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A N O T E FRO M T HE

What’s the new dish coming to my holiday table this year? That Quinoa and Apple– Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that you’ll find in our Home Cooking for the Holidays section (page 56) is calling my name. And the cast-iron skillet in my kitchen cabinet is begging to showcase those Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts.

There’s a big vanilla stain blurring the instructions on my recipe for Fresh Apple Cake. This is the handwritten recipe that my mother-in-law gave me after my first Thanksgiving as part of her family. My grandmother’s recipes for Secret Kiss Cookies, Christmas Pickles, and Cornbread Stuffing—each written at least 40 years ago—have faded over the years, but Aunt Irene’s recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole, also decades old, was penned in indelible ink (that would be her years as a school principal telling her to write with a lasting mark).

Meanwhile, my mom’s recipe for spicy Curried Fruit is splattered with sweetness from years sitting alongside the simmering ingredients. And my collection of family holiday recipes goes on: There’s Aunt Lena’s Sugar Cookies (the secret is chilling the dough at least 24 hours), Aunt Ruth’s NoPeek Stew (best wedding present ever), and Aunt Peggy’s rendition of Nanny’s Caramel Squares (it defies description!).

These are the priceless heirlooms of holiday traditions. The familiarity and intimacy of the handwriting rekindles a lifetime of memories, and I wouldn’t replace these tattered pages for anything. I also wouldn’t want to forget something else I learned from all the great cooks writing those recipes: You have to keep changing it up. Try something new.

Make new traditions.

Another newbie on my personal holiday list this year: Raising a Ruckus. Read the story on page 76 and you’ll see why I’m eager to join this giving-back mission. It’s all about helping local families in need—something that Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, & Spirits has been doing for several years. You can drop by one of the Ruckus restaurants and choose a wish to fulfill, or you can make a donation or volunteer. Last year, the Raising a Ruckus campaign was able to provide for 45 families in our communities, delivering $50,000 in gifts and support. Count me in.

This is our holiday issue, and it’s also our annual Make A Difference issue—so we’re highlighting a range of opportunities where you might want to volunteer or become involved. Check out the ways that the nonprofit Dress for Success empowers disadvantaged women to better their lives by providing career coaching and interview essentials. (page 68). Redress Raleigh is taking a fashion-forward position to encourage individuals to make educated choices about sustainable fashion and textiles (page 70).

We can all make a difference, with every choice we make and every new tradition we start.

Wishing everyone a season filled with holiday memories in the making!

Connie Gentry Publisher/Editor

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contents NOVEM BER/ DECEM BER

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features 40 HOLIDAY TRADITION BURNS BRIGHT Luminarias turn Christmas Eve in Cary into a wonderland of glowing light.

42 HOLIDAY SPARKLE Fine jewelry makes a fashion statement

68 EMPOWERING WOMEN TO WORK

The Dress for Success organization helps build

70 A FASHION STATEMENT

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for festivities.

47 THE 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Local shopping ideas for every wish list.

56 HOME COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Food and beverage recipes from sweet to savory.

66 THE GREEN SIDE OF GIVING BACK

career paths.

Redress Raleigh unites designers and consumers

to make educated choices.

76 COMMUNITY GIVING Raising a Ruckus makes a big difference for

needy families in our community.

78 CARY’S K9 FORCE Meet Chase, and his partner Officer Seth Everett.

Lifestyle choices that help our environment.

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THE SOCIAL SCENE

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ART SCENE

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MUSIC SCENE

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CANDID CONVERSATION

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BEER & BARREL

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OUT & ABOUT

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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WESTERN WAKE DINING GUIDE

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Let’s Connect! // BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Food trucks lined the streets in Holly Springs during the Park It In The Market Food Truck Rodeo.

Just take a look at these arepas from Arepa Culture NC.

The next time you visit Cary’s Stone Creek Village, make sure to stop

by Tazza Kitchen for a bite to eat.

They’re serving up one of our favorite brunch items—Huevos Rancheros.

We celebrated the winners of our B.O.B. Awards at The Mayton Inn on September 27th. Joe Bunn from Bunn DJ Company provided the tunes while Amanda from Rivers & Roads Photography captured all of our amazing moments. L

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Raleigh Debuts Augmented Reality // STORY BY LIPSA SHAH

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Google and the Raleigh Murals Project unveiled their first augmented reality mural in downtown Raleigh in mid-October. You can find this exceptional piece at 410 South Salisbury Street. After presenting traditional murals throughout the U.S.—in cities such as Kansas City, Kansas; Austin, Texas; Louisville, Kentucky; and Nashville, Tennessee—Google needed more.

Google chose Raleigh to be the first city for an AR mural after considering exactly what the city of Raleigh signifies: a massive technology hub and a center for innovation, along with some of the best traditional and contemporary artwork in a market. Although augmented reality has been used in a few collaborations including the Star Wars movies, this is the first time AR has been featured at this scale in a public venue.

Photo by Lipsa Shah

GOOGLE CHOOSES RALEIGH FOR THE FIRST AR MURAL IN THE COUNTRY Virtual reality entails putting a helmet on over your head and experiencing a completely digital world. The world you see during virtual reality is not visible to the outside world. In February 2018, Google launched ARCore, which enabled users to experience the world in a whole new way.

Augmented reality inserts digital objects into the physical world by cleverly using the camera on your phone to enhance what you can see. One of the biggest challenges has been the precision of augmentation—pinpointing something in the physical space and making sure it stays in the exact same location while digital objects emerge around it. The level of devices that are available now has made it easier to be more accurate.

The Google team called upon hometown artist Taylor White to make their vision a reality. White, whose artwork is mainly focused on human action, explains that this project was a fun privilege for her. The towering piece on Salisbury Street is her biggest work to date, and also her most challenging. White went back and forth with engineers to create something that would maximize the piece as a stand-alone mural, but also wouldn’t overcomplicate the technical

aspect. The mural gave White the freedom to paint whatever she wanted while also pushing her beyond her limits as a painter.

Engineers are trained to make products work, while artists are constantly challenging themselves to bring their pieces to life. The joining of art and technology helps emphasize how the audience views artwork and their reactions. This technology also allows artists to bring their work to a completely new dimension. Not only is this an exciting time for White and a huge milestone in her career, it is also an evolutionary time for the community of Raleigh as a whole. Google hopes to give back to the community through this piece. For local residents as well as for North Carolinians in general, the debut of an AR mural in our city is a huge deal. Years ago you would have seen this come about in San Francisco, maybe L.A. or Manhattan, but not in a smaller city in the South. This project symbolizes a true departure from the ways of the past, and it is only the beginning for augmented reality: Imagine walking down the street and being able to hold your phone up to a restaurant to

read a review before walking inside.

Or “placing” a couch in your living room before committing to buy it.

Better yet, imagine trying on an outfit while online shopping, all in the comfort of your own home. We should be incredibly proud to have augmented reality introduced first in Raleigh.

This fall, Google Fiber is launching several murals in the Triangle, although the others will not feature the AR aspect. In addition to the AR mural in Raleigh, the tech giant has a mural coming soon in Durham as well as one in Cary, which Triangle artist David Eichenberger will create on the parking lot side of The Cary Theater.

What’s next for Taylor White?

She will travel to Australia for a six-week residency, has a gallery show in Chicago that at presstime was slated to open in late October, and is working with the town of Wake Forest to develop a new mural expected to go up in May of next year.

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HOMETOWN ARTIST TAYLOR WHITE PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE TO BRING ART TO LIFE.

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THE PRATT EXHIBIT AT THE GREGG MUSEUM.

All the Possibilities of Art and Science THE GREGG MUSEUM UNVEILS VERNON PRATT’S NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN MAGNUM OPUS. // STORY BY RUHAMA WOLLE

Art and science: Is it possible for a work of art to be a work of science, or vice versa? In Leonardo da Vinci’s time, when expertise in art and science had not yet matured to the polarized state in which they exist today, they coexisted naturally.

This idea that innovation resides where art and science connect is not new. The late Vernon Pratt, a prolific artist, had an appreciation for greater learning through the interplay of art, science, math, and music. An associate art professor in Duke University’s Department of Art and Art History for more than 30 years as well as a well-known improvisational jazz artist, Pratt incorporated his love of music, mathematics, and the study of systems to elevate his art.

In the late 1960s, he stepped away from color altogether and began limiting his palette to black and white. This systematic approach to his creative process led him to explore the various gradations of gray. The ratios of black and white to make gray were all done mathematically and scientifically through trial and error, a notion Pratt described as “simple is complicated enough.”

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Through efforts to make Pratt universally recognized, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at N.C. State University is revealing a never-before-seen work called “All the Possibilities of Filling in Sixteenths (65,536)”. Relating to his study of gray, this is Pratt’s most massive and ambitious piece, exploring a rich array of possibilities within a given set of parameters.

Showcasing 256 panels, the exhibit stands at 18 feet high and 110 feet wide. Each panel is divided into 256 small rectangles, with each rectangle broken up into sixteen units. The sequence ultimately reveals every possible combination between black and white. Like cell division, arithmetic, or even textile design, “Pratt aimed at making art that let viewers see exactly how it was accomplished,” says Roger Manley, director of the Gregg Museum.

When you step into the enveloped room of panels, you will see a work that is beautifully and meticulously made—but, even more than that, it is made obsessively. The larger pieces in the exhibit were seeded by tiny drawings. At a closer look, the individual rows expose

a lack in perfection, but attest to the humanity behind the painter.

“There is a certain complexity to Pratt’s art, yet there is a simplicity,” says Scott Lair of the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics. To honor Pratt’s themes of jazz, mathematics, and systems, Rich Holly, the executive director of Arts N.C. State, composed a 114-minute original musical piece that plays on a loop in the gallery where Pratt’s exhibit is displayed.

Pratt left a cultural legacy in the way that he approached art. A transdisciplinary thinker, he recognized that the relationship of form can only be appreciated to the extent that the original ideas and materials are recognizable. His original intention for the installment of the 256 panels was to have them displayed on one wall standing at 40 feet high and 47 feet wide. “An experience akin to visiting an Egyptian tomb, where hieroglyphs cover the walls in the same all-over patterning with a heightened awareness of time—past, present, and future,” says former N.C. Museum of Art curator Huston Paschal.

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VERNON PRATT AT WORK IN HIS STUDIO.

