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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter from the Senior Vice President
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Letter from the Executive Editor
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Need-to-Know Numbers
10
The Best of Durham Awards The best of the Bull City, according to our readers’ votes
20
Our Real Estate Market
The Durham Regional Association of Realtors president answers our questions
34
Zoom In
Our best shots of Durham
42
The Social Network
A few ideas for meeting your new neighbors
44
The Ultimate Durham Checklist
70 must-do items before your call yourself a true Durhamite
52
Local Pantry
A few of our favorite food items
58
Taste
A guide to area eateries
68
Out and About
Annual festivals, markets, celebrations and more
74
Showtime
We’re teeming with live entertainment venues
78
Culture Club
Museums and galleries
83
Taking Care of Business
Business owners share how they got their start, plus a list of resources
88
Hit the Books
The rundown of our education options
102
Honor Roll
Our outstanding colleges and universities
106
City of Medicine
What makes Durham a world leader in health care, plus our area’s top dentists
121
Golden Years
Finding a second home at Durham Center for Senior Life, plus a guide to assisted living, continuing care and independent living communities
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Treat Yourself
Relax at our spas and salons
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hether or not you’re staying in Durham long-term, I guarantee you’ll feel a sense of belonging in this city. Let me explain: My first true Durham experience was visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens with my boyfriend, a Durham native. What was an obvious choice for a date to him was an illuminating experience for me. The well-kept paths and stunning scenery found at every turn captivated me. There was a lot of thought and attention behind these beautifully manicured grounds. That is where I first started falling for Durham. That theme of intention and deliberateness is found throughout the city, from the new opportunities for downtown living and recreation to our civic mindedness – we are considerate of the well-being of all Durhamites. (There are scores of organizations dedicated to providing for those less fortunate or marginalized. Visit thevolunteercenter.org if you would like to become involved.) But my own plan never involved living in Durham – I had dreams of moving to New York City to write for publications at Hearst or Condé Nast after graduation. Fortunately for me, I
landed both a part-time job on the copy desk of a local newspaper and an editorial internship at this magazine. I spent the summer grabbing pints of locally brewed beer at Fullsteam and Bull City Burger & Brewery, purchasing bouquets from Bluebird Meadows at the Durham Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings and attending food truck rodeos while also reporting on our vibrant city that was undergoing so many changes at every turn. It was, and is, exhilarating. When presented with the opportunity to continue at Durham Magazine as a full-time editorial assistant just a few months later, I didn’t hesitate. The notion of moving elsewhere has occurred to me from time to time – after all, I’ve spent the majority of my life in North Carolina, and one does wonder what it’s like elsewhere. But it’s a very brief thought. On top of the good weather, affordable cost of living, and easy access to both gorgeous beaches and mountains, I live in a city very much on the rise. Every time you turn around, a new restaurant opens, a brilliant Broadway show or band comes through town or a wonderful food festival is taking place. I don’t need the concrete jungle of NYC to live among dreamers.
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RELOCATION INFORMATION Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce......................................................... 919-328-8700 VISITOR INFORMATION Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau............................................................919-687-0288 EMERGENCY County Department of Emergency Management......................................... 919-560-0660 Poison Control......................................................................................................1-800-222-1222 NON-EMERGENCY Fire Department......................................................................................................919-560-4242 Police Department.................................................................919-560-4600 or 919-560-4601 County Sheriff ’s Department............................................................................ 919-560-0900 State Highway Patrol – Durham office............................................................ 919-560-6868 Duke University Police..........................................................................................919-684-2444 N.C. Central University Police.............................................................................. 919-530-6106 CrimeStoppers......................................................................................................... 919-683-1200 TRANSPORTATION Air Travel Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU):............................................... 919-840-2123 Automobile Travel AAA (Emergency Road Service):.......................................................................1-800-222-4357 Bus Travel Greyhound Bus Terminal:.....................................................................................919-687-4800 Local Transit Durham Area Transit Authority: .......................................................................... 919-560-1551 GO Transit Regional Information Center..........................................................919-485-7433 Taxis ABC Cab Company:................................................................................................. 919-682-0437 A Falcon Ride:........................................................................................................... 919-309-2700 Charlene’s Safe Ride Inc: ......................................................................................919-744-4444 Durham Taxi Cab:.................................................................................................... 919-672-8448 Durham’s Best Cab Co:..........................................................................................919-680-3330 Train Travel Amtrak Station:.........................................................................................................919-956-7932 GOVERNMENT Animal Control.........................................................................................................919-560-0630 Durham City Hall..................................................................................................... 919-560-1200 N.C. District Attorney............................................................................................. 919-644-4600 County Government, Public Information........................................................ 919-560-0000 Durham One Call (for all city service requests/questions)....................... 919-560-1200 Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court...................................................................... 919-560-0480 Government Offices.............................................................. 919-560-0000 or 919-560-4166 Board of Elections..................................................................................................919-560-0700
Tax Administration................................................................................................ 919-560-0300 Main Library..............................................................................................................919-560-0100 Parks & Recreation................................................................................................ 919-560-4355 Office of Economic and Workforce Development.........................................919-560-4965 Department of Social Services...........................................................................919 560-8000 U.S. Passport Info....................................................................................................919-321-4530 VEHICLE REGISTRATION/DRIVER’S LICENSE Driver’s License Office East.................................................................................919-560-6896 Driver’s License Office South............................................... 919-560-3378 or 919-560-3379 Vehicle and License Plate Renewal Office......................919-286-4908 or 919-544-3662 UTILITIES Electric Duke Energy............................................................................................................. 800-777-9898 Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation.................................................. 919-732-2123 Gas PSNC Energy...............................................................................................................877-776-2427 Water & Sewer City of Durham Water Management.................................................................. 919-560-4381 Sanitation & Trash Disposal................................................................................ 919-560-4186 Recycling Durham Transfer Station.......................................................................................919-560-4611 Durham Solid Waste Management.................................................................... 919-560-4186 CABLE Time Warner Cable..............................................................................................1-877-566-4892 POPULATION* Durham City..........................................................................................................................257,636 Durham County..................................................................................................................300,952 *Population based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates from July 2015 SIZE Durham City.......................................................................................................108 square miles Durham County................................................................................................286 square miles WEATHER Avg. Summer High/Low...................................................................................................89°/66° Avg. Winter High/Low.......................................................................................................51°/29° Avg. Precipitation........................................................................................................44.2 inches Avg. Snowfall.................................................................................................................. 5.2 inches Annual Sunshine Days.............................................................................................................220 TAXES County property tax rate............................................$0.7404 per $100 of assessed value City property tax rate..................................................$0.5607 per $100 of assessed value Total for taxpayers within city limits.......................$1.3011 per $100 of assessed value State and local sales tax rate.............................................................................................. 7.5% Occupancy tax rate....................................................................................................................6%
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Durham Magazine readers selected their favorites in categories ranging from burgers and barbecue to bookstores and beer shops by Briana Brough
DINING *winners listed alphabetically Best Overall Restaurant Gocciolina Mateo Nana’s Vin Rouge Best New Restaurant Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas Makus Empanadas NanaSteak The Restaurant at The Durham Hotel Best Upscale Restaurant Gocciolina Mateo Nana’s Vin Rouge Best Burger Bull City Burger and Brewery Burger Bach Dain’s Place OnlyBurger
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Best Fries Bull City Burger and Brewery Burger Bach The Federal OnlyBurger
Best Dessert/Pastries Guglhupf Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop The Parlour Rise Biscuits & Donuts
Best Sandwich Foster’s Market Old Havana Sandwich Shop Parker and Otis Toast
Best Place for a Date Night Bar Virgile The Durham Hotel Mateo Nana’s
Best Brunch/Breakfast Elmo’s Diner Guglhupf Bakery, Café & Restaurant Monuts Donuts Rise Biscuits & Donuts
Best Place to Indulge Mateo Nana’s The Parlour Rise Biscuits & Donuts
Best Coffee Shop Bean Traders Cocoa Cinnamon Joe Van Gogh Parker and Otis
Best Healthy Food Durham Co-op Market Foster’s Market Saladelia Café Whole Foods Market
Best Coffee Bean Traders Counter Culture Coffee Joe Van Gogh
Best Place for Vegetarians The Refectory Café Saladelia Cafe Vegan Flava Café Whole Foods Market
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ALL ABOUT THE BEEF
What separates a first-rate burger from the rest of the herd? We asked our winners. “We source free-range, Black Angus, grass-fed beef from New Zealand, a country well known for sustainable farming and humanely treating their animals. [The] benefits include: leaner and lower in fat than grain-fed; fewer calories; higher in omega-3 and vitamin E; tender and juicy with amazing flavor! In addition, all our beef arrives fresh-chilled (never frozen), and we grind and blend three cuts daily (rib eye, brisket and chuck), form by hand and serve on local, fresh-baked buns.” – Dan Brantingham, Burger Bach
“Use a good blend of beef and fat, coarsely ground and loosely packed into 4- to 6-ounce patties. I personally prefer the burger cooked on a hot (400- to 500-degree) griddle or skillet. Sear it until crispy, two to three minutes on each side, leaving the center a juicy medium to mediumrare. Season with a little salt and pepper, and top with your favorite cheese. The bun is also important; I like my buns buttered and toasted on the griddle.”– Brian Bottger, OnlyBurger
“A thick burger where the flavors and toppings are balanced. The quality of the meat and preparation are all in play. We have always been about great, pasture-raised beef patties topped with flavors that create a great culinary experience. Our burgers are ground in-house daily from North Carolina beef. We make everything from the bun to the barbecue sauce, the mustard and the mayo.” – Seth Gross, Bull City Burger and Brewery “[Our burger is] a burger lover’s burger. It’s big and juicy and juicy and big. We don’t skimp on the details. The Black Angus beef we use is always fresh, never frozen. We use local, fresh-baked bread, load on the toppings and use fresh ingredients. We promise you will never leave saying, ‘I’m still hungry.’” – Dain Phelan, Dain’s Place
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Best Seafood blu seafood and bar M Sushi Parizade Saltbox Seafood Joint Best Barbecue Backyard BBQ Pit Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue The Original Q Shack The Pit Best Steakhouse Metro 8 Steakhouse NanaSteak Ruth’s Chris Steak House Best Mexican Food Dos Perros Gonza Tacos y Tequila Nanataco Best Asian Food Dashi Juju Asian Tapas + Bar Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai Café Best Sushi Basan M Sushi Sake Bomb Shiki Sushi Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Best Indian Food Dales Indian Cuisine Sitar Indian Cuisine Spice & Curry Tandoor Indian Restaurant Best Latin/Caribbean Food Cuban Revolution Gonza Tacos y Tequila Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas Old Havana Sandwich Shop Best Greek/Mediterranean Food Bleu Olive Parizade Saladelia Café Best Italian Food The Boot Gocciolina Pizzeria Toro Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant
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PIG TALES
Bullock’s is still serving quality barbecue, in spite of a fire last year When a mechanical failure let a fire get out of control in his restaurant in April 2016, there may have been some resulting drama, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to Tommy Bullock. The son of the couple who started Bullock’s BarB-Cue 65 years ago, he grew up working the counter after school and has developed a lifetime of perspective. Maybe he sees difficulty as part of the industry. “It’s about hard work, perseverance,” Tommy says. “Back [in the 1950s], rent was $5 a week, and there were many weeks when my parents did not have that $5.” Bullock’s kept chugging along, and in 1970, the family built the restaurant that stands today. The barbecue is excellent, but don’t forget the 20 sides offered daily. Tommy mentions stewed apples, deviled eggs, collard greens, baked beans, fruit salad, macaroni salad and fresh cooked corn. All of them are a testament not only to Tommy but also to what seems to be a kitchen full of reincarnated Southern grandmothers. If there has ever been a great cook in your family, something at Bullock’s will remind you of them. With so many menu items, it’s probably not surprising that eventually a stove wound up in flames. “I worked around the clock to get this restaurant open,” Tommy says, “so we could serve our customers and get our employees back to work.” Three weeks later, Bullock’s was back. Tommy reflects on the time they were closed as “this fast, furious thing,” just a crazy blip in the long life of his family’s restaurant, a quick interruption in the daily making of slow, homestyle, feel-good meals for everyone who walks in. – Virginia Robinson
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Best Pizza Lilly’s Pizza Pizzeria Toro Pompieri Pizza Randy’s Pizza
Best Craft Alcoholic Beverages The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company Bull City Ciderworks Durham Distillery Mystic Bourbon Liqueur
Best Record Store Chaz’s Bull City Records Carolina Soul Hunky Dory Schoolkids Records
Best Place to Buy Frozen Treats Locopops The Parlour Pelican’s SnoBalls
Best Brewery Bull City Burger & Brewery Fullsteam Brewery Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Best Bookshop Letters Bookshop The Regulator Bookshop Wentworth & Leggett Rare Books
Best Food Truck American Meltdown Chirba Chirba Dumpling OnlyBurger Pie Pushers
Best Beer Store Beer Durham The Glass Jug Sam’s Bottle Shop Sam’s Quik Shop
Best Home Furnishings Morgan Imports Nomadic Trading Company Riverview Galleries Vintage Home South
Best Chef Scott Howell of Nana’s
Best Beer Selection Bull City Burger and Brewery Fullsteam Brewery Mattie B’s Public House Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Best Pet Store Barnes Supply Co. Oliver’s Collar Other End of the Leash Wild Birds Unlimited
Matt Kelly of Mateo, Vin Rouge, Mothers & Sons and Lucky’s Delicatessen Billy Cotter of Dashi and Toast Amy Tornquist of Watts Grocery and Sage & Swift Gourmet Catering Best Server Casey Nichols of Primal Graham Weddington of Nana’s Ricky Glover of Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Nikki Easley of Dashi Best Catering Durham Catering Co. Foster’s Market The Original Q Shack Saladelia Café Best Gourmet Food Store Parker and Otis Rose’s Meat Market & Sweet Shop Whole Foods Market Best Artisan Food Product Big Spoon Roasters nut butters Elodie Farms goat cheese Foster’s Market Seven Pepper Jelly Mad Popper popcorn Best Cocktails Alley Twenty Six Bar Virgile Counting House at 21c Museum Hotel The Durham Hotel Best Wine Shop Hope Valley Bottle Shop Total Wine & More Wine Authorities
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Best Bartender Shannon Healy of Alley Twenty Six Daniel Sartain of Bar Virgile Katy Creech of The Glass Jug Brad Weddington of NanaSteak
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Best Veterinarian Colony Park Animal Hospital North Paw Animal Hospital Park Vet Hospital Southpoint Animal Hospital
Best Gift Store Morgan Imports Parker and Otis One World Market Vaguely Reminiscent
Best Pet Sitting Bull City Pet Sitting Camp Bow Wow Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa Sunny Acres Pet Resort
Best Jewelry Store Diamonds Direct Fink’s Jewelers Hamilton Hill Jewelry Jewelsmith
Best Car Wash Bull City Car Wash Durham Ritz Car Wash & Detail TC’s of Durham Car Wash
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Best Clothing Store Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel Magpie Boutique Smitten Boutique Vert & Vogue Best Toy Store Learning Express Morgan Imports Parker and Otis Play House Toy Store
Best Optometrist/Ophthalmologist Academy Eye Associates Duke Eye Center North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Upchurch Optical Center Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon CARE Plastic Surgery Duke Plastic Surgery Gunn Plastic Surgery Center Southpoint Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Best Event Planner A Swanky Affair Grace Leisure Events Virtue Event Planning & Consulting Inc.
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BOTTLING SUCCESS It was a joke around The Glass Jug for awhile. “When people would come in,” explains co-owner Katy Creech, “they’d say, ‘Oh, this is cool. You work here? This is your place? So, you like, drink beer?’ ... They mean nothing by it, and I’m not easily offended, but it’s been so nice to see that at least here, people have come to realize that I do this for a living. This is my career – I know about it.” Katy does all the ordering for the south Durham bottle shop. She puts together events like tap takeovers and tastings, which happen at least once or twice a week. She hosts a monthly beer club, JUGs (Just Us Gals), which is a way for women who love craft beer to meet one another, taste a few good beers and learn more about different styles. Katy says it’s encouraging to see the involvement of women in craft beer continue to grow. “If I was going to look at the two biggest changes and transformations,” Katy says, “things I hadn’t really counted on, I would say one
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would be the true growth of community here and specifically the involvement of women in our community.” Katy and her husband, Chris, who both learned the art of homebrewing while in college at UNC, toyed with the idea of leaving their respective marketing jobs to start a brewery, as many of the friends they had met through their beer-making hobby had already done. “Ultimately we decided that our little neck of the woods needed a meeting place,” Katy says. “It needed someplace to go and get a beer after work, if you just wanted to hang out somewhere local with people you know and have somewhere close to home to get a six-pack of something really good. This gave us the ability to do both and also to showcase a lot of our friends’ beers.” What Katy didn’t foresee was how this little Greenwood Commons store would play an instrumental part in the lives of their neighbors. “It’s become this hub of community,” Katy says. “I just walk around here every day and see so much love. There are people celebrating ... growing together, and it’s really cool to be a part of something
THE BEST OF DURHAM
Best Event Space Bay 7 at American Tobacco Campus The Rickhouse Sarah P. Duke Gardens Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Best Accountant Fulbright & Fulbright Hutchings and Hutchings Nelson & Company Roberson CPA Firm Best Place to Get In Shape Duke Health and Fitness Center The Method Personal Training Studio Velocity Fitness Downtown Durham YMCA Best Yoga/Pilates/Barre Center Blue Point Yoga Center Durham Yoga Company Hot Asana Yoga Studio Pure Barre Best Bank BB&T Coastal Federal Credit Union SunTrust Bank Wells Fargo Best Spa Bella Trio Massage Envy Posh The Salon The Retreat at Brightleaf Best Salon Atmosp’hair 140 Salon & Blow Dry Bar Posh The Salon Wavelengths Salon
HOME AND GARDEN *winners listed alphabetically Best Real Estate Agent Justin Burleson of Fonville Morisey Realty Courtney James of Urban Durham Realty Bill Stevenson Paula Walls of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Best Real Estate Company 501 Realty Fonville Morisey Realty Keller Williams Realty Urban Durham Realty
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Best Builder BuildSense (L.E. Meyers Builders) David Crabtree Builder Inc. Durham Building Co. G. Crabtree Home Building Best Architect BuildSense (L.E. Meyers Builders) Center Studio Architecture Ellen Cassilly Architect The Freelon Group Best Landscaper Bountiful Backyards For Garden’s Sake Kiefer Landscaping and Nursery New Leaf Landscaping Best Landscape Architect Coulter Jewell Thames Garden Gate Landscaping Landscape Logic Tributary Land Design + Build
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Best Kitchen Designer CKS Design Studio Common Ground Green Building Center The Kitchen Specialist Linda Dickerson Interiors Best Interior Designer Heather Garrett Interior Design Linda Dickerson Interiors Loren Lamb Interiors Sew Fine II Best Florist Family Garden Inc. Floral Dimensions Ninth Street Flowers Sanders Florist
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Best Dance Studio American Dance Festival’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios Dance Theatre South Nina’s School of Dance Ninth Street Dance Best Performing Arts Venue Common Ground Theatre Durham Performing Arts Center Manbites Dog Theater Reynolds Industries Theater (Duke Performances) Best Live Music Venue The Blue Note Grill The Carolina Theatre Durham Performing Arts Center Motorco Music Hall
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MAKING MOVES Recently, the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area was ranked No. 11 on Realtor.com’s 2017 Housing Forecast of the top 100 metropolitan areas – so you know you’ve come to a great city. But relocation can be overwhelming, starting with figuring out where to live. We asked Julia Tucker – president of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors (durhamrealtors.org), which represents more than 1,000 Realtors and associate members in the Triangle – to give us an overview of the local market. by Chantal Allam | by Briana Brough
For newcomers, how would you describe our current real estate market? And how has it changed over the last few years? The current market is strong. It’s still a buyers’ market in most of the Triangle, but is shifting to a sellers’ market in some areas, like downtown Durham. The last few years have been rebuilding and strengthening the market. The increase in new construction has been a huge boost. 20 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
Why is the market so strong? The strength of our market has to do with employment, amenities and lifestyle. Research Triangle Park (RTP) is a big employer as are all the area hospitals and universities. With so many buyers working from home these days, it really opens up location opportunities because they no longer have to be close to an office.
