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Our Latest Obsessions: Summer Bucket List Edition Where to go, and what to see and do during these precious weeks.
46 Worth the Drive: Hillsborough Ayr Mount’s bicentennial; the Riverwalk; WHUP radio. 54 The Best of Chapel Hill 2015 Results from our reader poll, back by popular demand. 88
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIANA BROUGH, MACKENZIE BROUGH PROPS AND EMILY TOTH Chapel Hill Magazine and Durham Magazine hosted the second annual Taste festival, a four-
day celebration of the area’s best food and drink. We were proud to partner with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina – a portion of this year’s proceeds has been donated to the nonprofit. A VIP Reception at Bar Lusconi hosted by Andrea Reusing, 2011 James Beard Winner for Best Chef: Southeast, kicked off the six events, followed by the Grand Taste Experience at the Durham Armory, a cider dinner featuring Foggy Ridge Cider at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, a Burger Smashdown at Fullsteam and an Artisan Cocktail Dinner at The Cookery. The festival wrapped up with an intimate Roots of North Carolina Dinner at Watts Grocery. Look for information on next year’s events through our Twitter page – @tastetheevent. CHM 10
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Farm to Fork expanded this year to include a dinner at Sarah P. Duke Gardens with five acclaimed North Carolina chefs, including Vivian Howard, and a fish fry featuring Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood. Of course, the signature event, the Farm to Fork Picnic, continued the tradition of pairing restaurants and farms to raise money for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. CHM 12
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For the 23rd consecutive year, hundreds of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students celebrated into the wee hours at Project Graduation, the late night, substance-free bash for graduating high schoolers and their guests. Held at the UNC Student Union, the night’s theme was “A Neon Graduation.” Thanks to individual and business donors, the blowout’s food and entertainment were free of charge and students enjoyed bounce houses, karaoke and games all night long. CHM
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families at UNC Hospitals, honors the memory of Sophie Steiner, a Chapel Hill teenager who died of cancer in August 2013. Tony Award-winning string band Red Clay Ramblers took the stage for an intimate performance. The festivities, emceed by UNC basketball commentator Eric Montross and WUNC Back Porch Music host Freddy Jenkins, featured a live auction of some incredible experiences and prizes graciously donated by members of the community. CHM
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and many others walked the runway at the High Heels & Hard Hats Fashion Show, held at University Place. Chapel Hill Magazine’s own Andrea Griffith Cash served as emcee. The evening raised more than $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. The models donned looks from Fine Feathers, Glee Kids and O’Neill’s. Aveda provided hair and makeup services. CHM 18
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The Friends of Moorefields hosted Moorefields on the Lawn, a fundraiser to celebrate its 230th anniversary. Built in 1785 as a summer home by Alfred Moore – a Revolutionary War military leader, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a founder of UNC – the home and its sprawling lawn and gardens provided an elegant backdrop for yard games, house tours, live music by The JazzTones and a buffet brunch catered by LaPlace. CHM July/August 2015 chapelhillmagazine.com
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The Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium played host to the annual SECU Family House Barbecue. Guests enjoyed live music by Big Fat Gap and a buffet-style dinner from Rocky Top Hospitality. Top of the Hill, Cave Taureau Wines and Coca-Cola Bottling of Durham provided refreshments throughout the evening, and Gary Crunkleton created a special “Bourbon Bramble” cocktail. The
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Golfers teed up for the 27th annual Carolina Kids Classic golf tournament at Finley Golf Course hosted by UNC’s football and men’s basketball coaches. Since the event was launched in 1988, it has raised more than $3.5 million. This year’s event raised $113,600 for families in need at the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. CHM
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NOT TO MISS 10 By 10 in the Triangle JULY 10-12, 16-19, 23-26 artscenterlive.org
If you enjoy the theater but have a hard time making it through a three-hour show, this international festival is a perfect – and timely – alternative. In its 14th year, the event showcases 10 brand-new, 10-minute plays known to leave the audience on the edge of their seats. Tickets: $16-$18.
The Old Ceremony brings their “Southern gothic” sound – and their new album – to Cat’s Cradle July 17 and 18.
The Old Ceremony JULY 17-18, 9PM catscradle.com
Known for their lush, “Southern gothic” sound, The Old Ceremony count The Beatles and Leonard Cohen as inspiration. After 10 years of touring and six critically acclaimed albums, the Chapel Hill natives will celebrate the release of their seventh record, Sprinter, with two nights of rockin’ shows. Tickets: $10-$12.
UNC Wellness Super Sprint Triathlon AUGUST 2, 7AM setupevents.com
Ease yourself into triathlons with this unintimidating course that’s perfect for beginners. Swim five laps, bike nine miles and then run a quick 5K. The event benefits the UNC Wellness Medical Fitness Scholarship Fund. Registration: $75.
Be Loud ‘15 AUGUST 28-29 beloudsophie.org
Guys and Dolls JULY 15-19, 24-25 playmakersrep.org
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Jam out to bands like Southern Culture on the Skids, John Howie Jr. & The Rosewood Bluff and more at Cat’s Cradle during the second annual event. All proceeds go to the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation and will support adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals. Weekend pass: $40. CHM
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Save the date now for these upcoming performances N.C. Stars in the Round Sat. Aug. 29
Best Coast Mon. Sept. 14, 7pm
This evening of music features performances from talented local artists covering a wide variety of genres. It’s a family-friendly excuse to spend the night dancing (and even to camp out overnight). Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; $15; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
The rock duo travels to North Carolina just a few months after the release of their newest album, California Nights, to offer fans a psychedelic account of nightlife in The Golden State. Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw; $20+; 336-525-2314; hawriverballroom.com
An Evening with the Watkins Family Hour Thu. Sept. 10, 7pm
Disgraced Sept. 16-Oct. 4
Singer-songwriters Sean and Sara Watkins of bluegrass group Nickel Creek bring together a variety of their musician friends for monthly jams in LA. Taking their show on the road, they’ve invited Fiona Apple, Don Heffington, Sebastian Steinberg and more to join them for unscripted evenings all over the country. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro; $15+; 919-967-9053; catscradle.com 26
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This drama by Ayad Akhtar examines the life of a man who loses touch with his Muslim heritage as he navigates the business realm. He must face the consequences of his distractions at a dinner party where friendly conversation quickly takes a serious turn. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
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Southern-born, Brooklyn-based trio The Lone Bellow will perform at the Haw River Ballroom on September 22.
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention Sept. 17-19
The Lone Bellow Tue. Sept. 22, 7pm
The ninth annual bluegrass convention includes contests, square dances, cook-offs, crafts and more. This year, the convention features new instructional workshops and musician showcases. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; $22; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
Foreign Fields and Kristin Diable open for the group known for their soulful sound or as they call it, “Brooklyn country music.” They’ll play songs from recent release, Then Came The Morning. Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw; $20+; 336-525-2314; hawriverballroom.com
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Carrboro Music Festival Sat. Sept. 26 & Sun. Sept. 27 Whether you like rock or bluegrass, jazz or country, you’ll surely find something you’ll love listening to at the 18th annual festival that always brings more than 150 acts to downtown Carrboro. Various Carrboro locations; Free; 919-918-7364; carrboromusicfestival.com
Rotating Repertory Oct. 2-Nov. 14 Deep Dish Theater Company will wrap up their 15-year stint at University Place
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with a rotating repertory of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard and John Patrick Shanley’s Outside Mullingar, two plays about “life, love and real estate.” Deep Dish Theater Company, 201 S. Estes Dr.; $28+; 919-968-1515; deepdishtheater.org
in politics, individual rights and the death of her brother. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $25+; 919-843-3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Oct. 8-11
Fresh off of the release of his sophomore album, Carry The Ghost, the indie singersongwriter returns to Chapel Hill to showcase his new music expressing existentialism and self-discovery. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro; $15+; 919-967-9053; catscradle.com
Join more than 60 bands at this jam-packed festival that goes beyond music and dance by celebrating arts and education. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; Youth tickets $16+, adult tickets $27+; 919-542-1746; shakorihills.org
Antigone Oct. 9-10, 8pm Witness Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche in one of Sophokles’ classic Greek tragedies as she plays a woman tangled
Noah Gundersen Sat. Oct. 10, 7pm
Seminar Oct. 14–Nov. 1 Follow playwright Theresa Rebeck’s story of young ambitious writers who seek out guidance from a well-known novelist who schools them in art, sex and power. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd.; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
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Arts and (More) Entertainment For more than a decade, Carolina Performing Arts has been a cultural pillar in town, bringing artists and orchestras in a breadth of styles to Chapel Hill. Now it will look to expand its impact with the creation of The Core@Carolina Square. The nearly 8,500-square-foot facility will house a studio, theater and innovation lab and will be a creative space for artists-in-residence, scientists, researchers, students and community members to connect, discuss, inspire and more. Set to open in August 2017 in the former University Square area, this arts hub will be part of the new Carolina Square development also featuring retail shops, offices, residential space, and a green space perfect for outdoor performances. „
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West End Poetry Festival Oct. 16-17 Enjoy poetry readings at the 10th annual festival featuring several well-known and promising poets of the Southeast region who deliver various poetic styles. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; free; 919-944-1075; westendpoetryfestival.org
Mariza Fri. Oct. 23, 8pm The Fado music diva revisits Chapel Hill to display the world music style that combines Arabic cadences, African and Brazilian rhythms, and Portuguese poetry and music. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $10+; 919-843-3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
An Evening with Jeffrey & Gabriel Kahane Mon. Oct. 26, 7:30pm This talented father and son make a stop in town to play the piano concerto of Maurice Ravel and musical selections from The Gershwin Songbook. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $18+; 919-733-2750; ncsymphony.org
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Dinner and a Movie Lights, camera, action … University Place is getting a movie theater! The 13-screen Silverspot Cinema is only the third location of the luxe cinema chain that hopes to elevate the movie-going experience with a green design, upgraded concessions, and a full-service restaurant and bar. Here are the five things you need to know about before its early fall opening.
