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is the ideal season for planting, pruning,

and landscape planning (page 16). There’s another magical aspect to 2020: It’s a leap year! That means we’re all gifted with an extra day in the calendar—and even better, February ’m an incorrigible optimist.

29th falls on Saturday. Maybe that’s

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the perfect day to try a new restaurant,

father, who at 92 is still jumping

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service you’ve been dreaming of. Skip

a smile on his face and a conviction

over to page 41 and look at who won

that today will be the best day ever.

gold, silver, and bronze awards in our annual Best of West Wake readers’

Given my genetics, it’s hard to ring in

choice survey. You’ll probably find your

the New Year with anything short of a

favorites among the winners, as well as

positive outlook, which is basically true

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every year, but this year we’re crossing into a new decade and 2020 sounds

And please, keep reading us in 2020.

so profound. (Okay, in the spirit of

Next up is our Home & Garden issue,

truth in journalism, there are those

and in addition to stories of design and

who’ve predicted 2020 portends more

outdoor living, you’ll find a planning

dark than light—but we’ll leave those

guide for summer fun and all the best

contemplations to the skeptics.)

in local wedding venues.

For me, the year 2020 inherently

Cheers,

aligns with a sense of balance. A time to rethink healthy choices (check out some great local food and beverage spots, page 34), or a time to help neighbors (I’m loving the Buy Nothing Project, page 30). And a time to make smarter

Connie Gentry Editor / Publisher

choices for our planet: Cheryl did an awesome job describing the dos and don’ts of recycling (page 56). About that optimism thing: It doesn’t hold true with certain subjects. Take snakes for instance; there is no way I’ll overcome my aversion to belly

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The Ice Dream Cometh Our Carolina Hurricanes lay

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Winter is a great time to evaluate and plant privacy screens; relocating small trees and shrubs while they’re dormant in winter allows time for them to become acclimated to their new surroundings before the heat of summer arrives.

PRUNE February is prime pruning time. Always remember the four Ds: dead, diseased, dying, or damaged—these branches can be removed any time. Otherwise, you will want to keep in mind why you are pruning. Are you creating a desired shape, or opening up the plant for better air circulation and light? Then clean and sharpen your pruners and get to work.

FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW FOR PRUNING IN THE WINTER MONTHS. •

Prune summer-flowering woody ornamentals such as crepe myrtles, butterfly bush, chaste tree, and Rose of Sharon before the new growth starts.

• Overgrown red twig dogwoods and willows can be cut down to within a few inches of the ground, for the best color show and to control height. • Evergreens like boxwood, privet, hollies, and osmanthus can be pruned to shape as needed. • Mow liriope and cut back ornamental grasses to the ground before new growth emerges.

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• Don’t prune spring-flowering shrubs like azalea, forsythia, and lilac until after they bloom or you will lose the flowers. • In February, prune hybrid tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses when the buds begin to swell. Thin mature plants, keeping at least three to four healthy young canes. • Remove old, ragged leaves off hellebores and epimediums so flowers are more easily seen. • Deadhead pansies throughout the season to extend bloom time.

MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AND PLANS Winter is an ideal time to remove invasives like honeysuckle, English ivy, and wisteria from the landscape. Beware, though, of working around poison ivy vines as you can still get a rash in winter. Think globally while acting locally by starting an eco-friendly backyard composting project. It can be as simple as a pile, or as elaborate as a three-bin system. Dispose of kitchen and garden waste while creating beautiful humus to add to your garden soil later in the summer. You’ll also be helping the environment by keeping organic material out of the landfill. Now is the perfect time to plan for upcoming seasons in the garden. Visit local arboretums, gardens, and nurseries to see what’s in bloom so you can plant today what you want blooming in your garden next winter. You don’t have to be stuck indoors during these chilly pre-spring months. Grab your shovel and pruners and get outside! After all, we do live in a gardener’s fourseason paradise.

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The Ice Dream

COMETH Hurricanes lay claim to a home of their own. BY KURT DUSTERBERG PHOTOS BY GREGG FORWERCK / CAROLINA HURRICANES It has been a long time coming, but the Carolina Hurricanes will soon have a practice facility of their own. The Hurricanes and the Wake Competition Center announced a partnership in December that will make the Morrisville sports complex home to a state-of-the-art 115,000-square-foot facility that will include two NHL–sized ice rinks. In addition to the Hurricanes, the building will serve as home to adult and rec hockey leagues and public skating. The building, which is under construction, is expected to be completed in May or June, and the Hurricanes plan to hold training camp there in August. “This project has been on

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our plate for a long time,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell says. “We owe a lot to [Hurricanes owner] Tom Dundon, because when he came [in 2018], he said, ‘Let’s make it happen.’ We’re excited about it.” The practice facility was designed by Raleigh developer Jeff Ammons, who also developed the multi-sport complex and academy off Aviation Parkway near the Raleigh Durham International Airport. The complex is already home to the Triangle Volleyball Club, Superior Gymnastics Academy, Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center, and Athletic Lab. The facility also includes artificial-turf soccer fields.

“To get a facility like this with the kids, the family, sort of a hub of activity close to the airport and all the connectivity we have here is important,” Ammons says. “Having the Hurricanes being part of that is just icing on the cake. It really separates us from other facilities.” The Hurricanes, who began play in Raleigh in 1999, will use the practice rink for most team practices, prospect camps, and training camps. With room for 2,000 spectators, the facility should attract college and amateur hockey tournaments, in addition to the Carolina Junior Hurricanes program. The Hurricanes’ portion of the facility will house a locker room, weight room, and treatment rooms, as well as office space for coaches and medical staff. “This is an enormous step forward for our organization, providing our coaches and athletes with a state-of-theart training facility in the heart of the Triangle,” Waddell says. “We’re going to push to get as many national and state tournaments as we can. There’s never been this kind of facility in this region, so we haven’t had the opportunity for these big events.” The facility will be run by a management company that will handle day-to-day operations, including a full schedule of public skating. The amenities will include a pro shop, restaurant, and party rooms. The Hurricanes hope the practice rink will enhance the team’s reputation around the National Hockey League.

