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Aaron Douglas, American, 1899-1979 Study for a Bookplate, c. 1929, ink on paper 7 7/8 x 10 7/16 in. (20 x 26.5 cm). Lent from a private collection, L2013.24.10

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Still a GDTBATH The unforgettable victory over Duke in New Orleans helped ease the pain of the abrupt end to March Madness

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Curtain Call Dancers reunited in a tribute to tap legend Gene Medler at The ArtsCenter

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Their Happy Place Pops of color and art make this Chapel Hill house a cheerful home for the Zerden family

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Dr. Chris G. Adigun Board-Certified Dermatologist and Owner, Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill Danita Mason-Hogans Local Historian and Public Memory Specialist; Founder and President of Bridging the Gap

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Jennifer Player President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County

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About Town Events not to miss

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What We’re Eating News from our restaurant community, plus a dish we love

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Carolina on Our Mind Volunteers cultivate the Carolina Community Garden, providing produce to 400 local families

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Dr. Alice Chuang Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, UNC School of Medicine

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Katie Murray Director, Orange County Arts Commission

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Jackie Thompson Human Services Coordinator, Town of Chapel Hill Kym Hunter Senior Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center

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did a book report presentation on Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, in my sixth grade social studies class. (Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only six years into her appointment, so, alas, the school library didn’t have a book on her.

Later, of course, the octogenarian famous for not only her judicial mind but also her stalwart fitness routines would inspire shelves worth of books and cement herself as a bespectacled badass and pop culture legend.)

Fast forward two decades to early April, and the number of women who’ve sat on the high court increased to a total of six with the confirmation of the first Black woman to serve, Ketanji Brown Jackson. One day, I expect there will be books on Ketanji in school libraries across the country.

The world of sports reached a major milestone two days later when Rachel Balkovec, the first woman to manage an MLBaffiliated team, debuted with a win for her New York Yankeesaffiliated Tampa Tarpons. (She also made history in 2019 as the first female minor league hitting coach.) “If I choose not to do [the hard work] and I have the opportunity, then it’s disrespectful to other women who come behind me,” she said. These “firsts” are cause for celebration, to be sure, but I’m looking forward to the second (like RBG!) and the third woman and so on, till it becomes the norm.

Closer to home, our community is chock-full of incredible leaders. So many, in fact, that it’s a challenge to select just a few each year to feature on these pages. We strive to highlight women from all different backgrounds and stages in their careers who reflect the towns we represent. Read on to learn about this year’s cohort of 11 women – some who are champions of affordable housing and history while others are teaching the next generation of doctors – starting on page 54. As always, I invite you to send me an email with someone who should be considered for future issues. CHM

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This powerful and potent new body of art by photographer Heather Evans Smith at

Cassilhaus uses the color blue to

evoke a period in her 40s when she lost her father and experienced depression.

“Stain” by Heather Evans Smith is just one of the visual artist’s photographs on display at Cassilhaus this summer during the exhibit titled “Blue.”

‘How I Learned What I Learned’

Foundation host this eighth annual series

April 27-May 15 playmakersrep.org Head over to PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Paul Green Theatre for August Wilson’s autobiographical journey through his days as a young poet, his first few jobs, an early relationship and his encounters with racism.

This heartfelt theatrical memoir, directed by Tia James, chronicles the great playwright’s journey through adversity and what it means to be a Black artist in America.

Freight Train Blues Music Series Fridays, May 13-June 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. musicmaker.org The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department and Music Maker 10

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that honors the legacy of the late Carrboro musician Elizabeth Cotten. The five free Friday evening concerts at the Carrboro Town Commons feature performances from artists such as Gail Ceasar, Tad Walters and Lil’ Jimmy Reed. Beer and food will be available for purchase.

Writers for Readers May 15, 4 p.m. orangeliteracy.org/wfr22 Spend a family-friendly afternoon at The Forest Theatre with Grammy-nominated musician and author Pierce Freelon as he gives a lively reading from his children’s book, “Daddy-Daughter Day.” Don’t miss the musical performance by Pierce and special guest Rissi Palmer, all in support of Orange Literacy’s efforts to make literacy available to all.

Farm-to-Table Dinner Party May 20-21 orangehabitat.org Support Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and its mission of affordable housing in Orange County by picking up meals to enjoy at home Friday or attending the dinner party on Saturday at Teer Farm, both featuring the delicious creations of chef Paris Mishoe. Don’t forget to bid on silent auction items online from May 9-22.

Spring Outdoor Concert May 21, 2-7 p.m. kidzuchildrensmuseum.com Join Kidzu Children’s Museum as they bring together local music, food trucks and craft brewers in a celebration hosted at Coon Rock Farm. There will be tons of hands-on activities for the entire family. 

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Joshua Bell and Peter Dugan

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May 23, 7:30 p.m. carolinaperformingarts.org Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell and acclaimed multigenre pianist Peter Dugan take the stage at Memorial Hall. Joshua is a longtime friend of Carolina Performing Arts and most recently appeared during the virtual season last year while Peter returns for the second time.

Beats & Eats Music Festival

Violinist Joshua Bell performs at Memorial Hall in May.

Imagine More Gala

June 4, 6-9 p.m. bidpal.net/BeatsAndEats22 Enjoy dancing, the music of Bantum Rooster and food from Paco’s Tacos on the Southern Village Green during a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill.

June 4 tacgala22.givesmart.com This year’s celebration at the American Legion Post 6 will raise funds to support The ArtsCenter’s ArtSchool and Youth Education programming. Attendees will learn about plans for the new location at 400 Roberson St. in Carrboro.

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preservationchapelhill.org Preservation Chapel Hill marks its 50th anniversary with a bash at the Horace Williams House featuring dancing, music from Liquid Pleasure and food from chef

Paris Mishoe.

‘Modern Black Culture: The Art of Aaron Douglas’ Through June 19 ackland.org This Ackland Art Museum exhibit explores how Harlem Renaissance artist Aaron Douglas (1899-1979) gave visual form to the idea that Black American culture is a modern culture of diaspora. Through more than 40 paintings, prints, books and magazine illustrations, the exhibit shows how Aaron developed a unique style of dynamic silhouette figures. CHM

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The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro convened more than 250 community leaders for its 79th Annual Meeting at The Carolina Club on March 18. During the meeting, chamber leaders discussed last year’s achievements and 2022 priorities.

Three local leaders also received awards: Chapel Hill Town Council member Tai Huynh received the Chair’s Award for PublicPrivate Partnership; Joel Levy of Joel Levy, CPA PLLC received the Chair’s Award for Excellence in Service to The Chamber; and Jennifer Player of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County received the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.

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1 Miles Fitch and Kara Pittman.

2 2022 Chamber Vice Chair Lori Doherty and Chapel Hill Town Council member Camille Berry.

3 Chapel Hill Magazine’s Renee Ambroso, Ashlin Acheson and Jessica Stringer.

4 Jennifer Player and Indira Everett.

5 Eliazar Posada.

6 Lydia Mason, Monica Molina, 2022 Chamber Chair Vakesia Graves and Dianne Pledger.

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By Julia Baker Attendees watched UNC take on Duke in the historic rivalry game on March 5 at the Blue Zone in Kenan Memorial Stadium to benefit the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at UNC Children’s. After 10-year-old Lee Fitch experienced a lifealtering accident in 2021, his parents, Meredith Fitch and David Fitch, relocated temporarily to Atlanta so that he could receive comprehensive rehabilitation. David had to leave work at Fitch Lumber & Hardware for weeks at a time, which highlighted for the family the need for a more local pediatric rehab program. With seed funding provided by UNC’s head football coach Mack Brown and his wife, Sally Brown, the Fitch family is raising the money needed to create a new pediatric rehab in Lee’s honor – a $20 million project.

Guests at the first fundraiser cheered on the Heels while enjoying food and drinks from The Crunkleton, Club Gioia, Rocky Top Catering, French Broad River Brewery and more. UNC cheerleaders led young fans in chants and offered friendly competition to aspiring hoopers at the pop-a-shot. Rameses also helped rally the crowd as they witnessed a historic Carolina victory, one that spoiled Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game before he retired. Photography by Heba Salama CHM

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3 Lee Fitch, Meredith Fitch, Marcus Ginyard, Virginia Fitch and David Fitch.

4 Jim Walker, Carol Fitch-Walker and Mac Fitch.

5 Back row: Stephanie Duncan, Pippa Englert, Eve Pedersen, Carol Fitch-Walker, Meredith Fitch, Rebecca Johnson, Amber Byrd, Rebekah Farris and Jenna Fitch. Front row: David Fitch, Meredith Pruitt, Jen Rosen, Chrissy Gupton, Carrie Williamson, Taylor Ludlam and Tom Ludlam. Committee members not pictured: Sally Conner, Liz Goodmon and Katie Porterfield.

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100 Years of UNC Press

By Julia Baker The University of North Carolina Press celebrated its centennial year with an outdoor reception at the Chapel Hill Public Library on March 25. UNC Press Director John Sherer spoke at the event about the history of the press and the future of publishing. Attendees mingled with UNC Press authors and browsed books from its expansive collection.

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By Julia Baker Habitat for Humanity of Orange County hosted the Community Breakfast on Racial Equity in Housing on March 4 at The Carolina Inn. The morning included a panel discussion on racial disparities in housing and how the nonprofit’s programming addresses these inequities across the county. In 2021, more than $500,000 was invested into Black-owned homes through Habitat’s Home Preservation program.

Deborah Holt Noel, host of “Black Issues Forum” and “NC Weekend” on PBS North Carolina, moderated the program.

Panelists included U.S. Rep. David Price, Urban Institute fellow and former senior advisor at the National Economic Council Jim Parrott and Kimberly Cameron, executive director of N.C. A&T Real Estate Foundation and chair of the North Carolina Housing Coalition. Photography by Ellen Shannon CHM

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1 U.S. Rep. David Price and Delores Bailey.

2 Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils and Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver.

3 Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Jennifer Player, Marcus Ginyard, Betsy Blackwell and John Watson.

4 Margaret McGuinn, Glenn Davis, Jan Broughton and Orange County commissioner Anna Richards.

5 Daphne Brown Quinn and Kristen Young.

6 Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee and Braxton Foushee.

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The Chamber has not only helped me stay informed and provided a plethora of networking opportunities, but also has helped me feel more a part of the community.

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WHAT AN HONOR

IN OUR SCHOOLS

UNC Athletics announced in February that

In February, East Chapel Hill High School Spanish teacher Justin Seifts (pictured below left) was awarded the 2022 Reckford Teaching Prize by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation. The award, established in 2018, recognizes teachers with a joy for learning and enthusiastic classrooms. Justin creates a student-centered classroom and is engaged with his students and the community beyond it. He translated for local Latinx families, serves on the College Board committee for AP World History and is a member of the NC Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

the media and communications center has been named the Woody Durham Media and Communications Center, after the late Woody Durham, the play-by-play announcer for Carolina’s men’s basketball and football programs from 1971 to 2011. Woody was a UNC graduate and went on to announce 23 bowl games, 13 Final Four games and six NCAA championship games as “the voice of the Tar Heels.” His wife, Jean Durham, and sons, Wes Durham and Taylor Durham, were recognized at halftime of the Feb. 16 basketball game against Pittsburgh.

The beloved announcer died in 2018.

On Dec. 9, the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties installed The Legion Company president Lee Bowman

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professor and local entrepreneur Jim Kitchen

shot for the stars on an 11-minute space flight on March 31. Jim has been to all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations and with the help of private space company Blue Origin, he explored Earth’s upper atmosphere. The flight took off from Launch Site One in West Texas.

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was named the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year. Xavier was the only finalist from Orange County and was awarded this honor in February. NCCAT chose Xavier for his emphasis on fostering Send us your connections with his noteworthy students and treating moments! them with generosity From births and understanding.

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(pictured left) as its 55th president in a ceremony at Hope Valley Country Club. Twenty-one other officers were also installed, and nine individuals, including Nora Spencer of Hope Renovations, Eric Chupp of Capkov Ventures and Thomas DiBenedetto of the Town of Chapel Hill, were the recipients of annual awards.

Additionally, the HBA celebrated its 60th anniversary in March. Today it has more than 600 members.

Orange High School teacher Xavier Adams

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools appointed Jesse Casey as the new

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principal for East Chapel Hill High School. Jesse specializes in methods to improve student behavior, as well as pioneering mentorship programs.

He has served as the principal of The Academy at Virginia Randolph since 2013 and will begin his new position on July 1.

Susan K. Tseng,

13, an eighth grader at Smith Middle School, was awarded a fourth-place medal at the North Carolina Science Olympiad held at UNC Greensboro in March.

ON THE MOVE Lisa Kaylie was

named the new executive director of Extraordinary Ventures,

a nonprofit that helps create sustainable businesses employed by neurodivergent members of the workforce.

