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Durham has its share of merciless ghosts, of course, but most of those we conjure during the holidays are warm. Our better angels, if you prefer a different metaphor.

Our city’s spirit of kindness is clear and forever in front of us. See page 17 for the Exchange Family Center, which helps families take care of their children and, in 2019, celebrated its 50th charity golf tournament.

See page 18 for the 25th anniversary celebration of TROSA, which helps recovering addicts rejoin their lives. (You can meet some TROSA residents at one of nine Christmas tree lots they operate around the area.

They’ll trim, bag and load your tree on your car, or even fit your tree to your tree stand.)

The holidays are about the person next to you. But, to me, the New Year has always been about courage. It takes courage to start again, to face a new day. But, we do. We stand with our feet firm on the floor, reach in good faith toward one another and seek shelter in the crowded spaces between generosity and grace. We face our ghosts and embrace them.

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40 Surviving the Most Wonderful Time of the Year How to throw a perfect and easy holiday party

86 Networking Black Wall Street: Homecoming, KONTEK’s 30th Anniversary and Downtown Durham Inc. Speaker Series

47 Markets & More A few extra seasonal events, plus local shopping opportunities to help you check off everyone on your list!

88 The Future of Transit After the collapse of the light rail project, Durham takes its time with Plan B

50 Cheers to 2020!

Welcome the new year with a few special cocktails

92 Biz Briefs

56 Feeding a Crowd The holidays mean lots of group gatherings and more mouths to feed

31 The Big Give Our local nonprofits: How they support the community and how you can get involved

60 Wrap It Up Several ideas for preventing cabin fever

FEATURES 66 Meaningful Meals A local dinner party raises a glass while raising funds to honor Pauli Murray’s legacy 104 To Have and to Hold We went back to six of our featured newlywed couples to get their tips for tying the knot

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 4 Letter from the Editor 8 Go. See. Do. Our top 10 winter events

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64 Holiday Gift Guide 78 New Trends in Home Design Popular styles during the 2019 Parade of Homes 80 Adopt A Pet Meet a pup and two cats waiting on their forever homes at the Animal Protection Society of Durham

PEOPLE & PLACES 12 45th annual CenterFest Arts Festival 14 Southern Documentary Fund’s sixth annual Artists Convening 15 Art of Cool Festival 16 Pride: Durham, NC

22 Noted What we’ve heard around town …

17 Exchange Family Center’s 50th annual golf tournament

26 Faraway Memories Iconic holiday occasions and why Durham’s Holiday Parade and Fun Fest stands out

18 TROSA’s 25th anniversary celebration

28 The Gift That Keeps on Giving Remember to also celebrate and give back to our city this holiday season

20 Children’s Pop-Up Market at The Studio School of Durham

96 Taste Discover our city’s best restaurants 111 Engagement & Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style

19 Durham Convention Center’s rededication reception

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American Indian Powwow F EBRUARY 1

This family-oriented event features music, dance, arts, crafts and food at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM). The event began as a way for American Indian students at NCSSM to promote the school to American Indian communities in North Carolina; today, the powwow teaches visitors about the culture of the first Americans.

Caring House Annual Benefit Gala F EBRUARY 8

Join Caring House, a nonprofit that provides Duke Cancer Institute patients with affordable housing and a supportive environment, for its annual gala to raise money and provide support for the institute’s outpatients and their caregivers.

There will be a live auction, dinner and live music from the band Java at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. (clockwise from top left) American Indian Powwow photo

by Powell Braddock; Holiday Parade Photo by Beth Mann; Dream Big photo by Scott Van Manen; Caring House photo by Colin Huth

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Holiday Parade & Fun Fest D E C E MB E R 14 City of Durham’s

annual parade on Main Street starts at Dillard Street and concludes at Buchanan Boulevard (near Duke’s East Campus). The Fun Fest on Blackwell Street features snow sledding, a Santa meet and greet, holiday card decorating and other festive activities.

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Support childhood literacy at Book Harvest’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day community celebration. The book drive and activity fair will be held this year at Rhythms Live Music Hall. There will be photo opportunities with kids’ favorite characters, music and food trucks, and children can take home a free book.

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‘A Christmas Carol’ DECEMBER 1 8 -2 2

Ira David Wood III’s musical comedy adaptation of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece returns to the Durham Performing Arts Center. A cast of almost 100 actors perform classic Christmas tunes with humor and heart in this 45th year of the production.

Moscow Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas story to life at The Carolina Theatre. The company is on a tour across 39 states and, it says, “combines the highest-caliber ballet with historic Russian theatrical traditions; 10-foot-tall playful puppets; nine colorful and hand-painted backdrops created with a 3D effect; and hundreds of exquisite costumes.”

The Glorifying Vines Sisters Christmas in the Piedmont & Christmas Candlelight Tour DECEMBER 1 4

At Bennett Place State Historic Site, visitors can experience the way holidays were celebrated during the Civil War. There will be hot apple cider along with Santa Claus, Victorian decorations, cooking demonstrations and sweet treats for sale. Return at night for a guided candlelight tour of the farm. Proceeds will benefit the preservation of the site.

(clockwise from top left) ‘A Christmas Carol’ photo courtesy of Theatre in the Park; 'Great Russian Nutcracker' photo courtesy of Moscow Ballet; The Glorifying Vines Sisters photo by Aaron Greenhood; Hanukkah Festival photo by Kim Lan Grout; Kwanzaa photo courtesy of Hayti Heritage Center; Christmas in the Piedmont photo by Kevin B. Odom

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Representing a tradition dating to the musical quartets of the 1930s, this singing group brings energetic gospel sounds to The Fruit in this Duke Performances concert. Based in Eastern North Carolina and led by Alice Vines, the quartet closes out the sevenshow celebration that commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Music Maker Relief Foundation, a Hillsborough-based nonprofit that provides access to resources for blues and folk musicians to live and make their music.

Kwanzaa Celebration D EC E MB E R 26

Held on the first day of Kwanzaa at the Hayti Heritage Center, this event features the work of local and regional artists, various vendors, film showings, chess, and music and dance workshops.

Hanukkah Festival D E C E MB E R 15

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the

at the Levin JCC. There will be kids’ activities, crafts and holiday foods for sale, including latkes and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts).

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In September, the Durham Arts Council hosted the 45th annual CenterFest Arts Festival, which featured some 130 fine arts and craft vendors from 16 states, music and entertainment on six stages from 75 performing groups, a beer garden at Bull McCabes Irish Pub, two kids’ zones, and several local food trucks. The event also highlighted the city’s civic functions, with representatives from more than 40 nonprofits and state and local government services. It drew a record crowd of 34,771, organizers say.

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1 The Stewarts: Zoee, 14, Erika, Eli, 11, and Finley, 8. 2 Jennifer Barratt, Patrick Rawlings, Michael Pournaras, David Wilson, Suha Shim and dog, Ziggy.

3 Jerika Estevez, Carina Block, Todd Taylor and Chloe White. 4 Thomas Blandford and local artist Candy Carver.

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In September, Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) attracted some 200 documentary filmmakers and supporters to its sixth annual Artists Convening, a weekend of workshops, panels and peer networking. On the last day of the event, held at The Fruit and Durham Armory, SDF partnered with Black Public Media to host the Black Media Story Summit, the first of three regional events to help create a forum for black media professionals, technology partners, funders and other thought leaders and community advocates. The Durham summit, which was attended by about 120 people, was followed by one in Newark, New Jersey, in October and another in Houston, Texas, in November.

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The Art of Cool Festival, produced by The DOME Group LLC, set up stages throughout downtown during the last weekend in September. The annual music festival featured more than 20 R&B, hip-hop and neo-soul artists who performed across six venues: Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP), Motorco Music Hall, Beyu Caffe, the Masonic Lodge on Main Street, Durham Armory and The Pinhook. On Friday evening, thousands of people packed DBAP to groove to Ari Lennox and Grammy Award-winning artist Jill Scott. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Run-DMC rocked the venue on Saturday evening.

1 Nedenia Parker, Neca Hein and Naadii Salaam. 2 ReShockie Furnace, STEM RTP program manager, and Natasha Lee. 3 Erin Stephens, director of wellness programs at The Beautiful Project, and Ali Scott. 4 Shondale Clark, Demetrius Brown, co-owner of FUBU Radio, and Raven Herndon.

5 Whitney McGee, Shaunesye Gilmore, Jonna Hicklin and Ashley Witherspoon.

6 Rodrick Butler and Regina Cannady.

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In September, people from all over North Carolina marched in Durham’s 33rd annual pride parade, one of the state’s biggest LGBTQ+ events. Pride: Durham, NC’s march, which started on Duke’s East Campus and looped from Main Street around Broad and Ninth Streets, covered about 1.5 miles. Several churches, including St. Paul’s Lutheran, Binkley Baptist and First Presbyterian, took part, among many other local businesses and civic organizations, including the Jewish Federation of Durham-Chapel Hill, Equality NC, Urban Durham Realty, 21c Museum Hotel, Jewelsmith and more. The parade was part of a larger celebration that spanned most of the day. At the corner of Main and Campus Drive, where the parade began and ended, local vendors and food trucks filled the grassy areas, and drag artists, musicians and DJs, including DJ Gemynii and Loamlands, performed.

Candis Cox hosted evening festivities at Durham Central Park.

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1 Caleb Tolin and Alexis Fairbanks of Nutanix.

2 Anela Glass, 7, Sarah Glass, Oliver Glass and Eloise Campbell. 3 The Robinson family: Trey, Jaila, 6, Tonya and Marley, 8.

4 Paul Lowe, Jenn Steele and Jeremy Boomhower of Triangle Pride Band.

5 Lauren Alexander, Lydia Friz, Holly O’Hearn, Sarah Bellon and Dan Fleming.

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(EFC) held its 50th annual golf tournament in September at more than $30,000 for area children in need.

The center, which offers support and training to help families provide “safe and responsive environments for children,” served some 330 children last year, according to EFC’s executive director, Rachel Galanter. The tournament is the center’s biggest fundraising event, and this year featured 20 teams of three to five golfers each, who, after their 18 holes, gathered under the pavillion for a lunch provided by Thrills From the Grill and served by 40 volunteers.

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1 Exchange Family Center staff members Tipfanie Suitte, a counselor with the group’s early child outreach program; Leah Wolfe, an intern; and At’Lea Byrd, a family therapist. 2 Peter Hanna, an attorney, and Julie Keith, a senior sales manager for the Durham Convention Center.

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TROSA celebrated its 25th anniversary with its annual “Foodie” fundraiser, bringing more than

$80,000 to the nonprofit treatment facility. Eighteen popular regional eateries, including Rue Cler, Mateo bar de tapas and The Parlour, served food at the event, while the band Up Cane Creek played bluegrass, and as Wool E. Bull and other luminaries worked the crowd.

The list of sponsors included many area business, health care and civic institutions, a reflection of the group’s intentional ties to the community. TROSA provides lodging, treatment, educational and vocational services to recovering addicts, and has helped some 2,000 people since its founding in 1994. Ninety-nine of those members, both current residents and graduates, volunteered at the event.

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1 TROSA CEO and Founder Kevin R. McDonald and Wool E. Bull.

2 Emily Hamilton and Vernicia Marshall of The Scrap Exchange. 3 TROSA’s Laura Lindsey, a clinical counselor; Jeff Stern, the director of business operations; and Michael McLawhorn, the gifts-in-kind senior manager.

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Bold Thinkers Critical Thinkers Durham Convention Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Leadersof Durham, with a reception that the convention center, andFuture the 150th anniversary Solvers honored the center’s earlyProblem visionaries. Durham Convention Center Authority Board

Rededication Reception

Chair Bill Kalkhof hosted the event, which was attended by city and county officials, hospitality partners, family and friends. Former mayors Wib Gulley and Bill Bell spoke about the importance of the convention center, and General Manager Rebecca Bolton spoke on the significant financial success and wide range of events the center hosts that contribute to the economic impact of downtown.

1 City Council Member Mark-Anthony Middleton, former city manager Orville Powell, Durham Convention Center General Manager Rebecca Bolton and City Manager Tom Bonfield. 2 Discover Durham President & CEO Susan Amey and Durham County Commissioner Ellen Reckhow.

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In October, The Studio School of Durham hosted a Children’s Pop-Up Market, a marketplace for young entrepreneurs to sell goods and services that they’ve created.

Meant to showcase the entrepreneurial talent of kids ages 6 to 15, 29 vendors set up a booth to market and sell their goods, which included organic homemade vanilla extract and other homemade foods and sauces, jewelry, cosmetics and skin care products, arts and crafts, photography, cotton candy, candles and other accessories. There were also ocean-themed arts and activities, and a portion of the proceeds were donated to organizations supporting ocean preservation efforts.

1 Elizabeth Lalor and Caroline Irons of Moon & Sun Jewelry. 2 Mahaliya Siegel of Maha’s Candle Co. and her mom, Morgan Siegel, co-owner of Jeddah’s Tea. 3 Ethan, Amaya and Violet Bunbury of What’s Popping A.V.E. Gourmet Popcorn.

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APRIL 18, 2020 | 21C MUSEUM HOTEL | DOWNTOWN DURHAM Duke Children’s invites you to reach new heights! We’re looking for brave supporters to help fundraise for clinical care, pediatric research, and physician education at Duke Children’s. In return, you’ll get to rappel down 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham! When you participate you pledge to take the leap for the children and families who come to Duke Children’s for hope and for healing, and for the physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly to provide the best possible patient care. Not a fan of heights? Support a family member, friend, or neighbor, or come to downtown Durham on April 18 to cheer for our rappellers!

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with PGA Tour Champion Doug Barron.

The two played the Poppy Hills and Pebble Beach courses in California.

The financial website WalletHub ranked Duke University’s MBA program as No. 13 of the top 100 programs in the country. The site based its rankings on 10 indicators of cost and quality, ranging from tuition, average GMAT score, gender diversity and average base salary.

Interior designer Laura Koshel of LK Design was a guest on the 16th annual One Room

Laura Tierny, founder and CEO of The Social

Institute, a foundation that teaches teens across

the U.S. to more safely and kindly use social media, spoke at the espnW Women + Sports Summit. Laura, who was a four-time field hockey All-American at Duke, was named the university’s Athlete of the Decade.

SCHOOL WORK RTI International gave

$50,000 toward a scholarship endowment fund for Early Childhood Education students through Durham Tech’s College Foundation.

The Dr. Phail Wynn Jr. RTI International Scholarship Endowment is named after the college’s former president who died in 2018.

Sean C. Egan has been named as the director of

the City of Durham Transportation Department.

Sean was previously the director of financial reporting in the Office of Management and Budget Services for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

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Challenge in October. The biannual event selects 20 featured designers and admits applicants as guest participants, showcasing their process in transforming a single room from start to finish.

Governor Roy Cooper appointed El Centro Hispano President and CEO Pilar Rocha-Goldberg to the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees. Pilar is the board’s first Latinx member.

of Jordan High School, was one of 78 teenagers selected from First Tee golf chapters across the U.S. to participate in the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee. Clayson was paired

From births to awards to new biz and more –

The North Carolina Subway Group, promoters of Subway restaurants throughout the state, announced their support of Durham Tech’s new Culinary Arts Program.

One of the program’s kitchens, housed at the American Tobacco Campus, will be named for the NC Subway Group.

Durham Tech is offering a new, fast-track course plan for early childhood education students seeking an associate degree. Students who choose to participate in the accelerated program will also receive a stipend, courtesy of a $17,500 donation from the PNC Foundation to Durham Tech. Registration for the program is now open.

The UNC System Board of Governors approved Duke University Health System affiliate, the Watts School of Nursing, to change its name to the Watts College of Nursing. The school now operates as an accredited college and will offer a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree beginning in January.

Durham Public Schools Foundation is

collaborating with AT&T’s “Believe Durham” initiative and North Carolina Central University (NCCU), which supplies children with free dinners five times a week at Fayetteville Street Elementary and Shepard Middle schools. Students at these schools can also participate in after-school tutoring and academic enrichment programs supported by partners NCCU, El Centro Hispano, Kidznotes and DREAMworks Academy.

Durham-based Real Estate Associates (REA) represented Durham Public Schools in its recent purchase of land for the future Northern High School. The property has a combined size of 76.5 acres and sold for more than $3.2 million. The school’s construction is projected to cost $101 million, with a completion date in 2023.

