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We’re sure it will be when you read—or should we say devour—this issue, the most drool-worthy one of the year: the Foodie issue! We spent the last few months scouring the streets in search of the most delicious bites Cary has to offer, and we're excited to share our findings with you.

While we don’t like to play favorites, the Foodie issue is near and dear to our hearts. After all, food is not only nourishing (and delicious) but it also brings people together—whether it’s a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed lunch break with coworkers, a friend’s birthday party or even a casual weeknight meal with family. Food is often considered one of life’s great pleasures—so consider this issue your foodie guide to Cary, featuring the best places to satisfy your hunger.

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FEATURES 14 Open House Stunning West Cary Home Offers It All

16 Book Smarts Read and Feed Equips Children to Become Capable, Confident Readers

22 Made to Crave Annelore’s German Bakery Brings the Best of Old-World European Baking to Downtown Cary

28 Local Food and Elegance Converge at Chandelier New Venue Boasts Joint Talents of

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Chef John Ford and His Creative Director Wife, Natasha

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Giving Back

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Food & Wine

28 Local Limelight 30 Culinary Creations 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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OPEN HOUSE ARTICLE LAUREN CONNELLY PHOTOGRAPHY CATHERINE NGUYEN

OPEN HOUSE

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COLLEEN BLONDELL, OWNER OF BLONDELL PROPERTIES, IS A LEADING REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL WITH A TEAM OF AGENTS WHOSE BOUTIQUE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS THRIVES PRIMARILY BY REFERRALS FROM FORMER CLIENTS, BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AND FRIENDS. And current clients Kim and Doug Dandurand, who have known Colleen for more than 25 years, are no exception.

The Dandurands’ house, set in a prestigious west Cary neighborhood, boasts lush landscaping in a natural environment ideal for riding bikes, playing on playgrounds or lounging by the pool. The stately 5,300-square-foot home features six bedrooms and five full bathrooms.

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This home offers a first-floor bedroom/office, a second-floor exercise room, a third-floor oversized bonus room and a theater area. Outside features include a screened-in porch overlooking the saltwater infinity pool.

“When I saw that pool, I said, ‘I want this house,’” Kim says with a laugh. “The house was pretty modern, so we updated the kitchen to make it more rustic, added custom built-ins, a large wood beam and a stacked stone fireplace to the family room, along with a custom mantle from a tree my father cut down years ago.”

These features, along with its close proximity to the neighborhood lake and Tobacco Trail, help it stand out from similar homes in this price range.

Colleen guides her clients throughout the sale and listing process and believes proper staging is key prior to listing.

“It’s a competitive buyer’s market. You want your home to stand out, the features to be noticed and remembered, and for the buyer to envision it as their own,” Colleen says.

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GIVING BACK Read and Feed relies on its 500plus volunteers to give children an appetite for reading.

BOOK SMARTS READ AND FEED EQUIPS CHILDREN TO BECOME CAPABLE, CONFIDENT READERS Read and Feed has two mobile classrooms, which allow them to meet children in their local communities.

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ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL

FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS, HUNDREDS OF STU-

students’ local neighborhoods. Each participant

DENTS ACROSS WAKE COUNTY HAVE GATH-

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ERED IN SMALL GROUPS TO EAT, PLAY AND

new book to read after every visit,” Kati says. “The

BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE IN READING. And it’s

children spend their first 10 minutes eating supper,

all due to the vision of Jan Franz.

then break into small groups, usually a one-to-one

In the early 2000s, Jan volunteered as a tutor at Cary’s Northwoods Elementary School, where she

or two-to-one ratio, to work on literacy concepts and practice reading.”

discovered many children lacked the basic resources

The importance of identifying struggling readers

needed to become strong readers. In 2007, she quit her

early on is critical, Kati explains. Numerous studies

job, purchased an RV and converted it into a mobile

have shown third grade reading proficiency is the

classroom capable of traveling to neighborhoods

most important predictor of high school graduation

and schools. She grabbed books from her attic, fixed

and career success.

sloppy joes to feed the eight children signed up for

“Reading touches every part of a child’s academic

the program and pulled up to Penny Road Elementary.