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BUYING A HOME Charlie Witzleben was intimately involved in the construction and design of his downtown condo unit at Church+Main. Owners in this building all used the same vendors, but Charlie’s selections from the cabinet shop stood out for their minimalism. “I wanted a modern kitchen,” he says.
Amenities and lifestyle are also high on buyers list of requirements. Our proximity to the beach and the mountains makes [Durham] a huge draw as does the international airport. Planned neighborhoods with pools, tennis and walking trails are especially sought after. Groups like the Downtown Durham Inc., the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce and the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau have long worked to bring employment, housing and entertainment opportunities. The growth shows that their efforts have really been effective – not just in Durham but also in the surrounding towns. What’s the average turnaround time on the market right now? It is 37 days from listing to contract and 30 to 60 days from contract to close. What’s your advice to someone just moving to this area? Rent first, or buy? Many newcomers rent for a short time until they are certain of the area and where they want to invest, and then they purchase once they find a comfortable fit. Home ownership is the first step to financial freedom; seldom is renting financially rewarding, especially when the rentals are limited and rents are rising. If they choose to jump in and buy, where do they start? Finding a great buyers’ agent is the first step and then getting qualified for a mortgage is next.
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What are the “hot” neighborhoods at the moment, and which ones are “up-andcoming”? Durham as a whole has a really hot market. Some of the old neighborhoods are hot again like Watts Hospital-Hillandale, Trinity Park and Duke Park. Forest Hills and Hope Valley are very desirable, and Lakewood is up-and-coming as well. These neighborhoods are very convenient to the Durham Freeway and I-85/I-40. They have lovely established trees, great walkability, character, charm and diversity.
Charity and Jeff Strang wanted a house that their children, Miriam, 6, and Luke, 3, could grow into. They couldn’t find exactly what they were looking for, so instead, they took a wooded plot of land in Duke Forest and built a modernist home with the help of architecture firm BuildSense.
What are people buying? How would you describe the styles of home here, and what’s the average price of a home and square footage? Buyers are focusing on smaller square footages and more efficient designs. Condos are selling before ground is broken and at very high prices per square foot. Quality over quantity. Location verses more square footage, and efficiency is very
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BUYING A HOME ABOVE Lyn Gagnon and Steve Kaiser’s south Durham home is immediately welcoming: low lighting highlights dark hardwood floors and earth-toned decor to create a cocoon of warmth. RIGHT Built in 1891, this Trinity Park abode was a fixer-upper when owners Mike Schram and Barbara Griesing bought it. Known to historians as the Bassett House for its former resident John Spencer Bassett, an outspoken history professor, it was one of five original faculty houses for Trinity College.
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Once you’ve moved here, what’s the best way to get settled and make Durham feel like home? Put yourself out there … enjoy the outdoor activities, join a newcomers group, go to one of the fabulous farmers’ markets and introduce yourself to someone. Hang out with your Realtor – Realtors are typically
extroverts and have great connections! Another aspect that makes the Triangle special is the locally owned businesses. This is especially true in Durham. The restaurants, bars, food trucks, art galleries, music venues are prolific and really good quality. There is always more to do than anyone can manage on any given weekend!
What are some of the quirks of living in the South compared to other parts of the States? Specifically, what kind of lifestyle does Durham offer as a city? Durham is so full of culture; it is a “foodie” town – great restaurants with amazing, welcoming atmospheres. Whether you are [interested in performing arts] or are a microbrewery fan, Durham has it all! Sitting outside on Tobacco Road Sports Cafe’s patio listening to music, cheering on the Durham Bulls or ice skating when the weather turns colder – it is all right here in downtown. Tips on choosing the right Realtor? Start with a Realtor, [specifically]. A Realtor is a licensed agent who is a member of the local, state and national Association of Realtors. The reason that these affiliations are important is that we are bound by the Realtor Code of Ethics, which hold us to a higher standard that in turn protects the client. It is normal to interview several Realtors and choose the one that you relate to best. Most Realtors have a bio, testimonials and lists of their recent closings. Review all those closely and by all means listen to your friends and coworkers for their recommendations. A recommendation from a close friend of a Realtor with whom they had a great experience and good representation is a good place to start! Experience and knowledge of the market place is very important. However, a Realtor who is service oriented and has the buyers’ best interest at heart is what all buyers should look for.
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important. Green building is huge and is required in all area building codes. The average sales price in Durham is $235,427. There is currently only a two-month supply of homes on the market. Homes sales are up 12 percent over this time last year. The prices per square foot in the sought-after condos are $200 to $400.
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and children. It’s refreshing to see children playing together in the neighborhood. [I chose to live here because of its] proximity to Duke and downtown Durham.
Why? It’s a lifestyle neighborhood with an entertaining country club, golf course, pool and tennis. … A wonderful community with great people along with young families
What’s your best advice for someone tackling the Durham market today? Get preapproved – not pre-qualified – and keep the pre-approval letter up to date.
Bill Stevenson, Keller Williams Where did you choose to purchase? Woodcroft Why? Back [in 1994] it seemed that anybody who could afford it would live in Chapel Hill, and the rest of us huddled as closely as possible to the border, hoping to bask in the warm Chapel Hill glow. My how things have changed! Now central Durham is definitely the hot spot and southern Durham is emerging as the new hipster enclave since downtown has gotten pricey. We feel very fortunate to have landed in Woodcroft, possibly the hottest neighborhood in town right now.” What’s your best advice for someone tackling the Durham market today? Avoid the huge national websites. They are just too inaccurate, and you don’t have time to waste. Use something hyper-local like locationdurham.com (which happens to be my website, but there are many others). Courtney James, Urban Durham Realty Where did you choose to purchase? Forest Hills Why? Though we’ve moved three times, I’ve never left my home neighborhood of Forest Hills. For me, it offers the perfect combination of a park setting with great proximity to all the exciting things happening downtown. What’s your best advice for someone tackling the Durham market today? It’s probably obvious that I would recommend establishing a relationship with a knowledgeable agent, but it’s critically important in an intense market like this one. An agent should be actively working on your behalf to find homes coming on the market and should also be able to educate you regarding offer terms, as they tend to be a moving target these days.
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Just north of the Durham-Person county line, in one of three hoop houses at Lil’ Farm, farmer George O’Neal (right) and his assistant Ron Quattlebaum coax golden beets from a small plot of soil that George has cultivated over the years, layering organic matter atop the useless clay left in this region after decades of tobacco growing and overgrazing. The revitalization is starting to pay off. “We’re just hitting a stride,” George says. “It gets better every year.”
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ARTS ADVOCATE A native of Kansas City, Mo., Duke University alumna Amy Unell returned to her alma mater to work with the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts as well as Duke’s Career Center, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, Alumni Affairs and to teach in policy journalism and media studies. Here, she’s surrounded by some of her students at Duke’s “Free Expression” tunnel. “Amy is a big reason why the arts and media scene at Duke has developed vibrancy over my time [here] and why [it] will continue to grow stronger,” says former student Abhi Shah.
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in Bahama is just a half hour north of downtown. The N.C. natives relocated here from urban Baltimore a little more than 10 years ago. “We talk about what we’d do if we won the lottery,” Alicia says, “and we would never move.” “We’d buy all the farmland between here and downtown,” Ryan says in agreement, and only half-joking. “But we’d never move from Durham.”
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TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE Chef Josh DeCarolis, who has lived in the area for 10 years, headed up the kitchen at renowned downtown restaurant Mateo since its beginnings in 2012 before opening Italian trattoria Mothers & Sons with Chef Matthew Kelly in June 2016. During its first week, Josh estimates that the restaurant went through about 100 pounds of pasta, maybe even a bit more. “Each day, I rolled probably 15 pounds,” he says.
PRIDE AND PROGRESS After a long application process and nationwide search, the Durham Police Department found its new chief in the spring of 2016: Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, a native North Carolinian, was born at Fort Bragg to “a very big family, a very close military family,” she says. When her father retired, the family packed up and moved to Atlanta, where she went to high school and eventually decided to go into law enforcement. After a 30-year career with the Atlanta Police Department, Chief Davis, 56, the mother of an adult daughter [Chaun] living in Brooklyn and grandmother to two, was ready for a new challenge. 38 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
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BE SOCIAL Meet and mingle at these lively gatherings The Museum of Life and Science’s AfterHours events are an opportunity for science lovers 21 and older to grab a beer, explore the museum and hang out with friends – without the kids! Meet experts from various fields, enjoy hands-on experiments and get your geek on with fellow science lovers. Expect local food trucks, DJ tunes and plenty of craft beer for sale.
If you’re a coffee fanatic, spend some time at one of our local coffee roasters, Counter Culture. Come out to the training center and headquarters at 812 Mallard Ave. Fridays at 10 a.m. for free, educational cuppings.
Go for a group hike! Eno River State Park offers guided public hikes through sections of nearly 30 miles of trails, whether you’re looking to scope local geology or just watch a sunset from Occoneechee Mountain. Like to run? Want to support local business while you’re at it? Join the Fullsteam Ahead! Run Club. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. – rain or shine – runners depart from Fullsteam Brewery to complete either a 3-, 4- or 6.4-mile route before heading back to the bar for a pint and food truck fare. Hosted by Bull City Running Company, all paces are welcome, and you can either track your progress with the club or just show up whenever you are free!
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Come out for team trivia at Bottle 501 (in the New Hope Commons shopping center off 15-501) every Tuesday night and enjoy $2 off select pints. Don’t forget to take home your favorite draft beer in a 32-ounce Crowler, the aluminum can alternative to a glass growler.
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Join the foodies and families sampling our tastiest restaurantson-wheels at the regular Food Truck Rodeos in Durham Central Park. Bonus points for visiting more than three!
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1 Walk or bike the American Tobacco Trail. 2 Have breakfast at Elmo’s Diner and/or Hope Valley Diner. 3 Purchase local produce, meat and eggs from nearby farm stands like Funny Girl Farm and Perkins Orchard. 4 Go to a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center. 5 See a concert, stand-up comedy or even just a movie at The Carolina Theatre. 6 Meet local artisans and find beautifully crafted pottery, jewelry, illustrations, woodwork and more at the weekly Durham Craft Market and monthly Durham Patchwork Market. 7 Take your rambunctious youngsters to Durham’s most central playground: Mount Merrill.
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8 Spend a morning volunteering with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. 9 Have lunch and a pastry at Mad Hatter’s Cafe and Bakeshop. 10 Go on a shopping spree to Fifi’s, Magpie, Mynt Boutique, Exotique, The Scarlet Rooster, Smitten, Bano, Indio, Cotton Creek, Liberation Threads and Vert & Vogue.
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11 See a play at Manbites Dog Theater. 12 Have a locally brewed beer at Bull City Burger & Brewery, Ponysaurus, Fullsteam Brewery, The Bullpen and/or Durty Bull Brewing Co. 13 Tour the early home, factories and farm where Washington Duke first grew and processed tobacco at Duke Homestead. 14 Go on a gourmet culinary tour led by Taste Carolina. 15 Rock out at The Pinhook and/or Motorco Music Hall. 16 Catch the latest exhibition at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. 17 Head to one of three farmers’ markets on a Saturday morning. 18 Sample more than 250 beers from different breweries across the globe at the World Beer Festival.
20 Check out the art museum at N.C. Central University. 21 Play a game of pool or bocce at West End Billiards. 22 Take a tour of the Duke Lemur Center, which houses the largest living group of these endangered primates in the world.
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19 Find new, used and children’s books at our local bookstores The Regulator Bookshop, Letters Bookshop, Books Do Furnish a Room and Wentworth & Leggett Books.
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23 Attend a Third Friday art event at any of our incredible galleries and at Golden Belt, a renovated former textile factory.
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24 Recycle your old technology with Triangle Ecycling, which handles computer refurbishing and boasts a strong youth education program with Durham Public Schools, teaching handson computer repair skills to students. 25 Catch at least one performance during the American Dance Festival. 26 Pick up an interesting beer from Sam’s Quik Shop, Sam’s Bottle Shop, Beer Durham, Growler Grlz, Bull Craft Bottle Shop, Bottle 501, The Glass Jug, Ramblers or Hope Valley Bottle Shop. 27 Support fair trade at One World Market. 28 Go on a free historic walking tour led by Preservation Durham. 29 Take a continuing education course at Duke University. 30 Sign up for cooking and mixology classes like “Southern Cakes” and “From Beer to Eternity” at Durham Spirits Company. 31 Come out for local and/or national jazz acts at either Beyu Caffe or The Shed. 32 Test drive Organic Transit’s ELF, an ultra-efficient bicycle-car hybrid. 33 Take in a Durham Bulls game. 34 Plan to stick around after a shopping trip during Northgate Mall’s Music on the Plaza concert series. 35 Local food trucks are opening up shop in our malls! Grab some eats from American Meltdown, Porchetta and Belgian Waffle Crafters, which recently opened in The Streets at Southpoint, and Heavenly Smoke at Northgate Mall. 36 Shop the Durham Co-Op Market for items like local meat, produce and body care products as well as well-priced staples, like toilet paper. Plus, free Wi-Fi in their cafe!
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37 A fan of vinyl? Peruse the impressive collection of LPs at Chaz’s Bull City Records and/or Carolina Soul and/or Hunky Dory and/or Schoolkids Records. 38 In the middle of summer, find respite from the heat with an ice-cold, homemade Fahsyrah’s Lemonade. 39 Go to a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium.
40 Gather your 13 best buddies and your favorite beer for a trip around downtown on the Biker Bar.
43 See a show at Duke’s Reynolds Industries Theater or Baldwin Auditorium.
41 Get crafty at creative reuse center The Scrap Exchange.
44 Visit the downtown community garden SEEDS, operated by greenthumbed youngsters.
42 Grab a cup of drinking chocolate or a coffee with black lava salt at Cocoa Cinnamon.
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45 Attend an event at co-working space Mercury Studio, whether it’s the monthly Writers’ Salon, in which participants share creative writing samples; Listening Room with performances by local musicians; or the groundworkk event series, with presenters sharing their ideas for starting new businesses or organizations. 46 Go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming at Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, Lake Michie or at one of the five access points within the Eno River State Park.
52 Attend a service at Duke Chapel. 53 Head to a story time with the kids at your closest Durham County Library branch.
48 Get a season pass to the N.C. Museum of Life and Science and take the kiddos often.
54 See an outdoor concert at the American Tobacco Campus.
56 Spend a spring afternoon at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 57 Celebrate our nationally renowned food and beverage scene at TASTE, an annual series of culinary-based events hosted by Durham Magazine and Chapel Hill Magazine.
55 See a 3-D IMAX movie at The Streets at Southpoint’s AMC theater.
49 Explore our burgeoning craft beverage scene: Try Bull City Ciderworks’ Smooth Hoperator cider, Durham Distillery’s Conniption gin, The Brothers Vilgalys’ Krupnikas, Honeygirl Meadery, Pebble Brook Spirits and Mystic Bourbon Liqueur. 50 Trek around Duke’s East Campus while raising money for the Animal Protection Society (APS) of Durham during the annual Walk for the Animals. 51 Better yet, adopt a shelter pet from APS of Durham.
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47 Play a round of golf at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, ranked last year as the No. 1 college hotel in the U.S. by CollegeRank.net.
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58 Do your part to save the planet with Fillaree, a line of handmade liquid hand and body soaps, all-purpose cleaning sprays and body butters that are both organic and vegan and come in refillable bottles.
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59 Take your pick of the day’s catch – delivered fresh from the Carolina coast every day – at Saltbox Seafood Joint. 60 Have a hearty burger at Wimpy’s Grill and/or King’s Sandwich Shop. 61 View exhibits or take a class in the documentary arts at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke. 62 Gather a group of friends and book a Wine & Design painting class. 63 Jump around on a field of trampolines at either DefyGravity or SkyZone. 64 Spend a night at The King’s Daughters Inn, Washington Duke Inn, Durham Marriott, 21c Museum Hotel, Morehead Manor, Arrowhead Inn or The Durham Hotel.
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65 Grab a doughnut or bagel from Monuts Donuts and/or a biscuit or Maple Bacon Bar from Rise. 66 Hear ordinary people tell extraordinary stories at The Monti. 67 Purchase a Runaway T-shirt, and learn to say “Durm” like you’re from here.
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68 Attend a dance party and/or have your tarot read at basement bar Arcana. 69 Visit Bennett Place, the site where the Civil War ended. 70 Attend the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, a renowned international event featuring more than 100 films, or catch one of their year-round events at the Power Plant theater in American Tobacco.
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GROCERY LIST Pick up these Durham-made food products next time you’re out and about! by Briana Brough and Laura Zolman Kirk
FOSTER’S MARKET The blend of sweet and hot peppers in Sara Foster’s seven-pepper jelly is a family recipe, one you can use in plenty of ways, from glazing a favorite cut of meat to taking cheese and crackers to the next level.
DOUBLE M BAKE SHOP Though Mary Moyer graduated with a degree in culinary arts, she then started toying with granola recipes – something she didn’t learn in school. Folks were impressed, and her business was born. Nut butters – sunflower, almond and peanut – were ground as ingredients for the granolas, so they became a natural second product.
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THE PARLOUR Whether they’re making timeless flavors like chocolate or a Southern-inspired seasonal favorite (hello, sweet potato!), coowners Yoni and Vanessa Mazuz craft each batch with the same passion they had several years ago when they made ice cream at home to share with friends.
DURHAM DISTILLERY If you’re nuts about chocolate, then we have a treat for you. Our local gin distillery also offers three varieties of “Damn Fine Liqueurs” – coffee, mocha and this option, chocolate. Raleigh’s Videri Chocolate Factory supplies the dark chocolate (more than 26 pounds go into each batch), which is blended with cream, turbinado sugar and Madagascar vanilla. We prefer ours over ice cream, but add it to any dessert or dessert cocktail, or simply enjoy over ice!
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COUNTER CULTURE COFFEE Drinking local isn’t as straightforward as eating local. “The reality is, there’s no local coffee in the United States,” says Brett Smith, president of Counter Culture, whose headquarters are in Durham. “This isn’t a product until we do something to it,” he says of roasting, which the company does to the tune of 40,000 pounds per week, including limited-edition offerings and a special holiday coffee.
BULL CITY BURGER & BREWERY Eating a Bull City burger that is comprised of 100 percent pasture-raised, ground-in-house-daily, North Carolina beef is almost a rite of passage for new Durhamites. (Go, now, if you haven’t yet.) Like most everything else on the menu, nearly all the sauces are house-made (ketchup is the exception). Many of them incorporate the brewry’s beer, like the Kick of the Bull spicy mustard. “It’ll clear your sinuses for sure,” owner Seth Gross says.
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For the best of the ’wurst, CEOs Tina Prevatte and Jennifer Curtis source meat from local, pasture-raised livestock producers committed to the humane treatment of animals. To keep the hand-tied sausages from splitting their natural casings during cooking, the company recommends avoiding high heat, preferably by letting them simmer in a nice pot of your favorite beer.
THE MAD POPPER Next time you host a movie night, you’re going to want to have options from The Mad Popper on hand. Flavors range from traditional butter and caramel to jalapeño cheddar and even fruity combos. Go ahead and purchase the gallon-sized Night-In Tin to get a discount on refills!
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TASTE NORTHERN DURHAM / NEAR INTERSTATE 85 GUESS ROAD Northgate Mall - 1058 W. Club Blvd. Fast Food •A & D Buffalo’s •Baja Shack •Cajun Café •Chef’s House •Chopsticks •Cinnamonster •The Cookie Store •Esmeralda’s Cafe •Greek Cuisine •Haagen-Dazs/Planet Smoothie •Lucky Chicken •Mickey’s Chicken & Fish •Pretzel Twister •Randy’s Pizza Express •Subway •Tomo Japan Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare in a cozy atmosphere. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005 La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578; lacacerolanc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious Thai-food experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539 HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill 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
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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 HILLANDALE ROAD (EXIT 174-A) Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family-operated & chef driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com BR
El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijtas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-309-4543; el-corral.net 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 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 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Que A staple in the community since 1952, this barbecue restaurant serves up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocksbbq.com Picnic Locally sourced, Eastern whole-hog barbecue. 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
Silver Spoon Restaurant Diner fare and Southern breakfast served all day. Try a “Golden Royal Skillet” (loaded homefries). 5230 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-479-7172 BR
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NEAR DOWNTOWN BROAD STREET Joe Van Gogh 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 Watts Grocery A Durham native, chef Amy Tornquist artfully develops Southern-inspired dishes with seasonal, local ingredients, like the shrimp and fish stew, which appears in summer and fall. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040 BR Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza andsushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 ERWIN ROAD Another Broken Egg Cafe Unique breakfast and lunch menu including cinnamon roll french toast and “Popeye’s Favorite” 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
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
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
Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-2861875; cosmiccantina.com
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This area is home to more than 100 food trucks, and many of them are based in Durham. Follow some of them on Twitter to find out where they’re parked today.
Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around awardwinning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick” burgers. 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800
American Meltdown @AmericanMLTDWN Baguetteaboutit @baguettaboutit
Dale’s Indian Cuisine Traditional Indian food like garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and matar paneer. 811 Ninth St.; 919286-1760; dalesindiancuisine.net
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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 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. 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
OnlyBurger Guacamaya (Chubby’s Tacos) @onlyburger Fresh Mexican favorites like OF DURHAM 2016 Pie Pushers burritos, nachos and salads @piepushers with daily specials, a salsa BR bar and the “Chubbychanga.” Porchetta M, NC • 919-286-1987 BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING Parizade 748 Ninth St.; 919-286-4499; @Porchettardu TTERBAKESHOP.COM SALADELIA.COM Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish guacamayafreshmex.com Soomsoom Pita Pockets The Mad Hatter’s Cafe tangine, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and a vegetable @SoomsoomPita & Bakeshop caponata made with quinoa. 2200 W. Main St.; Happy + Hale Scratch-made pastries, 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com Sympathy for the Deli Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, organic salads, sandwiches @Sympathy4Deli smoothies, cocktails and coldand wraps, with breakfast NINTH STREET DISTRICT Will & Pop’s pressed juice. 703B Ninth St.; all day and delicious Banh’s Cuisine @willandpops 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com brunch every weekend Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian BR WINNER Award-winning cakes. specials. Cash only! 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; Heavenly Buffaloes madhatterbakeshop.com blu seafood and bar Chicken wings (bone-in and BR OF DURHAM Upscale seafood restaurant boneless), as well as vegan 2016 featuring innovative nuggets in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including regional classics and a sweet Thai coconut chili, peri peri and Jamaican jerk. complete oyster menu. Try Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; DURHAM, NC • 919-286-1987 the crab mac and cheese! heavenlybuffaloes.com BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT MADHATTERBAKESHOP.COM 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; Alivia’s Durham Bistro 919-286-9777; Juju European-style bistro with breakfast, pub fare and bluseafoodandbar.com Asian fusion tapas upscale dinner options including paprika sweet including selections like potato fries and risotto. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; crispy Texas wild aliviasdurhambistro.com BR Blue Corn Cafe boar dumplings and Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, Clouds Brewing chicken fried oysters. Try organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; American favorites with a German flare. Try the the crispy Brussels sprouts! bluecorncafedurham.com “Clouds Burger” with a half beef, half bratwurst patty 737 Ninth St.; 919-286-3555; or “BEER-ger” with beer-bacon-onion jam. 905 W. jujudurhamcom BR Main St., Ste. 22; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com Burger Bach BR Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Locopops burgers and fresh-cut fries. Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos Gourmet frozen pops in a 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417; variety of rotating flavors 919-973-4416 elrodeonc.com like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and The Federal Cocoa Cinnamon malted milk ball. 2604A Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fed Burger Local shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and Hillsborough Rd.; au Poivre” with fries. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; lattes such as the “Lion in the Sun” with rose water and 919-286-3500; thefederal.net BR cardamom. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com ilovelocopops.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
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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com
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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 Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap or pineapple shrimp fried rice. 905 W. Main St.; 919-680-4968; mtfujinc.com Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. First-timers should dedicate a good chunk of an afternoon to this delight. Try the No. 26. 112 S. Duke St.; 919 683-3200; parkerandotis.com
includes charcuterie and cheese boards, chicken liver mousse and varied desserts. 117 E. Main St.; 919-294-4825; barbrunello.com
DURHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. Saturdays, 8am-noon (AprilNov.), 10am-noon, (Dec.-March); Wednesdays, 3:30-6pm (midApril-mid-Oct.) 919-667-3099; durhamfarmersmarket.com; info@durhamfarmersmarket.com SOUTH DURHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 N.C. 55; Saturdays, 8am-noon (AprilOct.), 9am-noon (Nov.-March) southdurhamfarmersmarket.org; 919-903-1570 DURHAM ROOTS FARMERS’ MARKET Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Nov.) durhamroots.org; 919-451-6688; durhamrootsfm@gmail.com DUKE FARMERS’ MARKET Duke Medical Center, behind Searle Center; Friday, 11am-2pm (April-Sept.); Duke Regional Hospital, Employee Entrance; Tuesday, 3-6pm (May-Sept.) hr.duke.edu/wellness/ farmers-market
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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.; 919-956-7360; triangleseafood.com WAREHOUSE DISTRICT The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; 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
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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.; 984-4392220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor A variety of dishes meeting many dietary needs including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafels. Go with a group and get a couple items to share. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; motorcomusic. com/partslabor BR The Pit Fried pimento cheese, wholehog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style pork shoulder barbecue. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.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 Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com 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
MUSEUM. HOTEL.Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 317 W. Main St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com RESTAURANT. Piedmont BR
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Dashi Experience our new exhibition cooking inspired by local O PEN NI GHTLY Fin e Dr in k in g Seasonal Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with unique Dress Up, Speak Up: Costume and Confrontation ingredients. Try the beet-pickled M 4 PM TO 2 AM S i nc e 2 0 1 2 sakeFRO options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; eggs with pimento cheese, crispy We’ re expand i ng! dashiramen.com oysters or Mills Farm’s shortribs. 111 N Corcoran Street 919.956.6700 | 21cDurham.com 401 Foster St.; 919-683-1213; piedmontrestaurant.com BR Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican CITY CENTER DISTRICT cuisine; plates include 2 Zero 1 Restaurant pork carnitas, shrimp a la Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham diabla and chile relleno. Marriott Convention Center. 201 Foster St.; Don’t skip on the guac! 919-768-6000 200 N. Mangum St.; s ince 2012 919-956-2750; Alley Twenty Six dosperrosrestaurant.com This cocktail-centric bar offers a menu complete Littler with yellowfin tuna sliders Look for escarole, house spaghetti and guinea hen and meat-and cheese with herby dumplings on the menu at this small plates with selections restaurant with big tastes. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; like housemate duck littlerdurham.com pastrami. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-213-1267; Loaf alleytwentysix.com Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. Bagel Bar 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254 Homemade bagel varieties, lunch and breakfast sandwiches. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; Lucky’s Delicatessen 919-294-6661 Deli crafted by chef Matthew Kelly serves seasonal soups and sandwiches like garbanzo with chickpea Bar Brunello fritters and the super Reuben. 105 W. Chapel Hill St.; Featuring 25 wines by the glassCOMING and 60 by the bottle, SOON 919-864-8841; luckysdelinc.com as well as draft beers and ciders, the bar’s food menu
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M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.com Mateo Highly acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Great for a date night or night out with friends. Order a pitcher of the “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 New American cuisine with selections ranging from zucchini fries, rib-eye and barbecue shrimp. 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) and a blueberry cream cheese Danish. 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 Pompieri Pizza A 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.; 919-768-8830; thedurham.com/dining BR Revolution Contemporary global cuisine with local ingredients. Spanish-style charred octopus salad, cast-iron New York strip steak and fun tasting options. 107 W. Main St.; 919-956-9999; revolutionrestaurant.com 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, paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com 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 chetinad. 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/the-district-at-410 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. Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus othermeats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com
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Don’t forget about our local libations. Durham was recognized as one of “10 Untapped Beer Cities Poised to Blow Up” by Thrillist last year and was also ranked as No. 10 best brewery scene by FindTheHome. Many breweries and distilleries also offer tours! The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company Offerings include Krupnikas, a traditional Lithuanian style of spiced honey liqueur, plus four new liqueurs called Zaphod, Beebop, Beatnik and Jabberwock, all flavored with whole botanicals, herbs and spices. 803 D. Ramseur St.; 919-617-1746 Bull City Burger and Brewery Creators of many different styles of ales and lagers, you can usually find the Parrish Street Pale Ale or the Bryant Bridge Gateway Golden Ale on tap but check in at different points in the seasons for special variations of IPAs, stouts, pilsners and more. And try the Durhamer Ale! 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333 Bull City Ciderworks Five cider year-round mainstays include the Off Main, Sweet Carolina (made with local honey), Steep South (black tea and honey), Smooth Hoperator (dry hopped) and Rhiz Up! (fresh ginger), plus seasonal varieties that include ingredients like cherries and cinnamon. 305 S. Roxboro St. Bull Durham Beer Co. In 2015, the brewery began pouring at its location on the ballpark’s main concourse. It is the only beer company located at a Minor League Baseball stadium. 409 Blackwell St. Durham Distillery Specializing in gins – under the flagship name, Conniption, they have an American Dry and a Navy Strength – plus a line of liqueurs: a chocolate made with Videri chocolate, a coffee made with Slingshot coffee and a mocha that combines the two. 711 Washington St.; 919-937-2121 Durty Bull Brewing Co. Barrel-aged, sour and unconventional brews like a “Baltic Porter” wood aged with hints of vanilla and chocolate. Take a taste at the taproom or become a barrel club member. 206 Broadway St., Ste. 104; 919-688-2337 Fullsteam Brewery The frontrunner of the “plow-to-pint” movement, brewing both traditional and experimental beers that incorporate local farmed goods, heirloom grains and seasonal botanicals. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337 Honeygirl Meadery Hand-crafted meads – wines made with honey using botanicals and flowers – ranging in flavors from blueberry and strawberry to orange blossom and lavender. 105 Hood Street, Ste. 6; 919-399-3056 Mystic Bourbon Liqueur Bottled by Barrister & Brewer, this liqueur is handcrafted in small batches, combining mature bourbon with a blend of exotic spices using a centuries-old Scottish recipe. 1212 N. Mineral Springs Rd. Pebble Brook Craft Spirits Introduced their first spirit, an apple pie liqueur made in the Carolina mountain tradition, in 2015. 803 D. Ramseur St.; 919-757-6245 Ponysaurus Specializes in putting a new twist on traditional recipes of various styles of beer including IPAs, a Scottish ale and imperial stouts. 219 Hood St.; 844-369-7669
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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
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New York Post named Durham the foodie capital of the South in June, touting our diverse food landscape that includes “regional favorites like biscuits and barbecue to taste bud challengers such as beef tendon crackers and black garlic ice cream.” The article, written by Jennifer Ceaser, mentioned Scratch, Parker & Otis, Counter Culture Coffee, Pizzeria Toro, The Pit, The Nasher Cafe, Mateo, Counting House, Dashi and The Durham Hotel as spots to hit while visiting. These delicious dining establishments and more speak to the sentiment. Here’s extra reason for the buzz: Blue Ribbon Barista Lem Butler, who has worked with Counter Culture Coffee in Durham since 2007, won first place in the U.S. Barista Championship at the US Coffee Championships in Atlanta this spring. He is now the most decorated barista WINNER in the competition’s history, having previously won five regional titles.
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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 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 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 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 Wedgies Pizza dough-focused sandwich shop. 359 Blackwell St.; eatwedgies.com
Vegan Flava Cafe Vegan/vegetarian menu with selections like carrot tuna, curry lentils and “Flava Cakes” for Sunday brunch. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-960-1832; veganflavacafe.com BR UNIVERSITY DRIVE 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.; 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
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Wine-ers OF DURHAM OF DURHAM Wine Spectator recognized Fairview 2016 2016 Dining Room, Ruth’s Chris Steak DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) NanaTaco House, Rue Cler and Piedmont with Restaurant Awards of Excellence Inventive taqueria that BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING Fairview Dining Room for their dedicationDURHAM, to wine. NC • 919-286-1987 features locally produced MADHATTERBAKESHOP.COM SALADELIA.COM Seasonally inspired Cheers to Cheerwine meats and veggies. Enjoy contemporary cuisine with Celebrity chef Alton Brown was so smitwith margarita in hand. ten with Mateo’s Cheerwine sangria that selections like bourbon 2512 University Dr.; he attempted his own version, which glazed pork chops and pan 919-489-8226; nanataco.com you can check out on altonbrown.com/ seared NC grouper. Located cheerwine-sangria-recipe. inside the Washington Duke Brew News Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Ponysaurus Brewing Co. was listed as one The Original Q Shack Blvd.; 919-493-6699; of the Thrillist’s “11 Best College Town “BBQ tender as a washingtondukeinn.com Breweries in America.” mother’s love,” includes Diners’ Choice signature chile-rubbed beef OpenTable named Durham restaurants Foster’s Market brisket and Carolina pork M Sushi, Counting House, NanaSteak Brought to you by acclaimed cookbook author Sara shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; and Mateo as four of their Top 10 Diners’ Foster, fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Choice Winners for the Raleigh, 919-402-4227; Also pick up specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Durham and Chapel Hill area. theqshackoriginal.com Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR #Winning Bon Appétit named The Restaurant at Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant The Durham as one of its 50 best new German-inspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Saké Bomb Asian Bistro restaurants in America for 2016. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, weiner Authentic Asian bistro and sake bar; enjoy specialty rolls That’s Some Pig schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. 2706 Durham-Chapel like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. Picnic was listed by TIME magazine as Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com one of “The 8 Best BBQ Spots in the Carolinas,” noting the restaurant’s commitment to using heritage-breed pigs raised Kanki on a farm only a few miles away. Saladelia Cafe Steak, chicken and seafood Dean’s List Delicious, healthy, cooked on hibachi grills, The Original Q Shack was listed in QSR homemade food plus an extensive sushi magazine’s “The 10 Most Iconic College with an espresso and organic menu. Come for a show! Restaurants in America.” smoothie bar, scratch-made 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; A Weekend to Indulge pastries, gourmet 919-401-6908; kanki.com Vivian Howard of PBS show “A Chef’s Life” sandwiches, salads and included Scratch as one of her essential soups. Open for dine-in or experiences when visiting the Triangle, The Refectory Cafe recommending the Shaker lemon pie and carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill doughnut muffin, in a VisitNC.com post. 919-489-5776; Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR saladelia.com BR Distinguished Donuts Monuts Donuts was listed as one Sitar Indian Cuisine of the South’s best doughnut shops Tacos Nacos Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices, in a Southern Living travel article. Tacos, papusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; with daily lunch buffets and a weekend dinner buffet. 919-267-8226 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR
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MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Amante Gourmet Pizza Gourmet pizzas and calzones. Try the “Via Bianco.” 3825 S. Roxboro Rd.; 919-572-2345; amantepizza.com 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 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 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 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 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 Guacamaya (Chubby’s Tacos) Fresh mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.” 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919489-4636 guacamayafreshmex.com Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com.
Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu, as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Pale + Porter Public House Modern American cuisine and cocktails, locally sourced. Beef puff pastries, house oven-roasted turkey sandwich and shrimp and grit cakes. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-5448585; paleandporter.com Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.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
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West 94th Street Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com
Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches. Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 106; 919-797-0497 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
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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
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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.; 919-220-6040 HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Mattie B’s Public House Housemade burgers, N.Y.-style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 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
SOUTHPOINT CROSSING Ai Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Hibachi dishes and buy-one-get-one sushi. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-998-3988; aifujijapanese.com Primal Food & Spirits Gluten-free restaurant featuring wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonal sides with craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com BR
NEAR SOUTHPOINT HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries. 105 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com City Barbecue Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com 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
THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA American Meltdown Signature gourmet melts; sides and desserts. Southpoint; 919-473-6358; americanmeltdown.org Bruster’s 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. Also ask about the houseinfused spirits. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; BR 919-316-1818
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Town Hall Burger and Beer “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and “Fries Poutine.” 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com 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 Spice & Curry Traditional Indian, buffet-style or off the menu. 2105 E. N.C. 54; 919-544-7555; spicencurry.net
RTP 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 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
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
Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kabobs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR
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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
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ALSO CHECK OUT THESE AREA RESTAURANTS … 411 West The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy 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 Alberello Café & Market Market Featuring Florentine sandwiches, housemade pastas, from scratch desserts and more. 72 Chapelton Ct.; 984234-3017; alberellonc.com Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com Breadmen’s A variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads, as well as daily soup and casserole specials. Breakfast served all day; vegetarian options; outdoor dining. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com BR Breakaway Cafe A casual “cycling-inspired” cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates, along with Counter Culture coffee and Maple View ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co
B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus inspired cocktails. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Capp’s Pizzeria Artisan pizzas that are hand-crafted and wood-fired, utilizing local ingredients. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 914-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com
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Dunk & Slide at Whole Foods Market Grab a coffee, breakfast all day and a vegan burger from the bar. Sushi, pizza, sandwiches and more. 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983; wholefoodsmarket.com
Coco Bean Coffee Shop An independent, locally owned coffee shop offering Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and a variety of baked goods. 1114 Environ Way; 919-883-9003; cocobeancoffeeshop.com
Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with fresh, local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com
Crepe Traditions Sweet and savory crepes, coffee and espresso. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 919-391-9999; crepetraditions.com BR
elements Cuisine that combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com
Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com BR
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Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, “Hoppin’ John” and jalapeno-cheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com
Chronic Tacos Mexican grill utilizing authentic recipes. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984-999-4803; eatchronictacos.com
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Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine. 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-967-9784; glasshalfullcarrboro.com
Moon Asian Bistro An Asian fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet and sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way. Ste. 100; 919-869-7894
Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 35 years. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com
Squid’s The menu of fresh seafood options includes woodgrilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com
Oakleaf Farm-to-table menu specializing in French and Italian cuisine. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6303; oakleafnc.com
Jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. 1201 Raleigh Rd.; 919-960-0555; jujuberestaurant.com
Pazzo! Italian cuisine, takeout pizza. 700 Market St.; 919-929-9984; pazzo-restaurant.com
Venable Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com BR
Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels. 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, including a country breakfast and lunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com BR Mediterranean Deli Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com
Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads. 39 West St.; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. 112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-3663; rootcellarchapelhill.com BR
Spanky’s A Chapel Hill institution since 1977, the American bar and grill serves hamburgers, brown sugar baby back ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com BR
Vespa Innovative Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a setting that can accommodate parties, receptions and special events. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600; vespanc.com Yopop Frozen Yogurt Ice cream, smoothies and self-serve frozen yogurt. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-537-8229; yopops.com Yogurt Pump Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors like mocha java and red velvet. Non-fat, low-fat and no-sugaradded available. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com
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OUT AND ABOUT These annual events and festivals celebrate our city’s dynamic culture, arts, music, food and more! JANUARY
KwanzaaFest The African-American Dance Ensemble’s annual Kwanzaa festival features a children’s village – with dance classes, arts and crafts, and a face painter – plus drumming and dancing classes, food vendors, entertainment from dance ensembles and more. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St.; 919-560-2729; africanamericandanceensemble.org Carolina Godiva New Year’s Day Run The track club’s annual 8K fun run to get everyone back in shape after the holidays. Duke School, 3716 Erwin Rd.; 919-929-8582; carolinagodiva.org 68 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
Triangle Restaurant Week Twice a year, this weeklong celebration of culinary excellence has participating restaurants offering special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the finest cuisine in Durham and beyond. Also in June. trirestaurantweek.com RetroEpics Film Series Movies three hours or longer in all genres from 1920-1997. Also in July. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org
MLK - Black History Month Parade Floats, marching bands, step teams and more honoring the achievements of Dr. King and other African-Americans. The parade starts at W.G. Pearson Elementary School and ends at N.C. Central University; 919-680-0465; spectacularmag.com Durham Mardi Gras Celebration A parade in true New Orleans style that starts at CCB Plaza and heads to Motorco Music Hall, with lots of live music along the way at The Blue Note Grill, Fullsteam and The Pit. durhammardigras.com Hayti Heritage Film Festival Showcases diverse works of, by and about people of African descent through short and full-length films, supporting the talents of rising filmmakers and featuring classics as well. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org Native American Powwow Full day of traditional Native American dancing, singing, crafts, food and socializing. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad St.; 919-416-2849; ncssm.edu/calendar Nevermore Horror and Gothic Film Festival Created in 1999, this festival is a juried competition that programs brand-new genre films from around the world. More than 500 features and shorts have screened at the festival in its 17-year run. Accepting submissions for horror, science fiction, mystery, thriller and action-adventure, it has gained an international reputation as one of the premiere genre festivals in the U.S. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ nevermore
APRIL TASTE 2017 Presented by Durham Magazine and Chapel Hill Magazine, this four-day festival kicks off with the Grand Taste Experience at the Durham Armory with food and drink samples from the best restaurants and local artisans. (You’ll be “Thanksgivingfull” by the end.) In 2017, you’ll see TASTE grow a bit, with an additional Grand Taste and various other pop-up events added to the weekend lineup. A portion of the proceeds supports the East Durham Children’s Initiative. Various locations; 919-933-1551; tastetheevent.com
Great Human Race This fundraiser, a 5K run/walk and timed race, benefits more than 100 nonprofit organizations. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-613-5101; thevolunteercenter.org CROP Walk Combines fun and fundraising to benefit hungry people throughout the world. Durham’s event is the third largest CROP Hunger Walk in the U.S. Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr.; 919-451-7203; durhamcropwalk.org Living History Civil War Surrender Commemoration Commemorating the end of the Civil War with lectures and special tours. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; 919-383-4345; bennettplacehistoricsite.com Duke Gardens Spring Plant Sale Expert advice from staff horticulturists and master gardeners, plus specialized plant vendors. Also in the fall (September). Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; 919-684-3698; gardens.duke.edu Durham Bulls Baseball The Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays begin their minor league season at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (Through September.) DBAP, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-956-2855; durhambulls.com Durham Craft Market This outdoor market has more than 30 rotating artists who showcase their work every Saturday morning from April until November, plus at an additional holiday market in December. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; durhamcraftmarket.com Earth Day Festival Go green and enjoy a day filled with entertainment, hands-on environmental education workshops, sustainability vendors and more. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Durham Senior Games Designed to promote health year-round, this Olympic-style competition allows participants 50 years old and older the chance to participate in a wide range of events including literary and visual arts, croquet, table tennis, basketball, swimming, cycling, track and field, and more. Various locations in Durham; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Full Frame Documentary Film Festival This four-day international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema is celebrating its 20th year of welcoming filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to the Bull City, displaying more than 100 films as well as discussions and panels. Various locations; 919-687-4100; fullframefest.org DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017 69
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ANNUAL EVENTS N.C. Central University Jazz Festival Features the NCCU Jazz Ensemble and special guests. N.C. Central University, 1801 Fayetteville St.; 919-530-6100; nccu.edu Preservation Durham Home Tour Preservation Durham’s mission is to protect Durham’s historic assets – each year, it offers the public a glimpse into a different historic neighborhood or thematic group of historic properties. Various Durham locations; 919-682-3036; preservationdurham.org Piedmont Farm Tour Load up a car with your friends and family, choose the farms you’d like to visit and venture into the countryside for another year of self-guided tours. carolinafarmstewards.org/pft The Art of Cool Festival Nonprofit The Art of Cool Project, which showcases awardwinning, world-class jazz/roots musicians, hosts this event of jazzfilled musical entertainment. It features outdoor stages, four indoor venues, more than 30 performances and an indoor market for local vendors and artists. Various outdoor and indoor music venues in downtown Durham; aocfestival.org
MAY Durham Symphony Orchestra For this year’s concert, Maestro William Curry and the Durham Symphony Orchestra present a tribute to the music of the legendary Nina Simone, featuring vocalist Yolanda Rabun. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org Moogfest A synthesis of music, art and technology, the festival moved from Asheville to Durham last year, and is now an annual event. Talk 70 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
shop during the days with creative and technology professionals and jam out in the evenings to cutting-edge music. Various locations; moogfest.com The Doughman The team relay quadrathlon combines competitive eating with a traditional triathlon to raise money for SEEDS, Durham’s educational community garden. doughman.org Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival This African-American music and arts festival has been a tradition in Durham for more than 48 years and is one of the oldest cultural festivals in the state. A family-oriented event, it is meant to celebrate African and African-American history, culture and traditions. Durham County Stadium (Practice Field), 750 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Back Porch Music on the Lawn The free concert series features music from various genres including bluegrass, new acoustic, honky-tonk and folk-rock. Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of live bands under the Lucky Strike tower. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; 919-433-1566; americantobaccocampus.com Animal Protection Society Walk for the Animals A one-and-a-half-mile walk that raises awareness and funds for nearly 6,000 homeless, abandoned, neglected or abused animals cared for by local shelter APS of Durham each year. Duke’s East Campus; 919-560-0640; apsofdurham.org Brightleaf Square Concert Series Concert series features various music genres in the courtyard of this shopping district from May until September. Brightleaf Square, 905 W. Main St.; 919-682-9229; historicbrightleaf.com
Pork, Pickles and Peanuts A day of family activities celebrating N.C. food culture and history. This extremely tasty event includes barbecue and pie contests, giving festivalgoers the opportunity to vote for their favorites, plus face painting, crafts, games and raffles. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-477-5498; dukehomestead.org
American Dance Festival The largest and most influential modern dance festival in the world, featuring more than two dozen modern dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, teachers and students participating in classes and performances. Various locations; 919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org
Festival for the Eno One of the region’s premier Independence Day celebrations with music on four stages, craft artists, local foods and a beer garden – all on the banks on the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd.; 919-620-9099, ext. 203; enoriver.org/festival
Levitt Amp Durham Music Series Through the end of August, Durham Central Park presents a free concert series featuring rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz and soul music – rain or shine. Food trucks and craft beer will also be on site. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; 919-794-8194; durhamcentralpark.org
N.C. Juneteenth Celebration Celebrating the end of slavery, this is fun-filled, educational and uplifting day featuring live entertainment, food, vendors, exhibitors and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Corner of E. Main and Roxboro streets; 919-680-0465; spectacularmag.com Music in the Gardens Duke Performances showcases independent rock and roots music with local ties. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; 919-6844444; dukeperformances.duke.edu Rock the Park Durham Parks and Recreation offers this summer series till August that includes concerts and movies in Durham’s parks. Concerts are held from 6pm to 8pm and movies are held from 8:30pm to 11pm. Both are free and open to the public. Food vendors are available. Various Durham parks; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Beaver Queen Pageant This unique and often wacky – in a good way! – pageant started in 2005 when the construction of I-85 threatened the local Duke Park beavers. Contestants dress up in themed costumes, vying for the title of Beaver Queen by bribing the judges, all to benefit Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St.; beaverlodgelocal1504.org
JULY
Habitat Bull Moon Ride and Run A family-friendly, evening 5K run/walk and 12-mile bike ride through downtown to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-682-0516; riderunforhabitat.org Independence Day Celebration Celebrate patriotism and civic pride with Durham Parks and Recreation and the Durham Bulls! Attend the baseball game and enjoy a dynamic fireworks show after the last inning. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
AUGUST N.C. Gay and Lesbian Film Festival The second largest film festival in the Southeast and the largest cultural arts event serving the LGBT community in the Carolinas, with world premiere screenings and thousands of tickets sold each year. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff
SEPTEMBER Bull Durham Blues Festival Keeping the blues alive with the 30th annual celebration of the genre featuring local, national and international artists. Food trucks, vendors and fun for all. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org Science of Beer Part of the AfterHours (21 and older) program series, this Museum of Life and Science event features dozens of North Carolina brewers serving up samples, along with a dose of beer-making science. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org CenterFest The longest running street arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham, featuring paintings, photography, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, entertainment, food and fun. City Center; 919-560-2719; centerfest.durhamarts.org Harvest and Hornworm Festival Cultural and arts festival centered on tobacco harvesting, curing and related activities in the fields and at the barn. Featuring local artists, costumed interpreters, entertainment and refreshments. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-477-5498; dukehomestead.org Latino Fiesta and Soccer Challenge Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, this event features a larger soccer tournament across two fields, with awards for participants, food trucks, a family fun zone and more. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017 71
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Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands Hosted by local advertising agency McKinney, this rocking affair highlights bands from local companies, giving employees a chance to show their musical talents. Proceeds benefit a new charity each year. American Tobacco Amphitheater, 318 Blackwell St.; trianglebattle.com Latin American Film Festival Organized by the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill, this festival has featured work by Latin filmmakers from more than 20 countries in 13 languages, screening films and inviting speakers on issues such as migration and globalization. Various locations around Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh; 919-681-3883; latinfilmfestivalnc.com
Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo Run one mile, five miles or a half marathon while simultaneously raising money for Habitat for Humanity of Durham – then restore your energy with the downtown food truck rodeo, beer garden and kids’ zone. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; bullcityracefest.com
NOVEMBER North Carolina Comicon A large-scale, fan-favorite, multi-event convention celebrating comic books with panels, signings, workshops, costume contests and parties. Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St.; nccomicon.com
OCTOBER
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market A celebration of visual arts and fine crafts, featuring the work of numerous talented artists in multiple locations. Visitors can purchase fine art and crafts at many sites including Durham Arts Council, Vega Metals, the Durham Armory and more. The event also features live musical performances and food trucks. Downtown; 919-560-2787; durhamartwalk.com
Barktoberfest Celebrating all things canine, this event gives dog owners opportunities to “Play More” with your canine friend as well as learn about and support canine nonprofit agencies. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
Comiquest Film Festival A celebration of both comic book and superhero movies, from the ’70s through today, in conjunction with North Carolina Comicon. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org
N.C. Gay Pride Parade and Festival The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event in the fivestate area, the parade stretches two miles long and features more than 110 marching groups. The festival includes about 180 vendors each year. Duke’s East Campus and Ninth Street District; ncpride.org
Phoenix Fest Celebrate Durham’s Hayti community with a parade, vendors and food. Fayetteville St. and Elmira Ave.; 919-680-2878; phoenixfestdurham.com Pumpkin Patch Express Celebrate fall every Saturday and Sunday in October with pumpkins, crafts and a train ride. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org World Beer Festival More than 200 beers from 80 breweries hand out samples, plus beer appreciation, explorations of the use of certain ingredients and brewing methods, and information on selecting beers to enhance a culinary experience. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; worldbeerfestival.com DisAble the Label This community event held to honor residents of all ability levels during National Disability Employment Awareness Month includes performances, adaptive sports demonstrations, games, activities, giveaways, food and more. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
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DECEMBER Christmas by Candlelight A celebration of an 1870 Christmas with evening candlelight tours featuring period decorations, dancing, caroling, hot apple cider and other goodies. Duke Homestead Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.; 919-477-5498; dukehomestead.org Holiday Fun Fest A host of activities and events for the entire family including snow sledding, holiday performances, a community care corner, food and non-food vendors, a visit from Santa and more. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Kwanzaa Celebration An annual cultural community event with the marketplace, workshops, movement and music classes, food vendors, performers, candle lighting ceremony and a film. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org Santa Paws A holiday pet market, games, vendors and more for you and your furry friends. Durham Armory, 212 Foster St.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org
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Santa Train Take a nighttime train ride through a Christmas wonderland to meet Santa and his helpers – the holiday tradition celebrates its 40th anniversary this year! Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave.; 919-220-5429; lifeandscience.org Holiday Parade Watch dynamic floats and cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, community groups and more as they make their way through downtown. 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org N.C. Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays as the performance group brings the spirit of the season to Hayti. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org Senior Holiday Party A night of food, fellowship, entertainment and fun for adults older than 55. Each participant receives a special holiday gift. Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd.; 919-560-4355; dprplaymore.org Kwanzaa Held on the fifth day of Kwanzaa, this family-friendly event includes entertainment by local and regional artists. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St.; 919-354-2750; dprplaymore.org
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Lucky Strike Tower Lighting A uniquely Durham tradition, the annual lighting of the Lucky Strike tower includes local performers, holiday music and food. Be sure to also check the Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge display at Diamond View Park, which features trees that have been decorated by Triangle nonprofits in a contest for cash prizes for their respective organizations, as well as the 25-foottall Tree of Bikes located on the Burt’s Bees patio. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.; 919-433-1566; americantobaccocampus.com
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SHOWTIME You can catch a live performance or two nearly every day in Durham. Our cultural scene attracts internationally acclaimed musicians and popular Broadway productions as well as homegrown bands and local improv troupes – whatever your entertainment preferences, you’ll find it all in your new hometown.
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DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Commonly called DPAC (pronounced Dee-Pack), the largest of our city’s entertainment venues was recently ranked No. 3 in attendance among reporting theater venues in the U.S. by Pollstar magazine. In August 2016, the theater hit an attendance milestone of 3 million guests since its first curtain show in 2008 and entertained more than half a million guests in its latest (2015/16) season. The brightly lit glass structure in the heart of the city has become a symbol of the downtown renaissance. What goes on inside is just as luminous. Broadway hits such as “Mamma Mia!,” “Chicago” and “Finding Neverland” all are coming up this year. Music stars The Beach Boys, Get the Led Out and Celtic Woman will perform in 2017, as will comedy legends Brian Regan, Jay Leno and Steve Martin & Martin Short. 123 Vivian St.; 919-680-2787; dpacnc.com
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THE CAROLINA THEATRE If DPAC is the shiny new kid on the block, The Carolina Theatre is Durham’s grand dame. Built in 1926, it underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that preserved its Roaring Twenties charm while introducing modern comforts. Throughout the year, it’s home to festivals of all stripes, including the renowned Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, N.C. Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and, most recently, the music, art and technology festival, Moogfest. It also hosts the annual dark fantasy, horror film-themed Nevermore Festival and programs more than 60 concerts each year in all genres of music, while also hosting comedy tours, live podcast shows and more. Recent performers include musicians Kristin Chenoweth and Eric Johnson, and upcoming acts include Black Violin and Three Dog Night. It’s also one of the best places to catch art-house films often not found elsewhere. 309 W. Morgan St.; 919-560-3030; carolinatheatre.org
DUKE PERFORMANCES If you want art that’s new and pushes the boundaries in multiple genres, you need to familiarize yourself with the great work being done at Duke Performances. On this year’s schedule, you’ll find the return of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir,
The Carolina Theatre – the last remaining of the city’s original downtown theaters – celebrated its 90th anniversary this past year.
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14-time Grammy-winning producer Jerry Douglas and his bluegrass supergroup The Earls of Leicester, and chamber ensemble Arditti Quartet joined by guitarist Eliot Fisk. Catch Duke Performances’ productions at Duke Chapel (401 Chapel Dr.), Reynolds Industries Theater and Sheafer Lab Theater (125 Science Dr.), Nelson Music Room (1304 Campus Dr.), Baldwin Auditorium (1336 Campus Dr., at the intersection of Onslow St. and W. Markham Ave.), Page Auditorium (402 Chapel Dr.), Sarah P. Duke Gardens (420 Anderson St.) and the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr.), as well as other venues throughout the city. Ticket prices vary depending on the show. 919-684-4444; dukeperformances.org
HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER
A cultural and arts education venue with a mission to promote the African-American experience through programs that benefit the broader community, the center features a 400-seat historic performance hall and, whether it’s the Bull Durham Blues Festival, Hayti Heritage Film Festival, a Durham Symphony Orchestra performance, an art exhibition or poetry slam, Hayti is the epicenter of black arts and culture in our city. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-683-1709; hayti.org
MANBITES DOG THEATER If there’s an alpha dog in Durham’s grassroots theater scene, it would have to be the feisty, tenacious Manbites Dog Theater. Founded in 1987, it’s committed to plays that make you think. The theater prefers productions that haven’t been seen in the area before. They also try to tackle social issues and interesting experiments in theatrical form. Coming up this year are the regional premieres of the dramas “Bright Half Life” and “The Miraculous and the Mundane.” 703 Foster St.; 919-682-3343; manbitesdogtheater.org
COMMON GROUND THEATRE It’s worth the effort to seek out the building behind the two-story yellow house that Common Ground Theatre calls home. Many have discovered the “small space where big things are happening,” which celebrated its 12th anniversary this year. In addition to theater performances, the nonprofit also hosts some of the best improv in the Triangle. 4815-B Hillsborough Rd.; 919-384-7817; cgtheatre.com
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL Now preparing to celebrate its 84th year, this is one of the most august arts organizations in the country and a point of pride for all Durhamites. For six weeks every summer, dance companies from all over the world come to the Bull City to perform at a variety of locales. The festival also runs a year-round school for professionals and amateurs alike at its dance studios. 715 & 721 Broad St.;
919-684-6402; americandancefestival.org
WALLTOWN CHILDREN’S THEATRE Headquartered in Durham’s historic Walltown neighborhood, this performing arts nonprofit has been quietly helping to enrich the surrounding community and greater Durham through highquality classes, summer camps, and productions. Celebrating its 16th year, the organization is committed to leading with the arts and training students to be masters of the crafts in dance, music, singing, acting and mentorship. They perform throughout the year at various venues in the city, including: DPAC and the PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council. 1225 Berkeley St.; 919-286-4545; walltownchildrenstheatre.org
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INTIMATE MUSIC VENUES BEYÙ CAFFÈ Part coffee shop, part restaurant and bar, and part jazz club, this downtown venue (pronounced be-you) has become a fixture for the Bull City jazz scene, bringing in both local and nationally renowned artists. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com ALIVIA’S DURHAM BISTRO Nestled squarely in the historic and happening Brightleaf District, this popular hangout boasts a spacious outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying live music in a relaxed setting. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; aliviasdurhambistro.com AMERICAN TOBACCO AMPHITHEATRE Host to the Back Porch Music on the Lawn Series, the festive Lucky Strike Tower Lighting and other live outdoor music performances. 300 Blackwell St., Ste. 104; 919-433-1566; americantobaccocampus.com THE BLUE NOTE GRILL This popular restaurant combines nightly live music with a Southern-style menu that includes slow-and-low smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs, barbecue, chicken and burgers. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com MOTORCO MUSIC HALL A venue with a huge patio and street food restaurant, near the renovated Durham Athletic Park, that celebrates the best in music and local events and can accommodate more than 500 people. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; motorcomusic.com THE PINHOOK A haven for indie rock, dance parties, open mics, karaoke, DJs, in the heart of downtown. 117 W. Main St.; 919-667-1100; thepinhook.com THE SHED This revolutionary club is aimed at putting the artists and their music first. The intimate, 50 person-capacity space focuses on providing a zero-commission performance venue for local and a few touring musicians. A haven for new musicians, it also serves as a spot for the community to get involved with grassroots music and the community arts movement. Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St., Ste. 130; 732-570-2935; shedjazz.com
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GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
CULTURE CLUB
Take a guided tour with fellow art lovers at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University on Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Whether you’re looking to decorate your new abode, are in need of a souvenir or just want to escape in an exhibit for a few hours, Durham has a diverse array of museums and galleries to explore
MUSEUMS
21c Museum Hotel 111 N. Corcoran St. 919-956-6700 21cmuseumhotels.com/durham Bennett Place 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. 919-383-4345 bennettplacehistoricsite.com Duke Basketball Museum & Sports Hall of Fame (Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center) 306 Towerview Rd. goduke.com
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Duke Homestead State Historic Site 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. 919-477-5498 dukehomestead.org The Carolina Theatre Historic Exhibit 309 W. Morgan St. 919-560-3030 carolinatheatre.org Hayti Heritage Center 804 Old Fayetteville St. 919-683-1709 hayti.org Historic Stagville 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. 919-620-0120 stagville.org
Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography (West Point on the Eno City Park) 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-471-1623, ext. 2 enoriver.org Museum of Durham History 500 W. Main St. 919-246-9993 museumofdurhamhistory.org Museum of Life and Science 433 W. Murray Ave. 919-220-5429 lifeandscience.org Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 2001 Campus Dr. 919-684-5135 nasher.duke.edu
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GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS The Museum of Life and Science is a no-brainer when it comes to planning quality playtime. The new Hideaway Woods – a two-acre, forested playground with tree houses, a flowing stream and nature sculptures by local artist Patrick Dougherty – are begging to be explored!
