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Summer Sassy SUBSTANCE & STYLE

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Publisher’s Letter

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here’s a whole generation of fashion followers who likely remember the days when we shopped for sport. It was a thing.

Hit all the stores; shop ‘til we drop. Do it weekly, whether searching for random bargains or something special.

Then our millennial kids grew up and taught us some important lessons: Like live for experiences, not things.

Replace those impulsive choices with more intentional decisions.

In this and every issue, you’ll find stories on giving back and making a difference in our community as well as editorial about the season’s latest fashion and great restaurants to visit.

That’s because our fascination with all that’s new and fun in no way diminishes our commitment or passion for helping others, living more sustainably, and dedicating time and resources to make our communities the world it should be.

OUTFIT ON COVER: Printed halter jumpsuit, $54 Stretch bracelet, $28 Swagger Boutique / Raleigh and Cary

So mark your calendars to attend the annual Tour d’Coop, a fundraiser that supports Urban Ministries (page 16), or schedule a time to better understand and support our ecosystem by signing on as a citizen scientist (see story on page 22 about the Prairie Ridge Ecostation).

You’ll also want to take time to savor our summer fashion feature—with some of the most dramatic fashion photos ever from downtown Raleigh. Thanks to The Dillon for inviting us into its phenom setting, and to our friends at Foster’s Auto for wheeling in their classic car and truck. #Too.Much.Fun! While the setting and the cars almost stole the show, one of the best aspects of this fashion feature is that it reflects the reality and the authenticity of how our closets come together. You’ll find outfits and accessories from all across Wake County— an eclectic mix from fashion-forward boutiques and local entrepreneurs.

Nowadays—instead of shopping for sport—I find we’re more often shopping the market and looking to local merchants for what’s stylish and distinctively different from all those mass merchandising brands. Today’s trends tell us to bring together a wardrobe assortment from various shops so we can personalize our outfits to reflect our mood on any given day. Even when an entire outfit is purchased from a single store, inevitably there’s some playful mixing and matching with other pieces after it arrives home.

Whether your personal tastes veer sassy, sophisticated, or a combination of both, shopping local is another way to support our community.

Bring on the summer sizzle!

Cheers,

Brammer strappy sandals with block heels by Qupid, $55 Holl & Main Boutique / Morrisville Metallic leather earrings, $38 Oxford Green / Lafayette Village

Connie Gentry Editor / Publisher

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Summer Fashion The season’s styles are sassy and sophisticated.

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Ice Cream Favorites Sweeten your day with a cold local cone.

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Waterfall Adventures Spectacular scenery and hiking across our state.

Photo by Joe Reale

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Photo by Matt Williams Photography

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Urban Nesting Our annual Tour d’Coop is the

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largest on the East Coast.

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Home Cooking Black Lentil Salad is healthy and seasonal.

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Made from Scratch Taste Buds Kitchen in Apex

is a perfect date night.

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Education Become a citizen scientist at

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Photo by Richard Cox

Home Refresh The decluttering craze that’s

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become a Netflix rave has

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Photo by Farid Sani

the Prairie Ridge Ecostation.

come to Cary.

Celebrity Chef Comes Home Vicious Fishes makes a gourmet splash in Fuquay-Varina.

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Social Scene

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FACES of West Wake

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Sister Cities

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Healthy You

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Home Styler

101 Out & About

Sponsored Content

Events and Dining Guide

110 New Around Town 113 Sightings 114 Kaleidoscope Living

54 FACES of West Wake (continued) 81 FACES of West Wake (continued) 94 Financial Focus 96 Polished Impressions 98 Raising the Bar

Cover photo by Joe Reale.

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Social Scene

Let’s Connect!

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

The Corner Tavern and Grill in Cary is home to live music and dynamite burgers—but don’t count out their appetizers. Just check out this cheesy artichoke spinach dip.