You can get your indie movie on. Don’t worry, they’ll still play the comic book blockbusters, but they’ll also feature the best independent films and foreign films plus exclusive screenings of world-class ballets and operas. You’ll want to get there early (and not just for the previews). There’s not a bad seat in the house thanks to the extra-plush cinema chairs. But claim one of the leather recliners in the front row of each theater to really enjoy the show. You might just go there to eat. Even if you don’t buy a ticket, you can grab a quick bite there, and we don’t mean popcorn. The menu is still being finalized, but offerings at the first Silverspot theater included Vietnamese spring rolls, Atlantic salmon and yucca fries. You can bring wine into the theater. And beer and cocktails. Just order what you want at the full-service bar before the show – the seats have cup holders with room enough for a bottle of wine. You’ll get some Instagram-worthy pics there (before the movie, of course.) Not only are the theater, lobby and restaurant chic and modern, but they were all designed with energy efficiency in mind. Silverspot will have LED lighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures and variable volume HVAC systems.
Download This Playlist Give these songs a listen now so you’re ready to hum along at upcoming live performances.
The Lone Bellow “Call To War” (Haw River Ballroom, Sept. 22)
That 1 Guy “Whale Race” (Local 506, Oct. 1)
Lucinda Williams “Blue” (Memorial Hall, Oct. 2)
Buddy Guy “Every Time I Sing The Blues” (Memorial Hall, Oct. 3)
The Districts “Long Distance” (Cat’s Cradle, Oct. 31)
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Umusuna, Memories Before History Fri. Nov. 6, 8pm Sankai Juku, a company known for their unique dance style called butoh that encompasses theatrical elements, talc-covered dancers and abrupt movements, will captivate the audience. Their show, created by choreographer, director and designer Ushio Amagatsu, examines the formation of the world and its related mysteries. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $19+; 919-8433333; carolinaperformingarts.org
Peter and the Starcatcher Nov. 18–Dec. 12 Experience the journey of a novice Starcatcher and an orphan traveling the high seas in what’s been called a grown-up’s prequel to Peter Pan. Featuring over 100 memorable characters, this play is based on the novel Peter and the Starcatcher by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. PlayMakers, 250 Country Club Rd.; $15+; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org
Carrboro Film Festival Sat. Nov. 21 & Sun. Nov. 22 Aside from local, national and international film screenings, those attending this 10th annual event can hear from special guests, participate in workshops and more. Carrboro ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro; Ticket prices vary, but numerous events are free; 919-929-2787; carrborofilmfestival.com
Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 Sun. Nov. 22, 7:30pm Join the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra as they play music written by the Russian composer. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron Ave.; $18+; 919-733-2750; ncsymphony.org CHM
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ells Tower’s “Seven Postcards from an Orange County Childhood” falls on page 100 of Amazing Place: What North Carolina Means to Writers, but one of the joys of any anthology is the freedom to open it wherever you like. Edited by Marianne Gingher and featuring authors like locals Bland Simpson, Belle Boggs and Stephanie Elizondo Griest, the collection moves geographically from the mountains through the Piedmont to the sound country, with brilliantly crafted stories that range from quirky to deeply poignant. Simply find your spot and dig in. Even if you’ve lived here for just a short time, there’s still a good chance that you’ll come across a passage so familiar that for a moment, you’ll believe you could have written it. Take the imagery from Wells’ childhood, which is both local and universal: the penny collection swapped for a Cheerwine, the fires boys set to burn away their boredom, the “old and dangerous” high school girls who will kiss in the kudzu. A good summer read should do many things – among them, make you laugh out loud, hold your breath, then sigh and nod. Amazing Place will, proving that what North Carolina means to these writers is often what it means to all of us. – Virginia Robinson
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See a movie under the stars. The town’s movie series will show free family-friendly films like Muppets from Space and Star Trek on the Wallace Parking Deck every Thursday night at sundown (usually around 8:30 p.m.), with popcorn and games to boot. For $5, enjoy Outdoor Movies on the Green in Southern Village. Upcoming movie selections and times are posted on southernvillage.com.
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urrounded by acres of gardens – herbs, berries and the first crops of Camellia sinensis that will one day be harvested and roasted into tea – the open-air Honeysuckle Tea House is about as close to a modern-day tree house as it gets. Designed by architect Giles Blunden, who also designed the first Weaver Street Market, the space is propped up on four reused shipping containers and, while completely covered, has no walls but an excellent crossbreeze that keeps it temperate even during the dog days of summer. Behind the counter, rows of glass jars bear herbal blends meant for steeping into tea and infusing into sodas. A blender whirs property-grown produce into smoothies. A four-handled tap serves up not beer, but locally made kombucha, and organic baked treats beckon from a display case. Every herb and much of the tea is grown on-site and managed by a team of professional herbalists. If you’ve got a question – about tea, yes, or about holistic remedies in general – here you can find an expert answer. Or, out yonder behind the teahouse is a Yome, a yurt-dome (layman’s terms: teepee-tent) hybrid, where one-onone holistic consultations take place. “We’re a farmstand,” co-owner Megan Toben says of Honeysuckle’s roots. Opened just over a year ago, the project is a collaboration among Pickards
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Meadow Eco-Institute, The Abundance Foundation and EastWest Organics. Many of the herbs are infused into essential oils or blended into teas sold at the teahouse and also online. “It’s also about education and empowerment,” Megan says. To that end, the staff offers a robust schedule of classes on everything from herbal medicine and seasonal flower design to Qigong and mindfulness techniques. Honeysuckle’s mission is rooted in education and a
natural, holistic approach to well-being, but it’s also simply “a safe space,” Megan says. “All are welcome here.” There’s live music every Friday and Saturday, and folks often come to just hang out and enjoy a community gathering spot. And a few necessities are still available: Coffee is always brewing, and there is Wi-Fi. It’s a place to treat as a weekend morning activity or an all-day escape, a co-working space or a living room. “People need this,” Megan says. “They tell us what a breath of fresh air it is for them.” Quite literally. – Jessie Ammons
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BEHIND THE MUSIC
NOW’S THE TIME Visit your favorite downtown restaurants, shops and sights while our college town is relatively quiet.
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Sawyer Sessions, Season 1 is an album to throw on in the heat of the afternoon, sitting on a front porch swing while sipping an Arnold Palmer. In honor of Record Store Day in April, Yep Roc Records released Redeye’s CD and LP, a companion to the YouTube video channel of the same name that features various artists’ acoustic performances at restaurants, galleries, shops and private homes within the roughly four square miles of Hillsborough. It combines the best of the first season of the series and includes songs from the likes of Chatham County Line, Mandolin Orange, Chuck Prophet and Peggy Sue, filmed and recorded in locales such as Teer House, Mystery Brewing, Uniquitiques and The Wooden Nickel. You can catch new YouTube episodes on the second Thursday of every month. Subscribe to the channel by visiting youtube.com/sawyersessions. – Amanda MacLaren
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Let the works of art at Ackland Art Museum inspire your own works of art every second Saturday of the month. Artist and Director of External Affairs Amanda Hughes leads each free workshop in “creative exploration” of a particular exhibited piece. All levels are welcome and no reservation is necessary; just bring paper and any drawing utensils you like. Summer dates include July 11 and August 8, from 10 a.m. to noon.
With daylight pushing well into the evening, get some fresh air, exercise and an art fix at the Second Friday ArtWalk. Download the map from the website and choose any of the 33 participating venues that stretch from Carrboro’s Town Hall to the Chapel Hill Art Gallery on East Franklin. Upcoming dates include July 10 and August 14, from 6-9 p.m.
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Experience the power of forgiveness and the joy of making a book during the FRANK Gallery’s Forgiveness Book Project. Pick up the materials and instructions you’ll need at FRANK on Friday, August 14 from 6-9 p.m. Then attend the workshop on Saturday, August 22, to make and place your creation in the Forgiveness Book Library.
Cool down with gelato at The Goat! The Fearrington Village cafe now serves up flavors made from ingredients like Maple View Farm cream and local strawberries. Chef Colin Bedford says, “The Fearrington Tea is my favorite by far.”
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THE 411 ON SUMMER CONCERTS Music in the Meadow Concert Series July 11 & August 8, briarchapelnc.com From 5 to 8 p.m., Briar Chapel by Newland Communities will host an afternoon filled with live music and local food and drinks to help you unwind after a busy week. The concerts are free of charge, but canned food will be collected to benefit CORA Food Pantry. Sweet Carolina Summer Music Series Through July 30, universityplacenc.com Get ready to shag dance as University Place hosts outdoor beach music on Thursday evenings. Grab a lawn chair and catch North Carolina favorite Band of Oz performing July 16. Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series Through August 28, bynumfrontporch.org Enjoy fine music and local eats under an open sky. Don’t miss budding Chapel Hill artist Matt Phillips as he plays soulful melodies on August 21.
A Southern Summer at Southern Village Through September 20, southernvillage.com Pack a picnic and spend your Sunday evenings on the Village Green. Hillsborough’s Idlewild South, The Allman Brothers Band tribute band, will take the stage on July 26. Meadowmont Music Series Through October 17, meadowmontvillage.com Fill your Saturday evenings with outdoor entertainment. This year, back by popular demand, bluegrass band Tim Stambaugh and His Trio of Friends return on July 18. Concerts for a Cause Through October 18, lupineproductionsnc.com Raising money for local charities, this monthly series offers family-friendly bands, activities and delicious food in Pittsboro. Big Fat Gap and Town Mountain will entertain the audience on July 12 to benefit Haw River Assembly. – Kayla Anderson
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is famous for taking puppets to a whole new level in its annual summer show. Check out their
mind-boggling shows at the Forest Theatre from August 1 to September 13 – Fridays at 6:20 p.m. or Sundays at 2:20 p.m. or 6:20 p.m.
Head to Tanja Cole’s Aqua Zumba class at the Briar Chapel pool (Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., $8). You’ll be amazed how much fun you can have – and how many calories you can burn – doing choreographed moves to songs like “Proud Mary” and “I Will Survive.”
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Take advantage of a bounty of garden-fresh goodies by shopping LoMo Market.