Child Care Services Association launched a new website for Durham PreK, the public preschool for 4-year-olds run by the Durham County government. The site aims to inform the Durham community about Durham PreK enrollment, which is open universally to all children in Durham County and other local resources.

WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, recognized Durham’s education and outreach programs within the EPA’s WaterSense program, an initiative to develop innovative water efficiency technology and services.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Lightning, the Museum of

Life and Science’s “resident

donkey,” turned 21 in November. Staff members “sang him ‘Happy Birthday’ and served him a cake made from shredded apples and pumpkin,” the museum says.

ELECTION RESULTS

Mayor Steve Schewel and City Council members Jillian Johnson, Charlie Reece and Javiera Caballero were re-elected in November.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO …

Gov. Roy Cooper presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor, to Dr. Catherine M. Wilfert, who established the first pediatric infectious disease clinic through Duke’s health care system and is a pioneer in treating HIV and preventing maternal transmission to infants.

Because of her work, the transmission rate across the country is now less than 1%.

Condé Nast Traveler named 21c Museum Hotel as one of the 20 best hotels in the South.

Dr. William G. Kaelin Jr., a Duke University alumnus and trustee, won a Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for his work alongside Dr. Peter Ratcliff of Oxford University and Dr. Gregg Semenza of Johns Hopkins University. Their research analyzed how cells adapt to oxygen levels, work that could help treat cancer, anemia and strokes.

The City of Durham’s Water Management Department won its fourth consecutive Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.

The award, given in October at the

The North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded the 2019 Kamphoefner Prize to Kenneth Luker of Perkins + Will. The prize recognizes architects committed to the “fundamental principles of modern movement in architecture.”

NEW ON THE SCENE

Visual and apparel artist Gabe Eng-Goetz, who created the Runaway brand in 2011 and closed its retail shop downtown in 2018, will open a pop-up retail store for his clothing line. The temporary spot, called Run Home located in the PopUp @ American Tobacco space in the Diamond View III Building (359 Blackwell St.), will be open from Dec. 7 through Dec. 28, Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The majority of pieces released on opening day will be in-store exclusives, urging folks to come by in-person to connect and shop.

Local author Kira Parris-Moore is working on a children’s book series that raises awareness of mental health issues in youth. Her book, “Trey, the Chef,” inspired by her son with autism, is being sold at Exotique and online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and more.

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raised more than $24,000 at its Fall Boutique Sale in September, which features designer workplace attire, shoes and accessories.

The group says 100% of the proceeds will go toward unemployed or underemployed women in the region.

Dress for Success Triangle

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties held its annual Blue Door Breakfast fundraiser at the Hilton Durham near Duke University in October, which raised $58,000 for the growth and enrichment of the clubs.

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Firefighter and artist Jennifer Mahaffey designed the new bull logo on the Durham Fire Department’s trucks.

The Diaper Bank of North Carolina, an organization whose goal is to ensure that every family in the state has access to basic necessities to support their dignity, health and quality of life, announced in October that it had donated more than 11 million diapers since it was founded in 2013.

Gov. Roy Cooper declared Sept. 28 to be Philip Freelon Appreciation Day. Phil, who died earlier this year, was an architect and community leader who designed some of Durham’s most known buildings, including the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

The Forum for Scholars and Publics at Duke University has partnered with Vert & Vogue to co-sponsor the retailer’s Happy Hour Speaker Series every third Friday.

The series, which welcomes arts, academic, society, city and business leaders to speak to crowds over free drinks, runs from 5:306:30 p.m. Attend December’s Happy Hour with Cheetie Kumar of Garland and Birds of Avalon and January’s event with Valerie Hillings, the director of North Carolina Museum of Art.

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On Oct. 2, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office held a first-of-its-kind swearingin ceremony for a crew of springer

spaniels, Dutch shepherds and an English labrador, among others. The ceremony, held at the Durham County Courthouse, welcomed seven new members of the K9 unit and their handlers. “Giving the canines and their handlers an oath,” says Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, who has made expanding the K9 unit a priority, “just seemed like the right thing to do.”

In October at The Rickhouse, ShaLeigh Dance Works held its third annual gala and fundraising event, Revolutionaries in the Dark. The event raised $10,000 and had 150 attendees.

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commission exhibition space that, for eight years, found creative ways to bring a wide variety of artists and their work to the community, closed this fall. Funding could no longer keep pace with costs, organizers say, but the spirit lives on. “While we are deeply saddened to bring this project to its endpoint,” The Carrack said in a letter on its website, “we are proud of what The Carrack has collaboratively built with our community.”

rare aye-aye lemur, was born at Duke Lemur Center in August.

Melisandre is one of nine aye-ayes at the center and one of 25 across the country.

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The Durham’s federal courthouse was renamed the John Hervey Wheeler Courthouse at a ceremony in October that was attended by city leaders, including Rep. G.K. Butterfield.

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Faraway Memories

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y the time New Year’s Day rolls around every year, I’m ready for a break from the holiday celebrations, festivities and feasts. While some may want another blowout for Super Bowl Sunday, I’m content to wait until Valentine’s Day to savor some rose Champagne and enjoy a quiet dinner with my wife at Vin Rouge, Bleu Olive, Littler or another romantic spot. The holidays can seem like an endless parade that begins on Halloween, and it’s hard to predict whether any of it will leave enough of an impression to become a lasting memory. Memory, after all, is often dependent upon the particulars of time and place.

Autumn is beautiful in Durham.

The days becomes cool and clear, and I enjoy walking around my Forest Hills neighborhood to listen to brittle leaves of tan and ochre crackle and crunch with each step.

Thanksgiving is always a happy occasion, because we welcome our children back home. We start Thanksgiving Day with a neighborhood Turkey Trot and then have cider and goodies from Monuts or Duck

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on a neighbor’s lawn. After the trot, we spend the day cooking a turkey with all the fixings.

Then comes December.

The city has no shortage of holiday fare in 2019, including showings of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Ira David Wood III’s “A Christmas Carol” at Durham Performing Arts Center. The Triangle Youth Ballet also presents “The Nutcracker” over at The Carolina Theatre. And over at Duke Homestead State Historic State and Tobacco Museum, its Christmas by Candlelight event will feature music, dancing and storytelling.

One of the most memorable and awe-inspiring events of the season is the Christmas Eve program at Duke Chapel.

The service starts at 11 p.m., but I recommend arriving around 9 to ensure seating and to listen to the community choir practice.

You can also spend some quiet time in the magnificent chapel, meditating and unwinding a brain made taut by the frenzy of the preceding month.

When the service is over, you can walk out into the cold, crisp air, hear the carillon bells and, for a moment, experience the real meaning of the season as a time of birth, renewal and rejoicing.

I’m a native New Yorker. When our son Mike was about 4, we spent Thanksgiving with my family in New York and New Year’s with my wife’s family in Southern California. On Thanksgiving Day, we stood in the cold on Central Park West, where, our faces reddened and stung by the icy wind, we watched the Macy’s parade.

I was impressed by the balloons, which towered over the crowd, but Mike was disappointed because he did not see his favorite hero characters He-Man or Battle Cat. Donuts

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My wife’s family lives near Pasadena, and on New Year’s Day, we woke early and drove to the Rose Parade, an item on my bucket list since watching it as a kid on TV. We waited about four hours that pristine morning in the slight chill that California calls winter. The parade proceeded with great splendor and fanfare, but the high point was the marvelous floats, great achievements of art and engineering appliqued with thousands of fresh cut roses, daisies and marigolds.

I was dazzled. Mike didn’t seem that interested.

Between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day and Rose Parades, two of the most iconic holiday occasions in America, my wife took Mike to what is now the Durham Holiday Parade and Fun Fest. The parade starts at Main and Dillard streets and ends at Duke’s East Campus, but the surroundings have changed drastically over the years, and the parade now passes new apartment buildings on Main Street that exemplifies downtown as a vibrant residential sector.

Of the three parades, Mike remembers only Durham’s.

And, what about it created such a lasting memory? A spirited band?

Meeting Santa Claus?

No, Mike remembers the city’s new garbage truck that rode among the floats.

He did not have a special affinity for garbage, he just liked big trucks.

So, as you enjoy the holiday season, a celebration of light, family and love, I hope that you have moments of magic to sustain you throughout the year and to recall fondly in the years to come.

And if you still believe in Santa Claus, imagine perhaps that he rides not in a miniature sleigh, but with eyes twinkling, he steers instead a diesel truck, blasting its horn as it rumbles and roars on its way to the sky.

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addy, what do you want for Christmas?”

I’m not sure if my children ask this question because they love me or because they fear buying the wrong gift.

Maybe it’s a combination of both.

“I don’t know,” “I don’t care” or “get me anything” are common replies. I have answers more reflective of what I truly desire, but they come with big price tags and require a passport.

People say it’s hard to buy gifts for a person who has everything. I say it’s harder to buy gifts for a person who needs everything. Purchasing gifts is demanding.

You want to get it right. My motivation is to give a gift that won’t be regifted.

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Gift giving should be a celebration of the relationship. It’s a way of honoring your days together.

So, I wonder what should I give Durham?

On Saturday, March 19, 2011, I officiated the first “Marry Durham” ceremony, a fundraiser and celebration in which more than 2,000 Durham residents took vows to protect the city and its reputation, and to honor diversity.

“Today we marry each other, beyond race, beyond gender, beyond class, beyond sexual orientation, beyond religion,” I said during the ceremony.

In the celebration of our beloved city, $25,000 was raised to support the Eno River Association, Latino Community Development Center, The Scrap Exchange, Walltown Children’s Theatre and Genesis Home.

Our love is so deep, we returned the next year to renew our vows.

We’re approaching the ninth anniversary of that magnificent day behind Motorco Music Hall. What can I give to my cherished city?

Anniversary etiquette calls for pottery or willow. I’ve read that a more modern approach may include include leather gifts or lapis lazuli, the recommended gemstone for sticking around for nine years. Those may be options to regift to myself. 

Feast for the eyes, and the fork.

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What do you give a city that has everything? She already has amazing locally owned restaurants and coffee houses. Durham Performing Arts Center hosts more than 200 performances a year, including touring Broadway productions like “Hamilton.” The Art of Cool Festival, Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, NC Hip-Hop Festival, Festival for the Eno, Fiestas Patrias and UniRumba, CenterFest, Phoenix Fest, World Beer Festival, Moogfest, Earth Day Festival and the African American Dance Ensemble’s Kwanzaa celebration all

provide enough music and art to let Durham revel in being one of the most diverse cities in America.

Durham isn’t perfect. Many people are left out because they can’t afford the cost of the economic boom, and some days I wish for the gift of going back in time before all the buildings replaced the trees.

But, yes, Durham deserves a gift for Christmas, but what?

I can give a gift inspired by a memory – something old to impact something new. A lot has changed in Durham. Many of the best parts haven’t changed.

I’ll renew my vows from that day in March and express again my love for Durham.

“I vow to show love for Durham by shopping locally and by protecting our natural resources. I promise to learn more about and to support Durham’s James P. Furgurson, DDS, FAGD nonprofits. I will support our local artists Nathan O. White, DDS by purchasing their work and sharing with others the creative geniuses in Durham. I vow to participate in local government by electing local leaders D E N TA L E X C E L L E N C E • C O M PA S S I O N AT E C A R E and holding them accountable to the meaning of our union. I promise to promote the strengths of the city I love Now rather than to demean and destroy the Accepting New reputation when I disagree with the Patients! actions of others who I vow to love. In good weather and during snowstorms; during good days and heated elections – I give myself to you, Durham – until death do us part. And, if I relocate to another city, I will spread the word wherever I go: There is no place like Durham.”

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Our Mission Caring House provides patients at Duke Cancer Institute with peace of mind by providing affordable housing, a healing environment, and a positive and supportive community.

Wish List Paper towels Toilet paper Coffee (ground and k-cups) Kitchen size (30-gallon) trash bags

Upcoming Event •

Annual Benefit Gala February 8th, 2020 Washington Duke Inn For ticket and sponsorship information, visit caringhouse.org/events

Volunteer Opportunity •

Guest Meal Program: Volunteers are needed to provide weeknight evening meals for guests. Individuals or groups of 10 people or less are asked to plan well-balanced meals for approximately 25-30 people. Meals can be prepared by volunteers on-site or delivered in advance.

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Founded in 1992, Caring House provides

Caring House has provided a home for more than

comfortable, supportive and affordable

13,000 patients and their caregivers. Caring for

housing to Duke Cancer Institute patients and

cancer patients goes beyond the latest technology

caregivers. Caring House is a 12,900-square-

and treatments. The mind, heart and soul need

foot home with 18 private rooms, each with

attention, too. Caring House offers programs and

private bath, television and more. A fully-

activities designed to reduce anxiety and promote

equipped kitchen is shared by guests. Common

healing, such as pet and art therapy, oncological

areas include a great room, sunroom, dining

massages, musical performances, etc. These

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room, screened porch and healing garden. All of

programs set Caring House apart from the hotel

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these amenities are available to our guests at a

experience—they make Caring House “a home away

Durham, NC 27705

nightly rate of $40.

from home.”

Website: caringhouse.org

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Our Mission

Upcoming events:

CTD is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region.

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CHARLES PETTEE, BLUEGRASS STOMP Saturday, January 11 at 11 AM (Part of Family Saturday Series)

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Monday, January 27 at 9:50 AM (Part of Arts Discovery Educational Series)

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FEBRUARY ONE Wednesday, January 29 at 9:50 AM & 11:20 AM (Part of Arts Discovery Educational Series)

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MOON MOUSE: A SPACE ODYSSEY Tuesday, February 4 at 9:50 AM & 11:20 AM (Part of Arts Discovery Educational Series)

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DONNA WASHINGTON, STORYTELLER Saturday, February 8 at 11 AM (Part of Family Saturday Series)

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Brag Lines Background Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. (CTD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has managed the city-owned 93-year-old historic, beaux style theatre for 25 years. The downtown jewel boasts the 1,048-seat Fletcher Hall and our two art-house cinemas in the

The Arts Discovery Educational Series (ADES) complements school curricula and promotes the arts as a means of reinforcing lesson plans. Music,

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dance, theater and film are presented throughout the year, particularly for Title I schools. We also offer complimentary tickets to Durham Public School (DPS) children, hosting approximately 15,000 students, with 6,000 attending at no cost,

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Phone: 919-560-3030

heart of downtown Durham. CTD presents live

during the 2018-2019 season.

performance and film in the historic theatre to

The Family Saturday Series presents family-

209 W. Morgan St. Durham, NC 27701

serve Durham, the Triangle and the Piedmont

friendly programming featuring talented

Website: carolinatheatre.org

areas throughout the year. Our culturally rich

performing artists from around the Triangle. Tickets

Facebook: @CarolinaTheatreDurham

and diverse programming serves more than

are only $5, and we work with local organizations to

Twitter: @CarolinaDurham

15,000 public and private school children and

distribute free vouchers to families who might not

Instagram: @carolinatheatredurham

150,000 visitors each year.

otherwise be able to attend.

Email: audrey@carolinatheatre.org

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Our Mission The mission of the United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc., a faith-based, nonprofit life plan organization, is to provide a lifestyle of wellness and overall enrichment, with access to long-term care for a diverse population of senior adults.

Giving Back to the Community •

Hillandale Elementary Tutoring/Teacher Assistant Program – 31 residents provide tutoring/assistance to teachers and students on a weekly basis throughout the year

For it’s a space to make music.–We’ve never had • usRise Against Hunger residents so many who play. Two days a week, andpeople staff near team members the Rusty Pipes Band rehearses in our home. Music participate in a food packaging floats across this wide-open space. Gathering with event for the Rise Against Hunger these friends allows us to continue what we love. initiative We have purpose here and room to grow in harmony.

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Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Ronald McDonald House, United Methodist Children’s Home, American Red Cross, Alzheimer’s Association, and Habitat for Humanity, CroasdaileVillage.com through charitable giving from Croasdaile Village residents.

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The oldest retirement community in eastern North

United Methodist Retirement Home, has brought

Carolina, with a legacy of premier services, amenities

a way of retirement living known as “continuing

and care, Croasdaile Village continues to be one of

care” to central North Carolina. This concept offers

the most popular choices for retirement living in the

retirees a lifestyle designed to meet their unique

Triangle and surrounding area.