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2018: The Year’s Best Sounds // STORY BY BRYAN C. REED

Next Big Thing New Reveille, The Keep

(Loud & Proud) Stream it on: Spotify Deftly straddling the broad appeal of country chart-toppers and the vibrant storytelling and roots-music affections of indie Americana headliners, Raleigh’s New Reveille feels primed for a major breakthrough. To wit, this year’s The Keep premiered online at Billboard, the iconic music industry publication. Having grown fully from a studio project into a cohesive band, New Reveille now plays with the poise and confidence of seasoned pros. It’s no surprise the band scored gigs at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh and Americanafest in Nashville. We can’t help but think even bigger things await the band in the years ahead.

As usual, Raleigh’s music scene was vibrant this year, with strong releases across genres—from veteran bands returning to glory and promising newcomers alike. Here we offer a rundown of some of our favorite new albums coming out of the Oak City and its surrounding areas.

Breakout Band American Aquarium, Things Change

(New West) Stream it on: Bandcamp It’s a been a long, hard road for Raleigh’s alt-country stalwarts American Aquarium. After 2015’s Wolves saw the band stretching its sound into new directions and expanding its audience accordingly, the band backing frontman B.J. Barham left for other projects. But Barham, true to his troubadour mission, recruited a new crew of players and signed with the bigger label New West for Things Change. The band’s profile has further grown, but so has Barham’s songwriting. With Things Change, Barham joins fellow luminaries like Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson, who’ve taken their lumps in life and come out wiser and more assured in their voice because of it. Easily American Aquarium’s most mature effort, Things Change is likely also to be their most lasting.

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Comeback Stars

6 String Drag, Top of the World and 7 Songs Live (Schoolkids Records/self-released) Stream them on: Bandcamp Kenny Roby has a simple vision for his newly revived and reinvigorated band, 6 String Drag. That is to be “a good bar-rock band that also has songs that you want to listen to their records.” The one-time alt-country hopefuls have lived up to that mission with Top of The World. Roby’s storytelling is sharp and emotional, and his band veers from tender Americana balladry to Elvis Costello–worthy pub-rock with finesse and fluidity. And if that wasn’t enough to prove their bonafides both on stage and in the studio, 6 String Drag followed their studio LP with a quick-hitting live album mere months later.

Heavy Meddling

Corrosion of Conformity, No Cross No Crown (Nuclear Blast) Stream it on: Spotify The ever-evolving Raleigh hard-rockers reunited with frontman Pepper Keenan (also of New Orleans metallurgists Down) for this, the band’s eleventh album. Keeping in character, the band also shifted its approach, bringing in more winding, serpentine riffs to delve deeper into proto-metal and doom than they have previously. From the lumbering, Sabbath-y riffs of “The Luddite” to their burly cover of Queen’s “Son and Daughter,” COC draws upon classic influences to create a new classic all their own.

A Lot, From A Little

Christy Jean, The Winter Project (self-released) Stream it on: Bandcamp Though it comprises only two songs, Christy Jean’s The Winter Project is a distillation of everything that has made her songwriting so great in former guises, Nola and The Tender Fruit.

On “Own Your Sadness,” a drifting bed of synths and subtle percussion buoys an equally ethereal vocal. On “Caroline,” spartan folk strumming gives the vocal plenty of room to swell and recede, adding earnest dynamics to a plaintive song.

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Kooley High, Never Come Down (M.E.C.C.A. Records) Stream it on: Spotify Ten years after forming at N.C. State University, Kooley High has dispersed geographically, launched the career of the now-twice Grammy nominated MC Rapsody, and carried on the legacy of North Carolina hip-hop with their third full-length effort. Jazzy, sample-driven beats lay a laid-back bedrock for rapper TabOne and Charlie Smarts to volley upbeat rhymes with the easy chemistry of acts like A Tribe Called Quest or Little Brother. The group’s old-school affections offer a refreshingly easygoing vibe to the record, as well, keeping the act rooted to hip-hop’s classic era even as they bring a fresh insight to the familiar template.

Pop Rocks

Ghostt Bllonde, Birthday Party (self-released) Stream it on: Bandcamp The indie-pop band helmed by Raleigh’s Marc Kuzio returns with this delightful long-player that revels in clever effervescence. Kuzio drives fuzzy guitar licks into big, shining hooks that polish the grit off the band’s garage-band roots. Mirroring the evolution of bands like The Love Language or Shannon & The Clams, Ghostt Bllonde has a keen understanding of classic pop-rock fundamentals, but steers them into continually thrilling directions.

Late Night Vibes

Oak City Slums, Not Well (Raund Haus) Stream it on: Bandcamp Oak City Slums (a.k.a. Rodney Finch) has rightly become a fixture in local dance music scenes. His latest effort, Not Well, makes a clear case for his ascendance as a beatmaker and producer. From moody soundscapes like the opening track “Enter,” to more kinetic dance tracks like “Stay,” Oak City Slums crafts detailed collages of samples with a keen knack for complex rhythms that stimulate the brain as much as the body.

Through its 10 tracks, Not Well evokes a late-night scene across dimensions, from bleary insomnia to wired excitement. It’s rare to find dance music that so fully creates a sense of time and place.

Adrenaline Rush

No Love, Choke On It (Sorry State) Stream it on: Bandcamp No Love made no haste in releasing their full-length debut. The punk band, comprising members of scene veterans like Logic Problem and Devour, issued two demo tapes and a 7-inch single between 2013 and 2015 before finally releasing Choke On It. It was more than worth the wait. Brimming with full-throttle punk energy, Choke On It embraces influences as wide ranging as classic hardcore and underground post-punk, but never loses immediacy or urgency in its explosive, hook-driven arrangements.

Calling it pop-punk would be misleading, only because that doesn’t capture the intensity, or the infectiousness, of these 13 should-be hits.

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Offbeat and On-Point

Winchop, Look Who’s One! (self-released) Stream it on: Bandcamp

On their third album, Look Who’s One!, Winchop builds on the same eclectic foundations as previous outings, drawing together a clear affection with influences as disparate as pop-punk and musical theater. “It’s like Billy Joel and Green Day had a love child up in here.

Oh, and David Byrne was holding the camera,” the band offers. This time, though, Gus Vieweg and Wilson Slagle deliver their rangy and playful songs with a newfound polish and confidence. L

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Goodbye 9 to 5 EVER DREAM OF A FREE-SPIRITED CAREER? ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY FROM CORPORATE IT SALES TO CREATIVE ARTISTRY. // BY KURT DUSTERBERG PHOTOS BY MICK SHULTE

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Marilyn Slinkman has always had a creative side, but she rarely had the time to indulge it.

Her young adult years were spent in the U.S. Army and studying at East Tennessee State University, before she moved to Raleigh in 1990 with her young son. With a knack for sales and a minor in computer science, she embarked on a career in IT sales. Eventually, her career took her to SAS and Cisco Systems in the Triangle.

But in the middle of her professional career, she was confronted with a life-altering family crisis when her husband became critically ill. That’s when she decided to change course.

After years of tinkering with jewelry making, Slinkman decided to go all-in. Her part-time business, Carolina Pearl, became her full-time passion. She no longer has the corporate paychecks coming in, but she also has no quarterly sales quotas hanging over her head—and no need to set an alarm clock.

Cary Living: When did you become interested in making jewelry?

Slinkman: Around 2002, I was working at SAS in a highstress position with enormous quotas and I decided I needed a creative outlet to deal with some of that stress. I took an “Intro to Beading” class that was offered on the SAS campus, and that rekindled my creative side. After that first class, [jewelry making] started as a hobby just to use my hands for some stress reduction and not to smoke. Then I wore something [I had made] to the dentist’s office and the dentist commented, “Where did you get that? Will you make me one?” I thought, maybe I should take this to the next level.

Did you already feel like you had an artistic side to your personality?

I had done it in the 1970s, as a hobby, and I remember in my teens going to a beach in New Jersey and finding a bead store.

I have a picture of me at 17 wearing a necklace that I made. I used a needle and thread, strung that necklace together, and thought I was hot!

When did you decide to do this full time?

About a year and a half ago. For the last 13 years, Carolina Pearl was a business, but not at the level that it has been in the past couple of years. The tipping point was when my husband suddenly became critically ill. He required a heart transplant, and that really changed my perspective on living life to the fullest and following your passion. So I decided to retool and propel this business into something full time.

I would imagine it takes some confidence to walk away from the security of a steady income?

I had made the decision to stop working in corporate America.

I decided that this was the time to take years of sales experience, building relationships, and doing what I loved, and put it all together—and work for myself. Being an entrepreneur is a journey. I was scared, but I’ve been very lucky. The fear factor was very strong; but I had to be confident and know that I’m doing what I love and I’m not doing it for the money.

So, do you work with pearls and gemstones?

I work primarily with fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals, stones, beads, silver, and gold. My customer base is as diverse as you could imagine. I have a customer in Texas who has 17 pairs of my earrings.

And I understand you have a celebrity customer.

My moment was in 2004 when [TV commentator] Nancy Grace invited me to New York City so she could look at the “rookie” jewelry I was making. I knew if I could get her to wear my jewelry it would be a great advantage for me. She was very gracious and became a great customer. That gave me confidence to continue.

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candidconversation Why do you think this became such a passion for you?

website going. I spend a lot of time, whether I’m in the studio or on the laptop.

How do you look back at your corporate career?

First of all, I get to use my hands. I love the design element of it; you can tap into your creativity. Pearls are my thing, and every woman can wear a pearl. I also found I really enjoy the teaching aspect. I love when my students turn it into a little business of their own, or a hobby. That’s very fulfilling for me, even though I’m teaching my competition.

Who is your audience?

Fondly. I was a young, uneducated Army veteran, and I had to get an education and raise a son by myself. I was very successful in my professional career, and I’m thankful.

That actually made it easier for me to do what I want to do at my age.

Primarily my audience is female, but I’ve had a gentleman or two want to make something for his wife or give it as a gift.

There’s really no age group. I do teen and tween parties. My products range from $15 to $200, depending on the complexity and the materials.

What is a typical day like for you?

I had to learn the hard way and get organized. My day is a lot on the computer, whether it’s searching for and procuring the right materials, sorting the inventory, designing, advertising, making the product, marketing, or shipping. It’s as complex as if I had a brick-and-mortar location. It’s just as difficult working from your home, getting the right licenses and permits, getting the

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Has this validated your decision to step away from corporate life?