Most recently, Lisa has served as the president of the online retail operations company Frucon International. She has more than 30 years of experience, including involvement with B3 Coffee, the Autism Society of North Carolina, Kidzu Children’s Museum and The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center. Her son, Simon, is on the autism spectrum. “EV is a unique organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success as an early adopter of inclusive employment,” she said.

“I look forward to growing EV’s current ventures and raising awareness that embracing a neurodiverse workforce is good business.” 

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Chris G. Adigun, MD is a board certified dermatologist and recognized leader in dermatology. She is known for her expertise in laser and aesthetic dermatology as well as her warm, compassionate and down-to-earth personality.

Dr. Adigun has assembled a team of top notch dermatology-trained professionals offering the latest in technology and treatments. There is a reason DLC has been voted Best of Chapel Hill and Best of Chatham every year since she opened the doors. It’s simple, DLC treats everyone like family!

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The North Carolina native returned to her home state after serving as ​​program manager at Access Reproductive Care Southeast in Atlanta. As a longtime advocate against domestic and sexual violence, Christian oversees 24 employees and more than 200 volunteers who serve 6,000 clients annually.

Logan Jackson is

the new development and communications associate II at Child Care Services Association.

Working in the Chapel Hill office, Logan is tasked with executing the organization’s fundraising and development strategies. He previously served as a marketing associate at SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals after earning his bachelor’s in human development and family studies from UNC.

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management across the North Carolina and New York markets. The UNC alumnus lives in Chapel Hill and is a member of the Orange

announced the addition of Caroline Koller, who joined as member recruitment specialist. Caroline has experience in sales and marketing, and outside of work, enjoys traveling and acting.

Seth Hoyle also began as a member relations specialist at The Chamber in February. The UNC graduate has a bachelor’s in applied communications and advertising and public relations. Seth joined The Chamber as a marketing and communications intern in May 2021.

and realtor with nearly 25 years of residential real estate experience in the area, launched her firm, Just Be Home, in January. Tracy started her career with Prudential Carolinas Realty in 1998 and went on to join Tony Hall & Associates in 2008. “I am very excited about continuing my service to buyers and sellers as a full-service real estate broker for years to come,” she said.

Realtor and broker David Ham joined Carl Johnson Real Estate in January. David has more than 18 years of experience in brokerage, finance, development and asset

After 22 years of service, Cpl. Tereasa Matthews retired from the Hillsborough Police Department in March. Tereasa started her career in law enforcement in 2000 after graduating from

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Tracy Wright, a broker

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basic law enforcement training. Throughout her career, she served as a community police officer and a patrol sergeant and is known for her presence at Hillsborough’s community events.

Carolina Arts Council and the Board of County Commissioners. These grants, totaling $53,207.26, were given to 22 artists and 14 nonprofits, including the Ackland Art Museum, the Art Therapy Institute of NC, Kidzu Children’s Museum, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation, Chelsea Theater, FRANK Gallery, the Historic Hillsborough Commission, McDougle Elementary School PTA, North Carolina Arts in Action at Rashkis Elementary School, Orange High School Theater, The Process Series at UNC, PlayMakers Repertory Company and Sisters’ Voices.

On March 1, Wesley Barker was sworn in as Carrboro town clerk.

Wesley has experience as the planning director for Ashe County, working for the Town of West Jefferson PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF CARRBORO from 2010 to 2017. “I appreciate the strong sense of community and a feeling of openness and acceptance from everyone,” Wesley said.

Sculptor Gordon Benham painted a peace symbol sculpture the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Located outside of his Chapel Hill home at 505 Morgan Creek Rd., this piece is typically a Tar Heel blue and was painted black in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter protests. Gordon says the sculpture has drawn a crowd.

ARTS & CULTURE In February, the Orange County Arts Commission announced the 2021-22 recipients for its Grassroots Arts Program and Artist Project Grants funded by the North

In a report from 24/7 Tempo, Carrboro was named one of the country’s top five small arts towns. The rankings used data from the 2019 Census’ County Business Patterns and local arts establishments. The town ranked fifth thanks in part to The ArtsCenter, Cat’s Cradle and a monthly ArtWalk, as well as an abundance of galleries, other live music venues and art spaces.

BOOKIN’ IT “The Plea: The True Story of Young Wesley Elkins and His Struggle for Redemption” will be published on TRU E STO RY July 6. Co-authored by Patricia Young Wesley Elkins L. Bryan and Thomas Wolf, this FOR RED EMP TIO N Patr icia L. Brya historical true crime n Tho mas Wol f novel tells the story of Wesley Elkins, an 11-year-old arrested for the 1889 murder of his parents in Iowa. Patricia is a professor at UNC School of Law and Thomas is an independent writer.

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program. Funded by the Town of Carrboro and a grant from PNC Bank, the new program will provide minimal-cost professional tools and equipment for rental to those enrolled in the nonprofit’s Casa for Employment & Leadership Program.

This allows CEL workers to take on higherpaying job opportunities that require them to provide their own equipment.

On Feb. 26, Carolina for the Kids, the largest student-run nonprofit in the state, raised more than $10,000 in 24 hours. Since its inception in 1997, the organization has supported the patients and families of UNC Children’s Hospital.

BIZ BRIEFS Seven local businesses have renewed their partnership with Dementia Friendly Orange County, a nonprofit that provides training for employees on how to interact with those with dementia. From 2020 to 2022, Ashby Insurance Agency, Aging Family Solutions, the law office of Sara Harrington, Margaret Lane Gallery, Residential Properties Management – represented locally as Adelaide

Walters Apartments and First Baptist and Manley Estates – and Meals on Wheels of Orange County joined or renewed their

partnership with DFOC. The Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill announced the

departure of physician assistant Leighanne McGill. Leighanne will relocate to New York City with her family in June. She has worked with DLC since its opening in 2016.

The Framers Corner, located at 210 W Main St. in Carrboro, closed on March 31. Owner and founder David Summer announced his

impending retirement on the business’s website.

The Framers Corner served the community for more than 40 years.

A medical office building at 201 Sage Rd. in Chapel Hill has been purchased for $14.5 million by the Koury Corporation of Greensboro. The building was originally

purchased by Sage Road LLC in 2004 for $5.23 million. Duke Primary Care Sage Road Internal Medicine is a tenant of the 9,200-square-foot building.

In March, real estate brokerage Compass announced its launch in Chapel Hill, which is the company’s first development in North Carolina this year. Brett Bushnell will serve as the broker in charge of approximately 30 agents in the area, who totaled $120 million in closed sales last year. These teams and agents include: • The Christine Khoury Team, a five-person team from Coldwell Banker Howard Perry Walston.

• The Trish Lowe Group, a newly formed team founded by Trish Sweeney-Lowe from Coldwell Banker Howard Perry Walston.

• Terra Nova, a 19-person team led by principal agents Tom Wiltberger, Kara Pittman and Mariana Fiorentino, previously a boutique brokerage in the area.

• The Carolina Collection, an established team founded by Chapel Hill agents Erin Daniel and Heather Schumm, previously a boutique brokerage in the area. CHM

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The Washing Machine is Making a Funny Noise With three teenagers at home, we have one appliance that is always running – the washing machine. It seems it has been running for years on end. When our kids were little, it cleaned food stains from countless tiny clothes. Now, it battles the teenage funk saturating piles of laundry on the floor. Despite its dutiful performance, I rarely find myself thinking about this particular appliance. It just hums along in the background of our home all day (and most of the night), but when the washing machine starts making a funny noise, we have a problem. A funny noise can lead to a broken washer, which can cripple household operations.

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financial markets, it is rarely

and “wrong” investment decisions revealed in the

discussed by the financial media,

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and much like the washer, that discussion only

principal at maturity or it does not. Perhaps folks

occurs in a frantic tone when it starts acting

think bonds are less exciting because the potential

oddly or stops working completely. As a former

rewards are more muted? I have yet to hear someone

bond fund manager, I can regretfully inform

(excluding another bond manager) brag about a

you that most financial advisers either 1) do

bond’s return. Whatever the case for this fixed

not understand the bond market; and/or 2) do

income apathy, the washing machine that is the

not pay much attention to it. When asked

bond market is starting to make a funny noise and

about a stock, many can talk about a P/E ratio,

we have noticed. Yields on a two-year Treasury bond

dividend yield, or book value per share. Ask the

have increased from 0.5% three months ago to 1.5%

same folks about the convexity or spread

today. That is a giant move in a short period of time.

duration of a bond and they look at you like

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you have two heads.

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his year marks the 100th anniversary of Franklin Street mainstay 1922 140 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Carolina Coffee Shop, 919-942-6874 and part of its century carolinacoffeeshop.com milestone celebration has been the expansion and opening of an adjacent sister cafe, 1922, which opened in early February. The addition of 1922 allows CCS enthusiasts to pick what suits their needs: A classic restaurant with a full bar at the original location or a cafe space featuring graband-go items, such as ham and cheese croissants, and room to spread out at a table with a laptop.

Having a business right next to campus means at least some of the regulars are students and faculty with varying needs, whether it’s a quick drink or bite between classes, a coffee with a colleague, or a focused study session before finals. The whole idea behind the expansion was to allow for a more casual environment for guests who are looking to linger in a comfortable atmosphere without ordering a full meal, and the menu was created with this in mind, featuring pastries, a variety of sweets and savory snacks, as well as a selection of light lunch options, such as sandwiches and salads (which will be growing in the months ahead).

What makes the menu special is that 1922 partners with many was most recently Blue Spoon Microcreamery. This includes the local businesses and bakeries to offer several location options under old tin ceiling and hanging light fixtures. They also modernized the one roof, such as Ninth Street Bakery’s soft gooey cinnamon rolls counter, floors and the bay window seating to lighten the space and and Crowfoot Cakery’s stunning sweet floral-style cupcakes. take advantage of prime people-watching.

The cafe leans on Carrboro Coffee Roasters for coffee and Co-owner Jeff Hortman graduated in 2006 as a second-generation restaurants like The Purple Bowl for protein balls featured on the UNC student and recognizes the important role local businesses play snack menu. in the fabric of the college town. “It’s a special place that uniquely From the menu to the interior aesthetic, 1922 adds to the local blends families, professionals, businesses, alumni, students and energy on Franklin Street, providing a nonchain experience that is academics, and serving each of these constituencies is an important cozy, welcoming and uniquely Chapel Hill. The new cafe still has part of balancing the appropriate experience,” he says. 1922 fulfills a many of the legacy features that evoke the history of that space, which new need as they embark on the century ahead. – by Amber Watson

➾ NEWS BITES Thaiphoon Bistro will open a new location on East Franklin Street behind Whole Foods in the space previously occupied

by Chinese restaurant Red Pepper, which closed on Feb. 6. Thaiphoon Bistro offers Thai cuisine and currently operates two Raleigh locations.

Chef Garret Fleming and his sister, Eleanor Lacy, have closed their barbecue restaurant, Big Belly Que, at Blue Dogwood Public Market. The pair’s new restaurant, Bombolo, is currently under construction at 104 N. Graham St. between Al’s Burger Shack and Beer Study with plans to open in late spring. The menu will feature fresh Italian-inspired pastas and sandwiches, beer and wine.

Panciuto chef and owner Aaron Vandemark was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Southeast award. Aaron was a semifinalist in the same category from 2011 to 2016.

The restaurant group that owns Monterrey Mexican Grill’s North Carolina locations

opened Italian restaurant Piero’s Pasta & Wine in March. It took over the spot that formerly housed Casa Maria on East Franklin Street. The menu offers a variety of wines and cocktails to be paired with pastas, including lasagna Bolognese and pasta primavera.

Gi-Oh while enjoying creative alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, including beer, sake, hard kombucha and sparkling tea.

On Feb. 24, Omer Faruk Ilica opened Le Macaron on West Franklin Street, the chain’s first North Carolina location. It offers macarons in a variety of flavors in addition to coffee and other sweets like cake, croissants and gelato.

At press time, chef and owner Ramesh Dahal was slated to open a new bar called Basecamp at 105 E. Franklin St. in early April. It will feature cocktails, beer and wine as well as small plates like onion rings and kebabs, and will be located in the spot that formerly housed Jed’s Kitchen, not far from Ramesh’s Himalayan restaurant Momo’s Master.

In April, Radius opened for lunch Wednesdays through Fridays and added some specials to the daily lineup, including Taco Thursday, Sangria Saturday and “Cheers, You Made it to Wednesday” with half-priced bottles of wine.

Lupita’s Meat Market and Taqueria opened at 633 Cornelius St. in Hillsborough on Feb. 19. A combination meat market and Mexican restaurant, it sells fresh cuts of meat and varying daily specials, such as carnitas, birria and tostadas.

Joshua Goodsell and Don Tiver opened The Gathering Place, a tabletop game store and bar, on East Rosemary Street with a soft launch on Feb. 18. Guests can buy or play a variety of games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering and Yu-

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Benny Capella’s, a pizza restaurant on East Franklin Street known for their 28-inch pies, has closed permanently.