Until now, the Hurricanes and visiting teams have skated at the Raleigh Center Ice (RCI), an old, outdated rink, for their practices when PNC Arena was not available. In an age when most teams have modern practice facilities, the Hurricanes didn’t have the facility to make the impression they wanted on players who might one day be available in free agency. “For visiting teams, that’s where players get to see what you’re all about,” Waddell says. “Next year, visiting teams will come here and say, ‘Wow, this is a nice facility.’ This will be a major upgrade for us, and a good thing as we try to attract players.” While the $30 million facility is privately funded for the most part, it also received a $3 million grant from the local tourism tax allocation. With dedicated spaces for both the team and the public under one roof, the Hurricanes will have an opportunity to nurture fan involvement. It will be a little different from the early days, though, when adult leagues had to share space with Hurricanes players at RCI (then called the Rec Zone). Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, who played for the team in those days, has some perspective on how far the team has come: “I’ve been here for 20 years. Nobody remembers when we first got here and [we had] ‘Shower with the Canes’ and we walked through the lobby in our robes,” Brind’Amour jokes. “Obviously, getting a new facility will be real special.

ALTHOUGH THE HURRICANES HAVE ACCESS TO THE PNC ARENA FOR GAMES, THEY HAVE NEVER HAD THEIR OWN DEDICATED PRACTICE SPACE.

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Travel Scene

Local Road Trip

BY KAT HARDING

Looking for a mini-vacation close to home?

Head about 30 miles west from Raleigh on Interstate 40 and you’ll wind up in Hillsborough, an idyllic, fast-growing area with a small-town feel and a vibrant historic downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Hillsborough was a hub for politics and was home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Now, just about 7,500 people reside in the town, making Hillsborough the perfect low-key getaway from the hustle of the Triangle. Plan for a full day of exploring, with these picks to put on your agenda: 22 | CaryLiving.com

Drink: Volume Volume, a record store and bar combo, is the perfect place to spend a few hours perusing new and used vinyl while sipping on a beer from one of 11 taps (the twelfth tap is reserved for wine!) Try beers from near and far, like local Trophy Brewing, Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing, New Orleans’ NOLA Brewing, and Bell’s Brewery from Michigan. Being so close to Redeye, one of the leading indie music distributors, means their new release section is always fully stocked with the most soughtafter new records. Co-owners Tony Lopez and Nathan Andrews can help you find your next favorite record to grace your turntable.

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Listen: WHUP Tucked away on King Street, WHUP-LP reaches thousands of people each day, hitting people while they’re driving on 104.7 FM, streaming on demand at WHUPfm.org, and through the TuneIn app. The community-run radio station, founded in 2015, features highly specific shows showcasing each DJ’s passion for music. (All 80s country music on Sunday mornings, anyone?) Other shows feature live composers, all indie-rock, morning news, psychedelic tunes, and so much more. DJs are local musicians, community members, and—above all—music lovers. There is a show for everyone. Find the whole schedule, and donate to keep it going, at WHUPfm.org.

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Volunteer: PORCH Travel with a purpose! Spend the afternoon working with PORCH, an all-volunteer hunger-relief organization. Founded in 2011 by co-director Nancy Grebenkemper and her friend Claire Millar, the organization now serves almost 4,000 pounds of food monthly in more than 30 neighborhoods. Find a drop-off point for one of their monthly drives, or donate on their website. Volunteers (this could be you!) quickly get the food onto the tables of participating families, making an instant difference in the community. Codirector Elizabeth Dicker says, “I love the small town-ness of Hillsborough. Everyone seems to know their neighbor and looks out for them.” Join the community and spend the day helping others.

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Eat: Wooden Nickel The Wooden Nickel has been a Hillsborough mainstay since 2003. Order wings and one of their many craft beers on tap. Their beer may be from all ends of the country, but their meat is all local. They are dedicated to sustainable and free-roaming farming practices from meat suppliers in nearby Cedar Grove. The burgers just taste better that way! Don’t believe us? Just go try it! Check the daily specials board for treats like chili, shrimp tacos, and more.

See: Art Galleries Looking for the perfect piece of art to commemorate your day away? Hillsborough is home to many art galleries. Visit the ENO Gallery, Hillsborough Gallery of Art, and other artists’ studios, to discover your new favorite local artists. You’ll find paintings, sculptures, and other crafts that will really tie the room together. The perfect time to hit the galleries is on the last Friday of the month. Known as Last Friday Art Walk, the Hillsborough Arts Council throws a party and the 11 participating galleries stay open late to celebrate. PORCH

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Giving Back

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When hard-working families find themselves homeless, The Carying Place steps in. BY BETH PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DONOVAN BARNES / REEL PRODUCTION & PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

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10-minute drive down Kildaire Farm Road, past the abundance of businesses, restaurants, a hospital, excellent schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, and a vibrant downtown as the cherry on top, suggests a prosperous and thriving population. Cary is synonymous with success and is truly a nice place to live—and people searching for a positive quality of life move here daily. WaShawnta Taylor was one of those who came to Cary because she had heard it was a safe place to raise her children. She found the perfect house in a good neighborhood, and moved in under a rent-to-own agreement with the homeowner. She felt connected to the community and the kids were doing well in school. But the owner of the house where she and her children were living lost possession of the property, and WaShawnta and her children were suddenly homeless. Beautiful and thriving though Cary may be, there are people struggling. In other communities, the need is obvious. In Cary, it’s a little harder to find, but homelessness does exist. Leslie Covington of The Carying Place sees the need, and her heart’s desire is that the rest of us take notice, too. The Carying Place grew out of Dorcas Ministries, through the efforts of a man named Milton Douglass. Milton’s vision was to create a resource for homeless, working families that would equip them to “rescue themselves” out of homelessness. Though Milton has passed, his legacy of “love thy neighbor” lives on at The Carying Place. With years of experience in social work and church ministry, Leslie came on as executive director of The Carying Place in 2015. The daughter of a preacher, she grew up with some familiarity of having to struggle to make ends meet. Her father worked hard, but was often paid in milk, bread, and eggs. In her house—even though her family knew need—she was taught: “Everybody’s family, so you invite them to your table to eat.” With nowhere else to go, WaShawnta Taylor and her children left Cary to stay with a friend in Durham. Committed to giving her kids as much stability as possible, she drove every day from Durham to their school in Cary and back again. WaShawnta reached out to Dorcas Ministries, who suggested she contact The Carying Place. After an initial phone interview, she went before the board, where her case was examined. When it was determined that she was a good candidate, The Carying Place enrolled her in its intensive 16-week program. For those weeks, WaShawnta and her children lived—rent and utilities paid—in one of a handful of furnished housing units that The Carying Place has scattered around town. As part of the arrangement, they were required to attend weekly meetings at The Carying Place. At these meetings, after a meal provided by volunteers, the kids attended age-appropriate classes while WaShawnta met with a team of volunteers. To each meeting, WaShawnta brought her receipts from the week. The team helped her study her spending habits, showed her how to budget, and impressed on her

