 The Drink Primal’s take on a Manhattan 91 Taste Find our city’s best restaurants 99 Engagements & Weddings Tying the knot, Bull City style

Special Advertising Section: Our Mother’s Day Makeover

SEEN & HEARD

62 Going Places Coach Mike Krzyzewski offers a tribute to his mom

17 Urban Ministries of Durham’s Empty Bowls

28 PHOTO BY KRISTIN PRELIPP, KPO PHOTO

6 Letter from Sensing a theme

69

Top Dentists

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 4 Letters to the Editor Congrats from Mayor Bell and our reader poll

16 American Dance Festival Kickoff at 21c 18 Y.E. Smith Video Conference with India’s Red Bricks School

19 Durham Arts Council Children’s Festival at Northgate Mall 20 Terra Nova Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

PAGE 60

Age really is about attitude?

Bingo.

There are a lot of ways you can spend your golden years. You could sit around and wait for the grandkids to visit. Decorate with doilies. Play Bingo. Or you could live it up at The Cedars of Chapel Hill. Our thriving, age-diverse Meadowmont community is designed for your active lifestyle. You can practice Tai Chi. Learn French. Have a comprehensive health care plan so you can Zumba with reckless abandon. Travel the world and then come home to your own home. This is your time. You can spend it playing games or you can spend it working on your bucket list.

Call 919-259-7927 today to learn more about life at The Cedars. www.cedarsofchapelhill.com

act

class

Durham’s most accomplished youngsters

A

Sam Frey and Tad Ghanem

By Amanda MacLaren

Photo by Kristin Prelipp, KPO Photo

“All you need to know in life, you can learn

by growing a garden.” That was Kip Frey’s belief, and his two young sons, Andrew and Sam, reaped what he sowed. Well, what they sowed.

“So, my brother and I grew up growing all these vegetables that we didn’t really have fun eating,” Sam (pictured left) says.

“About four or five years ago, we came up with this idea to start Frey Brothers Farms. We could do something with the vegetables we grew and have an impact in the community – and we didn’t necessarily have to eat them all.”

Of course, giving away the vegetables they’d rather not eat at dinner isn’t the only reason Sam and his brother decided to start the farm, which primarily grows tomatoes. “Every Sunday morning, we’d work like, four hours in the garden, and it taught us so much about timing, hard work, getting along with each other and setting a strict schedule,” Sam says. “Learning how to grow with your garden, and giving back to the community as well, is just a really great pairing.”

As Sam was tending his garden, Tad Ghanem’s father, Robert, was also teaching his son how to grow different herbs and vegetables in their own home garden, which eventually expanded to a plot of land on Shannon Road where Tad helps grow herbs like basil, mint and rosemary to use in the meals at his parents’ restaurants, Saladelia Cafe and Mad Hatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop. Though the guys had been best friends since kindergarten at Durham Academy, it wasn’t until a few years ago that Tad and Sam decided to join forces and create 10

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Durham GardenWorks, a volunteer program that teaches middleand high-school students how to grow organic produce, and then donates it to local charities like Durham Rescue Mission and Urban Ministries of Durham. Recently, Tad set up an agreement with U.S. Foods to help them provide donations to the Urban Ministries’ pantry over six months. “[Durham GardenWorks] has helped me realize the importance of community service and ... how we can help our community get better as a whole,” Tad says.

The planting season is just starting, and they’re planning to teach at the community garden at Urban Ministries over the summer. Next year, they’re hoping to rejuvenate a garden at Durham Academy’s lower school.

“We’re blessed to be able to grow these things and learn from them,” Sam says. “Our goal is to give back to the community what it’s given to us and become this huge service project where we can teach younger kids to learn through this unique and creative way of growing plants, too.” DM M a y

2 0 1 5

A sense of history, a rural setting and a convenient location

C

•

Croasdaile Farm in northern Durham offers the best of all three. Set on 1,500 acres of lush forest and grassy meadows, Croasdaile Farm was originally one of Durham’s most prosperous working farms.

Now, Croasdaile Farm is the perfect setting for the home you’ve always wanted. When you become part of our community, you may select a builder of your choice, or work with a member of our prestigious homebuilder team:

PHASE 7 | .6 TO 1.3 ACRE LOTS AND HOMES AVAILABLE • Legacy Custom Homes www.legacycustomhomes.com • Homes by Dickerson www.homesbydickerson.com • JordanBuilt Signature Homes www.jordanbuilthomes.com

• Convenient to the entire Triangle area • Just five minutes from Duke University and three minutes from I-85 • Croasdaile Farm provides residents easy access to Raleigh, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Park

• David Weekley Homes www.davidweekleyhomes.com

•

GARDEN VIEW REALTY, INC.

2451 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27705

tel (919) 383-5575 • fax (919) 383-5577 bobby@gardenviewrealty.com • www.gardenviewrealty.com

stuff we

like

Our editors’ most recent finds will have you hooked, too

It was Durham native Lowell Oakley’s friend who convinced him to take a chance and audition for NBC’s “The Voice” in Washington, D.C. What started as a summer day trip turned into the opportunity of a lifetime when the young R&B crooner got an unexpected callback.

Months later, viewers watched as Lowell chose coach and music producer Pharrell Williams on the show’s trademark blind audition and left his freshman year at Elon University for LA. When he wasn’t practicing, filming or singing on set, he u

PHOTO BY TYLER GOLDEN/NBC

12

➤

Finding His ‘Voice’

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

M a y

2 0 1 5

Dex’s Laboratory

➤

was still trying to shake the disbelief.

“It gets a little more real each round,” he says. “It’s about trying to soak it in and just being grateful.”(Lowell was eliminated from the competition April 8.)

He was especially grateful for the level of dedication and coaching that happened behind the scenes. Whether it was meditating with Pharrell to calm pre-performance nerves or picking the brains of older contestants, the process made him stronger and more confident – as illustrated by his victorious and energetic performance of “Hound Dog” in the battle round, his favorite moment of the contest. “I’m learning how to feel the energy on stage,” he says. “I want the audience to believe what I’m singing.”

Lowell credits his initial courage to sing on stage to Durham Academy middle school teacher Melody Zentner.

He sang “Hallelujah” during an eighth-grade chorus concert and more performance opportunities followed, including a top-10 finish in the Triangle Rising Stars competition and solo performances for Elon’s a cappella group, Rip Chord. Between rounds on “The Voice,” he returned to Melody’s classroom to thank her with a rendition of the same song.

Time at home in Durham was short and sweet – or rather, short and savory.

Lowell made sure to stop by Dame’s Chicken and Waffles and Bull City Burger & Brewery to squeeze in as much quiet time with friends and family as possible. However, it grew harder and harder for him to get around town unnoticed.

“People recognize me,” he says.

“You can’t just go out in your pajamas anymore!”

Eventually the business major hopes to resume being a normal college student.

You know, a college student who has a Facebook fan page and thousands of Twitter followers. But he’s enjoyed taking a chance on what he loves. “Music helped me find myself,” he says. “And I’m happier for it.” – Kelly Archer

Downtown’s new pop-up wine bar, Rx Wine Lab, is officially open for business in Golden Belt. Sharing a space with Carrboro Coffee Roasters, the intimate, 16-seat wine bar features a plethora of wines, offered by the glass or bottle, suitable to quench any palate. A glass of wine is $10, a tasting flight of three is $15 and bottles are $35, with additional selections available from a reserve list. Light snack pairings of charcuterie and cheese complement the carefully curated and ever-changing wine menu.

Master Sommelier Fred Dex, the mastermind behind the concept, and partners Kory Lynn and Tristan Pennell aim to create a unique experience for any wine enthusiast.

“The pop-up at Golden Belt allows us to bring our concept to the community while we finalize our plans for a permanent downtown Durham location,” Fred says. “We will use this time to fine-tune our concept and continue to find innovative ways to serve and educate our customers.”

Rx Wine Lab also offers the opportunity to learn from the Carolinas’ only master sommelier through informative wine classes during the week. Classes – now offered on Tuesdays – will often feature winemakers, importers and other experts. For more information and to register for classes, visit rxwinelab.com. – Kayla Anderson u

like d u r h a m m a g . c o m

13

s t u f f

w e

l i k e

=' 2015 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 8

7pm in the courtyard. Come out and support our great food & drink vendors and enjoy some great music!

=

DINE

Chamas = El Rodeo = Fishmonger’s Little Dipper, Fondue on Main = Mount Fuji Piazza Italia = Satisfaction Savory Fare Catering = Torero’s Triangle Brewing Company, Pint & Plate

SHOP

Bull City Art & Frame Co. = Hamilton-Hill International Designer Jewelry = INDIO = Jack For Him, Her & Home Jackie Moore Salon = James Kennedy Galleries Schoolkids Records = Vert & Vogue Wentworth & Leggett Rare Books and Prints

BRIGHTLEAF SQUARE

='

=' 9 0 5 W e s t M ain S t . D ur ham at th e c o rn e r of W e st M ain and G re gs o n S ts.

S to ps N o. 7 & 26 o n th e Bull City C o nn e cto r

W W W. H I S T O R I C B R I G H T L E A F. C O M

14

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Turn It Up

Add yet another festival to your plans this spring: Durham Central Park (DCP) hosts the first Blues and Brews Festival on May 30, pairing beer from more than 20 North Carolina breweries with the sounds of local blues artists, including headliners Armand & Bluesology with special guest Will McFarlane (pictured), a former Triangle resident who spent six years playing guitar with Bonnie Raitt.

Other musical guests slated are N.C. natives Josh Preslar and Harvey Dalton Arnold. “We are fortunate to be able to gather all these guys together at one time,” says Bill Whittington, owner of The Blue Note Grill. “The individual talent level alone is phenomenal and each [performer] brings their own legendary musical background to the show.”

Durham breweries Bull City Burger & Brewery, Triangle Brewing Co. and Ponysaurus Brewing Co. will all be represented alongside other Triangle favorites like Carolina Brewery, White Street Brewing Co. and Lonerider. And what’s an event at DCP without a few food trucks? Take your pick from Pie Pushers, OnlyBurger, American Meltdown, Chirba Chirba, The Parlour, Baton Rouge Cuisine, Halal Haven, Belgian Waffology and Chick-N-Que. Proceeds from the event will benefit several Durham nonprofits, including The Exchange Family Center of Durham, which provides case management, group counseling, education and supportive services to children and adolescents and their families.

Michael Darrow, president of The Exchange Club of Greater Durham, says that the event is a can’t-miss for one major reason: “It is uniquely ‘Durham.’ The location is Durham Central Park; the music is blues, a genre that Durham has contributed greatly to; local craft brewers on hand; and Durham’s best food trucks!”

Tickets are $40 ($20 if you’re the designated driver) and can be purchased at durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com.

– Kaylee Brown DM M a y

2 0 1 5

like

Here, the Sun Rises and Sets Over the Atlantic.

On Bald Head Island, days begin and end with sunshine on the ocean and the pace slows to the rhythm of the tide. You’ll arrive here by ferry, then travel the island by golf cart, bicycle or on foot. No more lush natural environment for exploring can be found on the East Coast, complemented by a host of creature comforts. Contact us today to receive a copy of Haven, a guide to experiencing our exceptional way of life, and start planning your retreat.

BALD HEAD ISL AND N ORTH

C ARO L INA

877-344-7448 | www.TravelToBHI.com

s e e n

&

h e a r d

2

1

LET’S DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRANT HALVERSON

American Dance Festival kicked off its 2015 season with a celebration at 21c. A commissioned season poster by Jon Nathanson was unveiled, and guests enjoyed special dance

3

1

Gerry Link, Jodee Nimerichter, Dr. Phail Wynn Jr., Lisa Yarborough and Mayor Bill Bell.

2 Jon Nathanson 3 Russell Savre, designed ADF’s 2015 poster.

Dr. Ann Saunders, Dr. Allen D. Roses and Charles Reinhart.

performances. The season – which includes 16 ADF debuts, 11 ADF commissions and 10 world premieres – takes place from June 11 to July 25. Single tickets go on sale May 11. DM

INVEST IN OUR WOMEN AND CHILDREN CD

• We offer Women and Children CDs that lend to women business and home owners, and for child care and other non-profit programs that serve children.

• Since our founding in 1984, we’ve lent $2.56 billion to women home buyers, entrepreneurs and community leaders.

• We offer federally-insured, competitively priced deposit accounts that support women and children in North Carolina.

For more information visit our Durham branch 123 W. Main St. | ph: 888-683-2008

www.self-help.org/invest

16

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

s e e n

2

1

&

h e a r d

3

BOWLED OVER

1

Folks gathered in one of the Durham Convention Center’s ballrooms to sample soups from Durham restaurants – including Bleu Olive Mediterranean Bistro, Saladelia Cafe, Six Plates Wine Bar, Watts Grocery, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Beyu Caffe, Bull City Burger & Brewery, Foster’s Market, Guglhupf, Mad Hatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop, Pizzeria Toro, Mattie B’s, Toast and Pompieri Pizza – during Urban Ministries of Durham’s annual

Empty Bowls fundraiser. The Judges’ Choice award went to Saltbox’s

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA MACLAREN

Saltbox Chef Ricky Moore explains the ingredients in his Chowda soup.

2 Toast’s John

Rendel and Kelli Cotter.

Volunteer 3 UMD Tiffany Breindel as-

sists Mattie Beason of Six Plates Wine Bar at his station.

“Soup Dreams” Chowda, while Toast’s Calabrian Onion Soup won the People’s Choice award. More than 1,000 people and 200 volunteers were at the event, which raised $86,000 for the nonprofit.

UMD serves over 241,000 meals and offers shelter to 6,000 people in need each year. Last year alone, the organization ended homelessness for 289 people. DM

Jo’s Boutique on Broad

Women’s Clothing & Accessories

721 Broad St., Durham, NC | 919.864.8719 Located next to ADF and Hummingbird Cafe Come See Our New Spring Accessories & Shoe Collection!

Josephine Finazzo, Proprietor

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

17

s e e n

&

h e a r d

CLASSROOMS WITHOUT BORDERS Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School students gathered at Duke Corporate Education’s offices at American Tobacco Campus for the school’s second annual video

conference with students and teachers from Red Bricks School in Ahmedabad, India, where Duke CE has offices.

The students swapped recipes and discussed pets, recess and family life. Y.E. Smith children from Victoria Robinson’s AIG group also shared a presentation about North Carolina, which highlighted the state’s coastal landmarks like Kitty Hawk and the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Red Bricks students offered “A Day in the Life of Red Bricks School Kids” to inform their American counterparts about life and traditions in India. The cultural exchange was part of Durham Rotary Club’s “Reading Ranger” program, developed to advance the organization’s ultimate goal of promoting literacy in Durham. DM

WHITEHALL ANTIQUES presents “Great Estates”

opening in early May They’ve spent a lifetime collecting fine antiques from the best dealers in America and abroad.

Now you can purchase these top quality pieces exclusively from Whitehall Antiques.

Visit our shop to see these great consignments.

WHITEHALL ANTIQUES

A Tuscan villa filled with over 7,500 sq. ft. of fine antiques — a treasure trove of unique items for your home or collection.

Monday-Saturday 11am - 6pm

1213 E. Franklin St. | Chapel Hill 919.942.3179 | whchnc@aol.com

www.WhitehallAntiques.com

18

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

s e e n

2

1

&

h e a r d

3

ARTS AND KIDS

1

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAYLA ANDERSON

Northgate Mall celebrated its fourth annual Children’s Festival benefiting the Durham Arts Council with crafts, face painting and live entertainment by various groups, including the Faith Baptist Church Children’s Choir, Nina’s School of Dance, Magic of African Rhythm, Little River Cloggers, Bouncing Bulldogs and Sweet Zephyrs. Girl Scout Troop 1806, Mad Science and Young Rembrandts, in addition to many families, gathered to celebrate the importance of education and art. DM

Brandon Hawkins, 4, and sister Sydney, 6, showing off their fun facial art.

3 Brothers Josiah

Thomas, 3, and Malachi, 5, with their new balloon swords.

2 Leslie Stern,

Rosa Ashtown and her kids, Samantha, 4, and Dylan, 3, get creative with hair flair.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke University offers a self-designed master’s degree for part and full-time study.

Tuition assistance available.

Learn more at www.liberalstudies.duke.edu or 919.684.3222.

“As Director of the North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I advise entrepreneurs and professionals on the best way to navigate the complex business world. My advice is simple: apply to Duke’s Graduate Liberal Studies program.

A liberal studies degree forms individuals into interesting and interested people who can determine their own paths into the future.”

Leonor Clavijo (MALS ’13) Executive Director North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

19

s e e n

&

h e a r d

2

1

3

BREAKING NEW GROUND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MACKENZIE BROUGH

Terra Nova Global Properties celebrated the opening of its Durham office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, followed by a cocktail hour. Guests enjoyed local bites from Toast and Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop and a signature Terra Nova cocktail for the occasion, all inside the company’s new location on North Gregson Street. Terra Nova is a full-service real estate firm helping people buy and sell property throughout the Triangle and around the world. Their original headquarters are located in Carrboro. DM

20

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

1

Terra Nova Owners Kara Pittman, Mariana Fiorentino and Tom Wiltberger.

3 Kevin Davis of

Terra Nova and Brett Bushnell of Tri Local Realty.

enjoy 2 Guests crostini from

Toast, plus cookies and caramels from Terra Nova’s new neighbors, Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop, in the realty company’s new space.

M a y

2 0 1 5

NOW LEASING STUDIO, 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS HOME AMENITIES CLEAN STEEL APPLIANCE PACKAGE GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN & BATHS HARDWOOD CABINETS WITH STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE HARDWOOD STYLE FLOORING CABLE & HIGH SPEED INTERNET PACKAGE STORAGE AVAILABLE WASHER/DRYER IN UNIT

COMMUNITY AMENITIES 24-HOUR HIGH ENDURANCE FITNESS CENTER

GAMING LOUNGE WITH BILLIARDS

PERSONAL TRAINING YOGA STUDIO

DUAL PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOMS

RESORT STYLE SALTWATER POOL WITH DUAL AQUA LOUNGE SHELVES

CONTROLLED GATE ACCESS

COURTYARDS FEATURING OUTDOOR GAMES

BIKE STORAGE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE

ELEVATOR(S) OUTDOOR GRILLING KITCHEN MODERN COFFEE LOUNGE WITH WITH GRILLS DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN GRAND TWO LEVEL GUEST SUITE AVAILABLE CLUBHOUSE 100% SMOKE FREE PRIVATE SCREENING THEATER WITH XBOX

300 SWIFT AVENUE, DURHAM, NC 27705

PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE AT 300SWIFTAPTS.COM | 866.430.4687 | 300SWIFT@GREYSTAR.COM PROUDLY MANAGED BY

T H E

22

S O U N DTRACK

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

PopUp Chorus

OF

MY

LI F E

M a y

2 0 1 5

The First Album I Ever Bought SEAMUS I think my first purchase was the Run DMC vinyl single for “Walk This Way”/”King Of Rock.” “Sucka MCs should call me sire …”

LAUREN Electric Warrior – T. Rex. I was a little kid growing up in London – what can I say!

