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CONTENTS

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IN EVERY ISSUE 12 SEE & DO

Live theater, local shopping and even a little fishing: 10 ways to get out and enjoy the town.

14 MEET & GREET

24 24 NO PLACE LIKE HOME: 12 OAKS

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Spend a day exploring Carrboro.

66 GROW & BLOOM

30 NEW IN TOWN

55 NOW TRY THIS

Let 2019 be the year to step out of your comfort zone, and jump head-first into something new. Whether it's food, fitness or a historic hobby, you'll find them all in Southern Wake.

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Oak City Amaretto, Happy Place Golden Lager from Mason Jar Lager Company, Caprese Chicken from Whisk and Triangle Wine Company's picks to pair.

48 THERE & BACK

Beautiful homes and great schools are just the beginning.

Main & Broad isn’t the only newcomer to Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

Residents, business owners, and town officials share what it’s like being the new kid.

18 DIG IN & DRINK UP

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Tips from L.A. Jackson to keep your garden growing in February and March.

68 FUN & MEMES

Eight ways to live like a local from Fuquay-Varina Memes.

72 SEEN & HEARD

News from the community.

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

FEATURES

Get personal with The Sword Conservatory’s Eric Lindbeck and the anonymous author of Fuquay-Varina Memes.

THE MAGGY AWARDS

WINNER 2019

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Letters “This is exactly what the Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs area needed. Since our community began to expand and grow, we’ve longed for a publication to tell the stories of our businesses, people and culture. We’re all very proud to be a part of this area, and we believe Main & Broad will serve as an avenue to highlight everything we have to offer.”

– SUSAN WEIS, TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA

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I can’t remember a time that my home wasn’t Wake County. My family moved here when I was three months old, and my parents still live 10 minutes from our first house in Raleigh.

There was that four-year stint I spent way down the road in Chapel Hill for college, but with parents and siblings still in Raleigh, I was never really uprooted.

My story is becoming more and more unique, as the entire Research Triangle region has witnessed incredible growth.

Word has long since gotten out that this is a EMILY’S ISSUE Highs fabulous place to live, and thousands of people A personal invitation from are putting down new roots every year.

Holly Springs Mayor Dick Sears to call him anytime.

Take, for example, Dani Almeyda, coEating the “props” from The founder of the OS Institute in Fuquay-Varina.

Mason Jar Tavern photoshoot.

Originally from Chicago, Almeyda fell in love Visiting Bella Mei boutique for an with the downtown community of Fuquay-Vainterview, then returning twice for more shopping. rina, where she now lives, with her husband and Having my triceps complimented children, and runs a business. Almeyda’s parents at OS Institute. and sister have since followed suit and relocated Knocking out Christmas shopping to Fuquay-Varina. while on assignment in Carrboro Stories like Almeyda’s are fueling much of the exciting growth Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina are experiencing.

All of us at Main & Broad are thrilled to put down new roots in Southern Wake as well. With this very first issue, we begin the task of discovering, exploring and sharing all things unique about life in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

Though this magazine is new, we know many of you are not. And we hope you’ll share with us the small businesses, restaurants, activities and people you’ve already come to love. Reach me at editor@mainandbroadmag.com.

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BASS LAKE PARK 8 A.M.- SUNSET, YEAR ROUND

Thousands of brown, rainbow and brook trout were released into Bass Lake earlier this winter as part of a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission program to prevent prevent overpopulation in hatchery tanks, which can lead to disease. Bass Lake’s trout were relocated from a hatchery in Brevard.

Anglers can keep up to seven trout per day. A valid North Carolina inland fishing license is required.

First-time fisherman are encouraged to borrow rods and reels free of charge through the Tackle Loaner Program. Bass Lake is also home to catfish, bass, bream and crappie.

Holly Springs Farmers Market & Artisan Marketplace FEBRUARY 16 OR MARCH 16 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER | 9:30 A.M. - NOON

Even in winter, the Holly Springs farmers market and Artisan Marketplace (formerly the Center Street Market) draw a crowd. At a new location on Ballentine Street outside the Cultural Center, find dozens of vendors offering fresh local produce, honey and eggs, pasture-raised meats, gourmet pasta and sauces, specialty coffee, baked goods, natural bath and body products and more.

FERA’WYN’S CHOCOLATE CAFÉ USES FRENCH CHOCOLATE AND LOCAL DAIRY AND FRUIT TO CREATE HANDMADE CHOCOLATES AND GLUTEN-FREE PASTRIES.

Corteo

FEBRUARY 7-10 PNC ARENA

Corteo, the latest of Cirque du Soleil’s arena productions, comes to Raleigh for six shows.

Corteo is a grandiose, festive parade imagined by a clown, with 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from all around the world.

The show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the humanity that is within each of us.

Don’t miss the set’s hand-painted curtains, which were inspired by the Eiffel Tower.

Fill a Box of Chocolates

Jonathan Fredin

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Lucas Saporiti

Fish Bass Lake

Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, and local chocolatiers offer gourmet specialties to charm your sweetie. Visit newcomer Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates for hand-crafted artisan chocolates and gluten-free desserts made with fresh, local ingredients (652 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs). Salty Sweet chocolatecovered potato chips from Chocolate Fix in downtown Fuquay-Varina are another local favorite. (135 S. Main St, Fuquay-Varina)

See Do Celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce

Courtesy of Fuquay-Varina Arts Center

FEBRUARY 22 HILTON GARDEN INN RALEIGH-CARY 6:00 P.M.

Sponsor a Seat

FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER

Become a patron of the arts by sponsoring a seat in the 300-person theater at the new Fuquay-Varina Arts Center. Sponsored seats will have an engraved plaque placed on the back and make a wonderful tribute to a family member or arts lover. Tax deductible seat donations cost $125. Act fast; there are a limited number of seats available for sponsorship.

Cheer on local Chamber members, community advocates and outstanding small businesses at the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet and awards dinner-turned-birthday party for the Chamber’s 25th anniversary. Awards to be presented include ambassador of the year, volunteer of the year, business of the year, Heart of Holly Springs award and more.

“Spring & Swing” with the Route 55 Jazz Orchestra

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival

Big band jazz comes to Holly Springs thanks to the Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, made up of community musicians playing in the tradition of jazz artists like Count Basie, Stan Kenton and Glenn Miller.

Line the streets of downtown Raleigh to watch a parade of dancers, bagpipes, musicians and more. Afterward, live performances take place on the Wake County Courthouse steps and a stage in City Plaza.

MARCH 2 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 7:30 P.M.

‘United Skates’ Film Screening, Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers MARCH 17 7925 PURFOY ROAD, FUQUAY-VARINA 3:00 P.M.; DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 P.M.

The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers makes another stop in Fuquay-Varina with “United Skates,” a film about the vibrant world of African American roller skating. Three central characters (Phelicia, Reggie and Buddy) each live in a different part of the country, and fight to preserve a tradition that reaches deep into their family history.

After the film, the audience members can participate in a Q&A with the filmmaker. The Southern Circuit Tour is curated by Atlanta-based regional nonprofit South Arts.

MARCH 16 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH 10:00 A.M.

Fall into a ‘Deathtrap’

MARCH 28-30 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 7:30 P.M.; 2:00 P.M. MATINEE ON SATURDAY

Stageworks Theater presents “Deathtrap,” directed by Bruce Ackerman. Originally written in 1978, “Deathtrap” holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, in which the main character, Sidney Bruhl, a washed up Broadway writer, teams up with his student to overcome a dry spell. Bruhl recognizes the student’s script as a potential hit and their collaboration produces gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter.

The Holly Springs community theater troupe adapts the play for four shows at the Cultural Center and a second week of performances at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center April 4 - 6.