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the importance of accounting for every dollar. Though she wasn’t paying rent at that time, she was learning to put escrow money aside for housing and she began to save for emergencies. At the end of the 16-week program, she had saved enough for a deposit on a new place plus acquired life skills like time management, cooking, and meal planning to fit within her budget. Leslie refers to the intensive training period as “boot camp,” after which the graduates must secure housing for themselves, as WaShawnta did, but they may continue to attend monthly meetings. In the follow-up meetings, attendees continue to receive coaching that will help in their daily lives; topics covered include organizational skills, advocating for your children at school, and coping mechanisms like relaxation techniques and deep breathing. “Well-rounded is what we want our families to be. They need to learn to take care of themselves so that they can take care of their families,” Leslie explains, adding that any of us could have our lives turned upside down. Her prediction: Most of us are just three unfortunate life events from being in need. Divorce, cancer, illness,

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domestic violence, house fire—these and other sources of trauma can force a person to choose between paying the rent and paying for groceries. Leslie’s challenge to us is to think about the people in our community who might be struggling. Sometimes it’s our grocery checkers or our hairdressers. “It could be any of us,” she says. In the years since graduating from The Carying Place’s program, WaShawnta has continued to attend the monthly meetings and has also become involved as a peer helper. “The Carying Place has put me in a situation where I want to be able to pay it forward to other families. It has kept me grounded,” WaShawnta shares. “Anything they have going on, I’m there and I make sure to involve my kids. I push the fact that no matter how well we’re doing, there are always those less fortunate. It’s why we remain involved.” She and her children have been in their home for four years, and the kids have been able to stay in the same schools with their friends. Across its 26 years of operation, The Carying Place has helped more than 420 families rescue themselves out of homelessness. If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of working families struggling with homelessness, there are many ways to get involved. And Leslie’s advice: “Take your family with you. Teach them to be their brother’s and sister’s keeper.” For more information visit TheCaryingPlace.org/volunteer. 26 | CaryLiving.com

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Home Cooking Ingredients: 1 lb 2–3 Tbsp 1–2 tsp

new potatoes extra virgin olive oil sea salt black pepper garlic powder fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2. In a large pot, add the potatoes and just enough water to cover them plus a few inches. 3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 25 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool. 4. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with some coconut-oil spray. (Do not use parchment paper!) 5. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a large mug or a mason jar, gently press down on each potato until it flattens into a ½-inch thick disk. Be gentle. 6. Using a basting brush, brush some olive oil onto each potato. Follow with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 7. Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, until crispy. (Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.) Remove from oven and let cool.

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8. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley and some more salt and pepper.

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Tangy Sun-Dried Tomato

Aioli Sauce Ingredients: ¼ cup ½ cup 2 Tbsp ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ¼ tsp

sun-dried tomatoes (dry; not the ones soaking in oil) vegan mayonnaise freshly squeezed lemon juice chili powder Dijon mustard sea salt black pepper

Instructions: 1. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 10 minutes and then drain. This will help soften them. 2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes with the remaining sauce ingredients in a mini food processor or high-speed blender and blend until very smooth and creamy. 3. Drizzle the sauce on top of the crispy smashed potatoes, or serve as a dip.

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Community MARY BODMER AND HER DAUGHTER, GRACE, BOTH PARTICIPATE IN THE BUY NOTHING PROJECT.

PayWithout It Forward Spending a Penny BY KURT DUSTERBERG

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Founder, Crystal Hamm

iana Brown recalls the time that she had nothing in her wardrobe for an upcoming wedding. Her sister-in law, the bride-to-be, asked the women guests to wear navy blue dresses to match the wedding party, and Brown wasn’t excited about buying something new. “I’m not a dress person,” Brown says. So the Apex resident turned to her local Buy Nothing Project group, hoping to find a fit. Sure enough, 22-year-old Grace Bodmer had a prom dress in the right color and size. “I didn’t really want to get rid of it,” Bodmer jokes. “But I wasn’t planning on ever going back to a high school prom.” So Brown got a fancy dress and Bodmer cleared a bit of closet space, and no money changed hands. That’s the way the Buy Nothing Project works. In communities all over the Triangle, the organization has groups that work on the model of a hyper-local gift economy. The idea is simple: Post anything you would like to give away, lend, or share, and ask for anything you would like to receive for free or borrow. The communities are hosted on Facebook groups. Once an item is posted, other members can request the item, explaining their interest or need. The giver is encouraged to take some time before choosing who receives the items. Making a thoughtful choice is part of building relationships within communities. “We have a simmer time to allow everyone to be considered and participate, not just the first person to claim an item,” says Brown, a paralegal who works in Raleigh. “It creates a bond between people that you’re not just giving things off to a donation site. It’s going to a person who is going to use it.” The Buy Nothing Project has taken root in the Triangle, with six communities in Raleigh, four in Cary, and three in Apex. Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina each have one. There are hundreds across the United States, as well as groups in 30 countries. Residents can join only the community in which they fit geographically. Admins, like Brown, moderate the groups, approving new members and making sure everyone follows the guidelines. Some members look to the Buy Nothing Project for the chance to list unwanted items, while others are motivated by need. Sometimes it can be both. Elizabeth Dillingham, an admin for the Northwest Raleigh group, is in a tough spot. Her husband, Jamie, was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. “It’s been a very rough road,” she says. “Life has been difficult for us.” Dillingham has acquired some mobility items from group listings so her husband can maintain his independence around the house. “I haven’t told a lot of people [in the group] about my husband being sick,” she says. But in a time of tremendous difficulty, her sense of gratitude has helped her think about others. “I’m so appreciative of the things that friends and family and coworkers have done for me,” says Dillingham, a special education teacher at Pine Hollow Middle School. “I wanted to find a way where I could pay it forward to others. I want to bless other people’s lives with things they need if they’re having a hard time. We don’t have extra money to donate, but when I clean out my closet, I’m sure there’s somebody somewhere who needs a waffle maker or clothes or moving boxes.”

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The Buy Nothing Project enables giving as well as receiving.

