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UR SEVENTH ANNUAL “BEST OF DURHAM” ISSUE has become one of my favorite issues. Like you, I can’t wait to scan the categories and weigh in on our readers’ choices, usually wondering why this or that restaurant was selected as a reader favorite and, more to the point, why my favorite wasn’t. But it’s mostly just fun to see what the readers of Durham Magazine vote for across all categories, and I often feel a personal connection with their choices. Case in point: Best dance studio. The American Dance Festival’s (ADF) 5,000-square-foot Samuel H. Scripps Studios on Broad Street – a perennial winner – offers year-round classes to nearly 800 dancers at all levels from beginner to professional. Says ADF Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter, “[I’m] thrilled that we can provide accessible and engaging community workshops for adults who have had no previous dance experience, provide artists’ residencies, [and] rehearsal space for the local dance community.” I certainly don’t have a problem with our readers’ choices in this category; in fact, I agree wholeheartedly. Truth is, I love to dance, but besides my years of ballet, tap and jazz when I was a child, I’ve mainly stayed off of the dance floor. Like a lot of rhythmically challenged people, though, I still love the music, the high energy, and I love to exercise. I’m frankly tired of the gym scene and I don’t want to – nor have the time to – play all-day volleyball tournaments on my weekends. I need something new to encourage a patina of sweat and an elevated heart beat. I think I found just the thing. ADF’s Scripps Studios offers a walk-in hip-hop class once or twice a week, depending on the season. Now, I am decidedly not a hip-hop dancer. I really can’t keep a beat, but it doesn’t matter. The class got me out of my comfort zone, helped me build up a sweat and it quickly became a class I didn’t want to miss each week. It was just fun, and what I lack in talent, I make up for with enthusiasm. As a new mom, I have to leave my hip-hop days behind me for now, I’m looking at Dancing with Your Little One classes with instructor Jody Cassell on Saturday mornings, where we dip, swirl, bounce, jump, twist, twirl and soar with our kiddos. My 1-year-old loves nothing more than dancing and music, and she is actually able to move in time with the beat. I think she favors her father in this regard. ADF (and Scripps Studios, in particular) is a jewel in our community and has been for four decades. Learn more about its history and the upcoming 40th anniversary season in the article beginning on page 52. It kicks off with the Fête on June 15 – a show, dinner and, of course, dancing. I look forward to seeing you there.

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THE BEST OF DURHAM 52 Let’s Dance

Durham explodes with year-round movement thanks to American Dance Festival

56 Breakfast of Champions

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26 Noted What we’ve heard around town … 32 Go. See. Do. The hottest events in June and July

34 Class Act Jordan High School’s Stuart Albright is an author, publisher and, most importantly, a mentor to his students 49 The Creatives You can find metalsmith Hunter Meadows’ works in Durham and beyond 100 Adopt A Pet Meet a few pets from The Animal Protection Society of Durham

Since opening just over a year ago, M Sushi has become a destination for lovers of traditional, simple sushi

114 Hot Spot Geer Street’s newest neighborhood bar, The Accordion Club

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117 Taste Find our city’s best restaurants

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128 Wedding Tying the knot Bull City-style

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Best Salon winners share what’s trending for summer

Take note of these upcoming fall exhibitions and events

21 Triangle Land Conservancy’s Brumley Nature Preserve ribbon cutting

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22 Art of Cool Festival’s Beats n Bars Festival 24 Special Olympics Spring Games at Durham Academy’s Upper School

Summertime must-dos for you and your pup! Retirement sounds sweet with Croasdaile Village’s Rusty Pipes band

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10 Durham Literacy Center’s Leaders in Literacy Breakfast 18 Choral Society of Durham’s gala dinner at 21c Museum Hotel

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 by Beth Mann, Early Bird Photo The Durham Literacy Center (DLC) held its 10th annual Leaders in Literacy Breakfast at The Cotton Room, honoring the volunteers of the center with the 2017 Leaders in Literacy award. Each year, the award is presented to an individual or organization that has helped Durham residents reach their literacy goals. Over the course of the center’s 30 years, volunteers have helped improve the literacy of more than 16,000 residents of Durham County. President of Duke University Dr. Richard Brodhead gave the keynote address, and Essoetche “George” Ebia, a DLC student from Togo, shared his experiences learning English. The event raised close to $50,000 for the center.

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1 Katie Forster, Kathy Hensgen, Sheridan Howie, Chelsea Bennett and Ashley Butkowski of Lulu.com, one of DLC’s sponsors. 2 Thomas Williams and Vickie Mendes. 3 Eva Rogers, County Commissioner Brenda Howerton, Gail Faulkner Hudson and Pamela Oxendine. 4 Duke University President Dr. Richard Brodhead and Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, executive director of the Durham Literacy Center. 5 Essoetche “George” Ebia, who is from Togo in West Africa, shares his story as a student at the Durham Literacy Center.

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Our Best Bites  by Sarah Arneson and Briana Brough Back for its fourth year, the Grand TASTE Experience at the Durham Armory delighted attendees with sips and savors from the area’s best restaurants, bars and artisans. Chefs from Saladelia, M Sushi, Oval Park Grille and many other restaurants offered samples. Beverage purveyors such as Constellation Brands, Harris Beverages, Alley Twenty Six and Durham Distillery, among others, served beer, wine and spirits while Sidecar Social Club provided the soundtrack. Two days later, during round No. 2 of our Grand TASTE Experience, guests enjoyed more great bites at the Durham Armory from more than 30 regional chefs, artisans, distilleries and beverage purveyors, plus music from Counterclockwise String Band. A portion of the proceeds from these events and the seven events featured on the next few pages, benefited the East Durham Children’s Initiative, an organization that strives to create a pipeline of high quality service from birth through high school. 12

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1 Judith C. Bell and Mayor Bill Bell. 2 Clint and Brittni Winslow. 3 Muriel Smith, Jeff Seitzer and Courtney Hayes. 4 Heidi Ross, Bill Beyer, Audria Lynch and Creighton Lynch. 5 Mothers and Sons’ Josh DeCarolis and Billy Cotter of Toast and Dashi. 6 Lina Jones and Ton Saeteurn. 7 Michele Schwaab and Cyndi Davis. 8 Erin McMullen, Melissa Katrincic and Allison Barnett, all of Durham Distillery. 9 Ashley and Grant Frisbee.

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1 Hillary and Christopher Danz. 2 Deb Horwitz and Patrick Williams. 3 Julie and Tony Molina.

Our Wine vs. Beer event was five innings of small plate pairings as the two beverages settled the score of whether wine or beer paired best with each round of food at PNC VIP Club at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.  by Briana Brough

1 Greg and Kathee Myers. 2 Steve Kaiser and Line Gagnon. 3 Kem Johnson of Durham Magazine and Jessica Stringer of Chapel Hill Magazine. 4 Michael Highsmith of Constellation Brands.

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We honored Acme’s Kevin Callaghan by co-hosting Salt & Smoke at The Rickhouse featuring music by Big Fat Gap and barbecue, oysters and beer.

 by Sarah Arneson 1 Lisa Callaghan, Addison Callaghan, Amy Hallett, Ryan Hallett and 6-month-old Leia Hallett. 2 Acme Chef Kevin Callaghan. 3 Jessica Satterlee and Eduardo Castillo. 4 Iris Reese, David Reese, Carla Fryling and Kym Orr of East Durham Children’s Initiative.

Attendees enjoyed live jazz music and brunch at NanaSteak while savoring mimosas, Bellinis and a buffet of goodies from some of Durham’s best bakers.  by Sarah Arneson 1 Bobbie Gfeller and Susan Morton. 2 Christina Pasternak and Tokay Allen. 3 Dina Urquhart and Beth Cederberg. 4 Aubrey Zinaich-Howell and Scott Howell, and NanaSteak staff photobombers.

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Black Twig Cider House’s Mattie Beason led a lesson in cidermaking and history as attendees tasted four different ciders.

 by Briana Brough 1 Taylor Meadows and Jennifer Noble Kelly. 2 Mattie Beason. 3 Erin and Ken Huntington.

At the Seasonal Chef Class at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, John May of Piedmont spoke about home cooking around harvest seasons as guests enjoyed a four-course meal.

 by Sarah Arneson 1 Treat Harvey and Bibi Gnagno. 2 Piedmont Chef John May. 3 The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham students Dan Closs and Matt Daniels.

3 Tacos y Tequila Night at Dos Perros was one festive evening filled with tacos paired with different and unexpected flavors of tequila.

 by Briana Brough 1 Charlie Deal toasts with a guest. 2 Steve George, Robin George, Akilah Mason and James Mason. 3 Chuck and Merilee Whalen. June/July 2017 |

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Sing for Your Supper  by Pati Darak Barrow, BarrowImages Choral Society of Durham, a 150-voice community chorus established in 1949, held a gala dinner at 21c Museum Hotel, playing host to CSD supporters, business and civic leaders, and community members. A brief program led by renowned Conductor Rodney Wynkoop and CSD singers reminisced on and celebrated nearly 70 years of choral music in Durham and the surrounding communities. More than $25,000 was raised to support CSD.

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Bright Ideas  by Joshua Vaughan, Blue Barn Design Co. BC/DC Ideas, a communications agency that works exclusively with nonprofits, hosted the third year of Create Good, the nation’s only nonprofit communications conference, at the Durham Arts Council. This is first year that Create Good became a national conference, welcoming 200 nonprofit communications professionals from 20 states and a total of 30 speakers and panelists. The keynote presentation was given by Shanelle Matthews, communications director for Black Lives Matter.

1 Meg Buckingham of Triangle Community Foundation and Salima Thomas of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits. 2 Dawn Crawford, principal communicator of BC/DC Ideas, and Amanda MacLaren, executive editor of Durham Magazine. 3 Brian Crawford, creative director of BC/DC Ideas, and Lenny Terenzi, founder of Hey Monkey! Design + Print.

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Beats by Durham  by Andrea Griffith Cash The Beats n Bars Festival, which will take place September 22-23, hosted the Art of Cool Festival’s official day party on CCB Plaza, celebrating hip-hop culture with performances by Lala Specific, Sean Kyd, P.A.T. Junior, theDeeepEnd and BBoys & Girls, plus graffiti artists and DJ battles.

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Going for Gold The Special Olympics Spring Games were held at Durham Academy (DA) Upper School for the 32nd year. More than 400 special olympians from Durham Public Schools and 600 volunteers were involved. Durham Academy cancels classes so that every Upper School student and teacher can volunteer with the Special Olympics.

1 DA ninth-grader Ella Virkler paints the face of a young girl. 2 Githens Middle School student Alex Morcios. 3 DA juniors Ethan Wang, David Klein, Hebron Daniel, Maggie Dirschl, Tatum Teer, Cat McNish and Olivia Chilkoti pass out high fives.

