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CONTENTS 21

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– Courtney Frye,

designer and owner, The Painted Pearl

IN EVERY ISSUE 14 SEE & DO

Family festivals, beer festivals and cultural festivals — let’s get the party started.

16 MEET & GREET

Jennifer Sanford Johnson founded Chickadee Farms.

18 DIG IN & DRINK UP

Hasselback Potatoes, courtesy of Whisk, and the best wines to drink alongside.

42 RISE & DINE

52

Visit Durham’s not-so-secret gardens.

21 WE’VE GOT BEER

From bottle shops to breweries, tap rooms to taverns, we proudly present our first guide to craft beer in southern Wake. May your pint glass runneth over.

58 GROW & BLOOM

With garden pro L.A. Jackson.

60 FUN & MEMES

39 BEER PASSPORT main &

Broad

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FVM insists you break those annoying spring habits.

Visit all 14 southern Wake watering holes, you say?

Challenge accepted.

52 COLOR POP

With sunny fashion, bold makeup and big hair, spring shines extra bright.

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46 THERE & BACK

64 SEEN & HEARD

46

News from the community.

66 IN FOCUS

Photos by Jonathan Fredin

FEATURES

Discover your new favorite restaurant in our dining guide.

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Letters

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April/May 2020 • Volume 2, Number 2 EXECUTIVE

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Emily Uhland, Senior Editor Amber Keister Sarah Rubenoff, Copy Editor Alexandra Blazevich, Staff Writer

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Jonathan Fredin

beers 8poured in in pursuit of the cover shot.

I have a confession. I’m not much of a beer drinker. Sure, I’ll steal a

few sips from my husband when we’re exploring new breweries and restaurants, but I’m typically more of a cocktail person. Despite this, I knew early in the life of Main & Broad that we needed to produce a beer issue.

The beer scene in southern Wake flourishes. And even though I don’t drink (much) beer, and certainly there are many others like me, I can still marvel at the individuality, entrepreneurship and creativity that independent breweries add to our community. This is true of many small businesses committed to a craft — bakeries, artists, designers and more — from which these towns gain so much personality.

It’s exciting to watch these small businesses experiment and thrive.

Many of them are committed to community causes — giving back to local charities, supporting fundraising efforts and sponsoring sports teams.

And to top it off, the breweries of southern Wake are just plain fun.

Tasty, creative beers, food trucks, live music, trivia — they are places to relax, have fun and meet new, and old, friends.

Even if you aren’t much of a beer drinker, I hope you’ll still stick around to meet the people behind these local businesses and learn about many ways the craft beer industry adds vibrance to Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

And if you do enjoy a nice cold one, then this one’s a keeper!

Cheers!

7

times I admitted that I’m not a beer drinker

2

references to “Cheers.”

20

pages all about beer.

5 boutiques,

2 jewelry designers, 2 models, 1 makeup artist, 1 hair stylist, 2 creative assistants & 1 photographer

to produce our spring fashion feature “Color Pop.”

Thanks to everyone involved!

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13 Things To Do Around Town

International Cultural Festival APRIL 4 FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Discover the diverse cultures of Fuquay-Varina’s vibrant community at the second annual International Cultural Festival, presented by The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina. Displays, activities and performances will bring together the culture of many countries.

APRIL 7 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

The Easter Bunny Cares event allows families with all types of special needs to experience the spring tradition of a visit with the Easter Bunny in a comforting environment. Accommodations are made to support the sensory, physical and developmental needs of the bunny’s guests.

Appointment times are highly encouraged and can be made online at www.hollyspringsnc.us/bunnycares.

Hometown Family Feud APRIL 14 & 28 BLACK DOG BOTTLE SHOP 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Family Feud, hosted by DJ Ones, happens every second and fourth Tuesday at Black Dog Bottle Shop. It’s free to play, so grab that family (or friends) and strut your game show skills — with prizes to the winner!

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SpringsFest

APRIL 25 DOWNTOWN HOLLY SPRINGS 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Artisans, craft vendors and businesses from around the region gather in Holly Springs’ revitalized downtown for a one-day community festival. Shop, play and dine local with the entire family.

Battle of the Bands APRIL 25 HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER 7:30 P.M. Alyson Boyer

Easter Bunny Cares

Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

APRIL 25 FRED G. BOND METRO PARK, CARY 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

See the best of North Carolina’s diverse arts and crafts community at Cary’s annual Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. Buy a unique gift from one of more than 170 artists, enjoy music and live performances, and learn at Cary’s Earth Day Exhibit.

Four amateur bands compete for cash prizes (up to $300!) and a chance to perform at the Holly Springs Independence Day Festival on July 5. A panel of community judges will select the winner. All musical genres are welcome.

See Do TurtleFest

Farm-to-Table Chef Series

MAY 9 BASS LAKE PARK 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

MAY 9 HOLLY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET 10:00 A.M. - NOON

Enjoy live animals, music, games and a scavenger hunt, but don’t miss the Student Art Contest, showcasing turtle-themed works of original art by youth up to grade 12. Parking at Bass Lake Park is limited. A town shuttle will run continuously between the Holly Springs Elementary School parking lot and the park from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

MAY 16 SUGG FARM PARK 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

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Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs and the Town of Holly Springs Parks and Recreation department, Kids Appreciation Day joins residents, schools and businesses to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun-filled festival and the Terrific Kids and Teachers Award ceremony.

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TUESDAY NIGHTS WINGIN’ IT BAR AND GRILLE 7:00 P.M.

Each round, the DJ plays 10-20 seconds of a song. Bingo cards are populated with song titles or a band or artist name. Mark the corresponding squares on your card until BINGO! Rounds last 10-15 minutes; you can play with a team or individually.

Learn to cook with local chefs!

Brewgaloo 2020

APRIL 24-25 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, 400 FAYETTEVILLE ST.

This two-day event welcomes more than a hundred N.C. breweries, 50 food trucks and local bands to North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival. Presented

by Shop Local Raleigh, tickets to Friday’s VIP block party range from $25-$45, but the Saturday festival is free. (Bring money for beer, though.)

Senior Services Expo

MAY 4 FUQUAY-VARINA FIRE STATION #1 301 S. FUQUAY AVE. 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M

Organized by the Senior Services Council, this free resource fair combines more than 50 providers that offer insight, expertise and solutions for aging adults and their caregivers. A shredding truck will be on site providing shredding services at no cost.

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Kids Appreciation Day

Unsure of how to prepare your farmers market bounty?

The Farm-to-Table Chef Series at the Holly Springs Farmers Market brings local restaurant chefs to the market for cooking demonstrations — and sampling — featuring market produce and specialty food products. Additional dates include June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 and October 1.

Heritage Day

MAY 2 FUQUAY-VARINA MUSEUMS AT ASHWORTH PARK 131 S FUQUAY AVENUE 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M

Learn about FuquayVarina’s history through demonstrations such as quilting, wood carving, outdoor cooking and educational displays. Tour the museums, and take part in old fashioned games for kids.

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Jonathan Fredin

Meet

Greet

Jennifer Sanford Johnson Founder and owner, Chickadee Farms

CHILDHOOD: I always loved being and playing outside.

My parents always had a garden, but becoming a farmer was not something in my plan.