While the Buy Nothing Project allows people to stretch their budget, most of the members take part in both the give and take. Grace Bodmer is a nursing student at Wake Tech Community College. She lives at home with her parents, where she is transitioning her room to reflect her adult tastes. “I’ve redone my bedroom and gotten rid of some of my teenage things that were hard to let go of,” Bodmer says. “That’s been nice, finding someone else who’s in that stage of life who would appreciate those things.” As she gives away some items from her past, she’s on the lookout for things she might need in the future. “I’ve recently found an interest in cooking, so it’s nice to get cooking gadgets,” she says. “I’ve gotten some things for the in-between stage like small furniture.” Bodmer’s activity on the platform got the attention of her mother, Mary Bodmer, who also now participates. She recently had to clean out her parents’ home, and she has taken comfort in knowing some sentimental items are now in the hands of her neighbors. “I love that it’s hyper-local, and I like the fact that I can pick who receives it,” Mary says. “It makes you feel like you are getting to know your community. There are stories why people want something or why they are giving something. It makes you feel really good about gifting as well as receiving. I feel honored when I get chosen for something.” After participants have listed items and selected someone to receive them, the two parties usually make arrangements for porch pickups. In the Bodmer household, all the sorting and listing can lead to some hasty postings. “Sometimes I see Grace posting stuff of mine that I still use,” Mary says with

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a laugh, recalling a workout shirt that almost got away. “She’s much more of a minimalist than I am. If I haven’t used something, she’s ready to get rid of it.” Carla Timmerberg Austin is a co-admin with Dillingham in Raleigh. In their group of 237, she keeps an eye out for items suited to her two young children. She recently found a raincoat. “I’m pretty frugal and don’t usually buy anything new for my kids,” she explains. As for the admin duties, she says most members play be the rules. “I’ve never had any problem with anyone being mean or uncivil,” she says. “It’s just a good free group.” Business is booming in many communities, including Brown’s group in Apex. In the month of November, the 1,500 members posted almost 3,500 items. Among the many typical exchanges, Brown oversees occasional interactions that bring out the best in people. “There have been a couple members we’ve had who were leaving domestic violence situations,” Brown says. “They had nothing. We’ve gathered certain types of items without specifically naming that person and delivered the items to them.” The good deeds are highlights for any Buy Nothing Project groups, but the everyday exchanges add a layer of familiarity that strengthens relationships among community members. “It’s amazing to see how many people are in need and don’t have anything to go to,” Brown says. “There’s a lot of good stuff out there, and people just want to give back.” For more information, visit BuyNothingProject.org.

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Living Well

Here’s to a

HEALTHY New Year

Local spots where you can eat for wellness.

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

With a new year comes the opportunity to welcome growth, a fresh start, and an open mind. For many of us, eating healthy tops our lists of things we wish to achieve over the next 365 days— and with local juice bars and health-conscious eateries in town, it makes it that much easier to attain. Whether you’re looking for a superfood smoothie after a grueling workout, a filling salad for lunch, or fresh-squeezed juices for a juice cleanse, these shops have just what you need! CaryLiving.com 34 34 || CaryLiving.com

DICED Shoppes of Kildaire, Cary Parkside Town Commons, West Cary Oberlin Court, Raleigh With locations in Cary and Raleigh, DICED has become a popular lunch spot for many—and it’s clear to see why. Their colorful salads, flavor-packed wraps, and nutritious grain bowls provide a filling and delicious lunch. Accent your meal with one of their handcrafted dressings—made and crafted in-house with no refined sugars, real food ingredients, and an olive oil blend. Select a salad, wrap, or grain bowl from 15 combinations, including the Avocado BLT, Shrimp & Grains, and Spicy Thai, or craft your own.

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Clean Juice Park West Village, Morrisville A certified-organic juice bar, Clean Juice is serving up acai bowls, juices, coldpressed bottles and shots, smoothies, Greenoa bowls, cleanses, and more. Oh, and did we mention their seasonal menu? Stop in for a taste of their winter menu with items such as The Cranjam Toast, The Chocolate Cherry One smoothie, The Red Velvet Latte, or The Winter Bowl, which is packed with organic cherries, plus several other choices that will leave your taste buds craving more.

716 Slash Pine Drive, Cary This full-service vegan juicery and eatery has something for everyone— kids included! From cold-pressed raw juices and superfruit blends to vegan waffles and the Impossible Burger, Pure Juicery Bar is a great spot to visit when you’re in the Cary area. Not sure what to order? Don’t sweat it! You also have the option to create your own superfruit bowl. Their top seller is the Lean & Green smoothie, made with spinach, kale, banana, vegan vanilla protein, and almond milk.

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JuiceVibes Shoppes of Kildaire, Cary JuiceVibes was founded seven years ago in Clayton; its second location recently opened at the Shoppes of Kildaire in Cary. Guests can enjoy fresh-squeezed juices, superfood smoothies, salads, acai and pitaya bowls, and the ever-so-popular avocado toast. It’s beneficial to know all items on the menu are completely customizable, aimed at meeting your specific health goals and needs. Not to mention they also make their own peanut butter, almond butter, and apple juice. Try their most popular fresh-squeezed juice, the Landshark, or a few of their best-selling signature smoothies: Blondie, All Hail to Kale, or the Golden Lion. Stay tuned for a Raleigh location coming soon!

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No, we don’t live in the UK, but if the recent Downton Abbey movie left you yearning for yet more of the historical drama, you’re in luck! The Biltmore Estate in Asheville is playing host to the Crawleys in Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. This immersive exhibition features a collection of the show’s props, highlighting the fashions, locations, and historic events of the time period, in addition to interactive elements connecting you to the characters. Complete your experience with a stay at one of the estate’s two hotels to enjoy Biltmore as it was originally intended—as an overnight guest! The exhibition runs through April 7th.

Add a quirky touch to your winter ski trip with a stop at Sapphire Valley’s Outhouse Races on February 15th. What is an outhouse race, you ask? Well, imagine watching someone dressed in a crazy outfit climb into a decorated outhouse built on skis, sit on a toilet seat, and fly down the slopes—all while attempting to stay upright without crashing into the banks. The creatively decorated outhouses are equipped with a toilet seat and toilet paper—and the more outlandish the participant’s costume, the better. Past participants have included themes like “Who Cut the Cheese,” “Redneck Wishing Well,” and “Party Poopers.” Free to watch, the Outhouse Races are a spirited event full of creativity and humor. For more information, visit DiscoverJacksonNC. com/calendar-event/outhouse-races.

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Dining

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IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR CHILD’S PARTY THE BEST EVER!