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Meet

Greet

Fuquay-Varina Memes Not for the easily offended, the Fuquay-Varina Memes Facebook page brings to light the quirks and idiosyncrasies of Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding towns. The page is written anonymously by a local resident, who joins the Main & Broad team with a bi-monthly humor column. Turn to page 68 to read the first installment.

FAMILY: Wouldn’t you like to know.

DAY JOB: See above.

THE START: To get away from politics

during the 2016 election, I started posting funny town memes and it really took off.

People like the idea of being in on the joke.

FOLLOWERS: More than 21,000. As

the area grows, the page grows.

ON ANONYMITY: It gave

me more freedom to be a caricature of myself.

Everyone is braver behind a keyboard.

It’s easy to be snarky when they can’t come after you.

HATERS GONNA HATE: Some people don’t understand what a meme is or they don’t get the humor, but mostly, the town and the people have embraced me.

BOJANGLES OR COOKOUT: Bojangles, for

the Boberry Biscuit.

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Jonathan Fredin

HOME, SWEET HOME: I’m from a suburb of Atlanta, and there’s no small town feel there. In Fuquay-Varina, I know who runs the bakery and the breweries. It’s like a big episode of “Cheers.”

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Meet

Greet

Sir Eric Lindbeck Secretary/treasurer and founder of The Sword Conservatory Inc. FAMILY: wife, Melissa, son, 5-year-old

Xander, daughter, 2-year-old Emma

DAY JOB: Senior Services Architect at

Dimension Data, an international IT support company

HIS START: Seeing a medieval fighting

demonstration in full armor at a Renaissance festival hooked me into the hobby as an adult.

TEACHES: Medieval sword fighting with

a variety of weapons (swords, shields, daggers and pikes to name a few); unarmed medieval combat, historical fencing and maritime sword fighting.

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LOVES: The opportunity to learn, practice and experience something that was lost for hundreds of years. When I perform a maneuver that came from one of the historical sources (especially while wearing historical equipment and clothing), I know that I’m one of the very few people around today who has. What continues to motivate me is being part of the rediscovery of these once-lost martial arts and sharing them with a new generation.

BATTLE MODE Who Eric’s backing in these legendary on-screen sword fighting matchups: THE SAMURAI FROM YOJIMBO VS. KATSUMOTO FROM THE LAST SAMURAI BEATRIX KIDDO FROM KILL BILL VS. SHU LIEN FROM CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON ZORRO VS. DEADPOOL CONAN THE BARBARIAN VS. WESTLEY FROM THE PRINCESS BRIDE

The Best Antidote To Winter’s Chill Is The Warmth Of Friendship

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read more about The Sword Conservatory and their classes, offered through Holly Springs Parks and Recreation on page 64.

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Oak City Amaretto Written by Melissa Katrincic Photographed by Jonathan Fredin THE MAKER: Oak City Amaretto, made in Raleigh by Anthony Scalabrino, is the perfect example of how a hand-crafted liqueur returning to its roots produces a better tasting product than well-known imported products.

As with so many N.C. distillers, starting a distillery and producing spirits are passion projects. Scalabrino is an instructor for the Naval ROTC unit at N.C. State. He is a 2010 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned as a pilot.

ORIGINS: Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that

originated in Saronno, Italy. Many Italian families have their own recipes for making liqueurs at home.

When Scalabrino’s great-grandparents emigrated to the U.S. from Italy, they brought the recipe with them.

However, the family recipe is just part of the story. Oak City Amaretto began with this original Sicilian amaretto recipe, and it was enhanced by using only natural and U.S.sourced ingredients.

FLAVOR: Oak City Amaretto is smooth, nutty and with

a beautiful balance of slight bitter and sweet. It’s perfect neat, over ice, or even over ice cream. If you have a favorite cocktail that calls for amaretto, this is a must try. MB

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OAK CITY AMARETTO IS AVAILABLE IN MOST ABC STORES THROUGHOUT WAKE COUNTY. AS WITH ALL N.C. PRODUCTS, IF YOU DON’T SEE IT, PLEASE REQUEST IT.

South Lakes opened with the promise “Small town. Big plans.” Fuquay-Varina’s first master planned community quickly became one of the Triangle’s most popular new lifestyle communities. Now, more than 350 families have selected South Lakes as home.

Homebuyers appreciate the natural setting, preserved open space, extensive greenway and boardwalk trails, and views of the lake. They like the way of life South Lakes offers: small town charm with all of the amenities of today’s active lifestyle.

As residents, they’ve enjoyed the junior Olympic pool, water features, cabana, and playground.

With initial plans complete, Preston Development didn’t rest on South Lakes’ successes. Bigger plans have been OF T Y T I made for the future –and those H UN plans are now implemented.

SOUTH The final phases of South LAKES Lakes are now open. Expansion of the recreation center is complete with a new second pool, grills, and a larger playground for more fun.

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The biggest expansion has taken place across the lake with the opening of North Lakes.

Accessible on Jones Lake Road and by entrances on Old Honeycutt Road, North Lakes will offer 400+ homes when complete.

A big focus of North Lakes is expanded recreational opportunities so residents can really enjoy life on the lake. Features include an openair shelter, t-pier, and kayak launch.

Further expansion plans include a Town of Fuquay-Varina park and Wake County Public Schools elementary and high schools located adjacent to North Lakes.

Bigger plans are being made and fulfilled. Make your plans to be a part of South Lakes–or North Lakes–now!

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Happy Place Golden Lager from Mason Jar Lager Company

Written by Whit Baker Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

Consuming craft beer is easier than ever. Southern Wake County and the Triangle as a whole boast a seemingly endless supply of local breweries. This bounty means we consumers can figure out what we like in a beer and find others that replicate that same flavor profile.

Learning how to evaluate a beer makes it easier to consistently find tasty beverages. When judging a beer, consider four aspects: aroma, appearance, flavor and mouthfeel.

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Hops: Grassy bitterness, tropical fruit, pine sap or floral notes.

Malt: Contributes flavors ranging from uncooked bread dough to coffee grounds.

Yeast: Fruity or spicy flavors.

Water: Certain waters can add mineral notes, make beers taste more crisp and bitter, or accentuate the malt found in malty beers.

SCORING HAPPY PLACE: Happy Place Golden Lager is a beer brewed in the German Helles style, the most consumed style of beer in Germany.

When you take a whiff of the beer, you have a malt-derived graham cracker, white bread dough and table water cracker.

The hops give the impression of sage, freshly mowed lawn and wild flowers.

There is also a faint red apple aroma from the lager yeast used.

When you drink the beer, the sweet malt character is balanced by the bitterness and grassy herbal hop flavor. At 4.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), Happy Place is an easy-drinking brew. MB 20 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

Whit Baker is the brewmaster at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary.

Having completed the Beer Judge Certification Program, he is experienced in evaluating professional and amateur beer in competitions. He is also an Advanced Cicerone, a certification which requires years of study and an expert knowledge of beer.

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5. Add another sprinkling of Kosher salt, black pepper and a final drizzle of olive oil.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. 7. Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli by tossing in olive oil and sprinkling with Kosher salt and black pepper. Spread out in a single layer on another sheet pan, and roast in the oven with the chicken for the final 15-20 minutes.