PLANS CHANGE: I got an associates degree in sustainable

agriculture and started working at community farms in the Raleigh area, such as the Interfaith Food Shuttle Farm and the Well Fed community garden. I started Chickadee Farms in 2016.

ON THE FARM: I produce vegetables that are Certified

Naturally Grown. It’s a community-based certification where another farmer comes out and inspects me. It’s a more cost-effective way to verify I am actually using practices that don’t use synthetic chemicals.

I am switching over some of my farming practices right now and coming back to my urban farm roots.

Instead of growing on large acreage, I’m converting to a small, intensive no-till farm. It adds a lot of benefits to the soil. In the type of agriculture I am in, the soil is the most important thing.

AT THE MARKET: I really want to have high quality

vegetables that look and taste really good. I always want my customers to be satisfied. We’ll be selling a lot of veggies, herbs and cut flower bouquets.

Holly Springs has a really great base of people that come every week — it could be raining, stormy, cold.

The regulars of a market are what help vendors stay in business. Spending $20 at a farmers market is huge. If people really do want to see local food, that’s where they need to put their money.

BIG PICTURE: Farming is one of the things that I

can do in my life that helps the most people — to give them food that I know is healthy and grown with sustainable practices.

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A HOLLY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET VENDOR FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, JENNIFER JOHNSON’S CHICKADEE FARMS SELLS VEGETABLES, HERBS AND CUT FLOWER BOUQUETS EVERY MARKET SATURDAY.

FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER International Festival Presented by the Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina

Saturday, April 4, 2020 10 a.m. - 4 p.m Discover the diverse cultures of Fuquay-Varina’s vibrant community! The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina’s presents the 2nd Annual International Cultural Festival, complete with displays, activities and performances. Hosted by the Arts Center, the International Festival has something for everyone--come have fun sharing in the culture of many countries! This is a free event.

On the Border-The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band Saturday, April 18, 2020, 8:00 p.m.

On the Border-the Ultimate Eagles Tribute from Charlotte, NC continues to be one of the most exciting and authentic tribute bands in the county, satisfying audiences up and down the East Coast. Their passion, showmanship and precise attention to replicating the details of The Eagles Music has earned them critical acclaim, name recognition and a very loyal following.

Fuquay Varina Chorale’s Spring Concert Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, 2020 7:30pm; all seats $8 Sing in the Spring with the Fuquay Varina Chorale, a 60-voice group delighting audiences across the Triangle. A wide variety of offerings, including a Broadway salute, create an evening of delight.

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4 large Yukon Gold potatoes 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Trim away a thin slice at the bottom of each potato so that the potatoes sit flat. Place the potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks. Cut vertical slices, 1/8 inch apart, along the length of the potato, taking care to leave 1/4 inch at the bottom of the potato unsliced. The spoon handles will help prevent you from slicing the potato all the way through. Rinse to re-

move extra starches that may have leaked during slicing. Pat dry.

3. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, and brush each one with olive oil, taking care to allow the oil to get between the thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in the oven under loosely tented foil for 30 minutes.

4. While the potatoes bake, create the basting butter by combining the melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper in a small dish. Remove the potatoes from the oven, and baste the butter mixture on each potato, ensuring the mixture seeps inside each slice.

5. Place the potatoes back in the oven, and continue roasting, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown, and the centers are tender.

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Drink up Domaine de Chantepierre Lirac Domaine Chantepierre, located in the Tavel AOC, has been farmed by the Paly family since the end of the 17th century and is currently co-managed by brother and sister Anne Luce Coulomb-Paly and Christian Paly. The wine offers good structure, is full-bodied and has spicy, licorice, ripe fruit notes. The Grenache and Syrah components of the wine perfectly complement the pepperiness, garlic and thyme in the sauce. $15.95

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I Stefanini Il Selese Soave DOC The I Steffani Winery was established in 2003, although the family that owns the winery, the Tessari family, has been making wine since 1800. The current winemaker and owner is Francesco Tessari. This fruity aromatic wine offers aromas and flavors of ripe apple, peach and a hint of nectarine. Light, delicate and dry with fresh acidity, the wine extends the rich, buttery nature of the sauce, enhancing the flavors of garlic and thyme. The wine also pairs well with the Parmesan cheese in the sauce. $17.99

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AVIATOR BREWING COMPANY

29 Bottle

Bombshell TELLS ALL

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Please read responsibly.

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Cheers!

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Mark Doble hates business plans.

The founder of Aviator

Brewing Company finds them tedious and, in many cases,

unnecessary. Doble much prefers the mix of hands-on ingenuity, aggressive growth and good

fortune he’s employed over the last 11 years developing one of

the most well-known brands in southern Wake County.

How then, did a homebrewer

in an airplane hangar create

a regional brewery producing

18,000 barrels of beer annually

and three prominent downtown restaurants? Doble may eschew a business plan, but that

doesn’t mean he isn’t constantly planning.

continued on page 24 THREE DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS FORM THE IMPRESSIVE FOUNDATIONS LAID

BY AVIATOR BREWING COMPANY FOUNDER, MARK DOBLE, RIGHT, PICTURED HERE WITH BREWER DAVE GENTRY. THE AVIATOR MACHINE SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING. 22 APRIL/MAY 2020

The

Aviator

Empire If you think Varina is synonymous with Aviator now, just wait.

Written by Emily Uhland Photographed by Jonathan Fredin 23

continued from page 22

Aviator, Who?

“

That’s the point when a business dies — when you stop trying to grow.

”

– Mark Doble, founder, Aviator Brewing Company

24 APRIL/MAY 2020

For the uninitiated, let’s review.

There’s the Aviator Brewing Company headquarters on Technology Park Lane, which houses the brewing facilities, canning operation, administrative offices, tap room and bar.

A short drive into downtown Varina MARK DOBLE lands you in the apex of Aviator territory, starting with the Aviator Tap House occupying the old Varina train depot on East Broad Street.

Across the street sits Aviator SmokeHouse, open since 2011, serving their signature smoked wings and a variety of other hickorysmoked meat-centric “sandwiches and stuff.”

Next door is the newest Aviator enterprise, the Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop, an upgrade to the original bottle shop, serving thin crust, madeto-order pizzas. The pizzeria’s rooftop bar may be the pinnacle of the Aviator kingdom, giving patrons an insta-worthy, sunset-over-the-railroadtracks view from two-stories up.

“I think we do a good job of making things a little bit different,” says Doble. “I put things in the resBREWER KENNETH AGNOR taurants I would like, and we really try to cater to famiFUNNELS BEER INTO lies. Having different venues makes it fun to go out.”

JACK DANIELS BARRELS. Aviator’s foundations were forged early in Doble’s life, as a teenager living in Europe. Doble’s father served in the Army, and their family lived in towns in Belgium and Holland during his adolescence.

“In Europe, drinking beer isn’t a big deal. Everyone starts drinking beer around 12 or 13 over there,” he says.

Doble discovered homebrewing through a Flemish neighbor and grew up enjoying the casual fellowship of enjoying afternoon drinks with friends.

“We lived on the border near Cologne. We would drive into Germany on motorcycles, go hang out around the Cologne cathedral and drink beer all day instead of going to high school,” Doble says with a grin. “It’s a big part of life. That’s where my love of beer came from.”

“I came back to the states when I was 20, and I had no idea there was even a drinking age.”