Mayor Bill Bell, Durham County Commissioner Chair Wendy Jacobs, Carlisle Harvard, Rev. Dr. Joe Harvard, Lois Deloatch, Carolyn E. Henderson, Rev. Dr. Michael Page, Dr. Howard Eisenson, Dr. Victoria Orto, Lisa Yarborough and Philip Harewood.

Leaders Who Lunch The Lincoln Community Health Center Foundation hosted its fifth annual legacy luncheon at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, honoring Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Harvard. The 260 guests who attended the lunch helped raised more than $40,000 for patient programs and services at the health center. 24

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Three’s Company New architecture firm EVOKE Studio Architecture hosted its grand opening at 401 Foster St. in May. Formerly of Perkins+Will, EVOKE team members Teri Canada, Billy Askey and Edwin Harris mingled with new neighbors and clients, shared various past and present projects, and gave remarks alongside Mayor Bill Bell.

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All Abuzz  by Courtney Dennis Thanks to a partnership with N.C. School of Science and Math, Central Park School for Children third-grade teacher Chanel Carrell’s idea of installing an observation hive of bees at the school became a reality in April. Students can now easily keep track of the bees and engage in learning about the bees’ impact on the environment. Third graders Eliot Montgomery, Zoe Bland, Alexandra Otto, Rawlins Clarke V, Dahlia Louis and Auset Donadelle in their beekeeping suits. June/July 2017 |

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noted. Local retailer Vert & Vogue moved its flagship store out of Brightleaf Square, instead expanding its Five Points location on West Main Street.

The development of the Reuse Arts District – a multi-faceted cultural, environmental, historical and community-based destination in the Lakewood Shopping Center – is underway thanks to The Scrap Exchange, with 55,000 of 85,000 square feet of commercial space on the property already rented and pre-leased. After all space has been leased, The Scrap Exchange can begin phase two of the process, which includes a fundraising campaign.

Consulting dietitian Lucy Hayhurst has published “TGIM! Start Happy, Stay Healthy: A Workbook for Making Monday Awesome!,” which can be purchased on Amazon. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends Gallery is now up and running at its new location at 1116 Broad St., which features a 500-square-foot gallery and showroom where art of all media forms from more than two dozen artists and craftspeople will be on display. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and open houses begin on June 8 and run the second Thursday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Empower Dance Studio – founded in 2015 by Hillside High School dance teacher Nicole Oxendine and her former student Jessica Burroughs, both Durham natives – has landed

a permanent home at 109 W. Parrish St., where the studio will offer weekly ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical classes. Triangle Day School celebrated its 25th anniversary in April. As of press time, Jon Williams, Brandon Mise and third partner, Murphy Turner, were on track to open the Quarter Horse Bar & Arcade in the basement of downtown’s Kress Building by June 1. The private club will feature a DJ, about 35 arcade games and a full bar.

In Memoriam Chuck Davis, who founded the African American Dance Ensemble in Durham in 1983, passed away May 14 at the age of 80. He was known for his peaceful persona and, in his lifetime, visited Africa more than 50 times. Also a longtime collaborator with the American Dance Festival, the organization dedicated its 2015 season to him, and his company will perform on ADF’s opening night in honor of its 40th year in Durham. #PICTUREDURM PHOTO BY GRANT HALVERSON (@HALVERSONVISUALS)

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Do-Gooders Duke Children’s Hospital’s patients, families and staff enjoyed a day of food and celebration thanks to 14-year-old cancer survivor Lucas Hobbs and his traveling “Doing Good with Food” campaign, which made its first appearance in North Carolina featuring food trucks like Porchetta and Gussy’s Greek Street Food. PHOTO BY SARAH E. GIBBONS

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At the end of June, Mack Koonce (at left) will retire from his position as president and CEO of the United Way of the Greater Triangle. Eric Guckian (at right), who joined the organization in May as the chief philanthropy and business development officer, will take over Mack’s post as president and CEO in July.

Andre Pettigrew is the new City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development director. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF DURHAM OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Social Surgeons The retina surgeons at Duke Eye Center were just one of many groups of surgeons across the world to take part in the “New Yorker OR Cover Challenge” that swept social media in April to bring visibility to the women and other minority groups working in the medical field.

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The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club hosted their second annual Teen Career Day @ NCCU in April, where professionals from across Durham met with students to share their know-how regarding various career paths. The second annual Bull City Squat Challenge was held at the Choice Performance Center of Durham in May to raise funds for nonprofits Girls on the Run of the Triangle, the Merrick-Moore Backpack Buddies Project and the Animal Protection Society of Durham. A team of volunteers from BuildSense visited Nicaragua in March to help renovate a school building and construct a new preschool, kitchen, electrical systems and

Babies on Board A healthy litter of six critically endangered red wolves was born at the Museum of Life and Science in April. Sadly, two pups have passed away. This is the third time in 24 years that successful breeding of wolves has occurred at the museum. → Visit the pups – seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m – this summer through the museum’s extended hours, in effect until Labor Day.

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North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission donated $25,000 to support Durham Technical Community College’s Project Skilling Up scholarship program, which assists students impacted by the declining tobacco industry. Students can apply for the scholarship online until December 29.

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In the News Vogue magazine declared Durham as North Carolina’s “Hippest City” in a travel guide noting many of our own favorites – The Durham Hotel, 21c Museum Hotel, Cocoa Cinnamon, Alley Twenty Six, Piedmont, Mothers & Sons, M Sushi, Old Havana Sandwich Shop and Monuts, just to name a few.

Our favorite yoga enthusiast, Jessamyn Stanley, was featured on CNN Travel showing off her top Durham spots like The Mothership and The Palace International. Durham’s Delta Rae was included in Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: April 2017” article. Civil and women’s rights activist Pauli Murray was featured in the April 17, 2017, issue of The New Yorker. The lengthy, investigative article about her life focused on her contributions to the civil rights movement. Apartment listing service ABODO named the Chapel Hill-Durham area as the second best city for those with careers in education to find a job and affordable rents in their “Cost & Opportunity” series. ABODO also found that our area has the lowest gender wage gap in the U.S., with women earning 92.6 percent as much as men.

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| noted | WalletHub named Durham the sixth best large city to start a business in a June/July 2017 article. Huffington Post included North Carolina Central University’s Art Museum as one of the “17 Museums/Art Galleries on HBCU Campuses You Should Visit” in an April article. Electric pop duo Sylvan Esso was featured recently by both The New York Times and USA Today. Counter Culture Coffee’s Lem Butler was featured making the perfect cup of coffee on CNN Travel.

And the Award Goes to … Durham Distillery’s Conniption Navy Strength Gin was awarded a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A

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Music in the Gardens June 7 – July 26 This Duke Performances music series tucked away in the beautiful scenery of Sarah P. Duke Gardens returns for a new summer season. Take advantage of the star-studded lineup – including Durham’s own Loamlands – every Wednesday.

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American Dance Festival June 3 – July 29 The festival, praised as “one of the nation’s most important institutions” by The New York Times, celebrates its 40th year in Durham (and 84th year overall) with 71 performances by 30 companies at locations across town, including DPAC, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Sheafer Lab Theater and Reynolds Industries Theater. Don’t miss the opening night fête and performance featuring the African American Dance Ensemble and Carolina Ballet, among others, and festival favorite Pilobolus.

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Juneteenth Festival June 17 Sponsored by Spectacular Magazine and The Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation, Durham’s 13th annual Juneteenth Festival celebrates African-American Independence Day on East Main Street with live entertainment, a kids zone, food and art vendors, and health education.

Independence Day Celebration July 4 A Durham Bulls baseball game and fireworks show with Durham Parks and Recreation is a perfectly patriotic way to celebrate America’s 241st year of independence.

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July 5 This Grammy Award- and Country Music Award-winning bluegrass group, known for their work on the soundtrack of “O’ Brother Where Art Thou,” bring the twangy sounds of their guitars and banjoes to The Carolina Theatre’s stage.

Festival for the Eno

Motown the Musical August 1 – August 6 Classic songs like “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” are only a small fraction of the influence that Motown founder Berry Gordy had on the music industry. This Broadway musical shares a true American dream story on the Durham Performing Arts Center stage.

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July 1 and July 4 One of the region’s premier Independence Day celebrations, the 38th annual festival features live entertainment, with the likes of Tea Cup Gin, The Pinkerton Raid and John Dee Holeman included in the large lineup. Enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, crafts, art and outdoor fun all on the banks of the Eno River at West Point on the Eno, with proceeds benefiting efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area.

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“The class is its own community. By the second month it feels like you’ve gone through some crazy experience together, and now we’re just all friends.” – Aidan Keaveney, Jordan High School sophomore

sticking to it every day. And he followed up – even when I had to finish my novel over the summer he checked in to make sure I was working. That discipline he taught us is the only way I got through writing my thesis at UNC. It is the only way I could be doing what I’m doing now for the Times. I wrote four profiles in the last two days!” Stuart’s classes are not just for future journalists. Lilli Morris is currently in the third year of a chemistry Ph.D. program at Cornell. Despite being more math and science inclined while at Jordan, she begged her way into Stuart’s class her senior year. “People told me that it was a course I had to take before graduating.” Lilli appreciated the chance to improve her writing, but she valued the overall experience even more. “He created an amazing environment where we were learning from one another,” she says. “It was a totally unique class, with sophomores from regular English sitting next to seniors who’d taken two English [Advanced Placement] classes. It was such a diverse group. People you might never have spoken with around campus, but in that classroom, we all had one another’s back.” For Stuart, finding a common ground between students with racial and socioeconomic differences was his primary goal as a teacher. Growing up outside of Charlotte in a “gritty” town divided by a railroad track, he had found that playing football for his public high school provided that kind of rare neutral zone.