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Drink up CRESPAIA BIANCHELLO DEL METAURO DOC

While Italy is thought to contain more than 2,000 indigenous wine varietals, only a fraction of this number is processed as wine for export. Bianchello is a white grape with a storied past, dating back to the second century B.C. and known for producing wines of profound fragrance and unique minerality from the soils of the Metauro Valley. A short period of aging in stainless-steel tanks preserves the wine’s racy acidity. The wine is a perfect foil for a dish such as Caprese Chicken, with its freshly prepared yet deeply flavored elements. $16.99

BERNARD BAUDRY CHINON ROSÉ

Cabernet Franc is often dismissed as “that other Cabernet grape,” but this parent of Cabernet Sauvignon often produces a much more balanced wine. Cabernet Franc’s ancestral home is the Loire Valley of France and is qualitatively associated with the historic town of Chinon. The rosé wines of the area are rare, making up only 5 percent of the total production. They are not to be missed. There is nothing that invites a feeling of anticipation for the coming meal like a chilled bottle of rosé on the table. This stunning effort from Bernard Baudry will dazzle you and pair especially well with the roasted broccoli. $24.99

Written By Glenn Hagedorn Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

MONTINORE ESTATE PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Montinore Estate from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is gaining a reputation for high quality, yet affordable wines from this prestigious wine growing region. The winery is the largest U.S. producer of certified estate wines made from biodynamic grapes.

Pinot Noir is known for flannel-soft tannins, and this wine’s silkiness is married to a refreshingly bracing acidity. The balance of savory herbs and bright berry flavors on the palate make for the perfect red wine to complement the tomato and herbs in the Caprese. $19.99

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Glenn Hagedorn is a partner at Triangle Wine Company.

Before his arrival in North Carolina, he obtained a degree from UC-Davis in viticluture and enology and worked the journeyman winemaking circuit in Napa for many vintages. He currently holds a first-degree certification with The Court of Master Sommeliers.

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KEEGAN, LEFT, AND CONNOR PASSWATERS RIDE TO AND FROM SCHOOL IN THE FAMILY GOLF CART. MOST RESIDENTS OF 12 OAKS WALK OR "CART" TO OAKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHICH IS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY.

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THE PASSWATERS FAMILY: BENJAMIN AND CONNOR (LEFT) WITH STACEY AND KEEGAN.

“I do not see ourselves ever moving,” says Benjamin Passwaters.

Those are risky words from a man that moved his family four times in two years. Benjamin and his wife, Stacey, fell in love with a home — and lifestyle — in the 12 Oaks neighborhood in Holly Springs and insist they now have planted deep roots.

The family’s moves were fueled, in part, because Benjamin works as a real estate agent in Wake County and sees a steady stream of great properties, beautiful homes and new developments come across his desk.

“That’s the drawback of Benjamin’s career. Moving is easy because you’ve got your real estate agent right there,” says Stacey.

The Passwaters almost missed the chance to see the 12 Oaks property that would become their forever home. “It was the last of several homes we saw that day. Our boys love looking at houses, and they said, ‘Let’s see one more,’” says Stacey. “The kids walked straight through the house into the backyard. It’s a great space to have all fenced in.” continued on page 26

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12 Oaks Written By Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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WALKING TRAILS, SWIMMING POOLS AND THE 7,000 YARD GOLF COURSE ARE POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES.

THE CLUBHOUSE AT 12 OAKS HAS A MEMBERS-ONLY DINING ROOM AND BAR (ABOVE) AND HOSTS A THRIVING SOCIAL SCENE.

12 Oaks Facts LOCATED AT: Holly Springs New Hill Road & Green Oaks Parkway BASE SCHOOLS: Elementary: Oakview Elementary School Middle: Apex Friendship Middle School High: Apex Friendship High School

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The former model home checked all the boxes on the Passwaters’ must-list: home office, downstairs guest suite, playroom, three-car garage.

“It fit the lifestyle that we needed,” says Stacey.

“We love the atmosphere,” adds Benjamin.

Jokingly nicknamed the mayor of 12 Oaks, Benjamin has helped more than 20 families move into the community and served on the Board of Governors.

“I’m down at the clubhouse a lot, and I love to introduce new people to the community,” he says. “In 12 Oaks, you don’t just sell the homes, you sell the lifestyle.”

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12 Oaks living includes access to multiple pools (one with a waterslide), tennis courts, workout facilities and a clubhouse with members-only dining room, bar and special event space.

The neighborhood’s calendar of events is filled with activities like tennis clubs, yoga classes, mah jongg and bridge. Seasonal events like Breakfast with Santa are big hits, especially with families, which make up a large majority of the residents.

For many, including the Passwaters, the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course is a big draw.

“I grew up playing golf and played in college,” says Stacey. “We wanted to expose our kids (sons Connor and Keegan) from an early age.”

12 Oaks family golf nights provide a

great opportunity. “You take your time; they really encourage youth participation,” she says.

12 Oaks is less than a mile from Oakview Elementary School. Benjamin drives Connor, a 2nd grader and Keegan, a kindergartner, to school on their streetlegal golf cart.

“In the mornings, you’ll see 40 kids walking together to school,” he says. “Our kids have friends throughout the community.”

“They’ve done a really good job with green spaces, too,” says Benjamin. There are several playgrounds and open spaces, as well as walking trails, throughout the neighborhood. There is even a community garden.

There are nearly 1,000 homes in 12 Oaks, with about 600 more to be added in the final phase of development. Several continued on page 28

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builders have constructed homes with a range of exterior styles and features. “(Homes) have their own characteristics; they aren’t cookie cutter,” says Stacey.

Prices start around $400,000 and sizes range from about 2,500 sq. ft. up to more than 4,000 sq. ft.

Holly Springs Towne Center is a quick two miles away, and provides plenty of shopping and dining options, including Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Ulta, The Mason Jar Tavern and Rise Biscuits and Donuts.

The Passwaters live on Green Oaks Parkway, the main artery of 12 Oaks that runs from the neighborhood’s entrance to the clubhouse, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. On Halloween, the street fills up with trick-or-treaters, says Benjamin. The kids find friends and run ahead while the parents sip witches brew served by a neighbor.

“It turns into a big party for the parents too,” he says.

On Christmas Eve the street glows with the lights of hundreds of luminarias, a neighborhood fundraiser to benefit the swim team.

“I love being on this main street,” says Stacey. “You really see a lot of movement through the community. It’s fun.” MB 28 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

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New In Town

Written by Emily Uhland Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

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Randy Harrington Town Manager, Town of Holly Springs

oving from chief financial officer of the City of Charlotte to town manager in Holly Springs might not seem like a linear climb up the corporate ladder, but for Randy Harrington it was an opportunity he’d been waiting for.

“My goal ever since being in high school was to be a town manager,” says Harrington. “There are some job descriptions that just speak to you. This one grabbed me. I felt really excited about what the opportunities were for the town … and I felt like I was the right fit for that.”

Harrington, who took office last August, brings with him a background in public administration, financial services, budgeting, hospitality and tourism. Even though he left North Carolina’s largest city for one of it’s small — and most charming — towns, his experience still translates.

“There are very similar issues around transportation, growth pressures and public safety. Those are all similar issues, just on a different scale,” he says. “I’m not going to bring Charlotte to Holly Springs, but I am going to bring my experiences.”

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Harrington, a father of three, grew up in a small town in Nebraska as a self-proclaimed “government geek.” With parents that were both civically engaged, Harrington was “hard wired for government service.”

“I can relate to small town lifestyle. There is something unique about small town characteristics and qualities.”

“What really grabbed me about Holly Springs is that it’s a community with a lot of momentum. Momentum means so much, whether it’s business or sports, you want momentum. This is a town that is attractive, there are people moving here, it’s a place people want to be,” he says.

With nearly 4,000 percent growth over the last 28 years (from 908 residents in 1990 to 36,973 in 2018), planning for and managing the town’s commercial and residential boom is an important issue before all of town government, including Harrington.

“With Holly Springs we’ve got this urban growth pressure.

How do we manage it in a way that retains small town values and qualities and characteristics? That’s one of the biggest challenges before the mayor and council right now,” he says.

Big picture items like developing a strategic plan, updating the long-range land use plan and fostering downtown economic development are all top priorities for Harrington.