Photos courtesy of Sassool

Did you catch our Instagram takeover with Sassool last month? Noelle, Simone, and their father Mounir headed back to their roots in Lebanon and gave us a tour of the country’s finest foods, architecture, and scenery. We can’t wait to see all the new ideas they’re bringing home with them!

A little rain couldn’t stop us from checking out Car y’s Downtown Chowdown food truck rally a few weeks ago. We enjoyed a Cubano sandwich with Tostones from Qspresso food truck. Don’t miss the next chowdown on July 14th.

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Community Scene

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Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?

A: To get to Tour d’Coop, of course!

This annual event—the largest chicken coop tour on the East Coast—began in 2005 when a group of neighbors from the Five Points area came together to share stories about their chickens and coops. My how it has grown! Tour d’Coop expanded from “Henside the Beltline” to include Apex, Cary, and all parts of Raleigh. Last year, more than 1,000 visitors attended the event, and each year attendance grows.

Homeowners at each of the 20-plus locations talk with visitors about the benefits, joys, and care of keeping chickens in an urban setting.

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Meet the Hen Hosts Zack Bullington and his parents are first-time hosts on the tour this year. Zack’s mother, Jackie, credits Zack for getting them involved. The family attended previous Tour d’Coop events as guests and always came away inspired. Zack, a 10th grader at Sanderson High School, finally talked his parents into creating a free-range urban farm on their half-acre property near North Hills. He says the best part of caring for chickens is observing the life cycle, and of course, gathering fresh eggs. Eager to talk with visitors about raising animals—chickens, goats, ducks—he wants them to know it’s a lot of fun and not as much work as people expect.

Ingrid Fromm agrees. Fromm, a returning event host located in North Raleigh, says having chickens is a fun hobby and shouldn’t be a chore. She and her husband, Sean Nuwer, enjoy sharing information about their coop and its feathered residents. “Kids are particularly interested, and so observant and astute,” Fromm says. “Seeing their interest is a lot of fun.’

Photo by Richard Cox

What to Eggs-pect Visitors will see an array of backyard gardens highlighting environmental sustainability, green living, and permaculture. In addition to chickens, several locations also have other animals and beehives. Each coop and location is unique, so visitors are sure to learn something new at each stop. “Some feature full-blown designer coops that might be nicer than a house,” Hewitt says. “Some are high-tech and filled with electronics.”

Guests also enjoy learning the quirky names of chickens— Mrs. BoJangles or Mr. Frizzle— and hearing about their unique personalities. Fromm says chickens are more like domestic pets than people realize: They are trainable, respond well to people, and can recognize voices. Some can do tricks, and some are even show-offs!

Tour d’Coop is a great opportunity to learn about chickens, sustainability, and community in an entertaining setting. “It’s a wonderful learning experience, not just about chickens, but also about the communities that people live in,” Hewitt says. There’s something fun for everyone at Tour d’Coop. You don’t have to be a chicken enthusiast to come on the tour, but there’s a good chance you’ll leave as one.

Photo by Ingrid Fromm

Coop owners like the Bullingtons and Fromm-Nuwers also enjoy participating in Tour d’Coop because all proceeds benefit Urban Ministries of Wake County. The popular event raises about $20,000 each year.

Jordan Hewitt, communications and marketing coordinator for Urban Ministries of Wake County, says the tour gives the nonprofit a voice, and lets people know who they are and what they do. Urban Ministries offers support for 30,000 low-income Wake County residents through its food pantry, Open Door Clinic, and the Helen Wright Center for Women. All of the programs are almost entirely operated by over 1,000 volunteers, including physicians, counselors, meal providers, and pantry stockers, who donate their time and talents.

Information If you find that you need more than chickens, gardens, and bees to make the tour complete, you’re in luck! Some locations will feature food trucks, live music, and T-shirt and beer sales. Feeling clucky?

Throw your name in the raffle to take home a chicken coop. The raffled coop will be on display the day of the tour.