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ven in 40 degree weather, around a dozen volunteers have come to help tend the Carolina Community Garden. Some volunteers start by uncovering the low tunnels containing various winter/spring vegetable crops so that they may soak up the sunlight. Others begin mixing compost for organic fertilizer or harvesting spinach, collards and kale. Meanwhile, a large group of volunteers drill holes into oak logs, hammer small plugs inoculated with May/June 2022

and Disease Prevention in 2009. “They were concerned Louis Hallet, mushroom spores into the holes, then cover them with 8, and his that more and more of UNC staff at the lower end of the pay a mixture of cheese wax and mineral oil. In anywhere grandfather, Jeanscale were struggling to feed their families due to the Great from 9 to 18 months, the logs will be covered in shiitake Noël Hallet, who Recession,” says Claire Lorch, program manager for CCG. was visiting from mushrooms. Mixed within the noise of drills and France, spend “There was talk of starting a food bank, and the idea surfaced hammering is laughing and talk of the recent basketball the afternoon to start a garden.” game between Duke University and UNC. Though each gathering lettuce.

The timing couldn’t have been better. The university had volunteer took a different path to find the garden, and just purchased the plot of land on Wilson Street for potential for different reasons, there is an immediate sense of parking or faculty housing. However, due to the university’s camaraderie among them. lack of funds from the recession, the advisory board was An engagement program of the North Carolina permitted temporary use of the land. More than a decade Botanical Garden, CCG covers one-third of an acre off later, the garden continues to grow, with a total of 43 planting beds, of Cameron Avenue, near The Carolina Inn. The idea for the garden 11 compost-curing boxes, a tool shed and greenhouse (both are solarsprouted during an advisory board meeting between the UNC Employee powered), two hives for honey bees, an herb garden, blueberry bushes, Forum, the Botanical Garden and the Center for Health Promotion

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Japanese persimmon Beers, pointing to a 4-foottrees, a fig tree and a tall structure made from muscadine grapevine. wire fencing and bamboo.

But Claire couldn’t Jessica, a UNC graduate grow and maintain the student working on her plot alone. Since the Ph.D. in pharmaceutical beginning, CCG has relied science, has volunteered on the work of volunteers. there for almost a year.

At its peak, the garden She discovered the garden sees around 60 volunteers through the university’s across the three workdays Counseling and each week, with close to Psychological Services 20 people there at one facility. “I was having some time. “We have some very trouble at the time, and committed folks,” Claire they recommended this says. Local high school as a good way to destress,” Zach Kingery, a UNC freshman, waters the garden. students, undergraduate Jessica says. “Just getting and graduate students my hands in the dirt from the university, UNC relieves a lot of stress. It staff/faculty and community members gather to help tend the garden. gets me outside, and it’s nice to know that I’m helping other people.”

Some volunteers have been tilling the soil and harvesting produce at “Weeding has become my zen experience of the week,” says Kathleen CCG for years. For others, it’s their first day.

Lindner, the executive director for the Center for European Studies Volunteers rarely know what they may be doing during their next shift. at UNC. “Who knew I would grow up to love a task I hated as a kid.”

“Last week, I made that trellis over there. That was fun,” says Jessica Kathleen and her son, Paul, 16, and daughter Margaret, 14, have

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been volunteering since October 2020. “I absolutely love spending time with my [kids] at the garden … doing something we enjoy,” she says. “Sometimes we are quiet, and sometimes we have conversations I cherish.”

But Claire’s most important volunteer has been her husband, Fred Stang. “Fred does a lot of the design work,” Claire says. “He built a hands-free wash station and handsfree compost receptacle. He also helps write grants and guides the volunteers [with tasks]. He has been an integral part of this garden and my right-hand man.”

The garden produces roughly 5,000 pounds of produce per year, with a total of 54,814 pounds since it started in early 2010. All of the produce harvested is distributed to nearly 400 families of UNC housekeepers, the majority of whom are refugees from Burma. Along with the usual crops of lettuce, carrots, onions and tomatoes, CCG grows produce more familiar to its recipients, including yardlong beans, snake gourds, hot peppers, okra and Chinese cabbage. Typically, recipients came to CCG to receive harvested produce, but in COVID-19 times, Claire had to improvise.

“Initially, we had to close the garden. For the first few months, we didn’t have any volunteers,” Claire says. “It was just myself and an assistant doing whatever work we could.”

As restrictions relaxed in summer 2020, medical students

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They have helped me [get] food when I was broke [and] also [helped] friends and family who didn’t have food either. [It has pushed] me to research and cook a lot of different recipes. It also made me realize how dope vegetable soup is.”

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began volunteering for CCG. By the end of the summer, 1,407 pounds of produce went primarily to front-line workers as well as transportation and custodial staff for UNC Hospitals. “[The medical students] really got us through the summer months,” Claire says. By the fall, CCG was able to return to distributing produce to the housekeeping staff.

“We pack the food ourselves into 14 bags stuffed as full as we can and fit them in the refrigerator at the headquarters,” Claire says. “Then [the food] is distributed to the various groups of housekeepers. I’m hoping it won’t be too much longer until we can go back to having recipients come to the garden and help themselves to the food.”

Claire continues to introduce new plants to CCG including blackberries, pineapple guava and goumi berries, as well as native pollinator plants like bee balm. But what excites Claire the most is the new partnership between the Botanical Garden and the American Indian Center (located across the street from CCG). “There are plans in the works to build [the] American Indian Cultural Garden right next to our garden. We are very excited to have this neighbor garden and to be involved in the design,” she says.

From an expanding variety of produce to the introduction of a sister garden, the Carolina Community Garden continues to grow strong. CHM

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FAR RIGHT One UNC fan gives another a better view of the French Quarter festivities after the Tar Heels topped Duke.

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UNC alums Wil Machen, Jamie Agin, Mike Ogle and Evan Markfield celebrate the victory over Duke on Bourbon Street.

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s North Carolina basketball fans filed out of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, rain began to fall. And what began as a beautiful Final Four weekend – in more ways than one – was suddenly dampened.

The Tar Heels had just lost to Kansas in the national championship game, coming up excruciatingly short in a game that for a long time looked like it would result in UNC’s seventh national title.

After agonizing over every play as they watched a 16-point lead boomerang into a 3-point loss, the stunned Carolina faithful emerged from the arena with no option but to trudge back toward the French Quarter and hope to stay relatively dry.

But let’s forget about Monday night for a minute.

The biggest game of the weekend was the UNC vs. Duke semifinal – the first-ever meeting between the teams in the NCAA Tournament, with a berth in the championship at stake and, oh yeah, a chance to send Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement a loser.

For the Carolina fans who braved the Big Easy, that storyline – the socalled “doomsday scenario” showdown that neither fan base really wanted

to happen – turned out to be one they couldn’t have scripted a better ending to.

The teams traded leads down the stretch, ratcheting up the tension with every basket. But when the final horn sounded on UNC’s 8177 victory, the fans in attendance were in the ideal city to release that tension, and then some.

Outside the Superdome, an emotionally spent Tar Heel fan exhaled hard and said: “That was like 10 Carolina-Duke games in one.” And if you were in the building, you know he wasn’t wrong. Fans couldn’t get to Bourbon Street fast enough to start celebrating.

The Tar Heels had already ruined ABOVE UNC players celebrate in the corner near their fans after upsetting the Blue Devils.

Coach K’s last game in Cameron a BELOW Carolina fans in shock after Caleb Love’s last-second shot for a tie against Kansas missed. month earlier. Now they had ended his career with a loss on the biggest stage despite being a No. 8 seed many people didn’t think would even make the tournament back in February.

No matter what happened Monday, Saturday night meant bragging rights forever.

Fans paraded down the street starting call-and-response chants of “Tar!” and “Heels!” Tyler Hansbrough and Marcus Ginyard, national title winners in 2009, strolled down Bourbon smiling with their friends, as did 2005 champ Jesse Holley, moving among the swarms of Carolina supporters celebrating. For anyone not wearing Duke blue, it was a blast and a blur.

By Sunday morning, the vibe was more subdued but still jubilant – it was, after all, the day after the biggest win in the rivalry’s history.

No matter where you went in the city, if you were wearing Carolina gear, you were greeted with a “Go Heels!” from passersby. And while Franklin Street is always a fun place to be after a win like this, there was something unique about being on Bourbon Street – where “Go Heels” isn’t a given like it is in Chapel Hill – and having strangers utter those words to you like a secret handshake.

At the Sheraton on Canal Street, UNC’s team hotel, it was all smiles.

Athletic director Bubba Cunningham chatted with supporters out there truly believed that – right up until the chance to hang a banner was front on the sidewalk. Roy Williams held court with some friends in tantalizingly close only to get snatched away. Suddenly, it mattered a lot. a quiet corner. The lobby buzzed, and the fan store was selling out of Which brings us back to Monday night.

T-shirts faster than they could restock them.

Eventually, the rain cleared. By then, Carolina fans didn’t have In the open-air hotel bar, dozens in Carolina blue celebrated by raising much cause to linger on now-muggy Bourbon Street unless they felt a glass to the Tar Heels and reminiscing about the previous night. It like drowning their sorrows. Some partied on despite defeat, but most wasn’t exactly a Bourbon Street party, but it was decidedly relaxed and trudged back to their hotels to get some rest before traveling home. celebratory for a bunch of folks whose team still had another game to play.

And even though it was far from a happy ending to the Heels’ miracle The pervasive feeling was that the Heels had already accomplished what tournament run, that hardly seemed to matter when the sun came up the they came to do, no matter what happened against Kansas. And all of us next morning. After all, we’d always have Saturday night. CHM May/June 2022

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BELOW Michelle Dorrance.

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aroline Brodie was 8 or 9 years old when it dawned on her that her tap teacher, Gene Medler, was kind of a big deal. The home-schooled sophomore, now 15, recalls the moment with a smile: She was at a tap festival in Dallas and wearing a North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble sweatshirt. As she walked to one of her classes, she recalls, “One of the professional dancers who was teaching was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you’re from North Carolina – you’re with NCYTE, aren’t you?’” Caroline adds, “I think like 20 people told me to tell Gene that [they] said hi.”

Gene founded NCYTE in 1983 and has been its artistic director for almost 40 years; for the last eight years, Caroline Vance has worked by his side as associate artistic director. Gene also teaches at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill and founded the NC Rhythm Tap Festival, an annual event where students can receive feedback from seasoned tap dancers that takes place at the school every June. Throughout his long career, Gene has trained thousands of students, taught

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LEFT Gene Medler.

RIGHT Derick K. Grant.

classes around the world and, according to the NCYTE website, “has received many honors for his contributions to dance and his achievements as a dance artist.”

Caroline Brodie, who has trained with Gene for seven years, co-produced a special tribute performance at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro on Feb. 26 in honor of the 73-year-old. Former and current NCYTE members as well as internationally renowned professional dancers all showed up to honor Gene’s decadeslong legacy of teaching and mentorship in a sold-out show. “It was truly an honor to be with so many who have shared my passion over the years – teachers, colleagues, students (past and present) and friends,” he says.

Robin Vail, a former student of Gene’s and a partner, administrator and teacher at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill, attended the show and marveled how Gene “created this entire rhythmic tap mecca right here in Chapel Hill.” Zans McLachlan, who studied with Gene for 40 years and was a performer that afternoon, says, “When I was a member … [we] learned how to use wood glue and toilet paper to fix our tap shoes. And now the members perform internationally, and they learn incredibly sophisticated tap from literal living legends – some of whom honor us with their presence today – and they produce complicated and incredible shows like the ones you’re seeing, and this is because of Gene.”

Among the other performers were: former student and 2015 MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Michelle Dorrance, who is also founder of the New York City-based award-winning dance company, Dorrance Dance; tap legends Brenda Bufalino and Dianne Walker; and Chapel Hill natives and NCYTE alumni Luke Hickey and Elizabeth Burke, members of Dorrance Dance. The performances were accompanied by live music from a three-piece band.

For someone so universally beloved, Gene, who was born in New Hampshire but has spent the past 55 years in Chapel Hill, is modest about his own origins in tap: “I thought it was cool, and I took a few lessons. … My dad was probably my motivation because he was a baseball player, and he knew how to do a few little soft shoe steps and sing a little. He’d be … working on the lawn mower, and then he’d go dancing across the garage.” When asked what sort of advice he gives his dancers, Gene says he tells them to “dance to express, not to impress.”

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styles, from energetically jazzy to slow and sinuous; from powerfully athletic to delicately graceful – all animated by an intense love of the medium. The finale – a first-time collaboration between Dorrance Dance and NCYTE – was a buoyant showcase that featured deft footwork and included a whirlwind of backflips and break dancing.

The performances were emceed by an upbeat Josh Hilberman, another former student of Gene’s and a tap dancer who has performed all over the world.