North Carolina Central University Art Museum 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-530-6211 nccu.edu/artmuseum
ART & CRAFT GALLERIES
The Vincent and Ethel Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection 1825 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-599-3791 simonettitubacollection.com
Artful Greetings 2104 Riddle Rd. 919-598-7599 artfulgreetings.com
West Point Mill 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. 919-471-1623 enoriver.org
Arete Frame Gallery 717 Iredell St. 919-286-7607 areteframegallery.com
Bull City Art and Frame Company (Brightleaf Square) 905 W. Main St., Ste. 20F 919-680-4278 bullcityartandframecompany.com Bull City Arts Collaborative 401-B1 Foster St. 919-949-4847 bullcityarts.org
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The Carrack Modern Art 947 E. Main St. 919-294-8605 thecarrack.org Carolina Stained Glass Inc. 3305 Guess Rd. 919-620-8117 carolinastainedglass.com Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University (four galleries) 1317 W. Pettigrew St. 919-660-3663 documentarystudies.duke.edu Claymakers 705 Foster St. 919-530-8355 claymakers.org
Durham Craft Market (Durham Central Park) 501 Foster St. durhamcraftmarket.com
Craven Allen Gallery 1106½ Broad St. 919-286-4837 cravenallengallery.com
Durham Fruit & Produce Company 305 S. Dillard St. facebook.com/305sdillardst
Cricket Forge 214 Hunt St. 919-680-3513 cricketforge.com
Golden Belt 807 E. Main St. 919-967-7700 goldenbeltarts.com
Durham Art Guild – SunTrust Gallery (Durham Arts Council Building) 120 Morris St. 919-560-2713 durhamartguild.org
HappymessART Studios 718 Iredell St. 919-286-9763 happymessart.com
Durham Artists Movement 111 W. Parrish St. 919-727-9428 durhamforall.org/dam Durham Arts Council Allenton, Ella Fountain Pratt and Semans Galleries 120 Morris St. 919-560-2787 durhamarts.org Durham Arts Council Clay Studio (Northgate Mall) 1058 W. Club Blvd. 919-560-2726 durhamarts.org
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Hue Studios at the Arts Annex 404 Gattis St. duuvisarts.org/arts-annex James Kennedy Galleries (Brightleaf Square) 905 W. Main St. 919-682-1040 jameskennedyantiques.com
500 W. Main Street Downtown Durham
John Hope Franklin Center for Interdisciplinary & International Studies 2204 Erwin Rd. 919-668-1923 jhfc.duke.edu The Koi Gallery 605 Jackson St. 919-682-4403 thekoigallerydurham.weebly.com
museumofdurhamhistory.org (919) 246-9993
Your destination for information and activities for the entire family!
Liberty Arts Sculpture Studio & Foundry 918 Pearl St. 802-347-3278 libertyartsnc.org
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Durham Arts Place 305 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-491-4625 durhamartsplacelgbtq.wordpress.com
Sharing Durham’s stories
Visit us today to find your favorite books, ebooks, magazines, CDs or DVDs; attend a program for children, teens or adults; enjoy free Wi-Fi and access to computers; or book a community event in a meeting room. For more information or to find your neighborhood library, visit durhamcountylibrary.org
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Clear Vue Glass 502 Rigsbee Ave. 919-682-5597 clearvueglass.com
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
Louise B. Jones Brown Gallery (Bryan Center at Duke University) 101 Bryan Center duuvisarts.org/brown-gallery
Monkey Bottom Collaborative 609 Trent Dr. 919-475-1943 themonkeybottom.blogspot.com
National Humanities Center 7 T.W. Alexander Dr. 919-549-0661 nationalhumanitiescenter.org
Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery (Hayti Heritage Center) 804 Old Fayetteville St. 919-683-1709 hayti.org
Nancy Tuttle May Studio 1104 N. Gregson St. 919-688-8852 nancytuttlemay.com
Pleiades Art Gallery 109 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-797-2706 pleiadesartdurham.com
Naomi Studio and Gallery 711 Iredell St. 919-451-8292 naomistudioandgallery.com
Power Plant Gallery 320 Blackwell St., Ste. 100 919-660-3622 powerplantgallery.org
The Makery 401 W. Geer St. 919-381-6306 themakeryatmercury.com
Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Gallery 413 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-7777 rpssalondurham.com Room 100 Gallery (Golden Belt) 807 E. Main St., Building 3 919-560-2713 durhamartguild.org Rosenzweig Gallery (Judea Reform Congregation) 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-489-7062 judeareform.org/about-us-x/ rosenzweig-gallery The Scrap Exchange – Green Gallery 2050 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-688-6960 scrapexchange.org SPECTRE Arts 1004 Morning Glory Ave. 919-213-1441 spectrearts.org Super G Print Lab 105 Hood St., Ste. 4 durhamsupergraphic.com Supergraphic 807 E. Main St., Ste. 6-100 durhamsupergraphic.com Through This Lens 303 E. Chapel Hill St. 919-687-0250 throughthislens.com UNEXPOSED Microcinema 105 Hood St. 352-318-5872 Vega Metals 214 Hunt St. 919-688-8267 vegametals.com Zola Craft Gallery 626-B Ninth St. 919-286-5112 zolacraftgallery.com
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
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ur area is home to impressive retailers, forward-looking startups and a host of social enterprises. Durham was recently ranked as one of the top 10 cities in the nation for black entrepreneurs, for women entrepreneurs, for millennial entrepreneurs and for creative people in general. We’re the fifth-best city for small business taxes according to consumer service website Thumbtack, and we were recently recognized as the No. 4 metro for venture capital investment per capita by the Martin Prosperity Institute. Here, some of our business owners share how they got their start.
JENNINGS BRODY At 16, Jennings started working as a gift wrapper at Williams-Sonoma. She adored it and worked her way up to interim store manager. She later spent years as a sales representative for another gourmet foods company before she hatched her first plan as an entrepreneur for her Peabody Place mainstay Parker & Otis, a bustling hub for both food and retail seven days a week. At the time, she had zero experience as a shop owner. Even with a loan from Self-Help, she had to max out five credit cards for capital. Most of the marketing was word-of-mouth started at The Federal down the street, when she and her husband, Jonathan
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Parker & Otis, Chet Miller and Tiny
Kea, would
collapse into a booth for dinner when they were too tired to cook themselves. Back then, Parker & Otis only needed five workers on busy Sundays; now, the long lines call for at least a dozen. “You need a lot of love. You have to believe in what you’re doing,” Jennings says. “You also need a sense of humor. And you need patience.” DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017 83
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TOM FERGUSON Rise Biscuits & Donuts When you’re in Tom’s kitchen, these are the rules: Be clean. Be on time. Go fast. He’ll be teaching those tenets to many more North Carolina cooks in the coming months, as new franchise locations of his Rise Biscuits & Donuts pop up across the state.
In this new phase of his career, he’s able to watch, train and correct new staff before every store opening – and before they’re hit with the legendary Rise weekend breakfast rush. It’s “extremely rewarding,” he says. Early in his own culinary career, Tom crisscrossed the country nine times, chasing down who might be willing to mentor him. He often relocated without a solid job offer,
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determined to learn from the best. When it came time to work with partners to open his own businesses – highly successful ventures like OnlyBurger and Durham Catering Co. – “maybe it sounds a little cheesy,” he says, but he found that the most important elements are love and respect. “If we’re respectful at each crossroads we come to ... maybe it slows down the progression a bit, but it feels better,” Tom says. “I can sleep at night that way.” So far, they’ve turned down 40% of franchise applicants – Tom wants to make sure every Rise franchisee shares his ethos wholeheartedly. He’s also working behind the scenes to make sure all locations are reliably tasty. A special online portal for chefs ensures consistent recipes at every location. He’s
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A word from the wise on starting a business: “Don’t be scared to bring on partners because you can’t do it by yourself,” Tom says.
system that would benefit his life. As an offensive guard on the Duke football team, Zach had to manage his schedule as both an athlete and a student, and so he came up with the idea to create a shared, online calendar to assist athletics staff in better managing their student-athletes’ time. “It’s kind of a typical startup story,” Zach says. “I had a problem in my life that
I wanted to solve, and I solved it. Then my father said to me, ‘You know, if Duke has this problem, then other people have this problem, [and] they would probably pay for you to solve that problem.’” Zach was introduced to software developer Shaun Powell a short while later, and the pair created Teamworks, a mobile software platform designed to streamline
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Teamworks In his sophomore year at Duke University, Zach was assigned a class project: Conceptualize a web-based software
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personally overseen the opening of all locations in the Triangle. And even as he teaches others, Tom still searches out mentors himself. But the skill sets he’s seeking that have changed. Now he looks for insight from professionals who have successfully opened multiple restaurants, for example – new mentors for a new chapter in his career. “I don’t have this need to be perceived as knowing everything,” Tom says, “so I’m not afraid to ask for advice.”
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communication, operations and information for coaches, administrators, athletic trainers, academic advisors and student-athletes. So why did he choose Durham as the company’s headquarters? “In terms of starting a business, it’s a great environment,” he says. “You have a lot of really talented people. You’ve got a ton of universities, the Division I schools – N.C. State, UNC,
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Bee Downtown got its start at the American Tobacco Campus when founder and fourth-generation beekeeper Leigh-Kathryn asked Michael Goodmon – vice president of real estate at Capitol Broadcasting, which revitalized the campus – if she could place a hive on ATC’s rooftop while she was serving as an intern there. Michael loved the idea, introduced her to the folks at ATCheadquartered Burt’s Bees (where LeighKathryn installed a clear, observatory beehive near their front door), and the concept behind Bee Downtown bloomed from there. The startup has since installed and maintained beehives for 19 businesses throughout the Triangle, including Durham-based Runaway, Bull Durham Beer
Where to Get Started Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce 300 W. Morgan St., Ste. 1400 919-328-8700 durhamchamber.org Downtown Durham Inc. 115 Market St., Ste. 213 919-682-2800 downtowndurham.com Economic Development Office of Economic and Workforce Development 807 E. Main St., Ste. 5-100 919-560-4965 durhamnc.gov Licensing Finance Department 101 City Hall Plaza 919-560-4455 durhamnc.gov
Co., Honeygirl Meadery, American Underground, EDCI/LEAP Academy and Durham Public
Schools’ Hub Farm. The hives, which house
50,000 bees each, serve to help rebuild honey bee populations and simultaneously provide a sustainable marketing tool for
the companies who purchase them. “With more emphasis than ever being placed on corporate sustainability,” Leigh-Kathryn says, “partnering with Bee Downtown allows businesses to show customers their commitment to the environment.”
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Durham Technical Community College — Small Business Center 400 W. Main St. 919-536-7241 durhamtech.edu/sbc N.C. Institute for Minority Economic Development 114 W. Parrish St. 919-956-8889 ncimed.org Small Business and Technology Development Center NCCU School of Business 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-530-7386 sbtdc.org/offices/nccu
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SCHOOLS Durham Academy students can choose from 44 athletic teams in 20 different sports. The school enrolled more than 1,200 students in Pre-K through grade 12 in the 2016/17 school year.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS DIRECTORY ACTON ACADEMY DURHAM 1201 W. Woodcroft Pkwy., Durham 919-241-3411 actonacademydurham.org Focus We use an innovative project-based approach to prepare students for the 21st century. We equip students with the skills, experiences and tools to passionately pursue academic excellence and change the world. Grades K-8 (expanding to high school in 2018) Total Enrollment 12 (and growing) Student/Faculty Ratio 6 to 1 Yearly Tuition $9,750 Special Requirements Application fee of $50, interview for middle school students. BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190 bcacrusaders.org
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CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040 camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 120-130 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $10,300-$13,950; Merit scholarships for academically gifted students Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit. Application fee is $50. CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625 cghsnc.org Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment Approx 1500 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition $10,340-$14,340 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay. CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 cfsnc.org Focus A vibrant and inclusive learning community inspired by Quaker values that empowers students to think critically, creatively and independently. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 500 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $11,860-$19.960 Special Requirements Families should apply the year before they would like to enroll their child – by Jan. 4 for Pre-K through lower school first year and by Jan. 15 for lower school second year through upper school. A written application, teacher recommendations, transcripts (for Upper School applicants), parent tour, parent interview and student visit are required. CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873 caryacademy.org Focus A college preparatory school integrating the best of traditional education with new and emerging technologies. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 760 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $21,320 and new student fee is $2,000 Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts and teacher recommendation. Applications for 2017-18 school year will be online in September 2016.
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Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 195 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $6,585; Middle, $7,266 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.
MEET THE SUPERINTENDENT returned to Durham Public Schools in July 2014 as superintendent. He began his education career as a special education teacher in Washington, D.C. He served as principal of City Lights, a school for at-risk students in Washington, and New Hope Elementary School in Orange County, N.C. After six years as associate superintendent for academic services with DPS, he was superintendent of Franklin County Schools from 2004 to 2009. He joined the staff of the Children’s Defense Fund to become coordinator of the Cradle to Prison Pipeline Campaign in 2009. In July 2010, Dr. L’Homme was named superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., leading 96 schools that served more than 27,000 students. Dr. L’Homme and his wife, Margaret, have three daughters and four grandsons. Dr. Bert L’Homme
DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASSROOM TEACHERS Approx. 2,400
AVERAGE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Elementary 531
TEACHERS’ AIDES Total 560 FAST FACTS Northern High principal Matt Hunt was a finalist for the 2016 North Carolina Principal of the Year.
Middle 635 High 835
Graduation rate is 80.7%.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE K 19 1st 16 2nd 18 3rd 19 4th & 5th 15 6th & 7th 24 8th 22
48.7% of students proficient on ACT. Hillside High School produced two Gates Millennium Scholars and a Coca-Cola Scholar.
STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO K-2nd 19:1 3rd-8th 20:1 9th-12th 24:1
Four DPS middle schools named 2016 Schools to Watch by The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform: Carrington, Lakewood Montessori, Rogers-Herr and Githens.
CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955 chapelhillcoop@yahoo.com
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Focus The CHCP mission is to partner with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited and has a Five Star License. Grades Pre-K Total Enrollment 55 Student/Faculty Ratio 2-y/o, 6:1; 3-y/o, 7:1; 4- and 5-y/o, 8:1 Yearly Tuition Tuition rates vary depending on age and enrollment status; Half day, three-quarter day or full day options. Special Requirements None CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL INFANT AND TODDLER SITE 110 N. Elliot Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-0220 infantandtoddler110@gmail.com Focus The CHCP mission is to partner with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited and has a Five Star License. Grades Infant-2 years Total Enrollment 28 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 3:1; Toddlers, 4:1; 2-y/o, 6:1 Yearly Tuition Tuition rates vary, depending on age and enrollment status; Half day, three-quarter day or full day options. Special Requirements None
DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790 durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for eligible boys, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college preparatory high school. Grades 5-8 Maximum Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition None Special Requirements Open house. EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858 emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking and social responsibility, as well as academic and artistic excellence. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 260 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 8:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $4,950-$17,370 Special Requirements Meeting with parents and child, plus classroom visit.
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-489-2655 cressetchristian.org
GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 gormanchristian.org
Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment grounded in the truth of God’s word. Grades Infant-12 Total Enrollment 275 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 5:1; Toddlers: 2-y/o, 9:1; 3-y/o, 10:1; 4-y/o,12:1; Elementary, 10-15:1; Middle/High School, 15-20:1 Yearly Tuition $7,740-$9,720 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.
Focus Serves as partners with parents in providing an education consistent with the Bible. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K-5, $6,438; 6-8, $6,676; Early Learning Center Weekly Tuition: 2-year-olds, $189; 3-4 year olds, $176 Special Requirements Administrator meets with parents and child.
DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420 dukeschool.org Focus Students leave Duke School with the ability to think independently and critically and prepared to take their place in the global community in which collaboration and strong communication skills are essential. Grades 3-year-olds to 8th Grade Total Enrollment 485 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 8:1; Grades K-4, 12:1; Grades 5-8, 12:1 Yearly Tuition Visit website for details. Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit and tour. First consideration deadline is in January. DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool and Lower school: 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle school: 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper school: 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787 da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 1,202 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $13,880-$24,040 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Interview required for grades 9-12.
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HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., Pittsboro 919-533-4139 hawriverchristian.org Focus A nonprofit, interdenominational private school providing an excellent Christian and classical education. Grades Junior K-Grade 10 (adding one grade per year) Total Enrollment 81 Student/Faculty Ratio 1:6 Yearly Tuition Phonics (JK/K), $4,500; Grammar, $5,500; Logic/Rhetoric, $6,000 Special Requirements Four-part admissions process includes tour with classroom observations, application, academic screening, and family interview. IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847 immaculataschool.org Focus Views learning as a lifelong endeavor to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, aesthetically and physically. Grades Age 3.5-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 465 Student/Faculty Ratio PreK-K, 9:1; Grades 1-2, 12:1; Grades 3-5, 13:1; Grades 6-8, 22:1 Yearly Tuition $6,447-$8,559; Varies depending on grade level and parishioner status. Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s permanent records and current teacher recommendations. (Application and teacher recommendations are available online.) Application fee is $100.
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INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343 imsnc.org
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522 lbcdurham.org
Focus A nonprofit Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or French-language immersion school that aims to promote bilingualism at all ages and improve communication across cultural boundaries. Grades Age 3-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Half day, $9,035; Three-quarter day, $12,110; After School Care, $2,920. Scholarships available. Special Requirements Parent interview and observation.
Focus Aims to bring each student to a knowledge and relationship with Jesus Christ and prepares the student for a life of service while providing academic training. Grades Pre-K-12 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio Pre-K-5, 18:1; Grades 6-12, 18:1 Yearly Tuition $3,900; $6,350 (2 children); $8,150 (3 or more children) Special Requirements Entry test and interview.
JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Apex 919-387-9440 jordanlakesa.com Focus Provides a progressive approach to education, with a strong core curriculum while exploring nature and the arts. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 32 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1 Yearly Tuition $12,900-$14,900 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day try-out. JUST RIGHT ACADEMY 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360 justrightacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for K-12 special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $20,050/year, $500 materials fee; Limited financial aid available. Special Requirements School visit. Application fee of $50. LEGACY ACADEMY 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060 lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multi-sensory activities inside and out, including art, music, language and foreign language, brain power and physical activities designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, after-school and camping programs for children up to 12 years also offered. Five Star licensure and NAEYC accredited. Grades 6 weeks-12 years Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 4:1; 13-24 months, 5:1; 25-36 months, 8:1; 37-48 months, 9:1; 4-5 years, 12:1; 6-12 years, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program. Special Requirements Consultation required. Registration fee of $150. LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517 lernerschool.org Focus The Lerner School approach integrates Jewish studies through an authentic academic curriculum; fostering learning of Jewish values and traditions while building a diverse and caring community – one child at a time. Grades Preschool; Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 130 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Flexible tuition is offered for elementary and 5-day preschool students. Tuition ranges from $4,925-$16,385 for elementary and $4,500-$15,865 for preschool. Tuition is based on multiple schedule options: 5-day and 3-day; Half day (1pm); Full Day (3pm); Extended Day (6pm) and Early Care from 7:30am. Special Requirements Admissions application, parent and student visit, teacher recommendations and screening process.
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MI ESCUELITA SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL 405 B Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill 919-969-7949 miescuelitanc.org Focus To create an integrated community by providing high-quality educational programs that honor diversity and encourage understanding through Spanish language immersion activities for Spanish-speaking and English-speaking children, their families, friends and neighbors. Grades Ages 1-5 years Total Enrollment Approximately 50 children Student Faculty Ratio 1-2 yrs. class, 5:1; 2-3 yrs. class, 8:1; 3-4 yrs. class, 9:1; 4-5 yrs. class, 12:1 Yearly Tuition $392-$1,421; varies by class. Check website. Special Requirements None MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045 mchdurham.org Focus Montessori education. Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (18 months-3 years), 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12.5:1 Yearly Tuition $4,200 - $15,330 Special Requirements Required visit for parents. MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541 mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where together, through the dynamic and relevant curriculum, they are guided toward selfdiscovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world. Grades 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 215 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (8 months-3 years), 6:1; Ages 3-4, 11:1; Grades 1-3, 12:1; Grades 4-6, 13:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1 Yearly Tuition Toddler (Half Day), $10,454; Toddler (Full Day), $14,345; Ages 3-4, $9,821; Kindergarten, $13,712; Grades 1-3, $13,853; Grades 4-6, $14,240; Grades 7-8, $16,664; Before Care/Late Day Care options available Special Requirements Family interview; Applicants for grades 1-8 come for three-day classroom visit. MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339 mdsch.org Focus Offers a faculty-operated school, a well-equipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare also available. Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 72 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,950-$10,350 Special Requirements Interview process includes a general evaluation and a meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary.
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MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Ste. 2, Durham 919-732-5026 montessorifarmschool.com
THE SCHOOLHOUSE AT GREENWOOD 806 Christopher Rd., Chapel Hill 919-918-7802 theschoolhouseatgreenwood.com
Focus Special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care. Grades Pre-K-K Total Enrollment Up to 22 Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $7,000; Kindergarten, $8,500 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.