PORTABLE PRODUCE Growing up in Rougemont, local agriculture was a normal part of Guenevere Abernathy’s life. “Neighbors would leave baskets of squash, zucchini and cucumbers on each other’s stoop,” she remembers. “You only ate tomatoes between July and September. That’s just how it was.” A few years back, while working in land conservation, the UNC grad realized that “all of my friends love going to the farmers’ market, but they just don’t have the time. It becomes a special occasion for a lot of people.” She got to wondering. “How can we do this so it’s not an errand?” Her answer? LoMo Market, a truck selling local produce, meat and culinary goodies throughout the Triangle. (The best way to stay truly up to date is to follow @LoMoMarket on Twitter; there are now three trucks.) You can walk into and through LoMo, making it more of a mobile market than a food truck. “Pretty much anything that can be made, grown or harvested in North Carolina, we’ve got,” Guenevere says. “You can really put together a full meal.” – Jessie Ammons
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Get a taste of early summer by picking your own berries at one of these area farms: Patchwork Berry Farm (Chapel Hill, blueberries); Ayrshire Farm (Pittsboro, blueberries); Busy Bee Farm (Pittsboro, blueberries and blackberries); Herndon Hills Farm (Durham, blueberries and blackberries); Whitted Bowers Farm (Cedar Grove, blueberries); Cedar Grove Farm (Cedar Grove, blueberries). Tip: Call to check on availability.
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With school out, pile the kids in the car and head to the Chapel Hill Public Library. Take the little ones to Pajama Story Time, check out Science in the Stacks or let your teen escape to Bad Movie Friday (and, no, you can’t go to that last one, even though it sounds ironically awesome). CHM
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ADD A TRIP TO HILLSBOROUGH TO YOUR SUMMER TO-DO LIST BY JESSIE AMMONS
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Yep, 200 years. William Kirkland built his
plantation home, Ayr Mount, in 1815, and it still stands today, wonderfully preserved. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it remained in the family until 1985. And speaking of family, William’s relatives include the wealthiest man in North Carolina, the author of the official state song and the author of the state’s first novel (appropriate for Hillsborough, home to many renowned authors). Throughout most of the year, tours of the Federal-era home are available. Modest in its exterior appearance, Ayr Mount is splendidly grand inside, and you’ll learn all about its restoration, furniture and decorative arts collection. If you can’t make it to a tour, stroll the Poet’s Walk, a mile-long trail around Ayr Mount. The path takes you all across the grounds, including the Kirkland family cemetery. In fact, it continues on to the Eno River’s banks where, ultimately, it joins with the new Riverwalk.
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Park, a county space or at its main entrance downtown. Already,
young students using the path as an outdoor classroom and office employees stretching their legs fill the corridor by day, and runners, walkers and bikers by evening and night. Don’t wait until then to visit, but mark your calendar for this November, when local artist Patrick Dougherty will build a massive natural art installation along the Riverwalk. Patrick’s known worldwide for his “stickwork,” or huge structures created entirely out of trees and branches. The end result is sort of akin to a fantasy tree house for grown-ups – something you simply have to see to understand.
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Bob Burtman is bringing an eclectic radio station to an eclectic town.
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uning in to Bob Burtman
talk about Hillsborough is like listening to a good novel on tape. “You come to Hillsborough, and you get a sense of place that you don’t get in a lot of places,” he says. “People who visit here feel something palpable. And then you start to break it down: What makes any place unique is its combination of architecture, physical characteristics, landscape, local business and local retail. Hillsborough has those. And people are friendly; they’re warm. There’s a personality to it. There’s this interesting mix of new South and old South, where the two components are actually getting along and appreciating what each brings to the table. It’s a unique cultural blend that somehow works.” It’s this passion for place that led Bob and a core group of friends to fundraise and start Hillsborough’s first community radio station, WHUP 104.7, which will be on the air by late July if all goes as planned. “All a good community radio station does, essentially, is reflect [its community] well,” he says. Tune in for an “eclectic mix” of news, public affairs programs and live music, hosted by local hosts, including Bob. Broadcasting live music is especially unique. Bands on the road to performances in Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh will stop by the WHUP studio to play “in a relaxed, living room way,” Bob says. “Not just the band doing what it does in concert. It will be folks hanging around, jamming a little bit.” The decidedly Hillsborough spin is WHUP’s attitude: old-school and easygoing. “We’re not taking ourselves too seriously,” Bob says. “This is supposed to
be an enjoyable experience for everyone.” If you’re not near a radio, tune in to WHUP’s live stream on its website, whupfm.org, where there will also be program archives and listening on demand. And if this sounds like your kind of fun,
Bob urges folks to get involved. That’s the point of community radio. They’re always looking for volunteers, from on-air hosts to technical and administrative support. “Really, this is a group effort,” he says. “We’re going to have fun.” CHM
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chef’s spring tasting menu ($150), and I asked for the vegetarian version ($125). This would ensure we’d each try nine dishes, including a cheese course and a pre-dessert. Say yes to the bread. Our eyes widened when head waiter Daniel Levy offered our pick of breads, from cornbread to petite ciabatta. We both spread a gratuitous amount of the Vermont Creamery sea salt butter on each piece. Worth every calorie.
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Look for parting gifts. We were sent on our way with caramels, chocolates and two jars of jelly small enough to top a biscuit or two. A sweet ending for a sweet evening. – Jessica Stringer
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BUSINESS LUNCH SPOT Platinum Weathervane Gold 411 West Silver Top of the Hill Bronze TIE Carolina Crossroads Restaurant & City Kitchen
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KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Platinum Elmo’s Diner Gold Mellow Mushroom Silver The Loop Pizza Grill Bronze Brixx Wood Fired Pizza SANDWICHES Platinum Merritt’s Store and Grill Gold Neal’s Deli Silver Sandwhich Bronze Fig & Honey PLACE FOR VEGETARIANS/ HEALTHY FOOD Platinum Mediterranean Deli Gold Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Silver Weaver Street Market Bronze Whole Foods Market BURGER Platinum Al’s Burger Shack Gold Buns Silver Five Guys Bronze The Loop Pizza Grill FRIES Platinum Al’s Burger Shack Gold Five Guys Silver Buns Bronze Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom BARBECUE Platinum Allen & Son Gold The Pig Silver Crook’s Corner Bronze Mama Dip’s Kitchen ASIAN FOOD Platinum Lantern Gold Jujube Silver Lime & Basil Bronze Merlion SUSHI Platinum Akai Hana Gold Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Silver Oishii
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AL’S BURGER SHACK
BURGER BREAKDOWN Let’s go beyond the obvious – “Flavor first,” says Al Bowers of Al’s Burger Shack, knowing that’s a given – and into an advanced study of his Classic Burger: THE HISTORY Although he possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of old-school chains like
Tastee Freez and Big Boy, Al’s own past inspires him most. “This is my favorite meal. A burger, fries and a vanilla milkshake. I vividly remember being 7 or 8 years old at a place … in Chase City, Virginia, where my mother grew up. Sitting at that counter, having that burger. It changed my life. I feel like I’ve always been chasing that.” THE PHYSICS The lettuce is shredded because it stays in place better and creates a nest for
Roma tomatoes, whose small size help keep them in place. Al loves Martin’s Potato Rolls for their softness, density and strength: “These buns have a strong hinge, and they hold everything in place with a snug fit.” Of the cheese, he says, “You have to have ‘meltability.’ American is the way to go.” THE ART Sometimes, the eyes call the shots. “I love red onion on burgers,” says Al. Why? “It’s just a prettier onion.” Remember, a thing of beauty is a joy for … well, for as long as you can keep yourself from biting into it. – Virginia Robinson
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BEST STEAKHOUSE
BIN 54
BEHIND THE BEEF When you ask Executive Chef Kevin Draper and General Manager Jared Blum what they do to make Bin 54 a great restaurant, their answer is simply, “Whatever it takes.” Here are a few more of their thoughts on what is quickly becoming a destination steakhouse. WHAT IS BIN 54’S TAKE ON THE ULTIMATE STEAKHOUSE EXPERIENCE?
TELL US ABOUT A REWARDING DAY YOU’VE HAD AT THE RESTAURANT.
KEVIN We’re focusing on a great time and a great experience
JARED Graduation day was a great day for us. We served
here. We’re a steakhouse, but our guests should expect fine dining. You won’t come in, place your order and get your food in 20 minutes. It takes your night; we want people to feel relaxed.
a tremendous number of people, served a lot of good wine and everyone enjoyed themselves. Another thing I really love about this job is any time we can teach our guests about something, like wine, during their experience. That’s always a lot of fun. KEVIN For me, a great day here is just everything falling into place, everything working out the way it should. When we have a good flow in the kitchen and we’re happy, that’s a great day for me. And usually that’s when all the guests leave happy – because it just kind of flows through everything. – Virginia Robinson
WHAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD OF BIN 54? JARED The consistency and quality of everything we do. The
minute you walk through the door, you’re greeted with a smile. Your steak is cooked to perfection. We have a sommelier in-house to help choose a perfect wine pairing. Top to bottom, every time you’re here, you’ll have the same great experience.
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Think beyond Sky Blue. Carolina Brewery’s just added a new pale ale to the lineup, and it’s one worth ordering. The American Style Pale Ale is brewed with a mixture of three different hops layered over a two-row malt, which adds a robust depth that counterbalances the hops’ bitterness. The result is a clean, smooth and refreshing drink that will complement and not compete with whatever you’re grilling.
Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Mystery’s variation of a traditional weisse beer, Wanderer Moon, uses rye and oats (instead of wheat) and a saison yeast to create a tart beer with a round, bready undertone. There are also a few dry hops thrown in there, brewed just enough to lend their citrus essence and not their bitterness. It’s a style of beer traditionally served with syrup, and Mystery carries on that tradition: Choose a sweet raspberry or sweet-tart black currant, served in a little dose on the side so you can add to your taste. By the end of the glass, you’ve hit every flavor profile.
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CROWD PLEASER Originally, Steel String created a TABLE saison to donate a portion of sales to the local nonprofit. It was such a hit that they kept the recipe, which uses a South Carolina yeast from fruits like plums and peaches, and morphed the name to Turn Table. Turn Table is approachable, with enough characteristic saison flavor to please fans of the French and Belgian style, but not so much that a novice would prefer something else. As a session saison, it’s low in alcohol and meant for drinking throughout a hot afternoon. – Jessie Ammons
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If light beers just aren’t your thing, no matter how hot the weather, then go for The Intimidator at Top of the Hill. On tap for the summer, their double IPA uses hops from North Carolina’s mountains to create a citrusy, malty, perfectly bitter whammy of a brew. It’s a hearty, stand-alone choice probably best suited for stargazing or dock sitting.