One of the most eye-catching moments of the show was an impressive duet by Luke and Elizabeth. Luke, with his shock of blond hair and dimples, and Elizabeth, who resembles actress Kristen Bell, with her square jaw and piercing blue eyes, were a mesmerizing duo who exhibited intense focus and a synergistic appreciation of each other’s talent. When asked what he thought of their performance, Gene says, “Nothing they do surprises me. Elizabeth and Luke are my family, so they never really leave home.”

In speeches before each performance, the dancers all emphasized Gene’s generosity, leadership, humor and immense kindness. Before presenting him with a plaque, Michelle said, in a voice overcome with emotion: “You’ve taught us everything in the language of tap dance. You encouraged us to take risks, and you took risks with us, and it’s just so much more profound than everything that I could ever imagine. You have forever changed the arts community in North Carolina, the global tap dance community and our lives.” CHM

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The Adiguns did their homework to find an area that wasn’t saturated with dermatologists. As a result, her practice, Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill, which opened in September 2016 at the Veranda in Briar Chapel, was “welcomed in an unbelievable way by the community, and so I vastly underestimated the space I was Board-Certified Dermatologist and Owner, going to need.”

Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill In summer 2020, the Adiguns purchased an unzoned lot at the intersection of Lystra Road and Hwy. 15-501, less than a mile from the current location, which offered freedom for the practice to grow.

Chatham Professional Park, slated to open in June, will house an r. Chris G. Adigun practically grew up in the walk8,000-square-foot space for the Dermatology & Laser Center on the in medical clinic in Greensboro that her family first level with space they’ll rent out on the second floor. opened when she was 2 years old. The clinic While Chris continuously mentors medical students welcomed patients from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. who are interested in dermatology, UNC Athletics’ every day of the year. “I literally lived health FORevHER Tar Heels initiative offered her an care as a child because [my parents] were opportunity to mentor a female student-athlete working a lot,” Chris says. As she spent more attending her alma mater. Chris says she saw value in time there, she discovered she relished face the chance “to be involved with students at a much time with people and learned that solving earlier phase [in which] they’re not necessarily trying to “When I had medical puzzles with her father, Dr. Chris work to be in the position that I’m in – they’re trying the invitation Guest, was a fulfilling task. to find themselves.” Chris says that she’s learned, too, to be a FORevHER Chris graduated with a bachelor’s degree by helping her mentee, Nicole Adam, a member of the mentor, I was in Africana studies and psychology while Tar Heels’ women’s golf team, manage a busy daily life flattered. fulfilling pre-med requirements at Cornell and work toward self-improvement. … It’s University, where she met now-husband, Still, adding the mentorship role to her already opportunities Abayomi “Yomi” Adigun. At UNC School piled-high plate of responsibilities, including coaching like this that can really of Medicine, she realized her interests had her daughter Jacqueline’s YMCA basketball team, make you no limit – from neuroscience to pediatrics to meant one more commitment along with lecturing professionally surgery to dermatology. at American Academy of Dermatology conferences fulfilled and “I was one of those people that went and being an active member of the Council for Nail emotionally to medical school and ... I really liked all Disorders. But Chris couldn’t say no. “I like to push really make you happy.” the specialties,” Chris says. She landed on myself to learn new things and expand my skill set,” she dermatology, which would allow her to take says. “I knew [mentoring] was going to do that.” part in everything from complex medical A similar drive to continue learning keeps Chris at cases to procedures to routine cancer screenings the forefront of her specialties. “My profession [requires similar to physical exams given by primary care doctors. one] to be a student of dermatology for life, and that takes discipline At her first job, Chris was an assistant professor and directed and a lot of it,” Chris says. She advises other women starting careers a clinic for nail disorders at Ronald O. Perelman Department of in medical fields to maintain passion for their work. “There’s nothing Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. “It was very much like, ‘Sink more important than believing in yourself. … It’s hard – that’s OK. or swim,’” she says. “I was learning, teaching residents and caring for Do it anyway.” – by Renee Ambroso  patients all day, every day.”

Far from sinking, Chris was listed in New York’s Super Doctors list as a rising star in 2013, 2014 and 2016. She was named the co-director of NYU’s annual Advances in Dermatology symposium in 2014.

That same year, Chris and Yomi relocated to Southern Village with their kids, Julian, 14, Naomi, 11, and Nylah, 8. Daughter Jacqueline was born a few years later and is now 5.

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DANITA MASON-HOGANS

Local Historian and Public Memory Specialist; Founder and President of Bridging the Gap

anita Mason-Hogans loves Chapel Hill. Her roots run deep – her family has lived here for seven generations. She’s the daughter of Dave Mason of the Chapel Hill Nine, a

group of teenagers who led the town’s first sit-in for civil rights in 1960. This history that lives within her family is what makes her so passionate about helping others understand the town’s history – the triumph, the pain and the struggles.

“I’ve always had a deep love for Chapel Hill,” says Danita, a historian and public memory specialist who grew up in the Northside and Rangewood areas. “And I’ve also always had a deep love for equitable education.”

Danita’s passion for education and community are themes that weave into her work and her activism. It’s one of the reasons she founded Bridging the Gap, a nonprofit centered in Chapel Hill, “[in] an effort to raise money to have an after-school program and summer enrichment program for the descendants of the enslaved.” Danita has read studies on the stark disproportion in Chapel Hill between Black children and white children’s readiness for college entrance, and it’s important to her to change this.

Danita says she “became interested in history at [Chapel Hill High School], after a white classmate had told [me], ‘Black people hadn’t done enough to justify a semester of Black history.’ … That’s when I knew I wanted to go to [a historically black college or university],” Danita says. At North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, she earned her bachelor’s in theater before graduating from Virginia Tech with her master’s in education.

In 2017, Danita was appointed by Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger to serve on the Historic Civil Rights Commemorations Task Force. Molly Luby, the community history coordinator at Chapel Hill Public Library, recalls her work on the task force with Danita. “[She] is truly an activist at heart … who doesn’t shy away from speaking truth to power,” Molly says. “Whenever Danita walks into a room, everyone gets a hug. [And] whenever [Danita] leads a meeting, she makes sure that everybody knows everybody else in the room. … She lifts up all the people in the room.”

Danita, who lives in Hillsborough, maintains a joyful attitude and a great sense of humor. “I am probably the silliest person you will ever meet. I love art and anime. I love action and science fiction shows. My husband, [Dr. Cory Hogans], and I watch “General Hospital” [together]. … We’ve watched it every night since college!” she says, with some laughter. Danita and Cory have two kids at their alma mater, N.C. A&T – daughter Ákánké is a junior while son Akin graduates in May. “I really pattern the way that I move after my mother,” Danita says of Patricia Mason, whose involvement in the community was strong as well. “I [also] do a lot of reading and studying,” Danita says. “During the day, I do a lot of meeting and engaging with people. … I do a lot of community talks on campus and in the community. … My days are pretty full.”

But Danita isn’t just looking to the past, she’s looking toward the future. That means working with young people and listening to them as they pave their own path forward in history. “We all want peace. But, of course, before we get peace, we have to have justice,” Danita says. “And in order to get justice, we have to be willing to listen and heal and share our truth and collaborate together for a solution. And I believe young people are a huge part of that.” – by Elizabeth Kane  58

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a mixed-income community. “We really believe in the benefits of different types of people living in the same neighborhood, being able to learn and grow and share with each other,” Jennifer says.

President and CEO, One of Jennifer’s favorite memories on the job happened at her Habitat for Humanity of Orange County first closing. She met a fellow mother named Judit Alvarado, who was purchasing a Habitat home in Hillsborough with her husband, s president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Angel Davalos. Fast forward to this year, Jennifer hopped on a recent Orange County, Jennifer Player’s schedule – with affordable housing call and saw none other than Judit sharing her donor meetings, build site visits and balancing the experience as a leader in the Fairview community. ever-changing landscape of affordable housing “I’ve just really been able to see how this stable home – never looks the same. But there are some has helped their family, has helped them to go back to constants in her office: a clothespin collage school, to better their education, to get better jobs and with photos of inspiring people she has met to really get connected in the community,” Jennifer along the way not far from a wall map of says. “Now that they’re stable, they found a place they plans for the nonprofit’s largest project yet. want to invest in and they want to get involved and they “We’re trying After growing up in Wayne County, just want to give back.” to be part southeast of the Triangle, Jennifer attended The organization recently got a boost in late March. of a larger UNC, where she met her husband, Jon Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced a $436 conversation Player. After graduation, she worked in million donation to Habitat for Humanity affiliates, because we know that health care consulting and volunteered with with Orange Habitat set to receive $5 million of the we’re not nonprofits. Wanting to make her passion transformational funds. going to build for volunteering a career, Jennifer got her Jennifer says, “To me, it’s really a vote of confidence ourselves master’s degree in public administration for that a philanthropist like this looked at our out of this nonprofit management at UNC Charlotte. organization and said, ‘They are doing all the right problem [of the lack of In 2014, the director of development things and have all of the foundation in place to really affordable job at Orange Habitat brought Jennifer launch and do something big.’” housing].” and Jon back to Chapel Hill, where As more flock to the area, she says it has become they now raise their sons, Winston, 12, harder for long-term residents or service workers to and Fletcher, 9, and a poochon puppy stay in this aggressive housing market. She says this named Wallace (affectionately named after “life-changing” gift will have a generational impact for UNC basketball player Rasheed Wallace). In 2019, local neighborhoods. “The bottom line, it allows us to be able to she became president and CEO of the nonprofit. keep more of the people who are the fabric of our community in our A core part of Jennifer and Orange Habitat’s vision is making community,” Jennifer says. – by Emily Padula  sure everyone in the county has a decent place to live. One huge step toward that vision hangs on the wall behind Jennifer’s desk: a development called Weavers Grove. Walking distance from East Chapel Hill High School, the 32-acre project will consist of 237 homes, including 101 Habitat dwellings for people who live or work in Orange County. The remaining homes will be market-rate, creating

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about that,” Shekinah remembers. Around this time, she attended a lecture given by Dr. Hunter Doherty “Patch” Adams, considered a nontraditional physician. (His life was made into a movie starring Robin Williams, with scenes that were filmed on UNC’s campus.)

Something told her to speak to Dr. Adams afterward. “I had never heard a lecture like his,” Shekinah recalls. “I told him, ‘I was so moved by your talk, and it was so beautiful. … [And] I’m not sure whether I want to go to medical school or not. … But your talk showed me what it could be, to be a doctor.’”

Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Shekinah says, “He was so kind,” and though she didn’t have Professor, Department of Radiation his book to sign, he wrote on a sheet of paper to her: “May I haunt Oncology at UNC School of Medicine your every compromise.” Dr. Adams’ advice “stuck with me all these years,” Shekinah says. “He was adamant about realizing you should do hen Dr. Shekinah Elmore whatever you have to do in life. [His advice is] about not giving up on was interviewing for jobs something you really want. … I’ve thought about a lot of after completing her my life decisions that way.” residency in the Harvard Shekinah, who is a cancer survivor herself, also says Radiation Oncology some of her own experiences while being sick as a child Program, she felt she could and a young person led to her interest in medicine and find the balance she wanted cancer care. She had always loved science, but she also in her life in Chapel Hill. wanted to administer care and empathy to patients “I’m very “I just love academic life. … during difficult times. excited about It’s very exciting,” Shekinah In her free time, Shekinah loves to visit the Chapel my work and my life – says. “I think there’s not a Hill Farmers Market and the Carrboro Farmers particularly better place than Chapel Hill Market with her husband, Adam Cluff, and their at this point for that.” She says she wanted son, William Elmore Cluff, who is 3 ½ years old. in my life. to find a “great academic She also spends time gardening, cooking and baking, ... I get to community … particularly a sometimes with William. “Cooking and baking are see patients who I take health care community that lovely activities to do at home, with a toddler, if care of. I get was dedicated to global health you’re not too attached to efficiency, but the joy of the to work on and health equity, and also process,” Shekinah says. these research a place where my family would She also enjoys giving back in different ways. “I do questions that be happy.” talks for community or student groups, particularly are my own questions that The radiation oncologist’s groups that center folks of color and Black folks,” I created.” work routine is a mix of research Shekinah says. “I [also] help people navigate college, days and clinic days. “I feel really medical [school] or residency applications. … I do a lot of lucky to have a pretty diverse set mentorship and try to connect people to opportunities of responsibilities,” Shekinah says. that are related to my day job, but not a formal part of it.”

The clinic days can be intense, as she consults with patients going She’s generally a morning person and has embraced that attitude through incredibly difficult moments. “I’m an oncologist, so people even more over the years. “Medical training has made me that way, are at a really challenging time in their life, even if it’s relatively good but I like it,” Shekinah says. “Also, having a young kid has reinforced news I’m delivering,” Shekinah says. that!”

