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FALL TRENDS

A NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO WESTERN WAKE

9/11

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20 YEARS LATER + MEET THE DOCTORS

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ong sleeves, jackets, boots and other warm weather fashions replace breezy summer dresses and linen suits as fall approaches. Comfort, however, remains this season. Bazaar describes fall 2021 trends as “1920s-meets-1980s opulence.” Shine and glitz mix with luminous fabrics. Vibrant colors and bold jewelry complement elegant shoes and classic handbags. On page 18, Triangle stylist Sofia Lujan presents a collection that embodies these trends in “Take the Town—a Casual Night Out in the Triangle.” MASH Photography captured Cinthia Torres, Traona Kearney and Van Fletcher modeling these styles for you at The Dillon and Barcelona Wine Bar in downtown Raleigh. Be sure to check them out before you make your fall shopping list! On a much more serious note, September 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Overall, 2,977 perished that fateful day. We all remember where we were and what we were doing the moment those first news reports came out. Very few of us, however, can say we were there—at ground zero—when tragedy struck. Beginning on page 28, read perspectives from North Carolinians who were.

We also focus on newcomers to the Triangle in our September/October issue. On page 38, discover everything you need to know during your first 30 days here. Get answers to questions like: Where are the residential hot spots? What public and private school options are available? Where do I find the most popular boutiques and restaurants? What are the best picnic spots, festivals, college and professional sports options, and day trip destinations? We also provide tips for parenting your youth athlete on page 44, and introduce you to local health care specialists in our annual “Meet the Doctors” section beginning on page 57. Our goal is to connect those of you who are new to the Triangle with all of the people, places and events that will help make you feel at home. When you have a free fall weekend and are looking for a rewarding way to spend it, explore the North Carolina vineyards and wineries we’ve featured beginning on page 48. Looking for a new Mexican food concept? Cary recently welcomed A’Verde Cocina + Tequila Bar, Katsuji Tanabe’s latest family restaurant venture. Read all about it on page 70. Discover North Carolina inventions and innovations that go beyond Cheerwine and aviation on page 73. And on page 76, read about Major League Baseball’s first draft combine, which took place at the USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary this past July. On page 78, discover CORRAL Riding Academy, a local nonprofit that uses equine-assisted therapy to uplift and transform high-risk teen girls. Our September/October issue offers tremendous variety and perspectives on information that will make a meaningful impact on your life. We encourage you to explore every page—from our features to our departments, and everything in-between. Enjoy the cool, crisp weather, and please share your thoughts about our latest issue with us by emailing me at beth@midtownmag.com.

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CONTENTS S E P T E M B E R / O C TO B E R

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F E AT U R E S

MASH Photography

Preview fall fashion trends for a

casual night out in the Triangle

REFLECTIONS ON 9/11

20 years later, Nor th Carolina residents

share their experiences of that tragic day

WELCOME HOME, Y’ALL!

What newcomers need to know as they

settle into Wake County

RAISING THE GAME

7 tips for helping kids make the most

of youth spor ts experiences

PLAN A WINE ADVENTURE

Explore viticultural offerings in the Triangle

and beyond

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TAKE THE TOWN

Traona Kearney wears a nude jacket and animal print sweater

from Mar ta’s of Raleigh, and jewelr y from Fink’s Jewelers.

Styling by Sofia Lujan; photography by MASH Photography.

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CONTENTS S E P T E M B E R / O C TO B E R

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C H E F ’ S TA B L E

A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Librar y Chef Katsuji Tanabe takes inspiration from his heritage

H I S TO RY

From Cheerwine to aviation, explore North Carolina’s

varied inventions

S P O RT S

G I V I NG B AC K

USA Baseball in Cary hosts the first MLB Draft Combine

Josh Manning

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CORRAL Riding Academy uses equine-assisted therapy to transform high-risk teen girls

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Triangle Beer Co. is Cary’s new watering hole. Creative brews and an amazing front porch provide the perfect way to toast the weekend.

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Fall’s beauty comes from more than the autumn colors. It’s the right time of year to host memorable, intimate

gatherings. Start with a cozy sofa, add seasonal pillows, light some decorative candles and serve a tasty charcuterie board buffet. With a few personal touches, your autumn will be filled with warm memories. 1. Coastal Living Outdoor Brooke sofa, $2,859 | The Design Haüs 2. Beaded wood and marble board, $35 | Swagger 3. Preserved moss wall, $1,100 | City Garden Design 4. Halloween appliqué pillows (set of two), $38 | Swagger 5. Vance Kitira Timber candles, $10/$19/$28 | City Garden Design

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Photo by John Muuss, courtesy of Southport Visitors Center

Photo courtesy of Moonrakers Coastal Cuisine

CHARMING COASTAL RIVER TOWNS Escape to Southport and Beaufort for a relaxing respite BEAUFORT

The town of Beaufort (BOH-fert), North Carolina—not to be confused with its South Carolina counterpart with a different pronunciation—is located in North Carolina’s Inner Banks region. It’s bordered by not one, but two rivers. Blackbeard ran his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, aground here in 1718, and while you can’t visit the shipwreck site, you can view artifacts from the historic shipwreck at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, located at 315 Front Street. For a more entertaining take on the town’s pirate history, book a Pirate Treasure or Ghost Float cruise with Beaufort Pirate’s Revenge. Stroll along Front Street to search for your own treasure in the town’s many unique shops, then wrap up the night with a cocktail on Moonrakers’ famed rooftop bar overlooking the water. Of course, while there’s plenty to see and do in Beaufort, the things you can do from Beaufort are often what draw visitors to this river town. Take the ferry to Shackleford Banks to see the wild ponies, kayak or canoe to the Rachel Carson Coastal Estuarine Reserve’s inlet marshes to see the variety of wildlife that makes its home there, or take a shelling cruise to Cape Lookout, North Carolina’s most remote lighthouse.

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SOUTHPORT

This North Carolina river town is no secret. Southport’s charm has been wooing Hollywood for at least a few decades now. Its resume includes the films “Weekend at Bernie’s,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “A Walk to Remember,” in addition to the popular TV series “Dawson’s Creek” and “Matlock.” Book a golf cart tour to see some of the town’s most famous filming locations, along with historical sites such as Fort Johnston and the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum.

Spend the afternoon taking in the water views from the pier or Riverwalk, and stroll through the downtown shops. (Southport is an antique lover’s dream!) When it’s time to dine, Oliver’s on the Cape Fear offers fine Southern fare with a view from its expansive waterfront dining room, outdoor terrace and covered patio. And if the night is still young, enjoy live music on American Fish Co.’s open-air deck. Southport is also a ferry town, with services to Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island, so plan to spend a long weekend or more there to ensure you have enough time to see it all.

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Better Care, Closer to You

Duke Health Center Arringdon now open in Morrisville At Duke Health we believe in better care and better access for our patients. That’s why we’re proud to open our newest location in Morrisville, off the I-40 Page Road exit. And, why we’re proud to offer same and next-day appointments for orthopaedics, OBGYN, and heart at locations across the Triangle.

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TAKE THE TOWN A CASUAL NIGHT OUT IN THE TRIANGLE BY BETH SHUGG

The chill in the air means longer sleeves,

layers and warm weather fabrics have

replaced summer’s breezy dresses, linen jackets and gauzy blouses.

Regardless of the season, comfort remains. Whether you are back in the office or still “Zooming,” many fall trends stress lounge-ability while Van is wearing

Gray sport jacket, striped dress shirt, yellow pants, belt, handkerchief and dress shoes from Liles Clothing Studio; watch and bracelet from Fink’s Jewelers.

featuring a mixture of fun and functional styles to facilitate workday-turn-evening-out transformations.

Fashion trendspotters report that fall 2021 styles mix 1920s glamour with 1980s opulence .

Luminous

fabrics caress and

comfort , while vibrant colors and bold jewelry complement elegant shoes and classic handbags .

Sofia Lujan

Cary-based

stylist

presents a collection from

local boutiques that embodies these trends ,

MASH Photography The Dillon and Barcelona Wine Bar in downtown R aleigh . C ome along with us for casual night out in the T riangle ! which are captured by at

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Traona is wearing

Orange coat from Cameron Clothing; bronze top, black flare pants and medallion necklace from

Copper Penny; nude heels

and wine red crossbody clutch from

Rangoni Firenze Shoes;

black and gold teardrop earrings from

Cinthia is wearing

Orange Pleats Please set, necklace and B ao B ao I ssey M iyake crossbody clutch from C.T. Weekends; navy heels from R angoni Firenze Shoes; cocktail ring from F ink ’ s J ewelers . S ee pages 48–49 for all jewelry details .

Fink’s Jewelers.

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Cinthia, this page and bottom three photos on right

Nude faux leather dress, floral shirtdress, gold Western-style boots, chain necklace, floral earrings, acrylic-and-gold-leaf bracelet, and white-and-goldstriped clutch from The Gatorbug.

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Traona, this page and top two photos on right

Plaid jacket, jeans, graphic T-shirt, necklace stack and earrings from Swagger Boutique; nude Western-style boots from The Gatorbug; fur and leather handbag from Rangoni Firenze Shoes; watch and bracelet from Fink's Jewelers.

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On the left

Black and wine red Ripani crossbody clutches, and Valentina Rangoni and Amalfi shoes available at Rangoni Firenze Shoes.

Middle row, below, left to right

1. Ippolita Rock Candy Prince Collection ring with clear quartz and mother-of-pearl in sterling silver. 2. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch. 3. Breitling SuperOcean Heritage '57 Pastel Paradise with iced latte dial. 4. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch. 5. Ippolita Rock Candy Prince Collection rings.

Bottom row

Black and wine red Ripani crossbody clutches available at

Rangoni Firenze Shoes.

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This page, clockwise from top, from Fink's Jewelers: 1. David Yurman chain bracelet in sterling silver and

18 carat gold. 2. David Yurman black titanium chevron bracelet. 3. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph Watch. 4. David Yurman curb chain necklace in sterling silver and 18 carat gold. 5. Breitling SuperOcean Heritage '57 Pastal Paradise with iced latte dial. 6. David Yurman Streamline link bracelet in sterling silver. 7. Breitling Endurance Pro chronograph watch. 8. Ippolito Classico chain necklace in 18 carat yellow gold. 9. Ladies David Yurman cable bracelet with diamonds.

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This page, clockwise from top

1. Nude jacket, yellow backpack and animal print sweater from Marta’s of Raleigh. 2. Sport plaid jacket, crewneck sweater and pants from Onward Reserve. 3. Three-Tone vest from Douglas Furs. All jewelry and man’s watch from Fink's Jewelers.

Opposite page, left to right

1. Three-tone vest from Douglas Furs, floral dress from Dress, black Ripani crossbody clutch and boots from Rangoni Firenze Shoes. 2. Animal print sweater and yellow backpack from Marta’s of Raleigh, forest green pants (styled as joggers) from Koket Boutique. Boots from the Gatorbug.

Thank you to

Barcelona Wine Bar and the Dillon for hosting us, and to the following people and businesses for making this story possible: Sofia Lujan Styling MASH Photography Van Fletcher Traona Kearney Cinthia Torres Cameron Clothing Copper Penny C.T. Weekends

Douglas Furs Dress Fink’s Jewelers The Gatorbug Koket Boutique Liles Clothing Studio Locke Management Marta’s of Raleigh

Onward Reserve Rangoni Firenze Shoes Swagger Boutique Von Kekel Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa

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20 Years Later

9/11

reflections on

North Carolina residents share their experiences of that tragic day INTRODUCTION AND Q&A BY BETH SHUGG PHOTOS BY BRUCE DEBOER (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

Photo by cmart7327/E+ via Getty Images

eptember 11, 2001, started out like any other day. It was a pleasant 65 degrees in New York City, 70 degrees in Washington, D.C., and 55 degrees in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Families rushed to get ready for work and school. Military and civilian personnel began their commute through congested D.C. traffic to the Pentagon. Politicians headed to Capitol Hill. Wind wafted gently through a rural Pennsylvania field. Life carried on, as usual. Until 8:46 a.m. That’s when our country—and world—changed forever. 8:46 a.m. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. 9:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the south tower. 9:37 a.m. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. 10:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a Shanksville, Pennsylvania field. Overall, 2,977 perished, including 2,753 who were killed as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center, 184 at the Pentagon and 40 in the United Airlines Flight 93 crash into what had been a peaceful Shanksville field. Not included in that death toll: 19 hijackers aboard the four jetliners. We all remember where we were and what we were doing at that fateful moment when the first news reports came out. Mobile phones were not yet smart enough to tweet or ping out headlines. Most of us heard about al-Qaida’s deadly attack via TV news reports or phone calls. Very few of us can say they were there—at ground zero—when tragedy struck. Here are perspectives from four North Carolinians who were. For one, ground zero was the World Trade Center. For another, it was near the Pentagon. You’ll also hear from a frontline reporter assigned to cover 9/11 for nine months, starting from day one. These North Carolinians experienced the terror of 9/11 in ways the rest of us are grateful we did not. Their emotional accounts of that tragic day are filled with reverence for those who lost their lives, and gratitude toward those who saved so many others. During this 20th anniversary year, let us remember them all.

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AN ODD FLIGHT PATTERN

NANCY PANKO

n September 11, 2001, Nancy Panko, a retired pediatric nurse, was living in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, where she worked part-time in a dental office. She is now a writer who lives in Fuquay-Varina. Here is her story. I was getting ready to go to work and gazed out the kitchen window to take in the gorgeous September day in central Pennsylvania. A news bulletin broke into regular programming on the TV announcing that at 8:46 a.m. an airplane had crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. My heart skipped a beat. I tried not to panic. My husband was in the city on one of his routine business trips. I started making phone calls, and it seemed like an eternity before I eventually heard his voice telling me that he was safe. As I hung up the phone, I glanced out the kitchen window to see a large passenger plane flying over our valley. I thought it odd because, although we were in a flight pattern for west-bound aircraft, planes were usually at a much higher altitude. At the same time, a voice on TV reported that aircraft all over the nation were being grounded. I had a strange sense of foreboding. A short time later, a hijacked plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, 120 miles from my house, killing all aboard.