Focus To provide an intellectual education at the preschool level and, to expect only what a child is able to do according to his/her developmental readiness. Grades Preschool. (Birth–6 years) Enrollment 11 Student/Faculty Ratio 1:4 Tuition Call for information Special Requirements Children are accepted year-round, depending on available space.
MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245 mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school, as well as for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition PreK, $155/week; Elementary and Secondary, $500/month; Boarding, $12,000 Special Requirements Application and fee; $150 for day students and $500 for boarding students. PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090 pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus Children are taught traditional academics as well as basic life skills and social awareness. Grades Pre-K-6 Total Enrollment 101 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Preschool 11:1; Elementary, 20:2 Yearly Tuition Toddler and primary half-day: $4,200-$5,700; Extended day: $6,600; Lower elem.: $7,300; Upper elem.: $8,300 Special Requirements Scheduled observation recommended before submitting an application. PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT HOPE VALLEY FARMS 702 Juliette Dr., Durham 919-484-8884 primroseschools.com/schools/hope-valley-farms Focus An accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. Partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Grades Infant-Pre-K Total Enrollment 158 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 1:4; toddler, 1:6; early preschool (ages 2-3), 1:8; preschool (ages 3-4), 1:10; pre-K (ages 4-5), 1:13; school-aged children (ages 5-11), 1:14 Yearly Tuition $1,005-$1,442 Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee. QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Durham 919-680-6544 qeidurham.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 49 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $7,500 Special Requirements Placement test.
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ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill Lower school: 919-929-1546; Middle school: 919-929-2241 stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 412 Student/Faculty Ratio 3-y/o, 7:1; 4-y/o, 10:1; Grades K-3, 25:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 25:1 Yearly Tuition 3-y/o (3 Day), $3,800; 3-y/o (5 Day), $6,330; PreK 4-year-olds, $6,330; K-8, $7,450-$9,690 Special Requirements Application, $200 application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, letter from Catholic parish (if parish tuition rate), health form and immunization record. SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-405-2080 southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment. Also offers a 10-week summer program. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment Less than 50 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing. THE HILL CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464 hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 170 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition K-12 (half-day), $18,750; Grades 9-12 may choose to enroll for two hours ($14,525) or one hour ($10,725). Special Requirements Application and interview required. TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800 triangledayschool.org Focus As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose. Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 200-210 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $11,935-$15,135 Special Requirements Student visit and assessment. „
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TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262 trinityschoolnc.org Focus Trinity School helps students discover and strengthen their gifts and become who God has called them to be. Rich and vibrant faith is the foundation for a deep education, with excellent academics, outstanding fine arts programs and competitive athletics. Trinity is a community that celebrates wonder and curiosity and fosters engagement with deep questions – a place where bright minds and open hearts meet. Grades Transitional K-12 Total Enrollment 530 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower school, 10:1; Middle school, 7:1; Upper school, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $10,920-$19,950 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application deadlines and open house dates. WILLOW OAK MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE 886 Hamlet Chapel Rd., Pittsboro 919-240-7787 childrenshouse.willowoakmontessori.org Focus Willow Oak Montessori strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative, and diverse Montessori community. Grades Pre-school. (3–6 years) Enrollment 42 Student/Faculty Ratio 1:11 Tuition $5,640/year
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REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS DIRECTORY ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345 ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous co-ed college preparatory program for students who represent 20 states and 16 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $51,735; Day, $31,130 Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child. SSAT exam, full application, Math and English recommendations, transcript and testing. For more information, email admissions@ashevilleschool.org. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham 919-416-2825 ncssm.edu Focus A public, residential, coeducational high school for juniors and seniors from across North Carolina who have high intellectual ability and commitment to scholarship. NCSSM is pioneering opportunities for generations of innovators to challenge the limits of what’s possible and power the ideas that shape our lives. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 residential, 800+ enrolled in Distance Education programs (online program and interactive videoconferencing) Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is tuition free. There are no fees associated with applying, being accepted to or attending. Special Requirements Application requirements at ncssm.edu/apply.
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Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $45,060; Day, $22,380 Special Requirements Application process includes teacher recommendations, testing, an interview and transcripts. SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000 sms.edu Focus Independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 263 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $51,250; Day, $25,750. Need and merit based financial aid available. Special Requirements SSAT exam required.
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Focus “College prep begins in kindergarten.” Our mission is to prepare children for college and other productive lifelong learning experiences, beginning in kindergarten. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1 Special Requirements Application. Students accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Students are waitlisted once all slots are filled. CENTRAL PARK SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 724 Foster St. 919-682-1200 cpscnc.org Focus CPSC has a progressive, project-based, and rigorous curriculum that integrates the arts, while encouraging curious exploration and discovering how to learn. Class communities are developed based on trusting communication, collaboration and problem solving. Emphasis is on teaching the whole child in order to develop safe, supported, challenged and engaged students. CPSC Middle School empowers all students to become ethical, caring, and critical democratic citizens. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, safe, and supportive community where our students can take risks, grow, and explore their unique strengths and interests. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 543 Student/Faculty Ratio 14-21:1 Special Requirements Application. Tours are strongly encouraged and are offered from October through March.
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SALEM ACADEMY 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643 salemacademy.com
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EXCELSIOR CLASSICAL ACADEMY CFA 4100 N. Roxboro St. 919-213-8585 excelsior.teamcfa.school Focus To provide excellence and equity in education by developing in every student a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence and a habit of virtue, to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship. Grades K-5 for the 2016-2017 school year. The school will add a grade each year to grow to K-12. Total Enrollment 360 Student/Faculty Ratio 1:18 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If more applications are received than the allotted number of spots for each grade, a random lottery is conducted for all vacant spots. HEALTHY START ACADEMY 807 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-956-5599 healthystartacademy.com Focus Strives to help its students grow, especially in math and reading. Encourages parent involvement. Promotes a child-centered curriculum with a safe and structured academic environment. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment More than 350 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Application. Lottery is used for admission. KESTREL HEIGHTS SCHOOL High school: 4700 S. Alston Ave.; Middle and elementary school: 4900 Prospectus Dr. 919-484-1300 kestrelheights.org Focus Teaches the Paideia philosophy of hands-on teaching versus lecturing. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,100 Student/Faculty Ratio 17:1 Special Requirements Application. Lottery for available student slots occurs the first Friday in March. KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St. 919-973-0285 kippenc.org Focus Our mission is to empower all of our students with the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to succeed at the colleges of their choices, strengthen their communities and fight for social justice. Our extended school day allows us to focus on character education, college-prep academics and extracurricular activities. Our target population is students who will be first generation college students. Grades 5 and 6; Will add one grade level each year to become 5-8 Total Enrollment 180 Student/Faculty Ratio 23:1 Special Requirements None. MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St. 919-908-1600 joycharter.org Focus Provides the academic and character skills necessary to succeed in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 636 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1 Special Requirements Application and blind lottery.
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REACHING ALL MINDS ACADEMY 2703 Holloway St. 919-596-1899 reachingallminds.com Focus Reaching All Minds Academy is an elementary charter school with a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focus. Grades K-5 Enrollment 225 Student/Teacher Ratio 18:1 Special Requirements None. RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHARTER ACADEMY 2418 Ellis Rd. 919-957-7108 researchtrianglecharteracademy.org Focus Curriculum is built around a strong emphasis on math, reading, science and social studies – the foundation for college readiness. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 686, goal of 716 Student/Faculty Ratio Kindergarten, 20:1; Grades 1-8, 26:1 Special Requirements Lottery. VOYAGER ACADEMY 101 Hock Parc Ln. 919-433-3301 voyageracademy.net Focus Project-based learning. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,350 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Entry is by lottery only. Applications accepted online Jan. 1–Feb. 28. Lottery is held in March. School serves students of all ability levels.
DURHAM PUBLIC MAGNET SCHOOLS DIRECTORY (Public schools; no tuition) Special Requirements for all DPS Magnet Schools: Students who wish to attend a DPS magnet school must apply during the magnet application period January 2017. Parents and students interested in learning more about the programs offered can go to magnet.dpsnc.net. You can also attend the annual Magnet Fair. At the fair, you’ll be able to survey elementary, middle and high school magnet programs as well as the Career-Technical Education pathways available at the high school level. You can talk to school staff, parents and students, and decide which schools you’d like to tour. (Note: For student-to-faculty ratios, contact each school individually.) BURTON INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MAGNET ELEMENTARY 1500 Mathison St. 919-560-3908 burton.dpsnc.net Focus The school’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a high-quality program of international coursework developed and authorized by world renowned International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The IB Programme is designed to help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 344 CITY OF MEDICINE ACADEMY 301 Crutchfield St. 919-560-2001 cma.dpsnc.net Focus A small learning community and national model designed to educate and train students to work in the field of health services and medical care. CMA provides coursework and field opportunities focused on the healthcare industry with an emphasis on rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 296
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Focus Seeks to develop students within a humanities-rich environment. The instructional program promotes deep understandings and meaningful connections to the community and the world. All students are inspired to achieve their highest potential through a variety of instructional practices and integrated thematic studies. By weaving the visual and performing arts and an in-depth study of the humanities into all content areas, the school fosters dignity, creativity and academic achievement. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 492 DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 400 N. Duke St. 919-560-3926 dsa.dpsnc.net Focus Emphasizes student development through rigorous academics and strong visual and performing arts programs, encouraging students to see the connections among different subjects. N.C. School of Distinction, and ranks in US News and World Report’s Top 1% of public schools in the nation and ranked Top High School in North Carolina. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 1,639 EASLEY YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 302 Lebanon Circle 919-560-3913 easley.dpsnc.net Focus The school aims to provide its students with high-quality, engaging instruction in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes higher-level thinking, creativity and skills to be productive citizens. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 583 GEORGE WATTS MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL 700 Watts St. 919-560-3947 watts.dpsnc.net
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Focus The school’s mission is to prepare students to be responsible, productive students who have a sense of personal fulfillment and a feeling of love and respect for others. The most important goals for each child are to develop confidence for learning, maintain the desire to learn and obtain the knowledge and skills to support growth. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 350 HILLSIDE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE HIGH SCHOOL 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3925 hillside.dpsnc.net
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CLUB BOULEVARD INTEGRATED ARTS & HUMANITIES MAGNET ELEMENTARY 400 W. Club Blvd. 919-560-3918 clubblvd.dpsnc.net
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Focus The school offers a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate Programme. The science department maintains an active relationship with several Research Triangle facilities. The school is also the site for a specialized Business and Finance Academy. Students may study electronics, engineering and childcare through the Workforce Development courses, as well as traditional business classes. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,305 NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL 3727 Fayetteville St. 919-560-9183 newtech.dpsnc.net Focus A small, innovative, STEM high school designed to offer an alternative to the traditional high school experience and provide students with a uniquely different learning environment. This environment is enriched with a one-to-one computer-to-student ratio, Project-Based Learning instructional model and a small school environment designed to build positive working relationships with teachers and fellow students. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 225 HOLT YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ACADEMY 4019 Holt School Rd. 919-560-3928 holt.dpsnc.net Focus A program magnet school on a year-round calendar, the school is committed to integrating excellent and innovative instruction in language and global studies with a curriculum that incorporates linguistics, literature, culture, arts and core studies. Grades PreK-5 Total Enrollment 653 JAMES E. SHEPARD MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL 2401 Dakota St. 919-560-3938 shepard.dpsnc.net Focus International Baccalaureate - Middle Years Program that offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for high school and college-level academics. Features foreign language study, law-related education and a substantial use of technology. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 512 JD CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 1801 Fayetteville St. 919-560-2696 echs.dpsnc.net Focus Located on the campus of N.C. Central University, Early College High School students may leave with sufficient college credits to enter a four-year, liberal arts program as a junior. Early College High Schools focus on students for whom a smooth transition into postsecondary education is challenging: low- income students, minority students, English Language learners, and first-generation, college-bound students. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 354 LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL 2119 Chapel Hill Rd. 919-560-2894 montessorimiddle.dpsnc.net Focus A peaceful, nurturing community where adolescents grow academically and socially through the mastery of real life skills and knowledge. Students are encouraged to become independent thinkers, engaged learners and positive contributors to our society by showing responsibility for each other and the world around them. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 302
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LOWE’S GROVE STEM MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 4418 S. Alston Ave. 919-560-3946 lowesgrove.dpsnc.net Focus A Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school with a particular emphasis on the infusion of technology. The school offers specialized “Techways” including Digital Media Technology, Robotics and Design Technology, Environmental Technology and Arts and Kinesthetic Technology. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 671 MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 1616 Cooper St. 919-536-7203 mchs.dpsnc.net Focus Located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College. Students complete high school requirements while acquiring credit toward an associate degree, a four-year college or an industry certification credential. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 159 MOREHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 909 Cobb St. 919-560-3954 morehead.dpsnc.net Focus Through a partnership with students, families and community, the school promotes the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of all students using developmentally appropriate hands-on activities to cultivate strengths and celebrate differences. Montessori teachers help children become independent and self-directed in their learning by giving enough assistance to guide and challenge, while allowing ample room for individual discovery. The Montessori model assumes that all children want to learn, and it respects the individual’s style and pace of learning. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 221 NEAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 201 Baptist Rd. 919-560-3955 neal.dpsnc.net Focus Provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 784 PEARSONTOWN YEAR-ROUND ELEMENTARY 4915 Barbee Rd. 919-560-3964 pearsontown.dpsnc.net Focus Students are empowered to become critical thinkers, self-directed lifelong learners, quality producers, collaborative workers, community contributors and responsible citizens. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 801 R.N. HARRIS INTEGRATED ARTS/CORE KNOWLEDGE MAGNET ELEMENTARY 1520 Cooper St. 919-560-3967 harris.dpsnc.net Focus The school teaches reading, writing, math, science and history skills through exciting, comprehensive units based on the Core Knowledge curriculum developed by E.D. Hirsch and fused with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The Core Knowledge curriculum offers students a broad base of shared knowledge through the study of Africa, Egypt, early civilization, the empires of the Mayan, Inca, Aztec, Greek and Roman people, The Middle Ages, the Renaissance, China, Japan and India. Students examine masterpieces from literature, art and music, bringing the content areas to life. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 345
Focus Students benefit from a smaller class size and a highly trained faculty that focuses on students’ needs so they can attain the knowledge and skills needed to stay competitive in high school and beyond. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 636 SANDY RIDGE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL 1417 Old Oxford Rd. 919-560-2695 sandyridge.dpsnc.net
SOUTHERN SCHOOL OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 800 Clayton Rd. 919-560-3968 southern.dpsnc.net
Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,389
Focus All students attending Southern School of Energy and Sustainability will select one of the following four small schools in which to complete his or her high school requirements. They are: The School of Biomedical Technology, The School of Business Management and Sustainability, The School of Technology or Engineering and The School of Architecture & Construction.
W.G. PEARSON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY 3501 Fayetteville St. 919-560-3988 pearson.dpsnc.net Focus All students are nurtured through a menu of engaging electives in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Grades K-5 Total Enrollment 520
Focus Through the arts, the school supports the development of the whole child so that all can reach their full potential. Students will cultivate the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in 21st century society. Grades Pre-K-5 Total Enrollment 594 THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 5001 Red Mill Rd. 919-560-3535 scs.dpsnc.net Focus The school follows a year-round calendar and its theme centers on applied creativity, media, design and communication arts. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 526
HOMESCHOOL HELP
MCHD is celebrating 40 Years, thanks to the commitment of our teachers, our parents, and our extraordinary students!
DIMENSIONS FAMILY SCHOOL 706 Ninth St., Second Floor, Durham 919-564-6832 dimensionsfamilyschool.org Focus A family-centered, communityoriented educational nonprofit that supports parents and students in their individual educational journeys. Dimensions provides families with support in their homeschooling journey, mixing the strengths of a vibrant, multi-faceted school community with the individual, family based strengths of homeschooling. Dimensions provides members with the resources they need to direct their own learning, including materials, classes, clubs, professional development and social opportunities. Parents retain control of and responsibility for their students’ educational path and outcomes. Grades Preschool through high school Total Enrollment: 80 families Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Tuition Program membership is $80 per month for a family. Visit the school website for additional information. Special Requirements None. Dimensions welcomes all homeschoolers.
Igniting PASSION and CURIOSITY for lifelong LEARNING
www.mchdurham.org An AMS and SACS accredited school for children 18 months-6th grade
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ROGERS-HERR YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE SCHOOL 911 W. Cornwallis Rd. 919-560-3970 rogersherr.dpsnc.net
In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey recognized Durham as No. 2 on their list of the Top 10 Most Educated Mid-Sized Metros, with 44.8% of the city (25 years and older) holding bachelor’s degrees. Also, of the women surveyed, the city was listed as the Most Educated Mid-Sized Metro with 46% of Durham women (25 years and older) holding bachelor’s degrees. The presence of universities tends to drive up educational attainment in an area, and we’ve got quite a few. Here’s a quick look at our city’s institutions of higher learning.
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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
HONOR ROLL
Duke Chapel seats about 1,450 people and stands at 210 feet tall, making it one of the tallest buildings in Durham County.
DUKE UNIVERSITY Nestled within a sprawling 9,000-acre campus, Duke consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top higher education institutions. It was ranked eighth in the most recent U.S. News & World Report list of national universities and was recognized as the No. 26 top college in America by Forbes. Number of students About 14,600, with 6,800 undergrads Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $51,265; plus room and board, about $66,400 Landmark The neo-gothic Duke Chapel was built on the highest 102 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
ridge on campus in 1935, and just underwent extensive renovations that finished up in 2016. Today it is used for major events, worship services and more. Athletics Duke men’s basketball has won national championships in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015. Its women’s golf team also has won six national championships in the past 17 years, and its lacrosse team took home national titles in 2010, 2013 and 2014. Duke’s football program claimed victory at the Pinstripe Bowl two seasons ago – their first bowl win in 54 years. How to apply Visit admissions.duke.edu
The historically black university was founded in 1910 and offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 60 fields of study and graduate degrees in more than 40 disciplines. It has attracted attention for its biotechnology institute, which collaborates with pharmacy and biotech companies in Research Triangle Park (RTP). Flagship programs include the sciences, technology, nursing, education, law, business and the arts. Number of students 8,150 Yearly undergraduate tuition and fees $7,402 (in-state), with room and board, $18,800; $18,544 (out-of-state), with room and board, $30,829 Landmark The campus is known for its green, rolling hills and larger-than-life bronze statue of Dr. James E. Shepard, the founder of N.C. Central University, which was the first state-supported liberal art colleges for African-American students. Accolades Last year,U.S. News & World Report ranked NCCU as the third highest-rated public HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in the nation and one of the best regional universities in the South. It also recognized NCCU as the No. 17 best online graduate education program in the U.S. HBCU Digest
also named the school the Historically Black College/University of Year in 2016, and College Choice ranked NCCU as the 12th best HBCU in the country for 2016. National Jurist magazine ranked the law school as one of the nation’s best for value, and student newspaper Campus Echo, as well as the STEM BRITE program, also received honors from HBCU Digest this year. Athletics Fourteen men’s and women’s sports teams participate in the NCAA at the Division 1 level. How to apply Visit nccu.edu/admissionsandaid
THE ART INSTITUTE OF RALEIGH-DURHAM Located in the American Tobacco Campus, this college is part of a system of more than 50 schools in North America that train design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. The Durham location opened in 2008. Number of students 513 (full- and part-time students) Tuition and fees Varies by degree; visit new.artinstutes.edu/raleigh-durham Campus life The institute occupies more than 40,000 square feet of space including classrooms, computer labs, studios, resource rooms, culinary kitchens, dining labs and office space.
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DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE The community college, which recently celebrated its 55th anniversary, offers career and technical education, and much more. It is on this 75-acre campus that adults get retrained for new careers, people learn how to read and other basic skills they missed in high school, and where high school students can get an edge and earn college credits. Durham Tech offers more than 100 credit certificates, diplomas or degree-program options. Number of students 21,358 Tuition and fees Maximum of $1,216 per semester ($76 per credit hour) Accolades Durham Tech sends more students to UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. Central University than any other community college in the state. In 2016, Durham Tech President Dr. William Ingram received a meritorious service award from the college’s accrediting institution, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. How to apply Durham Tech has an open door policy, which means admissions is open to all with a high school diploma or its equivalent. Visit durhamtech.edu/ admissions/index.htm
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This private college is rooted in liberal arts traditions, offering bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. It also offers affordability, small class sizes and a caring faculty in a Christian environment, in addition to online MBAs. Tuition and fees $425 per credit hour How to apply Visit umo.edu/RTP
NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE – DURHAM CAMPUS The Adult & Professional Studies program offers undergraduate degrees in fields like accounting, business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice and more designed for working adults who seek career advancement or personal enrichment. Tuition and fees Eight- and five-week courses and online classes, $355 per semester hour How to apply Visit ncwc.edu/adult
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HEALTH CARE Dr. Linda Cendales, associate professor of surgery at Duke University School of Medicine and director of Duke’s hand transplant program, performed North Carolina’s first hand transplant on patient Rene Chavez in May 2016.