My Greatest Musical Influence LAUREN Velvet Underground.

SEAMUS The Beatles started it all for me …

If We Featured a Song by a Durham Artist, It Would Be SEAMUS My favorite song by a local artist is Ryan Gustafson/The Dead Tongues’ song “Soul Train.” I love all his stuff, but I always thought this song was a standout.

LAUREN Megafaun’s “Real Slow.”

My Guilty Pleasure Song SEAMUS Any song by Taylor Swift. My students listen to her music, so I hear it a lot and pretend I’m not enjoying it, but deep down it’s hitting me right where it counts.

LAUREN “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” recorded by B.J. Thomas, written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach.

auren Hodge, local arts entrepreneur

and owner of the Community Chorus Project who worked as a band manager and record executive in a previous life, and Seamus Kenney, middle school chorus teacher and conductor, collectively created the PopUp Chorus in January 2014 in an effort to give rookie singers a chance to participate in a music group of their own design with “no audition, no weekly commitment.” The group meets Monday evenings at Motorco Music Hall, and all are welcome to enjoy the show and drinks that follow. It’s $7 to participate. “We never really know what’s going to happen from week-to-week, how the songs will sound or who will be there,” Lauren says. “It’s an adventure into the musical unknown.”

Doors open at 6, and practice begins at 6:30. Once the team feels prepared to perform (usually around 9), they will take the stage to film two songs for YouTube. Many of the artists whose songs the chorus has covered - including David Bowie, Zooey Deschanel and Duran Duran - have congratulated the group on its performances.

M a y

2 0 1 5

The Album I Have on Repeat Right Now SEAMUS Phoenix, Bankrupt! (“I’m just trying to be cool …”)

LAUREN Automechanic by Jenny O.

PHOTO BY KRISTIN PRELIPP, KPO PHOTO

L

The Best Song the Chorus Ever Sang LAUREN “She’s an Angel” by They Might be Giants.

SEAMUS So hard to pick, but early on we did Lana Del Rey’s “Ride,” and when I listened back, it sounded even more beautiful than it did in the room. Pure magic!

If I Could Put Together a Chorus of Any Singers in the World, It Would Consist Of …

SEAMUS I would put together a chorus of all “secret singers.” I have a theory that everybody is the world is either a self-proclaimed singer or a “secret singer” that only sings in the car and/or the shower when no one is listening. Those are the people I want in my chorus.

I’ll take the singers, too, but they are just the tip of the iceberg.

LAUREN Mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters across the United States, singing to end gun possession in the U.S. Enough is enough. DM

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

23

getting

out

Grab a leash and your four-legged friend for a one-and-a-half-mile walk around Duke University’s East Campus to support the Animal Protection Society (APS) of Durham. The nonprofit – which provides care for nearly 6,000 animals every year who are homeless, neglected, abandoned or abused – hopes to raise $75,000 this year to help supply basic necessities such as food, water and medicine for their animals, as well as continue to advocate on their behalf.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PIPPIN PHOTO BY TERRY SHAPIRO; LISA LOEB PHOTO BY JUSTINE UNGARO

24

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter emerged on the music scene in 1994 with the platinum-selling No. 1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You).” Since then, she has produced nine albums, including her latest, No Fairy Tale. Catch her in this intimate show at The Carolina Theatre.

Read Local Book Festival May 15-17

➤

The free concert series is back at the American Tobacco Campus with a new, all-star lineup over eight shows this summer. John Howie Jr. and The Rosewood Bluff along with Tonk kick it off with a bit of country and honky-tonk May 14, followed by the Celtic rock of Scythian May 28. The full schedule can be found at americantobaccocampus.com. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the surrounding restaurants and food carts – just be sure to get a good seat on the lawn in front of the Lucky Strike tower before the music starts at 6!

Walk for the Animals May 16

Lisa Loeb May 12

➤

➤

Back Porch Music on the Lawn May 14 – Sept. 10

5 YOU CAN’T MISS

➤

Broadway’s four-time Tony award-winning musical production takes over the Durham Performing Arts Center’s stage for eight shows over six days. Packed with creative choreography and uplifting songs from the composer of Wicked, this new production – directed by Diane Paulus and featuring the acrobatics of Les 7 Doigts de la Main – is billed as a visually stunning, fresh revival of the classic show.

EVENTS

➤

Pippin May 12-17

We already celebrate eating local and shopping local – this inaugural festival focuses on celebrating the literary arts of the Triangle.

Area authors, publishers, booksellers, libraries, bloggers, designers, critics, etc. will join in writing workshops at Durham County Library, author dinners at various downtown restaurants, an exhibition fair in Durham Central Park and more. All proceeds raised support the Durham Library Foundation.

M a y

2 0 1 5

c a l e n d a r

o f

e v e n t s

Art & Exhibitions

Colour Correction: British and American Screenprints, 1967-75 Through August With more than 100 works by 40 artists, this exhibit illustrates what many art historians consider to be the “golden age” of screenprinting. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr.; $3-$5; 919-684-5135; nasher.duke.edu

Comedy

Jim Breuer Fri. May 8, 8pm With more than 20 years of stand-up experience, this comedian remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 22+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org The Kids in the Hall Fri. May 8, 8pm Featuring original cast members - Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson - this sketch comedy troupe is back, bringing their seminal, take-no-prisoners comedy with them. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $50+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

Lisa Lampanelli Sat. May 9, 7pm and 10pm The lovable ‘Queen of Mean’ presents an unforgettable night of comedic insults.

The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 37+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Butch Walker Sun. May 10, 8pm Highly acclaimed recording artist, songwriter and record producer performs songs off his newly released album, Afraid of Ghosts, with special guest Jonathan Tyler. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 24+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Music

Durham Community Concert Band Sun. May 3, 6pm Featuring A North Carolina Celebration Youth Concerto Competition winners and music from North Carolina Composers including the world premiere of “Bull City Suite” by Paul Leary.

The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; Free; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Mon. May 11, 8pm This hard-edged funk band presents a night of hip-hop beats, rock dynamics and improvisation in a jazz tradition. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 30+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Sufjan Stevens Thu. May 7, 7:30pm The versatile singer/songwriter performs songs from his newly released album, Carrie & Lowell​ . Special guest Moses Sumney also performs.

DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $40+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

Shelby Lynne Mon. May 18, 8pm The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter performs on the heels of the release of her 13th full-length album, I Can’t Imagine. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $28+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

The Isley Brothers Sun. May 10, 7pm The Grammy award-winning R&B legends perform alongside special guest Mary Jane Girls featuring Val Young. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $55+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

Triangle Rising Stars Tue. May 19, 7:30pm Area high school musical theater students perform together in a competition that provides scholarship opportunities. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; 10+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

READERS’ FAVORITE

PLATINUM WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

www.ninthstreetflowers.com 919.286.5640

Unforgettable…

That’s what flowers are at Ninth Street Flowers.

If you or someone you care for appreciates and enjoys all facets of a blossom’s beauty, give us a call.

We’ll do everything we can to make your flower buying experience unforgettable.

Signature Freshness | Inspired Design | Unsurpassed Service | Generous Value Follow us on

26

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

&

M a y

2 0 1 5

c a l e n d a r

Music and the Bizarre Sun. May 24, 3pm The Chamber Orhestra of the Triangle presents a program of compositions by Amilcare Ponchielli and Edvard Grieg. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $25; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org The Tallest Man On Earth Fri. May 29, 8pm Kristian Mattson debuts classic melodies and comforting lyrics off his new spring album, Dark Bird Is Home. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $28+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com Brit Floyd Sat. May 30, 8pm Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd-from their creation in 1965 right through to the release of their brand new album, The Endless River--this amazing new show includes performances from all Pink Floyd’s biggest selling albums. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $35+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

Outings

James Galea Wed. May 6, 8pm This award-winning magician, writer, songwriter, director and producer breathes

o f

e v e n t s

new life into the art form of magic. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $27+; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Stagville when they learned of the end of the war. Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy.; Free; 919-620-0120; stagville.org

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival Sat. May 16, noon-8pm This family-oriented festival has been a tradition in Durham for more than 45 years and celebrates African and African-American history, culture, arts and traditions. Expect music from national recording artists MC Lyte and DJ Kool, as well as local talent, ethnic food, arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s area and community resources. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; Free; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org

Theater and Dance

“Urithi” – Legacy Fri. May 22, 7:30pm Collage Dance Company presents its 30th anniversary concert, which introduces two new pieces – one from South Africa, “The Can Dance,” choreographed by Kamu Mimy, and a dance of strength choreographed by guest artist Baba Dunjo from Richmond, Va. The company will also share a signature, lively piece entitled “Enchanted Forest.” The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $15-$22; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org

Bull Fest Sat. May 23, 10am-4pm Get back to the Bull City’s roots and celebrate Durham’s history, local artists, food and businesses. This year’s festival will feature live, local music, courtesy of the North Carolina Songwriters Co-Op. Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; Free; 919-477-5498; dukehomestead.org

Newsies June 2–7, times vary Disney’s new musical – and winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography – tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $30+; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com

Freedom 150 Sat. May 30, 10am-4pm Commemorate the end of the Civil War Sesquicentennial as interpreters explain the actions of the formerly enslaved population of

First Annual

PRESENTS

CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE • Best Local Bands • Best NC Craft Beers • Best Local Food Trucks • Durham Central Park • 4-9 pm 5/30/15 www.DurhamBluesAndBrewsFestival.com Presented by the Exchange Club of Greater Durham

Tickets on sale NOW! M a y

2 0 1 5

SUNDAY EVENING OUTDOOR M USIC SE R I ES

May-October at The Plant in Pittsboro 5-9 pm May 3, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 13 and October 18 FIRST CONCERT:

MAY 3

TICKETS:

20 $ 25 $

Featuring Mike+Ruthy Band and Matt Phillips

EACH SHOW BENEFITS A

IN ADVANCE AT THE DOOR

LOCAL CHARITY

2015 charities: Pickards Mountain Eco-Institute, Abundance NC, SEEDS, Haw River Assembly, Musical Empowerment, FVRC Pittsboro

Cash Bar Featuring Fair Game Beverage | Wine and Spirits | Kids Activity Tent Food from NC Fresh Catch | Amazing Music from Local and Nationally Touring Bands See schedule and learn more!

www.lupineproductionsnc.com d u r h a m m a g . c o m

27

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

makeover Our Mother’s Day

We partnered with Dress for Success of the Triangle and three caring Durham businesses to find a deserving woman and give her the gift of confidence this Mother’s Day PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTIN PRELIPP, KPO PHOTO

ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS OF THE TRIANGLE

This nonprofit succeeds because of women in our region who are passionate about helping to lead other women out of poverty.

Since its founding in 2008 by Fortune 100 executive Pat Nathan, the Triangle branch has become one of the most successful in the worldwide Dress for Success network of more than 130 affiliates – in all, 6,500 women have been served, and, as a result, the lives of more than 12,000 children in our communities have been positively impacted.

MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS

28

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Samera Collins

Samera, 53, was so excited to get our call about winning a makeover that she screamed excitedly right in the middle of a Durham street.

Because she works two part-time jobs – one with Duke Food Services and the other with the Democratic Party – and also cares for her elderly stepfather, Samera often has trouble finding time to pamper herself. She’s a mom to two grown daughters. Revealing her new look was the best Mother’s Day gift – from her to them.

When asked about preferences for her transformation, Samera said, “You can do anything you want. I just need a self-esteem boost!”

Forty One

R SALON & DRY BA

140 Salon and Dry Bar

Desiree T. Palmer, D.M.D., P.A.

Talbots M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WARDROBE First, the stylists at Talbots in The Streets at Southpoint helped Samera choose an office-ready look with a pop of color. The seasonless wool pencil skirt in black is a versatile piece that transitions beautifully from day to evening, and the papaya Nantucket blouse makes Samera look radiant. Her look is finished with a knit jacquard jacket, delicate pearl earrings and a necklace, patent leather pumps and a patent leather belt.

HAIR AND MAKEUP Skyler McLaughlin of 140 Salon and Dry Bar styled Samera’s hair, beginning with a shampoo using Surface Purify and following with Surface Bassu conditioning treatment to impart moisture. “I cut Samera’s hair into a bob style, which will create a nice look when worn either sleek or natural,” says Skyler, who finished Samera’s visit with a smoothing blow-dry.

Jill Batten of 140 Salon assisted

with makeup, starting with GloMinerals Luxe foundation, a diamond powder technology makeup, to create a flawless face. “I then chose a light pink blush to define Samera’s cheekbones and light pink eyeshadow to highlight the natural honey in her eyes,” Jill says. Finally, she selected a lip color that would complement Samera’s bright and beautiful outfit. u M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

29

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

D E N TA L C A R E Samera knew that one thing she needed above all else was a visit to a caring and patient dentist who could give her smile the attention it needed. “I haven’t had my teeth cleaned in, like, 20 years,” she told us. “I’ve tried to keep my teeth white with baking soda and peroxide.” Dr. Desiree Palmer was thrilled to assist.

Though her teeth were in good shape, Samera’s smile received the TLC it still needed. Dr. Palmer first made sure that Samera had a complete dental exam with X-rays. Then she cleaned Samera’s teeth and provided her with whitening trays to enhance her pearly whites. “Everything went well!” reports Dr. Palmer. “Thank you for the opportunity to assist this lovely lady with her Dress for Success makeover.”

T H E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N Samera shed tears of delight upon seeing her “after” photos. The experience inspired her to treat herself; she purchased a curling iron so that she could recreate her hairstyle at home. DM

CREDITS Hair by Skyler McLaughlin Makeup by Jill Batten 140 Salon and Dry Bar 737 Ninth St., Ste. 250 919-246-4600; 140salon.com Dental Care by Desiree T. Palmer, D.M.D., P.A. 105 Newsome St., Ste. 204 919-471-9106; anewreasontosmile.com Wardrobe/Accessories by Talbots in The Streets at Southpoint Talbots Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill 919-484-1616; talbots.com

30

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

AD

SPONSORED CONTENT

P TA P E T

24-HOUR SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY PET CARE

Take home one of these wonderful pets from The Animal Protection Society of Durham today!

This gentle, sweet cat loves soft belly rubs and is in need of a low-stress home.

LEO

A strapping charcoal tomcat, Leo is super affectionate and always looking for a comfy lap to curl up in.

Compassion, dedication and experience are our guiding principles.

FULL SERVICE PET CARE:

Wellness | Diagnostics | Dental Care Boarding | Behavioral Counseling | Surgery Bathing and Professional Grooming Come experience exceptional care for your family.

COLONY PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL

3102 Sandy Creek Drive Durham, NC 27705 ph: 919.489.9156 fax: 919.489.5838 cpah@nc.rr.com

3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: 7015 NC Hwy 751 | Durham 919.600.6600 4640 Paragon Park Rd. | Raleigh 919.861.0109 6405 Tryon Rd., Ste. 100 | Cary 919.233.4911

www.cpah.net

www.VSHcarolinas.com

ADOPTAPET A D P TA P E T Traditional & Alternative Veterinary Care 10% Discount for UNC and Duke Employees: Current ID Required READERS’ FAVORITE

SILVER WINNER

IBEST

PMS 5773

Gold Sponsors:

IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

OF DURHAM 2014

Southpoint Animal Hospital combines traditional and alternative medicine, healing our pets who deliver such joy and companionship into our lives.

5601 Fayetteville Road | Durham, NC 27713 919.226.0043 | www.southpointpets.com Located at the corner of Fayetteville Road and Woodcroft Parkway

Silver Sponsors:

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. The shelter, located at 2117 E. Club Blvd., is open Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., 10:30am5pm; Wed. 10:30am-6pm; and Sat. 10am-2pm. For more information, call 919-560-0640 or visit apsofdurham.org.

Bronze Sponsors:

PHOTOS BY ALYSON BOYER RODE, ALYCAT PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICES

GABBY

C U S TO M W I N D O W T R E AT M E N T S & I N T E R I O R S

y

READERS’ FAVORITE

Boarding • Grooming Doggie Day Camp

PLATINUM WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

Loving Care for Your Pet 7 Days a Week

Voted Best Veterinarian At Park Vet Hospital, we provide pet health care options from preventive veterinary care for puppies and kittens through to senior pet care and care for end-of-life.

With more than 90 years of experience in veterinary medicine combined with state-ofthe-art technolog y, our vets are able to meet the surgical and diagnostic needs of pets in the greater Durham area.

SunnyAcresPetResort.com • 919 383-4238 5908 US Hwy 70 (Hillsborough Road), Durham

735 West NC Hwy 54 | Durham, NC 27713 919.544.3758 | www.parkveterinaryhospital.com

READERS’ FAVORITE

SILVER WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

GREAT DEALS in Solid Wood Furniture

Eastern Accents Shades, Shutters & Blinds • Draperies & Valances Wallcoverings & Floorcoverings • Custom Bedding & Pillows Furniture & Accessories • Kitchen & Bath Design

Rockwood Furniture specializes in quality unfinished furniture. We offer an extensive variety of styles and species of wood to furnish every room in your home. We have a great selection of in-stock items, plus we are happy to special order items. We also offer professional services in custom shelving and furniture staining.

Your complete decorating source!

5850 Fayetteville Rd., Suite 104 | Durham, NC 27713 | 919.806.3638 sewfine2.com

Rockwood Unfinished Furniture 2501 University Drive, Durham • Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4

919.401.5004 • rockwoodunfinishedfurniture.com

REMARKABLE WOMEN

THE

3rndnual A

WOMEN’S

ISSUE

The more we write about the incredible women bolstering Durham’s businesses, arts organizations, nonprofits, schools and homes, the more we uncover amazing stories of innovation, trailblazing and courage PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTIN PRELIPP, KPO PHOTO

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

35

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

DR. BRENDA

ARMSTRONG, 66

Dean of Admissions, Duke School of Medicine

A

u Brenda lives in Durham’s River’s Edge community, where she raised her three adopted sons.

She has two golden retrievers and one Boykin Spaniel. An avid reader, she also plays the piano and organ.

uu

s a student in a segregated Rocky Mount high school, Brenda knew she wanted to be a scientist of some sort. But she didn’t know how far her determination and the support of her family and friends would take her.

But now, she points to events and people in her life that positioned her to use her gifts to help others.

“My life and whatever roles I’ve been fortunate enough to find have been about giving back,” she says. “I have wonderful gifts that no dollar amount could bring.”

Brenda has been in her role at Duke for nearly 20 years. (She’s also an associate dean for medical education, a professor of pediatrics, and a pediatric cardiologist for children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease – a woman who wears many hats!) She’s changed the school’s demographic makeup to better reflect the Durham community, more than doubling the number of black applicants in her first few years and continuing to enhance diversity.

It’s an accomplishment close to her heart. At St. Louis University School of Medicine, she was the only black woman student for three out of her four years of training. She recruited the second black woman who joined her for her final year.