I watched the TV screen as both the north and south towers of the World Trade Center collapsed. I thought of three of our friends who worked in those buildings. Were they safe? Days later, we found out my friend, Jay, covered in ash, had walked from lower Manhattan to the Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, where he got a ride home. Another friend, eight-month-pregnant Amy—a former NCAA national field hockey champion—was on the pedestrian bridge over the West Side Highway when the first plane struck. She escaped through a building, ran toward the Hudson River, and was evacuated to New Jersey via ferry. A family friend, Martin, was missing. Months later, we were informed that Martin’s wedding ring had been found in the rubble, identified from the inscription inside. After reading about the flight paths of the hijacked planes, my husband and I realized that United Airlines Flight 93 had been the aircraft I saw flying above our home before it deliberately crashed into the field near Shanksville. September 11, 2001, will be etched in my mind forever.

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ITS IMPACT SHOOK THE EARTH

DAN CONNELL

n September 11, 2001, Dan Connell worked as a senior communications analyst for OppenheimerFunds’ Corporate Technology Group on the 34th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center. He now lives in Apex with his wife and two teenage sons, and works as an executive director of information services for UNC Health. I was coming upstairs from the subway into Two World Trade Center when the first plane hit One World Trade Center. We were underground, but still, it was loud enough that someone thought that it was a gunshot, sending panicked commuters back down an overcrowded stairwell. Eventually, I made my way up to ground level and security ushered me outside. I circled around the building to get a better vantage point where, through burning embers, I could see the damage to One World Trade Center. Cell service was limited, but I was able to let family know I was OK. Assuming this was an isolated event, like the bombing in 1993, I made my way across the street, intent on going to check on my coworkers and assess the information technology impact on my company. Aside from the actual event, this was the first of many surreal moments of the day for me. The normally crowded streets that bordered Two World Trade Center were practically empty. There were crowds, but they were all across the street from the building, looking upward. I saw one person I recognized and she could not form words to answer my questions: “Did you see my team? Are they OK?” So I continued toward the building. I was just yards away from the entrance to Two World Trade when the sound made by the roar of Flight 175’s engines reverberated

off the buildings, filling my chest. Its impact shook the earth—causing me to stagger and, driven by either luck, instinct or divine intervention—run inside. A first responder instructed me to evacuate, but fiery debris was raining down where I stood moments before. At this point my adrenaline must have kicked in because all I could remember hearing was white noise as I broke into a sprint toward the concourse. I realized that I was going to get hurt, or hurt someone else, so I slowed to a fast walk and encountered some older ladies who appeared to be tourists and somewhat lost. I suspect that I was in shock because I didn’t speak—just waved my arms directing them to the subway station exit. We came upon a Transit cop who was directing people to the subways—the only safe point of egress as debris and, tragically, people, were falling from the building. They boarded the train, I attempted to take the stairs to street level where I felt I had more control—as if anyone had any control at that point. The officer blocked my passage. I tried to walk around him and another, larger officer joined him. So I reluctantly boarded the train, getting off at the first stop and walking back downtown toward the Trade Center. By now I had bumped into some colleagues, and we learned that this was a coordinated attack. We were still several blocks away trying to comprehend what was

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happening when the building seemed to implode, sending a cloud of debris in every direction. We initially sought cover behind a garbage truck, but the driver jumped in and peeled away, leaving us exposed. So we headed across town toward the East River where there was greater visibility and water we could jump into for cover. As we distanced ourselves from the Trade Center, a fighter jet flew in from nowhere—pulled up in midair just over where Tower 1 was still standing, as if to survey the damage, and then took off again. It was unreal, and instilled a feeling of safety—like someone was there to protect us from something we were helpless against. This was a crazy time. Businessmen and women having lost or broken their shoes were stopping to buy sneakers for the long walk uptown. Cell phones were being passed around so people could try to call loved ones. My colleagues and I were on the phone with our Denver office, reporting “who” we saw and “when” we saw them so they could account for everyone. I never would have expected to experience such a thing in America, and hope I never do again. It was late morning when I finally arrived at my sisters’ office in midtown. I didn’t want to be inside, so, while waiting outside before heading to Penn Station, I noticed that the world was carrying on to some extent. Buses, FedEx trucks, businesses— all moving along. It didn’t feel real. We were fortunate enough to get one of the first trains to Long Island where, upon entering my other sisters’ home, my young nephew innocently asked, “Where are you going to

work tomorrow?” I didn’t know the answer, but I knew I was fortunate. Two years ago was the first time I spoke about this publicly—during a department meeting at work, where we recognized the anniversary—and by “speak,” I mean to say that I cried my eyes out to a few hundred very supportive friends and colleagues. While that was unusual for me, I do have my own traditions. Every year since, I watch the documentaries and attend memorials. I look at the pictures of those we lost, and think of those Transit cops who made me board that train, and realize they may have saved my life. I wonder if they made it home, and if the fact that I don’t recognize their faces among the first responders we lost is because they survived—or if, somehow, my subconscious self is protecting me from knowing? I hope and pray for the former. I have heard so many stories like mine in the 20 years since 9/11. Overwhelmingly, the perspective survivors form is the same—and one that I share. It is not one rooted in hate, nor is it focused on why bad things happen or how some people can be so evil. Instead, they long for the cohesiveness we experienced in the days that followed 9/11. Their brush with evil and tragedy has only brought forth a greater appreciation for the good in this world, and a focus on the big and small positive impacts they can make. They volunteer, run charities, form support groups and inspire others to be their best—myself included.

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GRIDLOCK AND GRATITUDE

JOHN “ANDY” AND LYNNE ANDERSON

n September 11, 2001, John “Andy” Anderson, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who later worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, was a manager at a telecommunications company near Dulles International Airport. His wife, Lynne, was working across the street from the Pentagon for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense as a program manager for the Defense Finance and Accounting Agency. The Andersons, now retired, live in Washington, North Carolina, but frequent the Triangle to visit their daughter, who lives in Raleigh with her family. I was working in an office outside the Beltway, overlooking Dulles International Airport. My wife worked for the Army in a building near the Pentagon. Like most everyone, the folks in my office were watching TV and the attack on the twin towers. Office conversations went from glib comments about another small plane flying into a building, like a recent event in Florida, to gasping “holy crap—oh my God ...” as information appeared before our eyes. Then we heard the chilling report of a crash at the Pentagon. Nearly everyone knew someone who worked in or near the Pentagon. Friends were calling friends, babysitters, parents. Reports whirled around the office of confirmed and unconfirmed positive contact with friends and family. Early in the morning, one of my friends called to see what I knew about what was happening. She had worked in the Pentagon and recognized that the place where the crash occurred was “the Navy” side. She talked about the horror, but commented some relief that that was a section being renovated, and likely fewer people were impacted. I mentioned to her that one of our friends, whom we had been out to dinner with two nights before, had said her office had just finished moving into newly renovated offices in the old “Navy” side. In fact, our friend’s office was on the outer ring. We didn’t know more. We tried

calling her and her husband, who also worked in the Pentagon on the opposite side. He knew nothing, not even where the plane hit. Then, phone connections stopped. It became almost impossible to call anyone in the Pentagon area. In addition to difficult communications, people were leaving the area and were permitted to go home. Anyone who has been in Washington when there is even a hint of a snowflake knows how bad traffic gets congested. Traffic now was much worse. There was almost total gridlock. Even from my office several miles away, we tried to let people go home or pick up children early. Several of us stayed late into the evening until we received reports that the traffic had subsided in some areas. Some opted to sleep in the office. From our office, we could also see planes landing at Dulles more rapidly than usual. There were no planes taking off. This reflected what we had seen on TV with all those FAA inflight airplane symbols in just minutes showing they had landed—landed somewhere en route to somewhere else. From my viewpoint, I could not imagine what was going on, but what I could sense out the window was an eerie silence of what is normally a noisy approach pattern for Dulles. It was strangely and quickly quiet. You didn’t notice the sound until it wasn’t there. Then you would hear and see military

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jets shooting across the sky. As a retired Army guy with some combat experience, I knew this was for real—and serious—whatever was happening. I could feel the cold sense you get when you sense fear. How could anyone attack us, the greatest people on Earth? Why? Fear turned to anger. The twin towers were down. A plane had crashed in Pennsylvania and our Pentagon had been attacked. I had not been personally impacted, but felt I had been personally attacked. I could only imagine those more personally impacted. I was pissed and mad as hell. I got home late that night with some traffic delay. My wife had arrived a few minutes before with more traffic delays. A silent hug communicated our feelings, our confusion, our fears and our concerns for the people who were directly impacted. We knew we were lucky this time. We weren’t sure what would happen. We knew nothing about our friend who had just moved into offices we now knew were ground zero. Later that night we got a call about our friend who had moved to her office in the Pentagon. She had been out of the office at a meeting in a different building. The nose of the plane hit where her new office was. Her secretary and several members of her staff were killed. Her executive officer and more of her staff were severely injured. In the adjacent office, several other senior officials and staff members were killed or injured. Her husband had left the Pentagon, now knowing where the plane had crashed, but not the status of his wife. Our friend and her husband found they had both survived when she opened the door that evening. She said she had been in traffic for several hours and unable to contact her husband, or anyone. That hug was certainly more emotional than the hug with my wife. I know how I felt, and could only imagine how those more directly impacted were affected.

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A Q&A WITH JACKIE HYLAND

n September 11, 2001, Jackie Hyland was an anchor and reporter for WPIX channel 11 in New York City. She worked there from 2000 to 2005, and again from 2009 to 2011. She now lives in Cary and works as the media relations manager for Vested, a financial communications agency. Hyland was on the scene in lower Manhattan on 9/11, and covered it for the next nine months.

How did 9/11 start out for you? It started out as just another ordinary day and turned into a day that changed the world. I remember the day so clearly—it was the perfect September day: beautiful, clear, sunny. It was also primary election day in New York City. I worked the evening shift at WPIX from 3 to 11 p.m. I was up early that day, like most mornings, with my 3-year-old daughter. I turned on the local news so I had an idea of what my workday could look like. The screen was filled with live pictures from lower Manhattan. The anchors were talking about what appeared to be a small plane that had lost its way and was heading straight for the World Trade Center. I couldn’t believe my eyes. People were in the building—how could this plane have gone so off course? Suddenly, the plane plunged into the side of the building. So many images flash through my mind: an explosion, white smoke, then black smoke billowing out of the building. A second plane crashing into the second tower. More smoke, a gaping hole. As if on cue, my work phone started ringing. My assistant news director was asking me to come to work as soon as possible. I quickly got ready, gathered my 3-year-old daughter, and drove around the corner to my mother-in-law’s house. She and my sister-in-law were glued to the television, both in tears, begging me not to go to work. By now both towers had collapsed. Fear had

gripped every corner of the city. I was terrified but calm. I knew I had to go to work—this is what I had signed up for as a journalist. I lived in Queens, so my route to work every day into the city was over the Queensboro, or 59th Street bridge. On a normal day, the area around the bridge is hectic with traffic. On this day, it was sheer chaos. The bridge had been shut down going into the city. Only first responders like police officers, nurses, doctors, firefighters and journalists were allowed into the city. There was a catch: You had to walk over the bridge—no cars were allowed. As I was navigating the crowded streets, I got into a car accident—someone hit me from behind. He didn’t stop to see if I was OK—he took off. I had little time to think about it. I parked my car near the bridge and walked to the entrance of it, where I showed a police officer my New York City Press Pass. I began my journey into Manhattan. Thousands of people were fleeing the city over the bridge. They were scared. I was scared, too. No one knew what was going on. As I walked over the bridge, I could clearly see lower Manhattan and an ominous, big, black cloud lurking over the lower half of the city. It was terrifying. I walked to 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues to the Daily News building, and the home of WPIX. Karen Scott, my news director, was near the assignment desk. She jumped up and said, “Jackie, we are

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ON THE FRONTLINES

going to need you on the set right away.” There was no script, nothing in the teleprompter. We watched a live feed on monitors and talked about what we saw. We also spoke with reporters live on the scene. The whole thing was surreal.

How were you getting information about what was happening? In 2001, technology was not like it is today. While I was in the studio, on set and anchoring, I received information from a producer or a production assistant who delivered the latest wire copy to us on set. We engaged in some plain, old-fashioned reporting by watching the scene unfold live on TV monitors, talking over the live pictures. The news was pouring in. We were all trying to make sense of it and, at the same time, share it with viewers. I wasn’t on set very long when newsroom managers sent me down to the site. Remember, that first day, we weren’t calling it “ground zero.” That name came later. My assignment was City Hall—I was going to relieve a crew that had been working all morning. Longtime WPIX photographer Willie Hayes and I drove downtown. It was early afternoon by now. Both buildings had collapsed. As we navigated our way downtown, people were still making their way uptown. The streets were deserted for the most part. The plume of thick, black smoke still hung over the city as a sinister reminder of what was unfolding. Not long after I got to City Hall, all 47 stories of 7 World Trade Center collapsed. I clearly remember John Frasse, a WPIX photographer on the scene with me, say “Oh no—here it comes.” I said, “What’s coming?” He said,

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“Look up.” When I did, it was raining soot on us. We were suddenly covered in a fine white powder. We could hardly see in front of us, and all around we were shrouded in a cloud of soot that lasted for hours. There was little time to think about what had just happened Producers wanted live pictures and eyewitness accounts of what was happening— and it was my job to deliver it. I was live well into the night and early morning hours until another news crew relieved us. I spent that first day and night sharing the unbelievable stories of what people saw and heard. It was really raw, down and dirty reporting. WPIX is considered a superstation, which means it can broadcast outside its originating media market. It can be seen in different parts of the country, and even the Caribbean. I remember months after 9/11, friends told me that they were watching me report from lower Manhattan and that it brought them great comfort to see me there telling the story of 9/11. It meant a lot to me knowing that I was somehow helping them.