Doble’s beer-drinking inclinations didn’t stop him from earning a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech, landing a A SMALL BREWERY TEAM OF job with HP and eventually settling in FIVE, INCLUDING BREWER DAVE GENTRY, PRODUCES Holly Springs.

AVIATOR’S 18,000 BARRELS Meanwhile, Doble revived his love OF BEER ANNUALLY. of homebrewing in an airplane hangar at the Triple W airport in Fuquay-Varina, a building he already owned to store his selfmade airplane.

TAP HOUSE BARTENDERS “I built a small brewery in the hangar; MISTY ALLAN AND CHASITY LOCKLEAR started making beer, built a bar, started selling beer. The whole thing just kinda went crazy,” he says.

“If you didn’t know it was there, you wouldn’t have found it,” says Kim Poling, an original customer of the hangar and still an Aviator regular. “A friend of mine knew someone who was brewing beer in an airplane hangar. That’s how I found it.”

“I travelled around the country loading used equipment on an 18 wheeler — old dairy tanks from Montana, a used brewing system from the Bay area,” Doble says.

Growth came swiftly, forcing Doble to rebuild and expand the brewery several times, ultimately landing Aviator at the location on Technology Park Lane.

SUNSETS AT THE PIZZERIA’S ROOFTOP BAR ARE NOT TO “Sourcing equipment directly and being smart about BE MISSED. the way we spend money, that’s how we grew,” he says.

“One of our big advantages is we do everything. We don’t hire out anything. When we designed and built a canning line, we put the whole thing together ourselves and wired it. That saves us a ton of money.”

Brewer Dave Gentry has worked alongside Doble for five years developing recipes, improving brewing techniques and staying current with flavor trends.

“Mark is knowledgeable and hands-on. I’ve learned a lot from him,” Gentry says.

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Drawing inspiration from culinary combinations, Aviator works to “think of weird ingredients that no one is using,” Gentry says, such as those in the Cocoa en Fuego page 39. chocolate chili porter or the Creamsicle Push Pop Ale. Most mornings, you can find Doble, drill in hand, fixing, troubleshooting and training at the brewery, bars and restaurants, or renovating the Aviator apartments above the SmokeHouse.

“Everybody thought it was crazy,” says Doble of the six apartments he rents through AirBnB. “We just finished our first full year and are in the top one percent for rental and occupancy.” (Add landlord to the list of NOV 2008 hats Doble currently wears.)

Aviator Brewing Company started Afternoons are reserved for in an airplane new beer recipes and business dehangar at SEPT 2009 Triple W Airport velopment ideas.

Aviator Tap House opens “We are very aggressive with APRIL 2010 in the old Brewery moved expansion.

We get really bored Varina train four miles to depot not doing anything,” Doble Technology Park Lane says. “And I think that’s where MARCH 2011 the money is long term. It’s Aviator SmokeHouse like playing Monopoly — at opens on the end of the game, the guy Broad Street NOV 2012 with all the houses and hoBuilds a canning tels, he wins. That’s where I machine and begins canning HotRod got my business education.”

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DEC 2019 Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop opens

Red, HogWild IPA and Devils Tramping Ground Tripel, and all of its seasonal beers

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If downtown Varina is Aviator’s Monopoly, then their first “hotel” may be mere months away, coming to a five-acre site on North Street (behind and down from the pizzeria). Once permitting is approved (hopefully this spring), construction on a whole new Aviator brewery destination will begin. Plans include multiple bars and restaurants, a coffee shop, outdoor concert venue and the Aviator distillery.

“When we move, the brewery production capability will quadruple, but it’s all automated,” Doble says. “The same guys can produce that beer. We worked with the company that makes the brew houses for Heinken to design a new brewing system.”

“It’s been challenging to get a permit to build.

Construction is quick and easy — 10 months. Once we start construction, then basically, we’re done,” Doble says.

The town has been very supportive of our growth. … It’s very different to have something like (the new brewery) in the middle of a town. It takes some people with vision to see that.”

Looking further into the future, Doble wants to expand into Holly Springs, then eventually establish restaurant locations across North Carolina and the southeast.

“We’re going to own all of our distribution. So when we send beer to South Carolina, we’re sending it to our restaurants,” he says.

With close to 8,000 total breweries in the United States, Doble says distribution is collapsing to the local market, and getting beers into broad distribution is challenging.

“We’re going right to the customer. That’s where the money is, and it’s more fun.”

Everybody Knows Your Name

“A lot of people think we are this huge business. We’re not. We’re just a small, local business, and we like to build stuff,” says Doble.

The tangible representations are seen all over Broad Street, but there is also a unique intangible sense of community built through Aviator’s hyperlocal presence.

Before the Tap House kitchen was installed, servers used to carry food from the SmokeHouse to the Tap House, like a friendly neighbor rushing over a cup of sugar. There is a distinctive close-knit atmosphere — in part because of proximity — among all the Aviator locations, like you are popping from house to house checking in on your relatives.

This Aviator family includes a group of regulars that can be found at the Tap House daily from about 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., THE “4 TO 6” CREW OF TAP HOUSE REGULARS FILL THE BAR DAILY.

known jokingly as “the brewery elite,” says server Chasity Locklear.

“They own the end of the bar,” she says.

“Somebody’s got to keep the power bill paid,” says Shannon Warren, one of the “4-to-6” crew. “It really is like Cheers, where everybody knows your name. I even had my wedding reception here in the Tap House.”

Regulars such as Bob Sodan, who only lives a mile away, doesn’t even drink beer anymore, but still visits every day with the crew. And Dave Glidewell, who can be seen mingling at the bar, casually lifting french fries from friends’ plates. It’s clear that many patrons feel at home and among family.

“Fuquay is very community driven,” says Doble. “The people that live here focus on local products. That drives them into the local restaurants.”

Critics may claim that Aviator grew too big too fast, doing so without regard for the larger Fuquay-area small business community. But Doble maintains that growth — everyone’s growth — is beneficial for all.

“The area is really starting to grow, and we love all the other bars and restaurants in the area. We go on social media, and see people saying, ‘You are trying to put someone out of business.’ But we don’t want to put anyone out of business! We want everyone there. It creates a downtown, a place people want to be.” MB

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Local bottle shops stock an impressive selection of brews — hailing from the next town over or across the ocean — with styles ranging from traditional to off-the-wall.

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Fuquay’s The Corner Biergarten celebrates its German roots with imported varieties from some of the world’s oldest breweries.

DUNKEL WEISSBIER A full-bodied dark wheat beer created as a birthday present for the brewery’s owner.

Erdinger Erding, Germany $3.75 AVENTINUS DOPPELBOCK Brewed since 1907, a dark rubycolored wheat beer that is wellbalanced and warming.

Schneider Weisse Kelheim, Germany $4.25 KRISTALL WEISSBIER Crystal-clear appearance and spirited carbonation make this wheat beer a refreshing, citrusy choice.

Maisel’s Weisse Bayreuth, Germany $3.25 VITUS WEIZENBOCK From the oldest brewery in the world, this strong wheat bock is considered a “golden child,” winning numerous gold medals in international beer competitions.

Weihenstephan Freising, Germany $3.85

Stop in to enjoy 24 beers on tap!