Her road to steering medical school admissions was a winding one, though. It was a teaching job right out of Duke undergraduate that revealed her future career.

For four years, she taught science and math to the same students as they progressed through school. With her, the students rose from “C” and “D” achievers to the honor roll. That experience prompted her to pursue medical school so she could heal and teach others about their well-being.

She even had the opportunity to hone her teaching skills in medical school – this time with a support network. The custodial staff frequently asked her about her work as she studied late at night.

“When I studied by myself, the folks cleaning up would ask me what I was doing,” she recalls. “It was great to have someone who looked like me care about my work. They were my study aides, and they knew it.”

Because the community bolstered her, she works to give back. For more than 30 years, she’s served as the physician for the Durham Striders, a local youth track association.

“Being of the community and in the community makes me a better person,” she says. “The community has kept me grounded, has given me values and has allowed me to use whatever gifts I have to make my community better.” – Whitney L.J. Howell

Brenda’s Advice to Future Med Students “There are things I always tell my students. Mentors come in all shapes, sizes, colors and genders. I talk to them about heroes and sheroes. They might know the ‘big names,’ but do they know the people on the ground, in the trenches with them? Those who are there to guide them – to push them to take on something more difficult?”

Photographed at Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke 36

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

37

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

HEIDI

CARTER, 54

Chairwoman, Durham Public Schools Board of Education

What’s your day-to-day like?

I run most mornings because it needs to happen early or it won’t happen. People will ask me if I ran today, and I’ll say, “Well the sun rose, so …” I feel like eating, sleeping and exercise are essential. I run five miles in a typical run, and it helps me stay sane. Being the chair of the board is my full-time job. It involves meeting a lot of different people. I will spend a lot of time answering emails and responding to constituents; that’s a really important part of a school board member’s job. And I attend many different meetings and do a lot of reading on best practices: What problems are we trying to solve?

How have other school districts solved those problems?

That kind of thing. And before I know it, the day will be over!

Heidi with Southwest Elementary kindergarteners Alex Foster, Patrick Clemons, Ny’asia Cates, Juliana Samson and Caden Cushing. Heidi has a special fondness for Southwest because her own children attended the school.

What have been some of your “worth it” moments?

38

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

u

First, hiring a great leader for our school system, Superintendent Bert L’Homme. Another thing I’m really excited about is the Durham Public Schools’ Hub Farm. It’s called the Hub Farm because of all the different partners in the community that have a connection to it. It’s a 30-acre piece of land in north Durham, and it’s a wonderfully innovative way to teach students all about food, where it comes from, sustainable food systems, nutrition education, what

Raised in Winston-Salem, Heidi came to Durham in 1979 to attend Duke, where she met her husband, Scott, now an electrical engineer. They bought a house in Woodcroft and raised their four “adventurous” children: Jamie, Dusty, Haley and Dylan, all now grown. In 2008, she earned her master’s degree in public health from UNC, and recently celebrated her birthday by running a marathon.

M a y

2 0 1 5

Thanks for joining us!

with gratitude to our sponsors

Proud Supporter of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

food does in your body, but so much more than that. It’s really a site for interdisciplinary learning, anything from food production to water studies to environmental studies.

I think Durham Public Schools is a leader in innovation. We have learning opportunities for our children that are greatly enriched beyond the basics of teaching reading and math, which the testing regime of No Child Left Behind has created. So the “worth it” moments for me are when I visit our schools and I see these wonderful and amazing opportunities for children that are happening. Anytime I visit a school, I witness these things. For example, E. K. Powe won a grant for a “day of code,” so for one day, everyone got to learn to code. There’s been an evolution of E. K. Powe in a really positive way, creating conditions for a community school where the best teachers want to work there, families want to send their children there, and it’s a true reflection of Durham and its diversity. It’s important that all of our children go to school together.

Public schools are the place where we all come together, sit by one another on the school bus and in the cafeteria and in the bleachers at the gym and learn about one another. And that will help us get along better in the world. We need that now in society when we’re so plagued by very serious issues that tend to be because of our differences. We are 60 years past Brown v. Board of Education but have not even come close to realizing that dream. Durham is a very liberal and progressive community, and we need our school system to be integrated. We need people to send their children to our schools so that our schools will be a reflection of the demographics of Durham.

Who is a woman you really admire? Why? Daisy Lou Mixon. She is my beloved grandmother, my mother’s

mother. She was a really strong woman, very intelligent and 40

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

independent. I didn’t really realize it when I was a child, but looking back I realize how ahead of her time she was. She was accepted to medical school back in the 1930s. She ended up not going – she got married – but she did end up being a professor of religion and philosophy at Chowan College in eastern North Carolina. She really believed in young people and had faith in youth and the future. I remember attending the Southern Baptist Convention – I must have been about 10 – and she was the keynote speaker. And she had on gogo boots! She was just really progressive, had strong values yet was really accepting of others, and I admire that. Plus I just really loved her a lot.

Share your best piece of advice for young women.

Be kind, first of all. Take advantage of life-expanding opportunities that allow you to do different things and be around people who are different from you. Seek out meaningful work. Have fun with people you love. And exercise every day.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m interested in becoming a county commissioner. Strong public schools are a vital component of a thriving community, and I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to serve Durham through my work on the board of education. I am not planning to run for the school board again when my term expires, but I have been inspired by the board’s work and hope to expand my focus to include a broader range of the critical services in Durham. The county government deals with many of the important areas I am deeply interested in, including public health, mental health, social services and public education.

– Virginia Robinson M a y

2 0 1 5

SPONSORED CONTENT

Tracy Rehberg Owner Wild Bird Center of Chapel Hill The Shops at Eastgate, 1800 E. Franklin St. # 10 919.933.2030

W

hen I purchased the Wild Bird Center of Chapel Hill two years ago I was excited for a new adventure beyond the bounds of my 20-year corporate marketing career. I was anxious, too. After 17 years, the Wild Bird Center was a fixture in Eastgate Shopping Center and the retiring store owner was treasured. I knew that I had big shoes to fill and, for me, it was uncharted territory. I also knew there would be greater fulfillment on the other side – and I was right. It’s not easy departing from the path that’s familiar to the path wrought with challenges. But if you know in your heart it will be more rewarding, then go for it. As women, we tend to take fewer risks. That’s a shame. With so many talents to share, we’re leaving opportunity on the table.

Tracy Rehberg, 42, pictured here in front of the seed supply at the Wild Bird Center

SPONSORED CONTENT

Paula Fullerton Owner, Sew Fine II 5850 Fayetteville Rd, Ste 104 Durham, NC 27713 919.806.3638

I

n the 26 years that Sew Fine II has been serving the decorating needs of the Triangle, Chapel Hill has been a very friendly environment for women owned and operated businesses. Both Katherine and Paula have had strong ties to the Chapel Hill community, with the schools, children’s sports and church communities. Their interactions in both their business and personal lives in Chapel Hill have been very fulfilling and satisfying.

Paula, 61, pictured on the right, has lived all over the USA and in Europe as the child of a career Air Force father. She attended Wilkes University.

Katherine, 28, pictured on the left, attended St. Thomas More School, Cardinal Gibbons High School and Seton Hall University.

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

41

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

DR. CHARMAINE

MCKISSICK -MELTON, 59

Associate Professor of Mass Communication, North Carolina Central University u Charmaine is married to Tyrone Melton, a Triangle regional service director for the N.C. Association of Educators. She is the mother of two adult sons, Daniel and Maceo Kemp. The career educator is looking forward to dedicating her summer break to several writing projects, including a biography of her influential father. She also is working on a project about her eldest sister, Joycelyn (for whom she became the legal guardian after Joyceyln experienced a debilitating brain aneurysm) and one about her paternal grandparents. Her grandfather was a Black Highlander, America’s first black artillery unit, and served on the front lines during World War I.

C

harmaine’s third-grade photo is a snapshot of Durham history. In 1963, she became one of the youngest African-American children to enroll in Durham’s public school system.

She took a seat at North Durham Elementary, with brother Floyd Jr. down the hall in sixth grade, where the now four-term state senator was frequently bullied. Four years earlier, their sister Joycelyn and a friend became the first black students to enroll at Durham High School, while sister Andreé attended Carr Junior High.

“There’s a big difference between what we did with a few people and real integration, which didn’t happen until the 1970s,” says Charmaine, one of groundbreaking civil rights attorney Floyd McKissick Sr.’s four children.

“We were surrounded by people who were not happy to see us. We were lucky to have parents who understood and were there for us.”

The children were following a path cut by their dad, who became the first African-American to successfully sue UNC’s Law School for admission. His case was argued by Thurgood Marshall, then a young attorney with the NAACP. However, it was their mother, Evelyn McKissick, who sued the school board for her children’s right to attend integrated public schools.

Charmaine and her siblings grew up in a large home on North Roxboro Street that came to be known as Freedom House. It was nearly equidistant 42

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

from Union Baptist Church and Royal Ice Cream. In June 1957, the parlor became the site of North Carolina’s first sit-in to protest segregated service. She remembers later joining picket lines there and at other businesses that would not serve or hire African-Americans.

“We always had a bunch of protest signs in the trunk of the car so we could join people,” she recalls. “We saw it as an obligation and a duty – an honor, really – to be part of making change in society. I didn’t want to have to go to the back door to get ice cream. You figure out pretty early that’s just not right.”

The message was reinforced at the McKissick home, a magnet for Civil Rights leaders of the day. Early and often, she became part of adult conversations unfamiliar to most of her peers. “I said to Dr. King when I was in fourth grade, ‘I am tired of turning the other cheek,’” Charmaine says.

“What he told me, basically, was that the struggle is not one person. It’s about all of us, collectively, to bring things forward.”

Outspoken and driven to prove herself, Charmaine excelled in school. She graduated from UNC in 1977 and received a master’s degree the following year from Northern Illinois University. More than 20 years would pass until the then-single mother earned her doctorate from the University of Kentucky, which offered her a research scholarship.

She’s been inspiring students in N.C. Central University’s mass M a y

2 0 1 5

communications program since 2007. The tenured associate professor especially encourages them to make effective use of social media.

“We talk about how it can be used to deal with social justice, to do the kinds of things that Dr. King and others did in their time,” says Charmaine, noting that students vented online about the noose found recently on Duke’s campus. “The Civil Rights movement was a significant platform for young people. If they want to be part of continuing change today, they need to find ways to be heard.”

While she drives past her childhood home nearly every day on her way to campus, Charmaine now lives in the family’s home place in Soul City.

Founded by her father in 1969, the community in rural Warren County was envisioned as a jobs-generating neighborhood where all races could live in harmony. The bankrupt project often is described as an unrealized utopia – or even a failure, given that its jobs training center has become part of the Warren County Correction Facility.

“It’s not the 50,000 people he envisioned, but so many things have improved,” says Charmaine, for whom a future in politics is possible. “My father became the first sitting judge in that district, and now there’s an African-American sheriff. I think he’d be glad to see the progress.”

Charmaine will proudly deliver the commencement address at her alma mater, Warrenton’s John Graham High School. To connect with her audience, she’s thinking of referencing a current pop hit. “In my father’s day, there were people who thought we’d never succeed, but we did,” she says. “It’s like the Bruno Mars song says: ‘Don’t believe me? Just watch.’ We still have a long way to go, there is no stopping now.”

– Jill Warren Lucas

FACT:

85% of core brain structure is developed by age four.

PRIMROSE WAY:

Infants – Private Pre-K & After School

Recommending the right activity at the right time is child’s play.

CALL FOR A TOUR. Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms 702 Juliette Drive | Durham, NC 27713 919.484.8884 | PrimroseHopeValleyFarms.com

Each Primrose School is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools and The Leader in Educational Child Care are trademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2014 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved. See primroseschools.com for ‘fact’ source and curriculum detail.

uu The Connector There are many people whose selfless service have helped the Pauli Murray Project gain traction at the Duke Human Rights Center, but Director Barbara Lau says few bring the passion and legacy of Charmaine.

“Charmaine’s participation connects us to the long history of Civil Rights and human rights activism in Durham,” Barbara says. “She grew up in the movement and brings that experience and that wisdom to our work.”

Pauli Murray, an attorney, author and activist who became the first black woman ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church, was a contemporary of Charmaine’s parents. While Floyd McKissick Sr.’s story as a prominent Civil Rights advocate is well known, Barbara says Charmaine is helping to highlight the strength and struggles of women like her own mother. “People forget,” Barbara says, “that it was Evelyn McKissick who filed suit against the school board so her children and others could attend integrated schools. … Charmaine’s not always the one out front, but that doesn’t mean the work she does is not essential - just as the work her mother did was essential to changing conditions in Durham.”

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

43

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

MOHANTY, 25

VP of Product, Shoeboxed

A

44

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Originally from Rockville, Md., Anjana arrived in the Triangle to study biomedical engineering at UNC. She just bought a house in the Southside neighborhood, where she lives with her 2-yearold Shiba Inu, Wasabi.

Side Projects “I love food in general, so in Durham that means a lot of trying new restaurants and a lot of cooking on my own. I experiment regularly with new cuisines and ingredients. … You can check out my recent concoctions at @anjanoms on Instagram. I’m also working with my boyfriend to get a restaurant review site off the ground – more on that soon!

During the summer, I enjoy volunteering for Habitat for Humanity (I have a small power tool obsession) and getting to build for a good cause.”

uu

njana didn’t have to worry about landing a job after college – she had one a year before she graduated.

“I’m a longtime math and science geek,” she explains. “I spent a decent amount of time [in high school and college] interning in research labs and the like, but I knew that I eventually wanted to work more at the intersection of engineering and business. Having no prior ‘business’ experience, I was in search of an internship at a fast-paced, startup tech company, where I felt that I could learn and absorb a lot over the course of a summer. Shoeboxed fit that description!”

The Durham startup – which assists businesses with the organization of their receipts, business cards, expense reports, etc. – hired Anjana as a marketing intern the summer before her senior year, and she was asked to stay on in the fall as a part-time employee working on conversion optimization and product marketing. Eventually, she was promoted to become the company’s first product manager and was made VP of product in September 2013. She says the progression of roles demanded a lot of learning, problem solving and “wearing whatever hat necessary to help move the company forward,” and it wasn’t always easy.

“When I first started as product manager, I was the youngest person and only female on the development team,” Anjana says. “While there were many other challenges growing into that role, this was one of the hardest – you can’t simply digest information to become a good manager, let alone overcome your team feeling that you were unqualified for the role (and often feeling that yourself as well).”

There have been a lot of ups and downs, but Anjana believes she’s positively brought her team closer together and increased productivity and efficiency. “This came full circle for me last year when I got the following message from one of my developers: ‘We all had our bad days, but I never hated going to work. You are a great PM, and your character brings a lot of happiness to the work environment.’ It meant the world to me and brought tears to my eyes. Knowing that I affect my team’s dayto-day in a positive way was the best reward I could ask for.” – Amanda MacLaren

u

ANJANA

Never Stop Learning “Find something you are passionate about and work hard to learn everything you can about it. All fields and industries are constantly evolving (not just tech), and there’s always something more to learn.

Never be content with how much you know.”

M a y

2 0 1 5

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY STERN PHOTOGRAPHY

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

BETTER TOGETHER Maggie Ellis Chotas (right) of Durham and Betsy Polk of Chapel Hill have a lot of respect for Ben & Jerry, but what about the Indigo Girls? It was with this thought in mind that they authored Power Through Partnership: How Women Lead Better Together, which was released in November and is available locally at The Regulator Bookshop.

When the two set out to co-found The Mulberry Partners, their coaching and consulting firm, in 2003, they had a hard time finding information about successful models for women business partners. They spent the next decade forging their own path while conducting 125 interviews with female duos, including the co-authors of The Nanny Diaries and the Indigo Girls. The knowledge they gleaned is woven with their own experience in the book.

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

45

Your Transformation Begins Here 1125 Highway 54 | Suite 502 | Durham, NC 27707 | 919.489.3333

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

GLADYS Mom to Ana, 3

A

Gladys was born and raised in Brooklyn and moved to North Carolina 16 years ago to be with her husband, a hardware engineer. After completing her bachelor’s and master’s in New York, she earned her associate degree at N.C. State in English as a second language. In 2005, they bought a home in Durham with the hopes of starting a family, and Gladys began teaching ESL at Bethesda Elementary.

uu

s Gladys cuddles Ana on their couch and helps her with a snack, it’s hard to imagine that this doting mother was ever wary of adoption. “I had negative views,” she admits. “But one day one of my colleagues sent out an email asking if anyone was interested in foster care. We understood that this would bring great changes to our home. Ana was only going to be with us for three months, but the three months turned into six months, then a year, and now it’s for the rest of her life. Our little family began in Durham.”

The family’s bonds formed in 2012 as Ana, at 6 months old, received life-saving medical care she could get only at Duke for DiGeorge Syndrome, a condition that in part affects the immune system. Now that Ana is 3 and doing well, Gladys and her husband, Chris, are rediscovering Durham, not just for themselves, but for their daughter. “Before Ana ... we’d be out kayaking at Falls Lake. And now, well, we can’t go kayaking,” she says with a chuckle, “but we are out more. We went to the Art Walk, the Mardi Gras parade. We try different kid-friendly restaurants. We’ve gone to Motorco!”

One of Gladys’ most beloved spots is Sarah P. Duke Gardens. “It reminds me of Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanical Gardens,” she explains. “Growing up, many weekends were spent there. Duke Gardens is a mini-escape that takes me back to special times in my life.”

In recreating those memories, Gladys can’t help but think of her own mother – and Ana’s namesake – who passed away 10 years ago. “She taught me to be strong, respectful and true to myself. She taught me everything, even how to change a doorknob. ... I was always by her side. People called me ‘Little Ana’ because we were always together.” And now, with her own little Ana right beside her, she is outspoken about the joys of fostering and the need for families to consider it. “There are many kids out there who need a loving home,” she says. “Please, open your hearts to these children.” – Virginia Robinson

u

LABUDA, 52

‘It Hasn’t Been Easy’ “Gladys is one of the strongest and most positive people I know.

It hasn’t been easy for her and her family. At times, they have basically lived at the hospital with Ana, but they love their little girl so much! Gladys never boasts about the things she does for Ana. For her, this is just part of being a mother.”

Jennifer Hendricks Gladys’ colleague at Bethesda Elementary

Photographed at Sarah P. Duke Gardens 48

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

Where Kitchen Design Is A Fine Art

The Kitchen Specialist

Fine Design and Cabinetry

3 4 0 7 U n i v e r s i t y D r i v e • D u r h a m , N C 2 7 7 0 7 • 9 1 9 - 4 9 0 - 4 9 2 2 • w w w. t h e k i t c h e n s p e c i a l i s t . c o m

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

49

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

YOUNG, 53

Founder, Book Harvest

50

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Born in Atlanta, Ginger lived in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., before moving to Orange County 21 years ago when her husband, Jonathan Wiener, took a job at Duke’s law school. Her daughter, Carrie, 16, is a sophomore at Cedar Ridge High School. Sons Cal, 18, and Alex, 20, attend Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard, respectively.

uu

“I

was one of those people who grew up with a book always in my hands. I had Harriet the Spy when I was brushing my teeth; I had Charlotte’s Web when we were being driven to school in the morning. I just couldn’t imagine not having a book by my side for whatever I was doing. When I had my own kids – no surprise – that value came to the fore almost immediately. They literally grew up with stacks of books around them and with the constant activity of my husband and me reading to them. When they were preteens, I was really focused on the fact that the books seemed to be such an important part of their language and vocabulary and their interest in the world around them.