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COFFEE SHOP Platinum Caffe Driade Gold Open Eye Cafe Silver Cafe Carolina and Bakery Bronze Jessee’s Coffee & Bar CAKES/PASTRIES Platinum Sugarland Gold Weaver Street Market Silver Southern Season Bronze The Phoenix Bakery
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ITALIAN FOOD Platinum 411 West Gold Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel Silver Tarantini Bronze Panciuto STEAKHOUSE Platinum Bin 54 Gold The Farm House Restaurant Silver Russell’s Steakhouse Bronze Carolina 1663 MEXICAN FOOD Platinum Carrburritos Gold Fiesta Grill Silver Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Bronze Margaret’s Cantina FRENCH FOOD Platinum Provence Gold Kitchen Silver La Residence SEAFOOD Platinum Squid’s Gold Nantucket Grill Silver TIE Glasshalfull & Provence Bronze Talulla’s COMFORT FOOD/ SOUTHERN FOOD Platinum Mama Dip’s Gold Crook’s Corner Silver Acme Bronze Merritt’s Store & Grill MEDITERRANEAN Platinum Mediterranean Deli Gold Kipos Greek Taverna Silver Talulla’s Bronze City Kitchen
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GLOBAL EATS IT ALL STARTED WHEN FOUR COLLEGE FRIENDS BONDED OVER FOOD…
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riends Nate Adams, Ali Safavi, Yin Song and Chela Tu spent many nights at UNC around a table making dumplings. “Any time we threw a party, we ended up in the kitchen,” Nate says. But the roots for those gatherings were planted years earlier as they grew up separately around the globe as cultural transplants (in a different country than their parents’ native country). Nate lived in Taiwan thanks to his American parents’ work and remembers the weekly Sunday beach trips that always ended at a little dumpling shop right by the ocean. “Dumplings were like my macaroni and cheese,” Nate fondly recalls. Years later in college, the group’s attempts to recreate the comfort food of their youth were a way to tame the culture shock, and they soon saw “no reason kids of the South [couldn’t] enjoy real dumplings.” The canary yellow Chirba Chirba truck arrived on the scene during the first wave of trucks in 2011. Dumplings, they discovered after pulling a few all-nighters, were a labor-intensive product. Now the team has the routine down: A truck crew arrives a few hours before the service to prep, and this happens twice a day, every single day. (Their record is 10,000 dumplings in a week.)
“We’re very limited in space,” Nate says. “It forces you to be creative with [the ingredients] you have.” Still, the crowds keep coming for their Asian street fare including the “Poultry-geist,” a chicken-and-turkey dumpling made with habaneros and ghost chilies. Nate’s the only original founder still involved with the truck on a daily basis (he bought out the others’ shares), and he dabbles in a little bit of everything, including marketing, bookkeeping and, yes, dumpling-making. “When I was a kid, I wanted to be a fireman, and that’s what I do now – I put out fires all day,” he says with a laugh. – Jessica Stringer
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• Fridays Uncorked kicks off every weekend with themed tastings. Explore wine by region or beers and ciders by type. On the calendar this summer are wines from Oregon, Austria and Sonoma, and samplings of beers and ciders that pair well with Fourth of July fare. For the full schedule of events, check out southernseason.com.
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WHILE YOU CAN ALWAYS GRAB A FAVORITE BOTTLE AND GO, SOUTHERN SEASON INVITES YOU TO STAY AND SIP AWHILE. SOME OPPORTUNITIES TO DO THAT: • Last Saturday Food and Wine Pairing marries four delicious recipes with the perfect wine. You’ll learn cooking techniques and the reasoning for pairing selections with the flavors in each dish. For example, the class on July 25 includes a sparkling wine alongside Chapel Hill Creamery Carolina Moon Cheese tarts.
• Summer’s the perfect time to learn more about California’s food and wine scene. Indulge at the Taste of California Wine Dinner on August 6, which will pair wine selections from the Golden State with fresh ingredients like avocado, salmon and ginger.
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RETAIL GIFT STORE Platinum Southern Season Gold Cameron’s Silver SOUTH Bronze Ackland Museum Store FINE JEWELRY Platinum Grimball Jewelers Gold Wentworth and Sloan Jewelers Silver William Travis Jewelry Bronze Creative Metalsmiths FASHION JEWELRY Platinum Light Years Gold Cameron’s Silver SOUTH Bronze Ten Thousand Villages
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LIGHT YEARS
CROWN JEWEL THE LIGHT THAT’S BEEN ON FOR 30 YEARS DOWNTOWN
Keaton, who says, “Customers come in and say, ‘I need to get a
gift, but I have to get something for myself, too.’” And because everything is so affordable, Shift Leader Victoria Squires adds with a laugh, “They’ll say, ‘This one is a gift, and these three things are for me!’” The store, founded and still owned by spouses Phyllis and
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alking into Light Years is like walking into your best friend’s jewelry box. The shop on East Franklin Street is the smallest of three locations, but every inch manages to catch your eye: rows of gold and silver studs and hoops lining the wall beside dainty charms and dramatic pendants, candles and other small gifts waiting on shelves beneath sun hats that dangle from the ceiling. And just as you do with your best friend and her favorite bracelet, you wind up saying, “Ooh, I love that! I want it!” It happens every day, according to Assistant Manager Ashley
Drew Maultsby, has thrived on Franklin for 30 years, enjoying a kind
of longevity few retail places do. Manager Tess Kenlan chalks it up to the sweet relationship between the little shop and the eclectic mix of passersby, including “The funky people, the New Age people, the classic people. Everyone comes in and gets a positive vibe.” Ashley adds, “The store is very cozy, very homey.” And Victoria finishes the thought: “Very Chapel Hill.” – Virginia Robinson
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SHARPLY DRESSED SINCE 2000, WOMEN HAVE FLOCKED TO SUSAN COKER’S BOUTIQUE FOR UNIQUE LINES, CONTEMPORARY CAREER WEAR AND MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE DRESSES. HERE ARE OUR FAVORITE STAR-SPANGLED LOOKS FOR SUMMER.
Block out the sun’s rays while looking good.
Eric Javits hat, natural and white, $176.95.
Frame your face with this stunning pair. TG earrings, $39.95.
Light enough for the summer but gorgeous for every season.
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Leah silk hand-painted scarf, $69.95.
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Pair with a jean jacket and any pants or shorts.
Cartise navy and white top, $129.95.
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PERSONAL BEST We asked Becky Broun, who co-owns The Children’s Store with her mom Jeanette Falk (they run it with longtime manager Christine Coventry), to share her personal “Best of” list: • The best place to grab a bite is Sandwhich – the Outrageous BLT is just crazy good. • The best place to shop for a gift for kids is The Children’s Store, of course, but for friends, Cameron’s is a favorite because it always has unique and fun gifts. • The best nonprofit in Chapel Hill is FRANK Gallery because it showcases so many of the amazing artists we have in this town.
• The best place to watch a sporting event is the Dean Dome for UNC basketball when I am lucky and get a ticket, but I usually am too nervous about the game to watch it in public and prefer my living room with the TV sound turned down so I can listen to Jones Angell and Eric Montross call the game. • The best hidden gem is the trail at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve because it’s a peaceful hike and shows the important work that the Triangle Land Conservancy does in our county. – Jessica Stringer
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WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE Platinum Dina Porter Gold Monkee’s of Chapel Hill Silver Uniquities Bronze TIE Sofia’s Boutique & Fine Feathers MENSWEAR Platinum Julian’s Gold O’Neill’s Clothing Silver Gentlemen’s Corner Bronze Jos. A. Bank CHILDREN’S STORE Platinum The Children’s Store Gold The Red Hen Silver Puddle Baby Bronze Cameron’s HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Platinum SOUTH Gold Night Gallery/ Branching Out Silver Hill Country Woodworks Bronze Dovecote Style at Fearrington
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SUMMER READS WHETHER YOU SPEND YOUR SUMMER READING ENGROSSING NOVELS OR INFORMATIVE NONFICTION, HERE A FEW RECOMMENDATIONS STRAIGHT FROM FLYLEAF OWNER JAMIE FIOCCO:
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SHOTGUN LOVESONGS By Nickolas Butler “A wonderful debut novel – just a great story about five friends growing up, moving away and coming back to a small Wisconsin town.” JUST MERCY By Bryan Stevenson “For the nonfiction reader, a moving story of a young lawyer who defends the underdogs in the criminal justice system and poses a
great argument for the application of compassion in this system. It’s been compared to To Kill A Mockingbird.” THE WRIGHT BROTHERS By David McCullough “McCullough is famous for his biographies, and this one doesn’t disappoint. He’s chronicled the backstory of the two Wright brothers and their development of the flying machine (with a nice tie-in to North Carolina, of course!).”
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SLOW HORSES By Mick Herron “What happens to British Intelligence officers who make mistakes? They’re assigned to a career of useless paper shuffling, but, of course, these ‘slow horses’ sometimes strike upon something serious and prove they’re not washed up. A quirky cast of characters and devious internal politicking make for good plots. Mick Herron is perhaps the most literary thriller writer around; his writing is a delight.”
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RETAIL THERAPY A NEW NAME – AND A NEW VIBE – AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
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he shopping destination formerly known as University Mall has never looked so good. With a fresh new appearance — and a new name — University Place takes home the title for best place to shop ‘til you drop for the third year in a row. Recent additions like Planet Fitness, Aveda Chapel Hill and Kidzu Children’s Museum have livened up the 42-year-old mall that’s on its way to becoming even more of a food and entertainment hot spot. Property developer Madison Marquette says it hopes to attract visitors who want more than the “cookie-cutter” mall experience, and a few new offerings will do just that. Silverspot Cinema, an upscale movie theater with a restaurant and lounge, is set to open in early fall, along with Mexican restaurant Tacos y Tequila. And ice cream lovers are in for a sweet treat — a Maple View Mobile kiosk opens this month, bringing their scoops from the farm to the shopping center. – Rachel Herzog
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CONSIGNMENT STORE Platinum PTA Thrift Shop Gold The Stock Exchange Silver My Secret Closet Bronze Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Durham and Orange Counties
PLACE FOR GLASSES Platinum Chapel Hill Eyecare Gold Carrboro Family Vision Silver 20/20 Eyeworks Bronze Eye Care Center
GARDEN STORE Platinum Southern States Gold Fifth Season Gardening Company Silver Piedmont Feed and Garden Center Bronze Niche Gardens
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PLACE TO GET A MASSAGE Platinum Spa at Fearrington Gold Massage Envy Spa Silver Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Bronze Forever Young Spa FITNESS FACILITY Platinum UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont Gold Duke Center for Living at Fearrington Silver O2 Fitness Bronze Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA PILATES/YOGA STUDIO Platinum Carrboro Yoga Company Gold Franklin Street Yoga Center Silver Studio East 54 Bronze Chapel Hill Pilates CLEANERS Platinum A Cleaner World Gold H2Only Cleaners Silver Plaza Dry Cleaners Bronze Perfect Image Cleaners MECHANIC Platinum Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center Gold Auto Logic Silver Al’s Garage Bronze Performance AutoMall
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DOGGONE GOOD CARE We asked the four vets
DR. MICHELLE DROKE “The most rewarding part of my job is being a part of families and watching pets grow.”