2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, Durham, NC 27705

needs while allowing them the freedom to pursue

Croasdaile Village employs more than 450 people, with

Phone: 919 384-2475

sights set on expansion to increase their reach to other

Website: croasdailevillage.org

seniors looking for an excellent future.

Owned and operated by United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc.

their personal interests. On a 110-acre campus located in Croasdaile Farm Residential Community, residents and employees share a camaraderie that creates a warm, welcoming environment.

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Our Mission The mission of Durham Technical Community College is to champion learning and success, to deliver outstanding teaching and service, and to develop career skills for today and tomorrow. That mission is the driving force behind the College’s Forge Great Futures campaign.

More About The Campaign Through its Forge Great Futures campaign, Durham Tech is aiming to raise $5 million to meet the needs of our growing region.

Funds will be used towards developing talent for tomorrow’s workforce and providing economic opportunity for students. This will be achieved through upgrading learning spaces to meet today’s industry standards and expanding scholarships and student aid.

To learn more about the campaign, visit campaign.durhamtech.edu.

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Durham Tech is the only college in North

annually in Durham and Orange counties. It has

Carolina to have accredited programs in

been a presence in the community since 1961,

Opticianry and Anesthesia Technology.

when it opened as the Durham Industrial Education Center. It wasn’t until 1986 that the institution

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Durham and Orange counties and offers more than

countries.

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designed to help students begin their pathway to Sciences, and University Transfer program, work-

students.

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education program. We also offer dual enrollment credential while earning college credit.

North Carolina.

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students, effectively lowering the cost of

Futures campaign will significantly advance the

in-state tuition by half over the course of two

people, programs, and aspirations of Durham pathway to a substantial, fulfilling career.

The new Durham Tech Promise scholarship helps cover tuition and fees for eligible

Funds raised through the College’s Forge Great

Tech as the College delivers students an accessible

About 89-percent of our students continue to support our local economy after graduating

based learning opportunity, or career and technical and ways for students to attain their high school

We have partnerships with UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University that will

100 degree, diploma, and certificate programs an aspirational career goal, be it through an Arts,

Our students not only come from the Triangle but also hail from more than 100 different

become Durham Technical Community College.

Today, Durham Tech has campuses throughout

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years.

1637 East Lawson Street Durham, NC 27703

Representatives from the college logged more

Phone: 919-536-7200

than 4000 volunteer hours in the 2018-19

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academic year.

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Mission Durham Ballet Theatre is committed to providing intensive preprofessional training to a diverse group of dancers. Our focus is on inclusive and accessible public performance opportunities for those communities that are underserved culturally, economically and artistically in the Durham community.

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Winter Showcase 2019, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 3:00 p.m.

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Background Founded in 2009 by artistic director Boleyn Willis-Zeger, Durham Ballet Theatre’s (DBT) primary focus is on training the next generation of performers. DBT regularly invites professional dancers, for its annual full-length productions. This integration of skill levels provides a unique opportunity for aspiring artists to explore the magic of live theatre at the professional level. Along with rigorous dance training, students acquire important life skills such as team work, discipline and focus.

Brag Lines In 2019, through generous community donations and grants from Durham Arts Council and the City of Durham, DBT invited more than 1,600 families from Genesis Home, TROSA, Miracle League of the Triangle, Reality Ministries, and The Autism Society of North Carolina to their performances.

DBT participates in community outreach by teaching classes in area schools and providing lecture demonstrations at places such as UNC Hospitals, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties, the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford and senior living communities.

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Beauty & the Beast Begins, May 16, 2020

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Our Mission

Help Feed the Need

To enhance the quality of life for seniors, people with disabilities and other eligible citizens in our community who are unable to provide proper nutrition for themselves.

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Sign up to be a volunteer driver at mowdurham.org/volunteer

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Donate items from our Amazon wish list to help us provide weekend meals for our clients and pet food for their pets year-round. During the holidays, you will also see gift items from our client’s wish list. View list at mowdurham.org/wishlist

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Make monetary donations at mowdurham.org to provide food for our current clients and help us take individuals off the waitlist. $1,300 provides a year’s worth of meals for a client

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3rd Annual Feed the Need Gala:February, 22, 2020 at The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Help us celebrate our 45th Anniversary while we raise funds to decrease our current waitlist! Buy tickets and learn about sponsorship and silent auction donation opportunities at mowdurham.org/2020gala

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Meals on Wheels Durham is celebrating

Meals on Wheels delivers to our clients Monday-

44 years of service in Durham! The first

Friday from 10am-12:30pm. In addition to meal

volunteers served 12 elderly, disabled, blind,

delivery, Meals on Wheels Durham provides

convalescing, or undernourished clients who

comfort, dignity, and the knowledge that the

were homebound or living alone. In the years

community cares. Many of our clients live alone

since, Meals on Wheels Durham has grown

so the daily visit from the volunteers is just as

dramatically. Today, the organization serves

important as the meal. We provide seniors with

more than 500 Durham county residents each

the opportunity to age gracefully and remain in

Phone: 919-667-9424

weekday and delivers more than 130,000

their homes.

2522 Ross Rd. Durham, NC 27703

meals annually. The core of our work has remained the same since 1975 – we help feed the need in Durham.

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Mission Immaculata Way of Life All members of the Immaculata school community adhere to a set of guiding principles, called the Immaculata Way of Life: • Respect God, self, and others. Recognize that every person has worth and treat others with dignity.

• Be a person of integrity. Be truthful and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions.

• Live a life of service. Offer your gifts and talents to make the world better for all people.

• Produce quality work.

Work hard and consistently do your best.

Wish List • Assistance with school Green initiatives, such as offering guidance and/or materials for composting or funding for the expansion of the school’s energy-saving motion-sensor lighting system • Professionals who work in STEM fields to become community partners and/ or presenters for the Middle School’s STEM Speaker Series • Funding to assist those who cannot afford tuition and for student service projects in our community

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Information Session & Tours Thursday, January 16, 9:30am (RSVP: office@icdurham.org)

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Band & Choir Christmas Concert Tuesday, December 10, 7:00pm (Emily K Center)

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Background Founded in 1909, Immaculata has long served students from different backgrounds, abilities, and faiths. The school offers a Catholic education with a focus on character development, faith formation, and academic excellence in order to foster a community of thoughtful citizens who serve our world. Immaculata has been awarded both National Blue and Green Ribbons from the U.S. Department of Education and was the first middle school program in North Carolina to receive AdvancED STEM Certification.

Brag Lines Immaculata has been a part of the Durham community for 110 years. Students make an impact locally and beyond by creating hygiene kits and meals, collecting food and needed items, raising money for scholarships and medical services, and offering time with shelter animals, the elderly, sick, and underserved for organizations like Urban Ministries of Durham, ProPapa Missions America in Honduras, Animal Protection Society of Durham, Durham Community Food Pantry, Ronald McDonald House, Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Healthy Start Academy, and the Diocese of Raleigh African Ancestry Ministry.

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The holidays are here, and your calendar is filled with festive soirees – you might very well be planning your own. Putting on an event can be stressful, and even the most experienced host can use some guidance. So, we drew from my own experience and from the advice of local experts to create a simple survival guide for throwing an impressive holiday party.

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rustic bread baskets, and with a couple of bucks and some elbow grease, tarnished copper platters can be buffed into serving pieces. Stock up on holiday decor, too, as many thrift stores have a large selection this time of year.

Cameron Renfrow of Nouveau Central, who has built a career around thrifting, says that, after The Scrap Exchange and Thrift Store, his “second go-to is TROSA Thrift Store. They have an incredible amount of furniture, accessories, rugs, lamps, clothing and more,” Cameron says. “Habitat for Humanity [ReStore], Pennies for Change [Thrift Store] and Everything But Grannies Panties are also very good to check out.”

Cameron also recommends making thrifting a habit, as selections can change on an almost daily basis.

’m a big fan of throwing dinner parties, but I also know that the process, from concept to execution, can be daunting. I’ve had more than a decade of experience in catering, event planning, and the food and beverage industry, and I still get a little nervous when opening the door for that first guest.

KEEP IT LOCAL We don’t need to preach to Durhamites about the importance of keeping dollars local, but there is also a global benefit to sourcing your party supplies close to home: lowering your carbon footprint. Durham has a wide range of locally grown, made and raised offerings, and it’s possible to supply most of your party necessities from local farms, shops and stores. Places like Firsthand Foods work directly with North Carolina farmers and supply local grocery stores like the Durham Co-op Market. So, your holiday ham and other essentials will travel only a few miles instead of halfway across the world.

GET THRIFTY Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to break the bank. Instead of buying all new tablecloths and decorations, drop into a local shop like The Scrap Exchange or its sister store, Scrap Thrift. A piece of donated fabric can be used as a table runner or be cut into napkins. Woven baskets at 99 cents apiece suddenly become

THE GUEST LIST Whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a raucous holiday gathering, knowing whom to invite, and, more importantly, how many people will fit in your space, is key. There isn’t a magic number of guests, but there is a sweet spot. Hosting a sit-down dinner? Make sure you consider where guests will be dining before you send out invites. “Your guests around the table should be cozy close, but not so close they’re accidentally playing footsie,” says Sarah Parker, owner of Durham Catering Co. Move the chairs around and take a seat to see how the layout feels, and then build your guest list from there. 

Louisha Barnette of Durham Power Yoga and Genesis Defilippi make merry with our makeshift Christmas tree at the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center. Louisha has on a Capote Taupe Cape, $160, and All Black Brooch slippers, $160, from Smitten Boutique, and Genesis is wearing a Maria Stanley Opal Dress in salsa, $308, and Wal & Pai Briggs Ankle Boots in black calf, $428, from Vert & Vogue.

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THE SPACE “Create a serving area, an eating area and a place for your guests to enjoy themselves that’s not going to be at a dining table the entire time,” Cameron advises. Limited space or smaller homes need not be a detriment, he says, if the space is used intentionally with flow in mind. “Use a bar cart on wheels for desserts or drinks that can be rolled in and out of the way,” he says. You can also avoid bottlenecks by placing the drink station on the opposite side of the room from the door, and by removing any unnecessary furniture. Place appetizers or snacks in multiple spots at a cocktail party so that guests don’t crowd around the only bowl of olives.

SET THE TABLE “Don’t stress over things being matchymatchy,” Sarah insists. “Weave vintage glassware of various colors and sizes into your tablescape and bar. Letting guests choose their own unique wine and rocks glasses means you can toss those wine rings, and guests can have something that fits their party mood.” Dig through your cabinets and drawers, too, and you’ll be amazed at what can be repurposed for the dinner table. If you feel the need to spruce up your party with something new, invest your money in a statement piece; I sourced handmade pitchers and vases from Swift Mallard Ceramics, owned by local chef and potter Christopher McLaurin. For larger parties, it may be simpler to rent glassware, plates and silverware from American Party Rentals, which carries a variety of styles and patterns. You can also head to Not Just Paper near Brightleaf Square to pick up compostable supplies – no mess to clean up and no guilt about giant bags of trash sitting in the landfill.

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As Sarah Parker says, don’t be afraid to mix and match styles. Some of the tableware here is from American Party Rentals. There’s also pottery from Swift Mallard Ceramics, plus platters, dishes, bowls and vintage wine glasses from Matt Lardie and Cameron Renfrow’s own collections.

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This is another place where your money may be best spent on a signature display, like a table centerpiece from Ninth Street Flowers. The evergreens and pine cones say holiday, but the lilies and James Storie orchids mean you can reuse this arrangement a few times after your party has ended (just keep it watered so the blooms stay fresh!).

If your desired vibe is more minimalist, head to The Zen Succulent. Individual air plants or succulents can be used as both table decorations and as party favors. They have a variety of plants and can help you choose the right species, teach you the proper care, and even help you design a desert-inspired centerpiece.

Take a page from Cameron’s book and head out into the woods to complete your tablescape. You can use found items like evergreen boughs and twigs to make a greenery table runner or put them in a vase for a nospend bouquet. (Cameron’s pro tip: Use floral tape or Scotch tape to form a grid over the opening of your vase, then insert the stems through the grid opening for a professional-looking arrangement.)

ABOVE Cheddar coins are easy and crowd-pleasing. The addition of paprika lends a sultry note to this Southern favorite. (Find the recipe on our website.) BELOW Ninth Street Flowers created a stunning arrangement using lilies, red hypericum and wheat among evergreens like cedar.

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with multiple beer and wine options. Instead, choose two or three mid-quality wines, a small selection of liquors and mixers (Alley Twenty Six makes a tonic that goes with almost anything, and Home:bucha has a line of tasty kombuchas that make for a more flavorful, fizzy addition in place of seltzer or soda water), and a signature cocktail that can be premade and served in a pitcher. A punch would be perfect for larger gatherings as well (see page 54 for a recipe crafted by Bar Virgile’s Daniel Sartain).

Wine buyer Zac Schell of the Durham Co-op Market insists that the wine should always play a supporting role to the food at holiday parties. “Minerally, bright white wines; less fruity reds; and bubbles are always a safe bet when it comes to food,” he says. And while it may be a bit more difficult to find quality local wines, there are some standouts. “I am always looking for great bubbles, and The Biltmore Estate [sparkling wines] are fantastic,” Zac says.

“Consistent bubbles, bright acidity and just a hint of lees [residual yeast].”

Looking further afield, Zac recommends Old World wines, such as the “Lauriers Paredaux Pays d’Oc Syrah.”

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to austere Burgundy lovers,” Zac says. Bar Brunello owner Esteban Brunello prefers Old World wines. “Natural red wines like Beaujolais are perfect for the holidays,” he says. “Cabernet Francs and Alsatian and German Pinot Noirs I love as well this time of year.”

ESTABLISH THE MOOD You’ve got your guest list; the food is just about ready; and your holiday table is set. Now, create a cheerful atmosphere with music. These days there’s a Spotify playlist for just about anything, but there are a few ways to go above and beyond the shuffle play of whatever holiday playlist is first recommended. Break out your old record player (or find one online; they are very affordable these days) and head downtown to Carolina Soul Records, where owner Jason Perlmutter and his staff can help you create a solid selection of vintage soul and R&B records.

Once the party starts, let your guests take over DJ duties by putting a note near the record player letting anyone know that they’re free to flip the record or choose a new one when the music stops.

If you’re hosting a larger party, a little live music might fit the bill, but also doesn’t have to break the bank. Students from the Durham Have local caterers and restaurants take care of your side dishes.

For this dinner, we picked up herb and honey roasted carrots and parsnips; red pepper and grilled asparagus with lemon and cherry tomatoes; and butter lettuce with cashews, gold raisins and cardamom vinaigrette from Durham Catering.

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This easy glaze takes your holiday ham from “Mmm” to “Oh, wow!” and will leave your guests begging for seconds. It comes together in minutes, uses ingredients you probably already have on hand, and serves as both the cooking glaze and the sauce for serving.

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1 2- to 3-pound City Ham from Firsthand Foods, fully defrosted 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup light brown sugar ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce

To ensure ham is cooked evenly, remove it, fully defrosted, from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking so it can come to room temperature.

In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice and Sriracha. Over medium-high heat, bring sauce to a boil, whisking occasionally. Simmer the sauce on low for 10-15 minutes, until it has reduced by about half.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on it. Place ham on the rack.

When the glaze has reduced, remove from the heat and spread generously over the ham with a pastry brush. Bake ham for about 15 minutes per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of about 135 to140 F. Make sure to baste ham every 15 minutes while cooking.

Once ham has reached desired temperature, remove it from the oven, and cover it with foil. Let rest for about 10 minutes. It will continue cooking and should reach 145 F in the center.

Carve, and serve with the remaining glaze as a sauce.

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from Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets make both a tasty dessert and also a great party favor; Durham Catering Company offers sides and entrees that can be delivered to your door; and places like Saladelia Cafe and Neomonde Mediterranean have a daily selection of delicious salads and side dishes.

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private hire. You get affordable, live music, and the students get valuable practice – a win-win.

LET’S EAT You’ve set the mood, the guests have arrived, and now it’s time to dig in. Cooking for a big party doesn’t have to be stressful. “Make a few fun signature items yourself and then outsource the rest,” Sarah says. “My favorite new thing to serve at holiday parties is not a centerpiece dish, but oodles of options.

Small plates galore.”