When people were coming out from “the pile,” what did they look like? Soot-covered, exhausted, sad, crying, scared. The emotions just ranged. People were terrified. And even in the days, the weeks and the months after 9/11, there was one feeling in New York. Everybody was bonded together in grief. We were all in this together, and we were going to get through it together. It was devastating—so many lives lost and the New York City skyline changed forever. The twin towers were a beautiful part of the stunning skyline. Suddenly, they were gone. Completely obliterated from the skyline. For me, as a New Yorker, it was devastating. All-day, every day, it was the leading story. I can remember being live on TV in certain parts of the city, and people would come up to me crying and begging me to help them find their loved ones. I felt horrible because I knew I couldn’t help them, but I did share their stories. There was such sadness and

fear. There were days that I would sit in the news van to take a break and cry.

What did you say to comfort them? It was often hard to find the right words, but I took the time to listen to everyone who approached me. I felt their pain and anguish. A trend started early on in the city. People started posting pictures of lost loved ones around the city. Pictures clung to lampposts, bulletin boards, subway cars and hospital walls. Missing posters begged passersby to recall where they had last seen this face. Each face had its own story.

What stories from 9/11 stand out to you more than others? There were so many stories ... stories of people who were able to help others get down the stairwell, get out of the building on time. The stories of the people who were supposed to go to work that day and didn’t, of people who witnessed a lot—who were there, and saw unspeakable images. And of course, 2,977 stories of lives that were lost.

In what ways has New York City commemorated this tragedy year after year? Over the years New York City has marked the day in many different ways. Having family members read out the name of every victim. There was also the Tribute in Light— a powerful public art installation from dusk to dawn that was first presented on the six-month anniversary of 9/11. The lights are an iconic symbol and honor those killed and the unbreakable spirit of New York. I have

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AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AFTER 9/11

visited the site many times over the years; I saw it change and saw new buildings go up. I have been to the top of One World Trade Center—both the old and new buildings—and I’ve been to the 9/11 Museum. It’s a beautiful museum, filled with haunting memories of that day.

How has this experience changed you? The shock and horror of that day haunted me for years, and it took its toll not just on New Yorkers, but on every American. I spent that day on the frontlines, closer to the story than most people. 9/11 changed so much—from how we live to how we travel. The agony, the heroism, the faces, the sights, and the smells all remain imprinted in my mind and on my heart. I will never forget.

Seventeen American authors—including Nancy Panko—share their memories of September 11, 2001, in “9/11 That Beautiful, Broken Day,” a collection of stories, poetry and essays by NC Scribes, a local writers’ group. Their writings make clear the deep impact this day had in the hearts and minds of people all over the U.S. Order a copy via Amazon. All proceeds from online sales go to Military Missions in Action, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting disabled veterans, active-duty military and their families. Visit caryliving.com/calendarofevents to find information about commemorative 9/11 events happening around the Triangle.

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Welcome Home, Y'all! What newcomers need to know as they settle into Wake County

Bookmark These Sites: Register to Vote: • ncsbe.gov

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• caryliving.com • townofcary.org • downtowncarync.org • carychamber.com • apexnc.org • apexdowntown.com • townofmorrisville.org • fuquay-varina.org • fuquay-varinadowntown.com • hollyspringsnc.us • visitraleigh.com • wakegov.com

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BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF

elcome to Western

Wake County! You’ll soon understand why this area is consistently named one of the best places to live in America—most recently climbing to No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report’s “150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021–2022.” With endless career opportunities and growth potential, top-notch education options and family-friendly neighborhoods surrounded by abundant green space, the Triangle area welcomes you with open arms.

Don’t wait until the last

box is unpacked to explore your new town! Here are a few things to do and places to see now that you call HOWLING COW DAIRY EDUCATION CENTER & CREAMERY, RALEIGH

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House Hunting Home buying can be overwhelming, especially with a market as competitive as Wake County’s. If you’re currently renting here but have found a home you’d like to purchase, be prepared to act quickly. “It’s certainly a seller’s market right now, but buyers should stay optimistic,” says LaCole Bailey, a real estate broker with eXp Realty. “Know what you want in a home and be ready to make quick decisions.” From high-rise city condos to a hideaway in the woods, the Triangle has it all. “Raleigh (and its surrounding areas) is one of the best places in the country to buy real estate,” Bailey says. “Whether you dream of a sprawling estate with room to roam, or you’re seeking a starter home for a young family on a tight budget, Wake County has real estate for everyone.”

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SHAW UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH

>> Cary/Apex

• Cary Academy – caryacademy.org • Cary Christian School – carychristianschool.org • St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School – school.stmm.net • Resurrection Lutheran School – rlcary.org • Thales Academy (multiple locations throughout Wake County) – thalesacademy.org

>> Raleigh

Get Schooled Wake County Public School System accommodates kindergarten through grade 12, with a mix of traditional and year-round schedules. Parents can also apply for their student(s) to attend magnet, STEM or baccalaureate programs. Visit wcpss.net to learn more about the school system, and wwwgis2.wcpss.net/ addressLookup to find a list of school choices based on your home address (make sure the “L” in the URL is capitalized). Charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that rely on a lottery system for admittance. These schools operate separately from WCPSS. Think free independent school with a private school feel, as well as a unique mission and curriculum. Visit dpi.nc.gov and click on “Districts & Schools” then “Charter Schools” to see which ones are located near you. Wake County is also home to a wide selection of private schools you can consider sending your child(ren) to. Here are some to explore:

• Cardinal Gibbons High School – cghsnc.org • Grace Christian School – gracechristian.net • Governor Morehead School (K–12 public school for the blind) – governormorehead.net • Neuse Christian Academy – neusechristian.com • North Raleigh Christian Academy – nrcaknights.com • Raleigh Christian Academy – raleighchristian.com • Ravenscroft School – ravenscroft.org • Saint Mary’s School – sms.edu • Thales Academy (multiple locations throughout Wake County) – thalesacademy.org • Wake Christian Academy – wakechristianacademy.com

>> Colleges & Univerisities • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law – law.campbell.edu • Duke University – duke.edu • Meredith College – meredith.edu • North Carolina Central University – nccu.edu • North Carolina State University – ncsu.edu • Shaw University (the U.S.’s second-oldest historically black college or university) – shawu.edu • St. Augustine’s University – st-aug.edu • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – unc.edu • Wake Technical Community College – waketech.edu • William Peace University – peace.edu

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Foodies Unite Wake County’s dining scene has become as eclectic as its residents. Named one of America’s “Hottest Food Cities” by Zagat, Raleigh draws both top and novice chefs. “Raleigh’s emerging food scene is diverse and exciting,” says Scott Crawford, acclaimed chef and owner of Crawford and Son, Jolie and Crawford Cookshop. “Newcomers should check out the hidden gems as well as the better-known staples.” It’s a good thing we have plenty of both! Here are a few gems and staples.

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Gems:

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Retail Therapy Wake County is a shopper’s paradise! Designer names blend with one-of-a-kind shops in these shopping centers. Check them out when you need some retail therapy.

• Crawford and Son – crawfordandsonrestaurant.com • Dame’s Chicken & Waffles – dameschickenwaffles.com • Daniel’s Restaurant & Catering – danielsapex.com • Doherty’s Irish Pub – dohertysirishpubnc.com • Herons – theumstead.com/dining/herons • La Farm Bakery – lafarmbakery.com • Pizzeria Faulisi – pizzeriafaulisi.com • Poole’s Diner – ac-restaurants.com/pooles

Staples:

• Angus Barn – angusbarn.com • Char-Grill – chargrillusa.com • Capital City Chop House – chophousesofnc.com • Clyde Cooper’s Barbeque – clydecoopersbbq.com • Tribeca Tavern – tribecatavernnc.com

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• Crossroads Plaza (Cary) – crossroadsplaza.shopkimco.com • Waverly Place (Cary) – waverlycary.com • Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh) – shopcrabtree.com • North Hills (Raleigh) – visitnorthhills.com • Triangle Town Center (Raleigh) – triangletowncenter.com • Village District (Raleigh) – shopvillagedistrict.com • The Streets at Southpoint (Durham) – streetsatsouthpoint.com Also, be sure to check out the quaint downtown districts of Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs and Wake Forest.

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From AstroTurf to ice floors, Wake County is host to a number of college and professional sports teams. Get your fill of hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball and more right here in the Triangle. • Carolina Hurricanes: nhl.com/hurricanes • ACC College Sports (NCSU, UNC–Chapel Hill and Duke University): theacc.com • NC Courage: nccourage.com • Durham Bulls: milb.com/durham • Holly Springs Salamanders: salamandersbaseball.com • Carolina Mudcats: milb.com/carolina-mudcats • Wake County Speedway: wcspeedway.com Turn to page 44 for a feature about parenting youth athletes, which lists some local youth recreation and club sports organizations. JULY/AUGUST 2021

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• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Journey through this museum to connect with nature, see dueling dinosaurs and more. naturalsciences.org • Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery: Don’t miss the chance to try North Carolina State University’s very own ice cream. Bet you’ve never had it in such a picturesque location, either—and certainly not with the cows that made it! howlingcow.ncsu.edu

Fun Festivals & Can’t-Miss Events

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Weekend Fun

Take it easy or test your limits. Weekends are for relaxing and having fun, and whether you want a thrill or to chill, Wake County has plenty to offer of whatever you like to do on your days off. Try these places out for size. • Downtown Cary Park: This urban park features a stunning lighted fountain and town square with space for public performances. Phase II, officially under construction, will offer paved walking trails, interactive water features, a dog play area and more. townofcary.org • Downtown Apex Farmers Market: Shop eclectic vendors, purchase fresh produce and treat yourself to fresh-baked goods every Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. Then spend some time exploring Apex’s quaint downtown district. apexfarmersmarket.com • The State Farmers Market: Enjoy homemade lemonade inside and shop fresh produce outside. ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/index.htm • Craft Breweries: Find your new favorite brew at one of Wake County’s countless breweries. Trophy Brewing, Aviator Brewing, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Bombshell Beer Company are a few of our favorites. • TreeRunner Raleigh Adventure Park: For a literal change of scenery, scale a series of treetops on these high ropes courses. treerunnerparks.com/raleigh • North Carolina Museum of Art: Beauty doesn’t only hang on the interior walls here. After you explore vast collections of prized art, save time to hike the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. ncartmuseum.org

• Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival: September 10–11. Experience a whole hog pickin’ at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Use the souvenir glass you’ll receive upon entering to sample bourbon and beer. beerandbourbon.com • Apex PeakFest: September 11. Explore the wares at this arts and craft festival that lures more than 22,000 people to downtown Apex. apexpeakfest.com • Spring Daze Arts Market: This spring arts and crafts festival is held annually at Fred G. Bond Park in Cary. townofcary.org • Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival: This summer festival, also at Fred G. Bond Park, is held in August. townofcary.org • Brewgaloo: September 17-18. This two-day festival in downtown Raleigh features over 110 craft breweries from all over North Carolina, as well as food trucks, music and other local vendors. shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo • IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival: September 28–October 2. Enjoy performers like Sierra Hull, The Del McCoury Band, Steep Canyon Rangers and others during this in-person event, which will also feature a virtual component. ibma.org • Phillips Farms’ Haunted Farm: Get spooked on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning the last weekend of September through October on The Field of Lost Souls and The Rebellion Trail. If screams aren’t your thing, enjoy scare-free daytime activities. phillipsfarmsofcary.com • North Carolina State Fair: October 14–24. This annual event showcases everything that makes North Carolina special, from livestock and agriculture to food, rides and talent. ncstatefair.org

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY

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Jack Smith Park features a rock-climbing wall and whirligigs. JACK SMITH PARK, CARY

Fresh Air, Play Dates & Picnics • Bass Lake Park: Catch bass, bream, crappie and catfish in this 54-acre Holly Springs lake. hollyspringsnc.us • William B. Umstead State Park: Take advantage of extensive hiking and multiuse trails amongst a scenic backdrop just steps from Interstate 40 and U.S. 70. ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park/home • Historic Yates Mill County Park: Learn about Wake County’s last standing mill, walk the serene trails and fish from designated areas. wakegov.com • Pullen Park: The oldest park in North Carolina offers a 1910 Dentzel carousel, train, pedal boats, kiddie boats, a traditional playground and scenic picnic spots. raleighnc.gov/places/pullen-park • Marbles Kids Museum: Build with giant Legos and watch as little ones unleash their inner pirate. This children’s museum is filled with indoor and outdoor play spaces where kids can let their imagination go wild. marbleskidsmuseum.org • Popular Playgrounds: Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park (kidstogethercary.org), Crowder County Park (wakegov.com; search for “Crowder County Park”), Jack Smith Park (townofcary.org; search for “Jack Smith Park”); Fuquay-Varina Splash Pad (fuquay-varina.org/ facilities/facility/details/splash-pad-24) and Parrish Womble Park (hollyspringsnc.us/332/womble-park).