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After attending UNC, where he studied English and creative writing, and then went on to Harvard for a master’s in urban education, Stuart accepted his first teaching position at Jordan. “I wanted that level of diversity,” he says. “It’s a neat mixture of students that is reflective of our society.” Stuart’s first attempt at connecting with some of his harder-toreach students was through coaching football. “Football was the reason some of those kids were in school at all,” he says. With writing, he has found another way to encourage those same students. In Stuart’s most recent book, “A World Beyond Home,” he writes about one of his former students, a player on the football team. The student was also, Stuart explains, “a local gang member and [had] almost killed somebody.” “Being in that writing class helped steer him away from all that,” Stuart says. “He read the sometimes heart-wrenching and sometimes uplifting stories of his classmates, and it turned him outward. He stopped thinking about himself and became an incredibly empathetic person.” Indeed, he was nationally recognized for his commitment

to community service during college, where he played football and majored in creative writing. He is now on a university football coaching staff. “The class is its own community,” says current Jordan sophomore Aidan Keaveney. “By the second month it feels like you’ve gone through some crazy experience together, and now we’re just all friends.” Aidan has not decided whether he is more math and science oriented like Lilli or a writer like Emily – or interested in something else altogether. He is taking Stuart’s class because he loves to read, and he was “curious to try looking at the world through the eyes of someone with a totally different perspective.” “A big part of the appeal is that writing is something you can really commit to,” Aidan says. “It’s rewarding to do something you can put a lot of effort into. And then to see it published is great.” The cost of Albright’s publishing program is surprisingly low. Advances in self-publishing technology means that there is no upfront cost – publishing online is free. “It just costs money to buy a copy of the book,” Stuart says. “We try to buy books in bulk to keep the cost as low as possible, and then students can sell them to friends

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and family. The novels are all available on Amazon. Students own the copyright to their work, and they get the royalties. It can be a money-making venture.” Stuart has seen the success of the writing and publishing program at Jordan with hundreds of students over the past 10 years. It is only more recently, as he has given presentations at conferences in North Carolina and beyond, that he has realized the uniqueness of his program. Now Stuart hopes to share what he has learned with the broader Durham community by educating teachers and opening his press to students throughout Durham Public Schools. He is working overtime to find grants and private donations in order to put his plan into practice. “I’d love to publish collections of teacher essays along with student novels and short story collections,” he says. “Maybe poetry collections as well. Maybe we’d have competitions.” Stuart plans to continue teaching classes at Jordan while expanding the reach of his program. He and his wife live in Durham, in walking distance of Hope Valley Elementary, where Brett, his 6-year-old son, is enrolled. His younger son, Cason, will start there in two years. Stuart loves Durham. His sole novel, “Bull City,” is a murder mystery taking place in, of course, Durham. “Durham has been the perfect place to try something innovative,” Stuart says. “People here are open to new ideas.”

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YEARS AGO, CHAMPIONS AND staffers of the American Dance Festival (ADF) saw a long-held dream fulfilled. For the first time, ADF claimed permanent dance studio space. “Now, in people’s minds, we’re seen as year-round, not just a seasonal festival,” says Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter. The 5,000-square-foot Samuel H. Scripps Studios occupies the second floor at 721 Broad St., which has allowed ADF to expand its offerings to include year-round classes and bring in choreographers and dancers offseason to create works for summer premieres. The building is near Jodee’s ADF office on Duke University’s East Campus, and features two large studios marked by high ceilings and no columns, perfect for dance. Last year, 763 people came to the programs at ADF’s studios, 273 of which were kids. “[I’m] thrilled that we can provide accessible and engaging community workshops for adults who have had no previous dance experience, provide artists’ residencies, [and] rehearsal space for the local dance community,” Jodee says.

Settling in Durham

Jodee worked for ADF in New York City before her move to Durham in the fall of 2008, and she notes how the world and Durham have changed in the last four decades since ADF came here. The world became more connected, and Durham grew significantly. According to Jodee, she became involved in The Rotary Club of Durham and met local developer Arthur Rogers as his building – the same one on Broad Street – was under development. 54

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The two worked together to bring ADF into the mix. The ADF studio space now includes an office, lobby, conference room, storage space and bathrooms with showers. BLOK Architecture’s Sasha Berghausen designed the building and ADF’s architect, Oswald Nagler, from Columbia, S.C., designed the second-floor space. “Moving here was a wonderful way for ADF to build even deeper and stronger roots,” Jodee says. “I can’t begin to say how important it has been for me and the institution.” Jodee began her work at ADF as an intern in 1991 and became associate director when Stephanie Reinhart, ADF executive co-director and wife of fellow executive codirector Charles L. Reinhart, died of leukemia. Upon Charles’ retirement in 2011, Jodee was named executive director the next year.

Global View

This year, Jodee says, the festival’s performance schedule is more packed than ever. Her move to Durham has allowed her to discover more alternative spaces to showcase dance. Partners include the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the Living Arts Collective dance studio downtown, along with Raleigh’s North Carolina Museum of Art and Cary’s The Cary Theater. International offerings remain a focus. ADF students headed here are “literally coming from all over the world,” Jodee notes. Jodee’s husband, Gaspard Louis, a former Pilobolus dancer, recently returned from Siberia, where he conducted a dance workshop. As head of ADF community outreach, he not only connects with people across the world, but also across Durham. He will again lead a youth camp in the studios this summer – the “Shadow Camp with Pilobolus,” which is geared for kids ages 8 to 12. “I think of my summer class as a playground [for the kids],” Gaspard says.

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How ADF got to Durham is another story. In the mid-’70s, then-ADF director Charles Reinhart was unhappy at Connecticut College and was looking to relocate the ADF summer festival. The choice eventually came down to UMass at Amherst or Duke University, where then-president Terry Sanford and his staff (Vicky Patton, Terry’s personal assistant/social secretary at the time, played a pivotal role) were big arts supporters. Duke won. It was in 1977 that ADF celebrated the move from Connecticut in late spring with a gathering on Duke University’s East Campus. A young Governor James B. Hunt Jr. mingled with the small crowd as people filled paper plates with fried chicken and strawberries. The decision to move ADF Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter is in 1977 was not taken proud of the number of dance opportunties that the studios provide for the city. lightly, however. Writing in Dance Magazine, critic Nancy Vreeland later said: “Fur flew and debate raged.” The festival opened its doors officially the next summer. Many, including Terry, didn’t think the ADF would last. Page Auditorium, the place for the performances, had no air-conditioning, so Charles invited Terry often, assigning him to the hottest seat far up in the balcony. “The next year, we had air-conditioning,” Charles has said in the past. Audiences flocked to the ADF – women in summer dresses, men in khakis, young people in dance attire and wild outfits. The festival not only had staying power, but also became a part of Durham’s transformation. ADF helped push forward the Durham Performing Arts Center, where major dance works are now performed. Durham – and North Carolina – has been the location for most of ADF’s programming, and as a result, “it is the record of place for an important part of modern dance history and an indigenous American art form,” Jodee says. – Linda Haac

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Jodee adds: “We invite the [camp] participants to attend a performance during the ADF season, which bridges their own experience with the work of professional dancers.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

ADF has 71 performances to choose from this year Laugh It Up

Monica Bill Barnes & Company, with Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass, are back by popular demand in “Happy Hour,” billed as “the world’s only office party turned dance show.” PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council, June 6-9, 6:30 p.m. Party continues at Bull McCabes Irish Pub. Hillel Kogan’s “We Love Arabs” is a humorous piece about a Jewish choreographer and Arab dancer. The Cary Theater, June 13 and June 14 at 7:30 p.m.; and Reynolds Industries Theater, June 16 at 8 p.m. and June 17 at 7 p.m. ADF-commissioned work, “The Lectern,” by duo Claire Porter and Sara Juli, bends the rules and rituals of our daily lives. Reynolds Industries Theater, June 20 and June 21, 8 p.m.

Teachable Moments

Sean Dorsey Dance’s “The Missing Generation” tells tales of survivors of the early AIDS epidemic in the ’80s and ’90s. A San Franciscobased, transgendered choreographer, Sean explores forgotten LGBTQ history. Reynolds Industries Theater, July 5 and July 6, 8 p.m.

Go Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Kidd Pivot and Electric Company Theatre appear in a boundarystretching work, “Betroffenheit,” about how tragedy leaves us shocked and bewildered. This “razor-edged” piece draws on loss experienced by actor Jonathon Young, a co-creator. Kidd Pivot is known for risk and rigor; Electric Company Theatre is one of Canada’s leading theater companies. Adult subject matter and language. DPAC, July 14, 8 p.m., and July 15, 7 p.m.

See It Here First

Mark Dendy – choreographer, dancer, impersonator – and longtime collaborator Stephen Donovan offer ADF-commissioned “Elvis Everywhere,” a look at Elvis’ Vegas years and how they led to an exploration of the underpinnings of our nation and our obsession with celebrity. Reynolds Industries Theater, July 12 and July 13, 8 p.m. After-party on Thursday, 9:30 p.m., at The Tavern with Elvis costume contest, prizes and karaoke – and the artists

Bring Your Kids

Three kids’ matinees are on the schedule, for 1 p.m. on Saturdays in July, each lasting an hour at DPAC: Pilobolus, Paul Taylor and Mark Morris. Take your pick. Save time for live music, face-painting and snacks in the lobby afterwards. Pilobolus, July 1; Paul Taylor Dance Company, July 8; Mark Morris Dance Group, July 22 For more information, go to americandancefestival.org/ performance/buy-tickets

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ELMO'S DINER

“I LOVE THE BUILDING – it’s old and funky, but is clearly loved. The waitstaff is always helpful and cheerful, even early in the morning. And the food is always amazing. I order something off the specials board. It changes, but it’s always fresh and in season! I usually order the special with shrimp. It’s delicious, and it doesn’t disappoint. I think that’s what I love the most. I don’t have to get something that’s typically seen as a breakfast food!” – Christina Jaromin, an Elmo’s patron for 15 years

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, MILY-FRIENDLY “FOSTER’S IS FA d ently delicious, an affordable, consist t up being able to mee welcoming. I love family y m unch or show with friends for br to offer]. Usually I what D urham [has the of the day, one of order the omelette or the specials. No biscuit sandwiches t of r, I always walk ou matter what I orde ose opper [cookie]. Th Foster’s with a wh ious.” things are so delic

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“THEY TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY. The food is fresh and alw ays delicious. The staff is consistently aware of the customer and remembers what the y like and offers suggestions to help them make decisions. You can tell they truly app reciate their customers. I love the veg gie salad plate and find the variety of salads provides a great meal. Also love the soups and cornbread. The strawberry cake and brownies are favorites. Omelettes are aw esome as well as the bread pudding. I vis it weekly. Foster’s is my favorite for any meal!” – Patty Welborn

“YUMMY FOOD , PLUS ORDERIN G at the counter and tons of flexible outsi de seating makes it ea sy to have a group brunch or go alone and read a book. Th e coffee is great, too. [I usually order th e] grits bowl! Eggs + grits + black beans + salsa + cheese = my ideal breakfast. I went on on e of my first dates wi th my fiancé here and we came back for our engagement day!” – Caity Bunch

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GUGLHUPF BAKERY,CAFE AND RESTAURANT

“THE CHOICES ARE DIFFERENT than what is generally available at other venues, and is nicely presented and a good value. I love the bagel/lox plate: Capers, chopped onion, cream cheese and greens … a perfect way to start the day! Extra points for being able to stop at the bakery after eating, to bring home some of their scrumptious bread and/or pastries.” – Ellen Ciompi “AN OASIS-LIKE OUTDOOR SETTING with bubbling fountain and singing birds, and the interior is great, too. Good for a private, one-on-one business meeting or large group. Dinner is also fantastic! Try their wine dinners – fantastic food expertly paired with wonderful wines all at a reasonable price.” – Joan Summertop “I LOVE THE FOOD BUT ALSO THE atmosphere! The wait staff is so friendly and helpful, and the outdoor dining is always a great addition. We linger and savor the beautiful days at Guglhupf. [I usually order] the bircher muesli [pictured above]. I never found any place else that serves it! Reminds me so much of European breakfasts! The bakery should be illegal – I want to order one of everything when I come in! And the events are always lots of fun, especially Oktoberfest!” – Jeff Edgar

The green chile pimiento cheese and sausage biscuit, with a coffee – black, the way Dwayne prefers – and a side of those maple sriracha home fries that Cindy raves about.