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Read and Feed was born.

self-esteem while nourishing them emotionally and

Since then, Read and Feed has expanded to serve

physically is a privilege.”

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Kati served as a volunteer with the program before becoming a program coordinator and then executive

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cups and a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove and top with chocolate syrup and second graham cracker square.

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Historians believe the Black Forest Gateau dates back to the late 16th century in Germany.

ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY BRINGS THE BEST OF OLD-WORLD EUROPEAN BAKING TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CARY

Made to Crave

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL

PHOTOGRAPHY CATHERINE NGUYEN

IT’S BEEN SPOOFED ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. The New York Times has published its own “viewers guide” to help us poor Yanks understand the difference between pudding (dessert) and custard (pudding) or biscuits (cookies) and scones (biscuits).

So why are Americans binge-watching The Great British Baking Show? And where in the world can we get our own Black Forest Gateau (cake), after Mary Berry made us feel like we need one in our lives?

Maybe it’s because European desserts and celebratory cakes are steeped in tradition. And they’re happy to share it with you—at least that’s what happens when customers walk into Cary-based Annelore’s German Bakery.

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Husband and wife owners Norbert and Annelore Gstattenbauer float between their bakery’s on-site kitchen, designed to be left open so guests can see and smell the baking process, and the front of the store where they chat with patrons and answer questions about the bakery’s unique breads, pastries and cakes.

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“It’s a classic Bavarian torte with seven layers of sponge cake, interlaid with chocolate buttercream, brushed with a thin layer of apricot preserves and then enrobed with chocolate ganache,” Norbert explains. “The torte was named for Prince Regent Luitpold, who became prince regent in Bavaria in 1886. It originally had eight layers to represent the eight regions of Bavaria, but when Pfalz was lost after WWII, the torte also lost a layer.”

Most of the offerings at Annelore’s German Bakery, from the customer-favorite Bee Sting Cake to the Almond Brandy Nut Slings, cannot be found elsewhere in the area.

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MADE TO CRAVE

(CON TI N U ED)

“We feel strongly about doing things the traditional way. Many of the recipes we have date back generations,”

heart of what we do.”

Norbert says. “For instance, the recipe card we use for

The ability to meet the growing demand from their cus-

our Christmas Stollen is written in my grandmother’s Old

tomers is what brought the Gstattenbauers to open up

German handwriting. There’s history there.”

their freestanding 3,600-square-foot bakery on Chatham

To the Gstattenbauers, the process is as important as the product.

“The greatest compliment we receive is when a customer shares with us that our plum kuchen or apple

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connection between food, family and memories is at the

Street in Cary. The bakery, modeled after traditional Munich and Viennese coffee houses and pastry shops, features European-style arched windows, a wrought iron bakers rack, and plenty of seating.

strudel reminds them of their grandmothers, aunts

In addition to their traditional items, such as strudels,

and fathers,” Norbert says. “As a family business, that

turnovers, pretzels, breads and brötchen, Annelore’s German

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Bakery offers a rotating, seasonal selection of breads, pas-

It’s all a part of the Gstattenbauers’ vision of creating

tries and celebratory cakes—like that Black Forest Cake we

a place for customers to come in, connect and enjoy.

mentioned earlier.