I’m an information junkie, so I started reading the research, and what I found was just stunning. The takeaway was that kids who grow up in homes with books do a lot better in school than kids who don’t, controlling for every other factor. I knew we couldn’t influence a lot of other factors in kids’ lives, but we can influence how many books are going to the home. I spread the word to a couple of friends that I was going to try to find a place to take the books my kids were done with where low-income kids can pick them out and take them home. Within

u

GINGER

‘A Part of Her DNA’ “Ginger’s the hardest working person I know, because she’s so passionate, and she really wants to make a difference. She’s a visionary, and she’s also an implementer, and it’s hard to find that combination.”

Michele Lynn chairwoman of Book Harvest’s Board of Directors “Ginger’s committed to equality, but it’s very much a part of her DNA; she values people, all people. She just deeply believes that every child deserves the magic of books, the possibility and the potential that books provide, and she is committed to making sure that that happens for every single child. This organization enjoys a spirit and an energy that really emanates from Ginger – she is just kind and essentially good.”

Holly Ewell-Lewis Book Harvest Development Co-Chairwoman

M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

two weeks I had 6,000 books in my garage. Within two months I had 10,000, and it just kept going. I started visiting local places that worked with low-income kids, setting up bookshelves, and in about six months, I had a dozen distribution sites. I realized then that there was more to this than just a little idea I wanted to experiment with – it felt like it had staying power.

I want every child to have that solace of books, that tool for developing

empathy, that tool for dreaming about a world bigger than your own world.

What gets me out of bed in the morning is a very tangible image: knowing that there are over a quarter of a million books out in our community with that little Book Harvest sticker on them that are by the bedsides of kids and on the coffee tables of families. I know that every morning when I wake up, there are parents out there reading books to their babies and toddlers that they wouldn’t otherwise have.” – as told to Amanda MacLaren

The Breakdown

u

u

BOOKS ON BREAK Students at four Durham Elementary schools – Forest View, Glenn, Lakewood and Y.E. Smith – who are on free- or reduced-lunch plans are gifted a string backpack and allowed to pick out 10 books during a pop-up bookstore before school lets out for the summer.

Book Harvest also serves schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro and will send 2,000 kids home with 20,000 books this summer. “Low-income kids suffer a 40% to 50% learning loss over the summer,” Ginger says.

“We can help them cut that loss by half or more by providing them with books.”

u

COMMUNITY BOOK BANK PARTNER SITES 29 locations, including Urban Ministries of Durham, Welcome Baby, Walltown Neighborhood Clinic, Center for Child and Family Health and more, receive approximately 1,500 books each week.

u

Trust

BOOK BABIES Families with newborns who are Medicaid eligible are given 10 books every six months until the child begins kindergarten. The first cohort enrolled in 2013 with 50 families, followed by another 50 in 2014 and will have to be capped at 60 families this year. “The thing that has always struck me as really unfortunate is that we know that 80% of a child’s brain development takes place within the first three years,” Ginger says. “What we should be doing is pouring tons of resources into those years.”

More than 350,000 books have been donated to Book Harvest since its inception in 2011, and kids have been able to take home more than 262,000 of those books.

M a y

2 0 1 5

is just one thing we build well.

PREMIUM DECKING BY ROYAL

Award-winning remodeler

Learn more at www.cqchome.com (919) 971-5119 - 3321 Guess Road Durham, NC 27705

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

51

PHOTO BY MEGAN MENDENHALL

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

Sarah Deane, aka “Betty Rumble.”

WRESTLE

MANIA

Arm wrestling and unruly sideshow humor allow these arm wrestlers to raise funds and awareness for Durham’s causes

T

hey arrived at Respite Cafe bright and early, politely lining up to order cappuccinos and croissants.

They could have been soccer moms gathering to plan a school bake sale. But that’s not how this group rolls.

No, these ladies are proudly

LUEWWD co-founder Tonya VanDeinse explains that the

52

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

PHOTO BY MEGAN MENDENHALL

idea came from a Washington Post story about a similar group based in Charlottesville. Chatting over drinks, the 30-something friends came up with the teasing acronym and immediately started planning the first event.

“We all woke up the next LUEWWD: League of Upper Current organizers Kristin Lukasiewicz, Tonya VanDeinse, Jana Bradley, LisaCaitlin Hess and May Alexander. morning and called each other Extremity Wrestling Women to ask, ‘Are we really going to do of Durham. Seeking to leverage this?’” recalls Tonya, who wears a hot pink tank top emblazoned with Durham’s passion for supporting things that are purposefully out the crossed pistols of LUEWDD’s logo. “We all said yes.” of the box, LUEWWD blends female arm wrestling and raucous That first show was held in a back room at the James Joyce. sideshow humor to raise funds for nonprofits that serve at-risk women They figured maybe 25 friends would attend. But those friends told and girls. their friends. Adding in unsuspecting regulars, the place was packed.

In five years of biannual events, they’ve raised more than $68,000 Amused patrons gave more than $2,500 by backing eight contestants to support small organizations where the money can make a big in outrageous costumes, who were supported by a posse to “shake difference.

M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

down” donations. LUEWWD awarded the funds to the Durham Crisis Response Center.

LisaCaitlin Hess celebrated her 30th birthday at the fourth event by competing as “Little Big Red,” a “metal” version of the fairy tale heroine. “I already had a red wool cape, so I thought, why not?” says the petite LisaCaitlin. She’s one of three organizers who replaced founding members after they relocated. “I went to the ‘Queen of the Losers’ round pretty fast, but I wound up being ‘Madame Moneymaker,’ which actually is the most coveted title.”

LisaCaitlin and her team raised $660.

Her record was shattered at the next event, and totals just keep climbing. While LUEWWD conservatively promises at least $2,000 to designated causes, recent contests have raised as much as $11,000.

Much of the capital is collected in the final round – anyone who still has money in their pocket can wrestle.

friends chipped in $100, so I did it,” she adds. “I won, of course.”

Tonya’s mother asked her if she’s concerned that people don’t see the sincere mission behind LUEWWD’s theatrics, or misunderstand their crossed pistols logo – a play on muscled arms being called “guns,” a term often applied with envy to describe First Lady Michelle Obama’s

famously toned biceps.

“What we do is a very organized, very intentional production. It’s all about empowering women to succeed,” Tonya says.

“I believe it works because Durham is such a giving community. Frankly, without the D of Durham, there would be no LUEWWD.” – Jill Warren Lucas

Kristin “Shevy” Lukasiewicz

says organizers keep a watchful eye on participants. “If we see a stalemate or other situation, we call it and use the ‘Stalemate Wheel,’” says Shevy, who makes all of the wearable prizes for winners. “It has crazy and ridiculous things to do to break the tie, like hula-hooping and full-body rock paper scissors. It’s all about having fun and raising money.”

LUEWWD also accepts online donations through its website (luewwd. com), sometimes exceeding its pledge promise before an event even begins.

Khuwailah Beyah, a two-time wrestling champion, also has raised money through spontaneous challenges.

“People stop me in the street and say, ‘Hey, Cookie! Wrestle me!’” says Khuwailah, who performs as “Monster Cookie,” an angry, smack-talking version of the beloved “Sesame Street” character.

She recently accepted a challenge from a co-worker she bumped into at a bar following a Durham Bulls game.

“I told him I only wrestle for charity. His M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

53

uu The StudentTeacher Bond “She just really cares about her students.

She’s not afraid to put her foot down with you. She’s really good at picking out what makes a student’s voice unique.”

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

Stephanie Thurm student

WEIDINGER, 69

Operatic Soprano & Voice Teacher

“M

ostly in opera companies, you get treated either like something convenient or not so convenient. But they never act very happy to see you. Early on, I received some good advice: Always make sure to go straight to your dressing room to see that your costumes are there – because they change performers at will. I’d look on the [marquee] outside to see if my name was on there. You have to be tough. It takes a while to develop a thick skin. Marlene Delavan, my first teacher, taught us to be unafraid of singing when we were sick or upset. I love to watch basketball because they have the same concentration. They just shove everything else aside.

At my first lesson with Marlene [at Grand Canyon College], I was very nervous. I’d only seen her once before. She was very imposing. I said, ‘I have a little bit of a sore throat.’ She said, ‘Oh, shut up and sing!’ I was the soprano section leader. If someone in my section made a mistake in rehearsal, it was my fault, and I had to fix it. I became a drill sergeant. I

u

CHRISTINE

Christine’s international opera career began in the 1970s.

In April 1972, she placed first in The Metropolitan Opera Auditions. She and her husband, Ken Smith, now live in Durham. (“It’s edgy,” she says. “It sort of vibrates.”) She founded Triangle Opera Studios in 2009.

had three lead opera roles at that college. That’s a lot. They believed we could do it, and so we did. It was exhilarating and scary at the same time.

I got strong, physically and psychologically.

You have to be physically fit. I lifted weights. I did yoga and aerobics. I watched my diet.

I auditioned for The Met three times. Each time I got farther than the last. I never thought I’d win. I won first prize. I’d been taught to not think about what I’d do if I won.

The first year at The Met, I thought about suicide every night.

Directors, conductors beat me up. I figured it out. I dyed my hair darker, put on thicker makeup and learned roles quicker. I’d ask them to play my part. I’d record it. I’d learn it. Unlike in school, where they would spoon feed you every note. They told me I was too jolly. They said it’s bad that you break the tension. I can’t stand to have the tension rise so high that I can’t function.

Photographed at Hope Valley Baptist Church 54

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

I met my husband at The Met. He was the performance house manager. … But he was also my teacher. He listened to my performances, would translate what they wanted. He taught me to act.

I was a standup singer. He told me, ‘I fell asleep. You were boring. We don’t want perfection. We want moving.’ He said, ‘Didn’t you ever play pretend when you were a little girl? Just play pretend!’

I retired from performing after 35 years. I got tired. I never had a home [because of constant touring]. I really like teaching. My students range in age from 13 to 65. I sort of continue what Marlene began.

I teach with kindness and strictness. I don’t think you get much out of people if they’re afraid of you. One of the things that happens when you teach someone to do something well is they become better people.” – as told to Andrea Griffith Cash

A New Approach to Women’s Health

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

Dr. Clark

Introducing the Triangle’s only single-source medical provider for all primary and specialty health care needs for women. An all-female staff provides consultative health management to simplify and coordinate care as each individual’s needs evolve. Now accepting new patients. u Primary

CHAPEL HILL

SPREADING THE LOVE

Honorees from last year’s Women’s Issue shine the spotlight on a few of their peers “Kimberly Moore, director of marketing at North Carolina Mutual, epitomizes the true essence of service to others. She’s always creating opportunities for not only her children, but also children in our community, to enrich their lives. She is a true angel for our youth and families in the Durham community.”

Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree

director of athletics at North Carolina Central University “Dedicating her life to helping others, Jan Williams is an extraordinary woman! Jan was instrumental in creating Healthy Families Durham, a home-visiting program designed to reduce child abuse that serves over 150 families a year. A visionary leader who has inspired and challenged those around her to do better for families in the Durham community, Jan balances her work, those she loves, and her passions with grace and dignity.”

Dr. Metz

WOMEN’S ©

MEDICINE

care

u Gynecologic

services hormones u Eating disorders u Online patient portal u Bio-identical

Complete Health Care for Women At East 54 1240 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-240-7269 fax 919-240-7816 chapelhillwomensmedicine.com Networks: Aetna, BCBSNC, Cigna, Coventry, Duke Select & Wellpath

CHWM_ChapHillMagFINAL.indd 1

2/6/15 7:08 AM

ARE YOU FOLLOWING US? For Weekend Events, Delicious Dishes Biz News and more...

Michelle Old

co-founder and co-owner of Kidcycle and founder of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina “Lois Deloatch is not only an amazing wife, mother, entrepreneur and vocalist, but she embodies the qualities I so admire in my sister friends – intelligence, strength, spirituality, resilience, beauty, compassion, talent, grace and a marvelous sense of humor.”

Nnenna Freelon

Grammy-nominated jazz singer

M a y

2 0 1 5

now with 15,000+ followers! @durhammag d u r h a m m a g . c o m

55

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

BRITTANY

STRESING, 28

Owner, LimBionics u

The Florida native now lives in North Durham near Oxford with her boyfriend and dog, a Hungarian-breed Vizsla. She enjoys cooking, welding and sculpting. Most of her sculptures are made from reclaimed trash. She also enjoys playing golf and was responsible for creating the girls’ golf team at her high school.

A

56

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

uu

t 14, Brittany received news that both changed her life and planned her future. She was diagnosed with scoliosis and spina bifida, and she learned one leg was shorter than the other. As a result, she was fitted with orthotic braces. The experience solidified her belief that patient care should be personal and launched her down a path to improve the health care process for others.

“I was handed this profession through dealing with surgery and orthotic intervention with braces,” Brittany says. “I received bad care followed by good care. I realized it’s better to treat people as individuals rather than numbers.”

Today, she’s a certified prosthetist and orthotist, as well as the owner of LimBionics, a prosthetic/orthotic company in Durham. She is secretary for the N.C. Orthotics and Prosthetics Trade Association, and she is also president-elect of the N.C. Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists – the first woman to hold this position.

In addition, she was the first woman spotlighted for the Ossur Women’s Leadership Initiative, an organization helping promote women in leadership roles.

Her goal is to maintain open communication with patients and give them a sense of security around their treatment and therapy. She provides those services in rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, nursing homes or doctors’ offices. Patients also come to her from across the state.

“Whenever someone works with us, they’re always going to the same person who knows them and what they’re going through,” she says.

“We take the time to find a therapy that will work with their wants and lifestyle – not just a textbook approach.”

Reaching this point wasn’t always easy, though. She was accepted to a 15-person prosthetics program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and completed a rigorous residency at UNC. But, she was still one of few women in a heavily male-dominated field.

She fought against the stereotype that female prosthetists were more

A Bit of Advice “You really have to realize, as a woman, that you need to know what you’re capable of and know your worth. You can’t accept biases. You have to stand your ground and not let anyone walk on you or push you into a stereotype.”

suited for a practice’s administrative work than building prosthetics or orthotics. Now, she consistently designs and builds some of the most technologically advanced patient care devices available, including prosthetics that replace missing body parts and braces that strengthen feet, ankles, knees or hips.

Every step, Brittany says, is devoted to working with the patient to identify their needs and to design a treatment plan all parties – patients, physicians and her colleagues – can agree upon.

“With every patient, we evaluate how they walk, how they use their arms or whatever body part is affected,” she says. “We work to reduce their pain and make that body part functional again.” – Whitney L.J. Howell M a y

2 0 1 5

Healthy Home.

Beautiful Home.

Let your local eco-home improvement experts help you to create a truly sustainable, healthy home to live in for a lifetime.

Cabinetry Countertops Flooring Tile Paint Kitchen Design Professional Installation Services Personalized Customer Service

GOLD 2012

SILVER 2012

magazine

magazine

BRONZE 2012

magazine

326 West Geer Street | Durham 919.688.1500 www.commongroundgreen.com Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm | Sat 9am-2pm

TM

BEAUTIFUL, RECYCLED GLASS COUNTERTOPS Made in the Triangle

environitesoutheast.com 919-369-6223

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

57

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

CARRIE

SCHLEIFFER, 35

Chef, Bar Virgile u

The New Jersey native was convinced by a friend to move from New York City to the Triangle to help open Giorgio Restaurant in Cary a little more than five years ago. When Giorgio closed, Carrie went to work for [ONE] in Chapel Hill, where she ultimately became the sous chef under Chef Sean McCarthy. The owners of [ONE] then opened G2B in Durham and asked Carrie to take over as executive chef. She stayed in that position for three years before moving on to help open Bar Virgile in December.

58

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

uu

A

fter completing her undergraduate years at the University of Arizona, Carrie had two choices – to go to law school or culinary school. As many chefs do, she grew up cooking with her mother, though Carrie adds with a laugh, “She wasn’t always so great at it.” When the Food Network got off the ground, watching those shows became a favorite pastime for the duo. “It was just always an itch that I needed to scratch,” Carrie says. “So I went with culinary school.”

Now, her days begin with lunch at Bar Virgile, which opens at 11, and sometimes she doesn’t leave before midnight or 1 a.m. “It’s a new place, and I think it’s just really important to have a presence here,” she says. “It’s long days and long hours, but when you care about something, it’s worth it.”

That passion and perseverance is what got Carrie the job at Bar Virgile in the first place. Scott Howell, Nana’s chef/owner and part owner of Bar Virgile, would dine at G2B when Carrie was the executive chef at the then-gastropub. When she called Scott and told him she was thinking about leaving G2B and wanted to talk to him about opportunities, “right on the spot he said, ‘Yes, I want you on board,’” Carrie says. “And for someone like Scott Howell to say that – I must have done something right.”

While she and Scott collaborate on ideas for menu items or dish components, Carrie envisions the majority of the dishes and is at the

A Bit of Advice For women looking to enter the culinary field, Carrie has a simple message: “Be ready to work hard. Be ready to work fast. Be organized and learn from everything and everyone that you can. The day you think you know everything in a kitchen is the day you need to step away. It’s grueling. It’s long hours. It’s nights. It’s holidays. It’s weekends. But if you have a passion for it, go for it because it’s amazing.”

restaurant along with co-owner and general manager Daniel Sartain nearly every day it’s open. “I live near Southpoint, but ‘live’ is a relative term,” she says. “I sleep and I shower there; I live here.” Step into Bar Virgile on any night of the week, and you’ll see the dedication is paying off. The bar, banquette booths and tables are filled with people enjoying classic cocktails alongside Carrie’s fried oysters, housemade pretzels and Bibb salads with smoked duck. “It doesn’t have the standard appetizerentrée-dessert setup,” Carrie says. “It’s just come in, grab a couple plates, eat, drink, be merry.” – Amanda MacLaren M a y

2 0 1 5

HOMES . CONDOS . APARTMENTS

REAL ESTATE GALLERY

IN EVERY ISSUE

Real Estate Gallery

Governors Club Porch

Homes • Condos • Apartments

Showcasing Realtors, Builders & Leasing Agents For advertising information, call 919.933.1551 or email advertising@durhammag.com

Repair ● Remodel ● Renovate 919-971-5119

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

SCHROTH, 64

Director, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

60

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

u

SARAH

Sarah joined the staff at the Duke University Museum of Art – before it became the Nasher Museum of Art – as a curator in 1995 after a stint at the Ackland Art Museum at UNC. Following former director Kimerly Rorschach’s departure to become president of the Seattle Art Museum, Sarah stepped in as interim director in November 2012 and was named the Nasher’s chief executive in June 2013. Her husband, Nicholas Cariello, is a technical writer at NetApp. Her son, Joe, lives in Seattle.