MONUTS DONUTS

“ONE OF THE REASONS WHY MONUTS IS MY FAVORITE place for breakfast/brunch is the coffee is very delicious. I drink my coffee black and I like to taste the actual beans. I value good conversation with a delicious cup of coffee. Those wanting a nice brunch cocktail or just an outing with the family for donuts, you can find that at Monuts. I usually order coffee, black, and just a plain donut. This is my ‘on-duty cop breakfast.’ It never lets me down. Thank you to Monuts for welcoming a large crowd of diverse families and friends each day you are open.” – Dwayne Atkins “I LOVE THAT THEIR MENU IS ALWAYS CHANGING, but there is always something great to eat. They are the perfect balance of comfort food and unusual flavors, and the perfect balance between a place that is fast and a place I feel comfortable hanging out for a long time. I change [my order] up all the time but the thing that always goes along with it are the maple sriracha home fries, sweet/spicy deliciousness! Oh, and their regular ole drip coffee is perfect as well.” – Cindy Hoffmeier

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ALLEY TWENTY SIX + DURHAM DISTILLERY

Watermelon Tonic 6 oz. Alley Twenty Six tonic syrup 6 cups cubed watermelon, plus a few small pieces with rind attached for garnish Durham Distillery’s Conniption Navy Strength gin, 1.5 oz. per serving For the Watermelon Tonic Blend together Alley Twenty Six tonic syrup with watermelon cubes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to avoid the finished drink separating. You can do this ahead of your guests’ arrival; simply place tonic mixture in fridge and stir when ready to serve. For the Cocktail

Fill a tall, 14 oz. glass with ice, ¾ full. Pour 4.5 oz. of watermelon tonic mixture, then top with 1.5 oz. Conniption Navy Strength gin. Gently stir, then top with more ice. Garnish with reserved watermelon and serve with a straw.

"I wanted to create something that folks could do at home. This may be a little more involved for a daily drinker, but it's a super easy summer crowd pleaser. Should be perfect for a hot day."

summer sipping – Shannon Healy, Alley Twenty Six head bartender

We asked some of the best cocktail makers to create a refreshing lineup of drinks using products from our top local craft beverage producers – just in time for backyard barbecues, poolside parties and weekends at the beach by Laura Kirk

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COUNTING HOUSE + THE BROTHERS VILGALYS SPIRITS COMPANY

Betelgeuse 1.5 oz. pisco brandy

0.5 oz. lime juice 0.5 oz. passion fruit puree 0.3 oz. honeydew syrup (1:2 ratio of honeydew juice and simple syrup) 2 dashes Crude Rizzo rosemarygrapefruit-peppercorn bitters Shake ingredients together, strain, then serve in a coupe glass.

0.75 oz. Brothers Vilgalys Spirits’ Zaphod liqueur

"This is a cocktail meant for warm weather and contemplation. I was inspired by the Zaphod liqueur from Brothers Vilgalys Spirits. It's a light, tropical and slightly herbaceous mixer that works well with so many neutral grain spirits."

– Jennifer Salome,

Counting House beverage manager

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Gravity s Pull 1.5 oz. Bull City Ciderworks’ Rhize Up ginger cider 1 oz. Yzaguirre’s Blanco Reserva vermouth 0.5 oz. Domaine De Canton ginger liqueur 3 dashes Regans’ orange bitters Lemon peel for garnish Combine cider, vermouth, liqueur and bitters in a large mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until glass is very cold, about 1 minute. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

"I wanted to use ingredients that would complement the Bull City Ciderworks' Rhize Up cider's subtle ginger flavor and dry, crisp finish. The Domaine De Canton liqueur adds another layer of ginger flavor, while also serving as a sweetener. The Yzaguirre vermouth contributes to the complexity of the cocktail's depth of flavor, without overtaking the original product. To balance out the sweetness, I added Regans' orange bitters, which also contributes a citrus aspect of the drink that is then fortified by the lemon peel."

– Kevin Coe,

The Durham Hotel head bartender

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BAR VIRGILE + HONEYGIRL MEADERY

Local 75

1 oz. Durham Distillery’s Conniption Navy Strength gin 0.75 oz. fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz. mead simple syrup (Bring equal parts Honeygirl Meadery’s orange blossom mead and sugar to a boil, reduce heat, stir and chill.) Honeygirl Meadery’s orange blossom mead (about 1.5 oz. per glass) Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker with a full measure of ice. Quickly shake, and then strain mixture into a glass over crushed ice. Finish by filling the remainder of the glass with Honeygirl Meadery’s orange blossom mead, about 1.5 oz. Enjoy.

"Honeygirl Meadery's orange blossom mead has a wonderfully floral aroma and boasts a lightly honeyed viscosity. Its delicate nature steered me toward a riff on the French '75, a classic cocktail consisting of gin, lemon, sugar and sparkling wine. I went for another outstanding local product, Durham Distillery's Conniption Navy Strength gin, and blended it with fresh lemon juice, a quick mead simple syrup and Honeygirl Meadery's orange blossom mead. The end result is a zippy, crisp refresher for a hot day. Cheers!"

– Daniel Sartain, Bar Virgile co-owner and operator

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worth his salt

Best Chef winner Ricky Moore opens a second location of his beloved Saltbox Seafood Joint – also named Best Seafood in our poll

Chef Ricky Moore intends to keep the Art Deco feel of the former Shrimp Boats restaurant as he transitions it to his next Saltbox location. 66

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HEF RICKY MOORE’S DREAMS couldn’t stay contained in the barely 200square-foot joint forever. Growth was always a part of his plan. When the Shrimp Boats location on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard became available, Ricky knew it was time for action. “It felt good in my gut,” he says of the decision to purchase the 2,200-square-foot restaurant space after five years of growing his business organically out of the small servicewindow joint on North Mangum Street. “[Business] has been really healthy,” he says, “and it’s allowed me to be smart about what I’m doing, to have a little restraint and be patient.” His patience paid off with this Art Deco restaurant built in 1969. “I’m a big time history buff, in how restaurants were built and why they were built in the way that they were,” Ricky says. “It’s a special structure, like no other, and what I’m going to do with it is going to highlight that.” This means the shrimp boat on the roof stays, as will the message board outside. And for the rest of the decor, he’s looking to the fish houses on the coast for inspiration. “When people come to the food stand, it feels like they are being transported from Durham to the beach,” Ricky says. He hopes to create the same effect with this restaurant, which will be acting as a prototype for expanding regionally.

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And with more Saltboxes on the horizon, diners don’t have to worry about the quality wavering: The brand is built on fresh, coastal treasures. “We have a huge coastline with an abundance of species,” Ricky says. “I want to showcase those items and help redefine North Carolina’s seafood [cuisine].” When the second location opens this summer, expect upwards of 50 seats, parking (yes!), Saltbox swag and the restaurant’s famous chalkboard – “that’s going to be a living, breathing thing” – with an expanded menu, delving into dishes like shareable steam pots as well as maintaining Saltbox’s polished, fast-casual favorites. When it comes to the original joint, it will transform into a sort of “Saltbox Express,” offering a smaller set menu that will rotate different dishes, like speckled trout, throughout the week. “I want to create speed, particularly for the lunch crowd,” Ricky says. “You come in [to the old location] and your timing is going to be 20 minutes.” “I want to give a shout out to the entire Durham tribe who has supported this little place from the beginning,” Ricky adds. “I appreciate them coming by consistently over the past couple years and being patient with us.” Hey, it was always well worth the wait. – Laura Zolman Kirk

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Mike Lee dreams of sushi

Since opening just over a year ago, M Sushi has become a destination for lovers of traditional, simple sushi

has been really WHAT DO DURHAMITES LOVE supportive. It’s about M Sushi? Chef and Owner Mike been incredible Lee says it’s the restaurant’s dedication how much people to the basics. “Fundamental things like are open-minded, we try to use the best rice available, best how they accept vinegar. That’s the foundation of a sushi and listen to us, restaurant.” understanding And striving for the best doesn’t end what we’re trying with the rice. to do. It makes us want to strive to be Sea urchin (uni) is shipped live from better.” Santa Barbara, and the colorfully named In this pursuit, Mike has taken to waloo white tuna and Tasmanian sea exploring different proteins. In October trout come from Hawaii, direct shipment. 2016, he opened M Kokko, a wildly Some ingredients are even overnighted popular chicken-focused restaurant, from Japan. “We are continuously trying next door. A pork and beef restaurant to see if there is a better product out is planned for next spring and a veganthere,” Mike says. themed one will follow soon after. After working his way across the “Our end goal is to gain experience and country, gaining restaurant experience, knowledge in bringing those restaurants Mike settled in North Carolina close [to life], and then use our knowledge to to nine years ago and opened the sushi You can’t go wrong with this order: Chef’s choice of six pieces of nigiri sushi. create a very unique concept that can restaurant Sono in Raleigh. His passion be franchisable,” he says, noting that soon drove him to develop a more he hopes to ultimately add a nonprofit concept-driven seafood focus. “We wanted to create a restaurant where we can dedicate a few ingredients component to the restaurants, too. “It just takes a small spark,” and just work with a limited menu, where we really focus on different Mike says, of the possibilities to do good in the community. But, regardless of what he adds on, his seafood has us hooked. applications of sushi,” Mike says. “We didn’t think it was feasible to This season, Mike is excited to showcase North Carolina summer try to change Sono at the time.” flounder, which – he notes – is exported by many other restaurants So, taking a chance on the buzz around Durham’s food scene, across the country. “A lot of people neglect [flounder] because it’s Mike landed a location off East Chapel Hill Street. Rather than abundant here, but during the summertime, when it’s in season, it has having a long list of 20-plus different rolls, M Sushi has six, maybe a really nice, full flavor, developing this hint of sweetness; it’s really a seven at a time, and focuses on chef ’s tastings. “It has been really delicious white fish.” – Laura Zolman Kirk an amazing experience,” he says. “The guests, the locals, everyone 68

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Pizzeria Toro C Fried Eggplant Pizza Local eggplant covered in a Panko bread crumb and Grana Padano cheese breading, fried, with tomato sauce, roasted garlic, fresh ricotta and finished with torn basil, extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt. $16

ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, THESE ARE SOME OF THE BULL CITY’S FAVORITE PIZZAS  by Sarah Arneson