This year’s Tour d’Coop takes place June 1st from 10 am to 4 pm.

For more information and to purchase advance tickets online, visit TourdCoop.com. Tickets are also available on the day of the tour from 9:45 am until 2 pm at the Seaboard Ace Hardware (802 Semart Drive), Crafty Beer Shop (Lafayette Village), and Hollywood Feed (beside Whole Foods in Cary). Raffle tickets are available the day of the tour at ticket sites and select tour locations.

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Home Cooking

Healthy, seasonal, and easy foods to fix in your own kitchen.

Black Lentil Salad RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPH BY GINNY WILLIAMS

Ingredients

Directions

1 cup uncooked lentils 2 cups water 1 English cucumber 1 red bell pepper 1 bunch of cilantro

juice of 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil

salt, to taste

1. In a large saucepan, add 1 cup uncooked black lentils and 2 cups water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for 20 to 22 minutes.

Drain any excess liquid. Set aside.

2. Cut the English cucumber in half. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard.

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Chop the cucumber into small cubes.

3. Cut the red bell pepper in half and remove the seeds. Chop into small cubes.

4. Remove the long stems of the cilantro and roughly chop the leaves. Use the lemon juice to help wilt the cilantro

so you don’t chop it too small.

5. In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, black lentils, and cilantro. Top with the lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and salt. Stir well. Taste and adjust olive oil and seasonings if necessary.

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Date Night

A Culinary Experience

Made From Scratch A kiddie kitchen by day and an adult kitchen by night, Taste Buds Kitchen in Apex leaves its guests with a full stomach and some new tricks to spice up your life.

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

Over a million thoughts ran through my head as I entered Taste Buds Kitchen in Apex for a cooking class. Will others judge me on my knife skills? What if I undercook the chicken? Do they know I still can’t properly dice an onion? But before I could psych myself out too much, I walked through the doors, fastened my apron, and got down to business.

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in a variety of hands-on cooking classes.

From chopping and stirring to mincing and sautéing, participants create a fullcourse meal from scratch without relying on a recipe—the recipes are sent to you after class. Here at Taste Buds Kitchen, owner Lisa Roche and her team will guide you step by step in creating each savory and sweet dish. You’ll be instructed on what needs to be diced, how long your protein should cook, and when to add certain ingredients into your pan.

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“I always tell people when I start class that the goal is for you to have a great time with food, meet new people, and learn a few new tips and tricks that will help you in the kitchen at home,” Roche says.

And don’t expect to prepare the meals by yourself—guests will work in a team setting with up to five cooks per table.

Whether you’re riding solo or attend with a plus one, you can expect to meet some new friends. Oh, and did I mention the adult classes are BYOB? That’s right!

Bring your finest bottle of wine or a six pack of your favorite beer or cider to enjoy throughout the night.

Select from a variety of culinary adventures including a handmade pasta class or the Chinese takeout class—complete with chicken scallion dumplings and a dipping sauce so good it’ll leave you wanting more. Feel like traveling across the pond? Whip up homemade crepes drizzled with berry coulis in the Classic French Countryside class. And we can’t forget their Steakhouse class, complete with seared steak, a red wine reduction sauce, and truffle mashed potatoes. End the night as you savor your meal family style.

With a growing fan base and the recent celebration of their second anniversary in March, Roche and her team have created a culinary experience for all to enjoy, and guests like Elizabeth Cherba find it to be the perfect place for a date night out.

“The fact that you have to work with other people forces you to converse in a way that you wouldn’t have to at another cooking class,” Cherba says.

“It’s more fun to experience cooking your food than just waiting for someone to deliver it to you.”

What adventure will you cook up next? Head to TasteBudsKitchen. com to book your next family class, birthday party, corporate event, and more!

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Education

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At the Prairie Ridge Ecostation, everyone can contribute to environmental research.