M a y

2 0 1 5

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE

What got you interested in pursuing a career as a curator?

I always wanted to be an artist when I was a little girl. But my second-grade teacher – it’s so funny – she told us that we weren’t supposed to mix colors in this landscape we were doing with crayons, and I was so busy concentrating on the clouds that I was making, I didn’t hear her say that. Of course, I mixed blue and white together and she gave me a D – bless her heart, I mean, if she only knew. (laughs) But it was supposed to happen. I wasn’t supposed to be an artist; I was supposed to be an art historian.

I majored in art history [at Mary Washington College]. I didn’t know there was such a thing as a field of art history when I went to college. I was going to be a speech therapist, and I took this one class and I just fell in love. I couldn’t believe you could get a major in just looking at artwork and reading about artwork.

Then I went down to Atlanta and taught at the Atlanta College of Art. I absolutely loved it, and I thought, “This is going to be my career.” I got my master’s in Atlanta, spent a year in Spain and then enrolled in graduate school at the Institute of Fine Art at New York University. While I was a student there, I got a job during a summer working for the first Spanish exhibition to be held in the U.S. in modern times, El Greco in Toledo. The man who was writing the catalog entries was in Dallas, and he got me down there for an internship at the Kimbell Art Museum.

That’s when I was introduced to museum work, and once I understood what people in museums do as curators, it was just too much fun.

What was the transition like for you switching from curator to director?

I’m starting to settle in; it’s starting to become less anxiety producing. (laughs) It is a big responsibility, but we’re lining up some really exciting things. It was one of my initiatives coming in as director to reach out to the community. We’re entering our 10th year and I thought, “Let’s take risks. Let’s open it up.” Area 919 [an exhibit of work by Triangle artists] was a wonderful thing for the Nasher to do for the arts community. At the opening, it was the greatest vibe. Artists always have good parties. I’d like to keep the Area 919 project going.

We are also commissioning a mural for downtown by [abstract painter] Odili Donald Odita, and that’s another reach out to the community during our 10th anniversary year. We’re going to have teenager docents from Durham School of the Arts who will be able to answer questions from the public as Odili and his assistants create the mural. And he will do a mural inside the museum as well. We’re going to have a block party October 10 when we unveil that downtown mural – we’ll have DJs, some of the artists we know, Odili will come … and then at the museum, we will have a community day on October 4, which will be very much like the one that we had when we opened in 2005.

Do you ever miss the curating side of it?

I’m not going to lie. I do miss it. One of my favorite things about curating is installing the works of art because you never know until you get them in the room together how it’s going to work. They are like little presences, each artwork, and some of them don’t like to be next to each other. They war.

I want to support my curators and let them have the fun. I got to have fun for lots of years, and now it’s their turn. I’m very glad I was a curator in this job for so long because I really am sympathetic to not only what curators need and want, but I think that the work of art should be at the core of everything we do. If it’s not, I don’t think you’ll have as successful a museum.

What has been the most fulfilling moment of your career so far?

I was able to do my once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, El Greco to Velázquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III, in 2008, which the Nasher did with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was an incredible show; we got amazing loans in Durham – we had art from the Prado and the Louvre and all over. It was a beautiful and very meaningful show – I got 150 letters from members of the community, thanking me for bringing this show.

After El Greco, I got a letter from the Spanish embassy and … I was knighted by the King of Spain. It’s an honorary knighthood given to foreigners who spread the knowledge of Spanish culture abroad. All my great heroes, all the big wigs in Spanish art, they’ve all been granted this honor, and I thought I would never get it. That was the moment – when the ambassador pinned the medallion on – that was it. The medal is supposed to be used for grand occasions, so I’ll wear it for our 10th anniversary. – Amanda MacLaren DM M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

61

GOING PLACES Ever wonder about the story behind the Emily K Center and its namesake? Coach K offers a tribute to his mom.

I

fondly remember the day my mom asked me, “Mike, why you?”

She was referring to the success I have been fortunate enough to achieve as a basketball coach and the recognition that has come with that.

I was glad she asked. It afforded me the opportunity to tell her the why of it all.

“Mom, it’s you.

It is all because of you.”

62

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

1

The Right Bus Emily Krzyzewski was the daughter of

Polish immigrants and had an eighth-grade education. She worked nights cleaning floors in the Chicago Athletic Club. She was honest and proud, and she worked hard. Her efforts were selfless, and she lived her life in an effort to ensure that my brother Bill and I had more opportunities than she did.

She would tell us to “get on the right bus,” meaning that we needed to always surround ourselves with people who would make us better and take our lives in a good direction.

Following that advice from my mom not only got me from Damen Avenue to Armitage Avenue when traveling through inner-city Chicago, where I grew up, it took me to West Point and to Duke; it led me to my best friend, Moe, and to my wife, Mickie – all people and places that have challenged me and made me better. That lesson was the greatest gift my mom ever gave me. She just didn’t realize that she, herself, was the very best person in my life.

I do sometimes wonder what Emily Krzyzewski would think about having her name on a building where, inside, amazing kids are getting the help they need to get to college and change the future for their families. She, herself, never came close to college, and she never got to see the Emily Krzyzewski Center or meet any of the Emily K Scholars. With her humble and wry sense of humor, I imagine she’d say, “You gotta be sad naming this place after me.”

But many of the students the Center serves M a y

2 0 1 5

2

1

Coach K’s parents, William and Emily, on their wedding day.

2

Coach K and his mother on the day of his graduation from West Point, which was also the day of his wedding to Mickie.

3

Emily with her boys: Mike and his older brother, Bill.

3

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

63

C o a c h

K ’ s

M o t h e r ’ s

D a y

t r i b u t e

are just like me – kids from the inner city who will be the first in their families to go to college.

And the Center does for these youngsters what my mother did for me – provides them with the support they need to get on the right bus, to surround themselves with people who will push them and help them get to places that will help define who they become. It is the missing piece in the lives of kids whose buses ought to lead to college and affords them the opportunity to alter the future for themselves, their families and, ultimately, our community.

PHOTO BY BRIANA BROUGH

Extended Family

COLLEGE BOUND Mike and Mickie with young scholars at the Emily K Center.

64

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

The Emily Krzyzewski Center provides incredible support for students from first grade through their sophomore year in college. We want every student who comes to the Center to be college ready as a high school senior. Then we want them to go to a college or university that’s a great fit for them, succeed and graduate.

While my mom would wonder what she ever did to get her name on a building, I know she would be proud of what happens for these kids inside that building.

Because the mission of the Emily K Center reminds me so much of what my mom did for my brother and me, the Emily Krzyzewski Center feels like family. And I believe that it feels that way for our scholars. The students and the staff really have become like a family, too, in the way that they support and celebrate one another.

This feeling of family is never more evident than at the Center’s May March event. All of the students in the Center’s program gather to celebrate each other’s accomplishments for the year, and our high school seniors announce where they will be attending college in the fall.

My mom would be amazed by each of them, standing on stage with their college sweatshirts.

Of all the great teams I have been lucky enough to be a part of, she would be the proudest of this one.

My mom was the best person in my life, and it’s a tremendous honor to be able to celebrate her legacy through the work of the Emily K Center and the hundreds of kids she is still helping get on the right bus. DM M a y

2 0 1 5

Health Care Focused on

You

Welcome to I

NTEGRATIVE MEDICINE is an approach to care that puts the patient at the center and addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a person’s health. Employing a personalized strategy that considers the patient’s unique conditions, needs and circumstances, it uses the most appropriate interventions from an array of scientific disciplines to heal illness and disease and help people regain and maintain optimum health.

At Duke Integrative Medicine, our team of health professionals addresses

all aspects of your health, offering the best conventional and complementary care available. We work with you to develop strategies to stay in shape, prepare and recover – physically and emotionally – from an event such as surgery or cancer, and help you manage life changes caused by aging, menopause, diabetes, heart disease, pain or weight loss.

Here are just a few testimonials from our current patients ►►►

meet the patient

Ted Moore Ted Moore had been plagued for decades by high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels when he chose Duke IM to help tackle the issue in a comprehensive way. He was looking for an approach that didn’t rely so heavily on the use of statins, the side effects of which had become tiresome.

Ted says that what makes Duke IM different is that it’s completely customized to the individual patient.

The doctors and staff are confident, patient and open minded to the potential best long-term health outcomes. They are excellent listeners, seamless with individual patient information, and they are congenial.

He singles out two providers as having an extraordinary positive impact on his overall health: lead massage therapist Kim Turk and integrative physician Dr. Susan Blackford.

“Kim is a rare old soul who is curious about the daily functioning of her patients,” he explains, crediting his positive attitude and long-term well-being to her medical savvy beyond the massage table and role as a trusted confidant.

“And thanks to Dr. Blackford,” he adds, “after six months of treatment that has included exercise, diet changes and a lower dose of medication, my troublingly high LDL numbers have been cut in half!”

At 70 years old, Ted’s simple goal is to maximize his zest for life. With Duke IM as his partner, he is now confidently accomplishing that goal.

I get to come to work every day and participate in the healing of my fellow human beings. Everybody has a story and I’m privileged to be in that space where real change can occur; the story can take a different course. Seeing the smile, relief and joy in someone’s being after our time together really makes my work matter.”

—kim turk

Kim Turk

Lead Massage Therapist Kim uses a wide range of techniques to get to the heart of the matter in bodywork. She is well versed in several modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Reflexology and scar tissue management. She specializes in Oncology Massage for those with or in remission from cancer. Medical massage for those recovering from surgery or trauma is a particular passion. She is also a second level Reiki practitioner. Kim is also well versed in Repetitive Use Injury Therapy ® through Muscle Release Technique.

She enjoys co-creating individualized sessions tailored to each client’s specific needs and has also been a lifestyle maintenance coach for Duke’s Diet & Fitness Center.

Duke Integrative Medicine | Duke Center for Living Campus | 3475 Erwin Road | Durham, NC 27705 866.313.0959 (toll-free) or 919.660.6826 | www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org | /DukeIntegrativeMedicine |

@DukeIM

Monica Gulisano

Integrative Dietitian /Nutritionist

meet the patient

Devon Brewer Devon Brewer needed to find a way to alleviate multiple health problems and was struck by the fundamental difference at Duke IM. “Everyone here takes a holistic approach,” she says, “which is important when it comes to medicine. These days, every treatment plan is a quick fix to get the problem to go away, but at Duke IM, the providers look for the root of the problem.”

She was relieved when her health care team assured her that it wasn’t normal to feel fatigue or to have headaches. “They helped me figure out the cause and fix that first,” she says, “and then take a natural approach to my overall well-being.”

Massage therapy was the first thing that Devon felt she needed, having struggled with back pain following the birth of her son. Massage therapist Kim Turk was there to help. “She doesn’t just do the massage; she knows what is going on with your body and helps you understand the heart of the problem,” Devon says.

Devon was also suffering from jaw pain and received acupuncture at Duke IM. “Acupuncture cured me of temporomandibular joint [disorder,]” she says. “My mom and I scheduled what we called

‘acu-dates’ and came to our appointments together! It feels spa-like.”

In addition to pain management, Devon also took advantage of nutritional counseling and was “blown away” by how well integrative nutritionist Monica Gulisano does her job. “Whenever you do a diet, there is always a shock factor,” Devon says. “You can’t have this and you can’t have that.

Monica sat down with me and took so much time to really answer all of my questions.

She asked what I normally ate for breakfast. Then she recommended some foods I hadn’t tried; she even made a grocery list and let me know which grocery stores carried what I needed. She made the process of changing my diet something I could do instead of something that overwhelmed me.”

Grateful to have the support she needed to live a healthier life free from chronic pain, Devon is quick to say that Duke IM is the way that health care should be. “You should be in an environment that makes you feel comforted, not anxious, and be with a team of people that will help you be the healthiest you can be,” she says. “They know the right approach. This is the future of medicine.”

Monica blends her expertise in chronic disease management and weight management with her passion for integrating positive eating attitudes and whole foods to achieve mind and body healing. She can rely on her rich clinical background to assess, counsel and develop personalized nutrition care plans for individuals, educate and empower groups, and solve clinical problems.

I care about connecting with people, listening to their story and supporting them on their journey toward health and vitality. I get to do this every day in a manner that’s highly personalized and that encourages a positive and healthy relationship with eating and food.”

Joanne Gardner

Integrative Dietitian /Nutritionist Joanne guides clients towards a deeper understanding of how food choices, nutrition supplements, eating behaviors and activity can be adjusted to enhance their health. She incorporates strategies that lead to satisfying, nourishing, whole foods-based meals, which support a healthy, active, mindful lifestyle. Each client’s recommendations are personalized and targeted for their goals and concerns.

Food is one of my life passions. It has a very powerful influence on all dimensions of health. I am honored to be in a position where my clients are encouraged to open up and explore their relationship with food and develop a deeper understanding of its impact on their health parameters. Everyone has their unique ‘food print;’ it is my intention to help them find and maintain a healthy, supportive balance.”

Duke Integrative Medicine | Duke Center for Living Campus | 3475 Erwin Road | Durham, NC 27705 866.313.0959 (toll-free) or 919.660.6826 | www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org | /DukeIntegrativeMedicine | @DukeIM

meet the patient

Simone Lemieux When Simone Lemieux arrived at Duke Integrative Medicine in September 2010, she was exhausted, burned out and struggling to lose weight. She knew she needed help, but did not know where to start.

She did not anticipate how life changing her experience would be.

Two of the biggest differences she found at Duke IM were the hour-long appointments and the in-depth history forms she was asked to complete. “When my acupuncturist, Janet, greeted me and escorted me into her treatment room,” Simone notes, “she had read every response and knew my history.” At the appointment, Janet emphasized the importance of acupuncture as part of an overall program that included other health care professionals at Duke IM.

Simone worked with an assortment of providers: an integrative physician with a special interest in pain management, a massage therapist and instructors in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

Among the health care team there was consensus that reducing pain and improving her comfort were key to moving her toward suitable exercise with confidence. As she became stronger, she increased her activity and her fun.

By September 2011, she was energized and ready to work. She had lost 40 pounds and was swimming regularly. Simone was ready with new knowledge about how to take care of herself and her family; she had tools to manage her health well into the future.

I care about people feeling as comfortable as possible in their bodies and living the life they want to live. I know I have a modality that offers so much; I am passionate about having availability in the marketplace of health. To me, acupuncture is a sensible and pragmatic choice for restoring comfort and vitality.”

—Janet Shaffer

Janet Shaffer

Licensed Acupuncturist Janet has been practicing acupuncture since 1999 and is certified in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

She has cared for patients of all ages and levels of health and is dedicated to the implementation of wellness and assisting patients in attaining the healing results they want for themselves.

Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 866.313.0959 (toll-free) or 919.660.6826 www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org /DukeIntegrativeMedicine @DukeIM

TOP E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L year, Durham Magazine S U R G E R Y OFor R T Hthe O Dsixth O N Tstraight ICS PED I AT R IC D E N commissioned T I ST R Ya peer-to-peer P R O ST H O D O N T I C S survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists.

The following E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I S T R Y O R A L A N Drankings M AareXtheI L L O F A C I A L S U R G E R Y Oresult.

RDentists THO D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would E N D O D O N TyouI C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L refer them to, other than yourself?”

S U R G E R Y O RDurham T H Ois well-served D O N Tby ItheCdental S Pcommunity: E D I ATHundreds R I C ofDdentists, E N Tspecialists I ST RandYsupport P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N Tprofessionals ICS G N EthisRhome, A LandDtheEoverall N Tquality I S Tof R Y care O inRourAcommunities L A N Dis second M AtoX I L L O F A C I A L haveEmade dental S U R G E R Y Onone.

R TWhat H Ogood DO N Twouldn’t I C Swant P toEpractice D I AThere?

R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S dentist E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L Background S U R G E R Y OA R Little THOD O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S The Top Dentists list for Durham is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-toE N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the S U R G E R Y Opeer R Tsurveys H OofDarea Odentists NTIC S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Atlanta, Ga. The list is excerpted from the 2015 E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L in the Durham area. The S U R G E R Y OtopDentistsTM R T H O Dlist,Oa database N T I Cthat Sincludes P E Dlistings I ATforRdentists I C DandEspecialists N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y Oavailable R T HatOwww.usatopdentists.com.

D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S topDentists management has more than 40 years experience compiling peer-review referral guides E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L from this experience, along with the input of several S U R G E R Y OinRtheTdental, H O medical D O NandTlegal I Cfields.

S PWorking E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L the country’s leading dental professionals. For more information call 706-364-0853; S U R G E R Y Oearned R T HtheOrespect D OofN T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com.

E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.

S U R G E R Y O RThe TH O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I ST R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L LO FAC I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S E N D O D O N T I C S G E N E R A L D E N T I S T R Y O R A L A N D M A X I L L O F A69C I A L S U R G E R Y O R T H O D O N T I C S P E D I AT R I C D E N T I ST R Y P R O ST H O D O N T I C S

OUR

DENTISTS

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

TRIANGLE IMPLANT CENTER

ABOUT TRIANGLE IMPLANT CENTER

O

ur surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff work hard to provide a high level of comfort and care.

We are trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques, which help improve your recovery from wisdom teeth, implant and jaw surgery. Our modern facilities and full-time, board-certified dentist anesthesiologists help ensure your constant comfort and safety.

UDAY REEBYE, D.M.D., M.D.

Dr. Reebye completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Before that, he graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was an Oral Maxillofacial intern at Boston Medical Center and received General Surgery Training at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Dr. Reebye has continued to follow his passion in life – helping people – through both work at his private office and treating those who are underserved.

AARON PARK, D.D.S., M.D.

Dr. Park is a board eligible, dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a broad scope of practice. Originally from the Los Angeles area, he received his B.S. from

5 3 1 8 N C H I G H WAY 5 5

919.806.2912

UDAY REEBYE, D.M.D., M.D.

AARON PARK, D.D.S., M.D.

the University of California at Berkeley in 2001 and his D.D.S. from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and his M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. His surgical training includes residency in General Surgery (PGY1) and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He has interest in orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, bone grafting, implantology, pathology and craniofacial surgery. He is passionate about teaching and helping the underserved — he served internationally for Healing the Children, a non-profit for treating children with cleft lips and palates.

Both bring experience and dedication to their work with Triangle Implant Center.

SUITE 106

DURHAM, NC 27713

TICDURHAM@TRIANGLEIMPLANTCENTER.COM

O F F I C E S A L S O I N M E B A N E , W I L S O N, G O L D S B O RO

TOP DENTISTS

w w w. t r i a n g l e i m p l a n t c e n t e r. c o m

t o p

d e n t i s t s

SPONSORED CONTENT

Triangle Restoration Dentistry A Prosthodontic Specialty Practice

Mark S. Scurria, DDS | Rosanna Marquez, DDS 1920 East Hwy. 54 Suite 410 Durham | 919.544.8106 www.trianglerestorationdentistry.com

D

ENDODONTICS

Linda Levin 3624 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106 919-401-4827 www.levinendodontics.com A.K. Bobby Mallik 3719 University Dr., Ste. B 919-493-5332 www.durhamendo.com

oesn’t your smile deserve a specialist’s care?