If a signature main item is more your style, focus on something local and impressive like a City Ham from Firsthand Foods with my Sweet-Sour-Spicy Glaze (find the recipe on pg. 45). Then let Durham’s incredible bakeries, delis and catering companies do the rest. Macarons

Macarons from Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets make for a great dessert or as party favors for guests. Or send them home with sweet sprigs of lavender or an air plant from The Zen Succulent.

RELAX AND ENJOY! The most important part of any holiday party is that you enjoy yourself. If you are having fun, your guests will, too. Take some of the workload off your shoulders by using these local resources, so you can spend more time mingling and less time playing caterer, DJ and cleaning staff. Sit back and enjoy the time with friends and family. At the end of the day, being with the ones you love is the best excuse there is to throw a party. (And if the roast burns, just order a pizza, pour everyone a glass of bubbly, and crank the music!)

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A few extra seasonal events, plus local shopping opportunities to help you check off everyone on your list!

• Pick up your tree, wreaths, garland and other holiday accessories (like those cute, wooden reindeer!) at your local TROSA tree lot – TROSA residents will trim, bag and load your tree on your car. Most lots are open up until a few days before Christmas. (After 5 p.m. on weekends, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while you shop at the Diamond View Park tree lot.)

• If you skipped Black Friday, complete your holiday checklist at the annual holiday sale party at Liberty Arts on Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. There will be food, a cash bar with local brews and handmade gifts from more than a dozen local artists.

• Countdown the start of the holiday season with the 15th annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at American Tobacco

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Celebrate Jonkonnu, an African American holiday event, with St. Sya Academy at Historic Stagville on Dec. 7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Drummers and dancers will traverse the historic grounds, while a troupe of local musicians and students perform at Horton Grove to honor this celebration with roots in West Africa and the Caribbean. After the performance, take a lamplight tour of former slave dwellings and learn more about the meaning of Christmas during times of slavery.

Gallery hop your way through Cecy’s Gallery & Studios, The Artisan Market at 305 and 5 Points Gallery for their Triple Stop Holiday Market on Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Head to the Hayti Heritage Center to visit Black Santa during the Christmas season. The Black Santa Village, which includes vendors and art classes for families on some of the dates, takes place Dec. 7, 14, 21, 22 and 23.

The Glass Jug Beer Lab staff usually assembles a few dozen extra empty boxes of their advent beer calendars and allow walk-in customers to purchase them for $15 and fill it themselves (10% case discount if filled with 24 beers). Sales usually wrap up the first week of December, so get in there quick (or, plan for next year!).

This is also a good time of year to join the bottle shop and brewery’s Growler of the Month Club. Subscribe via the Perky Pints app, and for $100, you get one 32-ounce growler fill every month for the next 12 months. That means the cost-per-fill is less than $9, which can mean huge savings, depending on which beer you select each month.

The Mothership hosts its sixth annual holiday market Dec. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. This cozy night market will have warm drinks, twinkle lights and locally made and vintage goods.

Get in the holiday spirit with big band sounds during the North Carolina Jazz Ensemble holiday concert at the Hayti Heritage Center on Dec. 8.

Enjoy complimentary Fullsteam Brewery beer and RTP Uncorked wine

as you shop your way through the fifth annual RTP Mistletoe Market at Frontier RTP on Dec. 12 from 4-7 p.m. The coworking community will host 45 local vendors, with 15% of proceeds benefiting Dress for Success Triangle NC. There will also be live hip-hop performances by American Dance Festival and Korean bites from Bulkogi food truck.

• Duke University Press, Duke University Libraries and Horse & Buggy Press and Friends gallery collaborated on the release of a special print edition of author Allan Gurganus’ holiday story “A Fool for Christmas.” Duke University Libraries acquired Allan’s archives in 2018, and Horse & Buggy Press and Duke University Press are bringing the story into print for the first time in a limited-edition release with hand-printed letterpress covers.

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A Fo oL FoR Take the pups to get a professional photo with Santa at the Durham Armory on Dec. 13. Then take them through the holiday pet market to purchase a pawsome gift.

Shop local for your holiday gifts at the Merry & Bright Christmas Craft and Gift Festival on Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill’s gym, with all proceeds benefiting the programs and development of the school. There will be jewelry, knitted signs, original art, accessories, clothing, metalwork and more.

For the fifth annual A Very Merry Durham, Fullsteam Brewery puts on a holiday show Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. Before a performance by JoRose, listen to the carolers or take a turn at the naughty-or-nice spinning wheel, a cookie decorating station and ornament crafting. Then say hello to the “Holiday Gorilla” and Santa. Got kids? Bring ‘em!

The Durham Craft Market’s annual Holiday Craft Fair takes place Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Durham Convention Center with some 55 local makers and artists specializing in a range of mediums like pottery, painting, textile arts, photography, jewelry and more.

• The second annual Durham Village Holiday Market: NC Made Eats, Drinks + Gifts takes place at The Rickhouse on Dec. 15, noon-4 p.m., and Dec. 16-17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sample independent food, beverage and craft producers while checking off items on your shopping list. Grab a drink from the bar and eats from food trucks.

• If you’re vegetarian, vegan or anything in between (or have friends and family who are!) mark your calendar for the annual Triangle Vegfest Holiday Market at the Durham Armory on Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Durty Bull Brewing Company hosts a day of holiday cookies and craft beer. Take your pick and pair five festive cookies with five brews anytime on Dec. 23.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Durty Bull on Dec. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. during their fourth annual Hanukkah Celebration. Spin the dreidel, eat some gelt, and show off your ugly Hanukkah sweater for the chance to win a prize! – compiled by Hannah Lee and Amanda MacLaren

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hen the clock strikes midnight, and you and your guests raise a glass to welcome the new year, you want that glass to be filled with something a little special, right? We reached out to Bar Virgile’s Daniel Sartain for some advice on the best New Year’s Eve tipples, insight on how he likes to entertain, and the recipe for one of his favorite crowdpleasing punches.

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Durham Magazine If you were going to stock your bar for New Year’s Eve, what are some of the must-haves?

Daniel Sartain Franciacorta! From Northern Italy and made in the traditional Champagne method, it’s just as good as true Champagne at half the cost. Contadi Castaldi is a go-to producer for me, and they make a killer sparkling rosé as well. (Go see Drew Lazarus at Hope Valley Wine & Beverage for those options.) Next, a quality rye whiskey like Rittenhouse Rye or High West Rendezvous Rye

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[whiskey], Blanton’s Single Barrel or Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel [bourbon], and The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. I would set those three bottles out with some nice Old-Fashioned glasses and a bucket of ice for the purists. That’s really all you need on New Year’s Eve. DM Beyond New Year’s, what are some things you like to serve for parties this time of year?

DS For the holidays, mulled wine is just awesome for gatherings.

Simmer a decent red wine (doesn’t need to be expensive, but not cheap) with Captain Apple Jack’s apple brandy; fresh fruit like pears, oranges, lemons, apples or cherries; and introduce some spice box flavors with cinnamon, clove, allspice and nutmeg. French 75s are also perfect for cocktail parties, as are Old-Fashioneds. As the host, I would always offer to make someone an Old Fashioned or a French 75. These drinks take a minute at most, and you can teach someone how to do it if they’d like another. It’s interactive.

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DS I’ve seen so many cocktail parties saddened by horrible bag ice. I recommend reaching out to a local restaurant or bar for some quality ice. If you bring a cooler and a plate of cookies, you can have all the ice you need from Bar Virgile. Good ice is imperative.

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DM Are there any local spirits or liqueurs you like to have on hand?

DS I go to Durham Distillery for all things gin, but don’t sleep on their liqueurs. I like to use Damn Fine Chocolate Liqueur with FernetBranca and coffee. Dollop some whipped cream on top and then grate a frozen York Peppermint Pattie all over that cream. Righteous! Cider is also highly underrated and especially nice around the holidays. Seek out some good local finds like Botanist and Barrel. They make worldclass cider right in Durham’s backyard [in Cedar Grove].

DM Any final tips for someone setting up a bar for their holiday party?

DS Figure out your glassware, ice and mise en place [restaurant speak for “setup”] well beforehand so you don’t have to rush around as guests arrive. During the party, everything you do, undo. If you make six drinks, then walk away, it should look as if you were never there. Respect the mise! Also, the ice! Seriously, bring me cookies, and I’ll have you covered.  DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020

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• 2 parts (1 bottle) Conniption American Dry Gin • 2 parts (1 bottle) Durham Distillery Cucumber Vodka • 1 part (½ bottle) Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur • 1 part (12/3 cup) fresh lemon juice

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• 1 part (12/3 cup) simple syrup • 4 to 6 cans of your favorite spicy kombucha (Daniel prefers Tribucha Controlled Burn) • More lemon or simple syrup to taste • Baby rose bud tea, mint and thinly sliced cucumber for garnish Mix the gin, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and spicy kombucha in a large punch bowl.

You can add more lemon juice or simple syrup as needed. Just before serving, sprinkle in the garnish, and add a large ice block. Scoop with a ladle, and don’t be afraid to let some of the floating ingredients get into the glass. They add depth of aroma and are just festive.

For the ice block, find a container that matches the size for one very large cube. Boil water, and then let it cool before freezing. The result is a clearer, prettier ice cube that sits in the center of your bowl. It will keep the punch cold without diluting it.

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f you are hosting family and friends in Durham this year, you are probably feeling the pressure to give your guests a taste of our acclaimed food scene. But not every restaurant can easily accommodate large groups. If you have a bigger party, look at local restaurants that offer on-site private dining space. You still get the fun experience of dining out while also getting the privacy and intimacy of a room to yourselves, not to mention all the good food and drink the restaurant provides!

Counting House, located inside 21c Museum Hotel, has a couple smaller rooms off of the main dining room and bar, which can host groups of 12 to 40 people. With a focus on fresh seafood and North Carolina ingredients, your guests will enjoy a variety of creative and comforting dishes for lunch or dinner, and, on weekends, breakfast and brunch as well.

If you want to give your out-of-state guests a taste of the South, consider taking them to The Pit or It’s a Southern Thing.

Both restaurants offer a modern take on barbecue and Southern fare and have

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private dining/event space seating as well as large tables for families and groups in the main dining area. It’s a Southern Thing has a private room that’s perfect for up to 55 guests, and The Pit can accommodate very large crowds in their private event spaces.

Gonza Tacos y Tequila has a large side room within their restaurant as well, and it fits up to 65 guests. With a variety of tacos and specialty drinks, you can pretty much guarantee you will be able to make everyone happy. (Definitely get a round or two of Nachos Gabachos for the table!)

Italian food is always a crowd pleaser. Cucciolo Osteria on West Main Street recently converted a retail space next door to their restaurant into a modern private dining space that can seat 50 people. Classic Italian dishes served family style make it so that everyone is able to try a little bit of everything.

Nearby Mothers & Sons Trattoria also offers a secluded private dining room in which the restaurant serves some of its most popular Italian dishes family style. Seating is available for up to 28.

Next door is Mateo bar de tapas, featuring acclaimed Spanishand Southern-inspired tapas. Its private room can hold a seated dinner for up to 50 guests, or 65 for a standing, buffet-style reception. Its largely booked for the month of December, so parties of 20 or more wanting to make a reservation should contact privatedining@mateotapas.com soon. Smaller groups can call the main phone line. Reservations are always encouraged, but the restaurant also keeps some high-top tables (which seat four), along with bar seating, available for walk-ins on a first-come, firstserved basis. 

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Families and parties have enjoyed traditional Mediterranean dishes at Parizade for many years thanks to private rooms suited for large crowds and comfortable, spacious tables in the main dining space. The Board Room is an ideal intimate space for a private party and can seat up to 20 people (the addition of the Club Room is an option for a larger crowd).

For a unique dining experience, take your guests to Zweli’s. It’s likely they have never tried flavorful Zimbabwean fare before, and it’s sure to leave a lasting impression. Zweli’s has the option to convert the back of its restaurant into a private dining space for up to 50 people, while also having plenty of room in the main dining area for group seating.

Ramen shop and Japanese pub Dashi also rents out its izakaya for private parties. Lunch gatherings of eight to 26 people can enjoy bottomless pickle plates, one steamed bun per person, and choice of ramen bowl for $20/person. Dinner options vary from seated family-style for groups of up to 55 people or cocktail-style gatherings for parties of up to 75.

Smaller group gatherings can find many large booths and tables available at some of Durham’s top restaurants. With a little advanced planning, these spots can provide a great atmosphere and menu.

A classic choice for the holidays is the Fairview Dining Room at The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Nothing quite compares to the festive elegance and charm the hotel exudes during the holiday season. Directly across the street is its newer, modern sister property, The JB Duke Hotel, which offers fabulous holiday buffets so you don’t have to worry about cooking at all!

If you have adventurous eaters in your party, head to Juju to share some artfully inspired Asian tapas around a large booth or table. Call in advance to order a whole Peking duck to share!

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incredible holiday pies (which are also for sale during the holiday season).

For a taste of Southern soul food, take your family or small group to Dame’s Chicken and Waffles downtown or to True Flavors Diner in Lakewood. Guests are guaranteed to leave full and satisfied after enjoying classics like sweet potato waffles, shrimp and grits, and crispy fried chicken.

And, if you follow the traditions of going out or ordering takeout Chinese or Japanese food on Christmas or New Year’s, Happy China, Shiki Sushi and Sake Bomb all offer ample seating and have a solid takeout business, but definitely expect them to be busy on the holidays.

There’s no need to stress over the stove while entertaining your guests this year thanks to these great, local options. We hope you find the chance to get out and enjoy the company of family and friends while savoring the tastes of the season from our renowned chefs.

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t’s been a few days, or maybe even a week, of seasonal celebrations. That also means you’ve probably been stuck inside with the kids, parents, in-laws and/or other relatives and out-of-town guests. You gotta do something to stop cabin fever from setting in, and fast. Well, we have a few ideas:

• Whether you’re welcoming family into town or sending them off, stop by Jetplane Coffee’s kiosk at RDU’s baggage claim for homemade peppermint hot chocolate and spiced eggnog coffee.

They’ll be operating there until the New Year.

• Take the family out for a stroll in the Christmas Tree Garden at American Tobacco Campus’ Diamond View Park. American Tobacco tenants and community partners decorate about 20 trees, which are illuminated from 5:30 to 11 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 and running through Dec. 30.

• Play a few games of pinball, air hockey or Skee-Ball with your friends, relatives and kids at Boxcar Bar + Arcade. Seriously, you could spend a whole afternoon enjoying all the different games that they offer, especially during their extended hours the week after Christmas – they’ll be opening at noon Dec. 26-31 and New Year’s Day. There’s a different drink special every day of the week, and they recently added made-to-order salads plus veganfriendly soft pretzels with both sweet and savory toppings and sauces to their menu of Neapolitan-style pizzas.

• For the adults, the bar is throwing a Boxcar Alpine Holiday Weekend Dec. 7-8. Don your ski gear, ugly sweaters, onesies, etc. and enjoy some spiked hot chocolate or take a shot off a ski! Ugly holiday sweaters will also be raffled off. On Dec. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m., bring an unwrapped gift or household need to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. For donating, you can also be entered into a raffle to win prize packs from Tito’s, Jager, Miller Light and

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Terrapin Brewing. Boxcar will donate 10% to the nonprofit during these hours as well.

• Try something new! If you’ve never completed an escape room, thrown an ax or played a virtual reality game, we’ve got you covered. There are multiple escape rooms in Durham, including Mission X Escape, Bull City Escape, Escape on Purpose and NC Escape. Urban Axes, right next to Boxcar Arcade, is a fun way for adults 21 and older to relieve some of that holiday and/ or family stress. Augmentality Labs, in the heart of downtown, is a great way for families with both young and old members to experience virtual reality. You can always watch others play on TVs that are hooked to every headset, or just hang out and play other retro video games or board games.

Or sign up for a multiplayer option!

• Catch a free screening of “Our Time Machine,” a heartwarming – and heartwrenching – documentary about a father with Alzheimer’s and his son’s project to honor their time together, at 21c Museum Hotel on Dec. 17. Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will be on hand after the screening to answer questions. Of course, you can swing by the galleries at any hour (it’s open 24/7, after all) if you need a break from wrapping presents. Don’t miss your last chance to see “Portraying Power and Identity: A Global Perspective” before it closes in January, and remember that 21c hosts regular guided docent tours of exhibitions on Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m.

drunken beans, guajillo chiles and fresh corn tortillas. And stop by on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. for a performance of holiday carols and songs by the Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus.