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Lilly’s Pizza C The Aristocrat Extra-virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, mushrooms, pepper jack and mozzarella cheeses, roasted tomato slices, roasted yellow onions, rosemary-roasted potatoes and Parmesan. 10-inch, $13; 14-inch, $19; 16-inch, $24 June/July 2017

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Best salon winners share what’s trending for summer

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Bringing the style of the “Glam Voyage” collection by Framesi, these red tones do not fade and are perfect for vacations, fiery as a Hawaiian sunset. The Atmos team chose a glamour razor pixie haircut for this style with a high gloss using Oribe Star Glow styling wax and finished with Session Spray by Kevin Murphy. All set for summer travel! #framesi #europeanstyle #loveKevinMurphy #Oribeobsessed

@poshthesalon Posh The Salon

Men’s spring and summer trends are all about the tight fades, hard parts, with length and movement on top – edgy, but also very clean. #hardpart #mengrooming #maletrends #fades

Suzanne Dunlap sports the modern day “Pretty in Pink,” done by stylist Courtney Shafer. This cut is great for summer because it’s off your neck and face, and it allows for messiness with all the texture. The blush pink is so fun and the perfect color for sunny days.️ #fringe #texturedbob #blush #themodernmolly #trendsresurface #summer86

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Graduating color shades can be a perfect style for the professional work environment, as is demonstrated here on Karen Gibson. This coloring, created by stylist Skyler McLaughlin, looks great with a specialty blowout that incorporates curls or braids. #blowout #fashioncolor #summertrends #2017hairstlye #curlyhair #vibes #reds #funhair #creativehair #pulpriot

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MUSEUMS

21C MUSEUM HOTEL 21cmuseumhotels.com/durham

‘Hybridity: The Supernatural’ In this exhibit, nature, technoculture, past and future collide in an exploration of the 21st century. Look forward to art in many forms – paintings, photographs, sculptures and videos, as well as a 2017 work by Brooklyn artist Chris Doyle (see still at right) that utilizes single channel video animation, custom vinyl wallpaper and mirrors.

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MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE

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Science of Beer September 14 Only adults 21 and older are invited to this after-hours extravaganza exploring the alchemy of beer. More than 20 local breweries, along with beer experts and local scientists, share the science behind the beermaking process. Tickets go fast; get yours when they go on sale in July. 74

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Wolf Awareness Week Meet the newest additions to the Explore the Wild exhibit – a litter of adorable red wolf pups – and enjoy special wolf-themed Meet the Keeper programs and souvenirs, too! Pumpkin Patch Express Saturdays and Sundays in October Hop aboard the train on the Ellerbe Creek Railway to visit the museum’s pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin, plus crafts, carnival games and more.

THE NASHER MUSEUM OF ART AT DUKE UNIVERSITY nasher.duke.edu

‘The Medici’s Painter: Carlo Dolci and 17th Century Florence’ Take a mental trip to Renaissance-era Italy with the works of Carlo Dolci (1616-1687), who is the star of this exhibition, featuring 30 examples of his meticulously developed work, including a rare still life painting and major loans from the Louvre in Paris and Uffizi Gallery in Florence, among others.

HAPPENINGS AT HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER hayti.org

Once a month, enjoy a Jambalaya Soul Spoken Word/Poetry Slam with Dasan Ahanu (every third Saturday) and Triangle Readers Theatre Ensemble Reader’s Party (every first Sunday), plus a Blues-Meets-Gospel-Meets-Jazz Concert in September and a community documentary screening and a wine tasting event in October.

+ Award-Winning Pizzas and More AUGUST 24, 2017 – JANUARY 14, 2018 ‘Disorderly Conduct: American Painting and Sculpture’ September 21, 2017 – February 25, 2018 Focusing on American painting and sculpture between 1960-90, find inspiration in the pluralistic approaches of the works highlighted in this exhibition, which include pieces by Al Held, Philip Guston, Audrey Flack, Nancy Graves and David Salle, among many others. PHOTO CREDIT: CARLO DOLCI, ANGEL OF THE ANNUNCIATION, EARLY 1650S. OIL ON CANVAS, 20 ½ X 15 INCHES (52 CM X 40 CM). MUSÉE DU LOUVRE, PARIS. © RMN-GRAND PALAIS / ART RESOURCE, NY. PHOTO BY RENÉ-GABRIEL OJÉDA.

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LANDSCAPERS

PHOTO BY JON TWIETMEYER, COURTESY PLEASANT GREEN GRASS

how does your garden grow? Transform your green space with these tips from a few of Durham’s best landscaping professionals compiled by Laura Kirk

Strong Soil Healthy soil produces healthy grass. I have found that the single most important aspect to growing and maintaining a thick and healthy lawn is to add organic matter to the soil to create a large and active microbe population. Don’t Use chemical lawn care treatments, which can leach the soil of microbes. Do Apply an organic compost topdressing treatment.

Mow Conservatively Grass should be kept tall, at 3 to 3.5 inches, in order to conserve soil moisture, reduce weed seed germination and increase overall grass health. Don’t Remove more than one-third of the grass blade at a time, or water within 24 hours of mowing. Do Sharpen your blades one or two times per season.

– Scott Walker, Pleasant Green Grass 76

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Mulch Much Re-mulch your planting beds with organic mulch to keep the soil beneath healthy. Don’t Use wood chips, which are not mulch, but are dyed, ground-up pallet wood. Do Use cedar mulch, cypress mulch, pine straw or pine bark.

Pare Down the Plants Just as can be the case inside your home, the outside spaces can become cluttered over time. Plants grow and will eventually need heavy pruning, moving or removing.

– Mark A. Kiefer, Kiefer Landscaping and Nursery

PHOTOS BY JON TWIETMEYER, COURTESY PLEASANT GREEN GRASS

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Refectory Café

Let Nature Nurture Landscapes are not static. Don’t expect your front yard to be a painting that never changes. The garden is the best place to encourage change. Sometimes the best thing to do is to sit back, watch, and gently nurture those plants that give you the most pleasure.

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– Katherine Gill,

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Finishing Touches Turn your backyard into an outdoor room by decking out your patio with comfy seating and adding a pergola to shade it. Fire pits are great as informal places for people to gather. And for a hint of magic, install landscape lighting to cast a soft glow off of plants.

– Scott Nilsen, Garden Gate

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The Refectory Café now offers “casual fine dining” in the evenings with table service, a full bar, local beers & fine wines. Reserve online today.

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Chef Scott Howell's newest restaurant, NanaSteak, won Best Overall Restaurant and Best Wine Selection, as did Scott's first restaurant, Nana's, which was also named Best Place for a Date Night.

BEST OF DURHAM 2017 VOTING RESULTS All results listed in alphabetical order

Best Fries

Best Coffee Shop

Dining

Bull City Burger and Brewery

Cocoa Cinnamon

Burger Bach

Bean Traders

The Federal

Joe Van Gogh

OnlyBurger

Parker and Otis

Best Sandwiches

Best Desserts/Pastries

Lucky’s Delicatessen

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Restaurant

Old Havana Sandwich Shop

Loaf

Parker and Otis

The Mad Hatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop

Toast

Scratch

Best Breakfast/Brunch

Best Place for a Date Night

Elmo’s Diner

Bar Virgile

Foster’s Market

The Durham Hotel

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Restaurant

Mateo Bar de Tapas

Monuts Donuts

Nana’s

Best Overall Restaurant Gocciolina Mateo Bar de Tapas Nana’s NanaSteak Best New Restaurant Happy + Hale Mothers & Sons Trattoria Pie Pushers Viceroy Best Burger Bull City Burger and Brewery Burger Bach Dain’s Place OnlyBurger 78

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All results listed in alphabetical order

Backyard BBQ Pit

Best Place for Vegetarians

The Original Q Shack

Happy + Hale

Picnic

The Refectory Café

The Pit

Saladelia Café Whole Foods

Best Seafood Best Coffee Shop winner Cocoa Cinnamon's Moctezuma latte with dulce de leche and cayenne pepper.

blu seafood and bar M Sushi Saltbox Seafood Joint Vin Rouge Best Mexican Food Dos Perros Gonza Tacos y Tequila NanaTaco Taqueria la Vaquita Best Asian Food Dashi

TAKE A STEP TOWARD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE.

Juju M Sushi Thai Cafe Best Sushi Basan M Sushi Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro Sushi Love Best Indian Food Dale's

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Sitar Tandoor Viceroy Best Latin/Caribbean Food

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Best Greek/Mediterranean Food Baba Ghannouj Bleu Olive Parizade

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Saladelia Café

Mothers & Sons Chef Josh DeCarolis hand rolls the pasta at the Italian trattoria, winner of Best New Restaurant and Best Italian Food.

Best Italian Food The Boot Gocciolina Mothers & Sons Trattoria Pizzeria Toro Best Pizza Lilly’s Pizza Pie Pushers

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Best Food Truck American Meltdown Chirba Chirba Dumpling OnlyBurger Pie Pushers Best Catering Durham Catering Co. The Original Q Shack Parker and Otis Saladelia Café Best Cocktails

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When you're unsure of the style of beer you're in the mood for at Fullsteam Brewery – one of our Best Brewery winners – it's always worth sampling with a flight.

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Beer Durham

Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom

Parker and Otis

The Glass Jug

Total Wine & More

Sam’s Bottle Shop

Wine Authorities

Sam’s Quik Shop

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Bull City Burger and Brewery

Nana’s

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Best Jewelry Store Fink’s Jewelers Hamilton Hill Jewelsmith Light Years We want to thank all of our clients, staff and colleagues

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Southpoint Animal Hospital

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Best Pet Sitting Camp Bow Wow Park Veterinary Hospital Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa Sunny Acres Pet Resort Best Car Wash Autobell Car Wash Bull City Car Wash Durham Ritz Car Wash & Detail Center TC’s of Durham Car Wash Best Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Duke Eye Center Eye Care Center – Super Optics North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat

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Gundersdorff & Co.

Best Yoga/Pilates/Barre Center

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Hutchings & Hutchings [DMJ & Co]

Blue Point Yoga Center

A Prime Example Events & Wedding Planning

Nelson & Company

Hot Asana Yoga Studio

A Swanky Affair

InsideOut Body Therapies

Grace Leisure Events

Best Place to Get in Shape

Virtue Events

Burn Boot Camp

Pure Barre

CrossFit Sua Sponte

Best Bank

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Fitness World

BB&T

Fulbright & Fulbright

YMCA

State Employees' Credit Union SunTrust Wells Fargo Best Spa Bella Trio Salon & Day Spa Fuzion Massage Therapy Massage Envy The Retreat at Brightleaf Best Salon 140 Salon & Blow Dry Bar Atmospâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hair Salon Posh The Salon Rock Paper Scissors Salon & Gallery Best Professional Photographer Brian Mullins Photography Merritt Chesson Photography Neil Boyd Photography Rebecca Ames Photography Best Lawyer Darin P. Meece Edmund D. "Dan" Milam Jr. Ellis Family Law Larry Rocamora Best Real Estate Agent Bert Woodall, West and Woodall

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Best Real Estate Company PHOTO BY BRIANA BROUGH

501 Realty

Best Builder and Best Architect winner BuildSense designed this modern home in Duke Forest.