She says her research and administrative days are a nice However, it’s the purpose within her work and personal life that complement. “They’re not always necessarily emotionally laden. … truly fuels her to start her days. “I get to see patients who I take They’re a mix of meetings and a time to take a step back and think.” care of. I get to work on these research questions that are my own Shekinah says. “The research times help me reflect on how I could be questions that I created,” Shekinah says. “I get to garden. I get to hang doing a better job in [the] clinic.” with my family and have dinner later in the day. I usually get Shekinah recalls a time in her life when she was a sophomore at up and [think] there’s always something exciting for the day.”

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REBECCA JOHNSON

Senior Vice President of Interior Design and Finishes, Will Johnson Building Company

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o one has it all together. To me, the biggest marker of success is if you do the right thing when something goes wrong,” Rebecca Johnson says. In her role as senior vice president of interior design and finishes with Will Johnson Building Company, that approach has helped Rebecca and her team tackle countless home design and renovation projects with grace and integrity.

“People are human and make mistakes,” she says. In the building process, that can mean anything from a countertop being cut the wrong way to a project manager missing a small detail. “At the end of the day, when you find a solution, that’s where you really shine,” she says.

Rebecca learned that lesson at a young age. “My dad was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, so I grew up all over. I’m one of four girls, and my mom created an environment that encouraged talking things through,” she says.

“No matter what was going on or where we were living, we always solved things before we went to bed.”

She also credits her parents’ positive encouragement with her own confidence and positivity when faced with new opportunities. “I was a business major – design wasn’t necessarily a career path I saw for myself, but I have fallen in love with making an impact on other families,” Rebecca says.

“I admire “When someone has something exciting going on, like building a house Sheryl – which is a huge investment – there is so much joy and even intimacy in Sandberg. In helping them get there,” she explains. “It’s really special and personal, and her book, she by taking the time and being thoughtful, you are truly improving their lives says you can’t and that’s a really rewarding feeling. It’s why I always say my clients help me have the tiara syndrome. As as much as I help them.” a woman, you Rebecca met husband Ben Johnson while attending Elon University, and have to lean the pair moved to Chapel Hill 15 years ago. “My in-laws [Will Johnson and in and ask Laurie Johnson] started the company in 1995, but the 2008 financial crisis for what you revealed where we could really make a difference for people,” she says. want.”

Rebecca and Ben embraced the challenge of helping Will and Laurie grow the company in a turbulent time; since then, they have gone from two employees and a handful of projects each year to a design staff of six and a full range of design and build services. “As we’ve grown, we’ve had to learn to adapt and pivot to meet our clients’ needs, but our core values of working with integrity, excellence, accountability and joy have remained at the heart of what we do.”

That applies to their growing team, too. “Our real impact on this community can only be achieved through empowering our team members,” Rebecca says. “How we train and equip each person, listening to every voice and establishing processes that are solid and repeatable, have all been necessary for sustainable growth.”

Rebecca believes this is especially true for women in the construction and design industry. “I was lucky to have a mom who told me I could do anything, and with the women in our office, I try to pay that forward,” Rebecca says. “Women are so often paid less or less likely to ask for a promotion. I want to be a boss who not only recognizes women’s potential but provides them with an environment where they feel heard, rewarded and fulfilled.”

That goes for clients, too. “At work, you don’t always get a do-over, but you can take responsibility and course correct,” she says. “This is a tough industry to be in right now, with fluctuating material costs, shipping delays, the list goes on. I’ve learned that bad news doesn’t get better with time. You have to step up and move forward, and you will never regret doing so with kindness.”

Rebecca is passing on that courageous perspective to daughter Harper, 2. And though she has lived all over the world, Rebecca can’t imagine having a family anywhere but Chapel Hill. “I’m lucky that Ben and I are best friends, and beyond that, we feel an amazing sense of community here,” she says. The family also loves to go to the beach and hang out with their neighbors in Laurel Hill. “We have such a diverse social and cultural group of people we get to work with and spend time with, and everybody is so authentic in how they care for one another. It’s home.” – by Morgan Cartier Weston 

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DANIELLE DE LA ROSA-WHITE

Co-owner & Chief Chocolate Officer, Chocolatay Confections

hen Dominican Republic-raised Danielle de la Rosa-White met her husband, Matthew White, 20 years ago in New York City, chocolate and desserts quickly became part of their love language.

Danielle, who graduated with a psychology degree from Lehman College, and Matthew, would seek out the best bakeries in the city and anywhere they traveled. The Town of Chapel Hill

was another thing they fell in love with during a visit as they were considering relocating. In 2012, they took the leap and moved here after the birth of their second child, Logan.

A year later, they launched Chocolatay Confections

inspired by their older son, Mateus, and his severe peanut allergies. Danielle wanted to make sure Mateus (whose nickname, Tay, inspired the company name) was able to enjoy chocolates that were safe for him to eat. Since most commercially made ones contain traces of allergens due to the shared equipment they use, cross-contamination is nearly unavoidable.

Danielle’s independent streak and desire to one day own her own business propelled her idea for Chocolatay forward. “I believed in my husband’s natural talent for creating recipes and tasting experiences and in my tenacity to figure out how to make it all work,” she explains.

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make with tree nuts, intense ingredient vetting, specific production days and best practices to ensure there is no cross-contamination with their nut-free products.

In 2018, they received their first Good Food Award for their Sunflower Crunch Cup, a confection that was originally created for Tay in an attempt to make him something that tasted “nutty” but was still safe for him to eat. “To receive one of the highest honors in the sustainable food movement for that confection gave us the validation we needed to believe we were truly on the right path and should keep going.” They have since received two more of the national awards for their other bestsellers: Coconut Bliss Bar and Coffee Caramel Bar (made in collaboration with Carrboro Coffee Roasters).

Chocolatay remains a fully family-run small-scale operation.

Every item is made and packaged by the couple out of their home kitchen near Southern Village. “Matthew and I take turns playing music we like; we work side by side and bounce ideas off each other while our kids are in school,” Danielle shares. “Fortunately, the chocolate production space is separate from our main kitchen, which helps maintain order and a consistent schedule when it comes to chocolate production and family meal preparations.” Over the years, they have established a good balance between working efficiently and spending time with their children, who turn 15 and 10 this summer.

Unlike many businesses that experienced a decrease in business during COVID-19, Chocolatay’s customer base grew thanks to local support and word-ofmouth marketing. “As we went into lockdown, we immediately started offering delivery service in Chapel Hill and Durham in an effort to keep our business afloat,” Danielle says. “Carrie Brogren, founder of local Facebook group Chapel Hill Carrboro Foodies, reached out to support our business and share it with her members, and we started receiving orders from all over town. Today, we can be found at both the Chapel Hill and Durham farmers markets on Saturday mornings, and we ship nationwide.”

And there’s no sign of slowing down. In the future, they hope to be able to acquire the funding to purchase the commercial equipment needed to increase production and find a commercial retail space so they can expand into offering wholesale, classes and tasting experiences. – by Amber Watson 

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MISSY JULIAN-FOX

Author and Founder of Heart of the Hill Tours

ust a few blocks from The Carolina Inn, Missy Julian-Fox sits on her front porch each week with friends to do what she loves most: share stories. Affectionately dubbed her “healing porch,” the setting serves as a gathering place for Chapel Hill natives-turned-friends to meet up and exchange experiences growing up here.

During her own childhood, Missy would visit Julian’s, the clothing store her father, Maurice Julian, opened in 1942, which is now celebrating its 80th year in business on Franklin Street.

After graduating from UNC, Missy earned a master’s degree in education at Boston University. Eventually, she was called home to do what she loves: provide access through storytelling.

Missy spent years as a reading teacher at Seawell Elementary School before having her daughter, Betsy Fox. When her father died in 1993, Missy took the reins to run Julian’s alongside her husband, Michael Fox. In 2007, she passed the reins to brother (and Carolina argyle designer), Alexander Julian. Today, Missy’s son, Bart Fox, manages the menswear side of the business.

Her family story is etched on every UNC basketball uniform and stands proud as one of Franklin Street’s most historical fixtures. Now, she is set on sharing the untold stories within her beloved town.

“I feel like I’ve always been in love with this town and tried to be a cheerleader for how unique and special and wonderful it really is,” Missy says.

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When not writing or leading tours, Missy is a regular at experts in their respective fields, including tours on Sutton’s Drug Store, which she lovingly calls her “board trees, architecture and even an all-encompassing tour room.” She also serves on the board of Bridging the of downtown and campus aptly called Chapel Hill Gap, a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities 101. Missy’s own walking tour, Parallel Lives, with for the descendents of Chapel Hill’s enslaved population “I realized friend Chris Faison, explores both a white and Black founded by Missy’s friend and fellow “healing porch” that wherever perspective throughout the town and university’s history. regular Danita Mason-Hogans (page 58). you’re “So much history was missing from the stories I knew A cancer survivor of more than 30 years, Missy planted, you and grew up with. Isn’t that true for many of us?” she says. remembers walking home from UNC Hospitals following can find a place or a “When I learn a more complete story, I understand and a sudden diagnosis and making the choice to plan for the way to do or connect so much more – we need to share these stories.” years to come. to give what’s Missy recalls wanting to be a writer her whole life.

“As I was coming down that hill, like it was yesterday, I in your heart.”

When inspired by the urge to create visual stories for decided, ‘Oh, I’m gonna have to get rocking chairs for that children, and eventually her granddaughter, Marilyn, 5, front porch because I intend to be rocking in those chairs she found out how easily her heart “exploded on when I am 80 years old and I will look back and say, ‘Well, the page.” that was a tiny, little window in your life,’” Missy says.

Since then, Missy has written three children’s books featuring And now every week, she rocks in those very chairs with Danita and illustrations by textile artist Elaine O’Neil. She says “Goodnight their friend, Sandra Conway, learning and telling stories about the town Carolina” serves as a “love letter” to her hometown, while “Road Trip that will have her heart forever.

Carolina” takes the reader on a journey across the state. Missy’s latest “When all is said and done … what I hope is said is, ‘That was a release, “Violet Stands Tall,” features a purple bunny who mirrors her woman who loved her town and saw the extraordinary power and experience operating the store. possibility within each of us,’” Missy says. – by Emily Padula 

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ach day brings a new opportunity to make an impact on someone’s life for Dr. Alice Chuang. As the assistant dean for student affairs at UNC School of Medicine, Alice heads the advising system – matching students with advisors to guide them through their academics and prepare them for their next steps after medical school. “It’s about student support, making sure our students can succeed and setting them up to succeed,” she says.

For her own education, Alice obtained her undergraduate degree in applied mathematics at Harvard University in 1993. Then she completed both medical school and her OB-GYN residency training back in her hometown of Memphis at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2001. After moving to Chapel Hill in 2003, she started as a rank-and-file faculty member at UNC School of Medicine. “Over time, I just got more and more interested in medical student education,” Alice says. She went back to school to get her master’s of education in 2017.

She met her husband, Tom Ivester, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and chief medical officer at UNC Hospitals, when they both were completing their training. They live in Meadowmont with their two children, ages 13 and 15, and three dogs.

Along with the hands-on work of performing more than 2,000 deliveries throughout her career, Alice also trains the next generation of doctors, teaching OB-GYN courses to medical students. “[The students] all really remind me why I came into medicine because they’re curious and they’re excited,” Alice says. “They sort of approach everything with a fresh perspective.” She headed UNC’s main OB-GYN clerkship course from 2007 to 2018, which gives students the experience of what it’s like to be an obstetrician and deliver babies. “Students keep you on your toes because they ask those tough questions,” Alice says. “I think Carolina attracts a certain type of person because of our mission across every department and certainly in the School of Medicine, because it is very service oriented.”

When things get hectic, Alice leans on a piece of advice from Tom – figure out what makes you happy, and go after that. “I try to work really hard for myself and for the people around me to make sure to remember that everything you say, every word, every look, can create joy in someone’s life or take it away from them.” – by Megan Tillotson 

“You have to think about what is the most important thing that you need to feel happy and joyful, and to feel like you’re successful and work for it. Figure out what that is.”

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KATIE MURRAY

Director, Orange County Arts Commission

A thriving arts community, Katie says, can transform communities and local economies. According to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, state arts and cultural production in 2020 added more than $16 billion in value to North Carolina’s economy. In Orange County, the NEA grant Katie secured will support a monthlong public arts festival in summer 2023, which will be held in downtown Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough.

“It’ll be a really big, countywide public arts festival,” Katie says.

“There are so many case studies out there about cities that are struggling, and they create some sort of space for arts, and they blossom.”

In 2016, Katie and her husband, Steve Murray, moved to the area from eastern North Carolina (and later were joined by dog Bubba). Three weeks after unpacking, they stumbled upon the Handmade Parade, the biennial celebration of arts and creativity in Hillsborough, the first of many artistic opportunities in the area.

“Almost any given night of the week, I could go to an art exhibit, a concert, a reading, and refill the tank.

“Especially in And all of those things are a reminder of why I do what the pandemic, I have never I do and why I love it so much,” she says. “Especially been so when I do it with kids.” thankful to be Open for camps and classes from fiber arts to mosaic, a government the mill also hosts first Friday events for the community worker in the to gather and experience a new exhibit and enjoy a glass arts sector.