For a child, not many things beat the excitement of receiving a birthday invitation in the mail with their name on it. But gone are the days of handwritten notes with a simple “who, what, where.” Also gone are the days when the only choices for “where” were McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese, or the roller skating rink. As we’ve evolved to evites and texts, we’ve also welcomed a gold mine of options for unique party themes and venues. Whether you prefer to invite the madness into your home, or kick the party out of your house, we’ve got you covered, and our Cupcake-o-Meter on the next page will help you budget. 50 | CaryLiving.com

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Bring the Party to You There are many plusses to throwing a birthday party at home, with cost certainly being one. Birthday parties at home can cost as little or as much as your budget allows and offer the flexibility of being able to invite as few or as many guests as you wish. If you have the room and don’t mind your house being ransacked, then this option is perfect for you. Choose a theme and run with it. Using Pinterest as your guide, let your creative juices flow! If the weather forecast is on your side, consider an outdoor free-for-all complete with water guns, a pirate treasure hunt, or a kickball game. No matter the theme, kids simply love seeing where their friends live, so an at-home party will be sure to please. Here are some ideas to consider if you’d like to stay close to home:

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Would your child be stoked to meet his or her favorite superhero, or tickled pink to hug a real-life princess? Then Fairytale Dreamer is a perfect choice for you! With more than 45 characters, you’re sure to find one that would make your child’s day! Costumed characters bring magical fairytales and imaginary friends to life. FairytaleDreamer.org

Bake the cupcakes ahead of the party and have a table set up with one cupcake on each plate. Each child can decorate their own cupcake with icing, sprinkles, candies, and lots of imagination. Then have an adult or older child judge, just like they do on TV. Added perk: No need for an expensive birthday cake, because the children can eat their own creations!

It’s bumper boats meets hamster wheel! Imagine the smiles and laughter as the kids climb into a giant inflatable ball and race against friends. Triangle Knockerball brings the fun to you, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. KnockerballTriangle.com

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Happy Campers Is your child begging for a sleepover, but you’re begging to avoid the hassle of setting it all up? Let Happy Camper do all the legwork for you. They’ll bring cozy setups for indoor spaces or all that’s needed for an outdoor campout. Happy Camper parties come complete with teepees, floor pillows, a popcorn machine, movie projector, and other festive adornments depending on your little camper’s party theme. HappyCamperParties.com

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Pancakes & Pajamas Brunch Is your child a tad too young for sleepovers, or you’d simply like to avoid the hassle of an overnighter? Invite friends over for brunch instead! Ask guests to wear their favorite pajamas and bring along their favorite teddy, and serve them pancakes.

Faces of Fun What kid doesn’t like to be transformed into an animal or superhero at the drop of a hat (or paintbrush, as it is)? Mimi the Clown has been bringing smiles and laughter to birthday parties and events in the Triangle for over 20 years. With face painting, balloon twisting, inflatable rentals, and carnival games, you’re sure to have a party to remember with The Melody Maker. TheMelodyMaker.net

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At-home parties are loads of fun, but the set-up, clean-up, and overall stress of having kids destroying your house might not seem like a treat. If the thought of having a party at home doesn’t fill you with delight, perhaps it’s time to consider the range of choices that Wake County has to offer.

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Play Fearless Kids leap with excitement over trampolines, so they’ll definitely jump at the chance to have a party at Defy Apex. Defy is perfect for kids of all ages, as well as adults who are young at heart, so bounce on over! Defy.com

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Cooking Creations Measuring, mixing, baking, oh my! Head to Flour Power to show off your inner Iron Chef and enjoy the fun of cooking with friends without the mess. With themes such as Pizza Palooza, Sweet Treats, and Grosser than Gross, your child is sure to find something to satisfy their taste buds. Stir up some fun at one of the many locations throughout the Triangle. FlourPowerStudios.com 54 | CaryLiving.com

Climb and zip through the treetops with your pals at TreeRunner Adventure Park, where you’ll find 70 exciting obstacles and zip lines, with three difficulty levels and seven different courses. No matter your experience level, fitness ability, or age, there is fun to be had for all at TreeRunner. TreeRunnerRaleigh.com

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Make a Masterpiece Unleash your child’s inner Picasso at Pinot’s Palette. Kids’ painting classes celebrate your child’s creativity, and with locations throughout the Triangle, Pinot’s Palette is convenient for all. Experienced instructors guide the children through the painting, and their masterpieces go home as a keepsake of the fun. PinotsPalette.com

Bring On the Ninjas Let your child live out their inner karate kid and bring your party to Championship Martial Arts. Located in Tryon Village, kids can learn basic martial arts moves in a real dojo (martial arts school), and you can relax and enjoy the party. CMA-Cary.com

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What you need to know to master the art and science of recycling in 2020.

e’ve all been there. Standing between the trash can and the recycling bin trying to figure out where to place an item. Searching the item for clues, then finally Googling: “Is a No. 2 plastic tub recyclable?” Hundreds of conflicting results appear. What’s a conscientious citizen to do? Trash it? Recycle it? Clean it? Ask the waste gods for guidance? It’s enough to make anyone confused. But wait! There’s hope. “Recycling isn’t intuitive, but it doesn’t have to be frustrating,” says Sara Davarbakhsh, Wake County environmental program coordinator. And the best place to start is with the fundamental question: Why recycle? John Roberson, solid waste management director for Wake County, says recycling is important for several reasons. Mainly it provides the ability to reduce our dependence upon virgin materials like wood and metals. And the more we recycle, the less we put in landfills. Waste is something everyone should consider. Collectively we contribute to the problem—a lot. On average, each Wake County resident produces five pounds of waste per day. With a booming population, recycling is more essential than ever. For years the U.S. sent recyclables to China. But in 2018, China cut back on the amount of materials they were importing. Almost instantly the market for recyclables changed and local waste facilities had to adjust. “Wake County is paying more to recycle than we are to dispose of it, but that’s something we are willing to do because we believe recycling is that important,” Roberson says. Worth the cost and worth the time, most would agree, but few understand

the many steps involved in the process: Once recyclables leave the curbside, they are taken to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) where workers pre-sort items by hand on a conveyer belt. Next, items pass through a series of mechanisms that further sort by using gravity, magnets, eddy currents, and optical sorters. Afterward, the like materials are baled and shipped to companies that reuse or recycle that material. Wishful Recycling Here’s a sobering statistic: Approximately 20 percent of material received at the Sonoco MRF in Raleigh must be landfilled because it is not recyclable. Chelsea Arey, Wake County environmental program coordinator, says people want to do good by recycling everything. She calls this “wishful recycling.” The reality is that some things are not practical to put in your bin. Tiny scraps of paper blow away, and small items clog the machinery. “Place anything smaller than your palm in the trash [instead of recycling],” Arey advises, and be practical in thinking about what could be recycled. Strange things show up at the MRF: bowling balls, hypodermic needles, Christmas lights, and car parts—all of which are no-nos. When a non-recyclable item gets placed in with recyclables itadds to the cost, and it can also contaminate materials that end up being rejected by vendors. According to a recent Wake County waste characterization study, more than 60 percent of the waste sent to landfills could have been recycled or composted. If each of us does our part, we can change the amount of items sent to landfills. It’s perfectly okay to start JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