“These will chart how Holly Springs will look for the next 1015 years. What’s most important? What’s the vision for what we are as a community? How do we guide the types of businesses and the mix of business and residential?

“For me the future of Holly Springs is really rooted in where the mayor and council want to take the community. My role as the town manager is to help them by executing the vision and managing the organization,” Harrington says. MB

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Fostering economic development, is an exciting challenge before town manager Randy Harrington. “There is an opportunity for us to really create something new and special that will bring the community into the downtown. I think it’s really important to have a downtown core that is a focal point.�

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Bella Mei Boutique won second place in the FuquayVarina Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Innovate FuquayVarina mentorship initiative.

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Bella Mei Boutique “S

tretchy and soft. Those are the two most important things to have in jeans,” says Dawn Hill.

Yes girl, same. “And a high waist is great, too.”

Sold.

It’s like she’s speaking for every mom in Wake County. Every woman even. And that’s exactly her intention.

“The most rewarding thing about (the boutique) is that everybody can come in; it doesn’t matter what age you are; it doesn’t matter what size. Anybody can come in here and find something they love.”

BELLA MEI BOUTIQUE 514 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina (919) 892-3222 bellameiboutique.com OWNERS: Jill Lane, Jennifer Cranston and Dawn Hill OPEN SINCE: Summer 2018 YOU'LL FIND: Women's clothing and accessories priced from $10 to $60

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Along with her partners Jill Lane and Jennifer Cranston, Hill is the owner of Bella Mei Boutique in downtown Varina. Open about six months in Varina Station, Hill couldn’t be happier. She is next to Pints Ice Cream, after all.

“Foot traffic is good. It’s a busy area. I love all my neighbors here. Even down to the customers, everyone is just so friendly,” she says. “It makes me excited to come to work every day.”

Hill and her partners set out to create a boutique where women could shop for clothing and accessories at affordable prices and not feel guilty about spending money on themselves.

They have developed a loyal following with repeat customers and a Facebook group that takes pre-orders before the apparel even hits the shelves.

“That’s what’s cool about having a small town, small store. You get that really close-knit relationship with your customers,” says Hill.

Hill regularly messages back and forth with her loyal shoppers gauging interest in an item, taking order requests and offering suggestions of pieces she knows her followers will love.

“I see customers get so happy when they put something on. It makes me happy to make someone else’s day.” MB

There is always a reason to pop into Bella Mei, conveniently located in downtown Varina. “We get multiple deliveries a week; there are always new items to see,� says boutique owner Dawn Hill.

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Buckhorn Creek Elementary School ith two major hurricanes within weeks of each other, the 20182019 school year opening was tougher than most. But you wouldn’t know it at Buckhorn Creek Elementary School.

“The community: the parents, students and especially the staff, have done a miraculous job, far more than anything I expected, in opening a new school. It is amazing to me to walk through and see what is already going on to shift the lives of students.”

That’s Daniel Simons, principal of the brand new elementary school serving Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Simons came to Buckhorn Creek from West Lake Elementary School in Apex with more than 15 years of experience in education.

“What’s exciting about opening a new school is being able to build a sense of community. To be able to create something different and that would allow our children to bring their own uniqueness to our school,” Simons says.

Before the school year, Simons met

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with parents and students slated to attend Buckhorn Creek and asked them what they wanted most in their school.

“We were able to fold all of that information into the creation of our school,” says Simons. “I think that really set the tone for learning, and I think that’s an opportunity you don’t necessarily get in established schools.” continued on page 38

Buckhorn Creek Elementary School Principal Daniel Simons works with kindergartener, Ellie Buswell. Buckhorn Creek opened it's doors for the 2018-2019 school year.

Really a principal doesn’t set the “expectations and rules and procedures.

My goal is to see what everyone else wants and drive us forward from there.

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Fourth-grader Mason Graf sits in a window bench with Prinicpal Daniel Simons, one example of the unique learning environment in the new school. Classrooms at Buckhorn Creek also have retractable walls that open to a common area in each grade level.

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Simons heard from parents and students an overwhelming desire for a place to feel loved and safe. “Safe is not just a security thing, but safe in taking risks and safe in learning.”

Buckhorn Creek features facility innovations that create a new kind of education atmosphere.

“Every hallway has an open commons area. The walls in the classrooms open up to the commons. They allow for collaboration and for the class to spill out of the classroom into the hallways,” says Simons. “Kids are more in control of their learning because they are deciding where they want to do it.”

Like lying in the window bench or sitting on a sofa with a friend, for example.

Buckhorn Creek also has an outdoor classroom space with a built in blackboard.

“We recognize that learning might not be easy for every child,” Simons says. “We have to find the treasure in every child, and it’s different in everyone. We have desks that kids can stand at, we have chairs that they can lay in, we have all kinds of things 38 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019

that might unlock or shift how their learning occurs.”

Simons admits the biggest challenge of opening a new school is keeping up with all the firsts: first day of school, first PTA events, first of each holiday.

“What are our expectations, what do we believe? What do we want our culture and our history to be? Once you do it once, it’s set forever,” says Simons. “And in all of those things, making sure we are honoring parents, teachers and students.” MB

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9,000+ additional children expected by 2020 Source: District facts 2017-2018, wcpss.net

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Next to the Holly Springs Town Hall, construction is underway for The Block on Main, a much-anticipated development that will include state-of-the-art office and event spaces, locally-focused businesses and restaurants.

After years in planning, this project will provide the Village District of Holly Springs with a vibrant downtown destination.

Several tenants have already been announced and include: • Salon Revive • Coworking Station • Cups & Pints Cafe Bar • Holly Springs Chamber Of Commerce • Prana Yoga • Wardrobe On Main • Rendering House • Baked By Billie • Mamma Mia Italian Bistro

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A chic cafe, brand new gym and modern sit-to-stand workstations are a few of the amenities Bob Barker Company employees are enjoying at the new headquarters and expanded distribution center off Purfoy Road in Fuquay-Varina.

Bob Barker Company, which provides supplies and services to government agencies and detention centers, sold its old headquarters on Main Street to make way for the 43,500 sq. ft. expansion at the company’s distribution center.

“It’s been our dream for a long time to have our headquarters co-located with our main distribution center in Fuquay-Varina,” said company president Robert Barker. “Our new space is intended to maximize productivity, but with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.”

Features such as low walls between workstations, modern conference rooms, unique meeting spaces and communal tables in the cafe all emphasize open communication and create a welcoming atmosphere for employees.

Several phases of construction at the Purfoy Road location remain, including a new building entrance, walking trails and two outdoor patio sections.

Photos courtesy of Bob Barker Company

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The original 1940s building, formerly a Belk department store, has been renovated to preserve the character of the original structure and additional new construction added to complete the transformation.

The Arts Center is located on the corner of East Vance Street and South Fuquay Avenue, and is expected to open in early 2019.

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Cultivate's freshly roasted coffee makes their Italian affogato — a shot of espresso poured over vanilla ice cream — truly next level.

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ALEX AND BEN SOMERVILLE OWNERS

2,000 150

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Pounds of coffee roasted each month

Cultivate Coffee Roastery B

en Somerville knows coffee.

Talk to him for just five minutes, and you’ll quickly discover that this guy really geeks out over all things java.

Residents of Fuquay-Varina were heartened last summer when Ben and his wife, Alexandra Somerville, opened Cultivate Coffee Roastery, a café-style hangout located downtown.

“Ever since we met and got married, we’ve both had a keen interest in starting a small business,” says Ben, a former associate pastor turned entrepreneur. “We really wanted to do something that would benefit the community.”

Ben explains it was “happenstance” that he started roasting coffee at home. Word of mouth spread, and soon he began shipping bags of joe to people’s doorsteps. Ultimately, he and Alexandra, who goes by Alex, decided to open a coffee shop.