But it was of wine and music. “It’s really about being accessible hard to work and allowing something for anybody to be able to for an industry participate in,” she says. “In nonprofit, you learn to be a that was jack- or jane-of-all-trades. I think it really instills a work completely ethic in you that you’re doing it for the mission.” shut down.

This isn’t a job Katie’s mission-driven perspective is anchored where you’re in serving people of all ages and backgrounds; the just suppose organization offers financial assistance for the art classes to be behind a so self-expression is available to all. computer for “This is why I love what I do,” Katie says. eight hours a day.”

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believe in the power of the arts,” says Katie Murray, the director of the Orange County Arts Commission, which recently secured a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts under her leadership.

“The arts are fundamental to us as humans,” she says. “They’re able to address issues going on in our world in a way that people can rally behind.” Katie, who has a degree in communications from Elon University, has been at the helm of the arts agency for nearly six years. During her tenure, she has helped expand the role of the arts commission and open the Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough, among other things.

And then came the pandemic.

Katie went into action. “I spearheaded the relief fund that raised $150,000 for artists and also the request to the county for the $100,000 Restart the Arts grants for organizations,” she says.

The self-described “weird art kid” turned her passion into a career as an events and marketing manager for arts nonprofits. She spent more than 20 years working in the Blue Ridge Mountains to North Carolina’s coast. She says relaying the economic effects of the arts to the public is among her biggest challenges. “When businesses like Apple are looking at the Triangle to decide whether or not to come here, they look at things like your cultural offerings,” Katie says. “That comes with a thriving arts community.”

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JACKIE THOMPSON

Human Services Coordinator, Town of Chapel Hill ’m a people person,” says Jackie

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her nearly 30-year career in public service and her volunteer work helping others.

For the last 12 years, she’s worked as the human services coordinator for the Town of Chapel Hill.

She oversees the Town’s human services grant, serves as the staff liaison for the Human Services Advisory Board

and serves as a liaison between the Chapel Hill Police Department, public housing program and public residences, to name a few responsibilities. “I also manage the Town’s transitional housing program … for families transitioning from public housing to the private market,” Jackie says.

Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee says, “Jackie believes in community and civic engagement.” Barbara, a friend of Jackie’s for nearly a decade, adds, “[She] gives her best in all situations and endeavors.”

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In June 2019, Jackie won the W. Calvin Horton Richlands, North Carolina,” she says. As an adult, Service Award for her distinguished service, the highest she supported the organization through volunteer accolade for a town employee. “There are so many work, and in April 2021, she received the GSUSA dedicated employees within the Town of Chapel Hill, Thanks Badge I, the highest honor for volunteers, so I was just honored to be nominated,” she says. for her work as a service unit manager and volunteer “The thought Jackie, a 1982 graduate of King’s College in troop leader. “Being able to introduce girls to new of knowing Charlotte, began working for Bell Fork Elementary experiences and showing them that they can do that I may School in Onslow County as a secretary assistant. A whatever they set their minds to is important,” Jackie help someone few years later, she began a receptionist position for says. “I also believe that representation is [critical] or be of assistance Jacksonville City Hall before moving to a secretary role and believe girls of color need to see women who look to someone for the City’s Recreation and Parks Department. like them volunteering in their community and making during the In December 1988, after marrying her husband, a difference.” day gets me Tony Thompson, and moving to Carrboro, Jackie When she’s done helping others for the day, Jackie out of bed in began working for the Town of Chapel Hill’s public loves being with her favorite people: her husband, the morning.” housing program. She was quickly promoted to housing their three adult daughters, Brittany, Kristin and assistant in less than a year and then moved up the Sherona, and their grandson, Daylen, 19. “Family is ranks to public housing manager, where she stayed for very important to me,” Jackie says. “I love traveling with almost 20 years. them, attending basketball games, [watching] movies and For two decades, Jackie has been a member of the Hickory Grove going to the beach.”

Missionary Baptist Church. And for the last six years, Jackie has At other times, you can find her taking a stroll around town. “I volunteered as a secretary and assistant teacher for the church’s like walking around the area and meeting and talking with different Sunday school program. people … and learning about the rich history of Chapel Hill,” Jackie Jackie has also been a member of the Girl Scouts since she was says. “I am always amazed at how friendly people are and the diversity 7 years old. “I was a Brownie and Junior Girl Scout growing up in of people.” – by James Dupree 

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hen asked to pick a word to best describe Kym Hunter, a close friend struggled to decide on just one. Instead, Karen Stegman highlighted Kym’s drive to help friends and neighbors. “Her personal and professional lives are guided by the same things: a value in community and a focus on doing what’s right,” says Karen, who is Chapel Hill’s mayor pro tem.

Kym’s commitment to public service is a key part of her work as a leading litigator at the Southern Environmental Law Center’s Chapel Hill office. A senior attorney with the legal advocacy nonprofit, Kym brings expertise with government transparency, sustainability and climate change. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown Law School in 2010, where she was the editor of the Georgetown Environmental Law Review.

Transportation is a focus of Kym’s time.

As state and local officials grapple with how to reduce their carbon footprint, transportation remains a leading source of greenhouse gases in North Carolina. Despite that, Kym says, there is not enough attention on thinking differently about transit.

“People think of big power plants, solar, wind and electrifying vehicles,” she says. “But a really important piece is making it so people can drive less.”

Pedestrian access and public transportation is part of what brought Kym to Chapel Hill in the first place. She moved here from Durham seven years ago seeking green, walking-friendly neighborhoods.

Kym is engaged to Graig Meyer, a representative running for North Carolina Senate this year. The pair plan on tying the knot this June during a two-day celebration at their home in the Blackwood neighborhood. Together, they have six kids – Sky, 7, Rio, 10, Felix, 12, William, 15, Mason, 18, and Ashley, 30. Visiting the Chapel Hill Farmers Market is one of the family’s favorite things to do on a weekend.

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state Supreme Court. It’s a case with national coverage that could change the way North Carolinians vote. The SELC’s commitment to environmental justice led them to take up the case, Kym says, because a strong democracy is central to the protection of the environment.

It’s been a grueling case requiring many early mornings. But in the end, Kym says, her team’s determination is paying off. “I just had to stand up and square my shoulders,” she says. “But we were representing the NAACP, and I felt the strength and the weight of their history.” After more than three years of hard work, the case now waits for a decision.

Kym’s busy professional and personal life means she is always looking for the best use of her day. Her advice for anyone struggling to juggle priorities: “We all have limited time, and there is always so much to do. Make sure everything you are doing is meaningful, and make sure that you are working in the most efficient way possible.”

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The Zerden family – Matthew, Ellie, Zoey and Lisa with Noah in front – lounge on a colorful duvet from Anthropologie. They peppered in more color with lamps and art from Vivid Interiors in Greensboro.

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isa de Saxe Zerden and Matthew Zerden met as teenagers on a trip to Israel in

1996 and quickly bonded over their shared dreams of making a difference for others. Natives of California and Georgia, respectively, Lisa and Matthew were married in Laguna Beach, California, in 2004, and next lived in Boston while building their educational foundation. She earned a Ph.D. in sociology and social work from

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The family room’s Crate & Barrel sectional is often host to reading or card games.

Boston University, while he completed both his medical degree and a master’s in public health at Harvard University.

In 2009, Matthew’s acceptance into a residency program at the UNC School of Medicine brought the couple to North Carolina.

“At the time, we only planned to stay long enough for me to complete my residency,” Matthew says. But each found a calling – and a home – here instead.

“We lived in Durham for a while but wanted to be closer to Chapel Hill, both for the commute and for the schools,” Lisa explains. She is an associate professor and senior associate dean at the UNC School of Social Work, and Matthew is a practicing OB-GYN and public health provider in the area, so a location convenient to I-40 was important.

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They moved into their house off Weaver Dairy Road in 2015 and have enjoyed making it their own with children Ellie, 14, Noah, 12, Zoey, 8, and family dog Charlie. Built in 1998 on a cozy cul-de-sac, the home was part of an established neighborhood with towering trees. The beautiful backyard for the kids sealed the deal.

The home features three connected living areas on the main level – a unique design challenge that Lisa was excited to take on.

“The house felt a bit dark, so first, we painted the whole downstairs a lighter color,” she says. Next, a bespoke bar unit was added to the back living room.

During the early stages of the pandemic, the couple enjoyed one of their more practical projects: built-in desks in the front living area.

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MIDDLE The same carpenter built the bar and cabinets which the Zerdens painted a deep navy.

BELOW The family enjoys macarons around the kitchen island, where they often prep other favorites such as banana bread from scratch.

rooms or even knocking out a wall, but it was much more of a project than we wanted to take on,” Lisa says.

“But then we realized we work a lot in the evenings, so by using the front room as a study, it works great,” Matthew adds. “We have a dedicated space but can still hear the kids if they need us.”

The kitchen is at the center of the home, which was an important factor for the Zerdens. “We spend a lot of time there, so it’s perfect,” Lisa says. “Whether the kids are reading or doing a puzzle or watching TV, they’re never far away.”

Vibrant touches of color are injected throughout each room by way of eye-catching artwork, patterned pillows and fresh flowers. The home also boasts art pieces that

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ABOVE The wallpaper from Spoonflower was the anchor in Zoey’s room. Lisa then spray-painted a chandelier and the bedframe a corresponding shade of blue to match.

BELOW In the early days of the pandemic, Art Scherer of Go Out and Play installed a backyard play area with hammocks and a slide. The kids have loved it for reading and sleepovers ever since.

can’t be found anywhere else: handmade pottery created

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The fireplace mantel is covered in family photos of relatives as far away as Las Vegas and New Zealand.

creatures, his work brings personality and charm to almost every room in the house.

“I love living here because there are lots of kids to play with and trees to climb, but inside, my favorite thing is how colorful our house is and all the pink in my room,” Zoey says. She and her older sister, Ellie, love jumping rope at Bouncing Bulldogs.

When they’re not enjoying their hobbies, the kids love spending time in their

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RIGHT The trampoline was there when the family moved into the home off Weaver Dairy Road.

BELOW RIGHT Lisa says she enjoys reading or relaxing nearly every day in the tub.

backyard play structure, which features a slide, rock climbing wall and even a rope and pulley system with a bucket for hauling snacks to the top level. All three children attend Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.

“This neighborhood has been so great,” Lisa adds.

“During COVID-19, we explored every nook and cranny and got to know our neighbors really well.

There are so many wonderful people and kids of all ages.” Their cul-de-sac is often host to food trucks and ice-cream trucks in the summer, which proved to be a lifesaver after lockdown.

The family also enjoys biking together and getting takeout from local restaurants like Kipos Greek Taverna, Luna Rotisserie and Tesoro. “Acai bowls from The Purple Bowl are a staple in our house,” Matthew says. “And we love that we are just a few

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CHAPEL HILL East Franklin Street 1922 Coffee cafe with grab-and-go options.

140 E. Franklin St.; carolinacoffeeshop.com Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159 ½ E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048; bandidoscafe.com Buena Vibra Authentic Caribbean cuisine. 157 E. Rosemary St; 919-903-9029; buenavibranc.com Carolina Coffee Shop Casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875; carolinacoffeeshop.com Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955; cosmiccantina.com Curry Point Express Indian fare including curry, biryani and wraps. 118 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9000; currypointexpresstogo.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, schmears. ‘Nuff said. 174 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4228; dameschickenwaffles.com Down Time Craft beer, pizza, tacos, wraps, paninis and more. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7008; downtimechapelhill.com Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews Independent bookstore and Mexican-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100; 919-913-5055; epiloguebookcafe.com

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

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

Cat Tales Cat Cafe A two-story coffee/beer/ wine cafe home to 12 adoptable cats.

431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 210; 843-345-5289; cattalescatcafe.com Chimney Indian Kitchen & Bar Traditional Indian dishes and unique options like pista korma and lobster pepper masala.

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

CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available. 310 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262; cholanad.com

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

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

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

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine.

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Top of the Hill A Chapel Hill brewery that also offers American food like burgers and flatbreads. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676; thetopofthehill.com

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

Möge Tee Bubble tea shop offering cheese foam fruit tea, fresh milk tea, fruit parfaits and fruit yakult. 151 E. Franklin St.; 984-234-3278; mogeteechapelhill.com

Buns Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com

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

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

Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries and burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663; lindas-bar.com

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

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

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

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

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Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com

Blue Dogwood Public Market Food hall with individually owned food stalls including Asian fusion, a bottle shop, North Carolina barbecue and a nutrient-dense weekly pre-order menu.