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DR. MEGAN HARRIS “I have two dogs, two cats and five chickens. They are all very unique. Owen, a boxer mix, lost function in his rear legs as a young dog and underwent surgery and physical therapy to recover his ability to walk. He has been going strong for almost 10 years!”
to “paws” and chat about their careers, memorable moments and their own pets:
DR. PATRICIA M. PAGEL-SMITH “Cutting away the plastic rings that had entrapped a docile snake and seeing how relieved he was to move freely again remains a treasured experience for me.”
DR. DEB STINE “I knew I wanted to be a vet when I had worked in research and wanted to heal animals instead of testing them.”
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WILL JOHNSON BUILDING COMPANY
HOME IMPROVEMENT FOR 20 YEARS, WILL JOHNSON BUILDING COMPANY HAS BEEN MAKING THE KITCHENS AND BATHS OF CHAPEL HILL LOOK GOOD. WE ASKED THREE KEY MEMBERS OF THE 11-PERSON TEAM ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS. “The moments when our clients first see their designs come to life on paper. It’s those beginning loose sketches and diagrams that depict all of the many ideas and needs taking shape as one unifying concept.” BEN, WILL’S SON AND VP OF PL ANNING/DESIGN
“Making the connection with the homeowner. When a homeowner feels that they can say that they don’t like something, I love it. It means that they feel comfortable in the design process and will ultimately lead to having a product that they love and is their own.” REBECCA, BEN’S WIFE AND VP OF SELECTIONS/INTERIORS
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“When the homeowner gets excited and can start to see things come together.” ELIZABETH TEMPLETON, DESIGNER/ SELECTIONS COORDINATOR
BEST HOTEL
THE CAROLINA INN
RESTAURANT REDUX THE CAROLINA INN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR GET A MAKEOVER
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ure, The Carolina Inn won in the hotel category, but it’s the restaurant that’s getting special attention this summer. Since the first of June, the dining area has temporarily moved to the lobby as Carolina Crossroads undergoes a major renovation. The dining experience will be decidedly different beginning in September: The bar will seat twice as many and will be connected to the restaurant, some lighter fare will be offered, the terrace will feature an inviting fire pit with lounge seating and the white tablecloths will be gone. In general, think a more open, modern space and a more relaxed environment. (Plus, a market will be added where the current buffet room is. Open from 6 a.m. to 6
p.m., it will offer pastries, snacks and ready-made sandwiches and salads.) The idea is to distinguish the restaurant from the inn. “If anyone’s coming to The Carolina Inn to eat, they’re not saying they’re coming to Crossroads to eat,” says GM Mark Sherburne. Another goal? To get more locals to dine in. Fridays on the Front Porch draws hundreds of nearby residents. But they don’t necessarily think to return on a different day just to enjoy a meal. Mark believes The Carolina Inn should be not only a regular mealtime destination but also one that comes to mind for happy hour, particularly for university employees, who don’t even need to move their car in order to have a beer after work with friends.
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AS AN EDUCATOR, it has always been my hope for students to grow in my classroom as leaders and citizens in their communities. In fact, to me this is the most basic function and purpose of public education. Even as legislators, reformers, experts and pundits continually try to redefine, expand and quantify what exactly a quality education looks like and what a quality teacher does – the commitment to developing students as individuals should not be lost or minimized. ... What all students need is a quality teacher who cares about them, is willing to challenge them and is committed to developing them into more thoughtful and engaged citizens.” JAMIE SCHENDT, Carrboro High School Teacher
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“When I go to list houses, a lot of times I see furniture that doesn’t really match the house,” Emilie says. “That’s fine, but I think for modern houses to find their best expression, it’s best to either have some modern furniture or minimize the amount of clutter.”
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Emilie considers her office a sanctuary. It was a guest room when the Huins purchased the house. “It’s bright, and you can’t beat the view,” she says. OPPOSITE Emilie went online and found plans for a modernist chicken coop. It mirrors the house and even features the same siding.
ceilings, wide hallways and an open floor plan. “Something that we both love about the house is the sense of presence,” Alex says. “When you walk in, it’s just so open and clean. It reverberates with your frame of mind. It puts you in a certain mood.” It’s not too long before 6-year-old Lola and 4-year-old Jack come running through the front foyer area. Amazingly, the home doesn’t lose that sense of presence amid the lifestyles of two young and active kids. “We definitely have certain areas that feel pristine and almost staged,” Emilie says. 90
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Notice how Jack’s bright rug, bed linens and artwork pop against the white walls.
“But then we have a lot of flex space for the kids, too. It feels livable.” FORWARD THINKING Livable is what the couple wanted when they moved to Chapel Hill just over six years ago. Well, that and a modern design. “It’s been a passion of both of ours ever since we were kids,” Alex, a family practitioner, says of modernism. His father, Alain Huin, was an industrial designer who worked for Charles Eames in California. (Charles and his wife, Ray, are now iconic in the school of modern architecture and furniture design.) “For Christmas, Eames gave us a whole set of different colors of fiberglass dining chairs,” Alex says, referring to one of the designer’s 92
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A piece of art by Alex’s dad hangs above the fireplace. BELOW The dining room table was custom-made, and it’s just one notch more narrow than a typical dining table, making it feel more intimate.
more famous contributions to modernism. “I remember playing with those as a kid. The first thing I bought when I started working was an Eames chair. I was, like, sleeping on a mattress on the floor, but I had an Eames chair.” They still have Alex’s first Eames chair, and Emilie credits her husband with transforming her interest into an unabashed love. In fact, she’s now a Realtor specializing in modern homes (see sidebar on page 99). “I’d always appreciated modern design, and especially furniture,” she says, “but I became obsessed with modern after I continued on page 98
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met Alex. He had all the Eames chairs. … He was the driving force, for me.” When they found their home, one of a dozen sprawling lots along the private unpaved Talbryn Road off Old N.C. 86, they knew they had to have it. It was originally offered as a rental only, but the Huins negotiated and moved in just weeks before
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into how you want to live your life.” To that end, the couple painted all of the walls white and restored built-in cabinets to their base wood layer. A fresh, pristine base lends a gallery feel to the entire home, which the Huins say is their key to success. “No matter what you put up, the piece looks good,” Alex says. “You can mix and match a lot of stuff.” Bright rugs, statement ceramic sculptures and colorful pillows stand out against their neutral backdrop. Wall art is an eclectic mix – and much of it was done by Alain. “His career was mostly furniture and product design, but he did most of the art in our house and all of the sculptures outside,” Alex says of his father. While it feels remarkably curated and chic, Emilie insists that’s the architecture more than their decorating. “It’s a work in progress,” Emilie says. “That’s what’s fun about it. There can be this desire to renovate everything, have it done and have it be perfect. But the house is changing as we change and grow as a family. It feels like a living, breathing part of our family, as opposed to this perfectly polished and finished backdrop.” GREEN ACRES The Huins admit to one downside of a characteristically modern layout. “There’s so much open space that it’s hard to just be alone in the house,” Alex says. Luckily, the whole family loves spending time outside. The backyard includes a zip line, a few raised garden beds with herbs and blueberries, and a chicken coop. “We’re working on bees for the fall,” Emilie says. “A nice thing about having this property and [12 acres] is you want to make the most of it.” That was actually one of their deciding factors in moving to Chapel Hill to begin
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with. “We wanted to have land for our kids,” Emilie says. She grew up in upstate New York, and Alex in a few places before moving here as a teenager and attending Durham Academy. All of their family has since amassed in Sarasota, where the couple lived before returning to North Carolina. “We both grew up spending a lot of time outdoors, and that was a lot of what motivated us to look into this area,” Emilie says. Modernism aside, what they really hope is that Lola and Jack get to experience the same utopian childhoods they did. Of course, the home is essential – “Living in a modern house is a personality thing,” Emilie says. “It tends to attract a sense of peace and calm.” – but so is its larger community. “I loved going to high school here,” Alex says. “I thought it was a great place for kids and education, and beautiful. I have the perfect memory of it from my youth.” CHM 100
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seek new challenges, and many find them in their ESC work. Many would command high hourly fees as private consultants working on management, strategic planning, communications, marketing and other specialties. ESC consultants offer their services to a range of nonprofits as unpaid volunteers. “It’s giving back to the community, working with other smart, creative people, and gaining both satisfaction and intellectual stimulation,” says Trudy Smith, executive director. A nonprofit organization is no less a business undertaking than a corporation, and it can be even more complicated to run. It must define its mission, attract donors for support, and find and often train leaders to manage its affairs. In that cause, ESC provides vital, low-cost consulting services on the issues that confront nonprofit organizations as they work on behalf of the community. Paid professional consultants would be too costly for most of the organizations ESC helps. It charges fees based on the size and resources of the nonprofit involved, averaging $35 to $60 an hour with the total rate contracted in advance. With paid consultants, the fee would be at least $150 to $200 an hour. Based in Durham, ESC is part of a network of 22 Executive Service Corps operations in the United States. It dates from 1987, a decade after David Rockefeller and Frank Pace Jr., a business executive and former Secretary of the Army, founded the ESC-US organization in New York City. Trudy has been with ESC of the Triangle for nine years. A 1982 graduate of Duke, she lived in Atlanta and abroad for 20 years, working in real estate, before returning to Durham. Volunteer work led her to the ESC job. “It’s still the lowest paying but the most rewarding job I’ve ever had,” she says. She writes grant proposals, works at fundraising and lines up clients with consultants who meet their special needs. ESC does little advertising. Client referrals come largely from volunteer consultants, board members and other contacts from the Triangle’s nonprofit world. “It’s mostly word of mouth,” she adds. Last year, that led to 88 consulting contracts with an income of $206,000 raised through client fees and donations from individuals, businesses and foundations. Trudy says each $1,000 in the ESC budget leads to consulting services that would cost $6,000 in the open market. Recently, a group of ESC consultants created a sort of Internet dating service to match volunteers with organizations that need help in their specialties. In that program, professionals interested in serving on nonprofit boards post their skills and interests, and the nonprofits 106
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MEET TWO ESC VOLUNTEERS Ed McCraw Ed retired at 58, and then he got busy. During his four years in Chapel Hill, he has been teaching, lecturing, serving on nonprofit boards, and volunteering his marketing and communications skills as a consultant with the ESC of the Triangle. He says the ESC work is what got him going and connected. “I wanted to find a way to leverage my background and skills,” Ed says. “I never would have been able to become a part of my community so fast on my own. ESC was a great way to meet and work with other professionals. I learn from my colleagues. If you want to make a difference, you are going to be able to do it faster through ESC.” Ed came to the area after retiring as vice president and senior business leader with MasterCard and Verizon in New York because he and his wife wanted to live in a college community. He does so actively, as an adjunct professor in the business school at UNC. He teaches a course in reputation management to MBA students, concentrating on crisis management and communications. As an ESC consultant, he has worked with about a dozen nonprofit organizations, including the North Carolina Symphony, the Town of Cary, the Durham County Literacy Center and the Chatham County Literacy Council. The time commitment varies – up to 10 hours a week when helping to develop a strategic plan for a nonprofit, fewer hours in fields like executive coaching. Rewarding hours, he says, because they keep him in contact with ESC consultants and clients in varying fields, delivering on his retirement plan to be engaged and contributing to the nonprofit community.