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POUND OF FLESH SOUR BLONDE ALE Aged on watermelon rind with crushed white peppercorn and silver needle tea leaves.

Haw River Farmhouse Ales Saxapahaw, NC $13.99

2018 SHADY GROVE BLACK RASPBERRY SOUR Fruited sour with River Ridge Organics black raspberries and aged in pinot noir barrels.

Steel String Brewery Carborro, NC $14.99

SOUR A light, citrusy ale fermented for a year BLONDE in American Oak red wine barrels.

ALE HI-Wire Brewing Asheville, NC $13.99

STRAWBERRY FARMHOUSE SOUR ALE A rustic dark saison meets up with locally harvested strawberries in pinot noir barrels.

Carolina Bauernhaus Anderson, SC $17.99

AMARANTHINE A dark ale aged 18 months in a red wine barrel with blackberries and black currants.

Commonwealth Brewing Co Virginia Beach, VA $17.99

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hese days, North Carolina’s first femaleowned microbrewery has a lot to celebrate. Winning a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival mere months before their sixth anniversary was a moment that Bombshell Beer Company owners Jackie Hudspeth, Ellen Joyner and Michelle Miniutti will not likely forget.

“We were competing against some of the biggest names in the business,” says Miniutti, of the three-day festival that took place in Denver last October. Bombshell’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Lady In Red earned the bronze medal in the wood- and barrel-aged beer category.

“To win any medal — gold, silver or bronze — that puts your name on the map,” says Hudspeth.

Main & Broad sat down to meet the team behind this Holly Springs hot spot and learn how they got started and have adapted to suit ever-changing consumer demands.

JACKIE: We all live in the same neighborhood; we have known each other for 10 years. Ellen was a home brewer. Everybody thought that was cool.

MICHELLE: We were looking for the right business opportunity. One day all the stars pointed in the same direction. We realized there were hardly any women in the microbrewing industry, and we should look into starting our own.

JACKIE: It sounded awesome, you know, owning a brewery. I had no idea what it was going to involve or how it was going to change my life.

MICHELLE: We knew we wanted to open the brewery in Holly Springs, since we all three lived here. We knew that breweries were really a cornerstone element in a lot of communities, and we wanted to grow our business to be intertwined with the community.

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Recently named one of the USA Today 10 best womenled breweries and distilleries.

BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY FOUNDERS JACKIE HUDSPETH, ELLEN JOYNER AND MICHELLE MINIUTTI

JACKIE: We’ve had so much support

MICHELLE: Being women-

from our friends. People feel like they are

owned has never been a road-

at Cheers. Everytime you come in you see

block for us. We’ve felt a lot of

someone you know.

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MICHELLE: Our business plan was

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though we don’t have a big beard

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and wear Carhartts.

That model is toast. The industry is all about what’s new today. One advantage

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that we have as a small brewery is we

preneur, period. Your mind is always

have the flexibility to change beer styles

on the business whether you’re here or

pretty rapidly.

not. There are a lot of sleepless nights,

According to small business owners in southern Wake, beer makes it better. Bonus beer awaits patrons at these unexpected locations.

thinking about everything that needs JACKIE: Nobody wants to buy the old staples; it’s all about what’s new.

For the kids and the kids-at-heart, Pints Ice Cream and Beer serves up artisan ice cream and craft beers from 10 rotating taps.

Beer floats, beer flights and boozy milkshakes are among their best-loved grown-up treats.

to get done. Coming from the corporate world, we’ve created processes. Sometimes people think they are too rigid,

MICHELLE: We had planned to be a distribution brewery, where we would be

but when you are growing as fast as we are, without them we’d be floundering.

sending the vast majority of the beer that we produce out the backdoor to bars and restaurants. What has happened in the

accomplished has been through the blood,

industry is that the taproom has grown

sweat and hard work of our employees and

tremendously. People want to come to

us as owners, and the support of our com-

a brewery and experience that type of

munity. We want to continue to have our

environment. We didn’t make our taproom

employees grow and develop. We want to

big enough.

become a great company to work for.

JACKIE: Beer is super fresh when

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MICHELLE: Everything that we’ve

ELLEN: Another great thing about

you go to a brewery. You can taste a

being all female-owned — when you say

difference. And we have a great family-

you can’t meet because you have to get

friendly environment.

your hair done, everybody understands.

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Revelry Barber & Shave Shop’s classic techniques have made them a popular destination for a fresh shave and a trim. Customers can enjoy a free draft beer during service, and browse the bottle shop’s well-stocked selection of craft beers and speciality beverages.

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Fueled by a group of passionate running and beer enthusiasts, Pace Yourself Run Company offers specialty running gear, apparel and cold beer on draft — the perfect cool down after the weekly run/walk club.

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NUMEROUS AWARDS HANG INSIDE THE BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY TAP ROOM. ATOP THEM ALL RESTS THE BRONZE MEDAL FROM THE 2019 GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL FOR THE BOURBON BARREL AGED LADY IN RED.

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After a successful day of selling their While browsing Craigslist, Hicks Brewquay tees at the 2016 Freedom Bal- found a red doon buggy for sale in Sanloon Fest, they decided to expand their idea ford. He screen-shotted the listing, texted beyond merchandise. it to Kazman and quickly received a reply: “We just started thinking about how “Dude, that thing kicks a trolley pub’s ass.” we could do something with the concept,” Two days later, it was theirs.

Hicks says. “We were fans of all the brewOnce they got the prowler up and runeries — not any one in particular — so we ning, Kazman and Hicks took to the streets wanted to angle ourselves like a mini cham- to do some old-fashioned marketing: revber for the breweries in southern Wake.” ving the engine at stop signs, doing donuts One of their in parking lots and saying ideas involved operhello to just about everyating a trolley pub one they passed. that guests could re“Once people saw it’s just an serve to get from bar the prowler on the road, to bar. But, unlike we were getting phone awesome downtown Raleigh, calls pretty much nonexperience for where trolley pubs stop,” Kazman says. “It everybody.

It are quite popular was a pretty quick hit. doesn’t matter and bars are close Some of the owners of together, Fuquaythe breweries at the time what age you are Varina and its surdefinitely latched on to — as soon as you rounding towns are the idea quickly, because get on that thing, more spread out. they knew it was going to So, the search for help bring them business you’re a kid. a faster, more efficient as well. They were first in vehicle began. line to promote it.”

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here’s a saying that “no fun stories ever began with someone who was eating a salad.” Replace eating salad with drinking a beer, and you’ve definitely set yourself up for a fun night.

That’s exactly how Fuquay-Varina’s Brewquay Prowler got its start — and we’ve heard it’s “Fuqin’” awesome.

The Brewquay Prowler, an open-air vehicle that transports guests around town, is the beer-fueled brainchild of Fuquay-Varina residents Lou Kazman and Donnie Hicks.

The pair, who’ve been close friends since the early 2000s, came up with the idea one night when they were out on the town with their wives.

“Donnie had told me all about the new breweries opening up in Fuquay, and we started getting excited about beer,” Kazman says.

The conversation that followed was full of “a-ha moments,” including the name “Brewquay,” a play on Fuquay, and their slogan: “Fuqin’ awesome.” When Hicks’ birthday rolled around, Kazman gifted him a T-shirt with their Brewquay logo on it, and it was an instant hit.