A prosthodontist is a dentist recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as a specialist in restoring and replacing teeth. With additional education and training, prosthodontists have the capability to provide excellent results on crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants and other cosmetic and restorative procedures.

Roger A. McDougal 5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 209 919-806-8667 www.mcdougalendo.org constant commitment to excellence.

Dr. Mark Scurria and Dr. Rosanna Marquez provide a comprehensive range of treatments with a

GENERAL DENTISTRY

A healthy, attractive looking smile can increase your confidence and self-esteem at any age. Why wait?

Call for a consultation today.

TOP

Brent L. Blaylock 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 300 919-493-8036 www.drbrentblaylock.com

DENTISTS

A. K. BOBBY MALLIK D.M.D. Practice limited to Endodontics and Endodontic Surgery

Our 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-of-the-art technology to ensure you are receiving the specialized care you deserve.

University Commons 72

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

3719-B University Dr.

Using the most advanced knowledge and techniques available today, we can perform many different endodontic treatments with ultimate precision and comfort, including:

Durham, NC 27707

Root Canal Therapy | Retreatment Apical Surgery | Traumatic Injuries

919-493-5332

www.durhamendo.com M a y

2 0 1 5

t o p

Debbie Ann Bolton 3823 Guess Rd., Ste. P 919-479-5800 www.WillowdaileDentistry.com

d e n t i s t s

TOP DENTISTS

Chris Bouldin 1920 E. Highway 54, Executive Park Ste. 570 919-544-3723 www.bouldindds.com Jason Winfield Butler 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402 www.croasdailedentalarts.com Josiah B. Chen 10290 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 600 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-469-3669 www.morrisvillefamilydentistry.com James H. Eaker 4208 South Alston Ave., Ste. 100 919-544-5620 www.tarheelsmiles.com Amy D. T. Gadol 811 Ninth St., Ste. 210 919-286-4481 gadolfamilydentistry.com William H. Gordon 1904 Front St., Ste. 530 919-383-6661

Stephanie Q. Jenkins 5317 Highgate Dr., Ste. 118 919-361-0500 www.drjenkins-dds.com W. Wayne Jordan 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402 www.croasdailedentalarts.com George F. Kirkland III 1502 W. Highway 54, Ste. 101 919-401-5560 www.georgekirklanddentistry.com

M a y

2 0 1 5

James a. Hoke, DDs, ms, Pa & Geoffrey r. CunninGHam, DDs, ms

SPECIALISTS IN AESTHETIC ORAL RESTORATION DENTAL IMPLANT AND FULL MOUTH RESTORATION

Dr. James A. Hoke

Welcoming New Patients Custom Smiles “Teeth In A Day” Mon. – Wed. 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) Thurs. – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm)

TOP DENTISTS

Dr. Geoffrey Cunningham

3709-D University Drive, Durham, NC 27707

919.489.8661 | www.durhamprosthodontics.com d u r h a m m a g . c o m

73

t o p

d e n t i s t s

Amanda Lee 3823 Guess Rd., Ste. P 919-479-5800 www.willowdailedentistry.com

Laura Parra 3400 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 209 919-383-7020 www.lauraparra.com

William W. Turner 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402 www.croasdailedentalarts.com

Ellis K. List 1014 Lamond Ave. 919-682-5327 www.durhamncdentistry.com

Catherine D. Ray 3310 University Dr. 919-489-5380 www.catherinedraydmd.com

C. Steadman Willis III 1212 Broad St. 919-286-2235 www.steadwillisdmd.com

Danny K. Lloyd 4206 North Roxboro St., Ste. 140 919-471-1589 www.dannylloyddds.com

Grant Hooper Service 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. B 919-220-6553 www.durhamdentistgrantservice.com

Julie H. Witte 922 Broad St. 919-286-1156 www.juliewittedds.com

Lionel Nelson 3325 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.

Ste. 303 919-489-0497

Desiree T. Palmer 105 Newsom St., Ste. 204 919-417-9106 www.anewreasontosmile.com

Ronald D. Spain 2206 Page Rd., Ste. 103 919-596-1219 www.drrdspain.com

O R A L A N D M A X I L L O FA C I A L SURGERY

Harold S. Speight 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. C 919-220-4200 www.haroldspeightdds.com

David E. Frost 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com

JIJI J I SMILE! N !

1 TIO AY e. 10 A M t C S N LO I t., W ING e S NEPEN uk O N. D

We Love to See You

IJIJIJ IJIJIJ IJIJIJ 05 27

Willowdaile Family Dentistry is welcoming new patients!

We have state of the art equipment, digital x-rays (much safer than regular x-rays), Cerec One Day Crowns, and a CASEY educational system for your convenience.

Our gentle, friendly team is dedicated to helping you create the beautiful smile you deserve. We look forward to helping you keep the smile you want – for life!

Willowdaile Family Dentistry 3823 Guess Rd., Suite P, Durham | (919) 479-5800

www.willowdailedentistry.com

Debora Bolton, DDS

74

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Call or schedule an appointment online for you or your children today!

TOP DENTISTS

M a y

2 0 1 5

Your Smile, Your Style, Your Life...

By caring for your mouth with routine exams and daily oral hygiene habits, you are taking an important step toward protecting your health. Schedule your comprehensive exam today.

More Than Just A Smile

....Your Health

Dr. Carlos Smith

Dr. Desiree Palmer

Dr. Pereen Bubala

TOP DENTISTS

105 Newsom Street, Ste. 204, Durham

919 471 9106

ANewReasonToSmile.com

For the Smile Of a Lifetime...

Call today for an appointment!

(919)489-1543

www.durhampdo.com

121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

M a y

2 0 1 5

TOP DENTISTS

John R. Christensen DDS, MS, MS Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Felicia V. Swinney DMD, MS Pediatric Dentistry

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

75

READERS’ FAVORITE

SILVER WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

DR. STEPHANIE JENKINS DDS

5317 Highgate Drive, Suite 118 | Durham | 919.361.0500 | www.drjenkins-dds.com

cosmetic dentistry | crowns and bridges | fillings | implants | partials

76

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

TOP DENTISTS

M a y

2 0 1 5

t o p

d e n t i s t s

Spencer B. Howard 3325 Durham Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 304 855-472-4667 www.sbhowardsurgery.com Jeffrey Jelic 5501 Fortune’s Ridge Dr., Ste. G 919-419-9222 www.drjelic.com Uday Nitin Reebye 5318 NC Highway 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912 www.triangleimplantcenter.com Andrew T. Ruvo 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com Debra Sacco 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110 919-929-2196 www.omsanc.com Adam D. Serlo 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110 919-929-2196 www.omsanc.com Brian Vandersea 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110 919-929-2196 www.omsanc.com ORTHODONTICS

John R. Christensen 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.

919-489-1543 www.durhampdo.com Kenneth R. Diehl 2609 N. Duke St., Ste. 101 919-220-5524 www.kdiehlorthodontics.com Barbara T. Hershey 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd. 919-493-7554 www.hersheyandheymann.com

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

77

SPONSORED CONTENT

Linda Gibson Levin, DDS, Phd, PA 3624-106 Shannon Road 919.401.4827 drlevin@levinendodontics.com Board Certified Endodontist

D

r. Levin’s top priority is to cultivate an exceptional patientcentered dental experience, which she can uniquely provide because of her background in teaching and research. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, she remained a tenured faculty member for 20 years. She taught, researched and practiced in the Dental Faculty Private Practice during her time there, and also served as the Department Chair of Endodontics. She continues to lecture both nationally and internationally about Evidence-based Endodontics. She has served as the President of the American Board of Endodontics, among numerous other honorary dental involvements. She’s currently a member of the Southwest Durham Rotary Club, where her love of teaching and providing for others continues.

TOP DENTISTS

SPONSORED CONTENT

Lionel M. Nelson, DMD PA 3325 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 303 919.489.0497 nelsongentledental@mac.com

D

r. Lionel Nelson, originally from Campbell, Ohio, resides in Durham with his wife, three children and two dogs. He earned a B.A. in chemistry from Miami University (Ohio) in 1995 and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University in 1999.

Dr. Nelson and his team of caring dental professionals keep the patient first by administering comprehensive treatment focusing on each patient’s overall health. They give the best of themselves and the best that dentistry has to offer by continually furthering their personal and professional growth. And they make every effort to show patients they are honored and appreciated.

Dr. Nelson offers a full range of services including

78

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

TOP DENTISTS

preventive care, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, single visit porcelain crowns, implant restorations, tooth whitening, dentures and partials, and tooth-colored fillings.

Dr. Nelson and his team have been voted one of Durham’s TopDentists for the sixth consecutive year.

M a y

2 0 1 5

t o p

d e n t i s t s

Gavin C. Heymann 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd. 919-493-7554 www.hersheyandheymann.com Julie H. Mol 5726 Fayetteville Rd, Ste. 104 919-405-7111 Jack Dempsey Smith 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911 www.durhamorthodontics.com Michael J. Wilson 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 3 919-383-7423 www.wilson-ortho.com Ernest E. Wooden III 3925 N. Duke St., Ste. 121 919-471-1036 www.woodenorthodontics.com

B R E N T L . B L AY L O C K D D S COSMETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

P E D I AT R I C D E N T I S T R Y

Amy C. Davidian 249 E. Highway 54, Ste. 300 919-354-6220 www.southpointpediatricdentistry.com Gary Prevost Hill 3115 Academy Rd. 919-493-2569 www.drgaryhill.com Martha A. Keels 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416 www.dukesmiles.com Cynthia A. Neal 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416 www.dukesmiles.com

Our practice offers services that include dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and preventive dentistry for the entire family.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Each new patient will receive a FREE Oral B electric toothbrush

3206 OLD CHAPEL HILL ROAD DURHAM, NC 27707

919.493.8036

PERIODONTICS

Liliana Gandini 3115 Academy Rd. 919-489-2394 www.advancedorthoandperio.com

M a y

2 0 1 5

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE

• BONDING • TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS • THOROUGH EXAMS IMPLANT RESTORATIONS • TMJ EVALUATION • BITE GUARDS • LASER CAVITY DETECTION

TOP DENTISTS

www.DRBRENTBLAYLOCK.com d u r h a m m a g . c o m

79

t o p

d e n t i s t s

Hana Hobbs 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 1 919-383-6611 www.hanahobbsperio.com Arnold Todd McClain 5015 Southpark Dr., Ste. 130 919-484-8338 www.gumsandimplants.org Michael Richter 3001 Academy Rd., Ste. 250 919-489-3204 www.drmichaelrichter.com PROSTHODONTICS

SAFE. COMFORTABLE. CARING. GENTLE. PRECISE. On behalf of our entire Croasdaile Dental Arts team, we would like to thank you for, once again, voting us as members of Top Dentists in Durham. It is an honor and privilege to be included in this list. Thank you for your continued trust in us and our practice.

Sincerely, Dr. Wayne Jordan, Dr. William Turner and Dr. Jason Butler

Geoffrey R. Cunningham 3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661 www.durhamprosthodontics.com William D. Gates 3622 Shannon Rd., Ste. 101 919-493-1402 www.billgatesdds.com James A. Hoke 3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661 www.durhamprosthodontics.com Rosanna V. Marquez 1920 E. Highway 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106 www.trianglerestorationdentistry.com

TOP DENTISTS

2010-2015

Accepting New Patients

919.383.7402

Mark S. Scurria 1920 E. Highway 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106 www.trianglerestorationdentistry.com DM

2900 Croasdaile Drive | Suite 5 | Durham

WWW.CROASDAILEDENTALARTS.COM W. Wayne Jordan, DDS | William W. Turner, DMD | Jason W. Butler, DMD

80

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

M a y

2 0 1 5

SPONSORED CONTENT

Sunrise Dental Dinah Vice, DDS & Associates 1801 East Franklin St., Chapel Hill

929-3996 | www.dinahvice-sunrisedental.com

S

ome might say Dr. Esther Hanson was born to be a dentist. “As my mother worked as a dental hygienist, I was sitting chair-side, nudging patients from within my mother’s womb.” Dr. Hanson’s mother, Dr. Dinah Vice, served as a mentor throughout her life, eventually inspiring her to graduate from the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Hanson notes one of her proudest career achievements was being nominated by faculty as an alumni member to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society. This honor was awarded to only nine graduating seniors from her class. Dr. Hanson says, “Dentistry offers me a wonderful opportunity to connect with others and tenderly care for them to help create and maintain a healthy, happy smile. I have always believed that a smile truly can say a thousand words.”

Dr. Esther Vice Hanson, DDS

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

81

WORTH the

DRIVE

PHOTO BY JONATHAN YOUNG

FA I R G A M E B E V E R A G E C O M PA N Y

What is a fortified wine, exactly? A wine with a spirit added to raise the alcohol content.

a toast to

PITTSBORO

B

… and its latest endeavors

BY ANDREA GRIFFITH CASH

Beverages, thankfully, are going the way of food in our area.

Now that we have amazing ingredients, restaurants and artisan food products, our options are growing by the day when it comes to craft beers, sodas, ciders, meads, spirits and even bitters.

Pittsboro is reaping the benefits of this – a pretty fast progression considering voters passed liquor by the drink in Chatham County in May 2009. Here, a pair of new businesses worth raising a glass to.

82

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Two new spirits are being made a stone’s throw from downtown Pittsboro, on a property that’s also producing biofuels.

With grapes from the Haw River Valley, apples from Henderson, peaches from the Sandhills, sorghum from Silk Hope and Denton, and sugar cane from South Carolina, Fair Game Beverage Company – our state’s 13th distillery – takes drinking local very seriously.

Fair Game’s first four fortified wines were released in June 2014. An unfortified wine was released in January, and, in late March, you may have noticed the appearance of the company’s apple brandy and No’Lasses sorghum spirit in ABC stores. (Made from a combination of both molasses-style sorghum syrup and fresh-pressed sorghum juice created from Carolina- and Tennesseegrown sorghum, the latter is aged for six months in a combination of new toasted and used bourbon American oak barrels.

Only about 12 distilleries in the country are making sorghum cane liquor.)

Both spirits sell for $32.95 for a 750-milliliter bottle. Fair Game will produce less than 500 cases this year.

“I’m trying to build up inventory,” says Chris Jude, head distiller. “Everything we release is aged.”

Fair Game fans can expect the release of a sugar cane rum in late summer. They’re also planning a malt whiskey, a collaboration with Fullsteam, and a giniver-style gin, which would be the first of its kind in North Carolina.

At about 17% alcohol, the fortified wines – including the Tipper Apple Wine, the Two Step White and the Tipper Scuppernong – comprise about twothirds of Fair Game’s sales. “It’s both easier and more direct to sell them in North Carolina,” Chris says.

M a y

2 0 1 5

“The town has changed so much,” says Fair Game’s Chris Jude. “It’s great to see the new businesses and creative folks – good bakeries, coffee shops. And now we have liquor.”

You can find them at Carrboro Beverage Company, Glasshalfull, Bull Craft Bottle Shop, Sam’s Bottle Shop, Sam’s Quik Shop, Hope Valley Bottle Shop, all three Triangle Wine Company locations and all five Total Wine shops.

Fair Game is housed in an “eco-industrial park” off U.S. 64 Business East.

Other endeavors on the 15-acre property, which feels very rural despite its close proximity to Pittsboro’s regal courthouse, include Piedmont Biofuels, nonprofit The Abundance Foundation, Piedmont Biofarm and a solar farm.

Lyle Estill owns the property and is a Fair Game partner. He coordinates a group of investors, all interested in local food, agriculture and business. Among them? Andy Zeman, who owns Benjamin Vineyards in Saxapahaw, a provider of Fair Game grapes.

Chris has been working at Fair Game for two years. He studied renewable energy and biofuels at Appalachian State, so he had a familiarity with liquids and pumping. He was a longtime home brewer and had been growing sweet sorghum and making syrup (similar to molasses) when Lyle asked him to come on board.

Chris wants consumers to enjoy the spirits exactly as they wish. Making a mixed drink is one option, but he thinks they go down smoothly when sipped.

“We’ve been getting some pretty great feedback,” says Chris.

One week after the release date, the Pittsboro ABC store reported that most of 12 delivered cases of Fair Game’s spirits had been sold. Pretty great feedback, indeed. u M a y

2 0 1 5

WANT TO GO? Fair Game (220 Lorax Ln. in Pittsboro) offers tours Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. The tasting room is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 5-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Tastings are $5. fairgamebeverage.com

S P I R I T E D D E B AT E Fair Game is lobbying for the passage of North Carolina Senate Bill 24 and House Bill 107.

If passed, the legislation would allow distilleries to sell their product directly to visitors for consumption off premises. Plus, spirit makers could provide samples of their products at trade shows and other festivals in the state.

As of now, visitors can come to Fair Game and other distilleries to taste and tour, but if they want to make a purchase, they must go to an ABC store.

“How often do you go to the ABC store? I’m a liquor drinker, and I might go twice a month at most,” Chris says. “We really feel like being able to sell one bottle on site is capturing sales that we would likely lose after a tour.”

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

83

w o r t h

t h e

d r i v e

CACKALACKY WHERE HOUSE

PHOTO BY JOE COHN PHOTO BY JOE COHN

PHOTO BY CHRIS HENNINGTON

One of Page Skelton’s favorite parts of his job? “When somebody pops in, and they go, ‘What is this place?’” Below, Caleb Smith of Pittsboro and Jonathan Buss of Durham play foosball.

84

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

One of my friends has dubbed Page Skelton’s latest endeavor “Fullsteam South.” A pretty concise summation. And, boy, is Pittsboro lucky to have it.

About a year ago, Page, his wife, Caroline, and their young son moved to Pittsboro from Chapel Hill, where Page created his famous spice sauce in 2000.

Caroline was insistent: Their new home would not serve as Cackalacky world headquarters.

So Page found a space at Chatham Mills, the property just north of downtown that also houses Chatham Marketplace, Oakleaf and Starrlight Mead.

At first, the idea was that he would have an office there, store some inventory, do some shipping. Then he took it to the next step.

What if he had a tasting room, where people could sample Cackalacky’s sauces and buy some of his products (the list has grown to include a Cheerwine sweet sauce, spiced nuts, and T-shirts, hats and aprons)? The idea kept snowballing from there. He wanted people to be able to enjoy a pint of Fullsteam Cackalacky IPA. So why not feature a rotating tap of North Carolina beers?

The result, the Cackalacky Where House, has quickly become Pittsboro’s new gathering spot since it opened in August. Page always has something cooked up, usually in a slow cooker, that features Cackalacky sauce, whether it’s venison sloppy joes, applewood smoked pork, baked beans or chicken wings. Have all you’d like (while supplies last) for free. He’s acquired a 1967 Spin Wheel pinball machine and a Tecmo Bowl arcade game from 1987.

