Main & Broad June/July 2019

The Inaugural Food Issue

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JUNE/JULY 2019

Crazy Good Desserts

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June/July 2019

CONTENTS 40

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On a whim I thought jalapeno ice cream would be good.

It wasn’ t.

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–– Scott Wilson, owner, Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream, read more on page 34

IN EVERY ISSUE 10 SEE & DO

Independence Day parties, outdoor movies and live music.

Ten things to do right now.

12 MEET & GREET

New Salamanders head coach Kevin Soine cannot wait for summer in Ting Stadium.

14 DIG IN & DRINK UP

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Experts’ picks to sip and savor.

The

40 THERE & BACK

FEATURES

48 RISE & DINE

Holly Springs’ summer baseball isn’t possible without the help of local host families.

The

FOOD

with garden pro L.A. Jackson.

52 SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT 4 JUNE/JULY 2019

60 FUN & MEMES

The

Survive the summer FuquayVarina Memes style.

FOOD Issue

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64 SEEN & HEARD

News from the community.

66 IN FOCUS

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

Italian flavor meets French techniques at this FuquayVarina favorite.

Issue

58 GROW & BLOOM

Issue

36 GARIBALDI TRATTORIA

The

FOOD

Introducing our dining guide; find your new favorite restaurant here.

Frozen desserts go big or go home.

Get to know our area’s top healthcare professionals.

Issue

Raleigh’s Morgan Street Food Hall has everything you want to eat.

20 SWING FOR HOME

26 ULTIMATE SUMMER TREATS

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EDITORIAL

Emily Uhland, Senior Editor Amber Keister Sarah Rubenoff, Copy Editor Alexandra Blazevich, Social Media Manager

DURHAM DISTILLERY’S GIN & TONIC IN A CAN

CONTRIBUTORS

Fuquay-Varina Memes L.A. Jackson David McCreary

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM, MOM’S RECIPE, WITH FRESH N.C. PEACHES

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jonathan Fredin, Chief Photographer PRODUCTION

Jennifer Casey, Senior Graphic Designer Lauren Earley, Graphic Designer Dylan Gilroy, Web Designer Beth Harris, Graphic Designer Matt Rice, Webmaster/SEO Ena Sellars, Graphic Designer Rachel Sheffield, Web Designer Lane Singletary, Graphic Designer

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“Beautiful work, and we love seeing familiar faces and businesses featured!”

CAPRESE SALAD, COME JUNE

GRILLING FRESH CORN ON THE COB (SILVER QUEEN, OF COURSE!) WHILE IT’S STILL IN THE HUSK.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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FRESH GARDEN VEGGIES, ALSO BEER ON A BOAT

RIPE, COLD, SEEDLESS WATERMELON

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ON THE COVER: A WARM DONUT + COLD ICE CREAM = SUMMER’S ULTIMATE SUNDAE. FOUR MORE CRAZY GOOD FROZEN DESSERTS ON PAGE 26.

BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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Editor’s

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The food issue is probably my favorite of the year.

It’s just so much fun to learn about local restaurants, creative cuisine and decadent desserts. We certainly went heavy on the desserts (starting on page 26).

I learned a love of food early on, from my parents who are both fantastic cooks and love to entertain. My mom’s love language surely is food — preparing and serving it to others. I know, lucky me. They taught me the love of a shared meal and showed me how easy it is to unite neighbors and strangers with food.

My husband shares my zest for great chow. Especially when we travel, we are always on the hunt for the “best” of a certain city or to discover the upand-coming local scene. Almost always, our meals are based on recommendations from friends. Sharing great food experiences never disappoints.

Creating community surfaced as a common theme at all of the eateries featured in this issue. From shareable ice cream flights at Pints Ice Cream & Beer to Morgan Street Food Hall’s bustling atmosphere, delicious food brings people together in the best way.

Enjoy the issue, and please go have some ice cream for breakfast. I don’t want to be the only one.

EMILY UHLAND SENIOR EDITOR

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This issue

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of 32 flavors ice cream sampled ended in 2 interviews ice cream for breakfast Pounds gained: Not telling.

64 local restaurants

added to the dining guide

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total pages of food, drinks and dining of Thrones” 1 “Game reference.

Can you find it?

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words in all-caps in the Fuquay-Varina Memes column — and that’s after my edits.

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See Do 10 Things To Do Around Town

Run the Quay Road Race & Downtown Cooldown JUNE 1 310 N ENNIS ST, FUQUAY-VARINA 7:00 A.M.

The 15th annual Run the Quay road race takes over the streets of Fuquay-Varina. Run the 5k, 10k or combine both races in the one-of-a-kind 15Quay challenge. A separate Kid’s Fun Run offers a 1-mile run and a 100-yard dash.

After the races, the new Downtown Cooldown free street fair, on the Varina side of town, will have food trucks, local breweries, live music and family activities to celebrate the finishers.

Enjoy live music outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center on second and fourth Fridays from June through August.

Bring a lawn chair and picnic dinner, or purchase concessions and beverages on site.

The lineup includes Beatlesque, a four-piece Beatles tribute band based in Raleigh; Totally Curious; the Holly Springs Community Band and the EG Peters Band.

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Kick off to Kindergarten

Rising kindergarteners and their families prep for the start of school with a practice cafeteria line, bus stop, P.E. class, science lab, book mobile and much more.

The free event on Thursday, June 20 is geared for year-round students. A second event takes place on Saturday, August 17 for traditional calendar students.

JUNE 20 MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM, RALEIGH 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Have a movie night under the stars as WakeMed Movies by Moonlight returns to Booth Amphitheatre with a lineup full of family favorites. Adults are $5; kids 12 and under are free. A portion of proceeds benefits the WakeMed Children’s Hospital.

SCHEDULE June 14: “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” June 21: “Spider Man into the Spider-Verse” June 28: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” July 5: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” July 11: “Game Night” July 26: “Incredibles 2”

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

JUNE 14, 28 AND JULY 12, 26 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.

JUNE–AUGUST BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY 7:00 P.M., DOORS OPEN 8:30 P.M., SHOW STARTS

JUNE 1 TING STADIUM 6:30 P.M.

The Holly Springs Salamanders swing into action with their home opener against the Morehead City Marlins, followed by additional home games on June 3, 5, 7 and 8 and many more through August.

Don’t miss fun promotions like Star Wars night on Saturday, June 8,= and Bark in the Park on Thursday, June 13.

Summer at the Springs Outdoor Concerts

Movies by Moonlight

Salamanders Opening Night

See Do

Trivia Tuesdays

TUESDAYS, YEAR-ROUND 7:30 P.M., BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY 8:00 P.M., BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE

Put your knowledge to the test with trivia competitions at your favorite local watering holes. Bass Lake Draft House hosts team trivia weekly, and Bombshell Beer Company’s trivia Tuesdays have pop culture themes, many based on movies and television shows.

Prizes and bragging rights are on the line.

(Pre) Independence Day Celebration

JULY 3 SOUTH PARK, FUQUAY-VARINA 6:00 P.M., GATES OPEN

Enjoy the splash pad, live music

by Spare Change (starting at 6:30), kids rides and fireworks (at sundown) at Fuquay’s Independence Day party. Coolers are allowed, but pets and alcohol are not.

Plus:

JULY 4 CELEBRATIONS IN RALEIGH & CARY

Ice Cream Social

JULY 21 FUQUAY MINERAL SPRING PARK, 105 WEST SPRING STREET 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with friends and neighbors in downtown FuquayVarina’s picturesque Mineral Spring Park. Free ice cream and jazz music.

(Post) Independence Day Festival

JULY 5 5:00 – 9:30 P.M. JEFFERSON L. SUGG FARM AT BASS LAKE PARK, HOLLY SPRINGS

Keep on celebrating America’s birthday with face painting, an apple pie contest, food vendors, inflatables and fireworks, beginning around 9:15 p.m. Leashed pets welcome.

Led Zeppelin Tribute Band JULY 26 ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL, FUQUAY-VARINA 9:00 P.M.