Day Trip Destinations Being in central North Carolina means you’re just a short car ride away from either Wilmington’s beaches or the mountains, so buckle up and enjoy the ride—and view! Cary to Wilmington: 137 miles Cary to Boone: 183 miles Cary to the NC Zoo: 66 miles Cary to Charlotte: 162 miles

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Wake County is home to countless green spaces, making it easy to plan your escape to nature. Whether you want to exercise and socialize, picnic, or lie in the sun and meditate, you’ll find the perfect spot at one of these outdoor spaces. • American Tobacco Trail: Explore 22-plus miles of rails-to-trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding that cross into Wake, Chatham and Durham counties. triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trail • Fred G. Bond Metro Park: Offering 310 acres, Bond Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the county. Enjoy greenways, a nonmotorized boat launch ramp, the Lazy Daze Playground and more. townofcary.org • Town of Car y Greenways: Walk a variety of connecting trails within distance of many Cary neighborhoods. townofcary.org • Apex Nature Park: Explore 160-plus acres that include a disc golf course, amphitheater, hiking trails, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts and more. apexnc.org

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RAISING THE GAME

7 TIPS FOR HELPING KIDS MAKE THE MOST OF YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCES BY KURT DUSTERBERG

chapter of our family’s life came to a bittersweet conclusion recently. On a warm afternoon in June, our son Conner, a senior pitcher at Apex Friendship High School, recorded the last out of the season. When the final batter for Garner Magnet High School flied out to right field, Conner smiled, walked off the mound and hugged his teammates. Just like that, his nine years of baseball were over. They were wonderful years for Conner, and also for the rest of our family, just as we experienced a few years ago with our daughter, Karen, a pitcher for the Apex Friendship High School softball team. Throughout these years of endless trips to ballfields, I’ve felt fortunate that both of our kids played competitively all the way through high school. Kids who play a sport through their teen years learn so much about teamwork, making sacrifices, facing pressure, accepting a role, and coping with success and failure. It’s a well-worn cliché, but playing a sport teaches life lessons. Of course, most kids don’t stick with sports until the end of high school, for a variety of acceptable reasons. I have coached many of our daughter’s softball teams, from recreation and travel leagues to high school. I’ve coached baseball, too. Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of athletes give up the game—and often not the players I expected. When I’ve spoken to their parents in those instances, they often expressed disappointment, wishing their children had continued to benefit from the personal growth and the joy of athletic achievement. So, what role should parents play in our children’s sports careers? After raising two young athletes and coaching more than 200 others, I believe it should be a meaningful one. I often joke that the difference between academics and athletics for parents is that we don’t go to school and cheer for our kids during a history test. That’s the beauty of sports: We can prepare, guide and support them in unique ways that can sustain and strengthen them. From that first step onto a field or court—or plunge into a swimming pool—parents can have a profound influence on the success and duration of their children’s playing days. It’s not always easy. Sometimes it’s about avoiding missteps, too. But here are seven ways I believe parents can help their kids make the most of a wonderful era in life.

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LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE MOLLY RAY WITH HER FATHER, MACKELLY RAY COURTESY OF THE RAY FAMILY OF RALEIGH

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PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR DAY ONE.

It’s a parent’s job to teach the basics before the first team practice, whether your child is kicking and passing a soccer ball, or throwing and catching a baseball or softball. Having a bit of confidence helps young athletes embrace the challenge. If they aren’t prepared, most kids will feel isolated and embarrassed, and they won’t want to come back to the second practice, let alone the rest of the season.

GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK.

Get input from people you trust. At some point, you and your child might consider playing at a more advanced level. Talk to parents and athletes who have played for a particular organization or coach. Some high-profile organizations are more interested in your money than coaching your son or daughter. If your child has not reached high school, there is still plenty of time to grow and improve. Look for an opportunity or team where you have some assurance that your child will play regularly, and where there is an emphasis on skill development.

AVOID “PLAYING UP.”

It’s fairly common for parents to conclude that their child is good enough to play against an older age group. For a few truly exceptional athletes, this is a reasonable option. Most of the time, however, it’s a bad idea. Rarely is a 14-year-old, for example, a good fit on a 16U team. Sixteen-year-olds have a competitive advantage with size, strength and experience. Just as important, 14-year-olds are at a different level of personal development than 16-year-olds. Creating an awkward social dynamic can detract from the sports experience. In most cases, your child will be best served playing with like-minded, age-appropriate peers.

FIND A GOOD PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR.

If your son or daughter loves to practice, consider taking lessons from a qualified instructor. Across the Triangle, there are many retired collegiate and professional athletes who can help kids improve their technique, accelerate their growth and solidify their skill set. Find someone whose teaching style fits with your child’s learning style, and try to take lessons regularly. This extra step is often what separates elite athletes from their peers. NC STATE BASEBALL PLAYER SAM HIGHFILL AND FAMILY

COURTESY OF THE HIGHFILL FAMILY OF APEX

DON’T PLAY YEAR-ROUND.

With many sports, there are opportunities to play and train all year. There are two major reasons to avoid this. First, kids who play one sport without a period of rest and recovery are prone to debilitating overuse injuries. Shoulders, arms, hips and knees need time to rest and recover. If your child wants to compete all year, encourage another sport that emphasizes different skills and dynamic movements. Second, the mind needs time to rest, too. The constant mental pressure of training and competition can be exhausting. Playing year-round leads to burnout. Surprisingly, many talented athletes quit just as they reach their chance to play a varsity sport in high school.

REMIND YOURSELF: “THIS IS NOT MY ATHLETIC CAREER.”

The quickest way to ruin a kid’s love for a sport is to be an overbearing parent. If you find yourself critiquing your child’s performance on the drive home, “coaching” him or her during the game, or pressing your young athlete to meet your standards, your child will feel pressure and lose interest. One more thing: Don’t push your son or daughter to pursue a college athletic scholarship. If your child has the talent and interest to play in college, that conversation will occur naturally. The truth is, most high school athletes aren’t interested in playing a competitive sport in college. As a coach, I always told the parents of my players, “The high school varsity team is the natural finish line for a sports career.” That’s a healthy way of acknowledging what we knew at the first practice of the first season: It’s just a game.

GOOD PLACES TO GET STARTED

If you have a child interested in playing a sport, here are some local recreational programs and organizations to consider checking out: North Carolina FC Youth: ncfcyouth.com

Apex Youth Athletics: apexnc.org/423/youth-athletics

Triangle Aquatic Center: triangleaquatics.org

Cary Youth Sports: townofcary.org/recreationenjoyment/sports/youth-sports

North Carolina Volleyball Academy: ncacademyvb.org Triangle Volleyball Club: trianglevolleyball.org Wake Competition Center: wakecompetitioncenter.com NetSports: netsportsnc.com West Raleigh Baseball: westraleighbaseball.org

Morrisville Youth Sports: townofmorrisville.org/ government/departmentsservices/ parks-recreation-culturalresources/athletics Holly Springs Youth Sports: hollyspringsnc.us/285/ youth-athletics Fuquay-Varina Youth Athletics: fuquay-varina.org/333/sports

Raleigh Youth Sports: raleighnc.gov/supportpages/ youth-athletics

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PLAN A WINE ADVENTURE EXPLORE VITICULTURAL OFFERINGS IN THE TRIANGLE AND BEYOND

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Like its barbecue and beaches, North Carolina’s wineries are eclectic, unique and worth getting to know. From nearby Cloer Family Vineyards just off the American Tobacco Trail in Apex, to 70-acre Childress Vineyards at the base of the Yadkin Valley, Triangle residents have convenient access to a variety of wine adventures in all directions.

BY CAITLYN WHEELER

orth Carolina has a surprisingly robust viticultural history. The oldest cultivated grapevine in the U.S., the gnarled “Mother Vine,” is on Roanoke Island in Manteo. The U.S.’s most visited winery is the Biltmore Estate Winery in Asheville (it draws more than a million guests a year). And, before Prohibition, North Carolina’s “Virginia Dare” wine, made near Medoc Mountain, was one of the country’s best-selling brands. (The Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma, California, now owns and celebrates this wine.) Over the last 20 years, the Tar Heel state has re-embraced their viticultural promise, claiming more than 200 wineries from Manteo to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Vintners are producing not only sweet wines from Muscadine grapes, which have traditionally grown well in the Sandhills and Piedmont regions, but also a variety of dry, European-style wines from vinifera grapes, which favor the mountains’ hillier landscape and milder temperatures. As the North Carolina wine industry accumulates accolades, discover how the “terroir” (climate and soil) here affects this ancient beverage. Many wineries offer more than wine: verdant views, excellent food, live music, grape-stomping festivals—even sporting events. Best of all, their winemakers will woo you with passionate personal stories and their individual approach to making wine. Let’s take a tour.

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Cloer Family Vineyards

In 2010, Tam Cloer, the second-generation owner of an 18-acre farm and family landscaping business in Apex, pursued a personal passion by opening Cloer Family Vineyards. Tam learned the fine art of winemaking from an elderly neighbor growing up, and has been continually grateful for the generous mentorship he received from the North Carolina winemaking community. He now offers wine tastings to delighted family and friends, and produces 600 cases of wine a year. “Tam is the winemaker, I’m the taster,” says Tam’s wife, Pam Cloer, who manages the winery. “It works out great.” At first, the Cloers experimented with growing vinifera and French hybrid grapes, but after years of fighting off mold and mildew, Tam turned to a team of horticultural researchers at North Carolina State University who recommended planting Muscadine grapes, which are native to our state. The plants thrived. The Cloers now use the grapes they grow in Apex to make dry muscadine wines, and rely on grapes grown in the North Carolina mountains to make European-style wines. “They’ve got a very distinct taste,” Pam says of their muscadine wines. “Some people say they taste just like true Southern hospitality.” The only winery in the Triangle with a vineyard, Cloer Family Vineyards offers beautiful outdoor patios and spaces for a picnic, or just to sip wine. And there is more to experience than wine. “Little kids love our sheep,” Pam says. Many of their guests come by bike via the American Tobacco Trail, or park their cars at the winery and use it as a starting point to bike the trail, saving the wine tasting as a treat at the end of their ride. The winery is open Fridays and Saturdays, and all five of the wineries’ wines are included in the Cloer Family Vineyard flight.

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8624 Castleberry Road Apex, North Carolina 27523 919.387.5760 cloerfamilyvineyards.com

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Chatham Hill Winery

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Calling itself “an urban winery in the heart of North Carolina,” Chatham Hill Winery offers local art, live music on Fridays, and a variety of North Carolina wines. Established in 1999 at the beginning of North Carolina’s wine revival, Chatham Hill Winery’s winemakers have spent the last 20 years perfecting wines that reflect the terroir of its sourced grapes—that is, the North Carolina mountains. Head winemaker Richard Maestri fell hard for the winemaking process while visiting Chatham Hill Winery years ago. He returned to volunteer—first to help with bottling, then to take on more complex roles. He entered the realm of winemaking after becoming close with the winery’s original winemaker, Marek Wojciechowski, who had a Ph.D. in chemistry and an infectious passion for wine. “We can’t grow the grapes we want in the Triangle,” Maestri says. So, they source most of them from vineyards located in the North Carolina mountains. They take meticulous care to ensure the fruit meets their standards, and stay in constant touch with growers as the harvest approaches. Maestri tests FedEx packages of grapes for sugar and acidity levels until the grapes are just right. “Every year is different,” he says. “The harvest is very dependent on temperatures and rainfall. You have to play with what you get.” Maestri prefers grapes that thrive in North Carolina’s heat and humidity, which leads Chatham Hill Winery to specialize in some lesser-known wines, like cabernet franc and viognier. Maestri’s personal goal is to “use North Carolina’s strengths” to create a fullbodied wine that is “full of aroma and flavor but with a smooth, easy finish.” His broader goal is to make wines that his customers—with all their different taste palettes—will love.

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Honeygirl Meadery 105 Hood Street, #6 Durham, North Carolina 27701 919.399.3056 honeygirlmeadery.com

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“People come to mead with different preconceptions,” says Diane Currier, owner and mead maker at Honeygirl Meadery. She notes that some people associate mead with its historic use as a tonic, or with the syrupy sweet drink served at Renaissance fairs, or with “The Hobbit” or “Game of Thrones.” But along with the popularity of craft beers and ciders, mead has become a new “it” beverage. “There has been an explosion of attention,” says Currier, whose own interest was sparked by a hike through a field of fireweed flowers in Alaska, followed by drinking a glass of fireweed mead and “seeing the connection between the beautiful, fragrant flowers and the honey-based wine.” Mead relies on sweet honey for its primary fermentable sugar, but Honeygirl’s meads range from bone dry to semisweet. The unique result, Currier says, is similar to wine. It consists of 12% alcohol and pairs perfectly with a savory meal, reflecting the seasonality of its ingredients with just “a perception of honey on the tongue,” she says. Honeygirl’s classic dry Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wildflower Mead won the 2020 drink of the year in Our State’s Made in NC Awards, and Currier hopes to spread the word about her many other mead styles and flavor expressions. “In some, we capture a seasonal taste using fresh local fruit or flowers,” she says. “In others, we use herbs.” In summer, she makes a blueberry mojito mead, which includes blueberries, honey, lime and mint. For the holidays, she likes to make mead with cranberries, honey and white grapes. In addition to wine-style meads, Honeygirl makes apple meads, or “cysers,” which are aged in a bourbon barrel. She also makes sparkling meads called “session meads,” which consist of 7% alcohol and taste more like cider. If you visit Honeygirl Meadery, try a mead flight or schedule a mead-maker tour. Currier recommends bringing a picnic or ordering via DoorDash from a downtown Durham hotspot, then purchasing a bottle of mead to enjoy with it while sitting at one of the meadery’s outdoor tables.

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Botanist and Barrel 105 Persimmon Hill Lane Cedar Grove, North Carolina 27231 919.644.7777 botanistandbarrel.com As a lifelong farmer, Lyndon Smith fully understands how important, delicious and superior fresh produce is, and wondered why he couldn’t find any fresh, natural, local ciders or wines in the South. Along with his wife, Amie Fields (a certified pommelier); his sister, Kether Smith; and her husband Deric McHenry (both culinary experts), Smith founded Botanist and Barrel. Their goal: to produce natural, minimalist wines and ciders. The team makes wines under the “DéFi” label. Why “DéFi”? “No one thought we could do it,” Smith says. The use of French is also a nod to the foursome’s various French ancestries and their shared admiration for the French tradition of making natural wines. DéFi wines are “pét-nat,” which means they are naturally sparkling wines that were fermented in the bottle rather than with added sugars and yeasts. Despite the French reference, Botanist and Barrel is not trying to compete with European wines. “‘Just as good as?’ is the wrong question,” Fields points out. “When we make cider or wine, we would love to kick butt versus the European cideries, but that’s not the right lens. The right approach is to focus on what we have right here in North Carolina to make the best possible product.” Fields describes Botanist and Barrel’s natural wines and ciders as “serious,” “adventurous” and “very local.” To that end, Smith has become a collector of ugly fruit that is still sweet and flavorful, but has been cast off by North Carolina farmers because it isn’t “pretty enough” to sell to consumers. Through his network of farmers, he receives blackberries, pineapples and apples for Botanist and Barrel's wines and ciders. The fruit taste, Fields says, captures the very essence of the fruit without being overpowering. “Like having a glass of Champagne with a strawberry in it,” she explains. “Stop by so we can geek out with you,” Smith encourages. “We are incredibly passionate about what we do and want you to have a unique experience.” Go for the wines and ciders, and stay for the food trucks and pop-ups that routinely show up at the farm. “We get weird, fun stuff,” Smith says of the vendors: “raclette, oysters, lobster dogs and vegan options.” In addition to the cidery and winery in Cedar Grove, Botanist and Barrel offers a tasting bar and bottle shop in Asheville. Learn more about its offerings at botanistandbarrelasheville.com.