• Come to Unscripted Durham for Sounds of the Studio, featuring live music every Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., and every Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight in the lounge. Bands, including a jazz bar trio, The Wiley Fosters and more, will play through the end of December. Folks who purchase drinks or food can park for free and receive half off small plates during the set.

• If live holiday music is more your jam, come out to The Blue Note Grill on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. to hear the sounds of Durham’s New Orleans-style brass roots band the Bulltown Strutters as they perform a mix of holiday songs and Big Easy faves with jazzy tunes and special guests. Searching for something more classical? Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham fills the Duke Chapel with carols and seasonal choral music during its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 20 from 8 to 10 p.m.

• A classic way to enjoy the holiday with your kiddos is to hop aboard the Santa Train at the Museum of Life and Science. Bundle up for a nighttime ride on the Ellerbe Creek Railway to the North Pole, where you’ll be greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. Sip complimentary hot chocolate, grab a snack at Sprout Café, craft with make-and-take Heather Hindin takes a breather and sips a beer at Boxcar Bar activities, have your face painted by makeup artists + Arcade as daughter Harper Harrell, 6, and her friend Phineas and learn all about the “Science of Santa.” Skate Flannagan, 6, expend all – or at least some – of their energy. in your socks on the museum’s synthetic “ice rink” and warm up in the Magic Wings Butterfly House.

Tickets go fast, so get yours early!

• And if you’ve got a future engineer in the family, • Cozy up under Pendleton blankets on The Durham Hotel’s heated sign up for Tinkering Family Workshop: Roving Robots on Dec. roof with half-price bottles of wine every night of the week, from 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Parents and caregivers can sign up with their Thanksgiving through Christmas. Share hot fondue, pressed kids, ages 6 to 12, to design, build and program robots that move, sandwiches and green gumbo soup with friends and family while play sounds and respond to their environment – you can even overlooking views of downtown. On Sundays starting at noon, build one to take home! the hotel features a menu with breakfast-y items like biscuits, • Visit The Colonel’s Daughter Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Jack Tar organic brûléed grapefruit and “Todo Bien:” spicy baked eggs, and the Colonel’s Daughter through Dec. 31 for a special drinks DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020

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menu with options like Warm Whiskey Cider (pressed apple cider, whiskey and whipped cream), Lump of Coal (milkwashed spiced Negroni and activated charcoal, pictured above) and Santa’s Spring Break (toasted spiced coconut orgeat, coconut cream, Plantation Original Dark Double-Aged Rum, Cruzan Black Strap Rum and freshsqueezed orange juice) as well as snacks like latkes and Christmas cookies.

The restaurant is decorated with a ’50s winter wonderland flair, and the menu is available Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.midnight through New Year’s Eve. • Slow things down and reflect on the past year with Piedmont Wildlife Center’s Winter Solstice Gathering on Dec. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring some labeled bagged or loose-leaf tea to share and a mug to drink from around a fire. Common tea add-ins like honey, cream, cinnamon sticks, as well as pots and a few strainers for loose-leaf tea will be provided. Everyone is welcome, and attendance is free, but a small donation of $5 is suggested.

• Take your family out to visit the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University the day after Christmas for a free holiday program that explores the “Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations” exhibition. Make art, shake a leg and take part in other family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ABOVE The guests at Rhonda Cohen and Jay Cunningham’s dinner party toast to Pauli Murray.

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A local dinner party raises a glass while raising funds to honor Pauli Murray’s legacy

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learned about civil rights activist Pauli Murray in 2011 on a visit to Duke Chapel. “The chapel hosted a large installation of informational panels, and I read every word about this brilliant woman,” Rhonda says. Years later, while on a walk in the West End neighborhood, she came across Pauli’s childhood home at 906 Carroll St. and stopped to read another informative sign: The house was being restored.  honda Cohen

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ABOVE Rhonda (far right) greets guests Meg McCann and Amanda Smith at the door of her Forest Hills home.

BELOW The dining space is the ideal size for dinners with friends, both old and new.

The Pauli Murray family home was built in 1898 by Pauli’s grandfather, Robert Fitzgerald. Born in 1910, Pauli moved in when she was 3 years old; her mother had died of a cerebral hemorrhage, and her father was institutionalized with complications from typhoid fever. Pauli was raised by Robert and her grandmother, Cornelia Fitzgerald, and lived on Carroll Street until she was 16.

Rhonda remembered the story she had read at Duke Chapel, and called Barbara Lau, director of the Pauli Murray Project at the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, to

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raising funds for the home’s restoration.

Pauli’s home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016 and is slated to open to the public in 2021 as the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.

Rhonda and her husband, Jay Cunningham, began hosting intimate dinners in their home, which is in Forest Hills, less than a mile away from the Pauli Murray house. Their home was built by Leon Meyers, and the couple moved into the house in July 2015. “… Our previous house is the large house behind us,” Rhonda says. “We are now living in our former backyard!” She notes the tall, southfacing windows and great views of the rose garden as favorite features. They also worked with Leon to ensure the

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entire main floor of the house would be accessible as they enter into their next phase of life. “There are no threshold bumps, etc.,” she says. “We hope to be here for a long time.”

Interior designers Cindy Spuria and Beverly Dawson of Sitzer Spuria Studios helped create the minimalist aesthetic. “There are many built-in cabinets and closets,” Rhonda says. “We have furniture such as tables and chairs, but we don’t need dressers, bookshelves.”

Rhonda and Jay prepare and serve all of the food and drinks at their dinners and ask that guests make a donation to the Pauli Murray Center. Their goal is to finance improvements to the exterior and grounds so that they reflect the home and farm as they once existed, and also to improve accessibility to the center. The

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improvements are expected to cost $30,000; so far, after 19 dinners, they have raised nearly $20,000.

Their November event featured several courses, including a kale Caesar salad, a soup with tomato, eggplant and sausage, and a roasted cauliflower dish with feta cheese, almonds and olives. In addition to the guests (many of whom are invited by guests from previous dinners), someone from the Pauli Murray Center is always in attendance. “[We have] made many new friends,” Rhonda says. “It’s been great fun to meet a diverse group of people, share a meal, and discuss Durham history, Pauli’s story and the progress at the site.”

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The dinners themselves have served as a similar bridge, both among community members and also to the legacy of Pauli’s work that the center will help sustain.

“I walk for exercise, and I can be at Pauli’s home in 12 minutes,” Rhonda says. “Close enough for me to consider her my neighbor.” The dinners, she says, are a way to connect not only with Pauli’s home and story, but also with others who share the same community-focused spirit.

“Work to rehab the interior of the historic house will begin again in early 2020 with the support of a grant from the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Grant Program,” Barbara says. The project has two main goals. The first, restoring the home and opening the center, is straightforward enough, but the second, Barbara admits, is a bit harder to measure. “We want to raise awareness of Pauli’s work and its significance,” she says. Barbara notes one number that’s increasing astronomically, evidence that folks are paying attention to the importance of Pauli’s legacy: “Ten years ago, original printings of Pauli’s books could be found for $1.50,” she says.

“Today, they are closer to $75.”

Architect Patricia Harris of The Harris Collaborative will oversee the rehabilitation of the historic house, and architecture and design firm Perkins & Will have selected the Pauli Murray Center as the beneficiary of its community-engaged pro bono work for this year. Other Durhamites involved were Dean Ruedrich, a historic preservation contractor who led the initial renovation efforts and died in February, and April Johnson of Preservation Durham, who performed early research for the project as part of a larger effort to identify African American historic sites in Durham. 

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The dinners are also an opportunity to showcase another part of Durham’s history: agriculture. “The menu was built around the fresh produce generously provided by the Duke Campus Farm,” Rhonda shares. “I inquire about 10 days in advance if any guests have dietary restrictions. In the past, I have created gluten-free and vegetarian menus.”

For many around the table, the center will be a physical representation of the intangible impact of Pauli’s activism and civic engagement. Pauli’s experiences inspired her to advocate for civil

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rights and women’s rights: Her father was beaten to death by a white prison guard when she was just 13; years later, she was arrested for sitting in the white section of a Virginia bus, and she had to move states several times to continue her education.

“We’re all beneficiaries of her work, and we can’t say thank you enough,” says Shamieka Rhinehart, a dinner guest and a North Carolina District Court judge serving District 14. “She was ahead of her time, and we are still learning from her.”

In spite of race and gender discrimination, Pauli was the first African American to receive a Doctor of Juridical Science from Yale University.

She also served on John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, befriended Eleanor Roosevelt and co-wrote a legal brief with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Pauli was also the first African American female priest ordained by the Episcopal Church; Meg McCann, who was also at the dinner, was part of the committee that campaigned to add Pauli to the Episcopal Church’s book of saints.

“She defied every stereotype,” says Amanda Smith, another supper attendee and longtime supporter of Pauli Murray and her legacy. Amanda learned of Pauli in the 1970s and was impressed by the number of causes she supported in her lifetime. “She went on caring about Durham long after she moved away,” Amanda says. “It only makes sense that Durham go on caring about her now.”

Above all, Barbara is excited to see public interest in Pauli continue to grow.

“People are still discovering her and writing about her,” Barbara says. “We’re proud to take some credit for that.”

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The campaign to open the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice will continue into 2020. For information about upcoming dinners, special events and other ways to get involved, visit paulimurrayproject.org. To request a talk or presentation for your community group, email at paulimurraycenter@gmail.com.

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Excerpt from our recent investment newsletter

‘Mr. Drysdale’s Nightmare’ In the 1960s TV show “The Beverly Hillbillies,” Jed Clampett and Daisy May Moses (Granny) became sudden millionaires and deposited their fortune in Milburn Drysdale’s bank. While most financially aware adults understand that banks lend or invest most deposits, keeping just a portion in cash on hand for daily withdrawals, Jed and Granny would show up at the bank asking to see their money … they wanted to count it.

We believe the peculiarities of Mr. Drysdale’s deposit woes are analogous to why portions of the global bond markets are so screwy right now with interest rates at rock-bottom levels or, shockingly, in negative territory.

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A model of the Virgin Hyperloop One pod came to Frontier RTP in October.

BELIEVE DURHAM

rham u D e v e Beli move e r o t aims ers to barri ss succe Left To Right (Trey Rabon, AT&T President, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, NCCU Chancellor, Magan Gonzales-Smith, DPS Foundation Executive Director, and Dr. Pascal Mubenga, DPS Superintendent)

hile many of us opened holiday gifts and made resolutions—

Eastern North Carolina, Kidznotes, and Dreamworks, to launch Believe

some frivolous, some not—, most of which we won’t keep

Durham, a local extension of AT&T BelievesSM to ensure hunger is not

if we’re being honest, there are those among us who are

a barrier to success in school, and to provide enrichment and support

wishing for their basic needs to be met. Food. Clothing. Shelter. And

activities, such as tutoring and mentoring for students at Fayetteville

there are organizations that work daily to help meet such needs. These

Street Elementary and Shepard Middle schools. “At AT&T, we believe

organizations need and welcome our support in all forms. So, if you

that each child deserves an opportunity to succeed and pursue their

choose to make a monetary donation this year, consider also giving

dreams, said Trey Rabon, president of AT&T NC. “Believe Durham

some of your time.

brings together the engagement of our employees, the strength of

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AT&T, and the compassion of the community to help make a difference This is what a few passionate AT&T employees—whose Chicago

for the students and their families. We are excited to be working with the

community was affected by gun violence—did nearly two years ago when

DPS Foundation and many other local community partner organizations

they launched AT&T BelievesSM, a company-wide initiative, which aims

to invest in the future of this part of Durham.”

to create positive change in local communities. Since then, 31 other cities have teamed up with AT&T and local community organizations to

Providing a dinner meal each school day to the most economically

meet a pressing need in their communities. On October 14, 2019, AT&T

disadvantaged students is a cornerstone of the program. In addition,

North Carolina teamed up with Durham Public Schools Foundation, North

students will receive food backpacks—provided through the Food Bank

Carolina Central University (NCCU), El Centro, Foodbank of Central &

of Central and Eastern North Carolina, to take home each week. The

“DOWNTOWN IS DURHAM’S LIVING ROOM, A PLACE THAT SHOWCASES AND REINFORCES DURHAM’S UNIQUE CULTURE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

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Believe Durham Press Conferece on October 15th at Fayetteville Elementary School

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initial plan allotted for 35 students to take home food backpacks. That

hot meal program was piloted at Burton Magnet Elementary school. As

number has increased to 100, a testament to the commitment of these

a result, the school recorded a fourteen-point boost in overall reading

organizations working together. The tutoring and mentoring component

scores and overall boost in attendance. “When you meet the needs of

of the program is made possible by AT&T employee volunteers and

the whole child, you’ll increase student achievement for that child,”

students from NCCU, through coordination with local non-profits

said Dr. Kimberly Ferrell, Principal of Burton Magnet Elementary

Kidznotes and Dreamworks. “AT&T’s Believe Durham is a valuable

School.

program in our city that is already making a significant impact on the lives of Durham Public Schools students and their families,” said Dr.

“Supporting DPS and Durham families is imperative,” said Geoff

Johnson O. Akinleye, Chancellor of NCCU. “Truth and Service are the

Durham, President and CEO of Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.

cornerstones of NCCU and its more than our motto. it’s ingrained into the

“If we don’t do all we can to ensure a solid education for our children,

fabric of our institution. Last year alone, our students completed more

Durham has no future. We commend the organizations and volunteers

than 199,000 hours of community service that is valued at a contribution

who came together to make Believe Durham happen and we resolve to

of $5.1 million to the local economy. While our undergraduate students

help keep it going.”

are required to complete 120 service hours before graduating, many of our Eagles go above and beyond.”

So, whatever cause you believe in, consider getting personally involved for the long-haul. If you’d like to get involved with Believe Durham go to:

The potential impact of this program is significant. Last year a similar

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“We have to do a better job in our community destigmatizing mental and emotional health,” City Council member Mark-Anthony Middleton, who was on the panel, said. “When our hearts and our heads are hurting, we have to create a safe space in our community for folks, just like you’d take anything else to get fixed, to go to a professional.”

In closing remarks, McDougal said that, though the conference paid homage to Black Wall Street, the mission was citywide.

“We want people to come to Durham and discover Durham,” she said, “but as this community evolves and new spaces are created, we want to bring our group to these places so that everyone knows that you’re welcome.”

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1 Shaun Andrews, an entrepreneur and tutor coordinator at N.C. Central University; Chaucer Barnes, a speaker at the event and the chief marketing officer of the national branding agency Translation; and NCCU students Lyndon Bowen Jr. and Niko Wiley. 2 Jason Davis and Keysha McDougal. 3 Michele Tucker, Immanuel Bryant, a grad student at N.C. Central University, and Jacqui Graves, a real estate agent. 4 Durham City Council member Mark-Anthony Middleton and Jesica Averhart, the executive director of Leadership Triangle.

5 Reggie Barnes and Edmund Lewis Jr., the Durham manager of My Brother’s Keeper and a speaker on the final day of the conference.

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1 KONTEK client Steve Hallman, KONTEK Founder Frank Konhaus, Kontek Account Manager Brian Delk and KONTEK UI/UX Control System Programmer Connell Smallwood. 2 Anna Branly, Mark Branly, Melissa Muir and Gina Rozier. 3 Hilary French, Emily Haddad and Tammy Bradley.

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Guest speakers included Molly North, president and CEO of AI. Neyer, and Carl Satterwhite, founder of Real Estate Enterprises for African American Leaders LLC. They discussed their partnership in renovating the Vernon Manor in Cincinnati, Ohio, a $38 million adaptive reuse project that was 51% minority owned.

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1 Elaine Curry of Empress Development; Gloria Shealey and Olachi Anaemereibe, both of The Daniele Company; and Crystal German of SelfHelp Credit Union. 2 Cristian Santiago and Morgan Haynes of Center Studio Architecture. 3 Derek Mangum, vice president of Maverick Partners Realty Services, Justin Parker, vice president of real estate development for Al. Neyer, and David Toney, vice president of development for Akridge.

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THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT

BY M I C H A E L M c E L R OY & M E R E D I T H D O C K E RY C O L L A G E BY K E I T H WA R T H E R H Y P E R L O O P P H O T O BY B E T H M A N N PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GOTRIANGLE

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After the collapse of the light rail project, Durham takes its time with Plan B

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N ITS 150TH YEAR, Durham threw itself a party. From April to October, the city held a series of ceremonies touting the rich history behind each street, moment and community now bound in a city of such acclaim that it draws 20 new neighbors a day. The anniversary also provided another occasion to wonder just how Durham should accommodate all those new neighbors and all those new cars.