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Some of the local bars and breweries on the tour include, but aren’t limited to, the Aviator Taproom, The Corner Biergarten, Vicious Fishes, Cellar 55 and the Mason Jar Lager Company.

Guests can expect to hit three to five bars and breweries throughout the tour, depending on the group and its preferences.

“When they go there, if they’re having a good time and the vibe’s right — the music is good and the band is good — they’ll stay longer,” Hicks says. “If there’s not a lot going on, they’ll maybe have one beer and be like, ‘let’s get out of here.’”

The Brewquay prowler takes about 70 tours each season. At full occupancy, eight people including the driver, the prowler tops out at 65 mph, but can reach 80 mph when just a few people are inside, making it the perfect “limo service” for bachelorette parties, birthday parties or just a fun night out.

As the sole drivers of the prowler, Kazman and Hicks have done it all, from hanging out with guests during the tours to seeing Charlie Adcock, the former Fuquay-Varina town commissioner, take his first ride.

“He was hanging onto the handlebar and just smiling from ear-to-ear,” Hicks says.

“As soon as you get out in the wind on that thing, it just tickles hairs that go to your soul,” Hicks says. “You just can’t help but feel good inside. Not only are you drinking beer and getting a good feeling that way, but just the open air ... there’s no helmets, no anything like that. It’s open air and just some of the most fun you’re ever going to have.”

BREWQUAY (919) 208-9369 brewquay.com @brewquay

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Here are five of our favorites bites — big and small — to nibble with a cold one.

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BAVARIAN SOFT PRETZEL STICKS Move on out, yellow mustard. The Bavarian Soft Pretzel Sticks at Bass Lake Draft House are paired with creamy beer queso cheese and spicy Sriracha honey mustard dipping sauces — both of which are sure to tantalize your tastebuds.

“It’s unique,” said owner Charles Miller, of the sauce options. “A lot of people don’t tend to go to that extreme.”

Try them with a Seven Saturdays from R&D Brewing, a 6.2 percent ABV with notes of grapefruit, mango and passionfruit, giving the brew a bittersweet finish.

BASS LAKE DRAFT HOUSE 124 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs (919) 567-3251 basslakedrafthouse.com

Mac & Cheese Burger Burgers are bomb at Town Hall Burger & Beer. This chargrilled Angus beef burger, topped with a fried mac and cheese patty, bacon bits, lettuce and tomato, is quite the handful.

“It’s one of those things that you have to have on the menu,” said general manager Jason Chalmers. “It’s something that’s different than everyone else.”

Pair with a classic Hardywood Park Pilsner, a light, 5.2 percent ABV beer with a slightly hoppy and malty taste.

TOWN HALL BURGER & BEER 301 Matthews Dr., Holly Springs (919) 335-5388 townhallburgerandbeer.com

Fried mac and cheese patty!

PINT O’ BACON Aviator Brewing Company founder Mark Doble fills his restaurant menus with foods he personally wants to eat.

“And who doesn’t like bacon?” Doble says.

The Pint O’ Bacon — seven sweet and savory strips served in a pint glass — is a top seller at Aviator SmokeHouse and the Tap House across the street. “Thick cut, hickory-smoked bacon is rubbed with spices and brown sugar then baked in the oven,” Doble says.

Pair with Aviator’s The Haze is Strong With This One IPA or the Black Mamba Stout.

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Chicken Wings, Duh. Classic bar food keeps the masses happy at Wingin’ It Bar & Grille, but it’s the wings that keep ‘em coming back time and again. Choose traditional or boneless wings, and you’ll find staple flavors like buffalo and teriyaki are always on point. Adventurous eaters can select from more than 20 lip-smacking sauces, including Pina Colada, Chili Lime and Bayou Cajun. For a sweet-and-savory homerun, order the Hot Honey.

“We sell about 18,000 of our award-winning wings each week,” says owner Mike Anderson, who runs Wingin’ It along with his wife Beth Anderson. “Our popular Awesome Sauce is a mixture of buffalo and garlic parmesan.”

Try with Wicked Weed Brewing’s Pernicious India Pale Ale. WINGIN’ IT BAR & GRILLE 1625 N. Main St, Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina (919) 762-0962 winginitbarandgrille.com

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Beer Brat Sandwich People come to relax and hang out at this popular billiards-and-burgers outpost, where we favor the flavorful beer brat sandwich with sauerkraut, spicy mustard and perfectly seasoned sidewinder fries. Bratwurst is sourced locally from the Carolina Butcher Shop in nearby Angier.

“We marinate (the brats) in Yuengling or Guinness for 12 hours,” says manager Trent Harris. “It’s also a lot of food, so you’re definitely not going to leave hungry.”

With the brat sandwich, try Maniacal Beer Project lager.

“It’s brewed at Aviator Brewing Company exclusively for Triple Barrel,” says Harris, and is available on draft for $2.50 every day.

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Aviatorbrew.com AVIATOR BREWING COMPANY 209 Technology Park Lane Bombshell BeerVarina Company Fuquay 120 Quantum Drive (919) 567-2337 Holly Springs. aviatorbrew.com Bombshellbeer.com BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY Carolina120 Brewing Company Quantum Drive 140 Thomas Mill Road Holly Springs Holly Springs, NC 27540 bombshellbeer.com (919) 557-2337 Carolinabrew.com CAROLINA BREWING COMPANY 140 Thomas Mill Road FaintingHolly GoatSprings Brewing Company 330 S.(919) Main St. 557-2337 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 carolinabrew.com (919) 346-7915 faintinggoatbeer.com FAINTING GOAT BREWING COMPANY 330 S. Main Street Mason Fuquay-Varina Jar Lager Company 341 E Broad Street, Suite 151 (919) 346-7915 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 faintinggoatbeer.com (919) 557-5303 masonjarlagerco.com MASON JAR LAGER COMPANY 341 E Broad Street, Suite 151 Oaklyn Fuquay-Varina Springs Brewery 2912 N. Main557-5303 Street, Suite 100 (919) Fuquay-Varina, NC 27540 masonjarlagerco.com (919) 762-0049

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Bottle Shops & Tap Rooms Aviator Tap House 600 E. Broad St. Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 OAKLYN SPRINGS BREWERY (919) 552-8826 2912 N. Main Street, Suite 100 Fuquay-Varina Black Dog Bottle Shop 140 W.(919) Holly 762-0049 Springs Rd. oaklynsprings.com Holly Springs, NC 27540 blackdogbottleshop.com

Vicious (919) Fishes246-6649 Taproom & Kitchen 132 S. tcbiergarten.com Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 THE MILL

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TAPLINE GROWLER 1110 Kentworth Drive Holly Springs (919) 762-7329 taplinegrowler.com

(919) 246-6649 BLACK DOG BOTTLE SHOP Tcbiergarten.com 140 W. Holly Springs Road Holly Springs The Millblackdogbottleshop.com 146 South Main Street

TRIANGLE WINE COMPANY 4204 Lassiter Road Holly Springs (919) 367-6455 trianglewineco.com

FuquayCELLAR Varina, NC, 55 27526 (919) 557-2123 1351 East Broad Street Themillfuquay.com Fuquay-Varina (919) 446-1156 Taplinecellar55nc.com Growler 1110 Kentworth Dr Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 762-7329 taplinegrowler.com

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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 Pizzeria & BeerShop “Brick oven pizza & craft beer.”