Jam with Apex-based band, Rok Ledded, to music from Led Zeppelin and other masters of rock.

Performing Led Zeppelin favorites, such as “Good Times Bad Times,” “Ramble On,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Heartbreaker,” “Stairway to Heaven” and many more!

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Meet

Greet

Kevin Soine Holly Springs Salamanders Head Coach HOMETOWN: Spicer, Minn.

BASEBALL CAREER: Played at Century College in

White Bear Lake, Minn., and Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Currently head coach at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minn.

BORN & BRED: My earliest memories are playing

catch with my dad (who played competitive softball). I kept the score book for the whole game as a 5-year-old. In between (his) games, I was begging guys to play catch with me. I was always around the ballpark. That’s my happy place.

LOVES: The moment, as a coach, when

you have been working on something with a player or the team, and you see them be successful in a real-world scenario. It’s almost better than doing it yourself.

THE CPL EXPERIENCE: The Coastal Plain

League gives these young men a little taste of what professional baseball may be like. We play every day in front of good crowds against some of the best players in the country. A lot of these guys are a long way from home.

The quality of play league-wide is pretty insane.

All 16 teams are full of good players on the roster, and they come to win every night. It’s really fun for the fans, because every night it’s going to be a good game. health and daily development. If the rest of the staff and I can create an environment that is fun, positive and productive, we are well on our way to completing our goals. If you have that goal of daily development and taking care of your body, then the wins and the losses will take care of themselves.

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TING STADIUM WELCOMES KEVIN SOINE TO HIS FIRST YEAR AS HEAD COACH OF THE HOLLY SPRINGS SALAMANDERS.

Jonathan Fredin

GOALS: Our main focus for the players in on their

FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

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Life is Magic Joshua Lozoff, Master Illusionist Friday, June 7, 7p.m.

Life is Magic combines amazing illusions with mental feats that explore the possibilities of the human mind. Joshua’s performance reflects his love for the art of magic, and his fascination with psychology, intuition and other inner workings of the mind. In one moment, he solves a Rubik’s Cube just by tossing it in the air, and in the next he attempts to predict a volunteer’s choices even before she knows them herself! The result: A fun, mind-boggling performance that leaves audiences amazed and talking long after the show is over.

The show is highly interactive, and Joshua always makes good on his promise to create moments of joy and amazement that last long after the evening is over.

Tickets $14/adults; $12/Sr & Student

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Beatlesque Saturday, June 29, 7 p.m.

Beatlesque is a four-piece Beatles tribute band based in Raleigh, NC. The band strives to replicate the sound and look of The Beatles to the closest detail while performing music from the entire Beatles catalog. In costume and in character, the fab four members of Beatlesque enjoy the challenge and the thrill of recreating the music that we all know and love.

Tickets $10 JULY

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Letters From Home

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical!

Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore.

Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.

Letters From Home brings back the style of the USO with incredible high-energy performances featuring creator and founder Erinn Dearth, and singer and comedian Dan Beckmannn! You will be dazzled with tap dancing, your memories will be filled with song, and your hearts will be touched forever with patriotism.

Tickets $20 adults; $18 seniors/students

Tickets $14/adults; $12 seniors/students

www.fuquay-varina.org 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Main Phone: 919-567-3920 | Box Office: 919-567-3921 | Email: info@fvarts.org

Dig in

Drink up

Coconut Carolina Rum from Muddy River Distillery

Written by Melissa Katrincic | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

ORIGINS: Owned by husband and wife Robbie and Caroline Delaney, the

distillery is located along the Catawba River in Belmont, N.C. As the first rum distillery to open in North Carolina in 2011, Muddy River distills four rums including a silver rum and an aged barrel-rested rum, Queen Charlotte’s Reserve. Each spirit starts by fermenting U.S.sourced molasses, and then it is distilled on one of the company’s custombuilt stills: Independence, Democracy and Liberty.

FLAVOR: The coconut-flavored rum distilled by Muddy River is fresh and

smooth with just a touch of sweetness; no aromas of suntan lotion here.

Muddy River’s Coconut Carolina Rum demonstrates how craft and care results in a superior product, especially compared with massproduced varieties.

VISIT: Located west of Charlotte, Muddy

River Distillery is open for tours and tastings on Saturdays.

Carolina Colada 1/2 FRESH PINEAPPLE 3 OUNCES MUDDY RIVER DISTILLERY COCONUT CAROLINA RUM 3 OUNCES COCONUT CREAM (COCO LOPEZ) 1 TO 1½ CUPS ICE 1 OUNCE FRESH LIME JUICE (OPTIONAL)

Cube pineapple and place in freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes. Then, add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a fun tiki-inspired glass.

OPTIONAL: Top with floater of Muddy

River Distillery Queen Charlotte’s Reserve Rum.

MUDDY RIVER DISTILLERY 1500 River Dr. #100, Belmont (704) 860-8389 muddyriverdistillery.com

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Melissa Katrincic owns Durham Distillery, the No. 1 Craft Gin Distillery in the U.S. and home of the awardwinning Conniption Gin, with her husband Lee. She is also the former vice president of the Distiller’s Association of North Carolina.

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New single family homes start in the upper $300s.

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Drink up

One Mile Round

from Southern Peak Brewery

Written by Devin Singley | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

FLAVOR: This German-style pale wheat beer is crisp and refresh-

ing — perfect for North Carolina summers — with a straw-like color and a hazy appearance. In flavor, the wheat grabs you on the front, and the honey pulls you in for the finish. The higher level of carbonation increases its refreshing quality.

Southern Peak works hard to make sure its beers are consistent from batch to batch — except for One Mile Round. The local honey is sourced from certified bee keepers, and the pollen that the bees collect changes the honey. One beekeeper may have a spicier or more floral end product than the apiarist down the road.

Honey has the power to overwhelm in a brewhouse. It can come across as either super dry or sweet and syrupy. This honey was used by a deft hand and imparts floral notes while making sure the final product is crisp and flavorful.

HISTORY: The name One Mile Round

is a nod to the “Biermeilie,” a privilege to brew and sell beer within a certain district in Cottbus, Germany, where this style of beer, called a Kottbusser, is from.

In 1877 Kottbusser beer became illegal in Germany because beer purity laws limited the ingredients for bottom and top fermenting beers, and neither process allows for the use of honey. In many ways, a Kottbusser represents what we see every day in the American craft beer industry: a rediscovery of lost styles.

SOUTHERN PEAK BREWERY 950 Windy Rd, Suite 100, Apex (919) 623.0827 southernpeakbrewery.com

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Devin Singley is the head brewer at Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs. He has a certificate in brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and ten years of brewing experience in North Carolina. Singley is also on the board of the Triangle Craft Beer Alliance.

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t Windsor Point you’ll feel the difference when you walk in the door.

Windsor Point’s relaxed and friendly feel sets it apart from other retirement communities. “From the moment we arrived we were treated like longlost friends,” commented one resident.

Located in the heart of Fuquay-Varina, our residents enjoy small-town living close to shopping, recreational and cultural opportunities as well as major medical centers. Windsor Point is custom-made for its residents who choose from a selection of cottages and apartments, flexible dining plans, and fitness options.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation worries become a thing of the past.

Windsor Point is a Life Plan Community (CCRC) with both Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. Even if life changes course, our residents should never have to move again and may remain close to a spouse or friends in different levels of care.

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919-552-4580 • windsorpoint.com

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Grilled Halibut Tacos

with Red Cabbage Slaw and Spicy Crema

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MARINADE 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp each: paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 pound halibut SLAW DRESSING 1 tsp honey 2 tbsp each: fresh lime juice and olive oil 1/4 tsp salt SLAW 1/4 small red cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 green apple, sliced into matchsticks 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped SPICY CREMA 1/2 cup each: sour cream and mayonnaise 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp each: chili powder, salt 3 tbsp milk (to thin as needed) FOR THE TACOS 8-12 8-inch, soft corn tortillas 1 lime, cut into wedges DIRECTIONS

1. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over the halibut. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

2. Whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil and salt for the slaw dressing. Toss with cabbage, apple, red onion and cilantro.