“We feel like we snuck in at just the right time, because now is definitely the time to start a business in Fuquay,” Ben says.

“There is rich history here, but new things are also happening. A lot of young singles and couples are moving here, especially to the downtown area, and they love being able to walk from their homes to get coffee.” continued on page 44

Cultivating Community in Downtown Fuquay Written By David McCreary Photographed By Jonathan Fredin CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERY 128 South Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-4067 cultivatecoffeeroasters.com 43

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For their coffee roastery, the Somervilles chose a building that previously served as an auto detail shop and, before that, an ambulance hub. They were particularly intrigued by the building’s low-maintenance concrete flooring and large garage bay door that can be raised to provide an open and airy vibe.

“All the benches inside are custombuilt, and the kids’ table, which is really popular, was a random find on Craigslist,” says Alex.

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Baked Goods Beckon “I love to feed people,” says Heather Sutton, owner/operator of Bestow Baked Goods, which is purposefully positioned inside Cultivate.

Sutton gained a small but loyal following by creating custom birthday and wedding cakes from her home kitchen. Soon, though, she was baking enough that she regularly bought 25-pound bags of sugar and flour.

“I connected with Ben and Alex at Summit Church in Apex,” she recalls. “When they told me what they were doing, our visions seemed to align, and the rest is history.”

Nowadays Sutton and a team of bakers churn out irresistible cookies, pastries, cupcakes, scones and more from a dedicated space inside Cultivate. By the way, custom-made cakes remain an integral part of Sutton’s business.

“Cultivate has baristas, and Bestow has bakers,” Alex mentions with a smile. “It’s a great partnership.” bestowbakedgoods.com

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The couple also called on locally owned Dawson’s Electric to install stylish Edison lights and abundant electrical outlets so guests can conveniently charge their electronic devices.

As for the coffee roasting, the magic happens in an isolated area near the back of the building. Coffee is sourced from a trusted specialty importer. Major growing regions are well represented, including Honduras, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Sumatra and Guatemala.

“You just can’t beat coffee that’s served at its prime, which is usually two or three days after it’s roasted,” says Ben. “If you go to Whole Foods and buy good coffee, it may not be as fresh as what we have. Freshness makes a huge difference in how it tastes.”

Cultivate’s coffee menu covers all the bases: cappuccino, Americano, café au lait, espresso, pour-over, French press and continued on page 46

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flavored lattes. For a distinctively different experience, try the smooth, nitrogen-infused cold brew.

Prefer hot tea instead? Herbal selections range from berry black and Earl grey to oolong and ginger mint. Fermented Kombucha tea is also an intriguing option.

House-made syrups include honey cinnamon, almond, vanilla bean, mocha, honey lavender and seasonal flavors like peppermint.

Be sure to check out the tantalizing assortment of pastries and other sweet treats all made with love by Bestow Baked Goods (read more on page 44).

Artisan ice cream is churned onsite and includes flavors such as Meyer lemon cookie, blueberry and hazelnut chocolate plus vegan options vanilla and pistachio.

Takeaway pints and quarts are available.

Order the Italian affogato, which involves a scoop of vanilla ice cream drowned with a shot of hot espresso. You won’t regret it.

Ben says Cultivate will continue adding new things to mix, including beer and wine, evening events like photography workshops or live music and, eventually, lunch service.

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this, you want the lights on and doors unlocked as much as possible,” Ben says.

“There are a lot of innovative things we can do moving forward.”

At the end of the day, the Somervilles desire to make Cultivate a warm, welcoming destination where people can come in, hang out and interact with others.

“You just can’t beat coffee that’s served at its prime, which is usually two or three days after it’s roasted.”

– Ben Somerville, Owner

“We have one guy who comes in every Sunday with his teenage daughter, which is awesome,” Ben says. “This is a place where people can develop and strengthen relationships. What better way to connect with people than bringing them together under our roof?”

Alex adds: “We love people, and people love coffee, so that brings them here.”

Open seven days a week, Cultivate offers free WiFi internet and encourages lingering. MB

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Take a day to explore

Carrboro Delicious restaurants, interesting bars, lively downtown: phrases that could just as easily be descriptors for the town of Chapel-Hill as for its next-door neighbor Carrboro. Whereas Chapel-Hill life is largely shaped by UNC-Chapel Hill, Carrboro has developed a unique vibe that’s more artist than academia.

Hit these highlights on your next day trip.

DRIVE TIME From Holly Springs:

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From Fuquay-Varina:

50 minutes

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Dine CROSSTIES BARBECUE Executive chef and owner Drew Moore has cooked in kitchens in Manhattan and Boston, and now champions a food and beverage revival in small-town Carrboro. His eateries pay homage to the town’s history while showcasing inventive, globally-inspired menus.

CrossTies Barbecue may be the most unique of his four establishments, housed in the old Carrboro Railways Station with seating in two renovated train cars. The cars overlook operational railroad tracks; lucky diners may experience the train rumbling by during their meal. In between the vintage train cars sits the restaurant’s bar, with soaring ceilings and a full wall of glass windows. The bright, modernity of this central terminal contrasts beautifully with the cozy dimness of the train cars.

Moore also brings a contrast of old and new into his menu of inventive Southern favorites. Don’t expect only standard North Carolina-style barbeque — though you will find plenty of slow-smoked options, all cooked in-house — there is plenty more to be had, such as Texasstyle brisket, smoked portobello mushrooms and even smoked tofu.

Try the pork belly pastrami with red cabbage sauerkraut and pumpernickel crackers, a CrossTies reinvention of the reuben sandwich. Or the impressively presented pork shank served on a bed of potlicker rice grits. Potlicker is the the braising liquid left after cooking collard greens. That flavorful stock is then used to cook rice ground to resemble grits.

FOR AN ENCORE: Sister restaurant Venable Rotisserie Bistro or nearby Tandem.

PORK BELLY PASTRAMI WITH RED CABBAGE SAUERKRAUT AND PUMPERNICKEL CRACKERS

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CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS AND WOOD PANNELING EVOKE VINTAGE VIBES INSIDE THE RENOVATED TRAIN CAR.

SMOKED PORK SHANK WITH POTLICKER RICE GRITS

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Carrboro is a great community.

When you're out, you almost always see someone you know.

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– DREW MOORE, OWNER, CROSSTIES BARBECUE

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Explore GOODS SOLD AT THE CARRBORO FARMERS' MARKET MUST BE PRODUCED WITHIN 50 MILES.

PITTSBORO ARTIST JANIE GALLOWAY SPECIALIZES IN PAINTED STROKE WORK ON GLASS AND WOOD. SHE IS ONE OF SEVERAL LOCAL ARTISTS WHO SELL THEIR ART AT WOMANCRAFT GIFTS IN CARRBORO.

CARRBORO FARMERS’ MARKET The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is a true showcase of local farms and artisans, as any goods offered must be produced within 50 miles. The market requires that an owner of each business be present each week, giving customers the chance to meet, mingle and get to know the producers.

Pasture-raised meats, farm fresh eggs and produce, cheese, bread and hand crafted items are all available.

Recent renovations added a fencedin playground and onsite restrooms. Open year-round on Saturdays, and Wednesdays during the spring and summer.

CAT’S CRADLE A favorite local venue, the Cat’s Cradle has brought live music to Carrboro for more than 40 years, and helped to shape the town into a music-centric destination. Past performers include bands as diverse as Nirvana, John Mayer, Joan Baez and Iggy Pop. With a capacity of 750, shows at the Cat’s Cradle offer an intimate setting and a chance to catch many up-and-coming artists.

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SHop WOMANCRAFT GIFTS Conveniently situated off Main Street is this one-stop shop for gifts, jewelry, art, greeting cards, decor items and countless more. Everything is made by hand by a female artisan from the local area.