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Recycling Rules PAPER, CARTONS, AND CARDBOARD Keep paper dry; it’s hard to recover if it’s soaked. No shreds or scraps

GLASS Only bottles and jars are accepted. No broken glass or mirrors.

PLASTICS Think shapes, not numbers. Jugs, bottles, tubs, and jars are recyclable. Labels stay on.

LIDS Place lids back on plastic bottles and tubs if you have them. Don’t recycle any lids separately. Toss pump-type lids.

PLASTIC BAGS AND STRETCHY PLASTIC WRAPS The answer is yes, but recycle with caution! (Think cling wrap, bubble wrap, and baggies.) Place these in the bins found at grocery stores. Do NOT mix with curbside recycling. Stretchy plastics are the No. 1 recycling contaminant.

small. Arey suggests residents choose to focus on a few items.; once you get these down, step up your game. Roberson and his waste management team recognize that recycling can be confusing. They are working with local cities and towns to create more uniform guidelines. However, the overall message is that we need to reduce the amount of disposable items we purchase in the first place. You know the drill: Reduce, Reuse, Repair. And then, if necessary, recycle correctly. “When in doubt, throw it out,” Roberson says. “Even better: When in doubt, do your research. Spend an extra minute to make sure what you put in that recycling container is actually recyclable.”

METALS Cans are good. Aluminum foil and trays without food residue can go, too.

TIPS CLOTHING Apex and Raleigh partner with Simple Recycling to keep unwanted clothing and accessories out of the landfill by providing free curbside recycling. Individuals are also encouraged to donate items to charity shops or drop off at one of Wake County’s Multi-Material Recycling Facilities, and they’ll donate the items for you.

Rinse glass, plastics, and cans; they don’t have to be spotless.

MOST-ASKED QUESTION The infamous peanut butter jar? Remove globs, rinse, and try to get all the water out.

KEEP IT SIMPLE Don’t bag any recyclables.

ELECTRONICS Accepted at Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facilities. Vendors will sell functioning computers and electronics, or sort components into metals, plastic, and wood to be reused or recycled.

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Sharing Substance

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ESTEEMED TRIANGLE RESTAURATEURS BRING THE HOSPITALITY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA TO CARY.

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hen bu•ku closed its doors in downtown Raleigh at the end of 2018, many wondered what would be next for the beloved restaurant and its staff. Luckily, they wouldn’t have to travel far to get a taste of – their new adventure—ko•än. Nestled in the former An Cuisines space – in Cary, ko•än brings a unique dining experience with Zen-like ambiance and the flavors of Southeast Asia. Owner Sean Degnan and executive chef Drew Smith, both former bu•ku heads, have taken the lead on the new concept. The space might hold a new restaurant, but it still holds a piece of the past, “We decided this space needed to be part of An still—we just spruced it up a bit,” Degnan explains. With a beautiful frame to start with, they teamed up with Tactile, an architectural and design practice in Raleigh, to help accentuate the existing space. They brought the setting to life with greenery (a living wall now provides the perfect backdrop to their spacious bar), rich wood, and tons of light, transforming the restaurant into something modern and crisp with a sense of tranquility. Throughout the process, one goal remained: to bring the simple flavors from Southeast Asia to North Carolina. – The menu at ko•än is inspired by Smith’s time spent abroad in Asia, traveling to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond. Eating pho in Vietnam and street food in Thailand was the lightbulb that ignited his drive to explore the culinary world in the first place. After returning home to the States, Smith began working at bu•ku as a server, and eventually worked his way into the kitchen by preparing salads during lunch. Progressing forward, Smith opened bu•ku in Wake Forest and their sister restaurant, so•ca, serving as the executive chef and building great teams each time along the way. “This is the third restaurant in three years that we have opened, and it’s always a new set of challenges,” Smith says. “It’s interesting to see how we can do it better every time, and I think that’s our goal in this business; to always be improving and always be learning.” JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

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The enticing menu features standout dishes including the Pho, with shaved wagyu short rib, rice noodles, herbs, marrow oil, and a fragrant broth. It’s so popular they’re making close to 22 gallons of it every day. I suggest starting the meal with the Lobster Gyoza, a small plate of savory dumplings, or the fan favorite Cauliflower— battered, fried, and tossed in a sweet soy sauce— which was inspired by Chef Smith’s love for Chinese food, specifically the classic General Tso’s Chicken. Then find your way to the larger plates, such as the Singapore Chicken Rice or the – popular ko•än Duck—all meant for sharing. But the dishes aren’t the only things being shared. Throughout the restaurant you’ll find community tables in each room, a welcoming concept that has become a tradition in Degnan’s family. His father’s side of the family would always set an extra place at the table every night for dinner. “You just expect that someone is going to bring someone home, so you cook for a little bit more and set for a little bit more,” he says. “It just became this international table.” The public tables allow guests to walk in and sit anytime, as there is always room for one more. Another thoughtful feature includes portable wall dividers, used to create semi-private areas throughout the restaurant. Diners also have the opportunity to request an omakase dinner— a Japanese phrase meaning “I’ll leave it up to you.”

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The room serves as almost an entirely separate restaurant, with guests relying on the chef to select five to seven courses paired with wine,Japanese beer, or sake. The restaurant recently rolled out its lunch service, featuring a menu packed with Miso Soup, a Sesame Seared Salmon bowl, and Kim’s Bahn Mi—complete with Vietnamese meatballs, pickled carrots, cilantro, jalapeño, sambal aioli, and pho broth. Smith also plans on expanding their vegan and vegetarian options beyond the meat substitutes that are currently offered. But if there’s one thing that won’t change, it’s the passion staff members have for the people they serve, and the mission to bring inspired Southeast Asian cuisine to Cary.