Growth has put the region on countless national lists of the best places to live. But, the traffic is a different kind of superlative. While Durham adds its 20 new people a day, the region adds 80, threatening to overwhelm roads ill-suited for such high volume. Commutes are maddening. Fender

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benders can back up traffic for miles. Durham’s leaders have long known that something needed to be done.

In some form over the last 20 years, Durham County and Orange County leaders settled on a light rail system linking the two areas. It would solve congestion on the 15-501 corridor and be a state-of-the-art mass transit system worthy of cities of the future. Voters in Durham and Orange counties passed sales tax increases to fund a transit plan with light rail at its center, and the state agreed to pay 25% of the total cost. Officials secured a major Federal Transit Administration grant to pay for another 50%, and Duke, UNC and other key stakeholders signed non-binding agreements of support.

Then in February, after two decades of planning, the Durham Orange Light Rail plan fell dead at the party and the guests accused one another of its murder.

The collapse inflamed resentments that may take years to ease, but, city

leaders say, it also provides an opportunity.

The light rail consumed a huge portion of the sales tax revenue, and now that the money is freed up, who knows what could happen? Will the same disputes that doomed the light rail resume? And with the traffic still terrible, can the region afford another 20 years of planning?

What can Durham expect in the process to find what’s next?

Recent interviews with more than 20 government officials, business leaders and residents across the region suggest that, despite their severe disappointment, Durham leaders are intent to learn from their mistakes, are determined to find alternative ideas, and are eager to move past assigning blame.

For a region poised to boom, the allure was too bright to ignore.

Light rail’s significance to the region grew profound. It could safely carry en masse the Durham residents who worked at UNC, and the Chapel Hill residents who worked at Duke.

The final numbers called for 17.7 miles of electromagnetically powered rail from UNC Hospitals

to Frontier RTP in Research Triangle Park. The company has a testing track in Las Vegas and is considering Durham as a site for another. The company says that one day the pods could send passengers about their business at 600 mph through vacuum tubes. Early limited testing proved successful, and if ever deployed, such a system could revolutionize mass transit. But

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A BITTER DIVORCE Every suspicious death deserves an autopsy.

For many advocates of the light rail plan, its collapse was not just suspect, but an outright sabotage. The fight over who to blame has been well-covered, however, and all sides can name their villains with little help. Several sources for this article were far more candid off the record, but on the record they repeatedly expressed the genuine need to move on.

So we’ll be brief.

The spread of light rail systems across the country began in the 1960s, according to a study

by Thomas A. Garrett, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. And while the heavy rail systems of New York, Chicago and the like were born out of necessity, Garrett wrote, “The development of modern light-rail systems has been motivated by their potential to not only alleviate traffic congestion but to foster economic development.”

Durham’s planning department held a community engagement meeting last month at Hillside High School. to North Carolina Central University, connecting the three major universities and 19 stations at 23,900 trips a day.

Then, to put it simply, disagreements occurred.

The repercussions laid bare some of Durham’s long-standing divides of race and class, and feelings remain raw. But, Durham owns the collapse together, and the problems light rail was meant to solve are only getting worse.

WHAT NOW? In October, a model Virgin Hyperloop One pod came

for now, these are just dreams.

Durhamites will not be hurtling through vacuums anytime soon.

At this point, officials just want to listen.

“The stakeholders never really signed up” with the light rail plan, Mayor Steve Schewel said in a recent interview. Those nonbinding agreements allowed for a false sense of security.

“We got way too far down the road” before engaging fully, Schewel said. “Before we start spending the tax dollars in large amounts,” he said, “we need a public process where we discuss it as a community.”

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YOU REALLY NEED TO DO On this, all sides agree.

Shelley Blake Curran, GoTriangle’s interim CEO, said that after the board voted to abandon light rail, “the teams almost immediately started working again to revise the plan.”

“The good news is, there are a lot of dedicated people in the Triangle region who want to see some sort of regional solution,” she said. “We all realize that the traffic is not getting better.”

A recent report by the American Public Transportation Association, commissioned and paid for by GoTriangle, articulated the lessons learned from the collapse and made recommendations going forward.

Much of what the report said should have been done, had been done to varying degrees, but the assessment is a sobering call that Curran, who was not with

GoTriangle during the crucial early planning, acknowledged.

“Everyone has to be on board from the beginning,” she said.

“We are already doing better.”

Durham City-County Planning Department is taking the lead on revising the city’s transit vision.

“Historically,” Patrick Young, the department’s planning director, said, “our planning process has been monopolized by only a portion of our community.”

Part of the adjustment is to make the process a “peer-topeer” engagement.

The department is employing more than 100 “outreach team members” and “ambassadors” to “find innovative ways – meeting in people’s living rooms, going to people’s workplaces, kind of whatever it takes – to get meaningful feedback,” he said.

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The planning department is ready and has “a lot of experience in facilitating and convening multidisciplinary partnerships,” he said.

The partners that built the early agreements on the lightrail deal will be important in making sure the community has its say, Young said. They will also have to ensure that their own communication remains open.

“We need to reform that consensus,” Young said.

ALL THE SMALL THINGS Mike Charbonneau, GoTriangle’s chief communications officer, said that while they wait for a larger plan, several small improvements can be done now to make a big difference in the existing bus systems.

“Changing a bus route to every 15 minutes in some cases can make the difference between taking two hours to get to work or 45 minutes,” he said.

“And for that person who has to walk from work to a bus stop, having a cover over their head when it is pouring rain or 100 degrees, it’s life-changing.”

In the meantime, GoTriangle is still managing a potential regional rail line from Raleigh to Durham, which is in the feasibility stage, and it and GoDurham are working on improving bus service.

“There are 20,000 boardings a day on GoDurham,” Mayor Schewel said. “The system is not as good as it needs to be; we need to continually improve it.”

Some of the planned improvements as of last summer include adding 114,437 new service hours, starting construction on 31 bus stop designs and choosing 50 new stop locations. All Durham buses have free Wi-Fi. Sean C. Egan, who was hired as director of Durham’s Transportation Department in

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October, says these changes mean a lot to riders.

Egan, who most recently served as the director of financial reporting for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, said in a phone interview that Durham’s setback may feel staggering, but it is far from unprecedented. The trick, he said, is to remember what is really important.

“Keep the focus on the riders,” he said, and remember that the frequency and reliability of service are their chief concerns. The bottom line for them, he said, is not economic development, but rather “Will there be a bus arriving in the next few minutes?”

NUMBERS SPEAK THEIR TRUTH Some 23,500 people commute between Durham and Orange counties each day, and while many of them take the bus, the far majority drive, often in single occupancy.

So the next transit plan needs to be adaptable to the demands of both the specific areas and the region as a whole.

One possibility is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a “high-quality” bus service that is reliable, fast, comfortable and cost-effective.

Joe Milazzo II, the executive director of Regional Transportation Alliance, helped organize a trip for the region’s

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transit officials to Richmond, Virginia, to see its new Pulse BRT system, which carries some 7,000 daily riders across 7.6 dense miles in 35-37 minutes.

It can drive development, too.

The total assessed value of the “Pulse Corridor,” Richmond transit officials say, grew from $8.74 billion in 2015 to $10.92 billion in 2019. “I will be shocked if BRT is not part of Durham’s plan,” Milazzo said.

BRT can also be implemented according to the needs of the community, he said. Some city BRT plans use wide bus-only lanes. Others employ a system that prolongs green traffic lights for oncoming buses. And it is cheaper than other major mass transit systems.

Whatever comes next, Milazzo said, Durham’s engagement plan is the right call.

The light rail plan might have been perfect for the market at first, Milazzo said, but “the market is different now. There are simply more people.”

“You should never be amazed how long it takes transportation projects to get built,” Milazzo said. “You should be amazed anything gets built to begin with.”

Rep. David E. Price might concur. Price, who represents parts of Orange, Durham and Wake counties and is a ranking member of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, was a significant advocate for the plan and for the federal funding. When the plan ended, he called it a historic setback.

This time, he said, leaders simply had to do better.

“One doesn’t just submit a new plan to the FTA at the drop of a hat,” he said. “You really need to do considerable regrouping, develop a viable plan and make sure this kind of breakdown in the process won’t occur again.

“We don’t have any time to waste.”

LISTENING AND LEARNING The community’s overall resolve is unchanged. The planning department is counting on it.

On a cold Thursday night in mid-November, Lisa Miller, a senior urban designer for the department, stood in front of the attendees of the first community engagement session, which provided snacks and child care at Hillside High School.

“We are committed,” she said, “to ensure that people who haven’t typically been included in decision-making are heard.”

The event was one of five “Listening and Learning” sessions held over a week in November.

The attendees wrote their transit hopes on sticky notes.

They spoke in small groups and listened to one another.

Before finishing their snacks and gathering their children, some of the attendees walked to a board with “I wish transit could …” written at the top. They stuck their visions onto the blank space in fluttering Post-it notes of coral, tangerine and teal. We need benches and crosswalks at the bus stops, they said. Let the buses bypass traffic, they said.

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Then, no doubt, some of them left to catch the bus home.

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BIZBRIEFS Also in September, Precision BioSciences, a genome-editing company, promoted David Thomson to chief operating officer. He had served as its chief development officer since 2017.

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ACQUISITIONS

After purchasing the Perry Building for $1.78 million two years ago, DTI Holdings LLC opened the top two floors of the building for a coworking space, called LOCALE 321, which has 19 offices available for lease.

In October, Teamworks, a sports logistics and scheduling platform for college and pro athletes, invested in INFLCR, a sports social media startup. The company plans to integrate, which, it said, will offer athletes

and teams an interconnected platform with scheduling and social media storage for a streamlined experience for all athletic content.

TALENT POOL

RaleighDurham International Airport named Kenneth Strickland as director of air service development. In his new role, Strickland will be responsible for developing initiatives to retain, improve and expand air service and airport use.

In September, the predictiveanalytics company SpokeHub hired Pamela Bishop, a former senior program manager at Cisco, as its chief executive officer.

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New-York based online insurance company Policygenius will open a second headquarters in the 555 Mangum building early next year. In addition to creating more than 370 jobs over the next five years, the company will also invest nearly $6 million into its new space and will get nearly $5 million in state and local tax incentives.

Dingers Hitting Center, a 15,000-square-foot batting cage facility, opened in June at the Westgate Shopping Center.

Medicine Mama’s Farmacy, Raleigh’s first CBD mobile dispensary, announced it would open a location in Boxyard RTP, a dining and retail space set to open in Research Triangle Park (RTP) in spring 2020.

LabCorp and Duke Health Technology Solutions moved into the Parmer RTP campus.

Pharmaceutical software company Cenduit moved its U.S. headquarters to Frontier RTP in September.

Biotech company Dance Biopharm rebranded to Aerami Therapeutics. “The new brand reflects our commitment to

provide patients living with chronic diseases a patientfriendly alternative to routine injections with our gentle mist inhaler,” Anne Whitaker, chief executive officer of Aerami, said in a press release. “Our initial focus going forward is on rare and severe diseases in the endocrinology, respiratory and cardiovascular space.”

California-based real estate investor Cardinal Industrial & Enterprise Property Management Inc. purchased a 67,413-squarefoot facility at 4238 Technology Dr. for $17 million in September.

The two-story building is fully leased to the clinical trial material manufacturer and distributor Almac Clinical Services, which has leased the space since 2008.

In September, Pfizer purchased a 60,000-square-foot building in Durham to house its new Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product facility, which will employ up to 120 people.

Coastal Credit Union’s newest branch opened in November at 7103 N.C. Hwy. 751 at the Hope Valley Commons shopping center.

In October, Duke University launched the Center on Science & Technology Policy, which will be led by Matt Perault, former director of public policy at Facebook. The center will serve as a hub for science and technology policy analysis.

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Also in October, a group of researchers from Duke received $24 million in federal grants from the National Institutes of Health’s Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Initiative to address challenges related to pain and the opioid crisis. The initiative, started in 2018, aims to apply scientific solutions to improve treatments for chronic pains, curb the use for opioid use disorder and overdose, and achieve long-term recovery for opioid addiction. Duke was one of 375 grants across 41 states.

AWARDS AND HONORS

According to a report on “emerging trends in real estate” by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Raleigh-Durham ranked No. 2 in “Overall Real Estate Prospects” and No. 1 in “Homebuilding Prospects.” The concentration of top-tier educational institutions in proximity to RTP has branded the area as a “technology hub” with more than 89,000 tech jobs.

Biotechnology company Locus Biosciences, which develops antibacterial products, was named to FierceBiotech’s “Fierce15” list for its “cuttingedge research to stop disease in its tracks.” It also attracted the attention of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which has offered up to $818 million.

Biotechnology company Novan, which treats dermatological and oncovirus (tumor viruses)mediated diseases, was awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Defense to continue developing treatments for human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). CIN is a precursor to cervical cancer, which affects nearly 12,000 women in the U.S. annually.

In July, Zogo Finance, a financial literacy app for teens created

by Duke undergrad Bolun Li, was the only North Carolina startup selected for the 13-week MetLife Digital Accelerator program. In October, Zogo also attended the NC Startup Summit in RTP, where the app won $300,000 in investments through a “Shark Tank” competition.

GOBankingRates ranked Durham No. 25 on its list of “Best Cities for Young Professionals” based on factors like cost of living, income, workforce participation and the percentage of the population between the ages of 20 and 34.

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In August, an anonymous donor gave Durham Technical Community College a $500,000 gift that will be used to upgrade the wireless service at all campus locations and to help build a new advanced innovation lab for its software and web development students. “The grant will enable us to upgrade and expand our lab equipment and software, improve our campuses’ Wi-Fi ability, and provide our community with improved access to leading-edge technology,” Thomas Murphy, assistant dean of information technologies, said.

Durham passed a $95 million housing bond, which Mayor Steve Schewel said will help “create or preserve 2,800 affordable rental units and forsale housing opportunities,” and will help 15,000 residents. The bond would be combined with $65 million from local/federal funding for a total of $160 million to fund the city’s Affordable Housing Bond Investment Plan. 

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Triangle-based law firm Manning, Fulton & Skinner P.A. partnered with the state’s Bar Foundation and Bar Association to host a “Wills for Heroes” clinic in September. The clinic provided pro bono services for Durham first responders seeking to prepare will, health care and powers of attorney services, ultimately donating 150 legacyplanning documents.

Duke Energy hosted its third annual Day of Champions, which helps provide backpacks and school supplies to more than 200 Durham middle school students.

The supplies are donated in part by local organizations and businesses, including Duke University, the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University, the Emily K Center and Hayti Heritage Center.

The Climate Service, a climate analytics company, joined the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator program, which funds emerging technologies and mentors entrepreneurs. The Climate Service enables corporations and financial services to measure, monitor and manage the financial risks caused by climate change.

A Duke University biomedical engineering lab successfully used Class 1 CRISPR technology, a complex derivative of the popular CRISPR-Cas9 technology, to accurately edit human genomes.

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Institute also secured multiple contracts totaling up to $400 million over seven years from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop a universally protective and longerlasting flu vaccine.

MOVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Durham Technical Community College broke ground in October for its Applied Technologies Building on Cooper Street. At more than 40,000 square feet, the building will offer programs in various fields, including architectural technology, software development and web development. It will be the college’s first capital building constructed since spring 2008 and the first new building on its main campus in 15 years.

In a September analysis by the U.S. Census, the Durham-Chapel Hill area had the fourth largest share of female business owners for a midsized metro area at 39.2%.

Longfellow Real Estate Partners announced in October that it would move its headquarters to one of its newest buildings in the Durham Innovation District (Durham.ID), a 15-acre mixed-use research hub. The move, to 300 Morris St., will accommodate the company’s expanding portfolio and subsequent hires. Spreedly, a fintech company, and the Durham office of accounting firm Cherry Bekaert LLP, are also moving into the Morris Street building. Longfellow holds 1.8 million square feet of properties.