Set aside for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

3. Brush a grill pan with oil and heat over medium high heat until hot. Place the marinated halibut in the hot grill pan. Cook without moving the fish for 3-5 minutes, or until the underside is opaque and is beginning to have visible grill marks. Then, carefully flip the fish to the other side, and grill for another 3-5 minutes. The fish is done when the interior turns from translucent to opaque. Timing will vary according to the size of fish pieces and the grill heat. Transfer the cooked fish to a plate for serving.

4. While the fish grills, whisk together the spicy crema ingredients until evenly incorporated.

5. Warm the tortillas on the grill. Fill the warm tortillas with pieces of grilled halibut, a scoop of slaw and a drizzle of spicy crema. Serve each taco with a lime wedge on the side.

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Drink up PTUJSKA KLET PULLUS SAUVIGNON BLANC

The Ptuj Winery, which produces the Pullus line, is the oldest winery in Slovenia, dating to 1239. Ptuj, located in the northeast wine region of Podravje, grows its grapes on steep, mostly terraced slopes along the Drava River. The area’s cool climate lends itself to higher-acid, lower-alcohol wines.

Like other sauvignon blancs, the Pullus goes well with grilled halibut and other mild-flavored, firm-textured seafood.

The wine’s mostly grapefruit aroma carries through to its lively citrus flavor, which lingers pleasantly on the tongue. The acidity in the wine will complement the tartness of the sour cream, the jalapeno in the spicy crema, and the cayenne and cumin in the marinade. The sauvignon blanc will cleanse and refresh your palate. $17.99

ROTARI BRUT TRENTO DOC

Rotari Brut Trento is a sparkling wine that comes from the southern (Trento) portion of the Trentino-Alto Adige region in northeast Italy. The cool weather in this region helps retain natural acidity in the grape.

Rotari Brut, made entirely from chardonnay grapes, is crafted in the traditional Metodo Classico style, in which the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle. A byproduct of this secondary fermentation is carbon dioxide, creating the wine’s signature bubbles. The wine exhibits aromas of apple and lavender. Small frothy bubbles fill the mouth, while notes of pineapple and apple develop on the palate.

This fun, bubbly wine will balance the heat and spiciness from the cayenne and jalapeno pepper. Its zesty vibrancy complements the luscious sour cream and the creamy mayonnaise. $21.99

Written By Bill Allen Photographed By Jonathan Fredin

FLOWERS SONOMA COAST ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR

California’s Flowers Vineyards and Winery is located off the Pacific Ocean, in rugged terrain known as the Extreme Sonoma Coast. The rocky, well-drained land and elevated proximity to the cool Pacific Ocean allows pinot noir grapes to develop fresh, bright red fruit aromas, complex minerality and coastal acidity.

The wine presents delightful aromas of strawberry and rose petals. On the palate, the wine offers a silky texture, bright flavors of strawberry and raspberry and a refreshing acidity that balances the spiciness of the marinated halibut and the spicy crema. Summer is the perfect time for grilling fish on the deck and enjoying a warm evening outdoors. Nothing more perfectly complements grilled fish than a vibrant rosé wine. $34.99

Grilled t Tacos Halibu ctly with a p ir perfe

Bill Allen holds a first-level certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers and a Specialist of Wine certification from the Society of Wine Educators.

He has worked as a wine educator with the Triangle Wine Company for five years.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: THE SUBLETT FAMILY, OF APEX, ARE 9-YEAR VETERANS OF SUMMER BASEBALL HOSTING. FROM LEFT, KIM, HOLDEN, KENDALL AND HAROLD. OLDEST SON HUNTER ATTENDS EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY. THIS PAGE: KENDALL WEARS AN OUTFIT MADE BY THE MOTHER OF FORMER SALAMANDER JOSEPH WHITT, WHO LIVED WITH THE SUBLETTS LAST SUMMER.

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Written by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin The CPL has seen more than

1,500 alumni

drafted by Major League teams.

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alums have made it to Major League Baseball. *As of the start of 2018 season The original Coastal Plain League opened in

1937.

The league re-formed for collegiate summer baseball in .

1997

Holly Springs Salamanders joined the CPL in 2014, playing the first season in summer .

2015

Swing for Home Summer baseball relies on local hosts One of the hallmarks of summer in southern Wake County is the return of the Holly Springs Salamanders to Ting Stadium.

In their fifth year of operation, the Salamanders are a part of the Coastal Plain League, one of the premier collegiate summer baseball leagues in the country. With 16 teams throughout Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virginia, the CPL attracts topnotch players from colleges near and far.

Triangle residents are accustomed to fun summertime baseball, having the Durham Bulls and the Carolina Mudcats

within easy distances, but the Salamanders season is marked by one big difference from the minor league teams.

“Every one of our teams require host families to house our players,” says Salamanders assistant general manager Brian McConnell. “We literally cannot do anything without them.”

League wide, host families open up their homes and invite a player to live with them for the season, usually Memorial Day through mid-August.

Calling host families the “lifeblood of

the league,” McConnell says, “If we don’t have host families, we don’t have a team. … The importance of our host families can never be overstated.”

The host family tradition is necessary since the Salamanders players are NCAA athletes, and according to NCAA rules, cannot receive compensation for participation in athletic activity.

The team has found Holly Springs and southern Wake a welcoming community for the college players, “A lot of folks continued on page 22

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HOST FAMILIES RECEIVE SEASON TICKETS. THE SUBLETTS ATTEND NEARLY EVERY SALAMANDERS GAME AT TING STADIUM. continued from page 21

have open bedrooms and are willing to take these players in,” says McConnell.

Requirements to host are minimal; a bedroom and access to a bathroom and laundry is all it takes, but most families go much further.

“We encourage the families to be involved. Most of our host families invite players to their family meals. They accept them as their summer son,” McConnell says.

The Sublett family of Apex will host their fourth Salamander this summer, and their ninth player overall.

The whole family — parents Kim and Harold, and children Hunter, HoldSpecial events on deck: en and Kendall — got Star Wars night hooked on the experience An annual tradition while living in Fayetteville Bark in the Park Bring your pup eight years ago (where the Military Appreciation night CPL’s Fayetteville SwampHonoring the armed forces Esports night Dogs are based.)

Video game fun “We were friends with What Could Have Been the general manager of the Exploring another team name SwampDogs at the time,” says Kim, of when they first agreed to host. “We had some friends who were also interested in doing it.”

“Hunter was a bat boy. He got to know the players really well. That really grew the experience,” added Harold.

Both of their sons, then ages 4 and 11, were playing baseball, and as a self-proclaimed “baseball family,” hosting seemed like a natural fit. They have loved it ever since.

“We’ve had players eat dinner with us. Some would go on trips with us to the beach,” says Kim. “When they have days off, we try to schedule something with them to interact.”

Players have enjoyed playing video games with Holden or going to the pool with the family, but the jampacked baseball schedule keeps the athletes occupied most of the time.

“Five or six days a week they have games,” says Harold. “It’s almost like the major leagues in a way — that’s what (the CPL is) trying to get them prepared for.”

“The majority of the time they are gone,” continues Kim. “The players are either practicing at the field or away at games. By the time they get home after their game, we are asleep. When we are leaving the next morning, they are asleep.”

Next At Bat

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You are building this comradery with a player who is living their dream.

– Kim Sublett, host for the Holly Springs Salamanders

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To be able to follow him through his career has been pretty phenomenal,” says Kim. It’s important to set ground rules with the athletes, making sure they check in at night or if they need a ride, says Kim. The Subletts also reach out to

their player’s parents each summer, “to let them know what kind of home their son is coming into.”

“Even though (the players) are adults, host families are still responsible. You still want to make sure they are OK and get home safe,” Kim says, adding, “These kids have goals of wanting to play in the Major League.

They are trying to get better at baseball and they know, ‘If you act up or you party, you go home.’ Their coaches expect a lot from them.”

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Kim and Harold enthusiastically recommend the hosting experience to any baseball lovers. “It’s not just for young families, it’s great for for retirees ... all kinds of people,” Kim says.