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Fried Chicken Ingredients The Chicken 2 lbs 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp ½ cup 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 2–3 cups

chicken wings (tofu or seitan work well also) garlic powder ginger powder rice wine vinegar Kosher salt black pepper potato starch (any Asian market will have this)

The Sauce 3 cups 1 cup ½ cup ½ cup ¼ cup 2 Tbsp water

gochujang (Korean red pepper paste, sold in little red tubs at Asian markets.) ketchup soy sesame oil brown sugar rice wine vinegar to consistency

Instructions 1. Rinse chicken under cold water and place in a zip-top bag. Add remaining ingredients for chicken, except for the potato starch, and marinate for 1 hour. (You can skip this step, but it makes for some awesome wings!) 2. While that’s marinating, combine all of the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl; whisk well, and set aside. 3. After an hour, rinse chicken again and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the potato starch and toss to coat. 4. In a cast iron pan or deep fryer, bring 1 inch of vegetable or peanut oil to 350°F. 5. Add the chicken in batches and cook until light golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. 6. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Bring the oil back up to 350°F and fry the chicken again, this time until a probe thermometer reads 165°F internal temperature. 7. Drain excess oil again, and season with Kosher salt. 8. Toss wings with sauce and a pinch of sesame seeds or scallions, and chow down! These will be the crispiest wings you have ever eaten!

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African AWAZÉ CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Road Cary | 919.377.2599

American ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL 1195 W. Chatham Street Cary | 919.481.4434 1700 Center Street Apex | 919.372.5383 711 N. Main Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.762.7731 AbbeyRoadNC.com ACADEMY STREET BISTRO 200 S Academy Street Cary | 919.377.0509 APEX WINGS RESTAURANT & PUB 518 E. Williams Street | Apex 919.387.0082 | ApexWings.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 E. Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.7675 | AviatorBrew.com AVIATOR TAP HOUSE 600 E. Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.8826 | AviatorBrew.com

DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Drive Morrisville | 919.380.3087 DimSumHouseMorrisville.com EIGHTY8 ASIAN BISTRO 1077 Darrington Drive | Cary 919.377.0152 | Eighty8Bistro.com GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Road Cary | 919.363.6636 GenkiRestaurantSushi.com GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Road Cary | 919.859.8998 GingerAsianCuisine.com GOJI BISTRO 100 Maynard Crossing Court | Cary 919.466.8888 | GojiBistro.us HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Parkway | Fuquay-Varina 919.552.8899 HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Place Morrisville | 919.462.9899 JJ CAFE 2143 Ten Ten Road | Apex 919.367.8686 | JJCafeApex.com

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KASHIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 309 Crossroads Boulevard | Cary 919.851.7101 | Kashin.com

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BAAN THAI 758 W. Williams Street | Apex 919.629.6399 | BaanThaiApex.com

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NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.567.0887 | NilsCafe.Weebly.com

BAGELS PLUS 100 Dickens Road | Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4980 | BagelsPlusFuquay.com

CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook Street | Raleigh 919.828.5932 | CateringWorks.com

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BRIGS 1225 NW Maynard Road Cary | 919.481.9300

DONOVAN’S DISH 800 W. Williams Street | Suite 112 | Apex 919.651.8309 | DonovansDish.com

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ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E. Millbrook Road | Raleigh 919.850.2340 | RockyTopCatering.com

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FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road | Morrisville 984.888.5454 | FountCoffee.com

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EGGS UP GRILL 1436 N. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.285.4463 | EggsUpGrill.com

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FRESCA CAFÉ & GELATO 302 Colonades Way | Cary 919.851.8171 | FrescaCafe.com

STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S. Main Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.557.2237 | StickBoyFuquay.com

FAMOUS TOASTERY 316 Colonades Way Cary | 919.655.1971

PEPPERS MARKET & SANDWICH SHOP 2107 Grace Park Drive | Morrisville 919.380.7002 | PeppersMrkt.com

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SUGAR BUZZ BAKERY 1231 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.238.7224 | SugarBuzzBakery.com

304 Grand Hill Place Holly Springs | 919.552.3102 FamousToastery.com

NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI 2050 Kildaire Farm Road | Cary 919.851.9050 | NewYorkBagelsAndDeli.com

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French REY’S 1130 Buck Jones Road Cary | 919.380.0122

German DER BIERGARTEN 1080 Darrington Drive | Cary 919.459.5874 | BiergartenCary.com

Indian BAWARCHI GRILL & SPIRITS 800 W. Williams Street | Apex 919.363.9000 | BawarchiApex.com BIRYANI MAXX INDIAN CUISINE 590 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.377.0346 BiryaniMaxxIndianCuisine.com BIRYANI XPRX (EXPRESS) 748-A E. Chatham Street | Cary 919.377.1801 | BiryaniXprx.com CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S. Drive | Cary 919.234.1264 | CilantroIndia.com HIMALAYAN NEPALI CUISINE 746 E. Chatham Street Cary | 919.466.0550 HimalayanNepaliCuisine.com HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Drive Morrisville | 919.924.0503 HyderabadHouse.net

Irish DOHERTY’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 5490 Apex Peakway Apex | 919.387.4100 DohertysIrishPubNC.com TRALI IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 3107 Grace Park Drive Morrisville | 919.651.9083 TraliIrishPub.com

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GARIBALDI TRATTORIA 900 N. Main Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.552.8868 GaribaldiTrattoria.com

LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Drive Cary | 919.468.7229

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MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Road | Apex 919.363.2228 | MammaMiaNC.com

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BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329 N. Harrison Avenue | Cary 919.460.1300 | Bosphorus-NC.com

ROMA’S ITALIAN 203 N. Harrison Avenue | Cary 919.468.1111 | RomasItalian.net

JASMIN MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO 1109 Ledsome Lane | Cary 919.469.1112 | JasminBistro.com

RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 1055 Pine Plaza Drive Cary | 919.446.6333

LA SHISH MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 908 NE Maynard Road | Cary 919.388.8330 | LaShish.net

Mexican ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway | Apex 919.362.7363 | ArandasMexCuisine.com

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MEDITERRA GRILL 108 Grand Hill Place | Holly Springs 919.762.7851 | MediterraNC.com

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EL LOBO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1311 E. Broad Street Fuquay-Varina | 919.557.9540

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20 EVENTS NOT TO MISS IN 2020