Absolutely. This is the best decision I have ever made. I want to do this until I no longer can do it. There are tradeoffs in everything you do in life. Yes, I miss that steady income, but this gives me fulfillment. You will never meet a rich artist. I don’t do it to be rich; I do it to be happy.

Have you made the transition easily?

It is a transition. I don’t have to get up in the morning if I don’t want to. People have asked me, “What are you doing now?” And I say, “Nothing before 10am” I’m a night creature. Almost everything I make is done after midnight. I tend to my household things and appointments during the day, and then around 3pm I start my Carolina Pearl life. I work until two or three in the morning. The ideas just come to me. L

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Wood-Fired Wings: Who knew all the things an Italian oven could bake! // STORY BY BRITTANY MURDOCK PHOTOS BY PAMELA VARELA

Looking for fryers, grills, or microwaves? You won’t find one here.

The authentic, Neapolitan pizzas at Pizza La Stella are cooked in custom-made ovens, imported straight from Italy. And these ovens bake the perfect wood-fired pie in just under 90 seconds.

But even before the baking starts, the pizzas are works of culinary craftsmanship—with fresh ingredients and never-frozen dough, along with toppings like quality San Marzano tomatoes and their unique buffalo cheese—all of which make Pizza La Stella the place to be.

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And did we mention their wood-fired wings? That’s right! While pizza might be a fan favorite, their wings come out on top.

Before making their way to the table, the wings are marinated for several days, cooked

on each side for just a few minutes, and then headed to the oven in a metal skillet for a great charred texture and taste. And don’t forget the sauce. From honey habanero, Jamaican jerk, and garlic Parm, who knew

it could be so difficult to choose a favorite flavor for wings?

Top off your meal with a s’mores skillet for dessert, and make sure you don’t leave without trying one of the craft cocktails. While Pizza La Stella might become your go-to spot for lunch and dinner, it’s also the perfect place for a night out on the town. Seasoned bartenders are on hand to mix up their famous sangria and classic martinis, and 20 local craft beers are on tap at all times.

With an established and successful location in downtown Raleigh, coming to Cary was a logical progression when managing partner Rudy Theale set his eyes on expansion. Pizza La Stella recently opened off Kildaire Farm Road and, in addition to its signature food and beverages, the Cary location will also include some infectious tunes. The outside patio will feature live music on the weekends, helping to shine light on rising stars and artist duos. The space will be available year-round for entertainment, thanks to heaters in place for cooler temperatures. L

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Thanks for the Beer TOP OFF YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST WITH THE TRADITIONAL BEVERAGE OF CHOICE. // BY JULIE JOHNSON

The Pilgrims weren’t wine people; they were beer people.

Beer, not wine, was the beverage of their Northern European home. In the cities they left behind, beer was the common beverage for adults and children alike.

It was better than water, which brought disease. An understanding of basic sanitation lay years in the future, but empirical evidence showed that beer was a wholesome drink, thanks to the long boil that begins the brewing process. The Pilgrims regarded beer as an essential provision, and stocked the Mayflower with a good supply.

By late 1620, dwindling reserves precipitated the decision to land at Plymouth, rather than continue south to their planned destination in Virginia. William Bradford, who would later become the first governor of Massachusetts, recorded in his journal, “We could not now take much time for further search or consideration, our victuals being much spent, especially our beer, and it now being the 19th of December.”

The following year, the meal that is regarded as the first Thanksgiving undoubtedly included beer, by then brewed with barley grown from seeds the settlers brought with them.

What was this early beer like? It was certainly an ale, since that was the family of beers native to England. It was brown, not golden, as the means to produce pale beers were not discovered for another three centuries. And it wasn’t too bitter, since the bittering herb hops was not grown in the New World for many years after their arrival. The early brewers improvised with wild hops, spruce tips, and sassafras.

For this year’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner, why not plan to include the original beverage? Beers that draw on the characteristics of these historic brews—rich, malty, lightly bittered—would not be out of place on your table. (Admittedly, the cans that are popular with even the most high-end craft brewers don’t say: “white tablecloth.” Pour the beers in the kitchen, and use large, stemmed glasses.)

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beer&barrel root vegetables. Creamy potatoes, candied yams, and silky gravy continue the theme. Let the cranberry sauce play the counterpoint. The best beer choices will echo the mellow flavors in the food.

Here are some beer styles from local breweries that will make your guests thankful.

A classic English brown ale may be closest to the 17th century Pilgrim brew, with roasty, chocolatey notes that complement but don’t intrude. Try Sweet Josie Brown Ale from LoneRider, a true-to-style brown that has been pleasing Raleigh drinkers ever since it shocked the brewery owners by winning a top national prize in their first year of business.

Greenville’s Duck Rabbit Brewery, which styles itself “the dark beer specialist,” offers a range of styles that love turkey.

Turning to German traditions, try the obscure schwarzbier, a black lager. Despite the intimidating appearance, it’s a gentle drink, clean in the manner of lagers, with the coffee and toasted notes typical of darker-colored beers.

Finally, brewer and beer ambassador Garrett Oliver is an advocate for one of the best Thanksgiving beer styles: the French farmhouse ale known as bière de garde. It’s spicy and herbal, with lively carbonation, soft with a slight nutty sweetness and hints of fig. Durham’s Ponysaurus brews an elegant example, packaged in a stylish white can that just might pass muster on the dining table.

Who wants dessert? Pumpkin pie? Pecan? It’s hard to imagine a wine that isn’t defeated by these wildly sweet dishes, but beer can meet the challenge. Believe it or not, the rule of thumb when pairing beer with dessert is that the beer needs to be sweeter than the dessert, or it tastes unpleasantly dull and bitter in comparison.

A big, bold stout poured in a snifter should bring the meal to a suitable close. Gizmo BrewWorks’ Aztec Gold is an imperial chocolate stout that combines its alcohol heft (9.2 percent) with cocoa nibs and vanilla beans.

Some of our dearest Thanksgiving traditions may not have solid historic pedigrees. However, the turkey and pumpkin on our table today are legitimate tributes to the first Thanksgiving; we should also clear a place for the rightful role of beer. L

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A Holiday Tradition

Burns Bright Across Cary // BY CHERYL CAPALDO TRAYLOR

Cary’s Pink Princess

Although it is difficult to pinpoint the first use of luminarias in North Carolina, in Cary the tradition started in 1973 with Boy Scouts Troop 208. Scoutmaster Don Simmons found himself sitting by a man on an airplane who suggested the troop sell rive through Cary neighborhoods on // met

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And so it began: One of the most by a wonderland of sparkling magic. important things the troop had to do that No, there most likely won’t be snow, but at one point was so overlooked that she was known more for housing walkedscene past her dozens of times, first and year everywas time is theto Cary residents explain there will be’ve a tranquil as thousands than ever housing families. But in 1994, Sheila and Carroll same: The closer I get, the slower my gait becomes.

My eyes what luminarias were and thevagrants purpose they upon thousands of candles line the streets, Ogle rescued linger as long as possible. in myThe subconscious, served. first two neighborhoods to set her from ruin. In the years since, they have lovingly and softly glowing and illuminating the way. Somewhere painstakingly voice that it’s rudeanto stare. But I can’t helpwere it. Greenwood out luminarias Forest and restored the lovely home to her former glory. a little Light is areminds symbol me of many things: To appease the curiosity of her many admirers, a book is in the Her looks spark the imagination,and and as often as I’ve walked Tanglewood.

In the first year, 452 homes invitation, celebration, remembrance, works, where the story is told from the perspective of the personified by—sometimes crossing the street, just to get a better view—I’ve participated. It has grown into an annual hope in the darkness. Throughout history, Pink House. never tired daydreaming about what her past might hold.

In fact, the community, tradition throughout and And—what fun—Sheila and Mary are inviting you to candles haveofbeen used in many religious participate in the telling: A contest will be held, where contestants are sometimes myceremonies. daydreamsLuminarias, are tinged with jealousy for several the lucky ones thousand today hundred luminarias traditions and asked share their impressions, memories, stories, and photos of the who knowfestival her best. light up streets in neighborhoods all to over meaning lights, traditionally were Pink House.

She’s peerless, pretty invisitors pink, and tall between the Cary area. the oaks small bonfires lit to welcome andshe stands First of commemorate downtown Cary.

While some homeowners head outand second place winners will receive invitations for a to holidays in New Mexico. reception and dinner at the home. First place will also receive She’s our owncustom East Coast painted to purchaserestored paper bags, sand,cocktail and small The Southwestern is thought to lady, the beautifully one night’s stay. To enter, submit your photos and memories (no more Queen Anne–style situated on Academy Street, directly across candles to create their own luminarias, others have originated withhome Spanish merchants than 150 words) via email to Pinkhouse@ogleent.com. Entries must from Cary First Baptist Church.

And her story is worth knowing, which look forward to purchasing kits that support who discovered paper lanterns on their received from September 10th through November 16th, and some is why to owner Sheila Ogle is the partnering with writer Mary Insprucker local Scouts troops.to Don Fick,be director of the travels China and brought idea entries may also be included in the pages of the book. help the tell it herself. annual luminaria program, estimates that at back with“Pink them.Lady” They created luminarias, Ifby you’ve Despite age (she was built a real glamour least 21,000 kits will be delivered Boy never met Cary’s “Pink Lady,”, or if you’ve only driven by their version her of paper lanterns, to be circa used 1830), she’s the house and wondered what that flash of pink was in your peripheral girl. Tothe look at her—with herToday, gleaming stained glass–trimmed windows, Scouts, Girl Scouts, and American Heritage during Christmas season. many vision, sure to slow down the next time you’re on Academy Street. sprawling front and delicate Girl troops gables—it’s and Venturina crews in thebeCary homeowners alsoporch, view luminarias as agingerbread-encrusted more Better yet, get out of your car. Linger awhile in front of her wrought hard to holiday imaginedecoration, that any portion of her existencearea wasthis filled with any-with troops December, ringing secular much like thing but livelyofgarden parties, moonlight serenades, more and thangenerations 60,000 doorbells. iron gates and get to know one of the classic divas of downtown Cary. colorful strings Christmas lights. of memories being made within her walls. But such is not entirely If you have a connection or favorite memory to share, enter the the case. contest. Who knows? You might become part of her story as well. L For all her current splendor, she has a bit of a spotted past, and

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Longtime Cary resident Jennifer Blanton says her favorite part of the tradition is the memories of Christmases past and the heartfelt feeling that this ritual evokes. She enjoys seeing the same neighbors light candles from year to year. “It’s peaceful,” she says. “I get up during the night and look out the window.