CITY OF MEDICINE Durham continuously lives up to its moniker
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D
urham has a reputation for grit: the Bull City, the town tobacco built, known for scrappy startups and good baseball. But it’s also renowned for its outstanding health care options. Durham’s “City of Medicine” nickname has its origins in the creation of BC Headache Powder by two local pharmacists in 1906. Fast forward 111 years, and our physician-to-population ratio is more than four times the national average – Becker’s Hospital Review named this region No. 3 on its list of cities with the greatest access to quality health care. Nearly one in three Durhamites now works in a health-related field, and Smart Asset recently recognized Durham as the No. 2 city to hold a nursing occupation. How did we earn stellar renown for healing? It helps that our hospitals are topnotch: Duke University Hospital took the No. 16 spot on the honor roll of U.S. News & World Report’s top hospitals in the nation for 2016-17. Duke University is the cornerstone of Durham’s health hub, operating Duke Children’s Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke
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Cancer Institute, Lenox Baker Children’s
and smaller practices across the city. The North Carolina Specialty Hospital also provides great care, while the Hospital
Durham Veterans Administration Hospital
draws more than 200,000 veterans from across 26 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. We’re also respected for teaching and researching how to heal. Duke’s School of Medicine was ranked eighth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report this past year. Four of the school’s medical education specialty programs were also ranked in the top 10 nationwide: family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics and women’s health. Duke’s faculty roster boasts not one, but two Nobel Prize-winning researchers – biochemists Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and, most recently, Dr. Paul Modrich, who shared the 2015 Chemistry prize with UNC’s Aziz Sancar and Tomas Lindahl in the U.K. Dr. Shelley Hwang, chief of breast surgery at the Duke Cancer Institute, was recognized as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in 2016. Duke Clinical Research Institute is the country’s largest and oldest academic clinical research organization. There’s also the architectural gem of Duke Integrative Medicine, a beacon in the growing practice of holistic medicine. Research Triangle Park, nearly all of which is located in Durham County, is home to global pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Bayer CropScience. Drug giant Merck has a plant in north Durham, and Quintiles, the largest provider of biopharmaceutical services in the world, also calls Durham home. And the city’s entrepreneurial spirit is advancing health care, led by the likes of upand-coming companies such as Validic, Forecast Health and TouchCare. Whether you’re working in the field or receiving treatment, Durham certainly is a city of medicine.
NEED-TO-KNOW NUMBERS 2301 Erwin Rd.
Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center
Appointments: 888-275-3853
Appointments: 888-275-3853
Duke University Hospital
General information: 919-684-8111 Patient information: 919-684-2410 Volunteers: 919-681-5031 Patient and Visitor Relations: 919-681-2020 Patient Resource Managers: 919-668-2483
Duke Regional Hospital 3643 N. Roxboro St.
General Information 919-470-4000 (Patient rooms may be reached by dialing 919-470, followed by the four digits of the room number or by calling 919-470-4277.) Frequently Called Numbers Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center: 919-470-1000 Duke Rehabilitation Institute: Patients: 919-470-7338 Referrals: 919-470-7217 Emergency department: ER at Duke Regional: 919-470-5345 ER at Duke University: 919-684-8111 ER at Duke Raleigh: 919-954-3271 Health Information Management (medical records): 919-470-5172 Patient accounting/billing: 919-620-4555 or 1-800-782-6945 Patient information: 919-470-4277 Patient and visitor relations: 919-470-4747 Physician referral center: 919-403-4374 Psychiatry: 919-470-6137 Volunteer services: 919-470-4150 Watts School of Nursing: 919-470-7348
2301 Erwin Rd.
Patient information: 919-684-2419 Patient billing: 919-620-4555 or 800-782-6945 Office of Development: 919-385-3137 Clinic Volunteers: 919-668-4107
Duke Children’s Primary Care Southpoint 6301 Herndon Rd. 919-620-5333
Duke Clinic
40 Duke Medicine Circle 919-684-8111
Duke Cancer Institute
20 Duke Medicine Circle Information desk: 919-613-1909 Consultation and Referrals: 888-275-3853
Duke Center for Living Campus 3475 Erwin Rd. 888-275-3853 Appointments: 919-415-0149
Duke Diet & Fitness Center 501 Douglas St. 1-800-235-3853
Duke Health and Fitness Center 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6660
Duke Integrative Medicine 3475 Erwin Rd. 919-660-6826
Duke Primary Care Croasdaile 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 24B 919-680-1790
Duke Primary Care Pickett Road 3024 Pickett Rd. 919-680-1644
Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton St. 919-286-0411
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital 3000 Erwin Rd. 919-684-6669
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[For those new to the area,] I recommend first contacting their insurance provider to see which doctor or therapist is in their network. In-network providers are covered by their insurance company and there will be fewer out-of-pocket costs. Once a person has the list of in-network providers, check to see if [the physicians] have a website to learn more about them, and then finally check out the health grades given to that individual [practice] from the various website reviewers. I find that the better providers consistently have good reviews on the different websites.” James A. Smith, Carolina Partners in Mental Health Care, PLLC
Ask around for recommendations for health care providers. Practices that have been around for a while are often a good bet: they have done something right. [Before a first appointment,] think about the questions you have for your doctor and write them down. Don’t be shy about asking [questions]. If there is something on your mind, ask about it. You have to be comfortable talking with the doctor about your health.” Gregory F. Hulka, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
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[Our specialty,] orthopaedics, is the area of medicine dealing with bones and the musculoskeletal system. If a patient has been to the ER or an outside urgent care, it’s helpful that they bring any x-ray films and medical notes to their appointment. If their insurance requires a referral they will need to call or see their primary care physician before they can be scheduled. Signing up for [a] patient portal when they schedule their first appointment is also beneficial.” David Dellaero, EmergeOrtho
TOP DENTISTS
OUR TOP DENTISTS F or the seventh straight year, Durham Magazine commissioned a peer-to-peer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following rankings are the result. Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to, other than yourself ?” Durham is well-served by the dental community: Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?
A LITTLE BACKGROUND The Top Dentists list for Durham is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peerto-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Ga. The list is excerpted from the 2016 topDentistsTM list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Durham area. The Durham list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 40 years experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals. For more information call (706) 3640853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com. The purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.
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Meet our Surgeons DaviD E. Frost, DDs, Ms Dr. Frost is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University and dental graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Fellow. Dr. Frost is board certified and has served as President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southeastern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and of the Board of Directors of Health Volunteers Overseas. He has volunteered and led surgical groups in Nepal, India, Chile, Peru, Cuba and Vietnam. Dr. Frost served as National Civilian Consultant to the Surgeon General for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for the US Air Force. He has published over sixty scientific articles and books and is on the editorial board of two major journals.
DEbra M. sacco, DMD, MD Dr. Sacco is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one year internship in general surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interests encompass orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone graft reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis for implant therapy. Dr. Sacco is board certified and has been an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She lectures at the UNC School of Denistry in their physical diagnosis course.
brian vanDErsEa, DDs Dr. Vandersea earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his dental degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, Dr. Vandersea completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Currently he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC, and is a consultant oral surgeon for the Duke University athletic department. Dr. Vandersea’s clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and facial trauma. He has collaborated with several of his OMSA colleagues to publish chapters in multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
anDrEw t. ruvo, DMD, MD Dr. Ruvo received his undergraduate degree from Penn State, his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC and from that experience developed a wide range of clinical interests including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, and oral rehabilitation through dental implants. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ruvo has authored and co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with some of his OMSA colleagues and contributes to the education of future dentists through lectures at the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruvo is married to his college sweetheart, who has supported him throughout his academic and professional journey, and together they enjoy raising their four beautiful daughters.
aDaM D. sErlo, DMD, MD Dr. Serlo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Serlo then completed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. During his training he received his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery internship. Dr. Serlo’s interests include orthognathic surgery, pathology, bone grafting, dental implants and facial trauma. Dr. Serlo serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
For more than 50 years, the practice of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates has been trusted to provide specialized care in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Sanford communities. Our five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the highest quality of patient care with the latest diagnostic and treatment tools available to assure patient safety and comfort. Drs. Frost, Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo and Serlo practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. Our practice also specializes in: dental implants, bone grafting, facial trauma, and oral pathology.
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Josiah Chen A. K. Bobby Mallik
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10290 Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 600 Morrisville
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4208 S. Alston Ave.
5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 209
1920 E. Highway 54, Ste. 570
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More Than Just A Smile
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William H. Gordon
Your Smile, Your Style,
1904 Front St., Ste. 530
Your Life...
919-383-6661
By caring for your mouth with routine exams and daily oral hygiene habits, you are taking an important step toward protecting your health. Schedule your comprehensive exam today. In Network providers for Ameritas, Blue Cross/Blue Sheild and Delta Insurance
105 Newsom Street, Ste. 204, Durham 919 471 9106 | ANewReasonToSmile.com
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Brian H. Grunert NOW OPEN A new office in Downtown Durham
BULL CITY DENTAL
5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. Q 919-489-1445
TOP DENTISTS
Stephanie Jenkins 5317 Highgate Dr., Ste. 118 919-361-0500 www.drjenkins-dds.com PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE • COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY • TMJ TREATMENT
Wayne Jordan 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402 www.croasdailedentalarts.com
Thomas A. Leech 1920 E. Highway 54, Ste. 570 919-544-2001 www.dentistryatthepark.com
Ellis K. List 1014 Lamond Ave. 919-682-5327 www.durhamncdentistry.com
OUR SERVICES LASER CAVITY DETECTION • DENTAL BRIDGES • PORCELAIN VENEERS TEETH WHITENING • TOOTH BONDING • DENTAL FILLINGS • BITE GUARDS
Danny K. Lloyd 4206 N. Roxboro St., Ste. 140 919-471-1589 www.dannylloyddds.com
Lionel Nelson 3325 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 303
For the past 30 years, Dr. Brent L. Blaylock
has been a trusted dentist in Durham, NC. Continuing education is important to Dr. Blaylock and he has completed many courses at the Dawson Academy where he has studied the principles of complete dentistry and focused on identifying and treating problems with the TMJ and occlusion.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY NEW PATIENTS WELCOME new patients 919.518.9963 current patients 919.493.8036
919-489-0497 3206 OLD CHAPEL HILL ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27707
919.493.8036 • DRBRENTBLAYLOCK.COM
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For the Smile Of a Lifetime...
Desiree T. Palmer 105 Newsom St., Ste. 204 919-471-9106 www.anewreasontosmile.com
We welcome new patients.
919.489.1543
Laura Parra 3400 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 209 919-383-7020 www.lauraparradds.com
Catherine D. Ray 3310 University Dr.
121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy Durham, NC 27713 DurhamPDO.com
John R. Christensen DDS, MS, MS Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Robert T. Christensen DDS, MS Pediatric Dentistry
919-489-5380 www.catherinedraydmd.com
A. K. BOBBY MALLIK D.M.D. Practice limited to Endodontics and Endodontic Surgery
Our team realizes the importance of your dental health and strives to provide all your endodontic needs in a clean, comfortable and stress-free environment. We utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure you are receiving the specialized care you deserve.
University Commons
3719-B University Dr.
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Using the most advanced knowledge and techniques available today, we can perform many different endodontic treatments with ultimate precision and comfort, including: Root Canal Therapy | Retreatment Apical Surgery | Traumatic Injuries | CBCT Imaging
Durham, NC 27707
919-493-5332
www.durhamendo.com
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Jeffrey S. Jelic
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. B
David E. Frost
5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. G
919-220-6553
2823 N. Duke St.
919-419-9222
www.durhamdentistgrantservice.com
919-479-0707
www.drjelic.com
www.omsanc.com
Ronald D. Spain 2206 Page Rd., Ste. 103 919-596-1219 www.drrdspain.com
Harold S. Speight
James P. Furgurson, DDS, FAGD
2711 N. Duke St., Ste. C 919-220-4200 www.haroldspeightdds.com
D E N TA L E X C E L L E N C E • C O M PA S S I O N AT E C A R E
Jerry H. ter Avest 2515 E. Highway 54, Bldg. 2000 919-544-6080
C. Steadman Willis III 1212 Broad St. 919-286-2235 www.steadwillisdmd.com
Julie Witte
Now Accepting New Patients!
General Dentistry Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry Dental Implants
922 Broad St. 919-286-1156 www.juliewittedds.com
501 Eastowne Dr., Suite 150, Chapel Hill | 919.251.9313 Conveniently located off 15-501 near I-40 and Durham
chapelhilldds.com
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Grant H. Service
TOP DENTISTS
Uday N. Reebye 5318 NC Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912 www.triangleimplantcenter.com
Andrew T. Ruvo 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com
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Debra Sacco 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com
Adam D. Serlo 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com
Brian Vandersea 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707 www.omsanc.com WILLIAM W. TURNER, DMD | JASON W. BUTLER, DMD WAYNE JORDAN, DDS COMPREHENSIVE, COSMETIC & SEDATION DENTISTRY New services include same-day crowns & zoom teeth whitening ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
919.383.7402 | CROASDAILEDENTALARTS.COM The Durham Small Business Excellence Awards 2010-2016
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Best of 2016
ORTHODONTICS John R. Christensen 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy. 919-489-1543 www.durhampdo.com
TOP DENTISTS
The world always looks
brighter
from behind a smile
Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD Alexandra Boudreau, DDS, MS Kevin Ricker, DDS, MS
TOP DENTISTS
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends seeing the dentist by your first birthday. We want to keep your child’s smile healthy for a lifetime! 2711 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
919-220-1416
www.dukestreetsmiles.com
Smile
and the world smiles with you
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e are a brand new state of the art cosmetic and family dental practice focused on making every patient smile. Our goal is to exceed your expectations both in quality and experience! NEW PATIENTS AND DENTAL EMERGENCIES WELCOME
Debora Bolton DDS
2705 N. Duke Street, Suite100, Durham, NC 919.381.5900 | bullcitysmiles.com
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Barbara T. Hershey
Gavin C. Heymann
Julie H. Mol
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104
919-493-7554
919-493-7554
919-405-7111
www.hersheyandheymann.com
www.hersheyandheymann.com
J. Dempsey Smith 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911 www.durhamorthodontics.com
Durham Prosthodontics
specialists in aesthetic oral restoration Geoffrey R. Cunningham, DDS, MS, FACP James A. Hoke, DDS, MS
Michael J. Wilson 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 3 919-344-0845
CREATING CUSTOM SMILES
www.wilson-ortho.com
Dr. Geoffrey Cunningham is the only board certified Prosthodontist in private practice in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. Let the talented staff at Durham Prosthodontics help you create the custom smile of your dreams!
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Before
After
Dental Implants Dentures Veneers Bonding Teeth Whitening Crown & Bridge TMJ Treatment Teeth in a Day ...and more
Amy C. Davidian 249 E. Highway 54, Ste. 300 919-354-6220 www.southpointpediatricdentistry.com
Martha Ann Keels 2711 N. Duke St. 919-220-1416 www.dukestreetsmiles.com
Cynthia A. Neal 4101 N. Roxboro St.
FOR ALL YOUR DENTAL NEEDS
www.mydurhamdentist.com
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919-684-8111
DENTISTS
Felicia V. Swinney
James A. Hoke
121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.
3709 University Dr., Ste. D
919-489-1543
919-489-8661
www.durhampdo.com
www.durhamnorthcarolinadentist.com
PERIODONTICS
Rosanna Marquez
Liliana Gandini
1920 E. Highway 54, Ste. 410
3115 Academy Rd.
919-544-8106
919-289-4738
www.trianglerestorationdentistry.com
www.advancedorthoandperio.com
Mark S. Scurria Hana Hobbs
1920 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410
2900 Croasdaile Dr.
919-544-8106
919-383-6611
www.trianglerestorationdentistry.com
www.hanahobbsperio.com
Arnold Todd McClain
TOP DENTISTS
5015 Southpark Dr., Ste. 130 919-484-8338 www.gumsandimplants.org
PROSTHODONTICS Geoffrey Cunningham 3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661 www.durhamnorthcarolinadentist.com
Bill Gates 3622 Shannon Rd., Ste. 101 919-493-1402 www.billgatesdds.com
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TRIANGLE IMPLANT CENTER
experience, dedication and an
unbeatable team
O
ur surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff work hard to provide a high level of comfort and care. We are trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques, which help improve your recovery from wisdom teeth, implant and jaw surgery.
TOP DENTISTS
UDAY REEBYE, D.M.D., M.D.
AARON PARK, D.D.S., M.D.
UDAY REEBYE, D.M.D., M.D.
AARON PARK, D.D.S., M.D.
Dr. Reebye graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his medical degree at UNC. He has continued to follow his passion in life — helping people — through both work at his private office and treating those who are underserved.
Dr. Park received his B.S. from the University of California at Berkeley, his D.D.S. from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and his M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has interest in orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, bone grafting, implantology, pathology and craniofacial surgery.
A N OF F ICIA L PAR TNER WITH TAR HEEL ATHL ETICS 5 318 N C H I G H W A Y 5 5
919.806.2912
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ticdurham@triangleimplantcenter.com
offices also in Mebane, Wilson, Goldsboro
T RI ANG L E I M P L A N T C EN T ER .C O M
RETIREMENT Arlene and Dan Lutenegger and Vonda Feamster keep their bodies, minds and spirits strong at the Durham Center for Senior Life.
GOLDEN YEARS Our aging neighbors finds a second home at the Durham Center for Senior Life by Dana Lange | by Briana Brough
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hen you enter the large brick building on Rigsbee Avenue, you feel as if you might have walked into a student union on a college campus rather than the Durham Center for Senior Life. Maybe because the “seniors” there are having as much fun as college students – minus the homework. Also, no tests. From the upper level, you can look over the railing to a large common area filled with round tables, where friends are playing dominoes, working on puzzles, having a coffee and talking, or crocheting while they wait for their Muscle Pump class to start. Vonda Feamster, a retired special education teacher, started coming to the center in 2008. “My friend asked me what I was going to do now that I was retired. I did not think I was ready to go to a DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017 121
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‘senior center.’ I was the caregiver to my husband and my mother, but I came and discovered that this is a place to take time for myself,” Vonda says. “I first tried belly dancing and really liked it.” Vonda went from just taking the class to being a member of the Golden Genies, a group of women who take belly dancing out into the community. “We promote healthy aging at nursing homes and teach people to dance, which helps them stay well in both mind and body,” Vonda says. Dancing is not all that Vonda does at the center; after taking computer and other exercise classes, she has decided to lead a stitchery club this year. “It’s a great way to socialize while everyone works on their sewing, needlepoint or crocheting.”
THE 2017 DIRECTORY OF CONTINUING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES There are many reasons why you might consider Durham as you search for retirement options: our well-rounded quality of life, mild climate, renowned dining, robust arts scene and top-rated health care are just a few. Affordability also plays a factor – in 2015, Durham was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 places to retire on $100 or less a day. CNN Money, Money magazine, and Where to Retire magazine have all ranked this area as one of the top places in the country to spend your golden years. And we have ample retirement communities that strike the perfect balance between offering first-rate care and promoting independence. Since we know navigating the many pricing and contract options can be overwhelming, here’s our guide to the area’s best retirement centers:
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
LIFE, ENHANCED “Participants at the senior center often go on to become volunteers here,” explains Cathy Stallcup, executive director. The mission of “enhancing the lives of older adults through education, recreation, nutrition and social services in a welcoming community setting” barely scratches the surface of all that goes on here. Dan and Arlene Lutenegger recently moved from Minneapolis to the Durham Central Park Cohousing Community, which is within sight of the Center for Senior Life. “Dan has Parkinson’s, and we moved to Durham to be closer to the clinical trial he was in,” Arlene says. “Although we live in a supportive, intentional community, we also needed to meet people outside our cohousing life. The senior center has been integral to our life here.” Dan and Arlene participate in a broad array of exercise classes – such as Strong and Steady, yoga and stationary bike riding – as well as a Sudoku group. They’re big fans of Friday afternoon movies – “with popcorn,” Dan says. Despite his Parkinson’s, Dan is quite the Ping-Pong player. “I played in the senior games,” he says. Arlene adds: “He does quite well.” Arlene, a retired librarian and psychologist, and Dan, an environmental studies consultant, say the center “helps us with aging in place.” Even if Durham is a new place to them.
COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY Vonda and the Luteneggers praise the support of PharmAssist, the onsite agency that helps seniors with prescriptions. “They aid us in figuring out which Medicare Part D plan we should be on for our particular needs,” Arlene says. Although the center helps anyone older than 55 with everything from wellness to learning the bus system, it’s the community of people who take interest in one another that makes it such a draw for so many. As a hula-hooping participant spinning by can attest, it appears that aging is only a state of mind at the Durham Center for Senior Life.
CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Community fee of $500 Monthly Fee Range $3,600-$5,100 (all-inclusive) Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated 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 Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Info 919-545-9573; cambridgehillsal.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF DURHAM 4713 Garrett Road, Durham Entrance Fee None; $750 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 Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Info 919-401-1101; carillonassistedliving.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF HILLSBOROUGH 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough Entrance Fee None; $750 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 Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Info 919-732-9040; carillonassistedliving.com
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Convenience has evolved.
Retirement is all about doing things at your convenience. And, by convenience, we don’t mean heating up something prepackaged and frozen for dinner. At The Cedars of Chapel Hill, it means a choice of four onsite dining venues. Choose from casual dining to fine cuisine, from outdoor dining on the Terrace to the Garden Room or the Lounge. Or, if you choose, takeout service and home delivery is always available at no additional cost. Best of all, whichever appetizing option you choose, you’ll find convenience on the menu.
Call 919-259-7927 today to learn more about life at The Cedars. www.cedarsofchapelhill.com A Life Plan Community
RETIREMENT
CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit. Monthly Fee Range $3,595-$6,995
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. Medicare Certified Yes
Contract Options Month-to-month
Long-term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems.
Refund Options None
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55)
Medicare Certified No
Contact Info 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org
Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55
CROASDAILE VILLAGE
Contact Info 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com
2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Entrance Fee Range $53,725-$321,045
MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
Monthly Fee Range $1,732-$3,961
1999 South N.C. Hwy. 119, Mebane
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.
Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit. Monthly Fee Range $2,795-$7,500 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-568-0083; mebaneridge.com
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 Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC)
Contact Info 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737 GALLOWAY RIDGE
CAROLINA MEADOWS
3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro
100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill
Entrance Fee Range $210,000-$1,139,000
Entrance Fee Range $124,700-$544,500
Monthly Fee Range $2,822-$6,565
Monthly Fee Range $2,714-$3,925
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.
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.
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
Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B
Long-term Care Insurance Not required
Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55
Contact Info 919-545-2647; 888-763-9600; gallowayridge.com
Contact Info 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org GLENAIRE CAROL WOODS
4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary
750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill
Entrance Fee Range $61,000-$306,000
Entrance Fee Range $91,000-$416,000
Monthly Fee Range $2,140-$3,362
Monthly Fee Range $2,466-$5,280
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.
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 a specified number of days.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY - OPTOMETRY WINNER
IBEST OF DURHAM 2016
Duke Eye Center is ranked among the top 10 eye centers in the nation by US News and World Report. At Duke Eye Center, your whole family receives prompt, effective treatment from a team of world-class providers.
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A S M A RT WAY TO G E T M O R E O U T O F R E T I R E M E N T. A N D YO U R M O N E Y. What’s smart about Carolina Meadows? Breathtaking homes, maintenance-free living, world-class health clinics and exceptional educational, cultural and wellness programs right in your own neighborhood. What else? Our exclusive Equity Advantage™. Find out more today.
Call Today! A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
dukeeye.org (919) 681-3937
For more information about our vibrant, independent community, book your tour today.
1-800-458-6756 www.carolinameadows.org
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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 Info 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 SearStone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $350,000-$791,250 Monthly Fee Range $2,480–$5,625; Second Person Fee $1,015 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory care. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies. Refund Options Entrance fee is 100% refundable. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Yes Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com
SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing. Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing. Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then available at a discounted rate. Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% a month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% a month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has already passed. Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-848-7080 (marketing); 919-848-7000 (main); springmoor.org THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $265,000-$750,000* Monthly Fee Range $2,672-$5,386
For us, it’s a space to make music. We’ve never had so many people near at hand who play. Two days a week, the Rusty Pipes Band rehearses in our home. Music floats across this wide open space. Gathering with these friends allows us to continue what we love. We have purpose here and room to grow in harmony. Call (919) 907-2543 to schedule a personal visit.
K AT H Y & LEX SI LBIGE R
CroasdaileVillage.com
Owned and operated by United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc.
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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.
1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington
Refund Options Refund: Not applicable because of ownership.
Monthly Fee Range $1,791-$3,904
Medicare Certified Yes
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 free and access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Healthrelated services are provided at the per-diem rate.
Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 (co-applicant must be at least 50) Contact Info 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $87,900-$536,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,889-$6,725 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days. 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.
THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD Entrance Fee Range $85,400-$493,300
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months, with 100% guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months, with guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% Refund plans also available. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful with fee-for-service plan. Not necessary with LifeCare plans, which provide full coverage. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (at least one applicant must be 55) Contact Info 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org
Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Info 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258; forestduke.org
Twin Lakes Community is a neighborhood where longtime friends are as important as long-term care. Where independence is treasured. And where the transition isn’t about what you give up, but what you’ve gained. You’ll discover we’re more than a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Twin Lakes is a place where you can live life how it matters to you.
They come from all over. And then decide to stay.
A division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, North Carolina
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TWIN LAKES
Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (If couple, one spouse must be at least 62)
3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington
Contact Info 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org
Entrance Fee Range $55,000-$341,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,388-$2,637 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only. Refund Options Thirty-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only). Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required
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 healthrelated services
Contract Options Option 1 – Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at 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 Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful
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Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55) Contact Info 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing. Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing. Contract Options 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-to-month rental with 14-day move-out notice. Refund Options Sixty-day notice to terminate lease. Medicare Certified No, except for rehab services Long-term Care Insurance Not required, private pay Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-666-2624; atriasouthpointwalk.com BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,595-$3,295 Contract Options Sign a year lease, but can give 60 days-notice to leave. Refund Options Non-refundable.
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Medicare Certified Therapy is covered by Medicare Long-term Care Insurance Not required, Veteran’s First Community Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@ bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com
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Entrance Fee Range $2,850-$5,050 Monthly Fee Range $1,875-$4,574 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months. Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included
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month; pro-rated in the last month if resident leaves before the end of the month.
25 Rectory St., Pittsboro
Medicare Certified No
Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,500
Long-term Care Insurance Not accepted
Monthly Fee Range $2,000-$2,500 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
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Info 919-545-0149; twinriverssenior.com
Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,750-$3,650 Monthly Fee Range $2,199-$4,800 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. No buy-in fees. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months. Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net PRESTON POINTE 1995 NW Cary Pkwy., Morrisville Entrance Fee Community fee of $2,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,785-$4,675 Contract Options Twelve-month lease term. Some supportive services onsite. No buy-in fees. Refund Options No refund options Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included
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Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-935-0138; prestonpointe.com
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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Arrow Studio Location 105 W. Main St. Website arrowstudionc.com Phone 919-667-9444 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, styling, waxing and texture treatments.
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Atmosp’hair Location 1125 W. Hwy. 54, Ste. 502 Website atmosphair.us Phone 919-489-3333 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, keratin treatments, deep conditioner treatments, HaloCouture extensions, Kevin Murphy and Orvie products and Pai-Shau revitalizing masks.
Arrow Studio is a downtown hair salon owned by Glen Rumsey and Tiffany Brightman. Its unique interior was designed by local firm Center Studio Architecture.
TREAT YOURSELF At our spas and salons, even a simple haircut can feel like a real indulgence. Enjoy an array of services – from a basic blowout to a day full of massages, manicures and facials – at one of these spots. 140 Salon & Blow Dry Bar Location 737 Ninth St., Ste. 250, 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 108 Website 140salon.com Phone 919-246-4600 Services Haircuts, color, texture treatments, extensions, waxing, makeup, natural hair services and extensions, specialty blowouts, formal hair styling and bridal services. A Go-Go Salon Location 721 Broad St., Ste. 116 Website agogosalon.com Phone 919-237-2374 Services Haircuts, color treatments, Keratin smoothing, special occasion styling and threading. Allure Nail Spa Location 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 112 Website theallurenailspa.com Phone 919-384-0989 Services Gel and acrylic manicures and pedicures, waxing. 130 DURHAM MAGAZINE VISITORS & RELOCATION GUIDE 2017
Altered Image Hair Designers Location 600 Foster St. Website alteredimagedurham.com Phone 919-286-3732 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, texturizers, styling and waxing. Amaka’s International Hair Salon Location 1906 Hwy. 54, Ste. 100-A Website spasalon.com/amakas Phone 919-806-5312 Services Massages, spa packages, nail services, facials, waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, lash extensions, haircuts, color, texturizers, styling, updos, hair extensions, deep conditioning, braids, sew-ins, locs and barber cuts. American Tobacco Barber Shop Location 406 Blackwell St., Crowe Building Lobby Website americantobaccobarbershop.com Phone 919-534-6575 Services Straight razor shave, beard and goatee trims, haircuts and head shaves.
Aura Salon and Boutique Location 3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Website aurasalonandboutique.com Phone 919-419-9868 Services Body waves, perms, highlights, relaxers, color, haircuts, styling, weaving, hair extensions, twists, braids, smooth-outs, lash extensions, manicures, pedicures, makeup, spa and barbershop services. Avalon Nail Salon Location 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. Phone 919-361-3504 Services Manicures, pedicures and nail services. Bella Trio Locations Day Spa & Salon: 5826 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 103 & 110; Studio Spa & Salon: 5607 Hwy. 55, Ste. 102 Website bellatrio.com Phone 919-484-1221 Services Massages, reflexology, facials, microdermabrasion, peels, sunless tanning, waxing, body treatments, lash and brow tinting, nail services, hair services, makeup, laser services, weddings/parties and Norwegian sauna. Blueprint Hair Design Location 3211 Shannon Rd., Ste. 160 Website blueprinthairdesign.com Phone 919-419-1213 Services Haircuts, styling, perms, color, highlights and formal designs. The Body Café Location 3400 Westgate Dr., Ste. A-10 Website thebodycafe.com Phone 919-493-2233 Services Makeup, facials, lash extensions, brow and lash tinting, waxing, nail services, massages, tanning, haircuts, styling, updos, conditioning and keratin treatments, perms, color, highlights, relaxers, texturizers, extensions and weaving. Carmen! Carmen! Prestige Salon & Spa Location 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Website carmencarmensalon.com Phone 919-544-1546 Services Haircuts, perms, relaxers, conditioning treatment, color, highlights, corrective color, facials, makeup, waxing and wedding parties.
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The Cottage Salon Location 8128 Renaissance Pkwy. Phone 919-405-2445 Website cottagehair.com Services Facials, eyelash tinting and extensions, waxing, manicures, bridal hair, eyebrow tattooing, haircuts, color, balayage, highlights, perms and straightening treatments.
Jackie Moore Salon Location 905 W. Main St., Ste. 24d (Brightleaf Square) Website jackiemoorestyle.com Phone 919-687-7777 Services Haircuts (for adults and children), styling, color, highlights, relaxer, perms and wedding parties.
Culture Hair Studio Location 211 N. Church St. Phone 919-680-4779 Website culturehairdurham.com Services Haircuts, dreadlock services, braiding, color, highlights, color correction, balayage, glazing, Olaplex, styling and blowouts.
Lather Lounge Location 2902-B Hillsborough Rd. Website thelather.com Phone 919-477-3331 Services Shampoo, styling, men and women’s haircuts, twists, updos, curls, color, relaxers, texturizers, protein treatments, extensions and locs.
Cyndi’s Hair Studio Location 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 115 Website cyndishairstudio.com Phone 919-419-3121 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, consultations, relaxers, eyebrow, steam treatments, perms, color correction, hair stain treatments and Brazilian blowouts. Do or Dye Location 209 S. Gregson St. Website salon-do-or-dye.com Phone 919-667-2366 Services Hair services, facials, permanent makeup, waxing, threading, lash perm and dye, nail services, manicures and pedicures. Funky Monkey Hair Studio Location 1806 W. Markham Ave. Website funkymonkeyhairstudio.com Phone 919-286-1818 Services Women’s, men’s and kid’s haircuts, styling, color, highlights, blowouts, flat ironing, updos, shampoos, extensions and keratin treatments. Fuzion Professional Massage Therapy Location 4206 N. Roxboro St., Ste. 130 Website fuzionmassage.com Phone 919-294-8808 Services Massage treatments, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, facial massage, reflexology, bamboo fusion, Ashiatsu oriental bar therapy, MediCupping, aromatherapy, pre/postnatal massage. Hair Studio 168 Location 6911 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 Website salon168.com Phone 919-361-1168 Services Haircuts, hair smoothing, color, color correction, highlights, perms, relaxers, styling, updos, extensions and waxing. Healing Springs Spa & Franklin’s Plastic Surgery Location 6813 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101 Website myhealingsprings.com Phone 919-572-1710 Services Spa treatments, facials, chemical peels, massages, makeup, waxing, lash and brow tinting, brow shaping, cosmetic clinic procedures including cellulite treatment, Botox and dermal fillers, and plastic surgery.
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Luxury Nail Spa Location 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103 Website luxury-nail-spa.blogspot.com Phone 919-383-7979 Services Manicures, pedicures, nail services, waxing and massages. Massage Envy Spa Locations 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 111 (Southpoint), 919-493-3689; 737 Ninth St., Ste. 240 (Erwin Mill), 919-667-0808 Website massageenvyrdu.com Services Facials and massages, including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and more. Massage Heights Southpoint Location 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 115 Website massageheights.com/southpoint Phone 919-680-3600 Services Facials and massage treatments, including deep tissue, couples, Swedish and more. Moshi Moshi Location 807 E. Main St., Ste. 110 Website moshimoshimeanshello.com Phone 919-564-1272 Services Haircuts, styling, color, scalp treatments, thermal reconditioning, facial, arm and armpit waxing, brow and lash tinting, microdermabrasion and facials.
Pop of Color NC Location 4905 Pine Cone Dr., Ste. 4 Website popofcolornc.net Phone 919-519-6645 Services Men’s, women’s and children’s haircuts, color, styling, Olaplex treatments, bridal and special occasion styling, relaxers, thermal straighteners, keratin treatments, conditioning treatments, extensions and perms. Poppy Salon Location 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Ste. 201 Website poppysalondurham.com Phone 919-246-6222 Services Cuts, color, highlights, blow-dry styling, blowouts, extensions, conditioning treatments, texture services, perms, Brazilian blowouts, keratin treatments, Japanese hair straightening, bridal parties, formal events, Devacurl certified. Posh The Salon Location 610 W. Main St., Ste. 101 Website poshthesalon.com Phone 919-683-2109 Services Haircuts, styling, relaxers, perms, scalp treatments, updos, hair extensions, color, highlights, color correction, waxing, facials, peels and MicroZone treatments, makeup, wedding parties and body treatments. Pur Bella’s Organic Haircare Extensions & BlowOut Bar Location 2840 N. Roxboro St. Website purbellanaturals.com Phone 919-213-1805 Services Various herbal treatments, handmade local products, massage therapy, natural services, wig services for cancer patients. Regis Salon Location 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 211 Website regissalons.com Phone 919-544-5555 Services Haircuts, styling, color, highlights, relaxers, perms, waxing and intensity conditioning.
Pedro Williams Location 624 Ninth St. Website guaranteedshorterhair.com Phone 984-439-2264 Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, shampoos, hot shaves and beer
Remedy Hair & Body Spa Location 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 202 Website theremedyhairandbodyspa.com Phone 919-493-8772 Services Haircuts, styling, updos, relaxers, texturizers, color, highlights, hair extensions, lash extensions, natural hair braiding, scalp treatments, facials, peels, waxing and wedding parties.
The Petite Retreat Location 5315 Highgate Dr., Ste. 104 Website theretreatdurham.com/petite-retreat Phone 919-4914181 Services A variety of massages, including therapeutic/sports, relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal, aromatherapy and warm stone.
Renew Skin Spa Location 2706 Hillsborough Rd. Website renewskinspavpweb.com Phone 919-407-1450 Services Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, body treatments, waxing, lash and brow tinting. The Retreat at Brightleaf Location 815 W. Morgan St. Website theretreatdurham.com Phone 919-381-5342 Services A variety of massages, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing, brow and eyelash tinting, and acupuncture.
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Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Gallery Location 413 E. Chapel Hill St. Website rpssalondurham.com Phone 919-956-7777 Services Haircuts, styling, updos, scalp treatments, color, highlights, corrective color and keratin straightening.
Stage 1 Salon Location 1122 Broad St. Website stage1salon.com Phone 919-286-0055 Services Haircuts, color, highlights, updos, formal hairstyling, corrective color and keratin treatments.
Rock’s Bar and Hair Shop Location 119 W. Main St. Website rocksdurham.com Phone 919-956-7625 Services Classic cuts, close shaves and craft beer.
Studio 1 Hair Salon Location 4235 University Dr. Website studio1hairsalondurham.com Phone 919-417-2030 Services Natural hair services including haircuts, Dominican blowouts, styling, color, highlights, conditioning treatments, texturizers, relaxers and keratin treatments.
Rumors Hair Studio Location 2604 Hillsborough Rd. Website rumorshairstudiodurham.com Phone Salon: 919-382-3224; Barbershop: 919-383-6679 Services Haircuts, color, perms, waves, relaxers, waxing, barbershop services, low and highlights, corrective color, color enhancing and glazing. Salon Povera Location 105 W. Hwy. 54 Website salonpovera.com Phone 919-864-8938 Services Haircuts, color foundation, color upgrades, highlights/lowlights, hair texturizers/treatments, blow dry bar and wedding packages. Sincerely Yours Salon Location 2718 Hillsborough Rd. Website sincerelyyourssalon.com Phone 919-286-7777 Services Facial waxing, blowouts, color, haircuts, styling, high and low lights, keratin treatments, updo or formal occasion.
Studio K Salon Location 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 4C Website studioksalon.com Phone 919-489-4711 Services Men’s and women’s haircuts, styling, highlights, color, perms, texturizers, thermal straightening, facial waxing, updos and formal occasion hair. US Nails & Spa Location 8200 Renaissance Parkway Website usnailspa.net Phone 919-572-8989 Services Manicures, pedicures, facial and body waxing, facials, eyebrow threading and tinting. Vent Salon Location 1125 W. N.C. Hwy. 54 Website ventsalon.com Phone 919-403-8368 Services Haircuts, styling, color, highlights, wedding/special occasion services, glaze and keratin smoothing treatments, and facial waxing. Wavelengths Location 704 Ninth St. Website wavelengthsalon.biz Phone 919-416-9705 Services Haircuts, styling, color, color correction, highlights, perms, relaxers, smoothing treatments, blowouts, extensions, brow and lash tinting, waxing, facials, Ouidad services and keratin treatments. Wellville Massage & Healing Arts Location 2101 Chapel Hill Rd. Website wellvillenc.com Phone 919-730-4542 Services Massage therapy, hydrotherapy, Ayurveda, infrared sauna, yoga, hydro-colon therapy, on-site event services. Wanderlux Salon Suites Location 7104 N.C. Hwy. 751, Ste. 106 and Ste. 120 Website wanderluxsuites.com Phone 919-688-8188 Stylists Amanda Hargrove, Chris Norman, Curtis Lee, Dell Pettiford, Emily Byrd, Emily Nash, Kendra Reyes, Kevin Gilchrist, Lauren Vincent, Lionel Poteat, Marti Jenkins, Melissa Titocci, Shea Davis Prospero, Shelley Epling, Stephanie Perkins, Tamiko Mcalmon, Theron “Tee” Mcalmon, Tim Shaw and Trixie Matthews-Toole. Services A collaboration of beauty professionals ranging from massage therapists to hair stylists and barbers; for individual contact, visit wanderluxsuites.com/directory
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