There’s foosball and board games like Sorry, Clue and Bananagrams. Catch live music and food trucks parked outside on certain nights.

“It’s a destination for our fans and friends from afar,” Page says, “and then locally, it’s a public gathering space. I just feel very fortunate – the way everybody has responded to it. It’s just a space full of wonder and happiness.”

M a y

2 0 1 5

t h e

d r i v e

WANT TO GO? Cackalacky (480 Hillsboro St., Suite 140) is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4-9 p.m.; Saturdays from noon-10 p.m.; and Sundays from 2-8 p.m. cackalacky.com

PHOTO BY JOE COHN

w o r t h

ALL ABOARD! Cackalacky space of his dreams. Page would come up with cool ideas, but would always run them by Marc tentatively, until finally, Marc said, “Man, when will you realize? There’s nothing we can’t do!”

So Page pitched the creation of an overhead railroad track with a model train. Serendipity.

Marc, who has sadly since passed away, was a member of the N.C. Garden Railroad Society. Friends and fellow Garden Railroad Society members Frank Simmons and Jay Root pitched in.

Today, the Cackalacky Railroad has 12 cars – including a Fullsteam beer can car – and 183 feet of track.

Any customer can experience the joy of pushing the button to make the train start.

“Watching the adults and that look on their face like, ‘Do I really get to press the button?’ – it’s so cool,” says Page. u M a y

2 0 1 5

PHOTO BY JOE COHN

Marc Augustine helped Page design the

THREE CHEERS FOR CHEERWINE Cackalacky is one of very few places where you can buy Cheerwine soda in a glass bottle, made with pure cane sugar. (Cackalacky, you’ll recall, produces a Cheerwine sauce, pictured above.)

Page reports that Cheerwine loyalists buy cases and cases from him.

“Especially the ex-pats,” he says.

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

85

North Carolina’s Largest Selection of Wine, Beer and More Under One Roof – at the Lowest Prices!

Total Wine & More®.

The selection is incredible.

Total Wine & More is like no other wine store you have ever visited. Each of our stores carries over 8,000 different wines and 2,500 beers.

With over 110 superstores, we have the buying power to bring you the best wine at the lowest prices.

Our wine team is the best trained in the industry.

They are committed and dedicated to bringing you the Total Wine Experience.™ RALEIGH-NORTH HILLS CARY | RALEIGH-BRIER CREEK RALEIGH-TRIANGLE | DURHAM Get Social With Us TotalWine.com

86

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

SMALL WONDERS For parents, taking a kid to an art museum can be about as carefree as walking a proverbial bull through a china shop, but Lisa Piper and Dave Clark hope their Small Museum of Folk Art in Pittsboro, featuring 400 pieces, will inspire everyone – children above all.

The collection – accumulated over the years by Jim Massey, a former curator of the UNC Herbarium, and gifted to Lisa and Dave for public display – is comprised entirely of folk and outsider art. The couple loves to see other people, in this case artists, pursue their passion without concern for others may think.

“That’s just something not enough people get exposed to,” Lisa says. “We think it will be a lot of fun to show that to more people and more kids so that they get excited themselves, to play and express themselves and not feel shame. It’s a playful collection that expresses a lot of joy.”

The couple plans to display the pieces next door to their Small B&B Cafe near Pittsboro’s downtown traffic circle, in a museum that will be as unique as the paintings themselves. “The building will have elements of an old tobacco farm, but modernized,” Lisa says.

“We’ll be using a lot of reclaimed and salvaged materials. It will be a very progressive, beautiful design.”

To help with the construction costs, Lisa and Dave, in partnership with Oakleaf, will hold a fundraiser on June 5 in Chatham Mills for a night of music, food and art that has been donated for auction or raffle.

“I think it’s so fascinating and so fun when somebody has a passion for something and feels driven, and they go ahead and do it, and the rest of us reap the benefits,” Lisa says, speaking of Jim, his collection and the artists who created it. Soon, she may find that sentiment come back around – to her – as visitors stand in the wonder of the Small Museum of Folk Art. – Virginia Robinson DM

M a y

2 0 1 5

Homesites with breathtaking views of rolling countryside or right on the 10th hole

Find it all at the Vistas at Chapel Ridge.

Spectacular golf. Natural beauty. Elegant ranch-style homes.

• Ranch and two-story homes ranging from 1,931 to 3,027 sq. ft., priced from the $270s

• Spacious, open living spaces include hardwood flooring, crown moldings, granite countertops and Environments for Living® / ENERGY STAR-certified

• First-floor owner’s suites with walk-in closets, separate garden tub and shower and dual vanities Open, modern floor plans

Fully maintained lawns for carefree living

• Plans also include large secondary bedrooms, screened decks, bonus rooms, covered porches and walk-in storage, per plan • Golf course and wooded view homesites available

Tour the new model home!

56 Autumn Chase · Pittsboro, NC

Amenities include 18-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, a clubhouse, swim and tennis center

For more information, call 855-7-LENNAR or visit Lennar.com/ChapelRidge

Copyright © 2015 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, Everything’s Included Home and the ei logo are registered service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 5/15

dish

“E

Gonza Tacos y Tequila |

604 Fernway Ave. |

Let’s Talk Tacos

919-907-2656 |

ccentric” is definitely the word

you’d use to describe the new Gonza Tacos, which opened its doors in the former 604 West Village space in February this year; cousins Gonza Salamanca and Carlos Rodriguez established the first restaurant in North Raleigh in 2011 and the second in Wake Forest in 2013. From the Latino pop culture murals on the walls to the hanging star lanterns to the homage paid to Dia de los Muertos throughout the decor – and let’s not forget about those bobbleheads – the whole place is fun and vibrant, with cuisine to match. “Fresh and bold flavors – that’s us,” explains Executive Chef J “David” Peraza-Arce.

Born in Mexico City and raised in the Yucatán, he’s been working in restaurants for the past 20-plus years.

Today, he’s prepared tacos, naturally, but with a modern twist. The callo de hacha features North American, wild-caught scallops, which are marinated in garlic oil, and North Carolina pork belly that’s been brined 88

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

PHOTO BY AMANDA MACLAREN

the

gonzatacosytequila.com

with Mexican chiles, herbs and spices for 48 hours, and then slowly baked till fork-tender. To finish the dish, the belly is pan-seared and the scallops are charred in the belly drippings and cooked with white wine till “GBD” – Chef David’s acronym for “golden brown and delicious.” A vivid orange arbol chile and roasted red bell pepper sauce are drizzled over the tacos before they’re topped with traditional pico de gallo and cilantro. There’s a smokiness to the sauce that comes from the roasting of the pepper, and the garlic and white wine are accentuated in each bite. The homemade flour tortillas (corn tortillas also available!) are soft but sturdy, standing up to the dense sauce and heaps of meat. Wash it all down with their topshelf margarita – hey, they carry 70-plus varieties of tequila, so go ahead and indulge!

New this month, expect a “hammock lounge,” as General Manager Vincent Cascarino puts it, on the patio as well as a new indoor patio with retractable garage door where 604’s pizzeria used to be. “It’s all centered around just having a good time,” he says. – Amanda MacLaren DM M a y

2 0 1 5

drink Fan of the Flames

Primal Food & Spirits

I

|

202 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 107

|

t’s a study in simplicity at Primal, and the

Calimocho Manhattan is no exception. Well, except for the burning

orange peel – that’s a little more elaborate.

These two classic drinks marry in a blend of bourbon whiskey, Regan’s orange bitters and red wine-cola reduction, although the cola is not your average Coke. “We don’t carry soda products; there’s no corn syrup in the house,” Primal Owner Tim Lyons explains. “We use Jones cola – sugar cane soda. We take that soda, and we simmer it with red wine; we use that in place of the sweet vermouth that you would use for a Manhattan, and it’s served with a burnt orange peel.”

M a y

2 0 1 5

919-248-3000

PHOTO BY AMANDA MACLAREN

the

|

primalfoodandspirits.com

Though Primal switches up its cocktail list with the season, this one’s a keeper. Mixologist Dean James came up with it for the original cocktail list when Primal opened last summer, and it’s proven popular. If whiskey’s not your style, try the gin and tonic. “We do a really good tonic with house soda,” Tim says.

The bar also hosts a happy hour menu of appetizers Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Deviled eggs, grilled octopus, bacon-wrapped dates and more are offered for just $4 to $7 each. Finish up your cocktail first – it’s very good just on it’s own – and move on to a glass of wine.

(Here’s a tip: They have Prosecco on draft!) – Amanda MacLaren DM d u r h a m m a g . c o m

89

Your Tool to What’s Cool

S MAKEOVER 28 SS FOR SUCCES UP CHORUS 22 UTE 62 A DRE HER’S DAY TRIB ACTIONS 82 POP COACH K’S MOT PITTSBORO’S NEWEST ATTR 69 S TIST DEN TOP

MAY 2015 m durhammag.co

̌

THE

3rdnnual A

WOMEN’S ISSUE 12

REMARKABLE STORIES

PAGE 35

FOR FREE!

Pick up your free copy of Durham Magazine at any of 50 locations!

Go to durhammag.com for a list of distribution outlets.

PURE AMBITION ty At 25, Anjana Mohan is a VP at American company Underground tech climbed Shoeboxed, having ting the ranks from marke t position intern to her curren years. in less than three classical (She also practices little Indian dance in what has.) she spare time page 44.

Read her story on

919 933 1551 • DurhamMag.com For advertising info, advertising@durhammag.com

durhammag.com

LOG

ON TO

WE TWEET AT twitter.com/durhammag

FIND US AT facebook.com/durhammagazine

WE PIN AT pinterest.com/durhammagazine

WE INSTAGRAM AT @durhammag

TUESDAYS WITH MOMMY

H

annah Earnhardt, our own director of production and operations, gave birth to her son, Rorie, in February. Follow along as she documents her journey as a first-time mom on our blog every first and third Tuesday of the month.

90

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

P

opUp Chorus founders Lauren Hodge and Seamus Kenney shared their favorite chorus songs with us on page 22. Watch the live videos of the performances on our website!

M a y

2 0 1 5

advertisers highlighted in boxes

NORTHERN DURHAM / NEAR INTERSTATE 85

ENO RIVER SHOPPING CENTER Don Cecilio’s Authentic Mexican cuisine.

5279 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-479-9757 NORTH DUKE CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER (EXIT 176-B) Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant Simple, classic Chinese dishes.

3600 N. Duke St.; 919-477-0078 Golden Krust Caribbean bakery and grill.

3600 N. Duke St.; 919-283-4639 Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

3814 N. Duke St.; 919-479-0080 Ole NC Bar-B-Que Basic barbecue offerings.

3600 N. Duke St. Ste. 17; 919-471-1400 GUESS ROAD Northgate Mall - 1058 W. Club Blvd.

Fast Food •A & D Buffalo’s •Baja Shack •Cajun Café •Cinnamonster •The Cookie Store •Greek Cuisine •Haagen-Dazs/Planet Smoothie •Marble Slab Creamery •Mickey’s Chicken & Fish •Pretzel Twister •Subway •Tomo Japan Full Service C&H Cafeteria 919-286-7303 Dragon Express 919-286-2098 Jade Buffet 919-286-9555 Pan Pan Diner 919-416-1950 Randy’s Pizza 919-286-7272 Ruby Tuesday 919-286-5100 Gocciolina Italian fare.

3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089 Dragon Inn Hunan and Szechuan dishes.

3823 Guess Rd.; 919-477-6310

M a y

2 0 1 5

taste

Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Eastern barbecue.

2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447

Italian Pizzeria Restaurant Traditional Italian dishes and pizzas.

3823 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0664 Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Hot dogs, burgers, wings and fries.

2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005 La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran-style cuisine.

2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578

HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill Multi-regional American cuisine.

4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431 Papa Nizio’s Pizza, wings and subs.

3405 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-381-6268 Sharky’s Eat & 8 Pizza, subs and Mediterranean classics like falafel.

4707 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-908-1112 Shanghai Chinese Restaurant Chinese dishes, including steamed whole fish.

3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581 HILLANDALE ROAD (EXIT 174-A)

bleu

live

Mediterranean

MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Bel Gusto d’Italia Italian dishes, located inside the Millennium Hotel.

2800 Campus Walk Ave.; 919-382-5024 Bullock’s Bar-B-Que Barbecue and other Southern comfort food.

3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211 Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant Traditional Italian dishes and pizzas.

3500 N. Roxboro St.; 919-220-1386 Koumi Japanese Restaurant Traditional Japanese dishes and sushi.

3550 N. Roxboro St.; 919-381-5753 Mami Nora’s Rotisserie Peruvian cuisine.

302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028 Perky’s Pizza of Durham American pizzeria.

3422 Red Mill Rd.; 919-682-0202 Silver Spoon Restaurant Diner fare and seafood.

5230 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-479-7172

NEAR DOWNTOWN

BROAD STREET Oval Park Grille Creative comfort food and health-conscious options.

1116 Broad St.; 919-401-6566

Bistro

Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair.

1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-309-4543 Meelo’s Restaurant Italian and Spanish offerings.

1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080 Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade pastas, sauces and pizzas.

1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915 NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, cookies and muffins, plus a lunch menu. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B.; 919-698-9836 Golden China Simple, classic Chinese dishes.

1515 North Pointe Dr., Ste. 110B; 919-220-3168 Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders Hot subs and sandwiches, breadsticks and pizza.

1515 North Pointe Dr.; 919-220-2002

Hummingbird Bakery Signature Southern desserts, breakfast fare, lunch and coffee. 721 Broad St.; 919-908-6942; hummingbird-durham.com Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries.

1104 Broad St.; 919-286-4800 The Palace International Traditional East African specialties and African takes on other world cuisines.

1104 Broad St.; 919-416-4922

Watts Grocery Seasonal contemporary American cooking using local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com DUKE DINING Blue Express Mediterranean sandwiches and salads.

450 Research Dr.; 919-660-3971

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

91

d i n i n g

g u i d e

The Nasher Café Bistro fare using fresh, local ingredients; inside the Nasher Museum of Art. 2001 Campus Dr.; 919-684-6032

blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics. 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar.com

Duke Gardens Terrace Café Sandwiches, coffee and snacks from The Picnic Basket, located at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

426 Anderson St.; 919-660-3957 Twinnie’s Café Irish Pub with pastries, sandwiches, salads and coffee, 101 Science Dr.; 919-660-3944 ERWIN ROAD Another Broken Egg Café Unique breakfast and lunch menu.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 120; 919-381-5172 Chai’s Noodle Bar & Bistro Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes.

2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 207; 919-309-4864 Hungry Leaf Salads and wraps. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-321-8001 Nosh “Eclectic foodstuffs” including sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps and desserts.

2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747 MediTerra Grill Mediterranean cuisine.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066 Saladelia Café Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups.

Open for dine-in or carry-out.

2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com

Six Plates Wine Bar Small-plate menu items. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 919-321-0203 Smashburger Unique burgers and Haagen Dazs milk shakes.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070 Sushi Love Sushi and other Japanese cuisine.

2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401 ERWIN SQUARE

Blue Corn Café Authentic Latin-American food with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600 Burger Bach Gastropub serving seafood, salads, and featuring signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers. 737 9th St. Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; Charlie’s Pub & Grille Sandwiches and bar snacks.

758 Ninth St.; 919-286-4446 Chubby’s Tacos Tacos and burritos. 748 Ninth St.; 919-286-4499 Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options.

1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875 Dain’s Place Pub fare. 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800 Dale’s Indian Cuisine Traditional Indian food.

811 Ninth St.; 919-286-1760 Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern and American classics with breakfast all day in a casual, family-friendly setting.

776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823 Gregoria’s Cuban Steakhouse The reincarnation of Gregoria’s Kitchen offers high quality, fresh and flavorful Cuban dishes.

2701 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-973-2717 Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings and vegan nuggets with more than twenty flavors. 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358 Juju Asian fusion small plates, dumplings and dim sum. 737 Ninth St.; @jujudurham Metro 8 Steakhouse American and Argentian steakhouse.

746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700 Monuts Donuts Doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

1002 Ninth St.; 919-797-2634

Vin Rouge Bistro-style dinner and Sunday brunch.

2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BULL CITY MARKET

Pantones sage green: 5777 brown: 490

NINTH STREET DISTRICT Bali-Hai Mongolian Grill Chinese-Mongolian grill. 811 Ninth St.; 919-416-0200 Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes.

750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073

92

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Alivia’s Durham Bistro European-style bistro with breakfast, pub fare and upscale dinner options. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978 Skewers Bar & Grill Buffet and full kabob menu.

1013 W. Main St.; 919-680-8048 Chamas Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse Tableside service of beef, pork, lamb and chicken.

905 W. Main St.; 919-682-1309 Devine’s Restaurant and Sports Bar Sandwiches, wings and burgers.

904 W. Main St.; 919-682-0228 El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417 The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache.

914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611 Fishmonger’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar Fresh seafood and homemade sides.

806 W. Main St.; 919-682-0128 James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks.

912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022 La Tropicale Catering Caribbean and soul food.

411 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-638-8444 Lilly’s Pizza Stone-hearth-baked pizzas with fresh, organic, local ingredients.

810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554 The Little Dipper Fondue. 905 W. Main St.; 919-908-1023 Mt. Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi.

905 W. Main St.; 919-680-4968 Parker and Otis Breakfast and lunch, plus candy and other specialty food items.

112 S. Duke St.; 919-683-3200 Piazza Italia Restaurant, Piazza di Mare Seafood House-made pasta, Italian dishes and gelato.

905 W. Main St.; 919-956-7360 Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop Sandwiches, pastries and daily dinner specials.

121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233 Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar Pub fare including wings, ribs and pizza.

905 W. Main St., Ste. 37; 919-682-7397

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; local22kitchenandbar.com

Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish tangine, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and a vegetable caponata made with quinoa. Full bar. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com

DOWNTOWN

The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend.

Award-winning cakes.1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com Vine Sushi & Thai Thai noodle dishes and stir-fries alongside sushi.

607 Broad St.; 919-294-8382 Wellspring Café Salad and hot bar in Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi.

621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290

Serrano Delicafe Sandwiches and hot dogs.

905 W. Main St.; 919-381-6407 Respite Café Fine coffee and tea. 115 N. Duke St.; 919-294-9737 Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197 Triangle Brewing Co. Pint & Plate Pub grub and beer.

802 W. Main St.; 919-973-2598 WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Cocoa Cinnamon Coffee, chocolate and pastries.

420 W. Geer St.; 919-697-8990 DaisyCakes Bakery & Cafe Breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee.

401A Foster St.; 919-389-4307 Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare.

644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; Parts & Labor A variety of dishes meeting many dietary needs.

723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875 M a y

2 0 1 5

d i n i n g

The Pit Barbecue. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748

Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a simple, straightforward manner.

608 N. Mangum St.; 919-9088970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com

Piedmont Seasonal cooking, inspired by local ingredients.