601 E. Broad St., Fuquay Varina (919) 346-8206; aviatorbrew.com Aviator SmokeHouse BBQ Restaurant “All of our food is made in-house.”

525 E. Broad St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-7675; aviatorbrew.com Assaggio’s Pizzeria Ristorante “Top quality ingredients go into every dish.”

941 East Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-9505; assaggios-fuquay.com Chocolate Fix “Let us be the sweet spot in your day.”

135 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina (919) 557-1233; facebook.com/chocolatefixfv

The Corner Biergarten “Bar & bottle shop.”

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Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza & Pasta “Authentic Italian cuisine and quality service.”

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Eggs Up Grill “Breakfast favorites served all day.”

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Joyce & Family Restaurant “Home cooked Southern favorites.”

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

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Juicehaus “Made-to-order fresh, raw juice.”

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

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Laurel Wine Bar at Cellar 55 “Mediterranean-inspired small plates with wine pairings.”

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Back

The Not-So

Secret Garden Written by Alexandra Blazevich | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin

In the late 1920s, a plan was drawn up for an ornamental lake on Duke University’s campus. When the Great Depression hit and the economy shattered, the lake was the first thing cut out of the budget.

Instead, in 1935, a substantial garden full of irises, daffodils, small bulbs and annuals, was planted in the space. Sarah P. Duke, widow of one of the university’s founders, donated the $20,000 to establish the garden that would bear her name.

Over time, that garden expanded its roots.

In the 80-plus years that followed its inception, those 100 flower beds grew to 55 acres, smack dab in the middle of the university’s campus in Durham. In fact, there are 12 entrances to the garden from campus.

Bill LeFevre, executive director of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, calls it the premier public garden in the Southeast.

“You can come to this place every day of the year, any season, and it’s always beautiful,” he says. “It’s always different.”

Duke Gardens is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to dusk, so guests can see the garden covered in snow in the winter, or blooming with floral color in the spring and summer. This spring, keep an eye out for budding daffodils and tulips that scatter color along the walkways.

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Jan Little, director of education and public programs, has helped make the gardens more accessible and added more educational elements.

“Anything we can do to draw people’s attention and make the experience really rich and engaging and a wonderful experience of discovery is our goal,” she says.

Guests can schedule a tour or guide themselves through the garden using a map and activity card. For younger ones, field trips, family trips and even specialized homeschool tours are available.

“We try to engage people at the level that they want to be engaged at,” Little says.

– Bill LeFevre, In recent years, the garexecutive director, dens joined with the Nasher Sarah P. Duke Gardens Museum of Art to create Double Exposure, an art initiative that helps Durham Public School children understand and see the similarities between art and science, particularly through observational learning.

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You can come to this place every day of the year, any season, and it’s always beautiful.

It’s always different.

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A BEE EXPLORES AN ALLIUM SPHAEROCEPHALON, ALSO KNOWN AS ROUND-HEADED GARLIC OR LEEK, AS IT BEGINS TO FLOWER.

Duke Gardens

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miles of walking trails

4,500 varieties of plants

12

entrances

55 acres

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THE ICONIC RED BRIDGE RECEIVED THE NAME MEYER BRIDGE IN 2016, HONORING THE HIGHLY-REGARDED PHYSICIST J. HORST MEYER, WHO TAUGHT AT DUKE UNIVERSITY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. continued from page 46

Another effort is a partnership with Y. E. Smith Elementary School in Durham.

Through the Eastern Children’s Initiative, Duke Gardens is able to offer five field trips for the second graders throughout their school year — a rare experience for the garden staff and students alike.

“They get a sense of ownership over the garden,” Little says. “It becomes their garden.”

She enjoys seeing the kids over and over again, especially when they come back with their parents on the weekends.

“The parents love nature, so parents bring their children here to share that value,” Little says. “Then the children come here and learn about their own love for nature and share that fact with their parents, so it kind of goes both ways.”

The gardens also provide a space for university students to learn and do research. Recently Little has seen college students working on everything from basic biology classwork to a graduate thesis.

“There’s just such a wide range DRIVE TIME of garden areas, that there’s someFrom Holly Springs: 45 minutes thing for everybody,” she says.

From Fuquay-Varina: Both Little and LeFerve pre55 minutes fer to see the gardens by doing a self-guided walking tour.

“If you are very deliberate you can see the entire garden in one visit,” LeFevre says, but because they have so much to offer all in one space, he recommends seeing the top sights the first time you come and exploring further each additional visit.

“We have four separate areas of the garden that could in and of themselves be distinct and stand-alone botanic gardens anywhere, but we have the joy of having them all four join together in the totality of Sarah NYMPHAEA TROPIC STARS, P. Duke Gardens,” LeFevre says.

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SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS IN DURHAM SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF DUKE UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS. FLOWERS, PONDS, TERRACES AND STATUES FILL THE 55-ACRE PLOT WITH HISTORY AND BEAUTY.

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Near the main entrance, the Doris Duke Center Gardens include the PageRollins White Garden, the organic Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, and the Virtue Peace Pond, with its water lilies and lotuses.

The W.L. Culberson Asiatic Arboretum is known for the red, arched bridge, an iconic spot for those seeking a vantage point to people-watch or study the koi in the pond below.

The Historic Gardens are known for their terraces, which date to the garden’s beginnings in the 1930s. The structures feature the most elaborate floral arrangement the garden has to offer.

And, be sure to circle back around to see the H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, which houses carnivorous plants, a calm stream and a bird-viewing shelter.

“We will never run out of new things to surprise people with,” Little says. MB

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I love bold and bright avant-garde looks.

Being able to wear a splash of color on the lid or bold lip is such a fun way to express yourself.

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SPRING TREND:

Pleats, Please Just try not to twirl while wearing flirty accordion pleats. Wear with sneakers for daytime casual.

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Produced by Emily Uhland | Photographed by Jonathan Fredin Makeup by Jen Bigas, Twisted Scizzors Salon & Spa Hair styling by Amanda Kimball, Twisted Scizzors Salon & Spa

Color

Pop Clothes aren’t having all the fun this spring —

hair and makeup get their share of

bright hues and bold colors, too.

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT:

The Painted Pearl Designer and artist Courtney Frye started The Painted Pearl in 2012 with necklaces featuring handpainted oyster shells she salvaged from the Carolina coast. The Painted Pearl’s collection of colorful and bold accessories, like the earrings pictured at left, are currently for sale in three N.C. boutiques.

Frye recently launched a monthly subscription service called The Earring Envelope that delivers an exclusive style of her signature statement earrings right to your door.

Jewelry is a way for “ us to express ourselves without having to say a single word. Invest in good wardrobe pieces, then let your personality shine through the accessories you wear.

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Colored bobby pins, hair ties and clips are huge right now.

Colorful bobby pins are a great place to start, because you can create really fun looks without spending a ton of money.

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– AMANDA KIMBALL, HAIR STYLIST

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A great way to experiment with the bold-and-bright trend is to smudge your favorite color into the lash line and add mascara.

Remember, a little goes a long way!

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– JEN BIGAS, MAKEUP ARTIST

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Layering hair accessories into a unique shape or stacking on top of each other can add a lot of drama.

Above all, have fun with it!