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Grove Winery

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7360 Brooks Bridge Road Gibsonville, North Carolina 27249 336.584.4060 grovewinery.com

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Childress Vineyards 1000 Childress Vineyards Road Lexington, North Carolina 27295 336.236.9463 childressvineyards.com

“We’ve got traditional grapes that make fine cabernet and chardonnay. But we also have the state fruit—the muscadine grape—as well as fruits like blackberries and strawberries, which make excellent, slightly sweet wines.” Just 900 yards from the Haw River, and a couple miles from the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Grove Winery is a hub for bikers, hikers and paddlers. The winery hosts annual bike rides and occasional paddle dinners through The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. For those who opt to arrive by horseback, there is even a hitching post—and the winery offers riding trails around its extensive vineyards.

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Just an hour northwest of Raleigh, the Haw River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the closest of North Carolina’s five federally recognized grape-growing regions to the Triangle. The Grove Winery, a great place to start a Haw River winery tour—or to visit as a destination on its own—concentrates on classic, Europeanstyle wines, including a multi-award-winning malbec and nebbiolo. Winemaker Max Lloyd grew grapes for commercial distribution on a Virginia farm for 30 years before returning to the Triangle to start making his own wine. “One of the cool things about North Carolina wine is the diversity of grapes that grow here,” he says.

Less than two hours away, Childress Vineyards offers a great starting point for a weekend on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail. Southern comfort meets Italian elegance with its Tuscan villa, popular bistro, regular events calendar and, of course, awardwinning wines. (Childress Vineyards wines have garnered more than 500 awards.) When Richard Childress, former NASCAR driver and current NASCAR team owner, opened the winery in 2004, there were only 30 wineries in North Carolina. “There was a stigma around North Carolina wine,” says Morgan Brookshire, communications director at the winery. “Richard wanted to prove that a local vineyard could produce California-quality wines.” To reach this goal, Childress recruited Mark Friszolowski, a world-renowned winemaker from New York. Together they built a

brand and, along the way, helped bolster the state industry. Friszolowski has twice served as president of the North Carolina Winegrower’s Association. If you’ve got a full day, Brookshire suggests starting with a wine tasting. “We’ve got an incredible variety of wines that cater to everyone’s taste,” she says. You can bring your glass anywhere on the extensive grounds. Next, Brookshire recommends taking the winery tour, then having lunch in the bistro with its 360-degree vineyard view. “The wine slushy is super popular on a summer afternoon,” she adds. Childress Vineyards hosts local bands every weekend from May through October. It also features an annual “grape stomping harvest party” in September, and several themed parties throughout the year. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

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S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

Staying Sharp

5. Physical Exercises Count as Brain Exercises Increasing your heart rate sends more oxygen to your brain, allowing it to repair itself faster and work at optimal levels. You don’t have to do anything extreme—go for a daily walk and regularly participate in exercise like yoga, golf or swimming. Exercise will benefit your body and mind.

5 brain exercises for seniors Everything in life has its season, including us. Our lives begin in youthful springtime, with infinite energy. We blossom into the summertime of adulthood, where we strive to establish our family and jobs. In mature adulthood we settle into autumn, appreciating what we’ve grown so far. And finally, we reach our winter—the time when everything slows down so we can relax, enjoy and appreciate each of the seasons we’ve experienced. One of the natural “slowing down” aspects of this season is the slowing down of cognitive brain function. It’s normal, healthy and part of the cycle of life. Still, with daily mental activity, we can ease the process, increase our memory and stay engaged during our peak season. Here are five brain exercises that will do just that. 1. Try Something New Learning something new is a great way to improve memory. Consider taking a cooking, art or education class, or find a skill you’ve always wanted to learn but never did.

2. Get Creative You don’t have to be the “creative” type to find ways to express yourself while improving brain health. Try journaling, getting crafty with art supplies, or writing letters to a pen pal. These activities improve hand-eye coordination and give you a way to use your voice.

Just because you’re in the winter of your life doesn’t mean you can’t grow, cultivate and produce new skills. Find comfort in knowing that you’re living your healthiest life by engaging your mind.

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WHAT MAKES BOVENIZER & BAKER ORTHODONTICS STAND OUT FROM ALL OTHER PRACTICES? Our Patient Experience: From the moment you arrive, our staff will make sure you have the best orthodontic patient experience in the Triangle. From fresh-baked cookies and coffee to a snack bar, umbrellas when it is raining, free swag and genuine connections, we want our office to feel like your second home. We enjoy our work and aim to create fun, make you laugh, earn your trust and deliver “wow” through service. Our Expertise and Technology: As a Platinum Plus Invisalign provider, we pride ourselves in offering the latest technology with 3D X-rays, 3D printing, and digital scanning. We take digital impressions with our iTero scanner so you don’t have to endure uncomfortable, traditional putty impressions. We are a nationally recognized office and serve as an education site for other orthodontic practices through the Damon System Mentor Program. This allows other orthodontists to shadow our office to learn about the Damon System. Dr. Bo and Dr. Baker are also known for their artistically designed finishes, which are broader with defined smile arcs. Our Care for Community: We want to make a positive impact in people’s lives, and giving back to the community is an integral part of our practice. We sponsor local organizations, sports teams, and schools. We give back in whatever way we are able, whether that is donating school supplies or running a charitable drive in the office.

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WHAT SETS CORNERSTONE PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE APART?

It starts with the staff’s enthusiastic dedication to providing high-quality medicine in a welcoming environment that reflects the heart and personality of the community. But there’s more. Cornerstone Pediatrics strives to anticipate the future needs of its community. This is what led to the many innovative operational changes during the pandemic. Cornerstone Pediatrics physicians are all board-certified in pediatric medicine. They see patients from 2 days old to 21 years of age and take a proactive, preventive approach to patients’ health and wellness. They help them stay healthy not only by treating illness and chronic medical conditions, but by educating them and providing preventive care to help disease from occurring in the first place. Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime resident, you can experience pediatric medicine as it should be. Cornerstone Pediatrics has been in the community for 25-plus years and is consistently voted one of the best pediatric and adolescent practices in Cary and Western Wake. Book your appointment today. Services include:

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Preventative health and physicals • General pediatric care and sick visits Immunizations and vaccinations • Lactation counseling In-office circumcisions • Travel consultations • Mental health support Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder management

“The health of our patients is our singular focus.”

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“Reveal your best self.”

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FRANKLIN PLASTIC SURGERY

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At Franklin Plastic Surgery, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and seen. From cosmetic to reconstructive surgery, Dr. Joseph A. Franklin and staff serve as your advocate every step of the journey. Specializing in mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery and facelifts, we pride ourselves on building comprehensive treatment plans geared toward lasting, sustainable results. Built on a foundation of trust, we listen to your concerns to tailor the best solution for your body and budget. With financing and insurance options available on eligible procedures, there is no better time to say YES to YOU. Dr. Franklin is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. His office is conveniently located at Preston Walk in Cary, where he treats patients in-office or at one of the hospital affiliations with full surgical privileges—including Duke Raleigh, UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, Rex Surgery Center of Cary and Blue Ridge Surgery Center in Raleigh. Our results and reviews speak for themselves. Schedule a consultation to meet your care team and discuss your specific goals.

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As the newly appointed president for the North Carolina Association for Play Therapy, Dr. Affee hopes to continue to create awareness for age-appropriate, culturally appropriate and developmentally appropriate treatment for children, teens, families and communities. When she is not caring for her patients, Dr. Affee, relishes time with her granddaughter, Adalina.

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Dr. Affee is dedicated to providing outstanding service to others. She was among the many heroes who immediately fled to New York hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist first responders by providing psychological first aid. Although she will never allow you to call her a hero, she feels that it was her opportunity to give back to the medical professionals who saved her daughter from cancer eight years ago.

Dr. Mary Affee is the founder and clinical director of Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, PLLC, a mental wellness practice that specializes in mental health services for children, teens and families. Dr. Affee is a licensed clinical social worker, and a registered play therapist and supervisor who has extensive clinical experience working with trauma. She is also an adjunct professor at Molloy College, where she teaches play therapy and expressive arts therapy in the school’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

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WHY ARE EARLY DENTAL VISITS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children see a dentist by their first birthday. It’s a good idea to book a first dental visit when the first tooth comes in, but at the latest, by the time your child turns 1.

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Dr. Victoria “Tori” Gill, a pediatric dentist with Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, says during the first dental visit, parents should expect the dentist to examine their child’s teeth and gums for any abnormalities or signs of cavities. The dentist will show you tips on brushing and, if applicable, flossing for your child. Dr. Gill will also review dietary recommendations, address any questions, and give you personalized recommendations to ensure your child has proper dental care at home and with the dentist going forward. At Lane Kids Dentistry, your child will also receive either a Baby Oral Exam kit or a Child’s First Dental Visit kit in a caring and relaxing environment. What’s included? A framed Polaroid photo of your child at his or her first visit, a tooth fairy or pirate doll, a T-shirt and a special keepsake baby tooth album. Call today to schedule your child’s first visit.

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“The earlier the dental visit, the better the parents and the dentist are able to prevent cavities.” — Dr. Tori

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North Carolina Implants and Periodontics is equipped with cuttingedge technology in order to offer the best results with minimal discomfort and faster recovery. The clinic is also proud to have a long-term clinical staff team with unsurpassed expertise and integrity, providing consistent and highly skilled oral care to patients.

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Dr. Thiago Morelli’s focus is to provide the highest quality of oral health care, tailored to each patient’s specific needs. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Morelli has also spent 10-plus years serving as a professor at the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the private industry to discover the influence of genetics in the development of periodontal gum disease, to develop innovative materials to enhance gum and bone graft results, and to develop digital tools, such as 3D printing and 3D software, to deliver minimally invasive procedures and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Morelli still serves the UNC Adams School of Dentistry by providing training to dental students and future dental specialists. He is also an expert member of several international foundations related to dental implants and oral regeneration.

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North Carolina Implants and Periodontics is an independent dental practice specializing in aesthetic gum grafts, dental implants, oral regenerative procedures and oral health maintenance.

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DR. JAGADEESAN AND THE TEAM AT PARKWAY SLEEPHEALTH CENTER

are committed to providing highquality diagnosis, management and treatment of sleep disorders. Parkway takes pride in offering a comprehensive approach, with sleep studies, consultations and CPAP equipment all in one convenient location in Cary. Dr. Jag is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. He has been actively diagnosing and treating sleep disorders for 15 years. Dr. Jag practices conventional medicine but also understands the importance of lifestyle modification with proper diet and exercise, and how carefully selected natural therapies can enhance the efficacy of pharmaceuticals and conventional care. He is passionate about bridging the gap between natural and conventional medicine. Parkway SleepHealth Center is locally owned and operated since 2005. The sleep center is designed to make you feel “at home” during your sleep study, so you feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. If you are suffering from snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs or another sleep issue, Parkway SleepHealth Center can help. New patients are welcome—call to schedule an appointment today!

PARKWAY SLEEPHEALTH CENTER Singar Jagadeesan, MD 130 Preston Executive Drive Cary, NC 27513 919.462.8081 parkwaysleep.com

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Our doctors enjoy giving back in dentistry, which includes teaching at Adams UNC School of Dentistry and volunteering at Wake Smiles Dental Clinic and the UNC Student Health Action Coalition. Our doctors have also served as presidents of both major local dental societies, covering the entire Triangle.

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Tar Heel Periodontics also supports local sports teams in North Carolina. We are proud partners of the Carolina Hurricanes, Durham Bulls, and North Carolina FC and NC Courage soccer teams.

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In its 20th year of providing conservative, compassionate care, Tar Heel Periodontics has been the leader in providing world class continuing education for dentists in the Triangle. If you are new to the area and have found a new general dentist, they most likely have attended our courses.

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Drs. Reinaldo Deliz-Guzman, Aakash Mehandru, Justin Valentine, Michael Kretchmer and Michael Stella are committed to providing you with excellent dentistry in a comfortable environment. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will address every question and concern. Your oral health needs, goals and priorities are the focus of your customized treatment plan. We want to work with you to create the beautiful, healthy smile of your dreams.

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“Our passion is to provide state-of-the-art care with an individualized, old-fashioned approach to rheumatology.

TRIANGLE ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES Dr. Walter L. Chmelewski Dr. A. Silvia Ross Dr. Sherry L. Sinclair 3101 John Humphries Wynd Raleigh, NC 27612 919.881.8272 trianglearthritis.com

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Triangle Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates physicians have been caring for patients with rheumatologic disorders involving over 100 different types of arthritis and immune-based medical conditions, as well as osteoporosis, since 1994. Our physicians—Dr. Walter L. Chmelewski, Dr. A. Silvia Ross and Dr. Sherry L. Sinclair— are all board-certified, have extensive experience and provide a combination of modern medicine with an old-fashioned approach to care. We place high emphasis on listening to, diagnosing, teaching and treating our patients in a caring and compassionate manner. We strive to keep our patients moving and functioning as we work on improving pain and inflammation. Our care is individualized and customized for each patient’s needs. The Triangle Arthritis & Rheumatology office is complete with bone densitometry equipment, a fully certified laboratory and a state-of-the-art infusion suite. New patients are welcome and seen directly by one of our board-certified rheumatologists for a comprehensive, skilled evaluation. We continue to look forward to helping those in our community to physically and fully move forward in our challenging world.