Citizen Scientists Imagine going into the field with binoculars, pen, and notebook and collecting data to assist scientific researchers from local universities and environmental agencies. Yes, you! A scientist.

Or to be more exact, a citizen scientist.

With the increased popularity of apps like eBird and iNaturalist and environmental education events springing up all over North Carolina, ordinary people are coming together to take part in important research projects.

One of the best places to be involved with citizen science is right here in our backyard: Prairie Ridge Ecostation is an urban natural area that welcomes citizen scientists of all ages and experience levels. It’s connected to the immense green space of Umstead State Park, Schenck Forest, and the North Carolina Museum of Art’s park and nature trails.

The Ecostation Prairie Ridge Ecostation is a unique educational facility that is part of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The ecological station—ecostation for short—is an exceptional place to view wildlife and native plants in their natural habitats. “It’s a place where people can actually get out into nature instead of just reading about it and looking at the exhibits,” says Christine Goforth, head of citizen science for the museum.

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Walking trails cross the 45 acres of former cow pasture, allowing visitors a close-up view of a variety of ecosystems such as prairie, forest, ponds, and streams.

Because Prairie Ridge feels so remote from the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s easy to forget you are still in an urban space. With an extensive species checklist that cites hundreds of animals and plants, Prairie Ridge is a citizen scientist’s ideal location. “We get animals you wouldn’t expect to see in the city—bobcats, otters, beavers, and coyotes,” Goforth says.

Prairie Ridge is not just another nature park, though. There is a significant research component that’s evident upon visiting the ecostation as I did on an unseasonably cold March morning. I joined a small group of amateur naturalists to help professional educators collect field data on bird populations.

Afterward, the group walked down a grassy path where a crowd of families gathered around a long table. Children of varying ages watched enthusiastically as researchers from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the Natural Sciences Museum worked together, along with community volunteers. Leaning in to see better, the children asked questions while researchers held previously banded birds and recorded detailed information on a checklist. The children watched in awe as the palm-sized birds flew back into the wild.

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“Through citizen science and crowdsourcing, the federal government and nongovernmental organizations can engage the American public in addressing societal needs and accelerating science, technology, and innovation.”

The Citizen in Citizen Science Goforth defines citizen science as a partnership between the public and professional researchers to answer scientific questions. She emphasizes that anyone with an interest in science and a desire to participate in scientific research can become a citizen scientist. Many universities and private agencies are reaching out to the public to help solve complex problems.

Even the United States government uses citizen science. The website CitizenScience.gov states, “Through citizen science and crowdsourcing, the federal government and nongovernmental organizations can engage the American public in addressing societal needs and accelerating science, technology, and innovation.” Currently, there are 43 ongoing citizen science projects at the ecostation. One of the most popular is NestWatch, which studies the reproductive success of birds by monitoring resident nest boxes. Goforth explains that everyone loves seeing baby birds, but people are reluctant to touch the nests because they’ve heard the mother bird will smell humans and abandon the nestlings. They are surprised to learn that this piece of folklore is not true. “Birds really don’t have a sense of smell,” she says.

Education is a substantial part of citizen science.

But, NestWatch isn’t just a cute baby bird–watching project.

Collected data is sent to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and is vital in the study of bird populations and how they are affected by climate change, habitat loss through urban expansion, and the replacement of native food sources with non-native or exotic plant species.

Citizen science is important because with more people collecting data sets in more places, it allows researchers to expand their reach scientifically. It also allows people to become part of the

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process of science through first-hand experience “If you don’t understand why something is important, you’re not going to care about it or support it,” Goforth says. For her, one of the most rewarding parts of citizen science is watching people realize their scientific contributions matter. “It’s so inspiring and makes them want to keep doing it,” she says. “Doing something yourself is a really great way to learn it.” And with Prairie Ridge Ecostation nearby, we an all be aspiring­—and inspiring— citizen scientists.

Citizen Science Saturdays, held weekly, introduce the public to various ongoing research projects.