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FORECASTING

The City of Durham hosts a “professional service firms holiday mixer” on Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Durham City Hall. Architectural, engineering and surveying professionals will be able to hear from representatives from the city, Durham County and the North Carolina Department of Transportation on professional service projects anticipated for the coming year. durhamnc.gov At the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center on Jan. 7, 2020, the North Carolina Chamber and the North Carolina Bankers Association will gather state leaders for the 18th annual Economic Forecast Forum for lunch and panel discussions on job retention and job creation. The event provides an opportunity to network with some 700 leaders in business, government, education and nonprofits. ncchamber.com Also at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce will host its 2020 Annual Meeting on Feb. 7, 2020. Registration and networking take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. durhamchamber.org

York offered better economic incentives. Initially, the company was slated to invest $1 billion to expand its Durham facilities, but the company said it will now proceed only with constructing its materials factory. Timothy Downs, the vice president of economic development for the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, said that Cree would remain a key presence in the area. “Cree is an excellent corporate citizen,” Downs said, and “has made it clear that it will continue to support activities and local programs in Durham.”

Ribometrix, a biotechnology startup using RNA-targeting therapies to treat diseases such as cancer and Huntington’s disease, raised $7.8 million in venture funding in September.

The investors include Dementia Discovery Fund and Illumina Ventures. The startup also named Mike Clayman, CEO and cofounder of Flexion Therapeutics, as chair of its board.

In December, the RTP branch of Bank of America at 2 Park Dr. will relocate to a “mobile” operation at Frontier RTP. Shortly after the bank temporarily relocates, a retail development called Hub RTP will start to rise at what used to be Park Center.

Trinity Partners sold the former headquarters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties in September. The Boys & Girls club left its former home, the 13,767-square foot-building at 802 and 808 Pettigrew St., for a new, 31,000-square-foot headquarters at 1010 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Biotech company G1 Therapeutics hosted a ribbon cutting in October for its new facility at Frontier RTP. The company, which is filing for FDA approval for three clinical-stage therapies to treat breast cancer, welcomed business and city leaders and gave a tour of the new space.

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GUESS ROAD Northgate Mall Food court cuisine offerings cover American, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese and Mexican cuisines, plus full-service restaurants C&H Cafeteria, Green Paradise, Randy's Pizza and Ruby Tuesday. 1058 W. Club Blvd.

Earth To Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more. 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000 Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare in a cozy atmosphere.

This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado.

2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578 Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries.

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3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies.

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Skrimp Shack Fast casual seafood restaurant serving addictive shrimp, fish and a variety of other fried and grilled seafood. 3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 28B; 919-477-0776; theskrimpshack.com

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The Palace International African cuisine including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi.

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703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Cash only!

750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients.

716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass fed burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature handbrewed coffees and lattes such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root powder and black lava salt.

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Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.”

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NEWS BITES TOP SHELF Bedlam Vodka, fermented at Graybeard Distillery, was named one of the top three vodkas in the country during the 2019 London Spirits Competition in September.

The Oak House started serving whiskey in early October in addition to its established beer, wine and coffee menu.

In early November, Hi-Wire Brewing brought back their 10W-40 Imperial Stout along with new releases, a Jelly Donut 10W40 variant and a special-edition Raspberry Mocha Strongman Coffee Milk Stout.

NOW OPEN Jeddah’s Tea celebrated its grand opening Nov. 9 at 123 Market St., Ste. A. It serves organic, fair-trade and veganfriendly teas.

Gusto Farm to Street, a farm-totable restaurant offering healthy grains and greens in salads and on pizzas, opened Nov. 18 at 5431 Page Rd. Da Kine’s Kava opened their online store in September. It offers a subscription service so customers can make recurring monthly orders and have it shipped directly to them. They hope to open a permanent kava bar location by 2020.

Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar.

730 Ninth St. Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, familyfriendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR

Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

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811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; limenlemonnc.com BR Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball.

2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-2863500; ilovelocopops.com Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak.

746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Monuts Donuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox.

1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice cream, milkshakes, popsicles and more, featuring flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (vanilla, mexican Vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111 Snow Factory Rolled ice cream treats, including flavors like peanut butter ’n pretzel, Oreo wonderland, Uji matcha and many more, with choice of multiple sweet toppings. 760 Ninth St., 919-294-4111; snowfactorystl.com Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins.

714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634

COMING SOON Daryn Berlin, a former employee of Counter Culture Coffee, is opening Jetplane Coffee at 812 N. Mangum St. this winter. The shop will serve coffee,beer, wine and a full menu of breakfast and lunch items designed around classicWINNER diner flavors with a modern take.

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The owners of Bottle Rev Chapel Hill plan to open Research Triangle Park’s newest wine 2016 at Boxyard bar, RTP Uncorked, RTP in late spring. The bar will serve more than 200 international wines.

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Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR

ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice.

810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com

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LouElla Neighborhood bottle shop, bar and event space. 316 W. Geer St., Ste. A; 919-973-2001; louelladurham.com

Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder.

Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Dailychanging menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-4392220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; motorcomusic.com/eats

MarketPlace JB DukeHotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

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The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew. 316 W. Geer St.

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CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com Boxcar Bar + Arcade Offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar. com/durham Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes such as the “Tower of Babel” with honey and date sugar. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse Apartments that uses carefully curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for housemade smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com

The Pit Fried pimento cheese, whole-hog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style barbecue.

321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com Piedmont Seasonal cooking inspired by local ingredients.

Broccoli beignet, pickled shrimp and peach or Mills Farm’s beef coulotte. 401 Foster St.; 919-683-1213; piedmontrestaurant.com BR BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection, brunch on the weekends and the NFL ticket.

905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-6832417; elrodeonc.com The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fed Burger au Poivre.” 914 W. Main St.; 919-6808611; thefederal.net BR

Fullsteam In addition to their well-known “plowto-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Eastern Carolina-Style Pork Meatballs and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs.

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

Goorsha Ethiopian restaurant featuring dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham. com

Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere.

They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with friends! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com

It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar that serves up traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com

Gonza Tacos y Tequila Columbian-Mexican restaurant with traditional dishes like chilaquiles, enchiladas and sopa in addition to a variety of tacos. 604 Fernway Ave.; 919-907-2656; durham.gonzatacosytequila.com

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Hutchins Garage Full-service bar serving Grandmastyle pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578 BR

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NEWS BITES COMING SOON Owners of Gonza Tacos y Tequila, Gonza Salamanca and Carlos Rodriguez, are opening a rooftop restaurant in one of the Longfellow buildings in the Durham Innovation District.

Named Macondo Latin Cuisine, the restaurant will open in late 2020, and serve Latin American dishes, including tastes of Gonza and Carlos’ native Colombia.

Moe’s Original BBQ, which has more than 60 locations nationwide, is slated to open at 2014 Hillsborough Rd. in the former blu seafood space later this year. The new restaurant will offer Alabama-style smoked meats, fried fish and shrimp along with a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house-made desserts prepared fresh daily.

Insomnia Cookies will open at 1105 W. Main St. in spring 2020.

Secrets Pho & Noodle Bar is opening this winter in the former Saint & Co. space at 810 Ninth St., Ste. 130.

WELCOME BACK Local chef Matt Kelly will reopen Saint James Seafood in January. The restaurant was closed after the fatal gas explosion on April 10 near Kaffeinate in the Brightleaf District. A national search for a new head chef is currently underway.

NEW HOURS As of October, Littler is now open seven days a week.

M Pocha and Bar Virgile announced they will now be open for lunch during the weekdays. M Pocha will be open Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and Bar Virgile will be open Monday-Friday at the same time. M Pocha also added a bento box to its lunch menu, which includes a soup of the day, kimchi, a sunny-side-up egg with sweet soy sauce, crispy tofu with Southeast Asian slaw, tomato and cucumber salad with ginger dressing, white rice and a choice of spicy pork, beef bulgogi, spicy chicken or curry vegetables. There is a vegan side option as well.

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches.

912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Chef Brian Stinnett’s signature fried chicken and Memphis barbecue spaghetti. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap.

905 W. Main St.; 919-680-4968; mtfujinc.com Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. First-timers should dedicate a good chunk of time to this delight.

Try the No. 26. 112 S. Duke St.; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com BR

Peabody Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta and salad. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; peabodypizza.com Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets Sandwiches, pastries rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR Spring Rolls Asian-fusion dishes including crispy Szechuan chicken, Cantonese chow mein and seafood pho. 701 W. Main St.; 919-783-8180; springrollsrestaurant.com Trattoria Salve Modern Italian kitchen serving pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salad.

905 W. Main St.; 984-219-6120; trattoriasalve.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six Originally a craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen and dining room now offers plates like pan-seared duck breast, cornmeal-crusted fried oysters and pimento cheese. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com B. Good Farm-to-table dishes like create-your-own burgers, kale & grain bowls, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and avocado toast. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-797-9599; bgood.com Bar Brunello Featuring 25 wines by the glass and 60 by the bottle, as well as draft beers and ciders, the bar’s food menu includes charcuterie and cheese boards.

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Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken and flat iron steak. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant, bar and live jazz club. Beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com BR Bull City Burger & Brewery Local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com CONVIVIO Italian restaurant and wine bar serving locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 919-306-2343; convivio.wine COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails restaurant.

Try the Butifaras a lo cubano, Cuban-style sausages and the Paella del verano, “summer rice,” with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish, and meats and cheeses. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com BR

Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with

saké options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; SEUM. HOTEL. TAURANT. dashiramen.com

ce our new exhibition Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates Speak Up: Costume and Confrontation include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno.

Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 111 N Corcoran Street 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com 919.956.6700 | 21cDurham.com

Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Diner fare with a twist. Classic diner menu, served all day long, plus smaller dinner menu. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktar-durham.com BR

Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Woodfired rotisserie meats, Andeaninspired braises, empanadas.

112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332 M Pocha Korean tapas including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain.

111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham. com Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Great for date night or night out with friends. Order a pitcher of “Cheerwine Sangria,” pollo frito, gambas and queso frito y huevo.

109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-5308700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Italian restaurant by partners Matthew Kelly and chef Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis. Handmade pasta, bruschetta and antipasti dishes. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com

Jeddah’s Tea Organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar.

110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com Kingfisher Ground-to-glass cocktails and snacks in an artful basement. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler Look for latkes Benedict, pan-roasted striped bass with sungold tomato and blueberry panna cotta at this small restaurant with big tastes. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf.

111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254 Lucky’s Delicatessen Deli that serves seasonal soups and sandwiches like the garbanzo with chickpea fritters and the super Reuben. 105 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8841; luckysdelinc.com

Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food like man’ousheh and kabobs, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR

NEWS BITES FOND FAREWELLS Neomonde Mediterranean’s co-founder Samir “Sam” Saleh stepped down in September after serving Triangle customers for more than four decades.

He opened the first restaurant in 1977 with his family after they emigrated to Raleigh from Lebanon. Blannie Cheng Miller, a former employee, is now the restaurant’s president.

SWEET TOOTH Logan Atkinson, a pastry chef and ice cream connoisseur, now sells his homemade ice cream flavors under the name “Don’t Tell Mother.” The ice cream, made using local dairy producers Homeland Creamery, Maple View and Ran-Lew Dairy, can be purchased via an email list, where customers can place orders to be delivered to their doorstep.

In October, Cocoa Cinnamon added marshmallows to their topping options, to pair with offerings like hot chocolate.

They make them in-house out of honey, water, gelatin, vanilla and salt.

GOOD VIBES In September, MATI organic energy drinks earned the “Clean Label” certification from the Clean Label Project, a nonprofit that independently tests consumer products for environmental and industrial contaminants. It’s the first energy drink to receive this honor.

SEA YOU ON TV “The Hook,” a UNC-TV half-hour documentary, premiered on Oct. 17. The documentary follows Chef Ricky Moore, a previous Iron Chef America contestant and head chef and proprietor at Saltbox Seafood Joint, as he finds “treasures in unsung stories and creating inspired seafood.”

You can watch the show on demand at video.unctv.org.

A LITTLE NUTTY Big Spoon Roasters released a new, limited-batch nut butter flavor, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Gianduja. This take on the classic northern Italian treat features dark chocolate, hazelnuts and Heirloom Mission almonds. This particular nut butter will be available through December.

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The Oak House Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1383; oakhousedurham.com The Parlour Handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers.

202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com BR Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza.

Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the "Pace Car." 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR

Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or Poké Your Way, an option for creating a customized poké burrito, bowl or salad made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces.

122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a family-friendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust dough and house-made sausage. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options, and specials from Littler and Pizzeria Toro. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing.

Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof focuses on shared plates. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham. com/dining

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Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients.

401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner.

608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; eatspanglish.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center.

201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad Thai, drunken noodles and more. 317 W. Main St.; 984-219-7444; WINNER thaiatmainstnc.com

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Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat

with honey and peppercorn crostini OFcheese DURHAM is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; 2016

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Saladelia Cafe @ ATC Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine-in or carry-out. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com EAST DURHAM East Durham Bake Shop Handcrafted sweet and savory pies, baked goods, salads, coffee and more – all made with local ingredients. 406 S. Driver St.; 919-957-1090; eastdurhambakeshop.com Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine.

2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com Nolia Family-centric space designed to connect families through great coffee. 1004 Morning Glory Ave.; noliacoffee.com Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.com

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Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee.

5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794 The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups.

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A new, second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner.

2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices, with daily lunch buffets and a weekend dinner buffet. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR Souly Vegan Cafe Vegan takes on favorites like mac WINNER ‘n’ cheese and jerk chicken, along with sides like candied yams, plantains and lentils and spinach soup.

4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 984-219-6050

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Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes 2016 from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR

DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough wings as well as traditional butter NC chicken.

335 W. DURHAM, • 919-286-1987 BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com MADHATTERBAKESHOP.COM 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com SALADELIA.COM UNIVERSITY DRIVE Barley Labs Choose from 16 different beers and Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT ciders on tap while enjoying the company of your and coffee. Watch your donut being hand dipped four-legged friends. Food from nearby restaurants Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-Southern soul-food and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., welcome. 4015 University Dr.; 919-432-4597; dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, Ste. 140; 919-973 1305; duckdonuts.com barleylabs.com arroz con gandules, maduros and mac-and-cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” 318 Blackwell St.; El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, boricuasoulnc.com including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell Fiesta Ole Mexican Restaurant Buffet, enchiladas, Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes. horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 /durham 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado 919-489-6468; fiestaolenc.com NanaSteak Offers various and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, cuts of beef and steaks, 919-401-6432; miperupci.com sandwiches and salads. Also pick up specialty food plus other meats like Nana’s Restaurant Upscale seasonal dishes influenced items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; salmon and tuna steaks

by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. Of course, the fostersmarket.com BR and pastas like beef short risotto is a must-try! 2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germannanasofdurham.com St.; 919-282-1183; inspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant nanasteak.com BR NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally dishes include house-cut noodles, weiner schnitzel produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita and pan-roasted duck. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill OnlyBurger Build-your-own burger options and sides in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares. 359 nuvotaco.com Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu.

Rocky Mount Mills Beer Garden Craft beer sourced love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket Come for a show! 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; from breweries at Rocky Mount Mills, including and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com HopFly, Tarboro, Koi Pond and BDD brewing 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com companies. 705 Willard St. Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican fare plus a Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, bar; specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with ceviches and more. 4020 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-748-4290 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com

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Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. Catering all of life’s occasions. Dine-in, carry out, or order online. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489 5776; saladelia.com BR Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake!

2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche donuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and Brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Core Cafe & Catering Locally sourced, with a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee. 3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106, 919-525-6202; corecater.com Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare and salads, small plates, soups and sweets.

Mainstays include Chicken Parm, BLTs and Roast Beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; BR eastcutsandwich.com Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon BREAKFAST BR Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com La Vaquita Taqueria Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; lavaquitataqueria.com New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachistyle dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811 OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricotta-mozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Steel Spatula Burger Company Burgers, sandwiches and sweet tea. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481 Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and saltfish. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104

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WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.”

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636 Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com

Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like Cuban flatbread.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Mattie B’s Public House Housemade burgers, N.Y.style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; mattiebs.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com BR Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian and vegan options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 919-390-7525; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com Treforni Wood-fired pizza and sandwiches including traditional options like Margherita, as well as more inspired options like the prosciutto arugula pizza.

1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-973-0922; treforni.com

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Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com

HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com

Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com

The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com

West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com

City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com

Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu, as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com

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2016AT SOUTHPOINT AREA THE STREETS American Meltdown Gourmet melts, sides and desserts. Southpoint; 919-473-6358; americanmeltdown.org

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: Pad Thai, hot and sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors.