The streets are all lit up, and it looks like a path. I like to think it’s a path leading us to hope and peace.”

Even though luminarias are traditionally lit on Christmas Eve, the spirit of the tradition encompasses more than a single day. It is a beautiful way for neighborhoods to celebrate community during the holiday season. Residents can set out candles—whatever that light might represent for their families—knowing that when all of the lights are shining together it’s a tangible representation of what connects each of us.

Fick says the Scouts put in a lot of hard work for the luminaria project, but it’s all worth it when they experience the benefits on Christmas Eve. “It’s really a rewarding feeling to be contributing to this tradition,” he says.

Blanton couldn’t agree more.

“It gives you a sense of community,” she says. “We’re all doing this together.”

Beginning on December 1st, troops will be delivering luminaria kits on weekends. A donation of $7 per kit is suggested and appreciated. Troops use the funds to support operations in a variety of ways including summer camp scholarships, general operations, and service projects. L

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“During the holidays, I think it’s important to find some time to decompress and get away from work a little bit. We travel to make sure that we can be with family on important holidays such as Christmas. Time off from work can help you come back refreshed and more productive!”

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“The holidays for me are about connecting and re-connecting in my relationships. My favorite moments are with my husband sitting in front of our lighted Christmas tree in the evenings when our four children aren’t around.

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Home Cooking for the Holidays It’s hard to name the favorite scent of the season, but enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen certainly rival that distinctive smell of a traditional Christmas tree. Even a kitchen novice is bitten by the baking bug at the holidays, and here are five easy and delicious options.

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Pomegranate Ginger Moscow Mules Ingredients:

Instructions:

2 oz vodka 6 oz ginger beer 2 oz pomegranate juice Juice of half a lime Ice

1. Pour all ingredients over ice and stir.

2. Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few pomegranate arils for garnish.

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Oven-Roasted Brussels with Toasted Pine Nuts Serves 2 to 3 Cook’s note: Best when prepared in a cast-iron skillet.

Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts (rinse,

trim ends, and remove outer leaves) 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 2–3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Ingredients: 1 cup ½ cup ½ cup 1 Tbsp ½ tsp 2 to 3

melted dark chocolate (about 2 to 3 large dark chocolate bars) coconut oil, softened coconut butter, softened pure maple syrup vanilla extract candy canes

Instructions: 1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth and soft.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the paper so it creates an even layer and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.

4. Combine the coconut oil, coconut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix in a separate bowl.

5. Remove pan from refrigerator and add a thin layer of the coconut mixture on top of the chocolate layer.

6. Crumble 2 to 3 candy canes into tiny pieces and sprinkle on top.

7. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

8. When fully set, use a knife or your hands to break the candy into large snack-sized pieces.

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Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with the minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, ensuring that the

sprouts are evenly coated.

3. Place Brussels Sprouts in a large cast-iron skillet s a single layer, leaving space between each sprout.

Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.

4. Roast on the top rack of the oven for 35 minutes. Give it a good stir halfway through. When finished, the sprouts should be brown but not burnt, and the center nicely cooked through.

5. Transfer the cooked Brussels sprouts to a large bowl and stir in the toasted pine nuts. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Apple Cranberry Galette Serves 4

Ingredients for Crust: ½ cup 1¾ cups 1 Tbsp 1 tsp ½ cup

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coconut oil (solid, at room temperature; not melted) all-purpose flour cane sugar salt cold water (add a little at a time)

Ingredients for Filling:

Instructions for Crust:

Instructions for Filling and Baking:

3–4 medium apples, thinly sliced

(A combination of Granny

Smith and Honeycrisp is best) ¹/³ cup fresh or frozen cranberries 3 Tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ¹/8 tsp allspice ¹/8 tsp nutmeg Juice of half a lemon 1 Tbsp cornstarch

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt.

2. Add the coconut oil (do not melt) and combine the ingredients with your hands.

3. Add ice cold water, 1 Tbsp at a time.

4. The mixture should be a little on the dry side. As the dough begins to stick together, form a flat disk, wrap, and place in fridge for 1 hour.

1. Mix all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl until the apples are well

coated. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 450˚F. 3. Remove chilled dough and roll it out, into a circular shape, on a floured surface.

4. Carefully transfer dough to a parchment paper–lined baking sheet.

5. Cover the center of the dough with filling, leaving a 1½” border all the way around.

6. Fold the border over the filling to enclose the dough, pleating it to make a circle.

7. Brush the crust with melted butter and sprinkle the crust with extra cane sugar.

8. Bake for 20-–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

9. Remove from oven and serve warm, or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream.

Finishing Ingredients: Melted butter for brushing on crust Extra cane sugar for sprinkling on crust Vanilla ice cream for serving

Baker’s Notes: If it’s too wet, dust with flour.

Too dry? Add more water.

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Quinoa & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Serves 4

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth 1 sweet onion, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper ¼ cup walnuts, chopped Pumpkin seeds

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Cut each acorn squash in half and remove seeds.

3. Line a baking sheet with foil and roast the squash for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through. When done, let it cool for about 20 minutes.

4. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.

Bring to a vigorous boil.

5. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. It should come out nice and fluffy.

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6. Sauté the chopped onion in a little olive oil, on medium heat, 7. Add the minced garlic and stir for an additional 30 seconds.

8. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, onions, cranberries, apple, turmeric, salt, pepper, and walnuts. Stir well.

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When parents separate or divorce, the holidays take on a different tone. With just a little imagination and common sense, you still have the opportunity to make the holidays into happy experiences when you and your children can create meaningful memories. Consider these ideas to help your family have a great holiday season:

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Give your kids permission to be happy. on’t tell them how much you will miss them or how lonely you will be without them. (How do you think that makes them feel?) Let them be happy where they are. Call them briefly and tell them you love them and will celebrate with them when you are together. Ask them to tell the other parent to have a happy holiday from you. And, if you have the children for the holiday, encourage them to call the other parent. Help the children buy or make a gift for the other parent, but make sure it is a gift from the children and not from you. Craft projects or homemade cookies are easy, inexpensive ways for your children to give a present. Or take your children to the dollar store, buy a simple basket, and let each child pick one or two things for the other parent.

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There are no rules for when celebrations can occur.

If the children aren’t spending the holiday with you, it doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate with them. Plan your celebration at a time close to the holiday when the children are with you, and be sure to include things you know the children like. Santa can come to two houses (he’s a smart guy). Take time to explain to your children that the meaning of the holiday is what counts—not the day that you celebrate it. This is, after all, the holiday season. Think of a special off-year twist for your celebration. One parent made the weekend after Thanksgiving into “Givingthanks,” with a backwards meal that started with dessert and ended with appetizers.

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Make new traditions. Involve your children and ask what they think would make the day or the season special. There are lots of ideas out there, both online and in magazines. Wake County and the local communities all have special events throughout the season, so check out what is happening near you. Many events are free or low-cost.

Holidays? Think of them as memories waiting to be created, and do what you can to make happy holidays your children will want to remember. L

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KAT NIGRO, HEAD OF MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT AT COMPOST NOW, TESTING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COMPOST IN THE CAMDEN GARDEN COMPOST KITCHEN. PHOTO BY MICK SCHULTE.

THE GREEN SIDE OF GIVING BACK As the Triangle continues its rapid growth in population, creative individuals and groups are finding ways for residents and businesses to minimize the environmental impact. From reducing waste and composting to growing urban gardens, local organizations are focused on a sustainable future for Wake County.

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Leigh Williams and Dargan Gilmore are busy moms living in Cary and striving to produce little to no waste while raising their families. They also inspire and support others in achieving that goal through their group: Toward Zero Waste.

It began after they read Bea Johnson’s book Zero Waste Home, where she chronicles her family’s journey of minimizing waste to the point of producing only enough trash to fit into a mason jar over the course of a year.

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I could find more people who want these changes, businesses would start noticing and adapting,” Williams explains. “And it seems like that’s happening now,” she adds.

On the Toward Zero Waste website and Facebook page, Williams and Gilmore provide resources for how to navigate waste reduction in different areas of the Triangle, including helpful tips specific to your town. They also hold meet-up groups where people discuss lifestyle changes and help each other through the challenges of zero waste living. “If you want to, you can live differently. It just takes time,” Gilmore says. For more information, visit TowardZeroWaste.org.

TURN WASTE TO SOIL Even if a person can’t limit trash to the confines of a jar, many are finding ways to reduce waste by using compost services like Compost Now. The company collects compostable waste from homes and businesses throughout the Triangle, much like a garbage or recycling service, and then uses the materials to make quality soil. Customers can request to have their soil returned to them or they can share

it with one of Compost Now’s garden partners, which help grow food for lower income populations.

According to the National Resources Defense Council, up to 40 percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten and most of the waste goes into landfills. “When food rots in a landfill, it’s in an anaerobic system. This produces methane, which is 25 percent more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide,” says Kat Nigro, head of marketing and engagement at Compost Now.

Composting, on the other hand, introduces oxygen to the system and allows waste to break down without producing harmful greenhouse gases.

Nigro explained that customers are able to compost a wide range of foods and recyclable materials—more than just fruits and vegetables—through the pickup service. “Because the temperatures go up to 160 degrees at our compost sites, our customers can compost things like meat, dairy, baked goods, paper towels, and even pizza boxes,” Nigro says.

Local businesses as well as residents are embracing the composting service.

Matt Whitley, co-owner of Happy and Hale restaurants in Raleigh and Durham, has used Compost Now’s service since day one. “We’re not only diverting food scraps with Compost Now, but our bowls, forks, cups, and straws are also compostable. So customers eating in our restaurant can potentially create no waste during their visit,” he says.

With Compost Now, Happy and Hale has diverted 139,391 pounds of waste from landfills and created 28,228 pounds of compost for local community gardens. “We pay for our compostable materials and Compost Now because our goal at Happy and Hale is to create healthy fuel that nourishes the body, fulfills the soul, empowers the community, and balances the planet,” says Whitley, who also uses the service for his home. Learn more at CompostNow.org.