“We are always looking for host families,” says McConnell.

“What a better role model than someone who is playing college baseball for (a child) that is playing little league and has dreams of playing major league baseball down the road. Having that role continued from page 23 model right there in the home — it’s a games (away games too!), discounts on good relationship for both of them. Our merchandise and becoach really encouring a part of the comages the players to munity that supports learn a lot about their the team. host families. … It “We’re cheerhelps (the players) Upcoming home games: ing for a single player’s become better people name. It’s pretty excittoo,” he says.

June 1 vs. Morehead City Marlins June 3 vs. Edenton Steamers ing. It’s like they are For more informa June 5 vs. Morehead City Marlins a celebrity,” Kim says. tion about hosting, call June 7 vs. Peninsula Pilots “When it’s the last game June 8 vs. Morehead City Marlins (919) 249-7322 or vis June 11 vs.

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Bacon Bliss

Duck Donuts has offered donut sundaes before, says franchise owner Kelly Trimyer, but not like this. Not with small batch, lovingly crafted, hometown favorite Mama Bird’s ice cream topping a warm, rich donut.

“Have you had their ice cream?” Trimyer asks. “It’s fantastic.”

Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream makes its ice cream with a custard base (adding egg yolks), so it’s a “denser and thicker product,” says founder Leslie Richmond.

The majority of the candies and toppings included in each flavor are scratch-made in their kitchens.

“For our birthday cake ice cream, we bake a cake from

Celeb ration Sundae

Kelly Trimyer, area Duck Donuts owner, and Leslie Richmond, founder of Mama Bird’s.

scratch, then use that in the ice cream. You’ll get pieces of homemade cake plus the cake flavor,” Richmond says.

The two entrepreneurs met in 2016, and started talking about a collaboration almost immediately. First came Mama Bird’s coffee & donuts flavor with donuts mixed right into the custard.

Now welcome the specialty sundaes, which Richmond and Trimyer created after sampling many flavor combinations.

“We picked flavors that are popular, and we think people will love,” says Richmond.

The limited-time menu includes Chilly Churro, cinnamon sugar donut with dulce de leche ice cream; Celebration Sundae, blueberry iced donut with birthday cake ice cream; and Milk & Cookies, vanilla Oreo iced donut with chocoSundae price: $5.25 late cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream.

Available: Duck Donuts The flavors rotate monthly, locations, all summer long, flavors rotate monthly and based on ice cream availability. Get prepared for a knockout salty sweet combination later in the summer: Bacon Bliss, with the signature maple bacon donut and brown sugar ice cream.

“The warm donut with the ice cream — you cannot beat that. It is truly exponentially better to put the warm donut together with that delicious cold ice cream,” says Trimyer.

Trimyer stresses that, just like each donut that comes out of Duck Donuts’ kitchens, the sundaes are completely customizable with any combination of toppings, coatings and available ice cream flavors.

Donut sundaes will be served all summer long at all three Triangle-area Duck Donuts locations, while supplies last.

“This is over the top,” says Trimyer. “But every once in a while, you’ve earned it.”

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Ice Cream and Beer Flights When the screaming for ice cream has reached a fever pitch, parents and children can all find respite at Pints Ice Cream and Beer in downtown Varina, where a case filled with delicious and surprising (think rosemary and olive oil or Pepsi peanut) ice cream abuts a 10-tap bar of local beers.

“We felt that the town needed an ice cream shop. We liked the idea of being able to bring your kids and have adult fun at the same time,” says owner Robyn Morrison.

The idea to combine ice cream and beer started with owners Terrence and Robyn Morrison’s trip to the Guiness factory in Ireland on their honeymoon.

“They’ll put a scoop of ice cream in your beer,” says Robyn. “We started pairing ice creams with other beers, and it worked!”

At Pints, you can order a beer and ice cream float, a beer and ice cream flight or a beer float flight. It may be a tongue twister, but it boils down to happiness for the whole family. The beer and ice cream flight is the perfect family-style sampler as it pairs three ice creams

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alongside three beers, most of which are local. Aviator, Mason Jar, Oaklyn Springs and Vicious Fishes brews make frequent appearances.

Terrence is the mastermind behind the distinctive ice cream offerings, taking inspiration from unexpected flavor pairings, new restaurants and cooking shows.

Prices: “I spent eight months Ice cream & beer flight: $12 Boozy milkshake: $12 perfecting the base recipe Available: Year round, and learning how to alter it,” flavors rotate monthly says Terrence. “We control the whole process.”

“Once I had a bacon, apple and gouda sandwich and I thought, ‘I can translate this into an ice cream,’” he says. The resulting mascarpone, apple and bacon ice cream was proof.

Cake batter, brown sugar vanilla and rosemary and olive oil anchor the ice cream case, and specialty flavors rotate nearly every two weeks. Chocolate honey, bourbon bacon s’more and Guinness Bailey’s Lucky Charms have been crowd favorites.

Earlier this year, Pints upped the ante with boozy milkshakes, modeled after traditional cocktail recipes, and made unique by their own eclectic ice cream flavors. No family sharing allowed here folks — these are adults only.

“Irish Car Bomb is the most popular,” says Robyn. “It’s Irish whiskey, Guiness, Baileys ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. We make our own hot fudge and whipped cream.”

PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina @PintsIceCream

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Shaved Ice FROM SWEET SOUTHERN SNOBALLS

“It’s like picking up snow off the ground and eating it,” says Dylan Tarpey, of the ice used at Sweet Southern SnoBalls in Holly Springs. “It just melts in your mouth.”

Ok, that’s technically true of all the frozen treats featured here, but in the case of this shaved ice it happens quickly, with complete smoothness. There’s no crunch to the ice, no crystallization. Just super fluffy, light-as-air, delicious flavored ice.

“It’s all about how you have the blade set,” Tarpey says. “As the ice melts, you adjust the blade. There is a little art behind it.”

Tarpey has perfected this technique working at several snow cone and shaved ice shops around the Triangle.

Now he manages the Sweet Southern SnoBalls in Holly Springs (open since April in the old Happy Holly’s drivethru facility) and the location in Smithfield.

There are more than 100 flavors of syrup that can be drizzled on the ice in endless combinations. Toppings like sweetened condensed milk and marshmallow fluff can Prices: Kiddie: be added. They also serve Her$2, Medium: $3 shey’s ice cream, a hold over from Available: March through October the Happy Holly’s menu.

Traditional flavors — cherry, blue raspberry, cotton candy for example — are plentiful, but so are the unexpected additions, such as sour tsunami, sweet tart, red velvet and tamarind.

“Dill pickle is a disgusting flavor. I wouldn’t recommend it,” says Tarpey. “I tell people it isn’t good, and they still get it.” Hey, it’s your summer, do what you will.

If you want to know what he does recommend, however, ask to see the secret menu. It contains some of the best-loved combinations as well as themed “superhero” and “princess” specialties.

Try the “Hulk,” green apple and grape, or the “Elsa,” polar punch and cream.

Portions are generous, but we recommend you order small. The ice is best right off the blade, before too much melting occurs.

“When you get down to the bottom, it’s going to be super juicy,” says Tarpey.

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SCOTT WILSON, OWNER, SUNNI SKY’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM.

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One hundred and twenty five flavors. I’ll say it again. One hundred and twenty five homemade, begging-to-be-sampled flavors are available everyday at Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream in Angier.

There are classics like cookie dough, brownie batter and butter pecan. There are experimental flavors like lemongrass, salty sweet (with pretzels) and whiskey.

There are spicy offerings like cold sweat (with habanero peppers) and exit wound (taster beware). And there are about 117 others in between, including sherbets and non-dairy sorbets.

“We started with 30 flavors,” says owner Scott Wilson. “People don’t want to be rotated. Once they’ve had their ice cream, they want that.”

“Every year we’ll experiment with some. This year we did a dark swirl.

Cupcake is a new one. We’re playing around with a pear flavor. If I had more space, I’d even do more,” he says.

Open for 17 years, Sunni Sky’s has become a warm weather destination for sweet teeth near and far.