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– AMANDA KIMBALL, HAIR STYLIST

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Head-to-Toe Choose matching sets, maxi dresses or jumpsuits for a playful top-to-bottom look.

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Off-the-shoulder top, $24, September & Co. Simply Adorned 79 Leaf, Deco, Key and Peacock Cuffs, $20 each Tie-Dye Jumpsuit, $65, Holl & Main Earrings, $24, Swagger

Embroidered top, $58, Swagger White skinny jeans, $54, Swagger The Painted Pearl Gretta earrings, $22.95 Simply Adorned 79 Key Cuff, $20 Simply Adorned 79 Leaf Cuff, $20 Tie-Dye Tank, $29, Swoon Tie-Dye Shorts, $39, Swoon The Painted Pearl Gracie Gold Leaf earrings, $22.95 Necklace, $28, Swagger Dress, $125, Swoon The Painted Pearl Pandora earrings, $22.95

Dress, $46, Gifted Boutique Simply Adorned 79 Leaf Cuff, $20 Simply Adorned 79 Ginkgo Earrings, $20

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Leather is one of “ those materials that is often seen as masculine.

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Written and Photographed by L.A. Jackson

Bloom

fringe gardening Like any garden adventurer, I occasionally grow odd plants from the fringe, but truth be told, I have gardened with the fringe for years. Let me explain. Many moons ago, on a whim, I bought a small fringe tree at the Farmers’ Market in Raleigh, and even after I haphazardly planted it in the first spot I found in my landscape, it has proven to be not only pretty, but pretty dependable.

The fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a native woody that calls the eastern U.S. forests home, so I shouldn’t have been surprised by its toughness. More than just a survivor in the wild, it is also a survivor of the slop — fringe trees find river bottoms, lowlands and savannahs much to their liking.

This indigenous pretty is deciduous and usually has a rounded shape formed by semi-open branches that eventually stretch 12 to 20 feet tall and about as wide.

Fringe tree is also dioecious, with female plants producing small, olive-shaped, bluish drupes eagerly enjoyed by birds in the early fall.

Fringe tree is alternately called “old man’s beard,” and the reason for both names becomes pleasantly apparent in the spring.

Just as new, vibrant green leaves begin to appear, large fluffs of white, spritely blooms form, enveloping the tree in a feathery, fragrant cloud. This show for the nose and eyes usually starts in mid to late April and lasts about two weeks.

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The Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus) is another option that can occasionally be found locally. A similarsized eastern Asia import, it tends to display smaller bloom clusters.

Wait! Smaller bloom clusters?

Sorry, that swings my preference needle to the shaggier “Made in America” fringe tree, but you decide for your garden.

In the woods, our native fringe tree is typically found in moist environments, but for cultivated landscapes, it will do well in just about any location if it is mulched and watered regularly. While this ornamental can be planted in partially shaded spots, its flower power will have more oomph in constant sun. And being rarely bothered by pollution, it makes an ideal addition to any city garden.

When its blooms fade away, fringe tree becomes a green glob for the rest of the growing season. Come autumn, however, the leaves brighten to a shimmering

A FRINGE TREE AND ONE OF IT’S BLOOMS

yellow, saluting seasonal change.

Then, after a leafless winter rest, it will, once again, burst into its springtime bodacious spectacle of blooms, which for me, begins yet another fun year of fringe gardening!

L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine.

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Proper watering is always crucial for a successful garden, but when can it be too much, or even too little? Invest in a simple rain gauge and an easy-touse soil moisture meter to help fine-tune your garden’s irrigation needs.

Although the middle to end of this month is a good time to start such summer edibles as peppers, cucumbers, green beans, squash and tomatoes in the vegetable patch, don’t rush out to plant on the first balmy day with temperatures in the 70s. Warm soil temperature — not warm air temperature — is the key to faster starts from new plants. Since soil is denser, it heats up slower, so waiting until May to plant the bulk of your veggie garden is not a bad option.

Fancy flower displays from such early season bulbous showoffs as ipheion, hyacinths, daffodils, crocus and species tulips have become a memory now, leaving uninteresting foliage. The temptation might be great to mow or weed-whack the leaves level with the ground to make way for fresh displays from spring- and summer-blooming plants, but curb this urge. While they are still green, the leaves are absorbing energy from the sun for next year’s floral-fest, so wait until the foliage turns brown, and then, break out the trimmers.

As bulbs go, bulbs come — late this month is a good time to start planting such summer bulbs as caladiums, dahlias, gladioli and cannas.

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Annoying Habits To 10Avoid This Spring 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

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Ah, springtime. The sun is shining, the fresh stench of trash love is in the air and let’s face it, the Bradford Pear trees you planted last fall smell like nature’s farts. Thanks to North Carolina’s drunk weather, you can enjoy roughly 45 minutes of warm sunshine before the guy down the street starts burning pine needles, and Karen, who knows the town ordinances by heart, calls the fire department and raises hell.

In addition to experiencing all four seasons in one day, why not head over to Home Depot and score some sweet Adirondack chairs to pair with Nance’s porch lanterns? THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! Unfortunately, residents of Fuquay and Holly Springs have some springtime quirks that ruin the good times for all of us. Here are ten annoying habits to avoid this spring.

LE TOUR DE HOLLY SPRINGS Don’t act like y’all haven’t seen it. Hundreds, nay, thousands at least 20 guys in skin tight spandex channeling their inner Lance Armstrong in the middle of Piney Grove Road. Oh, you think you can pass them on the left? Nope, they move in herds and cycle like they’re literally on fire.

Good luck distracting the pack with a honk of the horn. The warmer weather has unleashed cyclists’ inability to notice the car that’s about to plow them down inner speed demons, and THEY ARE IN THE ZONE.

FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING, CYCLISTS ARE ZOOMING AND THE LANDFILL IS RIPE — IN OTHER WORDS, SPRING HAS SPRUNG.

COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT FRESH HOLLY SPRINGS STANK We’ve all heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but not if you’re in Holly Springs. With springtime’s inevitable rain and humidity, there’s a fresh bouquet of trash to smell every morning. The landfill is by no means a secret, but residents still complain about the odor after every rainstorm, like they had no idea that they were moving next to a 179-acre mountain of pure garbage. NO REGRETS.

OVER-POSTING ABOUT YOUR FITNESS It’s possible to have fitness goals without posting about it on the interwebs, Todd. I’ve

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seen way too many middle-aged men develop a “passion” for mountain biking that lasts approximately three weeks. Resist the urge to post your “PR” at Harris Lake after one ride. Is it really necessary to do burpees by the railroad tracks next to the audience of Aviator regulars? Do you have to inform everyone on Facebook that you’re signing up for 5Ks, 10Ks, family fun runs, mud runs, triathlons and Ironman competitions? Do I really have to drive by jacked dudes in ice baths outside of Crossfit on my way to the Mason Jar Lager Company? Actually I’m fine with that, carry on.

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If you haven’t received a thinly veiled threat about the state of your lawn from the HOA, have you even lived?

Warmer weather equals overgrown grass and weeds popping up faster than Karens at the Target customer service desk.