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ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY MAY BE NEW TO BRIER CREEK,

but board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Zenn is no stranger to the Triangle. As a former professor and Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery at Duke, Dr. Zenn is known for his extraordinary surgical skill and comforting bedside manner. Recognized as an expert in both facial and breast surgery, Dr. Zenn specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Zenn is a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University, and the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program. For 23 years, Dr. Zenn cared for patients at UNC and Duke, where he performed cutting-edge surgeries, wrote textbooks, trained hundreds of plastic surgeons, lectured around the world and invented new surgical techniques. His solo private practice, Zenn Plastic Surgery, is the culmination of these experiences.

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ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY Michael R. Zenn, MD 7920 ACC Boulevard Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27617 919.480.3885 zennplasticsurgery.com

While his resume is extraordinary, you will be even more impressed with his down-to-earth personality and the way he cares for each and every patient. The integrity, commitment to excellence and professionalism that are trademarks of Dr. Zenn’s respected reputation are shared by his staff, all of whom are committed to providing you with a truly wonderful patient experience.

“After more than two decades of caring for patients at Duke and UNC, I am delighted to serve patients in the comfort and personalized setting of my signature practice in Brier Creek.” SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

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DEPARTMENTS CHEF'S TABLE

HISTORY

SPORTS

GIVING BACK

Brent Clark Photography

CHEF KATSUJI TANABE’S CRISPY RIBEYE TACOS

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“MY SOUL ON THE PLATE” AT NEW A’VERDE COCINA AND TEQUILA LIBRARY, CHEF KATSUJI TANABE TAKES INSPIRATION FROM HIS HERITAGE BY KATIE JANSEN

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CHEF KATSUJI TANABE’S CACTUS SALAD

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op Chef alumnus Katsuji Tanabe describes his latest venture as a family restaurant—and to build the menu, he has drawn on memories of his own family. A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library reflects Tanabe’s Mexican and Japanese heritage—but it’s not a fusion restaurant, he’s sure to emphasize. It’s Mexican food with Japanese elements contributing, such as the use of soy sauce or fish sauce to build layers of flavor. The resulting dishes, Tanabe says, are “my soul on the plate.” “A lot of the dishes I’m putting on the menu are dishes I was raised eating,” he says. “I think every chef should be able to tell a story through their food. I always feel a lot of my life and my personal experience through my food.” Take, for example, the fried rice inspired by a Sunday tradition from Tanabe’s childhood, when his dad would make a Chinese-styled fried rice from the leftover Mexican rice his mom cooked for the week. This dish could include many different things—carnitas, pork belly, a fried egg—and was finished with a sweet and spicy sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and chilies. Tanabe grew up watching his grandmother cook for his entire family, and credits her with helping to shape his culinary career. He remembers how she’d let him help in the kitchen after school. “My grandma was the center of my family,” he says. “I was always very proud to be helping her, even if it was something as small as chopping onions or peeling garlic. I remember feeling like I was a part of something that was feeding my family.” As head chef at A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library, Tanabe is now behind feeding many families in Cary. The restaurant, located on Walnut Street, opened in July and is the newest addition to LM Restaurants’ portfolio. LM Restaurants, a family-owned hospitality company that has been operating for 42 years, is also behind Raleigh’s Vidrio and Taverna Agora, as well as restaurants in Wilmington and Florida. Tanabe initially began partnering with LM Restaurants after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of his previous Raleigh restaurant, High Horse. LM Restaurants asked Tanabe to join their team as a culinary innovator, helping to refine and elevate their existing restaurants. That partnership was such a success that LM Restaurants decided to partner with Tanabe to launch a new concept, and A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library was born. The tequila library will be situated in a corner of the restaurant, enabling guests to try different types of tequilas and creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere, Tanabe says.

“There are a lot of bourbon bars out there, and we wanted to create a similar experience that allowed people to explore the world of tequila,” says Amber Moshakos, president of LM Restaurants. “The flavor profiles change depending on where the agave plant is grown and how the spirit is produced, and we’re looking to share this with the community.” In addition to tastes of tequila, the restaurant offers margarita flights that help ease indecision for the guest who wants to try multiple flavors (such as spicy, watermelon, mango or cucumber). “Katsuji’s idea for something as simple as a flight of margaritas is the perfect example of why we named him our culinary innovator,” Moshakos says. “He has an innovative mindset and thinks about how we can meet customer needs while also pushing boundaries and trying something no one else is doing.” The tequila library won’t be the only place where options abound; the restaurant also offers rotating salsas. While there are thousands of salsas in the world, the primary three types that showcase Mexico’s culture are chunky, fresh and vinegar-based. Some of his favorites include the white habañero made from onions, garlic, habanero peppers and vinegar, as well as the creamy tomato, made

by emulsifying tomatoes and chipotle peppers for a creamy texture. Other menu offerings of note include the octopus tacos and the ceviche, which Tanabe describes as “so fresh it transports you to Mexico the minute you put it in your mouth.” Moshakos describes Tanabe’s vision as fresh and exciting. “People kind of have this perception of what Mexican cuisine is,” she says. “But Katsuji is able to broaden that perception by introducing them to new things and always offering new flavor profiles.” LM Restaurants also partnered with well-known restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias to design the space. “We really wanted to recreate and repurpose rather than buying all new items for this space,” Moshakos says. “It was exciting to see how Giorgios put together a collection we’ve had for many years to meet our goals of respecting our environmental footprint.” Both the design and the food make the restaurant fun and comfortable, Moshakos says. “We want this to be somewhere you can bring the whole family—not just somewhere you come for birthdays and anniversaries.”

CHEF KATSUJI TANABE’S CHORIZA

Directions

Choriza is a type of loose sausage that is found throughout Mexico. It is versatile and great in tacos or with scrambled eggs.

Combine all ingredients. Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least three hours so the flavors have time to combine. Then, sauté the mixture until it is cooked through. Add cheese or scrambled eggs, make it into a taco, or do all three at once.

Ingredients

2 pounds of ground pork or beef 1 tablespoon of achiote paste (commonly found at Mexican markets)

½ tablespoon of powder cinnamon 1 tablespoon of powder garlic

2 tablespoons of smoked paprika 1 tablespoon of chipotle (canned chipotles work well)

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar Pinch of ground cloves

1 tablespoon of ground cumin ½ tablespoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of oregano Equipment

Mixer with the paddle attachment (or mix in a mixing bowl using your own clean hands)

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D E PA R T M E N T S

HISTORY

N O RT H C A RO L I N A

INVENTIONS FROM CHEERWINE TO

AVIATION, THE TAR HEEL STATE HAS SERVED UP SWEET TREATS AND INNOVATIVE INVENTIONS OVER THE YEARS BY MARILYN JONES

uriosity, determination and creativity all add up to the inventions we use every day, thanks to North Carolinians. Here are a few of the many innovations that originated in our state. When there was a sugar shortage in 1917, L.D. Peeler found a salesman from St. Louis who sold him a wild cherry flavor that blended well with other flavors. As a result, Peeler created a burgundyred-colored beverage in his Salisbury basement, and Cheer wine was born. A New Bern pharmacist took a different beverage approach by adding pepsin to cola. Caleb Bradham first sold the

concoction to remedy an upset stomach and called it Brad’s Drink. The drink took on a new name, Pepsi, in 1898. Today Pepsi stands as Coca-Cola’s biggest soft drink rival. Vernon Rudolph arrived in Old Salem with a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe he purchased from a New Orleans French chef. He rented a building in historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem and began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 1937 to local grocery stores. The aroma of cooking doughnuts caused passersby to ask if they could buy them, so he started selling them directly to customers.

Pepsi-Cola was originally called Brad’s Drink after the pharmacist who invented it. Logo courtesy of Pepsi

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In 1926, Shickrey Baddour, founder of Mt. Olive pickles, saw an opportunity to sell the small cucumbers going to waste at local farms. Photo by GH01/E+ via Getty Images

Another North Carolina food innovation is Mt. Olive Pickles. In 1926, Shickrey Baddour, a Lebanese immigrant, saw an opportunity to sell the small cucumbers going to waste at local commercial farms. Baddour enlisted George Moore, a sailor from Wilmington, to help. The original idea

Texas Pete Hot Sauce was invented in Winston-Salem by Sam Garner in 1937. Photo courtesy of Texas Pete

was to sell to other pickle plants, but they decided to pack and sell their pickles when the first plan failed. Texas Pete Hot Sauce was invented in Winston-Salem by Sam Garner in 1937. As the Dixie Pig Barbeque stand operator, he created Texas Pete to satisfy his customers’ need for something spicier. Today, it is the third best-selling hot sauce in the nation. When names were being tossed around, Garner went with Texas Pete. Today the product line includes a seafood cocktail sauce, salsa, and a variety of different wing and barbecue sauces, along with a spicier version of its original, dubbed “Hotter Hot Sauce.” Founded in 1954 in Fayetteville by Don Clayton, Putt-Putt became a global phenomenon. It is the world’s first and only copyrighted and branded miniature golf game. Each family-friendly course is built to exact standards. Vicks VapoRub was formulated in the 1880s when Selma pharmacist Lunsford Richardson started to work on cold and pneumonia remedies that included a mysterious ingredient from Japan called menthol. His son thought they should concentrate on one of the products, the newly named Vicks VapoRub, and created a common household remedy. The name

Bib overalls have been popular for more than 150 years. Photo by Shana Novak/ DigitalVision via Getty Images

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The barcode was invented in 1969 in the Research Triangle Park by George Laurer. Image by Empty clouds/ E+ via Getty Images

Vicks was to honor his brother-in-law, Dr. Joshua Vick, a Selma physician. Commodore Council invented B.C. Powder in 1906 while working at Germain Bernard’s Durham drugstore. The headache-relieving powder consists of a combination of caffeine and aspirin. The powder dissolves faster than painrelief tablets and works more quickly. Bernard and Council chose the name by combining the first letters of their surnames. They hired their first salesman in 1917, just in time for World War I soldiers to carry B.C. Powder out of North Carolina and into the world. In 1859, Abigail Carter of Clinton invented a pair of bib overalls designed for her railroad engineer husband. These sturdy overalls wore so well that other railroad men began asking for them. So, Carter opened a business and became the first manufacturer of overalls in the U.S. A Durham sit-in in 1957 was the first protest of its kind. Rev. Douglas Moore led seven young, well-dressed AfricanAmerican students into the segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. The group proceeded to the white section, where they sat down and ordered ice cream. The staff refused to serve them, and when they were told to leave by the manager, they responded by asking for another round of ice cream. The sit-in tested the legality of segregation, cementing its place in history. It’s hard to remember when there wasn’t a barcode. It was invented in 1969 at Research Triangle Park in Raleigh by George Laurer, a designer tasked with coming up with a universal grocery store

scanning label and scanner. The barcode, or UPC (Universal Product Code), is now globally used and known. The most famous invention linked with North Carolina is, of course, aviation. On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright, self-taught engineers from Ohio, achieved the first successful airplane flight. Wilbur wrote to the U.S. Weather Bureau and was told about Kitty Hawk. He then wrote the Kitty Hawk weather station and received a friendly reply from the local postmaster, Bill Tate, and was told

NECESSITY is THE MOTHER of INVENTION. – PLATO about the strong winds; the location also had soft sand for landing. After years of experimentation and failures, with Orville at the controls, the first flight lasted about 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. North Carolina residents have a lot to be proud of, as well they should. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next great North Carolina inventor. Sources include onlyinyourstate.com and the companies mentioned in this article.

Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first successful airplane flight on December 17, 1903. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

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SPORTS

THE MLB DRAFT COMBINE IN CARY WAS COVERED BY SPORTS MEDIA

BRYAN ARENDT OF HOLLY SPRINGS WAS AMONG 167 PLAYERS INVITED TO THE MLB DRAFT COMBINE

ARENDT ALSO PLAYS FOR THE CANES BASEBALL NATIONAL SUMMER SHOWCASE TEAM

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Let’s Play Ball! USA BASEBALL IN CARY HOSTS THE MLB DRAFT COMBINE

USA BASEBALL HOSTED THE EVENT IN JULY

BY KURT DUSTERBERG

PHOTOS BY JENNA HISCOCK OF USA BASEBALL

ust a couple weeks removed from his graduation from Holly Springs High School, Bryan Arendt breezed through the concourse at Cary’s USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park, chatting up coaches and other top baseball prospects. The catcher was among 167 players invited to the first Major League Baseball Draft Combine, an event that laid the foundation for the MLB Draft in July. Scouting directors from all 30 major league teams were on hand to evaluate the very best amateur players in the country, including 76 invited collegiate players and 91 high school players. “It’s a lot to take in,” says Arendt, who also catches for the Canes Baseball National summer showcase team, considered to be one of the top organizations of its kind in the country. “I just try to take it day by day and do my thing. I try not to think about it a whole lot.” In addition to a series of all-star games, players were put through medical and performance assessments, as well as educational programming designed to prepare them for a career in professional baseball. Coming off a year when high school and college seasons were lost to COVID-19 concerns, the combine took on added importance for teams and players alike. “A lot of these kids didn’t get seen last summer,” says Chris Lionetti, USA Baseball’s director of player identification. “So much of what we do in the draft is built off of what we do in the summer and the spring. This gives everybody the opportunity to play against each other. It’s some of the best talent in the country, all on one field.”

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The player evaluation process is more than just assessing baseball tools like arm strength, hitting for power, and speed. Scouts want to know which players have the personal qualities that will allow them to excel against professional players as they climb the ladder through the minor leagues. “The tools part is somewhat easy,” says Billy Best, who has been a regional scout for the Atlanta Braves for the past 20 years. “But the most important thing, probably like any profession, is what kind of person are we getting? Are you going to be relentless? Because it’s such a hard game, and there’s so much failure. You’ve got to get back up.”