Chinese Lantern Festival January 1–12 / 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary will once again be transformed into a magnificent setting with the return of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, featuring all-new lanterns. BoothAmphitheatre.com Mutts & Marshmallows January 11 / 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary This fun run offers four races to choose from, and everyone who finishes the race gets a great mug with all the hot chocolate they can drink. All funds from dog entries go to support the SPCA of Wake County. RunSignup.com/ Race/NC/Cary/MuttsAndMarshmallows MLK Dreamfest Celebration January 18–20 / Throughout Cary The Town of Cary recognizes and celebrates the life, work, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr each year with several programs, which are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. TownOfCary.org

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Cirque de Vol February 29, 7pm 123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina Join Raleigh–based Cirque de Vol for a fun-filled evening of awe-inspiring circus spectacles, where amazing feats of strength, grace, comedy, and beauty abound! For all ages. Fuquay-Varina.org

Tobacco Road Marathon March 15 / 200 Brooks Park Lane, Cary The Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon are the first of their kind to embrace the Town of Cary. All proceeds go to charity. TobaccoRoadMarathon.com Art in Bloom March 19–22 / 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh This annual festival of art and flowers takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The event features more than 50 floral masterpieces, each created by a world-class designer and inspired by a piece of art in the museum’s collection. NCArtMuseum.org Cary’s Downtown Chowdown April 19 & July 12 / Academy Street, Cary Enjoy a food-filled afternoon along Academy Street in downtown Cary. Taste some of the best food in the Triangle, enjoy cool beverages from craft beer and wine vendors, and relax to the music of great local performers. TownOfCary.org

Brewgaloo April 24–25 / 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Brewgaloo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh, is North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival, featuring local beer, food trucks, live music, vendors, and the best of all things local. ShopLocalRaleigh.org Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival April 25, 9am–5pm / 801 High House Road, Cary Celebrate the annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary’s 310-acre urban park. Spring Daze features over 170 North Carolina artists, entertainment on four stages, delicious festival food, and Cary’s annual Earth Day celebration. TownOfCary.org NC Beer Mile May 21 / 202 E Cedar Street, Cary Running is more fun with beer! It’s simple: drink one cup of beer, run a quarter mile, and repeat four times. Costumes are highly encouraged. NCBeerMile.com

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Pimento Cheese Festival June 6 / Academy Street, Cary Food trucks will line Academy Street to serve their regular menus, along with new dishes featuring a Southern delicacy: pimento cheese! Enjoy live music at Cary’s Downtown Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants. TownOfCary.org Independence Day Celebration July 4 / 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary A Triangle tradition! Head out to Koka Booth Amphitheatre and salute to the red, white, and blue. Enjoy the ice cream eating contest, fireworks, live music, magic shows, rides, and food vendors. BoothAmphitheatre.com Ice Cream Social Third Sunday in July / 104 Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina Any day is a good day to eat ice cream! Head to the Fuquay Mineral Spring Park to celebrate National Ice Cream Day and the town of Fuquay-Varina. Free ice cream, iced tea, and lemonade will be served. Fuquay-Varina.org Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival August 22–23 / Academy Street, Cary This two-day event will feature over 300 artists, live music, children’s activities, and a variety of food and drink vendors. TownOfCary.org

Apex PeakFest First Saturday in May / N Salem Street, Apex Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, each year on the first Saturday in May. Historical downtown Apex is transformed into a spectacular street fair, featuring over 200 vendors, food, rides, street performers, plenty of live music, and dance acts. ApexNC.org TurtleFest Second Saturday in May, 1–4pm / 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs This free event held at Bass Lake Park features live animals, music, free carnival games, and a scavenger hunt. HollySpringsNC.us Bond Brothers 5K September 26 / 202 E Cedar Street, Cary Join Bond Brothers Beer Company for their third annual 5K for charity, followed by a block party at the brewery. This year the race will be teaming up with CAPTRUST Community Foundation to raise money for CORRAL. BondBrothers5K.com N.C. State Fair October 15–25 / 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh Celebrate everything that is uniquely North Carolina at the N.C. State Fair, taking place in 2020 from October 15th–25th. Guests can enjoy food, vendors, rides, games, livestock shows, live music, and fireworks. NCStateFair.org Christmas on Salem Street First weekend in December / Downtown Apex This three-day event includes a pancake breakfast, Christmas tree lighting, Christmas parade, and a historical home tour. ApexNC.org

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Sightings

URBAN MINISTRIES’ STONE SOUP SUPPER

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY HOSTS MIX, MINGLE & ‘MARY’MENT MARYment was in the air when Zenn Plastic Surgery celebrated their annual Mix, Mingle & MARYment open house event— a fun-filled party featuring great swag for the many guests who attended.

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Members of our staff enjoyed tasting soups from Raleigh’s top restaurants at Urban Ministries of Wake County’s 15th annual Stone Soup Supper fundraiser. Congratulations to the “Soup”-erior chefs of the evening—Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant with their Brunswick Stew, and BRAISE Contemporary Southern with their Jerk Chicken Corn Chowder. The event raised more than $107,000 to support the organization’s missions.

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Our new expansion is complete and we’d love to celebrate you in it. Come in for a consultation with one of our stylists and book to begin your new year in authentic style. 1061 Darrington Drive | Cary 919.650.2324 | TrinitiSalon.com

Juicehaus (Opening soon) Juicehaus is an innovative, family-owned juice joint with a unique approach: combining raw natural products to support the body’s biochemistry and essential body systems. With decades of combined experience and access to new information on health and nutrition, Juicehaus’ mission is to be your partner in leading the most purposeful life possible. “Let thy food be thy medicine” —Hypocrites 509 Broad Street | Fuquay-Varina 919.396.5588 | Juicehaus.org

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Kaleidoscope Living

CHERRY LEMONADE

Artist: SHERRI LEEDER Sherri Leeder’s whimsical and surreal digital artwork seeks to amuse and bemuse. Her collages often center on an inspiration piece—maybe a scrap of an old advertisement, a textile pattern, or an engraving from an antique book. From there a story is built up in layers of altered photographs, vintage ephemera, and digital painting. Sherri calls western Wake home. Her works can be found at the Cary Gallery of Artists and 311 Gallery in Raleigh. Visit SherriLeeder.com to see more of her work.

“Color and texture are important tools used to illustrate ideas born in daydreams,” notes artist Sherri Leeder. Her collages are created using an image manipulation program, which allows nearly unlimited possibilities to bend graphic elements into new realities.

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