Allen Tate Realtors Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties Urban Durham Realty Best Hotel 21c Museum Hotel Aloft Durham Downtown The Durham Hotel Durham Marriott City Center

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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

One of our Best Florist winners, Ninth Street Flowers designed this stunning bouquet.

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THANK YOU, DURHAM, FOR VOTING US BEST SALON! A Unique Full-Service Salon and Dry Bar Walk-ins welcome 737 9TH STREET, SUITE 250 • DURHAM • 919.246.4600 2608 ERWIN ROAD, SUITE 108 • DURHAM • 919.748.3175 WWW.140SALON.COM HOURS: MON – FRI 8AM–8PM • SAT 9AM–6PM • SUN 11AM–6PM

A Slice of History. A World of Possibilities. Brightleaf Square features a unique mix of restaurants and shops in a pair of historic tobacco warehouses in downtown Durham. Stroll through the courtyard. Shop. Eat. Drink. Come to Brightleaf for a perfect afternoon or evening.

BRIGHTLEAF SQUARE

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Home & Garden

Best Architect

Kiefer Landscaping and Nursery

BuildSense

Pleasant Green Grass

Duda | Paine Architects

Best Builder BuildSense

Ellen Cassilly Architect

Best Landscape Architect

Perkins+Will

Coulter Jewell Thames Garden Gate

CQC Home David Crabtree Builder G Crabtree Spaces

Best Landscaper

Lift Environmental Design

Bountiful Backyards

Tributary Land Design & Build

For Garden’s Sake Best Kitchen Designer CQC Home The Kitchen Specialist Linda Dickerson Interiors Will Johnson Building Company Best Interior Designer Heather Garrett Interior Design Linda Dickerson Interiors

“Come see why life’s better at the Bach!” • New Zealand pasture-raised beef and lamb • • Mid-Atlantic raw bar • Roasted oysters • PEI mussels • • Sautéed seafood • Organic cage-free chicken • • Black bean patties • Fresh-cut fries • Small plates • • Salads • Southern Hemisphere wines • • Seasonal cocktails • 30 Craft beers on tap • • 16 Bach-made dipping sauces •

Loren Lamb Interiors Sew Fine II Interiors Best Florist Floral Dimensions Ninth Street Flowers Pine State Flowers Sanders Florist

Arts & Entertainment Best Dance Studio

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at Duke University Best Event Space Bay 7 at American Tobacco The Cotton Room The Rickhouse Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Able to accommodate groups of up to 400 people seated, The Rickhouse won as one of the city's Best Event Spaces.

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A DOG’S DAY OUT

Summertime must-dos for you and your pup

Yappy Hour June 10, 4-6 p.m. Beer tasting for you and your dog – don’t worry, dog beer is non-alcoholic and made from meat broth – plus biscuits, human food and live music at this regular fundraiser, which will also start back up after the summer in September. Durham Parks Foundation hosts the benefit to support the future Rock Quarry Dog Park.

Locopops’ Pup Pops Treat Fido to a frozen masterpiece. Locopops’ dog varieties are made with yogurt, peanut butter and banana, all on a rawhide pop stick. And even better: a portion of pup pop proceeds go to the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

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Grabbing a pint and some grub at Fullsteam, Motorco, Ponysaurus and the many other dog-friendly restaurants and breweries in Durham with your fourlegged friend is always a good idea for these hotter months. But the Bull City has a number of caninespecific events and businesses to try out, too!

Other End of the Leash + Oliver’s Collar Shop till you drop with a best pup friend at these two pet boutiques. Don’t forget to pick up some fresh-made treats while there and check the stores’ calendars for pet-friendly events. Take him out to the ball park, take him out to the game. Canine tickets to the Durham Bulls game on August 2 are $5.

Bark in the Park August 2, 7:05 p.m. The final event in this series of Durham Bulls games invites dogs and their owners to attend a ball game – this one is against the Charlotte Knights – with a special pregame pup (and owner) parade on the field. Be sure to purchase human ($7.99) and canine ($5) tickets for the event – all proceeds of the latter are donated to Second Chance Pet Adoptions.

ZoomyDogs! Schedule a time at the pup pool or take a lap around the center’s indoor walking track.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens Dogs are now welcome at the gardens, but only before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Pooch Plunge September 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cool off with your canines at Hillside Pool for a day of play. Beer Durham’s Dog Days June 25, July 23 & Aug. 27, 1-4 p.m. Party with your pup during this get-together in support of the Animal Protection Society of Durham. A portion of all draft sales benefits the shelter, and – if you’re looking for a new fur friend – some adoptable pets will be on site, too. Bring any items you’d like to donate to the shelter – food, bedding, old linens/sheets/towels, toys, etc., are always welcomed! Fullsteam will be on hand for a beer tasting at Dog Days in June! Paint Your Pet Unleash your inner artist and bring your fluffy companion to life on canvas with the help of Wine & Design during the business’s Paint Your Pet nights, which occur about once a month. Durham’s Dog Parks From Piney Wood Park’s three acres of wideopen play space to Northgate Park and downtown dog parks, there’s plenty of spots for your pup to meet up with buddies and get their exercise for the day.

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banding The Rusty Pipes, composed of close to 25 retirees at Croasdaile Village, perform several times a year in their own community as well as various churches and senior centers  By Amanda MacLaren |  by Briana Brough

HEN KATHY SILBIGER RETIRED FROM DIRECTING THE

Duke Institute of the Arts – what is today Duke Performances – in 2007, one of the first things she did was buy a trumpet. “I had played [the trumpet] through high school back in the early 1960s, and started learning to play again,” Kathy says. “I joined the OLLI New Horizons Band, which is a program run through Duke’s Office of Continuing Studies, to get back into the swing of things.” Kathy and husband Alexander “Lex” Silbiger, who had retired as the chair of the Music Department at Duke in 2002, moved to Croasdaile Village in 2012. “I already played in three or four other groups, and knew how much I enjoyed playing and what a great activity it is for keeping young in mind and body,” Kathy says. “So I thought it would be fun to see if there were other residents of this large retirement community [of ] 600 residents who used to play an instrument like I did and might be interested in picking it up again.” She held an information session, and five people showed up. “These folks, some of whom didn’t even have instruments, were eager to try, so I found some music we could play with this very odd combination – trumpet, alto sax, clarinet, trombone, euphonium – and we just did the best we could,” Kathy says. “Our first performance was to play some very easy

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Christmas carols for Croasdaile Village during the holidays in 2013. “The name Rusty Pipes was suggested by Goldie Marrs, a retired band director (and our trombonist at the time), and it just seemed like the right description of us!” Kathy continues. “Goldie unfortunately passed away at the age of 91, a little over a year after we started, but she was an inspiration to all of us.” Lex did not join the group at first, as he did not play any wind instruments, but when Kathy bought an upright electric bass for the band, she asked Lex to play it. “I had never played bass in my entire life, although I had some experience with other string instruments,” Lex says. “Starting an entirely new instrument at 79 was challenging, but I soon began to make rapid progress. I can now say that I have done few things in my life that have given

Ruth Ambrosius, percussion

Jackie Atkinson, flute/piccolo Rollin Burhans, alto sax Ken Carle, French horn

Dick Chorley, trombone

Joe Corless, baritone sax and oboe Marcy Davis, keyboard Claude Deal, trumpet

Ed Dougherty, clarinet

Rebecca Gomez, clarinet Jane Green, flute

Claudia Haskins, flute

Ernie Kundert, bass clarinet

Jackie Lineberger, percussion Nona Mason, percussion

Woody Mason, euphonium Linda Pendleton, trumpet Jim Sackett, trumpet

Janice Schulke, trombone

Kathy Silbiger, trumpet/flugelhorn Lex Silbiger, upright bass

Beverly Stubbee, mallet percussion (xylophone) Don Wright, tuba

me as much pleasure as playing bass with the Rusty Pipes!” “I had never ‘led’ a group before and didn’t really have that in mind when I started this – I just wanted to play,” Kathy says. “But this has taught me a lot about how to work with intelligent and successful folks who happen to be seniors, who are learning a new skill or re-learning one. It’s given me a sort of ‘identity’ in the Croasdaile Village community, and I think it’s also inspired a lot of other musically inclined folks here to go ahead and get back into music-making in their own ways. … We also now have a large chorus, a flute ensemble and a recorder ensemble, and there are new residents moving in all the time who have musical interests. … It’s nice to know that making music is important to others as well and can give pleasure to our friends and fellow residents. We even have some groupies!”

THE 2017 DIRECTORY OF CONTINUING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,750 – $5,500 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated on the first month if resident moves in at the beginning of the month; pro-rated in the last month if resident leaves before the end of the month. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information Ronda Stubbs; 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF DURHAM 4713 Garrett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee None; $1,000 Application fee required. Monthly Fee Call for pricing. Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping. Refund Options 14-day notice required. Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-401-1101; carillonassistedliving.com 104

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CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF HILLSBOROUGH 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough Entrance Fee None; $1,000 application fee required. Monthly Fee Call for pricing. Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping. Refund Options 14-day notice required. Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-732-9040; carillonassistedliving.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polk’s Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit. Monthly Fee Range $3,795 – $6,995 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com

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Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-568-0083; mebaneridge.com

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC) CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $124,700 – $549,900 Monthly Fee Range $2,741 – $4,090 Contract Options Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at per-diem rates, which vary. Equity: See Refund Options for Carolina Meadows. Refund Options Equity; Occupancy Right; upon departure, resident/ estate receives refund based on Entry Fee calculation and if applicable additional 50% of equity in the residence; calculation is current Entry Fee minus remarketing and refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee then potentially sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment. Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $93,800 – $428,800 Monthly Fee Range $2,466 – $5,160 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737 *Prices effective through September 30, 2017. GALLOWAY RIDGE 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Range $215,000 – $1,257,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,903 – $6,755 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing. Little or no additional fees required as one moves from one level of care to another. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-545-2647; 888-763-9600; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $63,000 – $353,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,316 – $4,219 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org

Medicare Certified Yes

SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary

Long-term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems.

Entrance Fee Range $350,000 – $791,250

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55)

Monthly Fee Range $2,600 – $6,205; Second Person Fee – $1,070 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory care. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.

Contact Information 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Entrance Fee Range $54,800 – $357,309* (includes new residences now under construction) Monthly Fee Range $1,801 – $4,119* (includes new residences now under construction) Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled.

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Refund Options Entrance fee is 100% refundable. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Yes Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com

We have quite a tennis ball collection.