The bakery offers specialty drinks, including a traditional

“Our Black Forest Cake is a two-layered chocolate sponge cake, layered with a cherry compote made from

Viennese hot chocolate, in addition to their showstopping breads and pastries.

real cherry brandy and then topped with whipped cream,

“We love being part of this community and enjoy getting

chocolate shavings and morello cherries. The whipped

to know those who walk through our doors,” Norbert says.

cream we use is only lightly sweetened, which brings

“We truly care about connecting with our customers and

a nice balance to the cake,” Norbert explains. “Dessert

giving them a taste of what makes traditional European

shouldn’t be sticky sweet, but rather be a satisfying finish

baking so exceptional.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Photo by Hans Rosemond

LOCAL FOOD AND ELEGANCE

CONVERGE AT CHANDELIER NEW VENUE BOASTS JOINT TALENTS OF CHEF JOHN FORD AND HIS CREATIVE DIRECTOR WIFE, NATASHA

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PHOTOGRAPHY CATHERINE NGUYEN AND HANS ROSEMOND

CHEF JOHN FORD AND HIS WIFE, NATASHA, KNEW THEY WERE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER WHEN THEY COULD NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THEIR LOVE OF FOOD ON THEIR FIRST DATE. Their catering company, Fords Fluent N’ Food, has served the wedding and event industry for years, but the duo recently opened Chandelier, a luxurious venue in the heart of Cary where food and elegance converge.

“We knew we wanted to open up a space a couple of months into our catering business,” Natasha says. “This ensures that the guests can have fresh and delicious food under our own roof.”

John earned his degree in International Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham in 2008. After beginning his restaurant career as a dishwasher, John later worked as a sous chef for Pop’s Trattoria in Durham and Print Works Bistro in Greensboro. Then, as executive chef at Cameron Bar and Grill in Raleigh, John became known locally for his Saturday night farm-to-table specials. He visited the farmers market on Saturday mornings to create onenight-only, first-come, first-served entrées featuring locally sourced foods. He also participated in the 2016 James Beard Blended Burger Project. His Hoisin Mushroom Burger, which blended chopped chuck, short rib and cremini mushrooms, was topped with grilled red onion, hoisin smoked mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, mixed greens and smoked tomato aioli on a toasted garlic bun. John’s menu continues to feature fresh, high-quality, local products. He is classically trained and has extensive culinary skills in everything from Italian and French to Asian and American cooking styles.

As creative director, Natasha’s role is to ensure that each plate is presented well visually. She also coordinates and plans events that put customer service first. Natasha earned a degree in media and public relations from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has more than a decade of restaurant experience and used her marketing skills for corporations and nonprofits for multiple years. Her vision is behind every marketing platform and advertising material for both companies. ”We thrive off each other and help each other if the other is in need,” Natasha says. “Many people joke we are telepathic—we know when the other is in need of help or guidance.”

Together, they believe “a dash of Southern hospitality mixed with beauty and elegance sprinkled with excellent food is the “recipe for greatness.”

When clients select Chandelier as their event venue, they automatically snag catering by Fords Fluent N’ Food, which offers a wide variety of menu selections. Included in the venue rental cost are tables and chairs, white china, gold chargers, silverware, water goblets, bridal and groom suites with snacks and Champagne and more. Chandelier offers indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, an outdoor patio with market lights, as well as a space for a cocktail reception.

“Chandelier is the true epitome of hopes and dreams,” Natasha says. “Not only do we have a gorgeous space, but the love and positive vibes Chandelier exuberates is priceless.”

Visit Chandelier for your next wedding, corporate event, birthday, anniversary, gradua-

“CHANDELIER IS THE TRUE EPITOME OF HOPES AND DREAMS. NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE A GORGEOUS SPACE, BUT THE LOVE AND POSITIVE VIBES CHANDELIER EXUBERATES IS PRICELESS.”

tion, bar/bat mitzvah and more.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL

OF FALL

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THAI CURRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

+ 1 butternut squash, diced

1. Prep the butternut squash by cutting, peel-

+ 2 tablespoons coconut oil

ing and dicing into approximately 3/4-inch cubes

+ 1 tablespoon butter

2. In a large dutch oven, add the oil, butter, leek,

+ 1 small leek, well-rinsed, sliced

onion, shallots, carrot, garlic and ginger. Sauté for

+ 1 shallot, finely diced

5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.

+ 1 large carrot, finely diced

3. Add the cubed butternut squash, and

+ 2 cloves garlic, minced

season with salt, pepper and curry powder.