Mary Alexion Mary is an expert at planning, by nature and by profession. Hence her retirement plan: volunteer her skills to be active, engaged and contributing to the community. She worked for 35 years in information technology and data management, in corporations and as a consultant. She and her husband, Andy Krumwiede, decided that when it was time to retire, they would do so in the Chapel Hill area, after careers that took them from the northeast to Texas and back. “I knew I wanted to stay active,” she says. But she also knew it was time to retire from her work as a consultant, which kept her traveling as many as 48 weeks of the year. “I looked for ways in which I could use the skills I developed in my career to help other people,” Mary says. She began as a tutor for Orange County Literacy, and soon became a leader in that program and other nonprofit organizations. She helped reestablish the Chatham County Literacy Council. She is on the advisory council of the Duke Institute for Lifetime Learning. She has been a volunteer consultant with ESC of the Triangle for six years and now serves as vice chair of its board of directors. At ESC of the Triangle, she says, “What we all share is the feeling that we are helping and giving back. It’s a place that makes you feel comfortable as a transition, giving you freedom to explore retirement while staying in touch with what you did. I’m a collector. I guess I collect challenges.”
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post their profiles and board of director needs. “It has been most successful,” says Ed Rose, one of the organizers. The variety of organizations turning to ESC adds to the opportunity for consultants to gain rewarding experiences in fields that might seem unlikely. For example, Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro, which draws more than 14,000 visitors a year to its sanctuary of tigers, lions, leopards and other exotic animals, needed help with marketing, training tour guides and explaining their mission. ESC consultants provided key support for their mission. ESC provided executive coaching to the Durham nonprofit sponsoring a sister cities program with San Ramon, Nicaragua, which has improved schools and created libraries there. When the North Carolina Symphony set about a new strategic planning program, ESC consultants helped design the blueprint that became the organization’s guide. Don Tiedman of Chapel Hill, a 14-year veteran of ESC consulting and a longtime subscriber to the symphony, was delighted to join that project. “Needless to say, I learned a lot more from them about the workings of a large orchestra than they learned from me,” he recalls.
Later, he became a consultant for Freedom House in Chapel Hill, wound up joining its board of directors and eventually became president. Stories like his are not uncommon. Robert K. Otterbourg, who has been a reporter, public relations adviser and freelance writer, signed on as an ESC consultant nearly 25 years ago. In his book Retire and Thrive, which tells stories of satisfying retirement lifestyles and has gone to four editions, he recalls his ESC projects – a state historical site, an AIDS facility and the Durham Public Library among them. He became a trustee of the library and then chairman of its board. He is now fully retired and lives in Durham. The Triangle Community Foundation turned to ESC consultants for strategic planning help. The Durham foundation, with assets of more than $160 million, helps manage nearly 800 charitable trusts set up by individuals, families and corporations. It also has become one of the major funders of ESC’s work. “We believe that ESC’s sweet spot is helping small- to middle-size nonprofits, although that process is valuable for larger, more complex organizations as well,” says Lori O’Keefe, COO of the foundation. She added its grants to ESC are “some of our most successful.” CHM
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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro
Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-568-0083; mebaneridge.com
Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $500 Monthly Fee Range $3,600-$5,100 (all-inclusive) Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated last month if resident leaves before the end of the month
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC)
CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $89,000-$440,000
Medicare Certified No
Monthly Fee Range $2,466-$6,011
Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information 919-545-9573; cambridgehillsal.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill
Refund Options Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.
Entrance Fee Range One month’s deposit.
Medicare Certified Yes
Monthly Fee Range $4,395-$6,295 Contract Options Month-to-month
Long-term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems
Refund Options None
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55)
Medicare Certified Yes
Contact Info 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org
Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55
CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill
Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com
Entrance Fee Range $118,000-$499,000
LIVEWELL ASSISTED LIVING Corporate Headquarters: 6720 Pauline Dr., Chapel Hill (multiple locations)
Monthly Fee Range $2,273-$3,175
Community Fee Range Assessed upon admission. Monthly Fee Range Starts at $7,500
Contract Options Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at per-diem rates, which vary. Equity: See Refund Options for Carolina Meadows.
Medicare Certified No
Refund Options Equity; Leasehold Occupancy Right; upon departure, resident/estate receives refund based on Entry Fee calculation and if applicable additional 50% of equity in the residence; calculation is current entry fee minus remarketing and refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee then potentially sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment.
Long-term Care Insurance Required Not required, but welcome
Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62)
Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome
Contact Information 919-719-9127; livewellassistedliving.com
Contact Info 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org
MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1999 South N.C. Hwy. 119, Mebane
THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill
Entrance Fee Range One month’s rent as deposit.
Entrance Fee Range $269,900-$729,000*
Monthly Fee Range $3,995-$5,595
Monthly Fee Range $2,587-$6,424
Contract Options Month-to-month
Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit (deed and title). If resident moves to health
Contract Options Monthly fees cover assistance with activities of daily living, care management, housing, meals, housekeeping and activities. Refund Options None
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center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate. Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737 THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 (co-applicant must be at least 50)
Entrance Fee Range $87,900-$508,000
Contact Info 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.
CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Entrance Fee Range $52,673-$314,752 Monthly Fee Range $1,670-$2,051 Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome
Monthly Fee Range $2,805-$5,148
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Info 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258; forestduke.org GALLOWAY RIDGE 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Range $210,000-$1,139,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,746-$6,390 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing. Little or no additional fees required as one moves from one level of care to another. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (at least one applicant must be 62) Contact Info 919-545-2647; 888-763-9600; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $61,000-$306,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,140-$3,362 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable.
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Option 3: 90% refundable. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Info 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $302,000-$790,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,300-$5,600 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory care. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies. Refund Options Entrance fee is 100% refundable Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Yes Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh
Contact Info 919-848-7080 (marketing); 919-848-7000 (main); springmoor.org TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington Entrance Fee Range $55,000-$325,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,338-$2,542 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only Refund Options Thirty-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only). Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (If couple, one spouse must be at least 62) Contact Info 336-524-9467; twinlakescomm.org
future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a 60% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, campus amenities, maintenance free and access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months, with 100% guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months, with guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% Refund plans also available. Medicare Certified Yes
THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington Entrance Fee Range $85,400-$493,300 Monthly Fee Range $1,791-$3,904 Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, complete maintenance and
Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful with fee-for-service plan. Not necessary with LifeCare plans, which provide full coverage. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (at least one applicant must be 55) Contact Info 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org
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Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then available at a discounted rate. Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% a month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% a month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has already passed.
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WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $55,000-$233,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,066-$2,949 for independent living; $3,252- $3,805 with health-related services Contract Options Option 1 – Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at sub-
sidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, prorated refund available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves.
Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55) Contact Info 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING
ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options One-year lease, no buy-in fee. Living options: Independent Living, Independence Plus (some basic assistance); and Assisted Living. Refund Options Sixty-day notice to terminate lease Medicare Certified No, except for rehab services Long-term Care Insurance Not required, private pay Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-666-2624; atriasouthpointwalk.com BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee Range $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,595-$3,295 Contract Options Daily, weekly and monthly options. Month-to-month leases. All-inclusive month-to-month rentals. All independent living. No buy-in fees. Refund Options Non-refundable Medicare Certified Therapy is covered by Medicare Long-term Care Insurance Not required, Veteran’s First Community Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com
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DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham
TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING 25 Rectory St., Pittsboro
Refund Options Pro-rated last month if resident leaves before the end of the month
Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $1,500
Long Term Care Insurance Required? Accepted, not required
Monthly Fee Range $2,000-$2,500
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65
Contract Options None. Requires one month’s notice prior to moving out.