Anywhere else you might find that most of them are stuck to the bottom of the residents’ walkers. Not at The Cedars of Chapel Hill. Here, tennis balls are being lured away from pets in games of fetch or being used for a competitive match at the nearby tennis club. And that’s how it should be. Stay active, come and go as you please with your own home in the Meadowmont neighborhood and have a health care plan in place. The Cedars serves up all the things you want in one remarkable place—it’s a winner.

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

| retirement | SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing. Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing. Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of healthrelated services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then available at a discounted rate. Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% a month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% a month for

25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has already passed. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-848-7000; springmoor.org

THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $265,000 – $750,000* Monthly Fee Range $2,760 – $6,855 Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit (deed and title). If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate. Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 (co-applicant must be at least 50) Contact Information 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $89,700 – $546,200 Monthly Fee Range $2,990 – $6,960 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Healthrelated services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62)

Are you ready if the unexpected happens?

Contact Information 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258; forestduke.org THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington Entrance Fee Range $87,100 – $503,100 Monthly Fee Range $1,845 – $4,021

At Senior Transitions of NC, we are Geriatric Care Managers who have been helping families caring for older relatives since 2001. As registered nurses trained in aging and dementia care, our Care Managers serve as experienced resources for the caregiver and older adult facing changes in their health status, living arrangements, and psychosocial needs. Our Care Managers conduct assessments to identify needs and provide solutions to meet these needs. At Senior Transitions of NC, we will help guide you through the maze of medical care and community resources.

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Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, complete maintenance and future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a 60% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, campus amenities, maintenance fee and access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months, with 100% guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason.

Home is where my friends are. Oh, that feeling of camaraderie, to laugh with good neighbors and friends. At Croasdaile Village, folks enjoy relaxed senior living steeped in easy fellowship and social activity. Wherever you’re from, you’re always welcome here. Call (866) 919-3621 to schedule a personal visit and hear about our campus expansion.

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| retirement | 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months, with guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% Refund plans also available.

TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (coapplicant must be at least 62)

Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $358,000

Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org

Medicare Certified Yes

Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only.

Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but can help with costs related to Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Care for Fee-for-Service or LifeCare plans. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55.)

Monthly Fee Range $1,433 – $2,723 Refund Options Thirty-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only). Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required

Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org

WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $58,000 – $233,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,149 – $4,068 for independent living; $3,383 – $6,086 with health-related services Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Healthrelated services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, prorated refund available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves. Medicare Certified Yes

KEEP BEING DEVELOPING PURSUING

Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55) Contact Information 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing. Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing. Contract Options Independent Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month rental with 60-day move-out notice. Assisted Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-tomonth rental with 14-day move-out notice. Refund Options Sixty-day notice to terminate lease. Medicare Certified No, except for therapy services. Long-term Care Insurance Accepted if the resident meets the criteria of the policy. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-666-2624; atriasouthpointwalk.com

KEEP GROWING Vibrant living. Continuing care. In the heart of Durham. 800-474-0258 / forestduke.org

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BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,750 – $3,450 Contract Options Sign a year lease, but can give 60 days-notice to leave. Refund Options Non-refundable. Medicare Certified Therapy services are covered by Medicare Long-term Care Insurance Accepted for personal care and veteran’s benefits. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55

Contact Information 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com

DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $2,900 – $4,450 Monthly Fee Range $2,450 – $3,399 based on single occupancy, second-person fee. Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included. Long-term Care Insurance N/A

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Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,750 – $3,650 Monthly Fee Range $2,274 – $5,950 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. No buy-in fees. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months. Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included. Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net

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PRESTON POINTE 1995 NW Cary Pkwy., Morrisville Entrance Fee Community fee of $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,995 – $4,810 Contract Options 12-month lease term. Some supportive services onsite. No buy-in fees. Refund Options No refund options Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included. Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-935-0138; prestonpointe.com TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING 25 Rectory St., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Community fee of $2,000

Real Estate Gallery Homes • Condos • Apartments

Monthly Fee Range $2,000 – 3,000 Contract Options None. Requires one month’s notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated on the first month if resident moves in at the beginning of the month; pro-rated in the last month if resident leaves before the end of the month. Medicare Certified No

Showcasing Realtors, Builders & Leasing Agents

Long-term Care Insurance Not accepted Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information 919-545-0149 or 919-548-7538; twinriversseniornc.com and info@twinriversseniornc.com

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RAFT MARGARITAS. STRAWBERRY RUM JELLO SHOTS. Wine on tap. Cans of domestic beers on the shelves behind the bar. Six packs in a retail cooler, ready to be taken home by a customer on his or her way out of The Accordion Club, the latest addition to the restaurant and bar scene on Geer Street. A little more than a year ago, the location “just kind of fell into my lap” says owner Scott Richie, formerly of Whiskey and Vin Rouge, among others. He wasn’t looking for a space, but when he saw the “For Lease” sign in the window of this building – once a part of the La Costena Supermarket – a half block from his house, he wanted to check it out. “Not looking to do anything, just being nosy,” Scott says. After a two-hour showing and a follow-up phone call telling him the space was his should he want it, Scott says he “ran home, told [his wife] Talitha, and she was 100% for it.”

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Then he had to figure out what to put in it. “For 15 years now, I’ve been walking by this strip,” he says. “There were a lot of nights that I’d get off bartending, walk home and wish there was a place where I could get a beer and kind of disappear, maybe get a bite of food and a six pack to go. It’s turned out to be exactly what I wished was always here.” Scott worked on the demo and the carpentry for The Accordion Club – named for his grandfather, a street musician who played the accordion – while Talitha and her brother, chef Aaron Benjamin of Gocciolina, developed recipes based on food they grew up eating in New Mexico. “The whole time Talitha and I have been together, she and her family have raved and raved about Hatch, New Mexico green chiles.” So, they brought in a whole pallet’s worth (1,700 pounds) of Hatch chiles for the club’s

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now very popular green chile stew and sauce. Currently they are cooking off-site at Gocciolina, but have plans to expand to the basement of the building with a full, on-site kitchen. A big motivator for Scott is to have the bar be accessible to all customers, which is reflected in his offerings of bottles and cans of domestic beer alongside draft craft beer and wine on tap. “It’s all part of figuring out the way I can get the best price to the customer to make it truly an everyday kind of place,” Scott says. “This was just a natural reaction to what I felt the neighborhood needed.”

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“We’ve been labeled a dive bar, but we’re as much a regular neighborhood bar as anything,” Scott says. Open noon until 2:30 a.m. every day, it’s a spot where you can drop in anytime to wet your whistle and snack on a hot dog with all the fixins’ (including Two Chicks Farm kimchi!), Hatch Green Chile Stew or Frito bags, cut on the side and filled with aforementioned chile sauce or any combination of toppings.

Limited outdoor seating (a picnic table out front). That’ll change soon enough, when the back patio is complete. It’s overgrown with weeds at the moment, but come fall, Scott has plans for a relaxed private patio filled with picnic tables that overlooks Old North Durham Park.

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HILLANDALE ROAD (EXIT 174-A)

Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family-operated & chefdriven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com

El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-309-4543; elcorralnc.com Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian - think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana - meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on fresh-made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info

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

NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, beautifully crafted tarts and pastries. Plus lunch, and now baking classes taught by Frenchtrained master baker chef Benjamin Messaoui. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B.; 919-698-9836

La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578;

MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com

Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious Thai-food experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539

Bullock’s Bar-B-Que A staple in the community since 1952, this serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211

HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill + Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multi-regional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com Shanghai Chinese Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Catonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com Wimpy’s Grill Specializing in old-fashioned hamburgers and hot dogs. Open till 2 p.m. weekdays, cash only. 617 Hicks St.; 919-286-4380; wimpysgrillnc.com

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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

Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005

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

NEAR DOWNTOWN BROAD STREET Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com.

Oval Park Grille Regularly changing the menu, this innovative restaurant remains “local as heck.” 1116 Broad St.; 919-401-6566; ovalparkgrille.com BR The Palace International African cuisine including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com Watts Grocery A Durham native, chef Amy Tornquist artfully develops Southern-inspired dishes with seasonal, local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com BR Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 ERWIN ROAD Another Broken Egg Cafe Unique breakfast and lunch menu including cinnamon roll french toast and a scrambled skillet. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 120; 919-381-5172; anotherbrokenegg.com BR Black Twig Cider House Cider-and-sausage focused restaurant with more than 80 ciders on draft and in bottles. Try the “Northern Spy” and join in a Txotx! 2812 Erwin Rd.; 919-321-0203; blacktwigciderhouse.com MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com Nosh “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com BR

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| dining guide | Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilove.org ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR

Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish tangine, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and a vegetable caponata made with quinoa. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com NINTH STREET DISTRICT Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Cash only! 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics and a complete oyster menu. Try the crab mac and cheese! 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar.com Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416

Culinary Gems

Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR George’s Java Coffee roaster specializing in organic coffees. 764-1A Ninth St.; 919-797-0878; georgesjava.com Guacamaya (Chubby’s Tacos) Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads with daily specials, a salsa bar and the “Chubbychanga.” 748 Ninth St.; 919-286-4499 Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan nuggets in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including sweet Thai coconut chili, peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com

Quatre Coffee

Joe Van Gogh will join with Local Yogurt this summer to open up a fourth location in Durham on West Chapel Hill Street in the former Gulf station.

Juju Asian fusion tapas including selections like crispy Texas wild boar dumplings and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR

Dales Indian Cuisine Traditional Indian food like garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and matter paneer. 811 Ninth St., Ste. 150; 919286-1760; dalesindiancuisine.net BR

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Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2604A Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com

Monuts Donuts Scratch-made, locally sourced doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634 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

BULL CITY MARKET

Vodka Victory

Raleigh’s Graybeard Distillery debuted their new Bedlam Vodka at the 2017 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA) Convention and Exposition, where the Durham-distilled vodka took home the Hot New Now Media award and was named the winner of the Spirit WINNER Tasting Competition as well as the WSWA’s Brand Battle. 2016

Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919416-8800

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Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com

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Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinean flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com

The Mad Hatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend Award-winning cakes. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR

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| dining guide | El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417; elrodeonc.com

More Mediterranean

We hear Neomonde Mediterranean is coming to Durham! [As of press time they hadn’t announced the new location.] The Lebanese restaurant has been in the area for 40 years and currently boasts locations in both Raleigh and Morrisville.

The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fed Burger au Poivre." 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com

Get Your Grub On

Lilly’s Pizza Stone-hearth-baked pizzas with fresh, organic and local ingredients. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; lillyspizza.com The Little Dipper Fondue, salads and entrees with selections like cheddar ale fondue, seasonal spinach salad and filet mignon with mushrooms. 905 W. Main St.; 919-908-1023; littledipperfondue.com BR

Stacey Poston and partner Wendy Woods of Piper’s in the Park, Jo Rae Cafe and NOSH restaurants were set to open their newest project, GRUB, as of press time. The building for the neighborhood restaurant featuring Southern home-cooked favorites was fashioned out of an old 1950s Pure gas station at 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.