SHARE AND GROW Inter-Faith Food Shuttle started in 1989 when the founders encountered a restaurant that was throwing away the fresh food that remained after service hours ended. Jill Staton Bullard and Maxine Solomon began taking that uneaten food to a local soup kitchen. Now the Food Shuttle recovers and distributes 6 million pounds of food per year, food that would otherwise be wasted.

Beyond feeding people through the redistribution of food, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle uses its Camden Street Learning Garden to teach the local, urban population how to grow their own healthy produce. Located on one acre of land in downtown Raleigh, the gardening site is also one of Compost Now’s community partners.

“We hold classes and workshops that teach people about gardening: how it can feed your family and how it’s also good for the soul. It’s quiet and calming,” says Kay Coleman, the urban agriculture manager at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. “We are trying to demonstrate sustainable agriculture by reusing what we can, and one of the major ways we do that is by composting. We also use rain water from the rooftop of the church next door, instead of using city water.”

Coleman believes the most powerful way the garden impacts the environment is through what it teaches to its visitors. “We want to demonstrate how to be good stewards of the land, and how to grow good gardens that won’t harm the environment,” she explains.

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t started with a picture of a suit and a sign that read: “To Many Women, This is a Life Jacket.” That was 10 years ago, and after seeing that sign Pat Nathan founded Dress for Success Triangle with the vision to provide “life jackets” for Triangle women. Nathan, a former executive from Dell, combined her head for business and her heart for empowering women to launch what would become one of the strongest and most innovative affiliates in the global Dress for Success organization.

At its inception in 1997, the single purpose of the nonprofit, Dress for Success Worldwide, was to provide an interview suit to economically disadvantaged women who were looking for jobs. The interview suit, or lack thereof, could be the life jacket or the roadblock to becoming financially stable.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Dress for Success Triangle looks much different than its original model. Women need more than a suit to build or rebuild their careers. Since 2008, the faces of women looking for jobs have evolved as much as the job search landscape and those factors, along with local economic trends, have driven the growth and direction of the programs. Looking for a job can be expensive and, if it is to

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be done effectively, an individual could spend upward of $500. The Dress for Success Triangle organization provides free job search tools to women regardless of their age, education, or career path.

There are also unseen or intangible costs, often tallied in the emotional toll of a search, which can be hard to measure and can lead to feelings of isolation or defeat. Perhaps the most important aspect of a successful search—confidence— is hard to maintain without support.

Joylyn Day landed a job quickly after gaining confidence in her abilities. “I started the job acquisition program [at Dress for Success] discouraged about my future, based on my past,” she explains.

“Going through the program taught me that [the past] was just an experience, and it was time to move on. Dress for Success gave me the confidence and the comfortable space to do just that.”

And while the state boasts unemployment rates lower than 4 percent, knowing how to direct a search is the key to success when looking for a new job, a better job, or a dream job.

Gail McCowan, a career coach at Dress for Success, sees women come in with a number of challenges that hinder their searches. “For someone who has not looked for work in a while, the most

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difficult part may be figuring out how the process works in 2018,” McCowan says, adding that social media has added unfamiliar territory for many job seekers who are attempting to resume a career.

Understanding how to leverage social media platforms, along with determining what her relevant skills are in the current market, may be the hardest part for a mature woman seeking a fresh start. “For others, building a network where they have none may be the most challenging, and for some the most difficult thing might be to determine what it is that she wants to do,” McCowan explains. “It’s really hard to do a job search when you don’t have a specific target.”

Joanne Repinecz, formerly the vice president of recruiting at Extrinsic, now serves as the career development specialist at Dress for Success. She works with local companies to plan job fairs and she works with clients to refine their search, keep them motivated, and nurture their network.

Repinecz says after years of working in the recruiting industry and watching the evolution of the online job search, the most important aspect of the search is still to develop and leverage your network.

Volunteer career and image coaches deliver the job acquisition and job retention programs that guide women through the maze of job search options. The coaches work one-on-one with clients so that they look and feel ready for the interview, the salary negotiation, and acclimating to a new job. Success rates are high for the women

who walk through the doors: 74 percent of those in the job acquisition program land a job, many building their networks as they go through the program.

Local corporations like MetLife, IBM, SAS, and Wells Fargo hold mock interviews and networking events, and they even launch some careers. Rebecca Palmer participated in the 10-week job acquisition program and applied online for a position at a local bank.

Her application was met with silence. Then she went on a mock interview for that same bank and learned what she could do differently to her resume. She resent her resume, got an interview, and then landed the job.

While Dress for Success is a nonprofit and funded by donations, the Triangle affiliate is also a thriving social enterprise.

The Raleigh and Durham donation centers receive almost 1 million pieces of clothing, shoes, and accessories a year. Those donations don’t always align with the needs of clients, so the staff and volunteers plan five excess inventory sales a year—with 100 percent of the proceeds funding programs.

The sales, held at Northgate Mall in Durham and at Tillery Place in Raleigh, account for 20 percent of the overall budget.

As Dress for Success Triangle celebrates its 10th anniversary, some 14,500 women in this area are celebrating their career success. The nonprofit’s mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. L

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as we shop, and ensures we’re voting for a healthy environment and a “The more that people connect with the fashion industry through their high quality of life for the people making our clothes,” says Carrie Misenown sense of style, the more invested they’ll be in what they wear,” says heimer, the Redress Raleigh communications chair.

Beth Stewart, the cofounder and executive director of Redress Raleigh, a

Recently the group has moved away from its initial focus on designers nonprofit organization that aims to educate consumers about sustainable and fashion shows to more consumer advocacy and education. “Many fashion and textiles. people don’t know that the fashion industry is the second largest

After seeing portrayals of sustainable fashion as uninspired and pollutant after the oil industry,” notes Redress Raleigh board member, unflattering, Stewart put together a small group of like-minded people to Rosalinda Cruz. form Redress Raleigh; that was According to the World more than a decade ago.

Wildlife Fund, it can take up to “I knew it could be fashion-forward 2,700 liters of water to make and fun,” Stewart says. one single T-shirt, and that is the

That initial excitement to equivalent of three years worth of reveal the captivating side of drinking water. Beyond the impact sustainable fashion led her team on water conservation, clothes to organize their first fashion show To us, Redress Raleigh is the foundation require energy to create and in the spring of 2009. Since transport, and they produce waste. then, thousands of people, both of sustainable fashion in the Raleigh area.

And then there’s the sordid history attendees and designers, have associated with the fashion participated in the Redress Raleigh They give designers like ourselves the industry’s labor practices.

Fashion Shows. The group also Stewart and her team believe holds other events—such as mixers, opportunity to share our ideas, not only that residents of Raleigh and the panel discussions, and documenwith like-minded supporters, but also with surrounding areas tend to be tary screenings—in an effort to receptive to making changes, inform the public about the fashion folks interested in and open to learning particularly in light of these issues. and textile industry.

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“Each time we buy something, about sustainable fashion. textile industry make it an ideal it’s like a vote for the type of world location to begin the conversation we want to live in. Becoming edu— Zulay Smith and Stephanie Phipps, around sustainability. With so cated about the fashion industry co-owners of Zass Design many components of the supply helps us make smarter choices

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SINCE THE FIRST FASHION SHOW IN 2009, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN REDRESS RALEIGH FASHION SHOWS.

chain—from local designers, to larger brands and mills in the Greensboro area, to institutions like N.C. State University’s College of Textiles—the Triangle already serves as a large hub for education in textile and design. This means that we can join a conversation that’s happening naturally, and we can meet our audience where they already are,” says Morgan Lang, the logistics chair for Redress Raleigh.

Besides frequent events and social gatherings, Redress Raleigh offers online resources for consumers to engage in meaningful conversations about the sustainability of their clothing. The organization’s website features a resources page with suggestions for books and movies, along with a document highlighting “10 Ways to Green Your Closet.” With suggestions like “repair and repurpose” and “shop local, shop small,” the informative paper serves as a guide for anyone curious about changing their shopping habits.

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“One of my favorite things about Redress Raleigh is the e-newsletters. Each newsletter features a local fashion designer who is using sustainable practices in the making of their clothing. This has introduced me to a lot of different brands that I would not have heard about otherwise,” says Laura Jasmine, a local blogger who writes about fair trade and eco-friendly choices at FairlySouthern.com.

Through mediums such as the newsletter and social media, Redress Raleigh highlights the designers and industry experts who are making a difference by cultivating a sustainable ecosystem around fashion.

However, Stewart is quick to note that the ubiquitous nature of clothing means the real differences are made by individual consumers.

“Fashion and textiles are a huge part of our lives; we all wear clothing, and we’re surrounded by textiles in our home and workplaces. [In that] part of our lives, we can make a difference if we are more aware of the impact of our choices,” she says. L

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Caring Close to Home A SIMPLE GESTURE GROWS INTO AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GIVING.

Six years ago, the folks at Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, & Spirits decided they wanted to make their employee Christmas party mean more than just a fun celebration among friends and coworkers.

They thought about the community they’re serving, and about all of the school events and team parties that they cater to, and they decided to find someone who needed assistance. They reached out to a counselor at one of the schools in Cary, who identified two families in need of support that holiday season. The Ruckus team stepped in to help that year, and what has ensued since is enough to make even the staunchest Scrooge shed a tear of amazement.

What started as a mission to help two or three families each year has grown exponentially into a community outpouring of support that is fondly named “Raising a Ruckus.” Last year, 45 families across eight schools in the western Wake area were the recipients of $50,000 in gifts and support.

Raising a Ruckus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has effectively raised the expectations of giving—not only among its own team, but also across the community. Each of the five restaurants hosts a tree that is decorated with ornaments of Christmas wishes. The “wishes” that are written on the ornaments represent the needs of children in our community who are hoping for a few presents under the Christmas tree. Robert Royster, owner of Ruckus Restaurant Group, says these are, more often than not, families who aren’t receiving assistance from other associations or government agencies. These are neighbors in need who school counselors know would have a challenging Christmas without Raising A Ruckus.

In one instance they came to the aid of a single mom with four children who needed a bunk bed so they wouldn’t sleep on the floor.

Another time it was to help a family when the parent was unexpectedly out of work, providing gifts as simple as some pajamas and a few dolls.

And one of the most modest wishes evolved into one of Royster’s personal favorite events: A young man needed help purchasing a cap and gown for his graduation ceremony. Along with the cap and gown, he received a limo transport for the graduation and a dinner celebration for eight of his friends at the restaurant.