401 Foster St.; 919-683-1213 CITY CENTER DISTRICT 2 Zero 1 Restaurant Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott Convention Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Beyú Caffé Coffee, pastries and breakfast and lunch menus. 335 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058 Blue Coffee Café Breakfast fare and lunchtime grill options.

202 N. Corcoran St.; 919-688-2233 Bull City Burger & Brewery Local-beef burgers and dogs, fresh beers brewed in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333 Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks.427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061

Scratch Bakery Sweet and savory pastries, plus lunch.

111 W. Orange St.; 919-956-5200 Taberna Tapas, paella and flatbreads.

325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457 Toast Italian paninis and soups.

345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183 AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Basan A wide variety of fresh, specialty sushi rolls, modern Japanese appetizers and entrees, and an extensive sake selection.

359 Blackwell St., Ste. 220; 919-797-9728; basanrestaurant.com

Carrboro Coffee Roasters Brewed coffee, espresso drinks.

807 E. Main St.; 919-968-4760 The Cupcake Bar Cocktail- and beverage-inspired cupcakes.

101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-816-2905 Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears.

317 W. Main St.; 919-682-9235 Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates. 919-956-6760; 111 N. Corcoran St. Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine.

200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750 Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya.

415 E. Chapel Hill St. Loaf Oven breads and pastries.

111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254 Mateo Tapas and small plates.

109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700 Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch.

136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-286-0303 Old Havana Sandwich Shop Authentic Cuban sandwiches.

310 E. Main St.; 919-667-9525

Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar Cuban tapas served amid ’60s-style decor.

318 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4300 Mellow Mushroom American pizzas, calzones, salads, hoagies.

410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500

359 Blackwell Street Suite 220 Durham NC 27701 BasanRestaurant.com

OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar version offers all the same build-your-own burger options.

359 Blackwell St. Saladelia Café Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups.

Open for dine-in or carry-out.

406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes with local ingredients, overlooking The Bulls’ stadium.

280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909

The Parlour Homemade ice cream.

117 Market St.; 919-564-7999

Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom Hearty fare and huge beer selection.

324 Blackwell St.; 919-433-0345

Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza. 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936

EAST CENTRAL DURHAM

Pompieri Pizza A pizza joint with a fine-dining approach.

102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589 Revolution Contemporary global cuisine featuring local ingredients.

Extensive wine list. Now serving lunch. 107 W. Main St.; 919-956-9999; revolutionrestaurant.com Rue Cler Restaurant & Café French bistro-style cuisine.

401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844

M a y

2 0 1 5

OAK CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER El Coyote Bar & Grill Authentic Mexican cuisine.

3801 Wake Forest Hwy.; 919-957-7070 Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

3801 Wake Forest Hwy.; 919-598-8990 FAYETTEVILLE STREET Bowick’s Ark Southern comfort food. 901 Fayetteville St., Ste. 205; 919-680-3200

g u i d e

Johnson Family Barbecue Classic Eastern barbecue and sides.

5021 Wake Forest Hwy.; 919-397-5693 Home Plate Restaurant Southern comfort foods.

3327 Holloway St.; 919-598-6817

WEST CENTRAL DURHAM

DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) The Blue Note Grill Barbecue, ribs and burgers.

4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-1979 El Cuscatleco Restaurant Salvadoran-Mexican cuisine.

4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245 Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast, sandwiches, prepared salads and other specialty food items.

2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944 Full Lotus Wellness Offers a customized blueprint to fitness, nutrition and healthy living with clean eating programs.

3319 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-998-6621

Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant German-inspired cuisine and artistical bakery.

2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600 Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu.

3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908 Kurama Japanese Seafood, Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Hibachi dishes. 3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-2669 Outback Steakhouse Australian-inspired grill menu.

3500 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-493-2202 PDQ Chicken tenders, salads and sandwiches.

3301 Watkins Rd.; 919-436-3753 Peony Asian Bistro Chinese dishes and sushi.

3515 Witherspoon Blvd.; 919-419-8800 The Refectory Café Dal, chili, salads and soups.

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798 The Saucy Crab Grilled seafood entrees, plus a wine bar.

4020 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-1935 Shrimp Boats Southern cuisine.

2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-6591 Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes. Dinner buffet.

3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326

Chicken Hut Soul food. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697 New Visions of Africa African soul food.

1306 Fayetteville St.; 919-687-7070 MORE EAST CENTRAL DINING Byrd’s BBQ Restaurant & Catering Classic barbecue and sides.

2816 Cheek Rd.; 919-530-1839

Spartacus Restaurant Celebrating 22 years. Contemporary Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmos­phere. Private rooms available.

4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-2848; spartacusrestaurant.com

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

93

d i n i n g

g u i d e

Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-6468 UNIVERSITY DRIVE

Saké Bomb Asian Bistro Authentic Asian bistro and sake bar serving sushi, Thai curry, noodle dishes and classic favorites. Full bar. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com

The Boot A neighborhood Italian-American Restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and traditional Italian entrees, plus a full bar. 2501 University Dr.; 919-294-8383; thebootdurham.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Raw seafood for sale.

1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Mi Peru Peruvian fare. 4015 University Dr.; 919-401-6432 Nana’s Restaurant Dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. 2514 University Drive; 919-493-8545 Nanataco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226

The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” including signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com

94

D u r h a m

Cafe Love (Live Organic Vegan Eats) Vegan dishes, smoothies and more.

3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-251-9541

M a g a z i n e

Saladelia Café Delicious, healthy, homemade food with an espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com Thai Café Authentic Thai cuisine.

2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794 Wine Authorities Wine shop with small producers and good values, and a wine bar. 2501 University Dr.; 919-489-2884 MORE WEST CENTRAL DINING Amante Gourmet Pizza Gourmet pizzas and calzones.

3825 S. Roxboro Rd.; 919-572-2345 Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

1929 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-403-2527 Bull Street Gourmet & Market Fresh salads and sandwiches.

3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398

Four Square Restaurant Upscale seasonal menu.

2701 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-401-9877 G2B Restaurant & Brewery Pairs creative New American cuisine with craft beers.

3211 Shannon Rd.; 919-251-9451 Randy’s Pizza Brick oven pizzas.

1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850 Rick’s Diner & Catering Co. Diner food and breakfast all day.

3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907 Piper’s Deli Deli sandwiches and burgers.

3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481 Tonali Restaurant Inventive Mexican cuisine.

3642 Shannon Rd.; 919-489-8000

SOUTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-40 WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER (EXIT 274) City Beverage Innovative nouveau American cuisine.

4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-401-6500 Chubby’s Tacos Tacos and burritos.

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636 Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes.

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172 Randy’s Pizza New York-style pizza and subs.

4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850

M a y

2 0 1 5

d i n i n g

Smallcakes A gourmet cupcakery 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922 West 94th Street Pub Standard pub fare. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025 SUTTON STATION (EXIT 276) 58 Fifty Bistro Modern American cuisine and cocktails.

5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-544-8585 Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian dishes and pizzas.

5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067 Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches.

5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 106; 919-797-0497 Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine.

5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162 LINCOLN PARK WEST Baguettaboutit Cafe N.C. sausages served in French baguettes.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 122; 919-973-1229

Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices inspired by the home-cooking of Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108 HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Char-Grill Burgers, milk shakes and more.

1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-489-6900

Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677

Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965

Mattie B’s Public House Burgers, pizza, wings and house-made potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-401-8600

Pho 9N9 Restaurant Vietnamese cuisine.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 102; 919-544-4496

NEAR SOUTHPOINT

Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers.

2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767 HOMESTEAD MARKET (EXIT 276) Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries.

105 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-2499

g u i d e

RENAISSANCE VILLAGE Harvest 18 Locavore, seasonal eats.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818 Rise Biscuits and Donuts Southern desserts, lunch and coffee.

721 Broad St.; 919-908-6942

Seasonal Seafood Freshly Cooked Good Fish That’s the Hook

READERS’ FAVORITE

GOLD WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

608 N. Mangum St., Durham 919.908.8970 | saltboxseafoodjoint.com

READERS’ FAVORITE

PLATINUM WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

CONTEMPORARY GREEK GOURMET LUNCH / DINNER • 7 DAYS A WEEK STEAK • SEAFOOD • PASTA • VEGETARIAN

OUTDOOR DINING AVAILABLE READERS’ FAVORITE

GOLD WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

(919)489-2848

4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham

www.spartacusrestaurant.com M a y

2 0 1 5

359 Blackwell Street Suite 220 Durham NC 27701 BasanRestaurant.com

old west durham 919 286 9777 bluseafoodandbar.com d u r h a m m a g . c o m

95

d i n i n g

g u i d e

MAIN STREET AT THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT (EXIT 276) California Pizza Kitchen West Coast pizzas and salads.

Southpoint; 919-361-4200 Champps Americana Burgers, sandwiches, steak and fries.

Southpoint; 919-361-3393 The Cheesecake Factory Extensive American menu with specialty desserts.

Southpoint; 919-206-4082 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Seafood, salads and American dishes.

Southpoint; 919-544-6332 Maggiano’s Little Italy Italian dishes. Southpoint; 919-572-0070

Dinner every night but Monday Seasonal menus Locally driven NC cuisine Signature cocktails NC draught beers 1116 BROAD STREET DURHAM

w w w.wattsgrocer y.com

Zinburger Gourmet burgers and wine selections.

Southpoint; 919-293-1726 RENAISSANCE CENTER AT SOUTHPOINT (EXIT 276) Los Portales Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine.

6905 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-544-9247 The Melting Pot Fondue. 7011 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-544-6358 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Asian-inspired dishes.

6801 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-294-3131 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Upscale signature steaks.

7007 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-361-0123 Ted’s Montana Grill Western-inspired bar and grill.

6911 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-572-1210

newsbites

Farewells

Wicked Biscuit food truck announced that it has closed. So has the brick and mortar store of Baguettaboutit, though the company assures that their signature sausages and spreads on crunchy French bread will still be available from their truck.

Straw Valley Food and Drink and the Black House at Straw Valley have shuttered indefinitely. Its former sommelier, Fred Dex, has now founded the Rx Wine Lab, a pop-up wine bar that shares a space with Carrboro Coffee Roasters in Golden Belt (more on that on page 13).

Bahn Mi and You

Kokyu BBQ has opened a storefront called Kokyu Na’Mean on Meadow Drive. You may miss the truck’s popular duck fat tots, but don’t despair. The sandwiches – think pressed shortrib or cremini panini – are huge hits.

Tender as a Mother's Love READERS’ FAVORITE

PLATINUM WINNER

READERS’ FAVORITE

GOLD WINNER

READERS’ FAVORITE

SILVER WINNER

IBEST IBEST IBEST OF DURHAM OF DURHAM OF DURHAM 2014

2014

2014

2510 University Dr. Durham, NC Phone 919 - 402 - 4BBQ (4227)

Catering available

Open 7 days a week 11am - 9pm

96

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

PRIMAL FOOD & SPIRITS

(919) 248-3000 202 NC HWY 54, DURHAM, NC Private Dining Room Available

M a y

2 0 1 5

d i n i n g

WESTPOINT AT 751 Town Hall Burger and Beer Hamburgers, chicken, salad and sides.

7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506 Bonefish Grill Seafood. 7820 N.C. 751; 919-248-2906 N.C. 54 Ai Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi dishes and buy-one-get-one sushi.

202 N.C. 54; 919-998-3988 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi dishes and sushi.

2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444

Primal Food & Spirits Wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonal sides and craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com

PRIMAL FOOD & SPIRITS

Café Meridian Mediterranean and American options.

2500 Meridian Pkwy.; 919-361-9333 Jamaica Jamaica Carribean food. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532 La Tropicale Café & Catering Caribbean cuisine.

4716 Hwy. 55; 919-638-8444 Sal’s Pizza & Restaurant Classic Italian dishes and pizza.

2103 Allendown Dr.; 919-544-1104 Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi.

4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078 Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100 GREENWOOD COMMONS (EXIT 278) Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313 Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441

Spice & Curry Traditional Indian dishes.

2105 E. N.C. 54; 919-544-7555

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian dishes.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102

RTP

N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods.

5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911

g u i d e

IMPERIAL CENTER (EXIT 282) MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist.

5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com

Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from house-made soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options.

5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8902; pageroadgrill.com

MORE RTP DINING Piney Point Grill and Seafood Bar American and Creole dishes inside DoubleTree Suites. 2515 Meridian Pkwy.; 919-361-4660 Spicy Green Gourmet Café & Catering Sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.

2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-220-6040

Thai Lanna Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-0808

Brigs at the Park Breakfast, salads and sandwiches.

4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473

bleu

live

Mediterranean

READERS’ FAVORITE

BRONZE WINNER

IBEST

Bistro

OF DURHAM 2014

READERS’ FAVORITE

BRONZE WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

Private Dining Room Outdoor Seating 1821 Hillandale Road | Durham

919.383.8502

www.bleuolivebistro.com bleuolivebistro

M a y

2 0 1 5

@bleuolivebistro

READERS’ FAVORITE

SILVER WINNER

IBEST OF DURHAM 2014

ASIAN BISTRO AND SUSHI BAR 4215 UNIVERSITY DR. 919-401-4488 SAKEBOMBDURHAM.COM SUN–WED 11AM-10PM THURS–SAT 11AM-11PM

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

97

d i n i n g

g u i d e

also check out these Chapel Hill area restaurants …

411 West The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com

Kalamaki Simple, well-prepared Greek street food dishes and salads; outdoor dining; beer and wine only.

431 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-7354; kalamakichapelhill.com

The Root Cellar (formerly Foster’s Market) Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more; beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-489-3944; rootcellarchapelhill.com

Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com

Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com

Roots Bakery, Bistro & Bar Farm-to-table American and Central American fusion; 161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160

Bin 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything – including breads and desserts – is made entirely in-house; all ABC permits. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969- 1155; bin54chapelhill.com

Kipos Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposgreektaverna.com

Breadmen’s A variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads and grilled meat, as well as daily soup and casserole specials. Breakfast served all day; vegetarian options; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com Buns Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients; beer and wine only. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com City Kitchen Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

201 S. Estes Dr., University Mall; 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com

La Residence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and lunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten- free options as well as delicious meats from the grill; beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com

Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com

Mixed The menu of fresh seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com

Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-967-9784; glasshalfullcarrboro.com

Oakleaf Farm-to-table menu specializing in French and Italian cuisine; all ABC permits. 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-533-6303; oakleafnc.com

EXPERIENCE A WtLD OF DINING

Spanky’s A Chapel Hill institution since 1977, the American bar and grill serves hamburgers, brown sugar baby back ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue; all ABC permits. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com Spicy 9 The menu of fresh seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Squid’s The menu of fresh seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Top Of The Hill/TOPO Distillery offering American food, like burgers, flatbreads and entree specials; outdoor dining. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; topofthehill.com Village Burgers Gourmet burgers, including options from lentils to chicken, with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots. 201 S. Estes Dr., University Mall; 919-240- 4008; villageburgerchapelhill.com Yogurt Pump Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors like mocha java and red velvet. Non-fat, low-fat and no sugar added available. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com

is Now in

Durham!

7021 HIGHWAY 751, #901 DURHAM

919-908-1006

OPEN 24/7!

We give AARP discounts

NORTHGATE 1058 W CLUB BLVD, DURHAM 919.286.4400 • NORTHGATEMALL.COM 98

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

1125 W. NC HWY 54 DURHAM

919-489-7300

M a y

2 0 1 5

Engagements brought to you by

Aikman & P helps

CLEVER CUPID

BY KELLY ARCHER PHOTO BY LINDSAY AIKMAN, LINDSAYAIKMANPHOTO.COM

W

hen Ashley Aikman moved to Durham in 2012, she didn’t know a soul. Friends convinced her to join online dating site OkCupid. Mark Phelps also happened to be a member.

Her profile, written with a touch of sarcasm, prompted Mark to ask her on a date. His profile, written with a touch of humor, prompted her to say yes. Their first few dates – to Beyu Caffe, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Triangle Brewing Company – sealed the deal for both parties. “He came up with such great date ideas that matched our interests and style that I knew he was a keeper,” Ashley says. Mark adds, “After our first few dates, I knew that she was the one, especially since she put up with me.”

After receiving her father’s blessing, he decided to surprise Ashley on Christmas morning with a ring she had fallen in love with. He hid

it in her stocking “under some lame bath accessories to throw her off.”

When she finally reached the bottom and pulled out the box, Mark bent down on one knee. “She started to tear up and kissed me but hadn’t said anything,” Mark says. “After a few seconds I asked, ‘Is that a yes?!’

Thankfully, it was.”

The two reside in Durham with their beloved dogs, Olivia and Ollie. Ashley is a hospital psychologist, and Mark works as a software engineer for Bronto Software. They plan to marry on January 9 at The Cotton Room. DM

Diamonds-Direct.com Where NC say’s ‘I Do!

ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR OUR WEEKLY ENEWSLETTER? GET IT IN YOUR INBOX EVERY THURSDAY! USE IT TO PLAN YOUR WEEKEND. GET THE LATEST IN RESTAURANT AND RETAIL NEWS. ENTER TICKET GIVEAWAYS. GO TO DURHAMMAG.COM TO SUBSCRIBE.

M a y

2 0 1 5

d u r h a m m a g . c o m

99

Weddings brought to you by

Annis & Goings

RACE TO THE ALTAR

BY DREE DEACON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMIE STAGGS, JAGGPHOTOGRAPHY.NET

I

zabela Annis and Kevin Goings exchanged vows at one of their favorite running spots, West Point on the Eno. “The best part of our wedding was really the whole idea of it – completely

spontaneous, simple, intimate [and] in a place that I think of as iconic for Durham,” Izabela says.

Avid runners, the pair met while jogging on the American Tobacco Trail in 2011. Three years later, they decided on a simple and impromptu wedding on a warm summer morning before a trip to British Columbia. “A wedding the day before our departure seemed like a great idea – the honeymoon had already been planned.”

The couple enjoyed their small ceremony in front of a gathering of their closest family and friends, one of whom officiated. They kept it local with flowers from Floral Dimensions and a wedding cake by Dulce Cafe. Following the wedding, the newlyweds invited their guests to lunch at blu seafood and bar.

Izabela is originally from Poland, and Kevin, a Marine veteran, is from Charlotte. They currently reside in Woodcroft. Kevin is a project manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, and Izabela works in the School of Pharmacy at UNC. DM

Want your wedding or engagement featured in our magazine? Email Amanda MacLaren at amanda@durhammag.com

100

D u r h a m

M a g a z i n e

Diamonds-Direct.com Where NC says, ”I Do!”

M a y

2 0 1 5

Christopher Designs

Photography: Bartosz Potocki

Crisscut

AVAILABLE AT...

CRABT R EE • RA LEIGH Selection, Education, Value & Guidance – Redefined.

4401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27612 • 919-571-2881 www.Diamonds-Direct.com CHARLOTTE • RALEIGH • BIRMINGHAM • RICHMOND • AUSTIN