+ 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Stir to coat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes,

+ 1 teaspoon curry powder

stirring occasionally.

+ 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk + 4 cups vegetable broth + 1 teaspoon brown sugar

4. Add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, brown sugar, lime juice and Thai red curry paste.

5. Bring the ingredients to a low boil over

+ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and sim-

+ 1 teaspoon red Thai curry paste

mer for 15 minutes or until the butternut squash

+ Kosher salt

is fork-tender.

+ Black pepper

6. Use an immersion blender or transfer soup

+ Toppings & Garnishes: 1 lime, cut into wedges.

to a blender and purée until smooth. Serve with

+ 6 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk.

roasted pumpkin seeds, fresh mint leaves, lime

+ 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, roasted.

wedges and a drizzle of coconut milk.

+ 10-12 fresh mint leaves.

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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tequila festival offers up some of the

Gina Chavez is a 10-time Austin Music

coast's best tacos and Mexican food

Award winner, has been featured on

BANDS, BITES AND BOATS AT BOND PARK

(food is a la carte for beer tasting

NPR's All Things Considered and was

session), along with great live music,

hailed by The Boston Globe and USA

margaritas, piñata punching, con-

Today. Chavez’s passionate collection

tests and many other surprises.

of bilingual songs takes audiences

Bond Park Boathouse

Spend your Friday evening floating on Bond Lake in the setting sun while you listen to great music and enjoy delicious food. Prefer to stay on land? Bring a lawn chair, friends and family and join us. Music: Garrett

on a journey through the Americas,

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blending the sounds and rhythms of

PAINT THE PAGE! CREATIVE EVENT

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Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Cummings (5 p.m.) Food: Napoli

Calling all young artists ages 13 to 19

Pizza Brew: Fortnight

to paint, draw or sketch the historic Page-Walker and gardens. The pub-

the region with tension and grace.

PUMPKIN FLOTILLA AT BOND PARK Bond Park Boathouse

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lic is invited to a reception to view the

Bring your carved pumpkin from

art on Sunday, Oct. 13.

4–5:30 p.m. and join us for Bond

CARY PLAYERS PRESENT: 12 ANGRY JURORS

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set sail across the Bond Park Lake

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial

ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS

to those who enter a pumpkin or dress

Cary Arts Center

for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He

Park's Pumpkin Flotilla! Pumpkins will

Acupuncture Center for Wellness

at twilight (approximately 6:30 p.m.).

Enjoy a discounted boat ride (available in appropriate Halloween costumes).

doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the

Come learn about the different kinds

guard as the 12 jurors are taken into

of oils, the benefits of essential oils

the bleak jury room. It looks like an

and the different ways you can use

open-and-shut case—until one of the

them for your and your family’s health

jurors begins opening the others’ eyes

and wellness. The first 10 participants

to the facts. Written by Reginald Rose

receive one free Make-and-Take

and Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel

Roller of their choice. (Additional

Stop by the Pumpkin Patch to pick out

rollers are $5.) Host: Mary Jennings;

the perfect pumpkin to carve at one

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Teacher: Rufina Gilberto, doTerra

of the carving stations (or bring your

Essential Oils representative

own). Pumpkins will be lit for display

CARY DOG DAYS

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Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Enjoy a day filled with family fun for you and your dogs! Check out local dog rescue groups and other vendors,

26 CARY’S GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE Downtown Park

and judged in a variety of categories.

PAINT THE PAGE! RECEPTION

Stay for family-friendly Halloween specials shown outdoors, including It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Page-Walker Arts & History Center

adopt a pet, or get your dog washed

Celebrate the artists of Paint the

by members of Cary Teen Council.

Page! with a chance to view the

Cary Animal Control will be on hand

artwork and enjoy refreshments.

with local veterinarians to vaccinate

Awards and prizes will be given out

and microchip your pets. Bring your

during the reception.

friendly, leashed dog for some fall fun.

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