“We are a true co-op,” says Janie Galloway, painter of decorative glassware and wood. “The members run the store.”

WomanCraft has 26 members who display their handcrafted wares, each artisan also works weekly shifts in the shop and helps handle the business tasks, like ordering supplies, organizing the displays and reviewing new members.

“Carborro has alWOMANCRAFT MEMBER ways been a community DOUGLAS ODOM CREATES COILED of artists and students,” BASKETS USING LONGLEAF PINE NEEDLES. says Douglas Odom,

standing next to her display of longleaf pine baskets, which can take as long as 12 hours to complete.

Formed in the 1970s, WomanCraft moved to its current location in Carrboro about 5 years ago. Karen Graves, creator of the popular Chapel Hill Toffee was an original member.

With a wide range of styles and disciplines, it’s the perfect place to see local art, pick up a unique gift and meet the women creating the art.

P.S. Yummy small-batch coffee shop and roastery, Gray Squirrel Coffee Company, is next door.

LA BOUTIQUE LANE Another great shopping destination is Carr Mill Mall, which has several boutiques, cafés and offices under one roof. One of the prettiest is La Boutique Lane, an upscale home decor and gift boutique. Paintings by the owner, Sandra Deschamps, are one of the most popular offerings. Customers also come for DesChamps’ well-trained eye for finding home accessories and furnishings that are fresh and colorful. Other locally made gifts and jewelry are also on display.

FOR AN ENCORE: Sofia’s Boutique, also in Carr Mill Mall. continued on page 52

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There is a mix of culture here that I enjoy.

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KAVA, A BEVERAGE MADE OF GROUND ROOTS, IS TRADITIONALLY SERVED IN COCONUT SHELLS.

To experience the freespirited side of Carrboro, stop into Krave Kava Bar & Tea Lounge, the only one of its kind in the area.

Krave serves kava, a little-known beverage made from pulverized roots that grow in tropical islands like Fiji and Hawaii. In these Polynesian islands, drinking kava with friends and visitors is a special honor, says owner Elizabeth Gardner (no, not that Elizabeth Gardner). Krave’s bathroom is decorated with pictures of celebrities and dignitaries, like George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II, drinking kava.

Kava will impart a sense of relaxation and lift the mood of it’s drinkers, Gardner says, and can be consumed as an alternative to alcohol with a lot lower risk of overconsumption or hangover.

Take heed, this is not a beverage one drinks for the taste, which is similar to …

ELIZABETH GARDNER, well, dirt. Gardner and Josh OWNER, KRAVE KAVA BAR Pardue, the bar’s operations manager, have created their own blended “cocktails” to make the drink more palatable. Their specialty creation, the Krush, uses pineapple juice as a base.

The feel-good effects of kava, and the other herbal teas on sale at Krave, have amassed a following of loyal regulars. Friendly staff are happy to educate newcomers on the offerings and their effects.

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VECINO BREWING For a more traditional N.C. experience, head over to Vecino Brewing Co., which offers lager, stout, ale and of course, IPA, brewed on-site. Sit outside and try the creative farm-to-bar food menu’s Cup O’ Bacon or Beef and Mac Sandwich with braised short ribs and macaroni and cheese.

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MAP IT OUT: CROSSTIES BARBECUE 201 East Main St., Carrboro (919) 918-3923 crosstiesbbq.com CARRBORO FARMERS’ MARKET 301 W Main St., Carrboro (919) 280-3326 carrborofarmersmarket.com CAT’S CRADLE 300 E Main St., Carrboro (919) 967-9053 catscradle.com WOMANCRAFT GIFTS 360 E. Main St., Carrboro (919) 929-3300 womancraftgifts.com LA BOUTIQUE LANE 200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro (919) 518-9318 @LaBoutiqueLane on Facebook KRAVE KAVA BAR & TEA LOUNGE 105 W. Main St, Carrboro (919) 408-9596 kravekava.com VECINO BREWING COMPANY 300 E Main St., Carrboro (919) 537-9591 vecinobrewing.com

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words make you quiver with fear or giddy with delight then head on down to the The Mason Jar Tavern, with locations in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. TMJT makes a point of getting more of the green stuff on their menu of Southern favorites.

“Both of my sisters are vegetarians. I grew up with a lot of vegetables in my house,” says Jonathan Pierce, chief executive officer and managing partner of TMJT. “It became a really natural thing to have bright colors and fresh ingredients.”

“We get six food deliveries a week, so all of our food comes in fresh. We wanted to have side options that are more than just fried things. And if we’re gonna do it, we’re gonna do it the best we can.”

Even though the hand-cut french fries are still one of his favorite orders, Pierce acknowledges the rise in popularity of veggie-based side items.

“We just added the Brussels sprouts six months ago, and it’s one of our better selling sides. I think people are craving that sort of thing,” says Pierce.

“The succotash was a secret menu item for a long time,” Peirce says, pointing to the bowl overflowing with edamame, corn, onions and bell peppers. It is typically served as an accompaniment to the seared scallop entree, but once they tried it, customers would request it as a side with other orders, Pierce says.

“It’s one of the first things I ever cooked for my wife.”

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“At the heart of our mission is that we believe that when people move more they feel better, when they feel better they are happier and healthier and ... can form a ANDREE VIHO community. When you are part of a community, your community grows and thrives,” says Dani Almeyda.

Almeyda and her business partner Tim Anderson founded the OS Institute, located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Fuquay. They fell in love with the building and the downtown, which as been the business’s home for nearly four years.

“People come here for a great workout, but also because they love being a part of something. They feel like this is a family vibe. That’s what we really worked for,” says Almeyda.

OS Institute’s philosophy on fitness is centered on a system called Original Strength (hence the OS).

“It’s based off the idea that your body is made to move, and you are not meant to be broken or fragile or weak,” she says. “We help people press reset and start again, building strength from the ground up.”

The wall of wonder is a public accountability system to track progress and celebrate goals.

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After stretching, comes interval stations where anything goes: bear crawls, rope swings, kettlebells, weight training — all is fair game, but always with attention paid to movements that minimize injury.

“We say we’re sort of like a gym but better,” says Almeyda. “We’re going after people who want to get their own mail at 80 years old and be able to play on the floor with their kids. We focus on getting you whole body strong.”

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“The most rewarding thing about (the boutique) is that everybody can come in; it doesn’t matter what age you are; it doesn’t matter what size. Anybody can come in here and find something they love.”

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Along with her partners Jill Lane and Jennifer Cranston, Hill is the owner of Bella Mei Boutique in downtown Varina. Open about six months in Varina Station, Hill couldn’t be happier. She is next to Pints Ice

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“Foot traffic is good. It’s a busy area. I love all my neighbors here. Even down to the customers, everyone is just so friendly,” she says. “It makes me excited to come to work

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Hill and her partners set out to create a boutique where women could shop for clothing and accessories at affordable prices and not feel guilty about spending money

on themselves.

They have developed a loyal following with repeat customers and a Facebook group that takes pre-orders before the apparel even

hits the shelves.

“That’s what’s cool about having a small town, small store. You get that really close-knit relationship with your custom-

ers,” says Hill.

Hill regularly messages back and forth with her loyal shoppers gauging interest in an item, taking order requests and offering suggestions of pieces she knows her follow-

ers will love.

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There is always a reason to pop into Bella Mei, conveniently located in downtown Varina. “We get multiple deliveries a week; there are always new items to see,” says boutique owner Dawn Hill.

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Ancestral Food "O ur bodies are designed to eat what the earth provides.

That’s what the traditional food movement is about,” says Ali Payne, founder of Just Table It meal delivery service.