306 W. Franklin St., Ste. G; 919-717-0404; bluedogwood.com Blue’s on Franklin North Carolina barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 110 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-5060; bluesonfranklin.com COMING SOON – BOMBOLO Sandwiches, pasta dishes and small plates. 104 N. Graham St.; facebook.com/bigbellyque Boro Beverage Co. Locally made kombucha and craft sodas on tap. 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1005; 919-537-8001; borobeverage.com

Franklin Motors Beer Garden A rooftop and fully licensed ABC bar. The Roquette at Franklin Motors serves beer garden favorites like hand-cut fries, bratwurst and sliders. 601 W. Franklin St.; 919-869-7090; franklinmotors.net Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings as well as vegan wings with more than 25 rubs and sauces. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6717; heavenlybuffaloes.com/chapel-hill Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, Italian entrees, calzones and subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 41 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com

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Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747; kuramasushinoodle.com La Résidence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506; laresidencedining.com Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846; lanternrestaurant.com Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055; limeandbasil.com Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties, brunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean options. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Might As Well Bar & Grill Bar favorites.

206 W. Franklin St.; 984-234-3333; chapelhill.mightaswellbarandgrill.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Traditional Indian tandoori and thali.

431 W. Franklin St., Ste. 415; 919-929-3833; curryblossom.com

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

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

Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Unlimited sushi and hibachi.

Rams Plaza; 919-240-4552; mrtokyojapanese.com/chapel-hill

Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Eastgate Crossing/Rams Plaza

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

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

Piero’s Pasta & Wine A variety of pasta dishes, soups and salads. 1502 E. Franklin St.; 984-999-4826; pierospasta.com

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

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

The Northside District Specialty cocktails and international small plates. 403 W. Rosemary St.; 919-391-7044; thenorthsidedistrict.com Perennial Cafe Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee, tea and pastries.

401 W. Franklin St.; 919-914-6045; perennial.cafe

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, donuts, chicken and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; risebiscuitschicken.com Squid’s Fresh seafood options include woodgrilled fillets, Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 Fordham Blvd.; 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com

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

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

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

The Casual Pint Upscale craft beer market with beer, wine and ice-cream sandwiches.

201 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. 5; 919-967-2626; chapelhill.thecasualpint.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University Place

Pho Happiness Pho noodle soup, vermicelli plates and vegetarian/gluten-free options.

508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201; phohappiness.com

Roots Natural Kitchen Salads and grain bowls. Children 12 years old and younger eat free all day, every day.

133 W. Franklin St., Bldg. A-115; 984322-5600; rootsnaturalkitchen.com ​ eafood Destiny Offerings such as crabcakes S and shrimp pasta. 100 W. Franklin St.; seafooddestiny.com sôst A build-your-own-pizza concept, plus other options like macaroni and cheese, traditional pastas, sandwiches and wraps.

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Guglhupf Bake Shop European-style breads, pastries and coffee. Eastgate Crossing; 919-914-6511; guglhupf.com/chapelhill-bake-shop Il Palio at The Siena Hotel Italian specialties like butternut squash ravioli. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545; ilpalio.com Japan Express Hibachi-style meals and sushi. 106 S. Estes Dr.; 919-928-9600 Just Salad Salads, wraps, smoothies, soups, grain bowls and more. 111 S. Elliott Rd.; 984-999-3700; justsalad.com

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Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts. 919-968-3424; alfredospizzanc.com bartaco Tacos, fresh-juice cocktails, poke and mole options. 910-807-8226; bartaco.com Flying Biscuit Cafe All-day breakfast and Southern favorites like shrimp and grits. flyingbiscuit.com

D I NI NG GUI D E

Hawkers Inspired by Southeast Asia’s street fare, this eatery features homemade favorites, from dumplings to curries.

Outdoor seating available. 919-415-1799; eathawkers.com Maple View Mobile Ice-cream outpost of the iconic Hillsborough shop. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill Southern favorites like deviled eggs meet steakhouse mainstays like the legendary 12 oz. filet. 919-914-6688; stoneyriver.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Outdoor seating available. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9887; silverspot.net Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Hunam Chinese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133; hunamrestaurant.net Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake-tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326; luchatigre.com The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, salads, desserts and more.

Weekly prepared meals, groceries to-go box and Friday night specials. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com Timberlyne/Chapel Hill North Area Chapel Hill Wine Company Wine store with bottles from all over the globe.

2809 Homestead Rd.; 919-968-1884; chapelhillwinecompany.com Deli Edison Neighborhood deli with bagels, sandwiches, salads. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-929-7700; deliedison.com Farm House Restaurant Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd.; 919-929-5727; farmhousesteakhouse.com Joe Van Gogh Coffee, tea and pastries.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-967-2002; joevangogh.com Magone Italian Grill & Pizza Italian mains.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-904-7393; magoneitaliangrillpizza.com New Hope Market Breakfast and daily specials like burgers, soups and more.

6117 N.C. Hwy. 86 S.; 919-240-7851 OiShii Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002; oishiiroll.com The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards and more. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133; thepigrestaurant.com PiggyBack Classic cocktails, beer and wine and unexpected, creative bar food. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 102; 919-240-4715; thepigrestaurant.com/piggyback Pop’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040; pops-pizzeria.com

Queen of Pho Vietnamese offerings like banh mi and, of course, pho beef noodle soup.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-903-8280; queenofphochapelhill.com

Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805; order.thaipalacechapelhill.com Meadowmont Village COMING SOON – Bluebird French bistrostyle restaurant. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; bluebirdnc.com

Rasa Indi-Chinese Authentic North Indian and Chinese cuisine, with fusion and Thai dishes. Weekly specials.

Patio dining. 1826 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-929-2199; rasachapelhill.com

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Specialty pizzas and salads. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942; brixxpizza.com Kahlovera Mexican bar and grill. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4537; kahloveratacos.com

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

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including gobi manchurian, paneer tikka, chicken tikka and hariyali murg kebab. 101 Meadowmont Village Circle; lnlrestaurant.com

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

Meet Fresh Taiwanese desserts and teas. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; Ste. 101; 984-999-4983; meetfresh.us

Yopop Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt shop featuring 14 flavors, bubble tea and smoothies. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229

Quickly Hot and cold tea drinks in addition to Asian street food.

503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-234-0401; quicklychapelhill.com

N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas. 6209 Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com

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

BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything made in-house.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, subs, salads.

3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636; brenzpizzaco.com Coco Espresso, Bistro & Bar Plant-based, fresh, locally sourced dishes, as well as classic comfort food, cocktails and mocktails, plus coffee, espresso bar, baked goods and pastries. The Gwendolyn, 101 Glen Lennox Dr., Ste. 180; 919-883-9003; cocochapelhill.com elements Cuisine combining classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com First Watch French toast, pancakes and specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488; firstwatch.com

La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato, coffee.

610 Market St., Ste. 101-C; 919-968-1635; lavitadolcecafe.com Market and Moss American cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. 700 Market St.; 919-929-8226; marketandmoss.com Rasa Malaysia Authentic Malaysian dishes. 410 Market St.; 984-234-0256; rasamalaysiach.com Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood, Italian dishes. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696; thetownhallgrill.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items available as grab and go. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009; weaverstreetmarket.coop

CARRBORO

Hawthorne & Wood Fine dining cuisine with an outdoor patio, a fully stocked bar and an extensive international wine list.

3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-4337; hawthorneandwood.com

Downtown

Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com

Acme Food & Beverage Co. Entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com

Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls and more. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077; nantucketgrill.com Old East Tavern Elevated food, wine, craft beer and cocktails. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-903-8699; oldeasttavern.com The Poplar Cafe Coffee shop offering coffee, tea, hot chocolate, wine, mimosas, beer and specialty drinks, plus Deli Edison bagels and schmears. 1114 Environ Way, East 54; facebook.com/thepoplarcafenc

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

Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848; akaihana.com Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669; armadillogrill.com COMING SOON – Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. 410 N. Greensboro St.; breakawaync.co

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Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226; carrburritos.com

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

Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9002; fiestagrill.us

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

Tesoro 18-seat neighborhood restaurant with house-made pasta, seasonal plates and classic sweets. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-537-8494; tesorocarrboro.com

Monterrey Mexican Grill Traditional Mexican cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-903-9919; monterreychapelhill.com

Coronato Pizza Roman-style pizza, snacks and salads. 101 Two Hills Rd., Ste. 140; 919-240-4804; coronatopizza.com Craftboro Brewing Depot Bottle shop and brewery with taps of craft beer.

101 Two Hills Dr., Unit 180; 919-240-4400; craftborobrewing.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.net Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine.

301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222; thegourmetkingdom.com Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge Offers a wide range of tea and herbal drinks, all made from kava, a type of plant root. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596; kravekava.com Lanza’s Cafe Coffeehouse serving tea and meads in addition to local pastries, small plates and daily specials. 601 W. Main St.; 919-967-9398; lanzascafe.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. 307 E. Main St.; 919-537-8958; lunarotisserie.com Mel’s Commissary & Catering Changing lunch-only menu of comfort food. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700; melscarrboro.com Mosaic Tapas Bistro & Wine Bar A trendy tapas and wine bar with a relaxed bistro atmosphere. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008; mosaicbistro.com Napoli Wood-fired pizza, espresso, artisanal gelato made from scratch, teas and local craft beer and wines. 105 E. Main St.; 919-667-8288; napolicarrboro.com Neal’s Deli Buttermilk biscuits and traditional deli fare. 100 E. Main St.; 919-967-2185; nealsdeli.com Oakleaf “Immediate” cuisine like pastas and seafood using ingredients from the chef’s own garden. 310 E. Main St.; 984-234-0054; oakleafnc.com Open Eye Cafe Freshly roasted coffee by Carrboro Coffee Roasters, tea, beer, wine and baked goods. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919968-9410; openeyecafe.com Paco’s Tacos Steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian tacos. Located in Mel’s Commissary & Catering. 109 W. Main St.; 919-240-7700 Pizzeria Mercato Pizza, antipasto, soups, fritti and gelato. 408 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-2277; pizzeriamercatonc.com Speakeasy on Main Cocktail lounge with live music. 100 E. Main St.; facebook.com/ speakeasyonmainstreet 98

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Wings Over 27 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271; wingsoverchapelhill.com East Main Square Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-your-own pizzas, salads and pasta. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Roastery and espresso bar. 360 E. Main St., Ste. 100; graysquirrelcoffee.com Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com Iza Whiskey & Eats Japanese fusion cuisine serving small plates, sushi, ramen, whiskey, sake and cocktails. 370 E. Main St., Ste. 140; 919-537-8645; izaeats.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Biscuits, doughnuts, chicken and coffee.

310 E. Main St.; 919-929-5115; risebiscuitschicken.com Vecino Brewing Co. Craft beer and flavorful small plates. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C; 919-391-6788; vecinobrewing.com Carr Mill Mall/North Greensboro Street B-Side Lounge Small plates and inspired cocktails. As of press time, temporarily closed. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones.

Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7336; carrboropizzaoven.com Grata Cafe Italian classics and inspired dishes cooked from scratch. Carr Mill Mall; 919-2407000; gratacafe.com Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7343

Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. Hwy. 54 W.; 919-928-9200; bestwingman.net

HILLSBOROUGH Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; antoniashillsborough.com Cup-A-Joe Coffee and pastries. 112 W. King St.; 919-732-2008; hboro-cupajoe.com El Restaurante Ixtapa Authentic from-scratch Mexican dishes.

162 Exchange Park Ln.; 919-644-6944; ixtapa.homestead.com/homepage.html Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta Company Baked goods, coffee, wine and all-day cafe offering pasta, sandwiches and salads. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261; hillsboroughbakeshop.com Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches, sides and desserts. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647; hillsboroughbbq.com Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails. 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113; hottinroofbar.com The House at Gatewood Supper club serving comfort food and special events venue. 300 U.S. 70; 919-241-4083; houseatgatewood.com Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N. Churton St.; 919-732-3591; jayschickenshack.com Kim’s Bake Shop Homemade baked goods from brownies and doughnuts to “whookies” and pie. 111 N. Churton St.; downtownpies.com La Muñeca Ice Cream Paletas, esquites and dorilocos. 131 Mayo St.; la-muneca-ice-cream.business.site Los Altos Mexican dishes, such as tacos and chiles rellenos. 126 W. King St.; 919-241-4177; losaltosmexicanrestaurant.com

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

Lupita’s Meat Market and Taqueria Authentic Mexican food including tamales, barbacoa and carnitas. 633 Cornelius St.; 919-296-9000

Thai Station Authentic, fresh Thai dishes.

201 E. Main St., Ste. C.; 984-234-3230; thaistationnc.com

Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com

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

Matthew’s Chocolates Gourmet chocolates, frozen treats and baked goods.

104 N. Churton St.; 984-245-9571

Weaver Street Market Hot food bar items are available as grab and go. Carr Mill Mall; 919929-0010; weaverstreetmarket.coop N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Aidan’s Pizza Pizza, wings and salads.

602 Jones Ferry Rd., Ste. D; 919-903-8622; aidanspizza.com Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877; annamariasnc.wordpress.com

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Napoli Hillsborough Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria. 230 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8566; napolihillsborough.com Nomad International street food-inspired eatery. 122 W. King St.; 984-217-0179; thenomadnc.com Pueblo Viejo Traditional Mexican food.