SALADELIA.COM sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai 8200 Renaissance Pwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com

Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches.

Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-246-5785; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com

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People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and coldpressed juice. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and a Bloody Mary for brunch.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits.

For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com

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N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food like Belly Banh and Baht Mi sandwiches and pour your own beer. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com

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N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Basera Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles. 2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com BR Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches.

4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com BR Cafe Meridian Made-to-order salads and sandwiches. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-361-9333; cafemeridian.com Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken.

4853 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532 Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwich shop. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean

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Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com Sushiōki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings and tofu soups. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100 GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR Thai Lanna Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine like red curry, pad Thai and larb. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-0808; thailannarestaurant.com True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner.

Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR IMPERIAL CENTER Gusto Farm to Street Farm-to-table offerings including salads and pizza. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; eatgusto.com

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MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from house-made soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Societa Sicilian-American comfort and street food with land, sea, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings.

Large bar serving 22 rotating craft beers, bourbon, cocktails and wine. Welcomes single diners or large groups. 5311 S. Miami Blvd. 919-941-6380; societainfo.com MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and Cumin-Dusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd., Morrisville; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com

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411 West Pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavors, with a Californian twist. 411 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 411west.com

Elizabeth’s Pizza Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and pastas. 160 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-545-9292; elizabethspizzapittsboro.com

The Mod Wood-fired, artisan-style pizza, salads, small plates, full bar. 46 Sanford Rd., Pittsboro; themodernlifedeli.com

Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; acmecarrboro.com

Epilogue Independent bookstore and Spanish-style chocolatería. 109 E. Franklin St., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill; epiloguebookcafe.com

Al's Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 708 Market St. and 50050 Governors Dr., Chapel Hill; alsburgershack.com

The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining with seasonal, farm-to-fork cuisine.

Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro; fearrington.com/house

Peño Mediterranean Grill Signature dishes like gyrö sandwiches, gyrö bowls, sandwiches and salads prepared fresh daily. 105 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; penogrill.com

The Belted Goat Coffee/wine shop with paninis, cheeses and pastries. Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro; fearrington.com/belted-goat

House of Hops Relaxed bar and bottle shop with a large craft beer selection on tap. 112 Russet Run, Ste. 110, Pittsboro; houseofhopsnc.com

Breadmen’s Variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. 324 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; breadmens.com

Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones and subs.

508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; italianpizzeria3.com

Breakaway Cafe A casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and Maple View Farm ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill; breakawaync.co CholaNad Restaurant & Bar Contemporary and traditional South Indian cuisine. Catering available.

308 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; cholanad.com Crossroads Chapel Hill at the Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill; crossroadscuisine.com

La Dolce Vita Pizzeria Salads, specialty pizza, focaccia sandwiches and desserts, with an outdoor patio. 226 Carthage St., Sanford; ldvpizzeria.com Lula's “Simple food made the hard way,” like fried chicken, homemade biscuits, farm-to-table veggies and more. 101 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; lulaschapelhill.com Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties.

408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; mamadips.com Mel's Commissary & Luncheonette Open for lunch, Mel’s serves up a changing menu of comfort food.

109 W. Main St., Carrboro; melscarrboro.com

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

508A W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; phohappiness.com Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads. 39 West St., Pittsboro; pittsbororoadhouse.com Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts.

112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; radiuspizzeria.net The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill and 35 Suttles Rd., Pittsboro; rootcellarchapelhill.com Squid’s Seafood options like live Maine lobster, fried oysters, plus soups and steaks. 1201 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill; squidsrestaurant.com Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey.

130 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro; starrlightmead.com Vecino Brewery Dozens of craft beer choices plus dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Flavorful small plates, salads and sandwiches. 300 E. Main St., Ste. C, Carrboro; 919-537-9591; vecinobrewing.com

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T o h a ve a n d t o h o l d We went back to six of our featured newlywed couples to get their tips for tying the knot

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N a t ur a l B e a u t y

Photography by Amanda and Grady Nichols THE COUPLE Amanda and Joe Villari met in Raleigh. Joe proposed on their annual ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado, on one of the area’s highest peaks. Friends and family were on hand nearby, ready to celebrate with the newly engaged couple.

THE BIG DAY “When the Duke Chapel doors opened and the organs started singing “The Prince of Denmark’s March,” I’d never felt so many emotions at once,” Amanda says.

They were wed on June 2, 2018, followed by a reception at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. They wanted the feel of a whimsical, indoor garden party with soft colors, lots of flowers and greenery. There were no assigned seats at the reception to ensure it would not feel stuffy.

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CHART THE COURSE The couple worked together with planner Carly Abernathy, keeping in mind that a wedding is not just the bride’s day. They used an Excel file to keep track of each expense. “We stayed pretty close to our budget,” Amanda says, but “we went over a little – mainly on flowers and small details. Splurge on what is most important to you.”

SOMETHING BLUE Amanda incorporated two special items into the ceremony. She put her grandmother’s broach in her bouquet to add a “something blue” to the arrangement, and she also carried her great-grandmother’s coin purse.

IT TAKES TWO “Stay true to yourself,” Amanda says, “regardless of who is paying for the wedding. It is you and your partner’s day – don’t let outside pressures sway what you both really want.” 

DON’T FORGET Remember to tip your vendors.

Many of our couples say this is the hidden cost they initially didn’t realize. “Bring cash the day of, and put someone in charge so you don’t have to think about it,” Amanda says. “We tipped 10% to 20%, depending on the service. I think tipping vendors is totally subjective, but [wedding website The Knot has] a good cheat sheet.”

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L ega l l y B i ndi n g

Photography by Katherine Miles Jones THE COUPLE

Mary, a Durham native, and Scott Tobin met during their first week of law school at Loyola University Chicago. Scott proposed after they graduated. To kick off their wedding week back in Durham, they held a welcome party at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe.

THE BIG DAY

Famil y F irs t

Photography by Elizabeth Ashley & Co. THE COUPLE

and Jerrod Smith met in Durham through mutual friends.

Jerrod proposed in front of the MGM National Harbor casino during Lora’s birthday weekend celebration in Washington, D.C. Lora Henderson

THE BIG DAY On March 30, 2019, the couple wed at Covenant Presbyterian Church, which was followed by a brunch reception at The Cotton Room. They wanted “an organic good time with loved ones,” and “a chance to unite both families and celebrate a union,” Lora says. Jerrod says that his dance with his grandmother and aunts were especially meaningful. “My grandmother was recently sick, but was determined to make it to the wedding,” Jerrod says. “She made it and even got up and danced.”

STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF “Have fun with the wedding planning,” Lora says. “Make sure you don’t get carried away with how expensive everything is. Plan for a day that is special to you and that includes the people you love. Try to forget about everyone else’s expectations and desires for your wedding.” The couple added a unique touch to their cake; the bottom layer was constructed with cake pops. “It was perfect,” Lora says.

Additionally, Lora and Jerrod strove to support women and minority-owned businesses whenever they could, hiring businesses like The Lather Lounge Hair Studio, photographer Elizabeth Ashley & Co., Cake Couture Boutique, Adrienne Barnes of Beyond Imagination Wedding & Event Planning and DJ Double J. CHECK IT OFF Lora used a monthly checklist to stay on track. Initially, she and her mom planned everything, but a month before the ceremony, they enlisted the help of wedding planner Adrienne Barnes of Beyond Imagination Wedding & Event Planning. “It was so helpful to have a professional to make sure everything was perfect during that last month,” Lora says.

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The couple married on Oct. 27, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. “It was so neat to look out and see all of the most important people in our lives in one place for one day,” Mary says. The couple chose to have their reception in Bay 7 at the American Tobacco Campus because of its convenient location for guests, its proximity to downtown and the historical feel of the location. They enjoyed the loft style of the venue and how it had different spaces to accommodate all aspects of the reception. The cocktail hour was held on the balcony, the dinner was on the main floor, and guests could wander outside to enjoy the fall weather.

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE LITTLE THINGS “There are a few things that may seem like small expenses that can add up quickly,” Mary says. “Things like postage, welcome bags, rentals and cocktail napkins.”

WRITE IT OUT

To stay organized during the planning process, the Tobins worked with Mary’s mom, Jill Buckley, and event planner Amanda Scott of A Swanky Affair.

They kept intricate notes and binders listing any and every detail needed, as well as a notebook with to-dos and ideas.

REMEMBER TO MINGLE

“Spend as much time as possible with your guests, and don’t skip the cocktail hour,” Mary says. “I am so glad we did a first look so we didn’t need to take photos during the cocktail hour and could spend more time mingling with guests.” 

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Pa r t y i n the Pa r k

Photography by Tammy Lamoureux THE COUPLE

Hillary Vandewart and Ian Enniss met on the dating site OkCupid while living in New York City. They moved to Durham in January 2013.

On a Saturday afternoon walk with their dog, Mack, Ian surprised Hillary with a ring.

THE BIG DAY

Las t - M inu te M agic Photography by Libby McGowan

THE COUPLE Scott Kline and Shane Walden met at AMF Durham Lanes when a mutual friend invited them each to play with the Stonewall Sports bowling league. They were touring a vineyard in Tuscany, Italy, when Scott slid a ring on Shane’s finger.

THE BIG DAY They were married on Sept. 6, 2019, surrounded by 95 loved ones. The couple wanted a casual gathering where everyone felt comfortable.

Shane especially loved having a choreographed mother-son dance. The best part, the couple says, was “getting to the altar and turning around to see so many friends and family gathered around us.”

CLOSE TIES With the talent and assistance of friends and family, the couple stayed within budget. The cake, invitations and decorations were all done by loved ones, and their families made more than 2,100 cookies for their Pittsburgh-style cookie table tradition. “Our splurge was our wedding planning team, which was crucial to our special day,” Scott says.

TRUST YOUR TEAM Scott and Shane clicked with their wedding planners and photographer right away and “knew they would be able to create the weekend we wanted,” Scott says. “The wedding planners kept us on track.”

STAYING AFLOAT A week before the wedding, Hurricane Dorian closed Topsail Island, their original wedding location, forcing the couple to choose a new venue. With the help of wedding planners from Hobnob Occasions, they moved the ceremony and reception to the University Club.

When things went wrong, “keeping focus on the fact that we were still getting married kept things positive,” Scott says. In the end, “Plan B ended up better than plan A,” Shane says.

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The couple wed on Oct. 13, 2018. They envisioned a relaxed, outdoor wedding with delicious food and drinks that felt natural and was set to the soundtrack of their favorite tunes. They opted for a DIY wedding in Durham Central Park.

FUNCTIONAL AND FUN

Hillary and Ian found an example of a wedding budget on Reddit to use as a jumping-off point. They started by figuring out their priorities – photography, flowers, food and drinks. Then they decided what items they could save money on, like playing their own carefully curated Spotify playlist over having a DJ. “We also decided not to spend on a wedding cake because we wanted to focus on the dance party,” Ian says. “Instead, we opted for ice cream sandwiches from Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets and had people enjoy them as they wanted.” They also saved by having friends and family help with setting up lights and decorations. “This really made people have an intimate connection to the wedding by being involved in other ways than just showing up for the ceremony and reception,” Ian says. “We couldn’t have pulled it off without their help.”

To stay organized, they utilized Google Docs and Sheets, and to make planning more fun, the couple had wedding-planning dates. “Think of it as a status meeting, but with your partner, and at a wine bar!” Ian says.

KEEP IT PERSONAL

The couple used the chuppah Hillary’s dad made for her sister’s wedding in their own. The lumber was taken from the land the girls grew up on. “Not only was it beautiful,” Hillary says, “but it was extremely meaningful to be able to incorporate that family heirloom into our wedding.”

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

“Don’t do anything out of obligation or because it’s tradition,” Ian says.

“If you don’t want a wedding cake, you don’t have to have one! If you’d rather have a Spotify playlist than a DJ, then absolutely do that instead.

At the end of the day, your guests want to celebrate you, and the more personal you make things, the more meaningful the day will be.”

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WEDDINGS ARE WONDERFUL AT WAVELENGTHS Fa l l F eel i n gs

Photography by Dawn Marie Photography THE COUPLE Sarah and Drew Jones met when Sarah brought in her son, Amadi Smalls, 9, for a haircut at a mutual friend’s barbershop.

They followed each other on social media, and shortly after, Drew sent Sarah a message in response to several pictures of baked goods she posted, which led to their first date. Drew proposed during a housewarming party to celebrate his newly built home.

He set up a slideshow of progress photographs of the house, and one photo featured studs in the wall that read, “Sarah, will you make this house a home? Sarah, will you marry me?”

THE BIG DAY The Jones were married on Sept. 22, 2018, and held both the ceremony and reception at Snipes Farm Retreat. “We tried to

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tie fall themes into our decor,” Sarah says. They used a red, blue and gold color palette and decorated with burlap, wine barrels and lace to match the fall atmosphere and create a classy and rustic feel.

TEAM EFFORT Sarah printed a free wedding planning sheet she downloaded from the Internet to get a head start on the process before hiring their coordinator.

“Our wedding coordinator was a lifesaver,” Sarah says. “When she took over, we were able to rely on her for all the wedding things.”

LIST IT OUT To manage a tight budget, the couple made a list of the things they were willing to spend the most money on and the things they were OK cutting back.

BE FLEXIBLE Soon after Sarah and Drew paid for the design of their wedding cake, the vendor went out of business. The vendor, however, still

promised them a cake, and the night before the wedding, they saw the final product. It was not what they wanted, but they made it work. The couple advises others to be flexible on their big day. “Plan for things not to go according to plan,” Sarah says. Above all, “go with the flow and enjoy the moment,” Drew says.

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Wedding Date June 20, 2020

Occupations Patrick is an analyst at Credit Suisse, and

Gaby is finishing nursing school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Crossed Paths Patrick grew up in Durham; Gaby was raised in New Jersey. They each moved to Chapel Hill for college, where they met in 2014 in a chemistry lab. They sat next to each other on the first day and became lab partners by default. Gaby thought Patrick looked smart, she says, and would help her get an A. Patrick thought Gaby looked cute.

Gaby recalls telling Patrick that “he better write his name in my lab notebook because I would probably forget it.” Instead, they quickly became best friends.

Two months later, they started dating and were

engaged five-and-a-half years later.

The Proposal Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2018 while they decorated the Christmas tree with family, Gaby found an unfamiliar box among the ornaments. Inside, she found a handmade, wooden ornament with the words, “Will you marry me?”

She turned to find Patrick on a knee, holding a ring.

Now, “I Do” The ceremony and reception will be at The Cotton Room, and Posh the Salon will provide hair and makeup services. The couple plans to continue living in Northgate Park with their adopted kitten, Vinny.

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Wedding Date June 29, 2019

Occupations Hannah, a 2014 graduate of N.C. State, works at Credit Suisse

as a data governance project manager. Madison, a 2014 graduate of UNCCharlotte, works in executive sales at Lenovo and is a licensed real estate agent.

Crossed Paths The couple met in 2015 through mutual friends, and they soon bonded over their love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Madison persuaded Hannah to go on a date, and they met for drinks. They talked for six hours that evening, and quickly became a couple. When Hannah moved to Durham from Raleigh in 2016, Madison followed. They live in the Parkwood neighborhood with their German shorthaired pointer, Hazel.

The Proposal After dating for almost three years, Madison surprised Hannah by proposing during a trip to New York City after a day spent exploring the city and attending a Yankees game.

The Big Day The couple began their celebrations with a rehearsal dinner at Rue Cler. They held their ceremony at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and their reception at The Cookery. Durham Catering Co. provided the meal. “We chose to have our wedding in Durham because it's our home,” Hannah says. “It's where we live, go to work, go to church and spend our free time. I felt confident we could create our special day that felt uniquely ‘us’ without having to leave town.” The couple had a few friends from Durham in their wedding as well: maid of honor Kayla Grim and groomsman Thomas Bryant.

A Favorite Moment Before the wedding, the couple hosted some of their outof-town guests and showed them a few of their favorite Durham locales and events. They attended a Durham Bulls game and had drinks at The Durham Hotel’s rooftop bar and at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. The most important moment to Hannah was seeing Madison waiting for her at the altar. “It was the time of my life, marrying the love of my life, and I’m so glad we did it in Durham,” Hannah says.

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