“We have regulars from Wake Forest, about

an hour away. Fayetteville is a pretty significant distance,” says Wilson. “It’s a special time coming here; something reasonable to do with your family.”

About 10 minutes from downtown Fuquay-Varina, you can’t miss the welcoming front porch with white rockers and the giant pink ice cream Prices: cone on the side of Double Cup or Cone: $3.75 HWY 55. (you’ll want a double) Banana Split: $5.00 “We are known Available: March through for samples,” says WilNovember son. And it’s true. I was offered about 20 flavors to taste on my first visit.

Crumb cake, mocha chip and key lime pie were surprising favorites. Next time I’ll make sure to try bacon, burnt sugar and blue Nerd sherbet.

A menu with so many choices can be tough to narrow down, and Wilson won’t try to push any flavor over another.

“I’m going to profile the customer and see what they like: sweet, fruity, chocolate,” he says. “Take your time and sample. We want people to taste and get what they really want.”

“Everytime I pass, there is a line out the door,” says Tracy O’Shea, who travelled from Garner with her daughters for a pre-lunch treat. “We come for ice cream first, then have a lunch picnic on the picnic tables.”

SUNNI SKY’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 8617 NC HWY 55 South, Angier (919) 427-7118 sunniskys.com

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Crumb cake, rice krispy treat … we’ll try anything. We’ll fail at anything, too.

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Garibaldi Trattoria Written By David McCreary | Photographed By Jonathan Fredin

Garibaldi Trattoria isn’t just a restaurant; it’s Fuquay-Varina’s go-to spot for a top-notch dining experience. In business for five years, the eatery is known for its quality French-inspired Italian cuisine, romantic ambiance and impeccable service.

Proprietor and veteran restauranteur Arken Elhicheri, who was raised by French and Italian parents, opened Garibaldi with the intention of serving what he calls Parisian Italian cuisine. The fusion works splendidly.

“I grew up in Paris in a family that worked in restaurants, and I learned the importance of doing things the right way,” 36 JUNE/JULY 2019

says Elhicheri, who runs the restaurant small French bistro in Raleigh. He came to along with his wife, Leila Skander.

Fuquay after finding a larger building with a Part of doing things right involves em- sizeable kitchen and an affordable lease. bracing time-tested methods like making Shortly after opening Garibaldi, Elstocks, baking ciabatta bread from scratch hicheri hired talented chef Christino “Celand using the freshest ingredients possible so” Saldivar, who was born in Mexico but for sauces, pasta, pizza and more. grew up in New York City.

“Nowadays, many restau“Celso spent a lot of time Parisian rants cut corners to save time working in French restaurants,” Italian and money, but we don’t do that,” he says, “so he knows proper Cuisine: Elhicheri asserts. “All our food is cooking techniques.”

Garibaldi’s signature considered fine dining, because Indeed, the chef ’s abilities are fusion of whether you get pizza or a filet evidenced by the satisfying dishes French (mignon), we use the finest inhe churns out. cooking techniques gredients we can find.”

When it comes to appetizers, with fine Elhicheri previously owned a try the Bruschetta Basilica with Italian fare.

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Nowadays, many restaurants cut corners to save time and money, but we don’t do that.

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– Arken Elhicheri, owner, Garibaldi Trattoria

vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil on garlic crostini. Or consider the Polpette alla Napoletana, which comprises authentic Italian meatball, ricotta, San Marzano tomato ragu and Pecorino Romano.

Main course temptations abound, including Cappelini Primavera (angel hair pasta and summer vegetables crowned with choice of garlic white wine or tomato basil sauce); creamy seafood alfredo amid fresh salmon, shrimp and scallops; and Tortellini di’ Torino, involving filet beef tips, fresh spinach and shiitake mushrooms.

Outstanding off-menu specials are served daily and span the gamut from braised lamb or venison chops to coffee-rubbed steak.

“We like to go out of the box from typical Italian fare,” says Elhicheri.

In the mood for pizza? You can’t go wrong with the specialty pie, Genovese Bechamel, topped with grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto and toasted pignolis (pine nuts). Then there’s Toscana, which features fig jam, prosciutto, fresh buffalo mozzarella, gorgonzola, arugula and balsamic reduc-

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one patron even received a welcoming tion. If you prefer to hug from a longkeep it simple, order time server. the square Grand“You cannot ma’s Pizza with San teach happiness, so Marzano tomatoes, OWNER ARKEN ELHICHERI when I’m hiring I garlic, fresh mozzalook for people who rella and basil. reflect positivity in their lives,” Elhicheri Save room for dessert, as all items are created in house by the unassuming says, adding that he considers his staff Hortencia Morelos. If you find it diffi- to be like family members. “They all cult to choose, order the extraordinary know how much I care about them.”

That love and appreciation inspires creme brulee (see sidebar), Kahlúa-laden tiramisu or mascarpone cheesecake. staff to take good care of guests like Top off the experience with a cappuc- Fuquay resident Andy Napier.

“The servers certainly help Garibcino, espresso or dessert wine. aldi to provide the best dining experiSpeaking of libations, white and red ence in town,“ Napier says. “I especially wine is available by the glass or bottle.

“I engineered the wine list from appreciate when they make recommenthe lightest to the heaviest,” Elhicheri dations of a special dish.”

Garibaldi is open seven days a week explains. “Since our food is European, it has to be matched with European and accepts reservations online or by wines. The list contains mostly French phone. A semi-private room is available on a first-come, first-served basis on weekand Italian selections.”

Perhaps the only dynamic at Garib- days. Enjoy al fresco dining on the intimate aldi that’s more impressive than food patio and live dinner music in the main is the superb level of service. Friendly, dining room Thursday through Sunday. knowledgeable waitstaff are eager to please, constantly smiling as they refill GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina drink glasses, take orders and deliver (919) 552-8868 plates to the table. During a recent visit, garbalditrattoria.com continued from page 37

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Creme Brulee This rich, custard-based treat draws rave reviews from Garibaldi guests.

White chocolate makes a welcome appearance, and the dessert is crowned with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar along with fresh berries.

The item’s distinctive flavor, though, comes from one essential ingredient.

“We use fresh vanilla bean, which makes all the difference,” Garibaldi owner Arken Elhicheri reveals.

BONUS TIP: Garibaldi’s creme brulee is so decadent that you should strongly consider sharing it with your tablemate.

With that recommendation out of the way, we certainly won’t judge you if you insist on eating the entire dessert yourself. Either way, it’s well worth the caloric splurge.

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smell wood fired pizzas, fresh empanadas and Indian butter chicken. You’ll hear a DJ on the turntable, laughter between friends and the continuous chatter of food ordering.

You’ll see more than 20 small businesses working hard to serve, and customers enjoying every minute of it.

In short, you’ll find “sensory overload,” says Niall Handley, the mastermind behind the Hibernian Hospitality Group’s Morgan Street Food Hall, located in downtown Raleigh. continued on page 42

A SHORT TRIP TO DOWNTOWN RALEIGH REWARDS FOODIES WITH A MODERN DINING EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY OLD WORLD EUROPE.

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Handley is from Ireland and has long borne witness to Europe’s bustling food halls and markets selling fresh, quality foods at all hours of the day, from which he took inspiration for MSFH. “If you consider older European markets, … You are looking everywhere. You can’t decide what you want to eat. There are sights, sounds, music,” he says.

Ditto for Morgan Street Food Hall.

What’s been the norm in Europe for many years is now taking the U.S. food scene by storm. Many large cities — New York, Denver, New Orleans and Boston to name a few — already boast thriving food halls.

Raleigh joined that list last August with the opening of MSFH, the first of its kind in N.C. Not long after followed Transfer Co. Food Hall, also in downtown Raleigh.

Handley expects halls to open in Charlotte in the near future as well. “You’ll see more coming,” he predicts.

VARIETY

Food halls’ main draw, Handley says, is the abundant variety offered all in one place.

“Diners want a lot of choice and a quicker turnaround. I definitely think that foods halls are the way of the future in regards to how dining is going to work,” Handley says.