370 S. Churton St.; 919-732-3480 Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts.

Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-2450601; radiuspizzeria.net

JOYO U S CO O KING MORETON NEAL IS AN AUTHOR AND INTERIOR DESIGNER WHO LIVES IN CHAPEL HILL. SHE IS A LIFELONG FOODIE, HAVING CO-FOUNDED LA RÉSIDENCE IN 1976.

One of my favorite recent cooking trends is one-pot pasta dishes. All ingredients, including raw pasta, are cooked together, usually in the oven.

The sauce is thus infused into the noodles, resulting in a more intense flavor. Pure genius!

Here’s a flavorful recipe adapted from “One Pot, Plan, Planet” by Anna Jones. It works well as a potluck dish or a side to grilled meat. You can substitute chickpea pasta for wheat, if you are so inclined.

THE WHITE STUFF

ONE-POT SPANISH PASTA

Serves 8 as a main course and 12 or more as a side dish

PHOTO BY JAMES STEFIUK

I’ve eaten more carbohydrates in the past two years than in the previous two decades: Rice in all forms (risotto, pilaf, arancini), the much-maligned white potato (roasted, mashed and hasselback), and of course, the ultimate carb – pasta. Noodles of every shape, both glutenous and gluten free, grace our plates more than I’d like to admit. Our pandemic comfort food is the color nutritionists urge us to avoid, but, truly, white starchy foods are the best – there’s just no getting around it!

No longer welcome at our house, my Atkins diet recipe books have been relocated to the thrift shop.

Even at restaurants, pasta now screams at me from the menu.

Yesterday I stopped for takeout at Twisted Noodles, only because of its name. Its mildly spicy, yellow curry rice noodles hit the carb spot – squishy, sticky, delicious beyond expectation.

Our area has a plethora of exceptional venues for pasta. Osteria Georgi’s incredible gnocchi, Oakleaf’s pappardelle Bolognese, Pizza Mercato’s tagliatelle cacio e pepe – these dishes were off my radar screen pre-pandemic. This week, the moment I discovered the entire menu at Tesoro consists of handmade pasta dishes, I reserved a table at Carrboro’s newest eatery. If you haven’t yet discovered this pasta paradise, check it out at 100 E. Weaver St. So confident noodle lovers will find Tesoro, the tiny restaurant doesn’t even have a sign.

For noodling at home, Melina’s Fresh Pasta is an answered prayer. The incredible handmade ravioli is available at the Durham storefront as well as, bless her, both Carrboro and Chapel Hill farmers markets. Simmered in water and doused with a bit of butter, these scrumptious little pillows dissolve all worries about the state of the world, not to mention one’s expanding waistline. The fig-gorgonzola kind is a favorite in our house, but her new pimento cheese ravioli may replace it. This inspired blend of Southern and Italian flavors meets every comfort food standard and was the overall winner of the Made in NC award in 2021.

If you buy your noodles at the grocery store, look for labels that say “bronze cut,” a method that produces a rough surface that’s better for holding sauce. Our preferred brand, Garofalo, is part of The Fresh Market’s extensive dried pasta selection. As good as

the more expensive artisanal brands, this durum wheat pasta made in Gragnano, Italy, known as “the homeland of pasta,” is roughly half the price of its shelfmates.

For a sublime pasta sauce, Marcella Hazan’s peerless Tomato Sauce with Onion & Butter is easy to make. From her “Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking,” here is the recipe in a nutshell: Place 1 onion (peeled and halved), 2 to 4 cups canned San Marzano tomatoes (roughly chopped) and 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Over very low heat, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every so often. Add salt to taste. The recipe calls for discarding the onion once cooked, but I like to puree it in a blender and add back to the sauce at the end. You will be amazed how good this is.

1 onion, chopped 1 fennel bulb, chopped ½ red bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 lb. dry short pasta (penne, macaroni or orecchiette would all work) 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes ½ cup sliced olives (green or Kalamata) 1 ½ Tbsp. sherry or cider vinegar 2 tsp. smoked paprika 2 ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock

TOPPING

½ cup breadcrumbs ⅓ cup grated manchego or Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fennel fronds, chopped finely In a 9” x 13” casserole dish, mix onions, fennel, red pepper, oil, salt, pepper and fennel seeds.

Roast in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Remove from oven and add all remaining ingredients through stock, mixing well together. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes more until liquid has been absorbed.

Remove the foil, and add the combined breadcrumbs, cheese and fennel fronds.

Bake 10 minutes until topping is golden. CHM

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Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214; thesaratogagrill.com Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery Local meat, baked goods, pimento cheese. 610 N. Churton St.; 919-732-4712; stevesgardenmarket.com

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

The Village Diner Southern fare and takeout pizza. 600 W. King St.; 919-2458915; villagedinernc.com Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Italian favorites. 133 N. Scottswood Blvd.; 919-732-9219; vinnyshillsborough.com Weaver Street Market Food bar items are available as grab and go. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050; weaverstreetmarket.coop Whit’s Frozen Custard Rotating flavors of frozen custard, treats, pints to go. 240 S. Nash St.; 919-245-8123; whitscustard.com Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 113 N. Churton St.; 919-932-0134; thewnp.com Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew Beer, wine, frose and more. 114 W. King St.; yonderbarnc.com

NORTH CHATHAM Briar Chapel 501 Pharmacy Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com

O’YA Cantina Latin cuisine from all over the world. 72 Chapelton Ct.; 984-999-4129; oyacantina.com Town Hall Burger & Beer Burgers plus tacos, wings and salads. 58 Chapelton Ct.; 984-234-3504; townhallburgerandbeer.com Governors Village Ciaobella Pizzeria Pizza, pastas, sandwiches.

1716 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar Frenchinfluenced food, coffee and Sunday brunch. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-9679990; flairfusionrestaurant.com

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

50160 Governors Dr.; 919-942-4240; tarantinirestaurant.com North Chatham Village/Cole Park Plaza Captain John’s Dockside Fish & Crab House American seafood dishes. 11550 U.S. Hwy. 15501 N.; 919-968-7955; docksidechapelhill.com Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant Mexican dishes with vegetarian options. 11552 U.S. Hwy. 15-501 N., Ste. 205; 919-929-8012; guanajuatomexicanrestaurant.net Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering ASIAN BISTRO sushi, Chinese dishes like sweetand-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 100; 919-869-7894; moonasianbistroch.com

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

House of Hops Bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. Outdoor seating available. 112 Russet Run; 919-542-3435; houseofhopsnc.com

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

Mi Cancun Classic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Outdoor seating available.

114 Russet Run; 919-542-3858; micancunmx.com

Small Cafe B and B Offbeat, eco-friendly eatery offering farm-to-table fare for breakfast and lunch. Offering outdoor dining. 219 East St.; 919-228-8817; smallcafebandb.com

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New Japan Hibachi-style Japanese cooking.

90 Lowes Dr.; 919-542-4380

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Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews and live music. Open April through October. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/roost

Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 130 Lorax Ln.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com

Allen & Son Bar-B-Que North Carolina barbecue. 5650 U.S. 15-501; 919-542-2294; stubbsandsonbbq.com The Belted Goat Lunch, dinner and wine shop, offering salads and sandwiches.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat

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Cafe Root Cellar American cuisine and “go big or go home” seasonal dishes. 35 Suttles Rd.; 919-542-1062; caferootcellar.com

Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen Grains and greens bowls, small plates and bar snacks. 193B Lorax Ln.; 919-261-7211; copelandspringsfarm.com

Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state featuring Carolina cuisine. 120 Lowes Dr., Ste. 100; 919-545-2330; carolinabrewery.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes.

193 Lowes Dr., Ste. 107; 919-704-8374; compadresnc.com The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine dining. Reservations are needed. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house

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Metal Brixx Cafe Vortex Roasters’ coffee and espresso plus tea, lemonade and gelato. 213 Lorax Ln.; 919-444-2202

West Street Al’s Diner Traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 535 West St.; 919-542-5800; alsdiner.net

China Inn Chinese dishes, dine in or carry out.

630 East St.; 919-545-0259

Fair Game Beverage Co. Spirits, wine, beer and cider tastings plus snacks and specialty local food items. 220 Lorax Ln.; 919-5486884; fairgamebeverage.com

Angelina’s Kitchen Greek and Southwestern dishes including gyros. 23 Rectory St.; 919-545-5505; angelinaskitchenonline.com The Phoenix Bakery Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes. 664 West St.; 919-542-4452; thephoenixbakerync.com Hillsboro Street/Downtown

Greek Kouzina Made-from-scratch hummus, gyros, kebabs and more. 964 East St.; 919-542-9950; greekkouzina.com

Aromatic Roasters Small-batch coffee shop specializing in Aztec mochas, chai lattes and Thai teas. 697 Hillsboro St., Unit 101; 919-228-8345; aromaticroasters.com

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Burgers, cheesesteaks and frozen custard.

987 East St.; 919-542-1312; hwy55.com/locations/pittsboro

The Beagle Classic and innovative cocktails and small plates like chilled seafood, charcuterie and a selection of sandwiches.

53 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6589

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Buzz Cafe at Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, daily changing hot bar, sushi, salads and baked goods. Chatham Mills; 919-542-2643; chathammarketplace.coop Carolina Cravings Co. Bakery serving traditional treats like pie bars, muffins and nobake peanut butter-chocolate cookies as well as Hispanic favorites like flan, bolillos and tres leches cakes. 84 Hillsboro St.; 919-444-2023 The City Tap Classic bar food. 89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562; thecitytap.com Davenport’s Café Diem Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and espresso offerings.

439 Hillsboro St.; 919-704-4239; davenports-cafediem.com

The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates and a full bar. Outdoor seating available. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com Postal Fish Company Fresh seafood from North Carolina’s coast. Serving dinner only. 75 W. Salisbury St.; 919-704-8612; postalfishcompany.com S&T’s Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007; sandtsodashoppe.com The Sycamore at Chatham Mills Upscale steakhouse. 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 530; 919-704-8731; thesycamoreatchathammills. com

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta.

160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com John’s Pizza Restaurant Pizzas, pastas, wraps, calzones and strombolis.

122 Sanford Rd.; 919-542-5027; johnspizzarestaurant.com

Tienda Hispana El Rayo Hispanic goods including Mexican pastries and packaged foods and drinks. 119 Hillsboro St. Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376; virliesgrill.com

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com

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Claris & Sawaia

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hapel Hillian Emma Claris and Matt Sawaia of Cary met in 2014 when she got lost on their first day of interning for MetLife in Charlotte. Sparks flew instantly when Matt offered to drive Emma to work for the rest of the summer.

Emma, an East Chapel Hill High School alumna, and Matt, who went to Apex High School, both graduated from UNC Charlotte that December with degrees in finance. They bonded over the Carolina Panthers and brewery hopping in Charlotte and soon got a dog together, their best bud, Moose.

In 2018, Matt surprised Emma with a proposal in their Uptown Charlotte apartment after a trip to the North Carolina Zoo with her nephew. She said yes without any hesitation and was surprised to see her parents, Gayle Claris and Woody Claris, and his parents, Mike Sawaia and Nanette Sawaia, at the celebratory dinner.

After a long engagement, the pair planned the wedding in secret in just over three weeks and got married on Dec. 3, 2021. “We picked this day not only because I liked the date [12/3/21],” Emma says. “But because it was about time we got married.”

The couple said their vows at Soundside Park in Surf City, which was followed by a reception at Diver Surfside Cafe with 12 invited guests. “[It was] a far cry from the original 180-person guest list,” Emma says. “It was close to perfect and really intimate, and almost every person at the wedding made a toast.”

The couple lives in Charlotte. CHM May/June 2022

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Jacobs & Ragan

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aleigh Ragan and Preston Jacobs both attended Cedar Ridge High School but

didn’t cross paths until after they graduated, meeting at a Bojangles in Hillsborough in 2016.

They dated for 2 ½ years until June 1, 2019, when Preston enlisted the help of his grandmother, Shirley Jacobs, for a surprise. “[Preston] said we were going to take his granny to a car show at Carolina Beach,” Kaleigh says. “We were driving her classic ’55 Bel Air.” Instead, he parked by the water at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area at Kure Beach, and they all got out to see the view. Shirley had a camera ready to take pictures as Preston popped the question.

The couple wed on Nov. 7, 2020 – the same weekend that the bride’s parents, Charlie Ragan and Tracey Ragan, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. The ceremony, which was officiated by the groom’s uncle, Larry Jacobs, and reception took place at Old Lystra Inn. Their dog, Mollie Petunia, served as flower girl, walking down the aisle just before Kaleigh did. “Seeing Preston’s reaction to me in my dress was a perfect moment I will remember for the rest of my life,” Kaleigh says.

Preston is a glass warehouse manager at Jacobs Glass Company in Durham while Kaleigh is a medical assistant at Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill. They now live in White Cross on the same road Kaleigh grew up on. CHM 104

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