Ancestral or traditional food is all about getting back to what our great great grandparents ate. Butter, lard, pasture raised animals and fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchee are all important components, says Payne, a FuquayVarina resident.

“Traditions that our great grandparents did, like naturally preserving vegetables, create really good bacteria that help build our immune systems.”

With first hand experience navigating food sensities for herself and her son, Payne realized how overwhelming it can be for busy families to cook real-food meals. Through Just Table It, she prepares delicious and healthy freezer meals that are delivered to clients once a month.

“I want to help other families eat real food,” says Payne.

“I feel really passionate about helping people navigate this changing food world that we live in.”

“Everything I make is real food and from scratch. I don’t use any kits. I know the challenge of cooking and eating good food at the end of a busy day can sometimes feel overwhelming.”

Payne’s goal through Just Table It is to relieve much of the work associated with cooking and serving from-scratch ancestral foods, and enable families to simply enjoy them.

Payne recommends making small changes where possible, rather than a full overhaul of your family’s eating habits all at once.

“I am in no way the poster child for perfect eating,” says Payne. “My desire is to keep marching us forward in that way, and to help people into more real foods.”

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Place the chicken bones, whole peppercorns and all of the veggies in a large stock pot. Cover with water, leaving at least 1-2 inches below the top of the pot.

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Add wine and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and check for seasoning; add salt and pepper as needed.

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d r o w S l a v ie d e M Fighting T hat’s right. We said medieval sword fighting; right here in south-

ern Wake County. The non-profit group The Sword Conservatory, Inc offers classes through the Town of Holly Springs Parks & Recreation Department at the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center. Children as young as 5 years old can learn to fight like a knight or duel like a musketeer.

“For a lot of people (mostly, but not only kids) sword fighting is a way to get to hit people — and get hit — for fun. It is pure excitement and adrenaline, but done with proper safety, so you can let loose more than when you are swinging wiffle ball bats in the backyard.” says Eric Lindbeck, secretary/treasurer and founder of The Sword Conservatory.

As a volunteer-driven organization, The Sword Conservatory focuses on educating its students on the centuries old techniques of historic European martial arts (rather than the prolific Asian martial arts disciplines) and bringing the fun and entertainment of sword fighting to as many people as possible.

As age and expeSWORD FIGHTING STUDENTS rience of their students AT THE HOLLY SPRINGS increases, so too does CULTURAL CENTER the challenge. Teens and adults sparr in full historical armor or compete in competitive sport fencing.

“Equipment varies from class to class. We provide as much as possible for kids until they can buy their own,” says Lindbeck.

“My favorite is when parents tell me that their child has found an activity, usually after much searching, which they enjoy and where they fit in.” MB The Sword Conservatory, Inc. SwordConservatory.org (919) 802-4276

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A full list of the class options can be found in the Holly Springs Parks & Recreation Hurrahs program guide or online at hollyspringsnc.us.

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Depending on the weather, the blooms on this fickle bush might begin to open as early as January or February and then persist into early spring.

The dainty, WINTER HONEYSUCKLE white flowers infuse the chilled winter landscape with a delicious, citrus-like smell.

This deer-resistant shrub grows best in sun to light shade.

Planted in average garden soil, after becoming established, it tends to be quite drought-tolerant.

Prune right after flowering to subdue the shrub’s size and prevent small red berries — winter honeysuckle wannabes — from forming.

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February 14th is not only the day to share sweets with your Valentine sweetie, but it is also time to give your fescue lawn a good tickle for the spring growing season with an application of one pound of nitrogen per 1000 feet of lawn.

If any motorized garden equipment still has gas left over from last autumn’s chores, replace it with a fresh refill to help prevent carburetor clog.

Pansies are champs at blooming in the winter, but if you pick their spent blossoms off now and water the plants monthly with a diluted fertilizer solution, they will carry their fancy flower show well into the spring.

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March

If your green thumb is itching to begin growing annual edibles, cool-season favorites such as lettuce, spinach, radishes, onions, kale, potatoes, turnips, mustard greens, cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage can all be planted in the vegetable patch this month.

Has your lawn mower blade been sharpened in the last two years? Remember: A sharp blade cuts; a dull blade tears, which makes grass more susceptible to diseases.

For more flower power in the coming summer, early this month, prune woody ornamentals such as abelia, buddleia, althea, crepe myrtle, pomegranate, clethera and vitex that develop blossoms off new growth.

Look for hellebores at local nurseries. These cold-hardy wonders readily produce displays of cute, cupped flowers during the waning of winter and continue blooming into the new spring.

Even after their blossoms have faded, hellebores maintain their handsome 12- to 18-inch-high clumps of evergreen foliage through the hottest months.

These are tough beauties, too. They are deerresistant and can perform well even in areas of dry shade, where few other plants thrive.

A happy hellebore can reseed and establish expanding green mounds HELLEBORES of pretty plants.

Plan for more fun.

Easy on the pruners! Not all trees and shrubs will benefit from a shearing this month. Wait to snip early-blooming beauties such as azalea, camellia (Camellia japonica), Carolina jessamine, forsythia, flowering quince, spirea, viburnum, mock orange, weigela and deciduous magnolia until after their flowers have faded.

Remove winter mulch from around roses and replace with a fresh organic covering for the warm-season growing period to come. A good one-two approach is to spread a layer of compost first and then cover it with shredded hardwood mulch.

Also rake out the protective winter mulch from hardy perennials and replace with fresh organic material, but be careful not to cover any new growth or basal leaves.

Celebrate the new spring with your feathered garden buddies by cleaning debris out of bird houses and giving the bird bath a good scrubbing.

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1. HOW TO PRONOUNCE THAT DARN TOWN NAME

Let’s begin with addressing the elephant in the room: How do people accurately pronounce Fuquay-Varina without mortally embarrassing themselves and sending strangers into a pearlclutching frenzy? As it turns out, the correct pronunciation is FEW-kway vuh-REE-nah. Get it right, because if a local hears you say “Foo-quay” you’ll likely get run over by a squatted truck (just kidding) (maybe).

Other names that might give you an ulcer?

Rhamkatte is pronounced “Ram Cat,” Angier is pronounced “An-jur,” and meme sounds like “seem.” Pay attention, that last one is important.

up to three minutes. Despite the fact that the test schedule is readily available on the plant's website and the HSPD and FVPD often post about them beforehand, there are always a few residents that light up social media about the possibility of CERTAIN DEATH every Wednesday afternoon. Don’t panic, just check the schedule in advance, and remember that we’re much more likely to die sitting in traffic.

4. WHERE TO WORK ON YOUR WINTER BOD

Oh, you just moved to Holly Springs? I hope you like U-turns, because that’s your life now. A few years back town engineers introduced Holly Springs to “superstreets,” which are non-traditional intersections in which traffic is prohibited from going straight through or left at a divided highway intersection (in other words, you can’t turn left). The logic? Superstreets are said to be safer and more cost effective, but the best part is obviously watching a woman in a tracksuit struggle to not hit every curb in town in her Honda Odyssey.

Look, I’m not saying we’re the Ina Garten of the Triangle or anything, but both Fuquay and Holly Springs have some pretty amazing places to get fat. Make sure to wear your stretchy pants to the Mason Jar Tavern (both in Fuquay and Holly Springs), Los Po’s Mexican Restaurant, Pints (offering ice cream and beer), Abbey Road Tavern and Grill, The Aviator Smokehouse, Stick Boy Bread Company and Zeera Indian Restaurant just to name a few. Also make sure to participate in the time-honored tradition of hitting up Bojangles and parking your oversized truck at Cookout on a Friday night.