Contact Information 919-545-0149; twinriverssenior.com CHM
Entrance Fee Range $1,700-$4,700 Monthly Fee Range $1,700-$4,700 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months
Medicare Certified? No
Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,750-$3,650 Monthly Fee Range $2,199-$4,800 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. No buy-in fees. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net PRESTON POINTE 1995 NW Cary Pkwy., Morrisville Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,470-$4,320 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. Some supportive services onsite. No buy-in fees. Refund Options Sixty days notice to terminate lease Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-935-0138; prestonpointe.com
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CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street Downtown Artisan Pizza Kitchen Sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9119 [B]Ski’s Specialty wraps. 147 E. Franklin St.; 919-969-9727 Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048
Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875 Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955 Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230
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BUNS Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients; beer and wine only. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com
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Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663
It doesn’t get any more Chapel Hill than chatting with Bill Smith at Crook’s Corner. Over a PBR, the bespectacled chef dove into the rich history of the pickled peach ice cream that’s been served in his family since the 1880s. Bill’s great-grandmother’s grandmother was an outspoken abolitionist who took in and adopted Tom Angel, the orphaned son of a former slave. Uncle Tom made his living making handcranked ice cream on Cape Hatteras and decades later, Bill included the pickled peach recipe in his first cookbook, Seasoned in the South. Tom’s version called for vinegar, but Bill put a local twist on it by using pickled peaches with Thai chiles from Farmer’s Daughter. After a few bites of the incredibly creamy dessert, Bill warns, “You might get a little heat – a pleasant heat I think.” He’s spot on about the Thai chiles’ effect but I say how sweet it is. $5.95 – Jessica Stringer CHM
McAlister’s Deli Sandwiches, wraps, baked potatoes, soups. 205 E. Franklin St.; 919-969-1102 Mei Asian Noodles, soups, fried rice. 143 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8409 R&R Grill Spicy wings, kabobs, flatbread pizza, New York strip. 137 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4411
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ROOTS BAKERY, BISTRO & BAR Farm-to-table bakery, bistro American and Central & bar American fusion; 161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160; rootschapelhill.com.
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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 Sugarland Cupcakes, gelato, pastries. 140 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2100 Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566 Sutton’s Drug Store Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast, milk shakes. 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161 SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt Choose your own yogurt and toppings. 105 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8616 Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425
Bread and Butter Bread, cinnamon rolls, desserts. 503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998 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 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state; all ABC permits. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800 Carolina Crossroads at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777 Chipotle Mexican Grill Burritos, quesadillas, salads. 301 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-2091
For Special Cholanad Contemporary South Occasions... Indian cuisine, all ABC permits. 308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262 Crook’s Corner Southern classics. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643
like Dinner. 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
454 W. FRANKLIN ST. • CHAPEL HILL 960.2770 • www.elainesonfranklin.com
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Top of the Hill Our only local distillery also offers beers and American food, like burgers and entree specials. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676 Tru Deli & Wine Sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755 Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Breakfast waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192 West Franklin Street AL’S BURGER SHACK Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com
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
Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub Burgers, beer, Irish whiskey. 206 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4560 Guru India Tandoori, thali, curry. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201 Industry American food such as sandwiches, pizzas and salads. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-918-3932
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
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KIPOS Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposgreektaverna.com Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671 Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro Greek-Lebanese cuisine. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8868 Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846 La Residence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506 Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Freshly prepared Mexican food. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7270 Los Potrillos Taquitos, quesadillas, enchiladas. 220 W. Rosemary St.; 919-932-4301 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
MELLOW MUSHROOM Stone-baked, classic Southern pizza, plus calzones, hoagies and salads. 310 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-1941; mellowmushroom.com Merritt’s Store & Grill Sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, burgers. 1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897
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Mina’s Grill Homemade Italian deli and entrée options. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9619
Bailey’s Pub & Grille Sports bar with pub food. 1722 N. Fordham Blvd. (Rams Plaza); 919-918-1005
Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188
Caffe Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowl-sized lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333
Noodles & Company Asian, Mediterranean, American noodles. 214 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7320 Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Deep-dish pizza, calzones, salads and beer. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9150 Panera Bread Sandwiches, soups, salads, breads, pastries. 213 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-9189 Sandwhich Hot and cold specialty sandwiches and burgers. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-2114 SPICY 9 SUSHI BAR & ASIAN RESTAURANT Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine, including Mercimek soup, grilled whole fish and eggplant musakka. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177 Trolly Stop Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 306B W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206 Vespa Italian and Mediterranean fare. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600 Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833 West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599 Windows Restaurant at the Franklin Hotel New American cuisine. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000 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 Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Shops at Eastgate 35 Cafe Buffet for lunch and dinner. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488
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Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern cuisine at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545 La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 N. Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Shops at Eastgate; 919-969-7112
Tandoor Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622 TCBY Frozen yogurt. Shops at Eastgate; 919-967-0629 Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Shops at Eastgate; 919-933-9933 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Hunam Chinese Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133 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
Market Street CoffeeHouse Locally sourced coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993
Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326
Min Ga Korean cuisine featuring grilled fish, pan fries, hot pot and noodles. 116 Old Durham Rd.; 919-933-1773
Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Local coffee, ice cream, pastries and sandwiches. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-960-6247
MIXED CASUAL KOREAN BISTRO Specializes in bibimbap, customizable bowls of rice, meat, vegetables and sauce; 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-0047; mixedkoreanbistro.com Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-969-8750 OLIO & ACETO Brunch and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products. 400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958; olioandacetofoodtruck.com Penguin’s Cafe Salad bar, hot bar, sandwiches. Whole Foods Market, 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983 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 Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-through biscuits, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324
Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040 The Root Cellar (formerly Foster’s Market) Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663 Sal’s Ristorante 2 Pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches. 2811 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125 Meadowmont Village Area Brixx Pizza Specialty pizzas such as pimento cheese and Mexican. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942 Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811 Firehouse Subs Hot and cold subs. 603 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-969-4212 Five Guys Hand-formed burgers and fresh-cut fries. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-942-1515 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream, pastries and hot dogs. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1667
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Slaw and Order Like a zillion other Tar Heels, my husband is a barbecue fanatic, willing to drive great distances for a quality pulled-pork sandwich. Luckily, he doesn’t need to. Allen and Son is just a few miles from us, on the north side of town. The simple cinder block building has been around since the ‘50s. Its green, homey dining room feels like a time warp. Longtime waitstaff call customers “honey,” and the dessert menu offers grandma Allen’s old-fashioned pies and cobblers, made from scratch. Keith Allen still cooks his pork over hickory and oak every morning, just as his father did before him. There’s a second Allen and Son, south of town on 15-501 just before the Haw River Bridge, with a very different personality. A take-out window makes it easy to grab a sandwich along with a banana pudding milkshake to go. The youthful staffers are not so intimate, and the ‘cue isn’t imbued with smoke. It’s actually cooked in ovens. My husband and his fanatical buddies, including John Shelton Reed, co-author of Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North
Carolina Barbecue, consider this method heresy. “It’s not barbecue,” they protest. Whatever you want to call the stuff, I’m here to tell you, it’s amazing – fresh as can be, divinely juicy and perfectly seasoned. Longtime manager Jimmy Stubbs gives credit to Keith for the vinegar-based sauce. Besides revealing that his pork comes from the shoulder rather than the whole hog, I couldn’t pry any other trade secrets from him. My theory is that since the fat can’t drip out onto the coals, it accumulates in the bottom of the pan, resulting in uncommonly moist meat. With an abundance of vinegar sauce mixed in, the meat/fat/sauce ratio is ideal, and the smoke isn’t missed. If this is heresy, call me Martin Luther. We served this barbecue at a recent patio party along with squash casserole, a favorite collard/white bean dish (courtesy of Highlands Bar and Grill’s chef, Frank Stitt) and Allen and Son South’s coleslaw, which truly is as delicious as its pork. I couldn’t convince Jimmy to share the slaw recipe, but he says it’s made daily, as is the ‘cue – and freshness makes all
the difference. Crunchy grated cabbage moistened with a mayonnaise-based sauce and liberally sprinkled with black pepper – so simple, it makes you wonder why good slaw (that’s neither soggy nor cloyingly sweet) is so hard to come by. Here’s my attempt to replicate Allen’s delicious coleslaw, the quintessential summer side dish, not only for barbecue, but also for ribs, seafood, or chicken, just about any way you cook them.
Put the grated cabbage in a large bowl and stir in the sauce. Be careful not to over-sauce. Add more salt and black pepper if needed. If you prefer a more colorful slaw, grate a
carrot or two and a green pepper along with the cabbage. A pinch of horseradish can be a nice touch, too. (Just keep in mind that at Allen and Son, whether north or south, these additions would amount to heresy.)
Simple Southern Coleslaw
Whisk together mayonnaise, black pepper, sugar, celery salt, dried mustard and vinegar in a small bowl. Grate the cabbage in a food processor. Place in a colander or sieve and sprinkle with the salt. Let it sit and drain for at least 20 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
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1 cup mayonnaise, preferably Duke’s ¾ tsp. (or more) black pepper 2 Tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. celery salt ½ tsp. dried mustard 3 Tbsp. vinegar 1 head cabbage ½ tsp. salt
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[ONE] Fine dining with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-537-8207
Weathervane Shrimp and grits, sweet potato fries and other gourmet takes on classic flavors; 919-929-9466
Southern Village La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato. 610 Market St.; 919-968-1635 Merlion Singapore cuisine, roti prata, chicken curry, nasi lemak. 410 Market St., Ste. 320; 919-933-1188 Pazzo! Italian cuisine, take-out pizza. 700 Market St.; 919-929-9984 Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696 Tutti Frutti Frozen yogurt with topping bar. 700 Market St.; 919-929-6333 Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009 University Mall Alfredo’s Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 919-968-3424 Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes. 919-918-7888
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
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; 919-2404008; villageburgerchapelhill.com
Timberlyne Area Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue. 6203 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-942-7576 The Farm House Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727 Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-967-2002
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NEWS BITES AS SEEN ON TV Tom + Chee, a chain that gained exposure on the TV show “Shark Tank,” has opened a location on East Main Street in Carrboro. In addition to a wide-ranging grilled cheese menu that includes glutenfree and vegan options, look for soups and salads. WANT SECONDS? Fans of Monterrey will be glad to know that a second location has opened, bringing the specialties popular in its Elliott Road location to Carrboro Plaza. Stop in and satisfy a craving with their fajitas, arroz con pollo or enchiladas. FAREWELL Krispy Kreme has permanently closed its East Franklin Street location but hopes to find another storefront in the Chapel Hill area from which to hang its famous “Hot Now” neon sign. THE LIVIN’S EASY With exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and lounge areas and sharing tables to gather around, the Speakeasy at Tyler’s Taproom on East Main Street in Carrboro has been rejuvenated just in time for summer. Patrons can now relax outside if they like, or move out of the heat through large garage doors that give the new space an indoor-outdoor feel. A BALANCED MEAL The owners of Elmo’s Diner in Carrboro have taken over the space in Carr Mill Mall where Panzanella once was. Cafe Symmetry – a cafeteria-style eatery that focuses on healthy, locally-sourced meals and beverages including freshlysqueezed juices, draft beers and craft cocktails – should be open by the time you read this.