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Over the years, Raising a Ruckus has turned the simple mission into a finely tuned giving back opportunity. “There is no overhead.

It’s 100 percent for families in our community that are picked by school counselors who know the needs of the families,” Royster explains.

Volunteers come together to create the hundreds of ornaments, which, incidentally, are colorcoded to a family in need. It’s not unusual for a business or group to join together and select all the ornaments of a given color, essentially adopting the family who will be the beneficiary of those fulfilled wishes.

Royster envisions the organization growing to serve hundreds of families, at even more schools, and he’s eager to engage other businesses and volunteers to make that happen. He would gladly teach other entrepreneurs how it’s being done at his restaurants: Once the schools identify the families in need, volunteers are assembled to create the hundreds of ornaments. Trees typically go up by mid-November, and restaurant patrons and partners come to select ornaments. By midDecember, all of the gifts are returned to the restaurants and volunteers are again assembled, this time for a day of sorting, when the gifts are grouped by family. The counselors come to pick up the bags of gifts and deliver them to the families. “That is a very emotional day for everyone,” Royster says. “You can feel the overwhelming gratitude for providing Christmas presents for children who may not have any presents otherwise.”

To volunteer, fund a family, or have your own Raising A Ruckus tree, visit RuckusPizza.com/raisingaruckus. Or if you simply want to select an ornament for gifting or donate to Raising A Ruckus, visit one of the Ruckus restaurants in Apex, Cary, Morrisville, or Raleigh. L

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Cary Police Officer Seth Everett starts his day early. Not only does he have to get himself ready, but he also has to make sure his partner is awake, fed, and ready to go. He doesn’t mind the extra effort; it’s one small part of being the handler in a team comprised of a human and a canine officer. He and Chase, a brindle German Shepherd from Holland, have worked together since 2013, and—except for tufts of fur left behind in the squad car—this team functions much like any pair of human officers would. emetabolic.com

CARY’S K9 FORCE Formed in 2005, Cary’s K9 unit has many purposes: tracking missing persons or fleeing suspects, searching for hidden evidence, detecting narcotics, and protecting citizens and police officers.

At 7 years old, Chase is the senior guy on Cary’s K9 force, and he is Everett’s third canine partner. In addition to Chase, Cary has two other four-legged police officers—Brackeen and Lemm—both named in honor of fallen officers. Cary’s trio of K9s are confident, alert, and hard-working. And like human officers, K9s are sworn in, take an oath, and receive a badge.

They are also required to have annual certifications through a national certifying organization, the International Police Work Dog Association.

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The dog’s training starts as early as 12 months old, and the initial 14 weeks of in-house training is intense.

Everett uses science-based training that is always evolving. Toys are used to motivate dogs to perform a task, and rarely is a correction needed. High praise is an important part of the K9s behavior training.

Police dogs can be trained to sniff out a wide variety of objects including cell phones, thumb drives, drugs, clothes, and bananas. Yes, bananas. Beagles at Miami International Airport are trained to sniff out fruit in accordance with strict agricultural laws.

“As long as dogs have the drive, you can train them to do just about anything,” Everett says.

Continuous on-the-job training is a must to keep the dog’s abilities sharp. K9 programs that work together benefit citizens everywhere, so other departments come to Cary for weekly training classes led by Everett.

CHASE IN ACTION Chase is a dual-purpose patrol dog with special training in tracking and narcotics sniffs, but he also helps out in other ways. “We do anything that any other officer might do,” Everett says.

Chase might track a suspect to help solve a crime, but he also can track for missing people.

Everett says public appearances and demonstrations are among the most important aspects of Chase’s job. The other two Cary K9 teams— Brackeen and Officer Scott McInerny, and Lemm and Officer Justin Platz— also participate in demos. “We love showing the dogs and how they help the 80 | caryliving.com

community,” Everett says. Last year, Chase met more than 6,000 residents during demos. Both kids and adults get to ask questions, and one of the most common is “Can I pet the dogs?” Put simply, the answer is “No.” K9s are on duty just like the human police officers working beside them (and we don’t pet those officers).

Everett and Chase work well together. However, there are a couple of challenges to having a canine partner.

There’s the lack of usual human communication. Everett gives Chase’s commands in Dutch, the language used since training, and after working together for over five years, they’ve grown to understand each other well.

Chase is also quite furry, so their patrol car can get a little dirty. That’s okay with Everett. “The positives outweigh everything else,” he says.

Would Everett ever want to go back to having a human partner? He laughs, but doesn’t answer. It’s obvious he’s happy with Chase. “I truly enjoy what I do. I like being a handler,” he says.

“Chase and I get to help out, and that’s what we’re all about.”

Although Chase belongs to the Town of Cary, he goes home each day with Everett. “He is part of the family,” Everett says. When Chase is no longer a working dog, he’ll live out his retirement years with Everett’s family, and the transition from police dog to family pet will ensue. Asked about Chase’s most notable accomplishment as a K9, Everett has a hard time narrowing the list. “He’s done so many good things that I would be here talking about him for days,” he says. If Chase could talk, he might say the same thing about Everett. L

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BBQ, Blues & Brews November 17, 1–5pm 405 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina This event features things people love about North Carolina: BBQ, blues, and craft beer! Guests are encouraged to sample delicious BBQ, savor a unique selection of locally brewed beer, and enjoy live music. The BBQ always sells out before the end of the day, so come early if you want to sample the best BBQ around!

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Town of Morrisville Tree Lighting November 30, 7–9pm 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville Join the Town of Morrisville for this free annual event. It will be an evening of musical entertainment, crafts for the children, trackless train rides, a visit from Santa, and refreshments. Don’t miss this time-honored tradition!

TownOfMorrisville.org

Christmas on Salem Street November 30–December 2 Downtown Apex The annual Christmas on Salem Street is a weekend-long event filled with your favorite Christmas activities. From tree lighting and sleigh rides to a pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa, there is something for everyone. And don’t forget about the holiday parade and the historic home tours!

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Cary Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” December 14–16 101 Dry Avenue, Cary During this one-hour production, you will be treated to a condensed and delightful version of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker, featuring the Sugarplum Fairy as well as an exclusive mini ballet demonstration by Cary Ballet’s artistic director.

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WESTERN WAKE DINING GUIDE African

AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 E Broad St (919) 557-7675 | aviatorbrew.com

SUSHI-THAI CARY 106 Kilmayne Dr (919) 467-5747 | sushithaicary.com

CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Dr (919) 557-9888 | china-uno.com

AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E Broad St (919) 557-8826 | aviatorbrew.com

TASU ASIAN BISTRO 525 New Waverly Pl (919) 977-4037 | tasuwaverly.com

KOBE HIBACHI & SUSHI 515 N Main St (919) 557-1437 | kobehollyspringsnc.com

TRIPLE BARREL TAVERN 2221 N Grassland Dr (919) 762-0940

THAI LOTUS 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd (984) 229-7333

THAI THAI CUISINE 108 Osterville Dr (919) 303-5700 | thaithaicuisinenc.com

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HOLLY SPRINGS

MORRISVILLE

CARY

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

THAI SPICES & SUSHI 986 High House Rd (919) 319-1818 | thaispicessushi.com

CARY AWAZÉ CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Rd (919) 377-2599

ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1195 W Chatham St (919) 481-4434 | abbeyroadnc.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S Academy St (919) 377-0509 BRIGS AT THE VILLAGE 1040 Tryon Village Dr (919) 859-2151 | brigs.com DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N Harrison Ave (919) 234-0824 DICED GOURMET SALADS & WRAPS 1377 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8572 | dicedsalads.com

MY WAY TAVERN 301 W Center St (919) 285-2412 | mywaytavern.com THE MASON JAR TAVERN 114 Grand Hill Pl (919) 964-5060 | themasonjartavern.com

MORRISVILLE B.GOOD 1000 Market Center Dr (919) 916-5410 | bgood.com TWO GUYS GRILLE 4149 Davis Dr (919) 462-9336 | twoguysgrill.com

TOM YUM THAI 685 Cary Towne Blvd (919) 463-5523 | tomyumthaicary.com YBA LITTLE TOKYO 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 467-5011 YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Dr (919) 859-8081 | yohoasiancary.com YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 481-0068 | yurijapaneserestaurant.com

APEX BAAN THAI 758 W Williams St (919) 629-6399 | baanthaiapex.com

HERONS 100 Woodland Pond Dr (919) 447-4200 | theumstead.com

Asian

FUJI EXPRESS 2143 Ten Ten Rd (919) 367-8686 | fujiexpressapex.com

LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Rd (919) 233-1632 | lucky32.com

CARY

LEE’S GARDEN 5470 Apex Peakway | (919) 387-7709

WOODY’S SPORTS TAVERN & GRILL 8322 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-7737 | woodyssportstavern.com

APEX ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1700 Center St (919) 372-5383 | abbeyroadnc.com APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E Williams St (919) 387-0082 | apexwings.com OFF KILTER PUB AND GRILLE 1700 Center St (919) 387-3377 | offkilterpub.com PEAK CITY GRILL & BAR 126 N Salem St (919) 303-8001 | thepeakcitygrill.com ROOKIE’S SPORTS BAR 800 W Williams St (919) 363-1896 | rookiessportsbars.com RUDY’S PUB & GRILL 780 W Williams St (919) 303-5061 | rudysofapex.com SALEM STREET PUB 113 N Salem St (919) 387-9992 salemstreetpub.wixsite.com/salemstreetpub THE PROVINCIAL 119 N Salem St (919) 372-5921 | theprovincialapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 711 N Main St | abbeyroadnc.com

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ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Dr (919) 462-8598 | asiangardencarync.com BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Rd (919) 468-9958 | bananaleafcary.com EIGHTY8 ASIAN BISTRO 1077 Darrington Dr (919) 377-0152 | eighty8bistro.com GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Rd (919) 363-6636 | genkirestaurantsushi.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 859-8998 | gingerasiancuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Ct (919) 466-8888 | gojibistro.us KABUKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 220 Nottingham Dr (919) 380-8081 | kabukicary.com KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Blvd (919) 851-7101 | kashin.com LUCKY 7 906 NE Maynard Rd (919) 380-7550 | lucky7nc.com ORIENT GARDEN 1233 NW Maynard Rd (919) 380-1323 | orientgardencarync.com PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT 3215 Avent Ferry Rd (919) 233-8776 | pearlchinesenc.com RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way (919) 388-9977 | redbowlcary.com

SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Dr (919) 387-7022 | sushiiwa.org WANG’S KITCHEN 712 Laura Duncan Rd (919) 363-8030 YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E Williams St (919) 303-8088 | yamatoofapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA GOLDEN CHINA 1324 N Main St | (919) 552-9397 goldenchinafuquayvarina.com HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Pkwy | (919) 552-8899 JUMBO CHINA 1518 Broad St | (919) 577-1268 KING CHINESE BUFFET 1029 E Broad St | (919) 567-8989 KUMO SUSHI 2916 N Main St (919) 986-0983 | kumosushifv.com MEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1424 N Main St (919) 762-7128 | meiweinc.com NEW RAINBOW 3427 N Main St (919) 567-8272 | newrainbowchinese.com

HOLLY SPRINGS CHENS GARDEN 523 N Main St | (919) 557-7363

C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way (919) 467-8860 | ctwokrestaurant.com DAE JANG KUM KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI 101 Keybridge Dr (919) 677-1190 DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 380-3087 | dimsumhousemorrisville.com HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Pl (919) 462-9899 ORIENT GARDEN 10285 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 468-6878 orientgardenrestaurant.com/morrisville.htm PHO 919 3504 Davis Dr (919) 377-0318 | pho919.com TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-8568 | taipeicafemorrisville.com TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way (919) 234-6385 TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 443-2279 ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road (919) 234-0914 | zenfishpokebar.com

Bakery/Cafes/sweets CARY ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 822-1866 | andiasicecream.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W Chatham St (919) 267-6846 anneloresbakery.com BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP 203 E Chatham St bigdomsbagelshop.com CARIBOU COFFEE 109 SW Maynard Rd (919) 319-6265 | cariboucoffee.com CHANTICLEER CAFE & BAKERY 6490 Tryon Rd (919) 781-4810 | chanticleercafe.com

CHOCOLATE SMILES 312 W Chatham St, Ste 101 (919) 469-5282 | chocolatesmiles.com

AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE, FUQUAY-VARINA COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-0288 | coffeeandcrepes.com

STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S Main St (919) 557-2237 | stickboyfuquay.com

CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Rd (919) 380-1840 | cremacoffeebakery.com

MORRISVILLE

DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive (919) 468-8722 | duckdonuts.com FRESCA CAFÉ & GELATO 302 Colonades Way (919) 851-8171 | frescacafe.com FRESH LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E Chatham St freshlocalicecream.com GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Dr (919) 469-3350 | goodberrys.com TASTE DESSERTS, ONLINE

1146 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 467-2386 | goodberrys.com

MANHATTEN BAKERY 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 954-0948 NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Dr (919) 694-5300 | nothingbundtcakes.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Dr (919) 377-0385 | risebiscuitsdonuts.com

BBQ

HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Rd thehappycupcakery.com

APEX

JAVA JIVE 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 816-8888 | javajivecary.com

BREW N QUE 2045 Creekside Landing (919) 338-2591 | brewnquenc.com

JUICEVIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8923 | juicevibes.com

CARY

KALE ME CRAZY 302 Colonades Way #209 (984) 200-2960 | kalemecrazy.net LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 657-0657 | lafarmbakery.com

BIG DOM’S BAGEL SHOP, CARY

HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 677-1331 | hotbreadscafe.com

MILK LAB CAFE 6418 Tryon Rd (919) 200-0016 | milklabcafe.com ONCE IN A BLUE MOON BAKERY & CAFE 115 W Chatham St (919) 319-6554 | bluemoonbakery.com SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 238-7224 | sugarbuzzbakery.com FAMOUS TOASTERY 316 Colonades Way (919) 655-1971 | famoustoastery.com TASTE DESSERTS Available for local pickup, delivery, and shipping (919) 349-9212 | tastedesserts.com

BREW N QUE 1222 NW Maynard Rd (919) 601-2430 | brewnquenc.com CITY BARBEQUE 1305 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 439-5191 | citybbq.com DANNY’S BAR-B-QUE 311 Ashville Ave G (919) 851-5541 | dannysbarbque.com RALLYPOINT SPORT GRILL 1837 N Harrison Ave (919) 678-1088 | rallypointsportgrill.com

MORRISVILLE SMOKEY’S BBQ SHACK 10800 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 469-1724 | smokeysshack.com

FUQUAY-VARINA DADDY D’S BBQ 1526 Broad St (919) 552-6464 | daddydsbbqnc.com

VIDA DULCE 836 E Chatham St | (919) 378-9722

APEX BUTTERCREAM’S BAKE SHOP 101 N Salem St (919) 362-8408 | buttercreamsbakeshop.com SWEET CHEEKS BAKERY 803 E Williams St (919) 303-9305 | sweetcheeksbakerync.com SWEET CHERRY BAKERY (919) 524-9132 | sweetcherrybakerync.com

FUQUAY-VARINA CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S Fuquay Ave (919) 285-4067 | cultivate.coffee CUPCAKEBITE 512 Broad St (919) 557-4300 | cupcakebite.com NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad St (919) 567-0887 | nilscafe.weebly.com PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad St | (919) 285-2952

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Breakfast/Specialty CARY BRIGS AT THE CROSSING 1225 NW Maynard Rd (919) 481-9300 | brigs.com

APEX DALLAS FAMOUS CHICKEN N’ BISCUITS 1101 E Williams St | (919) 362-0051

FUQUAY-VARINA BAGELS PLUS 100 Dickens Rd (919) 285-4980 | bagelsplusfuquay.com EGGS UP GRILL 1436 N Main St (919) 285-4463 | eggsupgrill.com JUS’ ENUFF HOME COOKIN’ 736 N Main St (919) 567-0587 | jusenuffhomecookin.com

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HOLLY SPRINGS FAMOUS TOASTERY 304 Grand Hill Place (919) 552-3102 | famoustoastery.com

Burgers/Hot Dogs CARY

Catering & food service APEX DONOVAN’S DISH 800 W Williams St, Ste 112 (919) 651-8309 | donovansdish.com

REMINGTON GRILL 208 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-1494 | remingtongrill.com

APEX HWY 55 BURGERS SHAKES & FRIES 802 Perry Rd (919) 303-3533 | hwy55.com

ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E Millbrook Rd (919) 850-2340 | rockytopcatering.com

REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Rd | (919) 380-0122

Greek/Mediterranean CARY BABA GHANNOUJ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 2468 Walnut St (919) 233-0907 | babaghannouj1.com

Eclectic CARY

Caribbean/Cuban

CHEF’S PALETTE 3460 Ten Ten Rd (919) 267-6011 | chefspalette.net

MORRISVILLE

MAXIMILLIANS GRILL & WINE BAR 8314 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 465-2455 | maximilliansgrill.com

CARMEN’S CUBAN CAFE & LOUNGE 108 Factory Shops Rd (919) 467-8080 | carmenscubancafe.com

FATTOUSH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 781 Center St (919) 889-2990 | fattoushmediterraneangrillapex.com

LA MADELEINE COUNTRY FRENCH CAFE 1115 Walnut St (919) 388-7282 | lamadeleine.com

CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook St (919) 828-5932 | cateringworks.com

POSTMASTER 160 East Cedar St (919) 378-9493 | postmastercary.com TANGERINE CAFE 2422 SW Cary Pkwy (919) 468-8688 | tangerinecafecary.com

TURKUAZ MARKET 203 N Harrison Ave #110 (919) 455-1890

APEX

French CARY

RALEIGH

BARRY’S CAFE 2851 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh (919) 859-3555 | barryscafe.com BUILT CUSTOM BURGERS 5033 Arco St (919) 377-2775 | builtcustomburgers.com

TERRA BONUM SALAD CAFE 821 Bass Pro Lane (919) 234-6007 | terrabonumsaladcafe.com

HOLLY SPRINGS MEDITERRA GRILL 108 Grand Hill Pl (919) 762-7851 | mediterranc.com

MORRISVILLE NEOMONDE 10235 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 466-8100 | neomonde.com

Indian APEX

JASMIN MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1109 Ledsome Ln (919) 469-1112 | jasminbistro.com

BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W Williams St (919) 363-9000 | bawarchiapex.com

LA SHISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 908 NE Maynard Rd (919) 388-8330 | lashish.net

CARY

SASSOOL 1347 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 300-5586 | sassool.com THE URBAN TURBAN 2757 NC-55 (919) 367-0888 | urbanturbanbistro.com

ANJAPPAR INDIAN RESTAURANT 101 Ledgestone Stone Way, Cary anjapparcaryonline.com (919) 377-1473 BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E Chatham St (919) 377-0346 | biryanimaxxindiancuisine.com BIRYANI XPRX (EXPRESS) 748-A E Chatham St (919) 377-1801 | biryanixprx.com

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CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 234-1264 | cilantroindia.com

Irish

HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746 E Chatham St (919) 466-0550 | himalayannepalicuisine.com KABABISH CAFÉ 201 W Chatham St (919) 377-8794 | kababishcafe.com NAZARA INDIAN BISTRO 1945 High House Rd (919) 694-5353 | nazaranc.com SRI MEENAKSHI BHAVAN 740 E Chatham St (919) 463-9130 | srimeenakshibhavan.com

CARY

MORRISVILLE

APEX

BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 552-0303 | bellinifineitaliancuisinecary.com

BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 465-9006 | babymooncafe.com

DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway (919) 387-4100 | dohertysirishpubnc.com

BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 803-5358 | bocciitalian.com

LUBRANO’S ITALIAN 101 Keybridge Dr (919) 678-9030 | lubranosnc.com

MORRISVILLE

ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Pl (919) 854-7731 | dineenrigo.com

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 101 Market Center Dr (919) 388-3500 | ruckuspizza.com

LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Dr (919) 468-7229

FUQUAY-VARINA

TRALI IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 3107 Grace Park Dr (919) 651-9083 | traliirishpub.com

Italian

TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way (919) 465-2326 | towernc.com

APEX

UDUPI CAFE 590 E Chatham St (919) 465-0898

DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W Williams St (919) 303-1006 | danielsapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA

MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Rd (919) 363-2228 | mammamianc.com

ZEERA INDIAN RESTAURANT 1311 E Broad St (919) 762-6215

OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Rd (984) 229-7480 | osteriag.com