For the college players, the MLB Draft is the only focus at the Cary event. But high school players can usually fall back on college scholarship offers if they aren’t satisfied with where they are selected in the 20-round draft. “In the past year, a lot has changed for me,” says Arendt, who has a scholarship offer from UNC-Wilmington. “Division I schools and scouts started following me just a year ago. I’ve had a few conversations with the college guys about what college is like and how they enjoy it. I’ve picked up a lot of good information.”

A PROMISING PARTNERSHIP

The MLB Draft Combine is the latest of many highprofile events at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. It also facilitates a Player Development Pipeline event in May for MLB. Since the four-field facility opened in 2007, it has hosted Collegiate National Team and National Team Development events from 12U to 18U. Many of the tournaments are open to the public, with primary games played at the 1,754-seat Coleman Field. “We think this event is only going to get bigger,” Lionetti says. “The fact that MLB and the Town of Cary partner with us for this event is huge for us, but it’s also huge for the town. As scouts, we benefit from having a certain summer schedule. Cary is a large part of what our summer is. Every scout has their favorite hotel they stay in, whether it’s in RTP or right down the street. We all have our favorite restaurants.” With the MLB Draft Combine poised to gain national prestige, it could become a showcase event for both MLB and the community. But for the players and the big-league organizations, the stakes are already high. “The opportunity that MLB has given the teams to meet with players is incredible,” Lionetti says. “All of these kids have to be talented to play the game, but the difference between guys who get cups of coffee and guys who play a long time in the big leagues, is character.” Arendt, the only player from the Triangle at the combine, tried to put his best foot forward, whether talking to a scout or showing off his skills. “I hope to show that I can succeed when we’re playing high-level competition against great pitching,” he says. “I really try not to think about who I’m facing or any of that. I just play and have fun and enjoy the game.”

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D E PA R T M E N T S G I V I N G B A C K

CORRAL OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY

CORRAL RIDING ACADEMY Local nonprofit uses equine-assisted therapy to uplift and transform high-risk teen girls

BY SADIE HARPER

he name CORRAL, in CORRAL Riding Academy, comes from the first letters of this faith-motivated nonprofit’s focus: Centered On Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning. With farms in Cary and Raleigh, the nonprofit takes a unique approach to helping teen girls in high-risk situations by pairing them with rescue horses. The result: equine assisted therapy that transforms troubled teens into successful young adults. Each year, more than 2.8 million teens run away from home, according to CORRAL, and 75% of them are girls between the ages of 10 and 18. Their actions stem from a variety of causes, as many become entangled in high-risk activities like truancy, online porn, gang involvement and human trafficking. Others have lived in homes where they are subjected to neglect, trauma, domestic violence or other abusive situations. That’s where CORRAL intersects, taking in those young women who can—or who

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are court-ordered to—benefit from direct intervention. “The girls make the organization,” says J’naya Marville, the Cary CORRAL farm’s education manager. “We adopt them and become a herd through the journey.” CORRAL offers three levels of service: a 12-week equine-assisted psychotherapy program, a riding academy for longer-term work, and individual therapy involving licensed mental health professionals. All three levels pair each girl with a horse, and each horse receives rehabilitation as well, since he or she has also been rescued from abusive situations or traumatic backgrounds, such as retirement from racing. This pairing creates a symbiotic atmosphere, where both horse and girl build trust, develop effective communication skills, and work through emotional trauma to feel more whole and confident. In one participant’s words, the horses mimic their emotional states “like your twin,” and will

disclose what they’re feeling in order to then work on better coping mechanisms. Each girl’s relationship with her horse generates hope and bridges the gap to understanding other adults. As participants advance through the program, more experienced young women become mentors for newer and younger ones.

PANDEMIC PIVOTS

CORRAL Riding Academy currently has locations at 3620 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary and 2436 Neusehill Lane in Raleigh. Joy Currey, CORRAL’s founder and president, is working to more integrally connect the organization to its surrounding community. A UNC–Chapel Hill business administration graduate who earned a master’s in school leadership from Columbia University, Currey founded CORRAL in 2008 after spending several years teaching inner-city Philadelphia and Brooklyn youth. Her business administration background

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guides her to run CORRAL with a dedication to financial efficiency, ensuring that funds received directly impact the young women and horses being served. Currey says she observed racial disparity and other issues, such as domestic violence and struggles with virtual schooling, come to the forefront over the past few years. She responded by working to create a tangible path for systemic change within the program. The pandemic increased the occurrence of many of these issues, so, under Currey’s leadership, CORRAL pivoted to all-day, on-location virtual schooling pods. This created a safe academic environment that gave CORRAL the opportunity to more accurately measure emotional and academic progress in order to make strategic changes for the upcoming school year. Being on-site also resulted in participating young women earning the best grades in CORRAL’s history. Crystal Lee, an assistant professor of English Language Arts Education at North Carolina State University, has worked hand-in-hand with Currey to refine CORRAL’s mission and vision. She also acts as a staff advisor and chairs an external committee to increase awareness of CORRAL through community partnerships.

CORRAL WAS FOUNDED BY JOY CURREY IN 2008

TRUST CULTIVATION

Volunteers drive the mission forward, Marville says. They enter with an understanding that emerging from trauma is a process. Helping the girls transform into successful adults comes with growing pains but, also, for those who tenaciously remain, it cultivates trust and graciously holds the young women accountable for their futures. Destiny Joy entered the CORRAL program as a C/D/F student entrenched in the foster care system. Because of low grades and tensions Destiny was experiencing at home, her foster family introduced her to CORRAL. A single semester of being in the program during her eighth-grade year resulted in Destiny bringing a failing grade up to a B average. Destiny’s confidence grew, and she began forging positive peer relationships. She became the first member of her family to attend college. Today, she can see a future brimming with potential. The biggest benefit Destiny says she experienced at CORRAL was “being able to have examples of good relationships with healthy interactions, then being guided into what that looks like.” It’s quite likely that the 333 girls CORRAL has impacted in a positive way since 2008 wholeheartedly agree.

CORRAL TEENS WORK ON BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE EACH PARTICIPATANT IS PAIRED WITH A HORSE

Want to get involved? Learn more about CORRAL’s services and volunteer opportunities at corralriding.org. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

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Giving Back

Coming in November/December Midtown and Cary Living magazines pause to recognize philanthropy and giving within our community in regard to charitable organizations and the businesses that support them. Plus, our readers love to know where they can make an impact!

Giving Back allows nonprofits the opportunity to educate our 140,000 readers on their mission and volunteer programs, while attracting new donors in Wake County. Also, businesses can share why they are giving back and why their support will have a lasting impact on the community.

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OUT&ABOUT EVENTS

DINE & DRAFT

NEW AROUND TOWN

SIGHTINGS

KALEIDOSCOPE

BOXYARD RTP IS NOW OPEN FOR SERVICE. PHOTO BY JORDEN YEARGAN

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EVENTS

OUT&ABOUT |

DINE & DRAFT

NEW AROUND TOWN

SIGHTINGS

KALEIDOSCOPE

Brittany Murdock

BRICKUNIVERSE

Photo courtesy of CASTO

LIVE IN THE DISTRICT

Thursdays through October 28, 6:30–9 p.m. Park West Village 3400 Market Center Drive, Morrisville Enjoy live beach music, local brews, face painting for the kids, inflatable axe throwing and more. Take lawn chairs or a blanket to relax on the green space.

parkwestvillage.com

BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL

Photo courtesy of Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Photo courtesy of Olivia Scott

September 11, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Downtown Apex Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, now in its 40th year. The arts and crafts festival on Salem Street showcases local entertainment, kids activities and carnival-style food. American Legion Post 124 commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Apex Service Memorial and performances from the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus and North Carolina State University Pipes & Drums.

October 1–2 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary Don your lederhosen for polka dancing, weiner dog races, a KinderPlatz and live sports streaming from Germany at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Get a taste of Bavaria with mouthwatering bratwurst and sauerkraut, giant soft pretzels, fruit-filled tortes and beer from Munich.

triangleoktoberfest.com

October 11–17 1000 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary Now in its 21st year, the SAS Championship has provided countless memories for professional golfers and fans of all ages. The weeklong event features Food Truck Friday and a 5K race.

saschampionship.com

NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR

Photos by Justin Kase Conder

September 25, 8 a.m.; virtual event September 18–25 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary This event honors four-legged friends and supports Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Take part in a 5K or a 6.5-mile run, or run with your pup in the doggie dash at WakeMed Soccer Park.

runsignup.com/race/nc/cary/pupsandpastries

TRIANGLE OCTOBERFEST

SAS Championship

APEX PEAKFEST

PUPS & PASTRIES

Photo courtesy of Triangle Oktoberfest

SAS CHAMPIONSHIP

cary.beerandbourbon.com

apexpeakfest.com

brickuniverse.com

Photo courtesy of

September 10–11 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary Experience all the pleasures true Southerners live by: beer, bourbon, barbecue, bacon, biscuits, boots and bluegrass. A souvenir tasting glass is included with each admission ticket so you can enjoy unlimited beer and bourbon sampling at Booth Amphitheatre.

September 25–26, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh See giant LEGO displays and sculptures, interact with expert builders, shop Photo courtesy of BrickUniverse for the latest in LEGO merchandise and build your own masterpiece at the Raleigh Convention Center. Purchase tickets online.

October 14–24 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh Worth the wait! The North Carolina State Fair returns with carnival rides and games, livestock competitions, live music, nightly fireworks at 9:45 p.m. and, of course, all the fried food you can imagine.

ncstatefair.org

HOLLYFEST

BY JA N I C E L EW I N E

October 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 2401 Grigsby Avenue Celebrate all things Holly Springs with local artisans, live entertainment, kids activities and food vendors. The merrymaking takes place at Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake.

hollyspringsnc.us/356/hollyfest

Be sure to check the websites for the events listed here before you head out to ensure they are still taking place.

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EVENTS

OUT&ABOUT

DINE & DRAFT

AFRICAN AWAZE CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Road, Cary 919.377.2599 awazecuisine.com AMERICAN THE ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1700 Center Street, Apex 919.372.5383 1195 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.481.4434 711 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7731 abbeyroadnc.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.377.0509 academystreetbistro.com APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.387.0082 apexwings.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.7675 aviatorbrew.com AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8826 aviatorbrew.com BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 919.567.3251 basslakedrafthouse.com CAROLINA ALE HOUSE 2240 Walnut Street, Cary 919.854.9444 carolinaalehouse.com CHICKEN SALAD CHICK 302 Colonades Way Suite 202, Cary 984.207.5516 chickensaladchick.com THE CORNER TAVERN AND GRILL 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.0088 cornertaverncary.com DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.234.0824 dameschickenwaffles.com HANK’S DOWNTOWN DIVE 111 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.447.4200 theumstead.com/dining HERONS AT THE UMSTEAD 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary 984.464.2524 hanksdowntowndive.com THE GOAT 5600 Primary Drive, Morrisville 919.981.9405 lcgoat.com/durham JOYCE & FAMILY RESTAURANT 129 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.1717 facebook.com/joyceandfamily LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Road, Cary 919.233.1632 lucky32.com

NEW AROUND TOWN

THE MASON JAR TAVERN 114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.964.5060 themasonjartavern.com MY WAY TAVERN 301 W. Center Street, Holly Springs 919.285.2412 mywaytavern.com THE PEAK ON SALEM 126 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.466.6060 thepeakonsalem.comTHE PEAK ON PECK & PLUME 301 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.804.1400 peckandplume.com THE PROVINCIAL 119 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.372.5921 theprovincialapex.com RUDY’S PUB & GRILL 780 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.5061 rudysofapex.com SCRATCH KITCHEN & TAPROOM 225 Salem Street, Apex 160 E. Cedar Street, Cary 919.372.5370 scratchkitchenandtaproom.com TASTEFULLY SERVED Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex, RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com TRIPLE BARREL TAVERN 2221 N. Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.0940 triplebarreltavern.com TWO GUYS GRILLE 4149 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.462.9336 twoguysgrillemorrisville.com WOODY’S SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL 8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.380.7737 woodysportstavern.com ASIAN AKAMI SUSHI BAR 1561 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.267.6368 akamisushibar.com AMBER FLAVORS AND TASTE 3607 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.377.2550 ambercary.com ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Drive, Cary 919.462.8598 asiangardencarync.com BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Road, Cary 919.468.9958 bananaleafcary.com BAAN THAI 758 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.629.6399 baanthaiapex.com C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.467.8860 ctwokrestaurant.com

SIGHTINGS

CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs 919.557.9888 china-uno.com DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Drive, #104, Morrisville 919.380.3087 dimsumhousemorrisville.com G.58 CUISINE 10958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.466.8858 g58cuisine.com GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Road, Cary 919.363.6636 genkicary.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.859.8998 gingerasiancuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Court, Cary 919.466.8888 gojibistro.us HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8899 hibachicompany.com HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Place Morrisville 919.462.9899 hibachiblue.com JJ CAFE 2143 Ten Ten Road, Apex 919.367.8686 jjcafeapex.com KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Drive, Cary 919.380.8081 kabukicary.com KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.851.7101 kashin.com KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main Street, Holly Springs 919.557.1437 kobehollyspringsnc.com KUMO SUSHI 2916 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.986.0983 kumosushifv.com LITTLE TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1401 SE Maynard Road, Cary 919.467.5011 sushi-little-tokyo-restaurant. business.site LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Road, Cary 919.380.7550 lucky7nc.com MEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1424 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.762.7128 meiweinc.com NEW RAINBOW 3427 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.8272 newrainbowchinese.com