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Margaret’s Cantina Creative Mexican appetizers and entrees. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-942-4745 Oishii Sushi Bar Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002
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
The Bagel Bar More than 20 homemade bagel varieties. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 109; 919-929-7700
BRENZ PIZZA Speciality pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way. 919-6364636.; brenzpizzaco.com
The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133 Queen of Sheba Ethiopian cuisine. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-4986 Sage Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266 Yopop Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt and toppings. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road
elements Cuisine that combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780 jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555 Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077
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Raaga Authentic Indian delicacies; all ABC permits. 3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-7490 Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805 The Egg & I French toast and pancakes, specialty omelets1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488 Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches in a sports-friendly atmosphere. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404 Governors Club Bean & Barrel Coffee shop, bar, grill. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990 Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1718 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr. (Governors Village); 919-942-4240
AMANTE GOURMET PIZZA Specialty pizzas and create-your-own pizzas are available. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com
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CARRBORO Downtown ACME FOOD & BEVERAGE CO. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848 Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669 Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas made from fresh ingredients. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226 Country Junction Restaurant Simple southern classics. 404 W. Weaver St.; 919-929-2462
GLASSHALFULL Mediterraneaninspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfullcarrboro.com Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222 Jade Palace Sichuan and Chinese. 103 E. Main St.; 919-942-0006 Jessee’s Coffee & Bar Lunch and breakfast served all day, house-roasted espresso and coffees. 401 E. Main St.; 919-929-0445 Krave Kava and other exotic root and tea beverages. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream and pastries; outdoor dining. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-960-6776 Milltown Pub fare. 307 E. Main St.; 919-968-2460 Neal’s Deli Traditional deli fare. 100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185
ROOTS bakery, bistro & bar beautifully bringing together Central American and Southern Cuisines
because our roots run deep open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
161 east franklin st. chapel hill (next to sutton’s) BIENVENIDOS. www.rootschapelhill.com
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Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer and wine; 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410 Provence Southern French cuisine. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008 Spotted Dog Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117 Southern Rail Bar foods and more upscale nightly specials. 201-C E. Main St.; 919-967-1967 Steel String Brewery Craft beer and bluegrass music. 106-A S. Greensboro St.; 919-240-7215 Tom + Chee Fancy grilled cheese, soups, salads, fancy grilled cheese donuts. 370 East Main St., Ste. 140. 919-869-7728 Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881 Wings Over 18 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271
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300 East Main AMANTE GOURMET PIZZA Create-yourown pizzas with options. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Bella’s International Cuisine A variety of homemade dishes. 360 E. Main St.; 919-903-9963 CALAVERA EMPANADA & TEQUILA BAR 13 varieties of savory and sweet empanadas and more than 50 kinds of tequila. 370 E. Main St.; 919-617-1674; calaveraempanadas.com HICKORY TAVERN An extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com
Carr Mill Mall B-SIDE LOUNGE Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. 919-904-7336 Elmo’s Diner Diner breakfast, lunch, dinner. 919-929-2909 Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. 919-904-7343 VENABLE ROTISSERIE BISTRO Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 919-929-0010 N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877
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Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9002 Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Classic Chinese dishes. 602 Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-942-0850 Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 104 NC 54 (Carrboro Plaza); 919-960-7640 Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9200
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Cole Park Plaza/U.S. 15-501/ Fearrington Village Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue. 5650 U.S 15-501; 919-542-2294 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr.; 919-545-2330 The Fearrington Granary Small plates, burgers, grill options. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121 The Fearrington House Fine-dining French cuisine. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121 Fig & Honey Southern and Mediterranean fare, from biscuits to kebabs. 141 Chatham Downs Dr., Ste. 201; 919-914-9760
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The Goat Panini, meats, cheeses, pastries. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717
S&T Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007
Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261
Downtown
Small B&B Cafe Pancakes, quiche, sandwiches and soups. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909
Radius Pizzeria & Pub Daily-changing entrees, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601
Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, pastries, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643 The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562
Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6314 Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376
Elizabeth’s Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292
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Modern Life Deli & Drinks New York bagels, sandwiches, coffee. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883
Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722;
OAKLEAF Farm-to-table menu specializing Sophisticated farm to table dining Pittsboro’s renovated, historic in inFrench and Italian cuisine; kids Chatham Mills. menu; all ABC permits. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6303; oakleafnc.com The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonalLunch baked goods and specialty cakes • Dinner Saturday Brunch Bar 84 Hillsboro St.;• 919-542-4452 2012 Best Restaurant in the Triangle - Greg Cox, N&O
Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro St. | Pittsboro, NC Hearty American entrees, burgers and 919.533.6303 salads; www.oakleafnc.com 39 West St.; 919-542-2432
Downtown
Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails; 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113 Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N Churton St.; 919-732-3591 LaPlace Cajun cuisine. 111 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0041 MAPLE VIEW FARM COUNTRY STORE Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com
Taste of the South Porch Dining
Voted Best Comfort Food/Southern Food! Meats • Chicken • BBQ/Ribs Chicken & Dumplings • Vegetables • Casserole Brunswick Stew Gumbo Breakfast items include Pork Chops • Chicken & Gravy • Catfish Salmon Cakes • Fried Green Tomatoes Sweet Potato Pancakes & Biscuits
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill 942-5837 www.mamadips.com M-Sat 8am-9:30pm • Sun 8am-9pm Breakfast served daily M-F till 11am, Sun till 1pm Open New Years Day
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Russell’s Steakhouse Steaks, chicken, burgers. 378 S. Churton St.; 919-241-4902 Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine, including clam chowder, honey almond salmon and homemade scones; 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214 Village Diner Southern diner, buffet. 600 W. King St.; 919-732-7032 Vintage Revival Tea Room & Treasures Tea and scones. 125 E. King St.; 919-644-8000 Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050 Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 105 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223 YUM Made-from-scratch gelatos, crepes, baked goods and sorbets. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-316-9013
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ALSO CHECK OUT THESE DURHAM RESTAURANTS… 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
Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com
Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.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
blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics. 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar.com
Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish tangine, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and a vegetable caponata with quinoa. Full bar. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com
Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates. 111 N. Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Hummingbird Bakery Signature Southern desserts, breakfast fare, lunch and coffee. 721 Broad St.; 919-908-6942; hummingbird-durham.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22kitchenandbar.com
Primal Food & Spirits Wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonal sides and craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com
Rd., 406 Blackwell St. and 4201 University Dr.; saladelia.com Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a simple manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spartacus Restaurant Contemporary Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Private rooms available. 4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-2848; spartacusrestaurant.com The Boot A neighborhood Italian-American restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, traditional entrees, plus a full bar. 2501 University Dr.; 919-294-8383; thebootdurham.com
Revolution Contemporary global cuisine featuring local ingredients. Extensive wine list. Now serving lunch. 107 W. Main St.; 919-956-9999; revolutionrestaurant.com
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
Rise Biscuits and Donuts Handmade, hand-rolled and fast. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1003; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com
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
Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Classic Asian entrees, like hibachi dinners and curry dishes, an extensive sushi bar and specialty cocktails. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine in or carry-out. 2424 Erwin
Vin Rouge Bistro-style dinner and Sunday brunch. 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com Watts Grocery Seasonal contemporary American cooking using local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com
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When Raleigh native and Georgetown grad Lauren Janson moved to Scotland to go to graduate school at the University of St. Andrews, she didn’t know that one year later she’d be returning home with a bit more than her master’s. While away, Lauren met fellow student Peter McIlwaine, from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and the rest is history. Lauren and Pete created their own Scottish love story – they even met Prince William and Kate Middleton, who themselves had met and fallen in love at St. Andrews. After more than three years filled with numerous Skype chats and one trans-Atlantic
move, Pete took Lauren on a walk at their favorite lake in Raleigh. With moral support from their dog, Cooper, he asked her to marry him at the very spot the two had discussed their future together many times before. The couple will tie the knot at Fearrington Village on September 5, with a rehearsal dinner at Top of the Hill. Lauren and Pete reside in Chapel Hill. Lauren is finishing up her Master of Public Health (her second master’s degree) with registered dietitian training at UNC, while Pete is an employee at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. CHM
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How many couples can say a root canal brought them together? Nathan White, a fourth-year dental student at UNC, was starting a root canal surgery when he needed assistance from Annie Chu, a firstyear dental hygiene student. Annie quickly caught his attention, and she immediately noticed his checkerboard Vans. A year later, Nathan left a Post-it note in Annie’s mailbox with his phone number. The two clicked, and on their fifth anniversary, Nathan led Annie on a scavenger hunt hitting all their special spots – including the UNC School of Dentistry, Caffe Driade, Carolina North Forest, The Spotted Dog and Oishii – culminating with a proposal and a resounding “yes.” At their November wedding at Ephesus Baptist Church, Annie wore three different dresses including a traditional Vietnamese dress and Nathan (along with the rest of his groomsmen) donned Vans to commemorate the couple’s first meeting. When Annie’s bridesmaids walked down the aisle, each handed Nathan a Post-it note with one word on it, finally reading, “It all started with a Post-it.” The couple kept their nuptials as local as possible with a rehearsal dinner at Sandwhich, catering by Monuts Donuts and accommodations at The Siena Hotel. Annie and Nathan sent their guests home from the reception at City Kitchen with customized toothbrushes, floss and tubes of toothpaste in goody bags labeled “Annie & Nathan 11-22-14.” CHM
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Kaylie McCraw and RC Orlan met their freshman year as undergrads
at UNC and had their first date the following summer at a Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. It was fitting, since RC was a relief pitcher for the Tar Heel baseball team under Coach Mike Fox. A few months after Kaylie’s graduation in 2013, RC surprised her with a proposal at the Old Well under the guise of taking a Christmas card photo there. The ceremony and reception took place at The Carolina Inn. UNC a cappella group the Clef Hangers performed during the ceremony, and Mr. and Mrs. Orlan were introduced into the Old Well Ballroom as “Jump Around” played. “As soon as the doors opened, everyone went crazy,” Kaylie recalls. “We felt like temporary celebrities.” The bride and groom celebrated an unforgettable night surrounded by family, friends and Carolina pride. They even made sure to send guests home with Cheerwine, Krispy Kreme donuts and Tar Heel pom-poms. The Washington Nationals drafted RC his junior year at Carolina, and Kaylie is currently the business services coordinator for the UNC Neuroscience Center. Months later, they are still being told they held the wedding of a lifetime. CHM 128
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