MORRISVILLE HYDERABADHOUSE | BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Dr (919) 924-0503 | hyderabadhouse.net SAFFRON RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4121 Davis Dr (919) 469-5774 | saffronnc.com

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS

1055 Pine Plaza Dr (919) 446-6333 | ruckuspizza.com

PAISAN’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1275 NW Maynard Rd (919) 388-3033 | caryitalian.com PRO’S EPICUREAN MARKET & CAFE 211 E Chatham St | (919) 377-1788 ROMA’S ITALIAN 203 N Harrison Ave (919) 468-1111 | romasitalian.net RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 8111 Tryon Woods Dr (919) 851-3999 | ruckuspizza.com RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 2025 Renaissance Park Pl (919) 851-3999 | ruckuspizza.com STELLINO’S ITALIANO 1150 Parkside Main St (919) 694-5761 | stellinositaliano.com TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN & WINE BAR 1301 Market Center Dr (919) 467-1718 | traviniaitaliankitchen.com

GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N Main St (919) 552-8868 | garibalditrattoria.com

Mexican CARY BRAVO’S MEXICAN GRILL 208 Grande Heights Dr (919) 481-3811 | bravosmexicangrill.net FIESTA MEXICANA CARY 2839 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh (919) 859-1303 | fiestamexicananc-cary.com FIESTA MEXICANA NW CARY 990 High House Rd (919) 378-9895 | fiestamexicananc-nwcary.com GUAPO’S TACOS-AREPAS-CERVEZAS 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 372-5070 | guaposcary.com

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LUCKY CHICKEN, CARY LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 267-5444 | lostres-nc.com

LOS TRES MAGUEYES 401 Wake Chapel Rd (919) 762-6955 | lostresmagueyes.com

RANCHO GRANDE 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 469-4245

TACOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 1430 N Main St (919) 557-1777 | tacosmexiconc.com

TORERO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 468-8711 | torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

HOLLY SPRINGS

TOTOPOS STREET FOOD & TEQUILA 1388 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 678-3449 | totoposfoodandtequila.com

APEX ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway (919) 362-7363 | arandasmexcuisine.com LA RANCHERITA GRILL & TEQUILA BAR 102 N Salem St (919) 303-2448 | rancheritamex.com LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1301 E Williams St (919) 367-6797 | lostres-nc.com/apex.html

FIESTA MEXICANA 428 Village Walk Dr (919) 346-1330 | fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com LOS TRES MAGUEYES 120 Bass Lake Rd (919) 552-6272 | lostresmagueyes.com

MORRISVILLE MI CANCUN 1106 Grace Park Dr (919) 650-1718 | micancunmx.com LOS TRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 995 Airport Blvd (919) 465-0217 | lostres-nc.com/morrisville.html VIVA MEXICAN KITCHEN 4075 Davis Dr (919) 467-2627 | vivamexicankitchen.com

TACOS MEXICO 209 E Williams St (919) 362-8074

FUQUAY-VARINA EL DORADO III 112 E Vance St (919) 557-0287 | eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E Broad St (919) 557-9540 LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E Broad St (919) 552-5532

Middle Eastern CARY BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329 N Harrison Ave (919) 460-1300 | bosphorus-nc.com SAI KRISHNA BHAVAN 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 481-0910 | saikrishnabhavan.com

Peruvian CARY

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LUCKY CHICKEN 1851 N Harrison Avenue (919) 678-3153 MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Dr (919) 694-5524 | marcopollocary.com

MORRISVILLE

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ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN 9575 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 378-9259

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Pizzeria CARY BROTHERS OF NEW YORK PIZZA 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 629-6000 | brothersofny.com MOD PIZZA 316 Colonades Way (919) 241-7200 | modpizza.com PATRICK JANE’S GOURMET BAR & BISTRO 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 388-8001 | patrick-janes.com PIZZA LA STELLA 1389 Kildaire Farm Rd pizzalastella.com

919.338.4325 | 919.678.3153 /LuckyChickenCary 1851 N Harrison Avenue, Cary 92 | caryliving.com

PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E Chatham St, Ste 101 | pizzeriafaulisi.com RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Rd (919) 380-8410 | riccistrattoria.com

SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 2428 SW Cary Parkway (919) 467-4600 | salviospizza.com

MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Rd (919) 557-6093 | sites.google.com/site/milanopizzafv

APEX

HOLLY SPRINGS

ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N Salem St (919) 267-6237 | annaspizzeria.com

ACME PIZZA 204 Village Walk Dr (919) 552-8800 | acmepizzaco.com

J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 804 Perry Rd (919) 363-0071 | jandsnypizza.com

BLAZE PIZZA Holly Springs Towne Center 316 Grand Hill Pl (919) 557-4990 | blazepizza.com

JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Dr (919) 659-8700 MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA Lake Pine Plaza, 928 US-64 (919) 462-8880 | apexpizza.com NAMOLI’S NY PIZZERIA 5444 Apex Peakway (919) 303-4888 | namolisnypizza.com THE PIZZA DUDE 1763 W Williams St (919) 303-6686 | ncpizzadude.com

FUQUAY-VARINA ANNA’S PIZZERIA 138 S Main St (919) 285-2497 | annaspizzeria.com

HOMEGROWN PIZZA 4928 Linksland Dr (919) 577-5575 | homegrownpizza.com MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA 7280 GB Alford Hwy (919) 303-7277 | michelangelospizza.com THE ORIGINAL NY PIZZA 634 Holly Springs Rd (919) 567-0505 | theoriginalnypizza.com PAPA’S SUBS & PIZZA 511 N Main St | (919) 557-1919 SPRINGS PIZZA & WINGS 5217 Sunset Lake Rd (919) 363-8852 | springspw.com

MORRISVILLE

ASSAGGIO’S 941 E Broad St (919) 557-9505 | assaggios-fuquay.com

BLAZE PIZZA 1024 Market Center Dr (919) 465-9590 | blazepizza.com

JASON’S PIZZA 726 N Main St (919) 552-4796 | jasonspizza.info

GEORGINA’S PIZZERIA 3536 Davis Dr (919) 388-3820 georginaspizzeriaandrestaurant.com

J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 500 Broad St (919) 557-6921 | jandsnypizza.com

RANDY’S PIZZA 4129 Davis Dr (919) 468-3737 | randys-pizza.com

ROSATI’S PIZZA 3605 Davis Dr | (919) 380-7000 rosatispizza.com/locations/morrisville

Sandwich/Deli CARY HOT POINT DELI 1718 Walnut St (919) 460-6299 | hotpointcary.com JASON’S DELI 210 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-6901 | jasonsdeli.com NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI 2050 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 851-9050 | newyorkbagelsanddeli.com SERENDIPITY GOURMET DELI 118 S Academy St (919) 469-1655 | serendipitygourmetdelinc.com

MORRISVILLE PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Dr (919) 380-7002 | peppersmrkt.com THE BRUNCH BOX 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-7276 | thebrunchbox.net

Seafood CARY

SHUCKIN’ SHACK OYSTER BAR 4214 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 377-2283 | theshuckinshack.com 1010 Tryon Village Dr #705 (984) 232-8463 | theshuckinshack.com TONY’S OYSTER BAR 107 Edinburgh Dr (919) 462-6226 | tonysoysterbar.com

APEX SKIPPER’S FISH FRY 1001 E Williams St (919) 303-2400 | skippersfish.com

MORRISVILLE THE FULL MOON OYSTER BAR 1600 Village Market Pl (919) 378-9524 | fullmoonoysterbar.com

Steakhouse CARY JIMMY V’S STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 380-8210 | jimmyvssteakhouse.com

MORRISVILLE CAPITAL CITY CHOP HOUSE 151 Airgate Dr (919) 484-7721 | chophousesofnc.com

DEAN’S KITCHEN + BAR 1080 Darrington Dr (919) 459-5875 | deanskitchenandbar.com

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BEERICANA CRAFT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL About 70 breweries accommodated around 4,000 beer enthusiasts. The festival isn’t just about beer; a portion of

PHOTOS BY JAMES CADY

the proceeds from Beericana goes to support the NC Craft Brewers Guild, but a portion also goes to other nonprofits.

CAPITAL BANK WOMEN & WEALTH EVENT On September 20th, nearly 100 women came together for Capital Bank and UNC REX Healthcare Foundation’s “Women, Wealth & Wellness event.” The authors of Remember Who You Are led a great discussion on women maintaining balance, achieving success and creating fulfillment in their careers.

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CHARITY FALL FASHION SHOW PLUM Hair Atelier and Autumn & Avery partnered up for their charity fall fashion show. They showcased the latest fall trends to a packed house to raise money for Habitat for Humanity,

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newaroundtown 128 S. Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4067

919.349.9212 TasteDesserts.com

512 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2952 Facebook.com/PintsIceCream

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THE DEVILISH EGG MOVES TO CITY MARKET The Devilish Egg is a BYOB “craft and sip” studio that offers easy workshops in a fun and energetic environment. They walk you step by step through each craft project and provide all the materials you need, so all you bring is a sense of adventure—and maybe a bottle of wine! Become Raleigh’s newest Crafty Devil!

300 Blake Street | Raleigh | 919.626.8585 The DevilishEgg.com

APEX IMPORTS 1405 Vision Drive | Apex 919.245.7277 local | 888.551.1068 toll free ApexImports.com Transparency, reliability, and consistency define customer service at Apex Imports, where we work to provide the perfect ride at the best price. caryliving.com | 97

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DAY B R E A K S A N D S Artist: Nancy Hughes Miller

OIL ON CANVAS, 36" X 36"

“My explorations of color, light, shapes, and forms create a contemporary landscape. Though derived from familiar places, my scenes are usually not of a specific location.

Instead, I seek to capture a bold yet quiet impression of everyday nature—as the colors of sky, earth, and water converge on the horizon.

—Nancy Hughes Miller

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Attend the Artspace Gala on November 17th to enjoy art, fine food, and specialty cocktails. The gala is a celebration of the Triangle’s creative community including live and silent auctions where you can bid on more than 80 works of art, including Daybreak Sands. Event proceeds support Artspace and its mission to inspire creativity through opportunities to experience the creative process and engage with artists. For tickets, go to ArtspaceNC.org.

KI TCH EN A ND BATHROOM REMODEL I N G “ W h er e you f i n d th e sol u ti o n to you r k i tc he n a nd b a th r oom n e e d s.”

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