Morgan Street Food Hall boasts nearly 20 restaurant vendors, each with its own unique cuisine, and an indoor/outdoor bar in the middle of it all.

“Your whole family can come here, and you don’t have to eat the same thing,” says Melinda Jackson, who manages public relations for MSFH. “You are going all around the world when you come to a food hall. Indian, pizza and Vietnamese are all right next to each other.”

Unlike shopping mall food courts, the vendors inside MSFH MSFH DRAWS DINERS FROM ALL OVER CENTRAL N.C., have local roots.

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THE BOWLS Asian-inspired rice bowls.

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WICKED TACO Tortillas and salsas made fresh daily.

YOHO HIBACHI & SUSHI BURRITO Asian favorites and sushi served burrito style.

*This list represents MSFH restaurants. There are also retail stalls selling artisan food products, flowers, teas, candles and more.

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“A lot of these places were food trucks, and this is their brick and mortar. Their whole family is working here,” says Jackson.

Local favorites Curry in a Hurry, Makus Empanadas, Sassool and Carroll’s Kitchen occupy stalls at MSFH. You can even finish out your meal with Holly Springs’ own Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream.

“We wanted (the vendors) to be local or locally owned. … It’s about showcasing what Raleigh and the area has to offer,” says Handley.

In addition to the dining vendors, MSFH is home to several retail stalls, selling everything from fresh flowers to loose leaf teas to chocolate-covered cheesecake.

“It’s a one-stop shop to support local businesses,” says Jackson.

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This gets made fresh, from scratch, right in front of you one at a time.

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COMMUNITY

Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the crowds peak during lunch and on weekends. There are communal tables throughout the hall and on the patio. During the busiest times, expect to share a table with other diners.

“Food halls across the world are a place about community,” says Jackson, who became acquainted with food halls while living and working in Los Angeles.

“There’s constantly something new when you come here. We’re always adding more activities to bring people together,” she says.

Pop up workouts on Saturday mornings (with a mimosa bucket included) are popular and sell out weekly.

Family-friendly dance parties, stand-up comedy and trivia nights are MKG KITCHEN PREPS THEIR SIGNATURE VERMICELLI all in the works.

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“It’s a great gathering place,” says Kevin Caligan, manager at Cow Bar, the hall’s artisan burger joint. “You’ll see business meetings, parties, even school groups,” he says.

INNOVATION

Ramy Bahgat, owner and partner at MSFH’s Raleigh Rolls, loves the bustling, joyful atmosphere found there, but as a first time business owner, his interest in the venture was strategic as well.

“This is a new trend coming to the South. We knew it was going to have a really good turnout,” he says. “It comes with a very low cost of opening a business here. Most of the chefs haven’t owned their own business before, and the low cost makes a huge difference.”

Handley agrees: “As cities grow and become more expensive to do business in, (food halls) are a good opportunity for smaller businesses to get in without some of the huge million dollar upfit costs to open new kitchens.”

Lower overhead means more resources can be devoted to creativity and innovation. On the horizon for Raleigh Rolls is a bubble waffle, a take on the Korean dessert trend, which will enfold their signature rolled ice cream in a waffle that has bubbles of fresh fruit and chocolate all over it. Lobster ice cream, a collaboration with Cousins Maine Lobster, also a MSFH vendor, is also in the works.

Cow Bar veers from its meat-loving roots to offer a vegetarian burger made with kidney beans and zucchini. One-of-a kind kimchi french fries are another unique offering.

“Management really gives you freedom to create and experiment,” says Bahgat.

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Coming soon to the hall is Aunty Betty’s gin and absinthe bar, a brain child of Handley and mixologist Greg Ewan of Raleigh’s Watts and Ward. Named for Handley’s 90-year-old aunt — “she’s partial to a little tipple of gin” — the gin joint will showcase unique liquors, craft cocktails and flavored artisan tonics, LONG, COMMUNAL TABLES FILL THE SEATING AREA IN such as elderFRONT OF WICKED TACO AND COW BAR, ACCOMODATING flower tonic.

LARGE GROUPS EASILY AND ALLOWING GUESTS “We are TO SNOOP THEIR excited to exNEIGHBOR’S FOOD. plore, to show RETAIL VENDORS, INCLUDING FLEURS people what DE MOUFETTE, OFFER ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SHOP can be done,” WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. says Handley.

FUN

When asked about the vibe he wanted to create, Handley answers, “Primarily fun.”

You can’t argue with that. With the food plentiful, the drinks flowing and everyone able to order their favorite cuisine, MSFH is the ultimate destination for food lovers.

“It’s like a carnival without the rides,” says Johnathan Rogers, a cook at Cow Bar. “There are so many folks here in different walks of life, and everybody gets along.”

“It’s very modern and trendy,” says Sierra Pendergrass, employee at Vietnamese restaurant MKG Kitchen. “Everybody comes here and Instagrams all their food.”

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FUQUAY-VARINA Abbey Road Tavern and Grill “Signature Beatle burgers and live entertainment.”

711 N. Main St.; Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-7731; abbeyroadnc.com Anna’s Pizzeria “Piping hot pizzas and mouthwatering Italian food.” 138 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-2497; annaspizzeria.com Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant “All of our food is made in-house.”

525 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-7675; aviatorbrew.com Cultivate Coffee Roasters “Modern industrial twist on a small town coffee shop.”

128 S. Fuquay Ave., Fuquay Varina (919) 285-4067; www.cultivate.coffee Daddy D’s BBQ “Slow cooked with love.”

1526 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-6464; daddydsbbqnc.com Eggs Up Grill “Breakfast favorites served all day.”

1436 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-4463; eggsupgrill.com

El Dorado “Enjoy the most delicious Mexican food amongst family.”

112 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-0287; eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

Jus’ Enuff Home Cooking “Homemade everything.” 736 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina; (919) 567-0587 facebook.com/JusEnuffHomeCookin

Drive Bru “Drive thru coffee shop with N.Y. coffee & Carolina charm.”

1013 E Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (607) 745-2512; @drivebru Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza & Pasta “Authentic Italian cuisine and quality service.”

900 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-8868; garibalditrattoria.com

Los Tres Magueyes “We prepare our food fresh daily.”

401 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-3957; lostresmagueyes.com The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

305 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-5555; themasonjartavern.com The Mill “Coffee. Beer. Wine. Community.”

146 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-2123; themillfuquay.com

The Healthy Spot “Meal replacement smoothies and energizing teas.”

961 East Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 552-5373; @healthyspotfuquay

Nil’s Cafe “Family-oriented Mediterranean cafe.”

513 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina (919) 567-0887; nilscafe-weebly.com

Joyce & Family Restaurant “Home cooked Southern favorites.”

129 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 567-1717; @joyceandfamily

Pints Ice Cream & Beer 512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina @pintsicecream Stick Boy Bread Co. “Handcrafted baked goods from scratch … all natural ingredients.”

127 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-2237; stickboyfuquay.com

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Triple Barrel Tavern “Restaurant, sports bar & billiards.”

2221 N Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-0940; @triplebarreltavernfuquayvarina

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Tsuru Sweets & Coffee “Elegant-yet-sassy gourmet confectionery.”

411 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina (919) 285-2646; tsurusweets.com

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Wingin’ It Bar and Grille “Family-friendly neighborhood pub.”

1625 N. Main St., Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-0962; winginitbarandgrille.com

Zeera Indian Restaurant “Authentic goodness in traditional Indian food.”

1311 E Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-6215; zeeranc.com

HOLLY SPRINGS Acme Pizza Co. “Chicago-style deep dish pizza.”

204 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs (919) 552-8800; acmepizzaco.com Bass Lake Draft House “34 beers on tap.”

124 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs (919) 567-3251; basslakedrafthouse.com Blaze Pizza “Fast fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection.”

316 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 261-5950; blazepizza.com The Butcher’s Market “Premium meats and specialty grocery.”

4200 Lassiter Rd, Holly Springs (919) 267-919); thebutchersmarkets.com

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Fera’wyn’s Chocolate Cafe “Forget love, I’d rather fall in chocolate.”

