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RIDE BY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AT
BREAKAWAY CAFE Greg Cox for Triangle Today As any Tour de France fan can tell you, it’s all in the timing. They would be referring to the breakaway, that strategic move in a bicycle race when a small group of riders pull ahead of the main pack, or peloton. But timing is also critical when you visit Breakaway Cafe. Depending on when you make your move, you could be in for a breakfast burrito in a sunny window, tofu banh mi for lunch on the patio, or fish en papillote to the tune of a live acoustic guitar in the evening. Whichever meal you choose for your breakaway (in more than one sense: the restaurant is located in a small commercial complex in the still mostly rural countryside south of Chapel Hill), you’re in for an enjoyable ride. And you can count on a gastronomic tailwind provided by menus that feature pasture-raised meats and local produce, including a strong vegetarian offering. In the mornings, especially on weekends, you’ll likely be joined by a steady stream of
bicyclists fueling up on a hearty breakfast and Counter Culture Coffee for rides on nearby country roads and mountain biking trails. More than a few of these folks will be friends of owner/chef Andy Pignatora, himself an avid cyclist. Most of the cycling memorabilia in the dining room, including the jersey behind the counter (which, as Pignatora will tell you, is autographed by a veritable who’s who of professional racing), were gifts from these friends. You don’t have to be a personal friend of the owner — or even know how to ride a bike, for that matter — to appreciate the welcoming, laidback vibe of the place. Or to enjoy a breakfast offering that includes the likes of Breakaway Toast (avocado toast amped up with pico de gallo and lime), smoked salmon Benedict, King of the Mountain (fried egg, feta, lentils and avocado on toasted wheat), heritage pork sausage and cheddar scramble, and light, lacy vanilla buttermilk pancakes.
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Breakaway Cafe in Chapel Hill has sandwiches and burgers, including the plantbased Impossible Burger option. Juli Leonard
NC Museum of Art — Weekend Family Tours Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am
Join a museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries. Each free tour lasts 30 minutes and is designed for kids age 5 to 11 and their adult companions. Themes change monthly. Meet at the West Building Information Desk. No reservations are necessary, but space is limited.
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cheap eats Spanky’s in Chapel Hill reopens as Lula’s fried chicken restaurant
Photo courtesy of Raleigh Little Theatre
Sunday, July 22, 3 p.m.
INTO THE WOODS
Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh A musical that centers around a childless couple and features some familiar faces such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. $15, all ages https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/intothe-woods/ Daily Duke University - Rubenstein Arts Center presents
THE ART OF A SCIENTIST
This exhibit brings the work of artists and scientists together in shared exploration of creativity and visual communication. Daily during the building hours for the Rubenstein Art Center. Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.
NORTH HILLS KIDS MIDTOWN PARK — FREE PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
July 17: The Little Gym of North Raleigh/ Wake Forest July 24: Kickin’ It w/ Soccer Genome July 31: Touch a Truck August 14: Mascot & Character Day
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Lula’s is a new fried chicken restaurant on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill that replaces Spanky’s, which closed in March after 40 years. Courtesy of Lula’s
Drew Jackson for Triangle Today How do you follow up a four-decade restaurant? Fried chicken is a not a bad start. Spanky’s restaurant became a Franklin Street icon in Chapel Hill, serving generations of UNC students and nostalgic alumni over 41 years. The restaurant closed in March, but reopened in June after a two-month rebranding. Meet Lula’s, a fried chicken concept. Spanky’s was started in 1977 by Mickey Ewell, and in more recent years became part of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group, owned by Greg Overbeck, Pete Dorrance and Kenny Carlson. Ewell retired from the restaurant this year and the group decided to retire the restaurant with him. “It was a difficult decision, but necessary,” Overbeck said. “Some people were very upset. But a lot of old things have closed in the past few years in Chapel HiIl and there’s a reason for that. Spanky’s had a good run. Any restaurant owner, if you told them when they opened the doors they’d still be there 40 years later, they’d call that a good run.” Overbeck said that within Franklin Street’s crowded restaurant scene, Spanky’s struggled to distinguish itself, serving menu items of burgers and chicken sandwiches. Chef William D’Auvray, previously of Fin’s and bu.ku in Raleigh, wrote a new menu for Lula’s.
It focuses mainly on fried chicken, brined, marinated and air dried before fried in cast iron skillets, not deep fryers, Overbeck said. There’s also a short rib sandwich, pork chop and sides like collard greens and mac and cheese. There are biscuits and an SLT — a side-meat, lettuce and tomato sandwich. Lula’s is named after D’Auvray’s great-grandmother. “It’s not fine dining, it’s a Southern restaurant doing funky, cool Southern food,” Overbeck said. So far, Overbeck said the rebranding has gone well for Chapel Hill in June while the students are away. Lula’s looks to write a new chapter for the building on the corner of Franklin and Columbia streets. “What made Spanky’s different was its history,” Overbeck said. “It was a very nostalgic place for those who came in as students, and their parents. “With Lula’s the tagline is ‘Simple food made the hard way,’” Overbeck said. Lula’s is at 101 E. Franklin St. For more, go to lulaschapelhill.com.
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Plan a weekend trip to the US National Whitewater Center WATER SPORTS, ANYONE? For those hoping to cool off in the water, you can choose between whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, flatwater kayaking and standup paddle boarding. The whitewater rafting offerings range from family rafting, which is suitable for visitors ages 8 and up, to rodeo rafting, which is only suitable for those ages 16-plus. The center is located on the Catawba River and boasts class II-IV rapids.
CALLING ALL LANDLUBBERS K ids Town for Triangle Today Looking to shake up your summer routine? Consider leaving the Triangle for the US National Whitewater Center, located just outside of Charlotte. The center offers fun activities for everyone in the family, from kayaking to ziplining, and is the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.
US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER Located just southwest of the Triangle, the US National Whitewater Center provides access to high adrenaline sports close to home. The 1,300 acres opened to the public in 2006 and has since expanded its offerings each year. The mission is to promote active living, inviting guests to “play, relax and learn outside.”
If water sports aren’t your thing, no worries! The center offers 30+ miles of trails for hiking, running and mountain biking. Relax after a long ride at one of the River Jam concerts, which take place throughout the summer on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
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Beginners who may be nervous about a high ropes course will enjoy the lower options, while those with more experience — or more daring! — will love the Canyon Spur and the River Course.
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