KALEIDOSCOPE

OSHA THAI KITCHEN & SUSHI 242 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Holly Springs 984.538.6742 oshathaikitchennc.com PHO 919 3504 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0318 pho919.com RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way, Cary 919.388.9977 redbowlcary.com SUSHI AT THE PARK 1163 Parkside Main Street, Cary 984.333.0198 sushiatthepark.com SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Drive, Apex 919.387.7022 sushiiwa.org SUSHI-THAI CARY 106 Kilmayne Drive, Cary 919.467.5747 sushithaicary.com TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.380.8568 taipeicafemorrisville.com TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville 919.234.6385 tastevietnamese.com TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Place, Cary 919.977.4037 shikitasu.com TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.443.2279 yelp.com/biz/teriyakin-morrisville THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 150, Cary 984.229.7333 thailotusinc.com THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Road, Cary 919.319.1818 thaispicessushi.com THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs 919.303.5700 thaithaicuisinenc.com YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.8088 yamatoofapex.com YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary 919.859.8081 yohoasiancary.com YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.481.0068 yurijapaneserestaurant.com ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.234.0914 zenfishpokebar.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

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BAKERIES & DESSERT CAFES ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 1008 Ryan Road, Cary 919.234.0037 10120 Green Level Church Road, Cary 919.822.1866 andiasicecream.com ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 1115 Hatches Pond Lane, Morrisville 919.650.2865 eatandys.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.267.6846 anneloresbakery.com ASALI DESSERTS & CAFE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive Suite 106-A, Cary 919.362.7882 asalievents.com/cafe BESTOW BAKED GOODS 4208 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs 919.473.9225 bestowbakedgoods.com BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP 203 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1143 bigdomsbagelshop.com BONAFIDE BAKESHOP & CAFE 1232 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.372.5000 bonafidebakeshop.com BRECOTEA 1144 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.234.1555 brecotea.com

CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Road, Cary 919.319.6265 cariboucoffee.com CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Road, Cary 919.781.4810 chanticleercafe.com CHOCOLATE SMILES 312 W. Chatham Street, Suite 101, Cary 919.469.5282 chocolatesmiles.com COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary 919.233.0288 coffeeandcrepes.com CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Road, Cary 919.380.1840 cremacoffeebakery.com CRUMBL COOKIES 1105 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.364.1100 crumblcookies.com CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4067 cultivate.coffee DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive #101, Cary 919.468.8722 duckdonuts.com FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 984.888.5454 fountcoffee.com

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FRESH. LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.234.1155 109 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.9716 freshlocalicecream.com GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Drive, Cary 919.469.3350 1146 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.467.2386 goodberrys.com GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1240 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.460.8158 greatharvest.com HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.694.5251 thehappycupcakery.com HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Parkway, Morrisville 919.677.1331 hotbreadscafe.com JAVA JIVE COFFEE & TEA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 403, Cary 919.655.7655 javajivecoffeeandtea.com JUICE VIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.377.8923 juicevibes.com LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary 919.657.0657 320 W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.650.3117 5055 Arco Street, Cary (inside Whole Foods) RDU International Airport (Terminal 2 marketplace) 984.228.0300 lafarmbakery.com MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Road, Cary 919.200.0016 milklabcafe.com NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.567.0887 nilscafe.weebly.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.694.5300 nothingbundtcakes.com ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115-G W. Chatham Street, Cary 919.319.6554 bluemoonbakery.com PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.351.9704 facebook.com/pintsicecream PURE JUICERY BAR 716 Slash Pine Drive, Cary 919.234.1572 purejuicerybar.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.377.0385 169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.586.7343 risebiscuitsdonuts.com

SIR WALTER COFFEE + KITCHEN 242 S. Main Street, Holly Springs 919.390.2274 sirwaltercoffeekitchen.com STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.2237 stickboyfuquay.com SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.238.7224 sugarbuzzbakery.com A TASTE OF BROOKLYN 101 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.362.8408 atasteofbrooklynnc.com VIDA DULCE 836 E. Chatham Street #104, Cary 919.378.9722 vidadulcenc.com BREAKFAST/SPECIALTY BLUEGRASS BAGELS 100 Dickens Road, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4980 bluegrassbagels.com BRIGS 1225 NW Maynard Road, Cary 919.481.9300 1040 Tryon Village Shopping Center, Cary 919.859.2151 brigs.com CHA HOUSE TEA 1319 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 984.465.0498 chahouseusa.com DALLAS FAMOUS CHICKEN N’ Biscuits 1101 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.362.0051 DAYBREAK 154 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.439.1181 daybreaknc.com DICED GOURMET SALADS & WRAPS 1377 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.377.8572 7157 O’Kelly Chapel Road, Cary 919.678.5004 dicedsalads.com EGGS UP GRILL 1436 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4463 eggsupgrill.com FAMOUS TOASTERY 316 Colonades Way #201C, Cary 919.655.1971 famoustoastery.com FIRST WATCH Locations throughout the Triangle firstwatch.com MISSION MARKET 124 N. Salem Street, Apex shopthemission.com

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DELIS/SANDWICHES THE BRUNCH BOX 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville 919.380.7276 thebrunchbox.net CAPRIOTTI’S SANDWICH SHOP 302 Colonades Way, Cary 919.932.8882 capriottis.com MOOKIE’S NEW YORK DELI 1010 Tryon Village Drive, Cary 919.900.7770 mookiesnydeli.com PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville 919.380.7002 peppersmrkt.com SERENDIPITY GOURMET DELI 118 S. Academy Street, Cary 919.469.1655 serendipitygourmetdelinc.com ECLECTIC CHEF’S PALETTE 3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary 919.267.6011 chefspalette.net CORELIFE EATERY 200 Crossroads Boulevard, Suite 100, Cary 919.726.6261 corelifeeatery.com MAXIMILLIANS GRILL & WINE BAR 8314 Chapel Hill Road, Cary 919.465.2455 maximilliansgrill.com

FRENCH REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Road, Cary 919.380.0122 reysrestaurant.com GERMAN DIER BIERGARTEN 1080 Darrington Drive, Cary 919.650.1565 biergartencary.com INDIAN BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.363.9000 bawarchiapex.com BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E. Chatham Street, Suite 102, Cary 919.377.0346 biryanimaxxindiancuisine.com CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Suite 107, Cary 919.234.1264 cilantroindia.com HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746-A E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.466.0550 himalayannepalicuisine.com HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Drive #105, Morrisville 919.535.3163 hydhousertp.com KABABISH CAFÉ 201 W. Chatham Street, Suite 103, Cary 919.377.8794 kababishcafe.com

NAZARA INDIAN BISTRO 1945 High House Road, Cary 919.694.5353 nazaranc.com TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way, Cary 919.465.2326 towernc.com UDUPI CAFE 590 E. Chatham Street, Suites 112 and 144, Cary 919.465.0898 sriudupicafe.com/contact.php IRISH DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway, Apex 919.387.4100 1979 High House Road, Cary 919.388.9930 dohertysirishpubnc.com ITALIAN ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N. Salem Street, Apex 919.267.6237 138 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2497 annaspizzeria.com BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Drive, Morrisville 919.465.9006 babymooncafe.com BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S. Drive #119, Cary 919.552.0303 belliniitaliancuisinecary.com

BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.803.5358 bocciitalian.com DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.1006 danielsapex.com ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Place, Suite 106, Cary 919.854.7731 dineenrigo.com GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8868 garibalditrattoria.com LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Drive, Cary 919.468.7229 luganocary.com MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Road, Apex 919.363.2228 mammamianc.com OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Road #101, Apex 984.229.7480 osteriag.com PRO’S EPICUREAN MARKET & CAFE 211 E. Chatham Street, Cary 919.377.1788 prosepicurean.com ROMA’S ITALIAN DELI & PIZZERIA 203 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary 919.468.1111 romasitalian.net

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BLAZE PIZZA 316 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs 919.557.4990 1024 Market Center Drive, Morrisville 919.261.5941 blazepizza.com BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.629.6000 DI FARA PIZZA TAVERN 111 E. Chatham Street, Cary difarapizzatavern.com JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Drive, Apex 919.659.8700 johnnyspizzacarymenu.com J&S NEW YORK PIZZA 804 Perry Road, Apex 919.363.0071 2025 Renaissance Park Place, Cary 919.650.3492 500 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.6921 jandsnypizza.com MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA 928 U.S. Highway 64, Apex 919.462.8880 michelangelosinapex.com 7280 GB Alford Highway, Holly Springs 919.557.4992 michelangelospizza.com MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Road, Fuquay-Varina 919.557.6093 sites.google.com/site/ milanopizzafv MOD PIZZA 316 Colonades Way Suite 206-C, Cary 919.241.7200 modpizza.com/locations/waverly THE ORIGINAL NY PIZZA 6458 Tryon Road, Cary 919.852.2242 831 Bass Pro Lane, Cary 919.677.8484 634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs 919.567.0505 theoriginalnypizza.com PAPA’S SUBS & PIZZA 511 N. Main Street, Holly Springs 919.557.1919 papassubspizzahollysprings.com THE PIZZA DUDE 1763 W. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.6686 ncpizzadude.com PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E. Chatham Street Suite 101, Cary 919.377.8244 pizzeriafaulisi.com RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Drive, Morrisville 919.468.3737 randys-pizza.com RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Road, Suite 108, Cary 919.380.8410 riccistrattoria.com ROMEO’S PIZZA 800 W. Williams Street, Suite 160, Apex 919.355.2920 romeospizza.com

ROSATI’S PIZZA 3605 Davis Drive, Suite 107, Morrisville 919.380.7000 rosatispizza.com/location/ morrisvillenc SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 2428 SW Cary Parkway, Cary 919.467.4600 salviospizza.com V PIZZA 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 919.650.1821 vpizza.com YOUR PIE 685 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary 919.378.9578 yourpie.com SEAFOOD THE BLIND PELICAN 120 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs 984.225.2471 blindpelicanseafood.com THE FULL MOON OYSTER BAR 1600 Village Market Place, Morrisville 919.378.9524 fullmoonoysterbar.com SKIPPER’S FISH FRY 1001 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.303.2400 skippersfish.com TONY’S TAPS & OYSTER CO. 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Cary 919.234.1600 facebook.com/beermusicoysters SOUTH AMERICAN GUASACA AREPA & SALSA GRILL 9918 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 103, Morrisville 919.377.8223 guasaca.com STEAK HOUSE CAPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Drive, Morrisville 919.484.7721 chophousesofnc.com JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S. Drive, Cary 919.380.8210 jimmyvssteakhouse.com VEGETARIAN/VEGAN VEGAN COMMUNITY KITCHEN 803 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.372.5027 vegancommunitykitchen.com Cary Living advertisers have been highlighted. A more complete list of restaurants can be found at caryliving.com. Some restaurants do not have websites and must be contacted by phone. Please call or check websites for takeout options.

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Photo by Jorden Yeargan

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KALEIDOSCOPE

Photo courtesy of Akami Sushi Bar

BOXYARD RTP SHOPS WELCOME CUSTOMERS WITH SOFT OPENING

AKAMI SUSHI BAR BRINGS “OMAKESE” DINING TO APEX

The long-awaited opening of Boxyard RTP has arrived! This unique “cargotecture” center, made up of shipping containers, will bring small businesses together in a first-of-its-kind shopping, dining and entertainment experience in North Carolina. Six vendors are currently open for business: Beyú Caffé, Buzzy Bakes, Lawrence Barbecue, Medicine Mama’s Farmacy, Thirteen West and Wonderpuff. Eleven more are slated to open in the coming months.

Akami Sushi Bar has opened its doors in Apex. While its regular menu features a large variety of fish, the restaurant also offers an omakase (“leave it up to you”) option on Friday and Saturday nights. The omakase experience requires a reservation and includes one hour of chef-selected sushi brought to your table continuously as it’s made— usually consisting of about 18 courses. Online ordering from the regular menu is also available.

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1561 E. Williams Street, Apex 919.267.6368 akamisushibar.com

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CARY CELEBRATES DOWNTOWN PARK GROUNDBREAKING In anticipation of the 2023 opening of Downtown Cary Park’s newest phase, the Town of Cary hosted a week of festivities for the public to participate in. Activities included yoga, garden spade painting, paw print casting, chalk art and a jazz concert. On the last day of the festivities, the town hosted a park groundbreaking ceremony. The park is expected to include walking trails, play areas for children, a performance pavilion, a dog park and more when it opens in summer 2023.

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CAROLINA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS AWARDED AT THEATER FESTIVAL Students from the Carolina Academy of Performing Arts in Apex had the opportunity to perform alongside more than 2,000 other participants at the Junior Theater Festival in Sugar Land, Texas. The students’ hard work led them to win a Freddie G Excellence in Acting Award. CAPA student Cameron Lewis was presented with a Freddie G Outstanding Performance by an Individual award, and Ella Yousik and Ben Manhardt were named Junior Theater Festival All-Stars. Celebrating with them at the festival were Broadway celebrities Daniel Yearwood, Katy Geraghty and Krystina Alabado, among others.

Photo courtesy of Carolina Academy of Performing Arts

Photo by Janice Lewine

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“I lean toward subject matter that I can make soft and reinterpret my way—like mountains, rivers and marshes.”

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CINDY CAVE

S U N S E T O V E R D O L LY S O D S , 2 0 1 6 PASTEL ON PAPER 17 BY 23 INCHES

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BY CHARLOTTE RUSSELL

Cary-based artist Cindy Cave uses chalk pastels to capture soft and atmospheric landscapes. Starting with a black and white underdrawing, Cave then mixes her own colors on paper using color theory and method she learned from studying fine art

at Meredith College, and while studying abroad in Paris, France and Florence, Italy. She is drawn to elements in the landscape like the Milky Way, low country tides, or vibrant sunsets that act as a gateway to something romantic and ethereal. Her

impressions of nature depict places for which she has a personal affection, like West Virginia and South Carolina’s low country. Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and raised in Orange, California, Cave knew she would be an artist from a young age. In

addition to working in chalk pastel, she also is a muralist and oil painter, and is the co-owner of Adam Cave Fine Art and the Adam Cave Collection. View her work online at adamcavefineart.com.

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Cary Living magazine September October 2021

Articles inside

SPORTS

HISTORY

KALEIDOSCOPE

MEET THE DOCTORS

OUT & ABOUT

CHEF’S TABLE

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE OF APEX

PLAN A WINE ADVENTURE