Last Call

Streets at Southpoint’s Champps Kitchen + Bar closed in April.

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com 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

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 Rise Biscuits & Donuts Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Eggplant ‘Bacon’” biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafels. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; motorcomusic. com/eats BR

Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap or pineapple shrimp fried rice. 905 W. Main St.; 919680-4968; mtfujinc.com

The Pit Fried pimento cheese, whole-hog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style pork shoulder barbecue. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com

Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. First-timers should dedicate a good chunk of an afternoon to this delight. Try the No. 26. 112 S. Duke St.; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com BR

Piedmont Seasonal cooking inspired by local ingredients. Try the beet-pickled eggs with pimento cheese, crispy oysters or Mills Farm’s shortribs. 401 Foster St.; 919-683-1213; piedmontrestaurant.com BR

Pine Cone Maple View ice cream, shakes, Joe Van Gogh coffee and baked goods galore. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 20-H; 919-416-6128; pineconenc.com Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop Sandwiches, pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesmeatandsweets.com Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar Pub fare including selections like fried pickles, “Kitchen Sink Pizza” and footlong hotdogs. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 37; 919-682-7397; satisfactiondurham.net Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com Triangle Seafood Market Fresh seafood, Italian entrees and pastas including daily raw bar specials. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 18A; 919-956-7360; triangleseafoodmarket.com

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CITY CENTER DISTRICT 2 Zero 1 Restaurant Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Alley Twenty Six Originally a craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen and dining room now offers snacks, small and large plates like braised lamb neck with polenta, cornmealcrusted fried oysters and pimiento cheese. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Bagel Bar Homemade bagel varieties, lunch and breakfast sandwiches. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 919-294-6661; bagelbarbagels.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 117 E. Main St.; 919-294-4825; barbrunello.com

Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an everchanging dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken, flat iron steak and garganelli. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com Beyù Caffè Coffee shop meets restaurant, bar and live jazz club. “Bull City Beignets,” buffalo wings and ultimate mushroom burger. 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

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EXECUTIVE CHEF THOMAS CARD Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub 919.956.6760 Pub food and bar snacks like nachos,CountingHouseNC.com burgers Open Days A Week and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; 111 N Corcoran Street, Durham, NC bullmccabesirishpub.com @CountingHouseNC

Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish and meats and cheeses. 111 N. Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 317 W. Main St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR Located at

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Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with sake options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen.com Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include pork carnitas, shrimp a la diabla and chile relleno. Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Littler Look for escarole, house spaghetti and guinea hen with herby dumplings on the menu 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 crafted by chef Matthew Kelly serves seasonal soups and sandwiches like garbanzo with chickpea fritters and the super Reuben. 105 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8841; luckysdelinc.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com M 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

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| dining guide | 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.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers and 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 Motto Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. 605 W. Main St.; 984-219-1965; mottodurham.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 Old Havana Sandwich Shop Authentic Cuban sides and sandwiches like the “El Caney,” “Tampa” and “Santiago.” 310 E. Main St.; 919-667-9525; oldhavanaeats.com BR The Parlour Handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like Vietnamese coffee, banana pudding and rosewater. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft egg white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the Sicilian cheese, spicy goat or local Italian, or try out one of the specials. 117A West Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR

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 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 BR Rue Cler Restaurant & Cafe 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 Scratch Bakery Seasonal bakery serving sweet and savory pastries, plus a rotating lunch menu with offerings like meatball subs and pickle plates. Grab a pie, always. 111 Orange St.; 919-956-5200; piefantasy.com BR Taberna Tapas Tapas, paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com

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Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com Viceroy An authentic British-Indian gastropub featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as masala fish & chips and chicken chettinad. 335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Basan A wide variety of fresh, specialty sushi rolls, modern Japanese appetizers and entrees, and an extensive sake selection. 359 Blackwell St., Ste. 220; 919-797-9728; basanrestaurant.com The Bullpen Bull Durham Beer Co.’s beer garden and restaurant featuring Heavenly Buffaloes wings and waffle fries, plus live music provided by the Music Maker Relief Foundation. 359 Blackwell St.; bulldurhambeer.com Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar Cuban tapas served amid ’60s-style decor, plus bolsitas, sandwiches and Havana pork. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4300; thecubanrevolution.com The District at 410 Lunch served Thursday and Friday by The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-317-3200; artinstitutes.edu/raleigh-durham/about/restaurant

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| dining guide | Maybelle’s A barbecue and biscuit restaurant featuring Eastern N.C. pulled pork, ribs, brisket – don’t miss out on the adult milkshakes and Southern-style cakes and pies. 406 Blackwell St.

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

Foster’s Market Brought to you by acclaimed cookbook author Sara Foster, fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Also pick up specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR

Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham

Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom Hearty fare and huge beer selection. An order of garlic fries is a must! 324 Blackwell St.; 919-433-0345; tylerstaproom.com

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant German-inspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, weiner schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR

Wedgies Pizza dough-focused sandwich shop. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-908-6346; eatwedgies.com

NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar version offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com

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Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratchmade pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com

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PHOENIX SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Royal Cheesecake & Varieties Cupcakes, cheesecakes and specialty cakes in flavors like Kahlua mudslide, banana split and mango pineapple. 902 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-670-8766; rcvcakes.com

Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. Come for a show! 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com

The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR

Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like bourbon glazed pork chops and pan seared NC grouper. Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.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 ‘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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Bull Street Gourmet & Market Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and Brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullstreetdurham.com BR

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

The Boot A neighborhood Italian American Restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and traditional Italian entrees, plus a full bar. 2501 University Dr.; 919-294-8383; thebootdurham.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperupci.com Nana’s Restaurant Upscale seasonal dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. 2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; nanasdurham.com

Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar; specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe Delicious, healthy, homemade food with an espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com

Piper’s Deli Deli sandwiches and burgers like pimento bacon cheeseburger and French dip sandwich. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481; pipersdeli.com

Tacos Nacos Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake for dessert! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Amante Gourmet Pizza Gourmet pizzas and calzones. Try the “Via Bianco.” 3825 S. Roxboro Rd.; 919-572-2345; amantepizza.com

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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 Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com

NanaTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nanataco.com

Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR

Tonali Restaurant Inventive Mexican cuisine such as chicken con mole, Mexican chocolate torte and adobo pork. 3642 Shannon Rd.; 919-489-8000; tonalirestaurant.com

SOUTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-40 WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Hope Valley Brewing Company Brew pub fare like cheesy buffalo dip and crispy Brussels sprouts. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-294-4955; hopevalleybrewingcompany.com BR

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| dining guide | Guacamaya (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 Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com 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 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.; 919-484-8162; 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 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 Treforni Wood-fired pizza and sandwiches including traditional options like Margherita, as well as more inspired options like the prosciutto arugula pizza and the rosetta sandwich. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-973-0922; treforni.com

NEAR SOUTHPOINT HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.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 City Barbecue Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com

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| dining guide | Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com SOUTHPOINT CROSSING

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

Primal Food & Spirits Gluten-free options featuring wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonal sides, craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com

Spice & Curry Traditional Indian, buffet-style or off the menu. 2105 N.C. 54; 919-544-7555; spiceandcurry.com

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THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA American Meltdown Signature gourmet melts, sides and desserts. Southpoint; 919-473-6358; americanmeltdown.org Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets & sherbets in everchanging flavors. 8200 Renaissance Pwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com Porchetta Slow-roasted Italian-style pork sandwiches and sides. Southpoint; 919-607-7419; porchettardu.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 Biscuits & Donuts Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Eggplant ‘Bacon’” biscuit is hard to beat. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR

N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods: mac ‘n’ cheese, Brunswick Stew and pit-cooked barbecue. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections like “Pineapple Bread Pina Colada French Toast” and sandwiches like the crab wrap. 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 Carribean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532 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

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Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings and tofu soups. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoal.com 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 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 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

| dining guide | ALSO CHECK OUT THESE AREA RESTAURANTS … 411 West Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a Californian twist. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com BR Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com BR Breadmen’s A variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Breakfast served all day. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com BR Breakaway Cafe Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates, coffee and ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co Capp’s Pizzeria Artisan pizzas. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com Chronic Tacos Authentic Mexican grill. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4803; chronictacos.com Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com BR Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, and jalapeno-cheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com BR Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with fresh, local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine. 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull.com Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. 1201 Raleigh Rd.; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu . 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Magone Italian grill and pizza. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. F; 919-904-7393 Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com BR Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as meat options. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. 112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net

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Global Culinary Adventures Half the experience of traveling around the world can be summed up in a word: FOOD. We call it a FOODCATION! Bon Appetit from the corners of the globe – Buon appetito!, Kuidore, Kalí óreksi! A cultural oasis of flavors are awaiting for you at the 2017 Culinary Adventures series by Catering Works, the Triangle’s top caterer. Enjoy full course dinners with optional wine and cocktail pairings at our new venue The Laurelbrook.

Make your next flight a truly memorable experience. Fly Causey Aviation. For over 50 years, they’ve been serving the Triangle’s most discriminating travelers and are now serving Catering Works cuisine on all their private jets.

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The Root Cellar Sandwiches, salads, desserts. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com BR Spanky’s The American bar and grill serves hamburgers, ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com BR Squid’s Seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried oysters. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd.; 919942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Starlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com Vespa Innovative Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600; vespanc.com Weathervane Shrimp and grits, sweet potato fries and other gourmet dishes. University Place; 919-929-9466; southernseason.com/restaurant/chapel-hill BR Yogurt Pump Frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors like mocha java and red velvet. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com

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| weddings |

Atkins & Liddon

Company Connection

 by Chandler Carpenter  by Amy Stewart

WAYNE ATKINS AND KELLY LIDDON MET WHILE WORKING FOR Washington, D.C.-based Envision, a company that runs youth leadership conferences across the country. “Dwayne and I actually met working a conference in 2011,” Kelly says, and the pair kept in touch before beginning their relationship in 2013. They dated long distance – from D.C. to Durham, where Dwayne lived – until he surprised Kelly with a proposal in 2015. He and Kelly had brunch in D.C. before visiting the Jefferson Memorial. As they walked around the Tidal Basin, Dwayne popped the question, in clear view of the Washington Monument. Their engagement culminated in a classy but casual wedding at the Rio Pinar Golf Club in Kelly’s hometown of Orlando on March 25. Friends and family from around the country – including their parents, Zenobia Atkins of Durham and Dwayne Moore of Emporia, Virginia; and Leslee and Morris E. Liddon Jr. from Orlando – joined the couple. Kelly says that “everything fell into place beautifully.” The newlyweds reside in Durham, where Dwayne works in Student Affairs at Duke University and Kelly works remotely as a program operations coordinator at Envision.

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