3. YES, KAREN, THOSE ARE TEST SIRENS

5. WHERE TO GET A BEER

Okay, so I can’t say that it’s ALWAYS going to be a test siren, but Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant intermittently conducts full-volume siren tests on Wednesday mornings that can last

This area is known for its bars and breweries, so put down that glass of chardonnay, let go of your highfalutin ways and pre-

2. HOW TO PROPERLY EXECUTE A U-TURN

pare to grow a beer gut. In Holly Springs, check out Carolina Brewing Company, Bombshell Beer Company, Black Dog Bottle Shop, Tapline Growler and Bass Lake Draft House. In Fuquay-Varina, visit Mason Jar Lager Company, Aviator Tap House, Fainting Goat Brewing Company, The Mill, The Corner Biergarten, Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Cellar 55 and Vicious Fishes Brewery,Taproom and Kitchen. I told you, we don’t mess around.

6. WHERE TO SHOP LOCAL

Holly Springs and FuquayVarina residents are all about shopping at local “ma and pa shops” whenever possible. In Holly Springs, support small business by frequenting Thanks A Latte Coffee & Gift Boutique, Bless Your Heart Boutique, Gifted Boutique and Wrappery and Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream. In FuquayVarina, check out Shoppes on Main, Chocolate Fix, Drive Bru and FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, make the journey to Angier for some Sunni Sky’s Ice Cream (when it’s in season).

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Half the fun is finding these local gems on your own, so grab some cash and hit the backroads (don’t get on 55, that’s madness). You’ll have a “Shop Local” bumper sticker in no time.

7. DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN FUQUAY AND VARINA

STORES • RESTAURANTS • SERVICES • EVENTS AMC Theatres Bank of America Bed Bath & Beyond Blaze Pizza Buffalo Wild Wings Charming Charlie The Children’s Place Chili’s Dick’s Sporting Goods dressbarn DSW Famous Toastery Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers GNC Jersey Mike’s Subs The Joint Chiropractic Kay Jewelers Kirkland’s Marco’s Pizza Marshalls The Mason Jar Tavern Massage Envy Spa Mattress Firm Mediterra Grill Mi Cancun

Michaels MyEyeDr O2 Fitness Olive Garden Orangetheory Fitness Panera Bread Peggy’s Hallmark Petco Pier 1 Imports Platinum Nail Spa Pure Barre Results Physiotherapy Rise Biscuits Donuts Smile & Shine Dental Studio

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In case you’re unaware, Fuquay-Varina is made up of two different towns and neither one of them is named “Aviator.”

I don’t plan on boring you with all the historical details, so don’t go flushing this pretty little magazine down the toilet. To make a long story short, Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963, but any local will tell you that each downtown has its own vibe.

If you’re surrounded by Aviator, you’re in Varina. If you’re stuffing pastries in your face at Stick Boy Bread Company, you’re in Fuquay. Pretty easy to remember, right? Just don’t forget the hyphen, or “dash,” between the names. Seriously, you’ll never hear the end of it.

8. HOW TO TAKE A JOKE

In case you couldn’t already tell from this article, this corner of Wake County is known for its sense of humor. With a name like Fuquay-Varina floating around, how could we not be?

Whether it’s the FVPD’s strong GIF game or the Fuquay-Varina Memes page on Facebook (shameless plug), all the people, pigs, peacocks, horses and chickens in this area are expected to be able to take a joke. Do you wear athleisure wear to Target? Laugh about it, Karen. Do you have a Salt Life sticker on your truck despite living 131 miles from the coast?

Own it, Todd! This is a safe place for laughter, so let your freak flag fly high and proud (provided it’s in accordance with the HOA rules and regulations). MB

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celebrated it’s newest branch, located at located at 700 Village Walk Drive in Holly Springs, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 1.

“Holly Springs is an important addition to Coastal’s branch network,” said president and chief executive officer, Chuck Purvis. “Before we even opened our doors, we had nearly 6,000 Coastal members living in the town, asking for a branch of their own. We welcome the opportunity to meet their families, neighbors and coworkers, and introduce them to all that Coastal offers as a better way to bank.”

The branch is the first Coastal location to feature dualfunction video teller machines. Members will be presented with a welcome screen that allows them to select whether they want to access a full-service live teller or if they want an ATM.

Construction has begun on

BENGAL TOWNE CENTER, a multi-use development in Fuquay-Varina on Judd Parkway. Named after Fuquay-Varina Schools’ mascot, the center plans to feature coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and entertainment alongside townhomes and residential condos.

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to the first graduating cohort for LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS, an initiative created by the Holly Springs Rotary Club to assist entrepreneurs who have limited access to financial and business resources with training, micro-loans, mentors and networking.

Congratulations to the following business owners: Andre Fajardo, Ready — The Real Estate Directory Angie Ghert, STEM Stitchery Beth & Gerry Martinez de Andino, Our Moments in Time Bill Myers, Billiam’s Café & Catering Billie Cochran, Baked by Billie Britney Luongo, B. Paul Companies Christine Walorz, Independent Life Insurance Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Sleep Consulting Jen Miller-Hogg, College Path Advising Joana Whittingham, Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolate John Kelly, HYDROPRO Justine Slew, Food Without Fear Maynard Carrington, Elite Cut and Mulch Sara Madras, Esteem Builders Coaching Sarah Edwards, Visual Design Pro, LLC Suzanne Yeagar, Your Smart Office Willie Green-Aldridge, WGA Designs LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS, was sponsored the following businesses: Colliers International, Coworking Station, Bombshell Brewery, Brad Wilson-Edward Jones, Fidelity Bank, GMA Supply, Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce, MyComputerCareer, Town of Holly Springs Economic Development, T&T Photography, Wake Technical Community College, Wells Fargo, UNC REX Healthcare.

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announced a $140 million expansion of their manufacturing facility in the Holly Springs Business Park. The expansion will support a growing demand for cell-based influenza vaccines and is expected to generate 120 jobs over the next three years, adding to the current workforce of 550 fulltime employees. Construction of the facility is expected to be completed by April 2020.

Congratulations to Chocolate Fix,

winner of the Christmas storefront decorating contest held in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Several merchants in the town’s downtown districts entered into a friendly competition to spread holiday cheer during the month of December. Participants included: Ashworth’s Clothing, Chocolate Fix, Front Porch Realty, KnB’s Marketplace, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Original Strength Institute, Revelry Barber & Shave Shop, Something You Boutique and The Mill.

Commissioner Charlie Adcock announced his resignation from the Fuquay-Varina Town Board in December. Commissioner Adcock’s term runs through 2019.

In a prepared statement submitted to the Town Board, Adcock states, “serving the citizens of Fuquay-Varina has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life, and I have enjoyed it immensely. I believe we (Town Board and staff ) have moved our town in a positive and responsible direction. In my time on the Town Board, I have always strived to do what I thought was in the best interest of Fuquay-Varina and therefore, I am content in my decision to step aside and make room for another person to have an opportunity to serve our community.”

Adcock began his service to the town when he was appointed to the Planning Board in 2002 and subsequently served as Chairman from 2005-2007.

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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nate Rogers, a Purple Heart recipient, and his family received keys to a new Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina, courtesy of Operation Coming Home and Mattamy Homes (formerly Royal Oaks Homes).

Cpl. Rogers served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002-2005. While deployed in Fallujah with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Cpl. Rogers sustained severe wounds when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device.

Operation Coming Home recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary, and this home marks the ninth home built and donated for injured combat veterans by the builder.

The mission of Operation Coming Home is to improve and enhance the lives of military service members by giving them the opportunity to own a home. Veterans are selected through an application and interview process.

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Fishing Buddies

By Jonathan Fredin, Chief Photographer With a little help from dad, 5-year-old Ian Jones casts a line with his new fishing poll and waits to catch a whopper during a visit to Bass Lake Park. Ian’s parents, Doug and Rebecca Jones, are from Fuquay-Varina.

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