If you haven’t hired a lawn care company (ie. you live in Fuquay instead of Holly Springs), then good freaking luck keeping up with the Joneses. Nothing says springtime like one-percenters getting inspired by a landscaping show on PBS. Be ready to throw down with Hank at the Home Depot Garden Center over the last rotating sprinkler.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT PROM AND GRADUATION “Is $750 too much to spend on a prom dress?” Um, unless your 16-year-old is wearing that thing every day for the next ten years, Linda, then THE ANSWER IS YES. Is it really necessary to ask for recommendations for photographers, caterers, bakers and “classy” venues with exposed brick walls for PROM?! Are y’all aware that this is a school dance chapcontinued on page 62

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You know where my parents took me after my 5th grade graduation? Home, guys, where I fell asleep on the couch watching “Saved by the Bell.”

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This had to make the list because there’s a test siren scheduled for April 8 at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant that will last approximately 30 seconds. Thousands of residents will stop what they’re doing, log onto Facebook and ask their neighbors if they’re going to die.

THE EARLY RISERS. Picture this. You’ve had a long, tiring week, and you’re lying peacefully in your bed at 6:35 a.m. on a Saturday morning.

The birds are chirping; the sun is creeping over the horizon, and you’re ready to doze off again. The sweetest dream of a trafficfree Judd Parkway has just begun when you hear your neighbor, Hank, crank up

his $1,500 riding lawn mower to cut his .24 acres of grass. He’ll be done with his edging by 8 a.m., but it’ll be followed by at least four hours of organizing his man cave while blasting Metallica from his open garage. GOOD TIMES.

FVPD SNAKE CALLS. It’s almost time for the Fuquay-Varina Police Department’s annual post about who NOT to call in the event of a snake sighting. Every year completely clueless confused residents mistake garden hoses for copperheads and have the FVPD on speed dial, because clearly, snakes need to be arrested and charged with a crime.

(Y’all need to call animal control instead).

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Spring cleaning is in full swing, and local Facebook groups are inundated with questions about who will haul away the garbage that’s currently sitting by the curb.

NEWS FLASH! There are waste and recycling convenience centers all over the area that accept cardboard, clothing, construction and food waste, garbage, mixed recycling, scrap metal and more, so put it in the back of your Honda Odyssey, and take your busted crap to the dump yourself.

“CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS WEATHER?!”

Why do people act like N.C.’s drunk weather doesn’t happen every single year?

Kids are wearing hoodies with shorts and flip flops, and everyone in Fuquay is praying for hail so they can finally replace their busted 2005 Corollas, so yeah, I can believe it. MB

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mainandbroadmag.com For more columns by Fuquay-Varina Memes, including an interview with Fuquay’s Chief Laura and a tour of the infamous landfill.

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Heard Seqirus, of Holly Springs, received FDA approval for a drug to

fight the H5N1 strain of bird flu.

H5NI is highly infectious and dangerous, killing 60% of the people it infects, but it is rare for it to spread from humans to humans.

Although the H5N1 strain isn’t prevalent right now, the drug, called Audenz, is part of a national pandemic preparedness program.

Elevate Homes, a unit of Dan Ryan

Builders, celebrated the opening for its second activeadult neighborhood in the Triangle, Adalyn Place in Fuquay-Varina.

Like Forge Creek in Clayton, Adalyn Place has a variety of floor plans and amenities aimed at meeting the lifestyle needs of energetic adults. Elevate Homes’ offerings include more functional indoor and outdoor spaces, accommodations for pets, outdoor privacy and modern casual interiors.

The Sports Turf Managers Association

announced three Triangle-area professionals on its 2020 board of directors.

Jimmy Simpson, certified sports field manager (CSFM) and facilities management coordinator for the Town of Cary, has been elected president.

Turner Revels, president of John Deere/Revels Tractor Co. in Fuquay-Varina, has been appointed commercial director.

Scott Thompson, CSFM and superintendent of sports fields and grounds at Duke University will serve as at-large elected director.

The Sports Turf Managers Association has more than 2,700 members across 32 local chapters that oversee facilities at schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities and professional sports stadiums.

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Congratulations to

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on their recognition as one of the “USA Today” 10 best breweries and distilleries with women at the helm.

The Town of Holly Springs announced a

major land acquisition across the street from Holly Springs High School on Cass Holt Road. This tract will provide residents their first recreational park in the growing area to the west of the NC 55 highway.

“The purchase of this parkland represents a major step forward to ensure all areas of Holly Springs have equitable access to park facilities, greenways and open space,” said Holly Springs Mayor Dick Sears. “Quality of life is a major asset of our community and having expansive recreational facilities throughout our town is a priority for the Town Council.”

Planning and building the park will take a number of years to complete. Next steps include creating a park master plan that will allow for build-out of the park in multiple phases.

Depending on input from residents, potential park amenities could include walking trails, play structures, picnic areas, athletic fields, indoor facility, parking and restrooms.

Fuquay-Varina resident

Tracy Watson was recently named WRAL best REALTOR®/real estate company and runner up for best philanthropist.

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Contributed by the Town of Fuquay-Varina Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census

The Census is Coming Being Counted Will Have a Positive and Direct Impact on Our Communities

WHY IS THE CENSUS IMPORTANT FOR OUR COMMUNITY?

Access to federal monies and obtaining fair distribution of political representation over the next decade is determined by the results of the census. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states and local communities is based on census data.

This is money that has a direct impact on our schools, healthcare, roads, public works, veteran’s benefits and other important programs. If our community is undercounted, we are not receiving all of the funds that we’re entitled to and need to support our population.

In addition, results of the Census are used to reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, North Carolina has 13 U.S. House districts. Based on the Census Bureau’s 2019 population estimates, North Carolina is expected to be one of seven states to pick up an additional U.S. House district seat.

Census data is also used at the state level for drawing boundaries of the N.C. House of Representatives and N.C. Sen-

AN ACCURATE CENSUS ALLOCATES MONEY FOR IMPORTANT SERVICES, LIKE SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE AND ROADS.

Jonathan Fredin

Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released its national and state population estimates for year 2019. North Carolina ranked as the fourth fastest growing state, behind Texas, Florida and Arizona. According to the Census Bureau’s estimates, between July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2019, North Carolina had a net increase in population of 106,469.

While these numbers are products of estimates, an actual count will occur beginning on April 1 — the 2020 U.S. Census.

ate seats. Currently, Wake County has 11 state house districts and five state senate districts.

There may be an increase in our state-level house and senate districts also.

Complete the Census on or after April 1, 2020.

an official U.S. Census Bureau badge, which should be on display for review. The census and census employees will never ask for your bank For more account information, information, go to your citizenship status, www.census.gov WILL THE CENSUS your Social Security GIVE OUT MY number, a donation or PERSONAL INFORMATION? information on your political party.

No, the Census Bureau is required by law to protect our information. All census HOW CAN I HELP? The opportunity to respond to the employees are sworn to a lifetime oath of secrecy. The Census Bureau and its employ- census online will make this year’s cenees are forbidden from sharing your infor- sus easier than ever. You should receive, mation with anyone including the police, or may have already received, instructions the Internal Revenue Service, Child Pro- on how to complete the census in the tective Services, or Immigration and Cus- mail. Responses can be given by paper or phone, as well. toms Enforcement.

Spread the word among your neighEven so, you should never give out personal information without first verify- bors, family members and co-workers ing that whoever is asking for it is legiti- how important the 2020 census is for mate. Census employees will always carry our community.

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