652 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (415) 758-3296; ferawyns.com

Dine Cristo’s Bistro “Hand tossed NY style pizza.”

5217 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs (919) 363-8852, cristosbistro.com Eggs Up Grill “Breakfast favorites served all day.”

4216 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs (919) 495-4530; eggsupgrill.com Healthy But Good “Fast food for smart people.”

424 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 341-5554; @ healthybutgoodhollysprings Hickory Tavern “Something for every appetite.”

401 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 557-2064; thehickorytavern.com Famous Toastery “Breaking through boring breakfast.”

304 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 552-3102; famoustoastery.com

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano “Authentic. Hot. Fresh.”

428 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs (919) 346-1330; fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers “Great food without a long wait.”

221 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 557-3475; freddysusa.com Homegrown Pizza “Pizza, calzones and sandwiches.”

4928 Linksland Drive, ​Holly Springs (​919) 577-5575; homegrownpizza.com Kobe HIbachi and Sushi 515 North Main Street, Holly Springs (919) 557-1437; kobehollyspringsnc.com Los Tres Magueyes “A Mexican Treat.”

120 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs (919) 552-6272; lostresmagueyes.com

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The Mason Jar Tavern “All the comforts of Southern hospitality with a modern twist.”

114 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 964-5060; themasonjartavern.com

The Original N.Y. Pizza “Bringing a taste of New York to North Carolina.”

634 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs (919) 567-0505; theoriginalnypizza.com

Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant 324 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 552-9979; micancunmx.com

Rise Southern Biscuits & Chicken “The best dang biscuits.”

169 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs (919) 586-7343; risebiscuitsdonuts.com

Michelangelos Pizza “Pizza buffet for lunch and dinner.”

7280 GB Alford HWY, Holly Springs (919) 557-4992; michelangelospizza.com My Way Tavern “Freshly made all-American foods.”

301 W. Center St., Holly Springs (919) 285-2412; mywaytavern.com Niche Wine Lounge “Tranquility by the glass.”

109 Main St., Holly Springs (919) 552-2300; nichewinelounge.com

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Skrimp Shack “Casual seafood cuisine.”

7244 Alford Hwy, Holly Springs (919) 335-3924; theskrimpshack.com

Thanks A Latte “Coffee and gift boutique.”

1118 Kentworth Drive, Holly Springs (919) 577-0070; thanksalattegiftsnc.com

CARY Chanticleer Café & Bakery “Family-owned restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and specialty coffees.”

6490 Tryon Road, Cary (919) 781-4810; chanticleercafe.com

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Sweet Southern SnoBalls “Shaved ice and Hershey’s Ice Cream.”

527 N. Main St., Holly Springs (919) 291-3355; @sweetsouthsnoballs Thai Thai Cuisine “Home cooked Thai food.”

108 Osterville Drive, Holly Springs (919) 303-5700; thaithaicuisinenc.com

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Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream “A unique spin on a timeless dessert.”

304 N. Main St., Holly Springs (919) 762-7808; mamabirdsicecream.com

Chef’s Palette “Creative flair and originality in every aspect of our service.”

3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary (919) 267-6011; chefspalette.net Corbett’s Burgers & Soda Bar “Good old-fashioned burgers and bottled soda.”

126 Kilmayne Drive, Cary (919) 466-0055; corbettsburgers.com Craft Public House “Casual family restaurant.”

1040 Tryon Village Drive, Suite 601, Cary (919) 851-9173; craftpublichouse.com Duck Donuts “Warm, delicious and just the way you like them.”

100 Wrenn Drive #10, Cary (919) 468-8722; duckdonuts.com/location/cary-nc Gonza Tacos y Tequila “Award-winning Colombian-Mexican cuisine.”

525-105 New Waverly Place, Cary (919) 653-7310; cary.gonzatacosytequila.com

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Dine Herons “The signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.” 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary; (919) 447-4200; theumstead.com/dining/restaurants-raleigh-nc La Farm Bakery “Handcrafted daily … only the freshest ingredients.”

4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary; 220 W. Chatham St., Cary; 5055 Arco Street, Cary (919) 657-0657; lafarmbakery.com

Mellow Mushroom “Beer, calzones and creative stone-baked pizzas.”

4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary (919) 463-7779; mellowmushroom.com Pizzeria Faulisi “Simple foods from a simple way of cooking: a wood-burning oven.”

215 E. Chatham St., Suite 101, Cary pizzeriafaulisi.com Pro’s Epicurean Market & Café “Gourmet market, café and wine bar.”

211 East Chatham Street, Cary; (919) 377-1788; prosepicurean.com

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen “Exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes.”

7307 Tryon Road, Cary (919) 233-1632; lucky32.com/cary

Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits “Great food always, with a side of good times.”

8111-208 Tryon Woods Drive, Cary (919) 851-3999; 2025 Renaissance Park Place, Cary (919) 677-3999; ruckuspizza.com

Lugano Ristorante “Italian dining in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.”

1060 Darrington Drive, Cary (919) 468-7229; luganocary.com

Verandah “Southern casual environment in a modern, boutique hotel.”

301 A. Academy St., Cary (919) 670-5000; verandahcary.com

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Father of Dragon(flies) Our garden expert explains how to attract these airborne mosquito assassins Have you ever noticed how dragonflies seem to become one with the tippy-tops of car antennas during the summer? Sure, not every auto aerial finds a dragonfly fully parked, but it happens quite often.

Why dragonflies pick such perches varies between love and war. One school of thought is that the peak of an auto antenna is the perfect perch to see and be seen during mating season. It has also been reasoned that dragonflies use these high, unobstructed roosts to watch for prey.

And dragonflies are efficient killers. In particular, they search the skies for mosquitoes and nasty little flying midges known as no-see-ums — both of which find gardeners delicious.

To encourage frequent visits by these beneficial assassins on the wing, I decided to make my growing grounds dragonfly friendly. I already had a pond garden as a source of water they need to lay eggs in order to complete their life cycle, but not wanting to park my truck in between tomato rows, I had to figure out an antenna alternative.

I settled on rebar (builder speak for “reinforcement bar”) for a few reasons. First, it is tall, slim and made of metal, just like an auto antenna. Second, I had a few rusty six-foot pieces clanging around in my garden shed, and to keep from continually wondering when my next tetanus shot was due, this experiment was an excuse for their eviction. Finally, rebar is tough — it’s difficult to bend, and, while rust might settle on the outside, it has a harder time eating through the carbon steel.

I gave those ol’ raggedy scraps the Cinderella treatment with a good cleaning followed by jazzing them up in bright metallic flake paint. Scattered in sunny areas across my garden, the glittery poles were pounded about 18 inches into the ground, meaning, in this region’s thick clay, they weren’t going anywhere.

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spikes gave me the satisfaction I was making mosquitoes and nosee-ums nervous, and as a bonus, I was bringing additional kinetic color into my garden, compliments of these pretty predators.

Skinny wooden sticks will probably also work, but the heavy metal of rebar makes for a more persistent presence in the garden, especially if you want them to do double duty as trellis posts, L.A. Jackson vertical supports for is the former tall, floppy perennieditor of Carolina Gardener als, or plant guards Magazine. in areas frequently snaked by long, clunky water hoses.

Timely Tip While filling patio pots, window boxes and hanging baskets with summer ornamentals, stretch your supply of commercial potting soil and lighten up containers at the same time with Styrofoam.

Yep, when used in planters, those useless pieces of lightweight product padding can take up space and take away weight. However, whether you opt for Styrofoam peanuts or broken pieces of molded chunks, for pots up to 18 inches in diameter and about one foot tall or less, try not to fill in more than a third of the containers’ volume.

This leaves plenty of room for growing medium, so the roots of annual pretties can stretch out and thrive.

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A (Local) Parent’s Survival Guide Written by the Author of Fuquay-Varina Memes Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

FUQUAY-VARINA MEMES (also known as FVM) is a freelance writer, meme guru and an anonymous resident of Fuquay-Varina.

She is the creator and manager of the FuquayVarina Memes Facebook page and has a talent for making people laugh and always taking the joke too far. Check out her blog at fvmwrites.com. fuquaymemes thefvmemes

Hold onto your butts, parents, because I’m about to drop some local knowledge that will literally save you from your demon spawn precious gifts from God this summer. At some point between June and August, every parent is bound to hear “I’m bored” more than once. You’re going to need a lot of wine patience to keep from adopting an alias, flying to Barcelona, and starting a new, carefree life filled with sunshine, sangria and zero amounts of whining. Alas, not everyone has a passport (and abandonment is typically frowned upon), but never fear! Here are ten things to do with your kids this summer that are guaranteed to shut them up (maybe) (probably not, but THOUGHTS and PRAYERS).

FUQUAY-VARINA SPLASH PAD

THE FUQUAY-VARINA SPLASH PAD

No, I’m not talking about gigantic potholes filled with water, I’m talking about the spray park located right next to the Fuquay Community Center. The splash pad is free for town residents and only $2 for non-residents (children under two are free). It’s a fun and cheap way for younger kids to play together and cool off. Don’t feel like dealing with other people’s children? Don’t worry, just — TURN ON THE SPRINKLER; LOCK THE DOOR

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klers? If you’re really feeling this parenting thing, buy a cheap slip ‘n’ slide that your kids will play on for approximately 10 minutes before it kills your grass.

FANTASY LAKE WATER PARK

I’m kind of cheating with this one, because Fantasy Lake Water Park isn’t exactly local (it’s just over an hour away in Hope Mills, N.C.), but it’s easily the closest water park to Holly Springs and Fuquay. For only $10 your child will have access to water slides and playgrounds, kayaks and paddleboards, water volleyball, basketball and a jump tower. Parents can crack open a cold beverage, sit on the “water swings” and watch their kids zipline across the lake in total relative peace and tranquility.

SUMMER AT THE SPRINGS

Holly Springs’ outdoor summer concert series is one of the most bougie things you’ll ever see, but I’ve got to admit, it’s pretty relaxing after a long day of parenting. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy some live music every second and fourth Friday from 7-9 p.m.

Kids might be running around the grass like a pack of wild hyenas, but don’t let that stop you! Chances are they’ll make a friend and forget you’re even there (plus they sell wine and beer, so there’s that).

LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Helping others is the key to happiness, so why not have your kids volunteer locally? Every Wednesday (during the warmer months), different organizations serve lunch to the underhoused community at James A. Campbell Park in Fuquay-Varina starting around noon. Just show up and introduce yourself. Families can also help by donating, distributing and organizing food at the Holly Springs Food Cupboard or the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry.

PARKS

There’s no need to stay locked inside with Fortnite zombies when there are so many local parks to visit! Adventurous types can summon their inner “Brett” by mountain biking or hiking at Harris Lake.

For lazy pieces of parental garbage like myself, why not take it easy on a canoe or a kayak at Bass Lake or Lake Wheeler?

Are you into no physical activity at all history? Head over to Yates Mill County Park and take a tour of the historic mill, fish off the pier, or (better yet) hang with the kids inside the air-conditioned museum to “learn” about local heritage.

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DISC GOLF

Have your kids discovered the wonderful world of disc golf (aka frisbee golf ) yet? Disc golf courses can be found at Jones Park in Holly Springs, Middle Creek High School, Harris Lake County Park and Higher Ground on Sanford Avenue in FuquayVarina. Hey, it’s better than throwing a frisbee inside the house.

SUNNI SKY’S

If you haven’t been to Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream yet, then drop everything right now (except your baby), climb into your trashed minivan and head to Angier for some of the best homemade ice cream you’ll ever taste. Sunni Sky’s has over 120 flavors,

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including blueberry dump cake (my favorite), banana pudding and spicy flavors made from some of the hottest peppers in the world. I’m telling you to do it for the kids, but what I’m really saying is TREAT YO’ SELF (but bring cash; they don’t take cards).

GARNER’S WHITE DEER PARK

I know it’s in Garner, but hear me out. White Deer Park features two miles

of paved trails, a wildflower meadow, an arboretum, five picnic shelters and a MASSIVE nature center with live (and preserved) animals inside for those extra hot days. The best part? The park has both a traditional playground and a “natural” one with a 20-foot slide built into the ground.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, PUT THEM TO WORK

Why bother paying a cleaning company to come and clean your home when you’ve got kids? Take a page out of your grandparent’s handbook, and put them to work everytime they say the words “I’m bored” (just not in the fields folks; times have changed). MB

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, former president and managing partner at Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, has been awarded the Silver Medal for distinguished and extraordinary service from the North Carolina Radiological Society, a statewide professional organization and chapter of the American College of Radiology. The prestigious award is the chapter’s highest honor.

Fresh Fridays every week through October. Seasonal products sourced from North Carolina, primarily from local farms and producers in the Triangle, will be on sale at the mall’s outdoor breezeway adjacent to the food court on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Expect to find fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, greenery, ice cream, free range chicken, teas and more.

Meritage Homes will develop 135 new

homes in Fuquay-Varina in a community called Lakeview.

Located off Old Honeycutt Road, Lakeview will be next to the new South Lakes Elementary School and less than four miles from downtown Fuquay-Varina.

“Meritage’s Lakeview community will offer an exceptional opportunity for a unique lifestyle in the area, providing a fantastic combination of style, energy-efficiency and location,” says North Carolina Division President Trish Hanchette.

With its close proximity to the elementary school, the homes are designed to primarily appeal to first-time home buyers and young families. There will be six floor plans ranging in size from 1,658 to 2,697 sq. ft. Home sales are expected to begin in fall 2019. Lakeview is one of 18 Meritage communities in the Triangle area.

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Herons

, in Cary, was named one of the 30 best restaurants in America by USA Today.

The fine dining restaurant of the The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Herons utilizes homegrown vegetables and herbs from a nearby dedicated farm.

Herons is no. 26 on the list, and has also been recognized by Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler and Southern Living. The executive chef, Stephen Greene, pictured above, is a 2019 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef in the Southeast.

To earn a spot on the list, U.S. restaurants awarded a AAA 5-Diamond rating and/or at least a 1-star review by the Michelin Guide were reviewed by data analysis firm 24/7 Wall St.

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It’s her second James Beard Award, the first won in 2014 for Best Chef: Southeast.

Christensen owns Poole’s Diner, Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, Chuck’s, Death and Taxes and Fox Liquor Bar in Raleigh. She is the first N.C. chef to bring home this prestigious award.

Christensen received the award at the annual James Beard Foundation awards event in Chicago in May, beating out four other finalists from across the U.S.

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Coastal Credit Union

was recently honored by the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council with two Diamond Awards, recognizing outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

Coastal won for Join Days, a membership promotion, and for Coastal Family Day, which crew more than 3,700 members and guests.

“The hard work displayed by these credit unions always leaves us feeling inspired and passionate about what we do,” said Amy McGraw, chair of the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council’s Diamond Awards Committee and VP marketing, Tropical Financial CU. “Receiving this award further highlights the dedication they have for our movement and their members.”

Chante Pickard

recently joined the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce as the events planning and membership engagement manager.

Previously, Pickard worked as a leader and orientation facilitator producing internal events at Disney Cruise Line. Before moving to the Holly Springs area, Pickard served as director of events for QuaintanceWeaver Restaurants and Hotels.

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Marbles Kids Museum

recently opened a new exhibit, River Playway, which celebrates the grandness and connectedness of the Neuse River Basin, from Raleigh to the coast. Museum-goers can immerse themselves in the Neuse River Basin by playing as River Rangers, dressing up as beavers, "splashing" with fish along an interactive floor, building a beaver dam and climbing the lookout tower. The exhibit was possible through a partnership with Duke Energy.

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Scream for ice Cream

By Jonathan Fredin Having finished his snow cone, 5-year-old Logan Leonard moves in on 2-year-old brother, Ben’s, hard-to-get chocolate ice cream at Sweet Southern SnoBalls in Holly Springs.

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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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