Participants help collect data during walks with a naturalist.

Everyone is welcome, but these walks are best suited to ages eight and up.

Annual Firefly Night June 7th, 8–9:30 pm

Moths at Night July 20th, 8 pm–midnight Visit NaturalSciences.org for detailed event information.

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Home Refresh

The word of the day is decluttering— make it your own!

Spring to

Summer Sprucing

BY BETH PETERSON Rumor has it that the spring to summer transition is the classic time for romance—or spring cleaning. Hard to imagine two more unrelated passions, but wherever you feel your energies led, the season is ripe for refreshing.

And the hot topic this year, at least in the world of home care, is all about decluttering. Don’t believe me? Take a look at what’s trending on Netflix.

Whether you find yourself tidying up or scaling down, there has never been a better time to embrace a mission of decluttering. Just think about the hundreds of items taking up space in your home. Some things are hard to simply toss into a bin. That box of Christmas cards dating back to 1979? The toaster oven you keep meaning to have repaired?

Your collection of “vintage” T-shirts taking up three entire dresser drawers?

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most people, it’s easier to keep stuffing that box of Christmas cards back onto the top shelf of the closet year after year than to try to make a decision about what to do with “all those memories.” In fact, entire rooms—not just closets—can get away from us. Do you have a garage where you used to be able to park a car or two? How about an unused bedroom full of the possessions your adult child keeps promising to come and sort through? You’re not alone. Simply figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. It’s hard (even painful!) to decide what to do about: All. That. Stuff.

Maybe it’s time to turn to the professionals; maybe even meet Nancy Haworth, a local entrepreneur not unlike Netflix star Marie Kondo.

When Nancy Haworth’s mother passed away in 2011, her father needed help. His plan to age in place required a little bit of organization and decluttering. Nancy took time off from her regular job to help him achieve his goal. Sorting through a lifetime of possessions wasn’t easy, but the reward of enabling her dad to stay safely in his own home was particularly meaningful for Nancy. Her natural talent for organizing, coupled with a desire to help others in situations similar to her dad’s, prompted Nancy to think about ways she could put her experience with her dad to work.

Her background is in communications, but she was only one course away from earning a minor in psychology, which comes in handy. Decluttering is hard emotional work. “It’s not always about the stuff,” Nancy says. “It’s about the emotions.” Sorting through the clothing of a loved one who has passed, for example, can get particularly tough. “When it gets emotional, we take it slow…we work side by side, drawer by drawer, closet by closet.”

Photos courtesy of Nancy Haworth

If you’ve caught the decluttering bug, Nancy cautions against setting your expectations based on those Netflix episodes: “They show things happening very quickly.” Homes that are neatly organized at the end of an hour of reality TV simply aren’t the norm. The bigger reality is that it can take weeks or months to achieve those results. Again, this is where Nancy shines.

“I’m told I’m very patient,” she says. Her strategy: Play the long game when it comes to organization. Her goal is not simply to swoop into a room, whisk it all into a receptacle Mary Poppins–style, and swoop out again.

Perhaps with her dad in mind, Nancy is more interested in building a relationship first, and then determining the best way to help. She comes into a home, learns about a client and how they got to where they are, and then helps them figure out what their goals are.

“I love my career,” she says.

“I love that I’m able to help so many people. The personal relationships I tend to form— it’s wonderful to be able to help. It’s a journey to help

them improve their lives. I get to motivate them and coach them to change habits.”

She has enjoyed hearing back from clients after her job is done. Several have lost weight, improved their relationships, even started new careers. “It’s a ripple effect,” Nancy says. “Once you start improving [your home], you continue to make changes.”

Nancy’s business, On Task Organizing, offers free, over-the-phone consultations in which the first organization session is scheduled. At that first session, Nancy and the property owner will do a walk-through of the entire space in need of decluttering.

Some clients need help in just one room. Others may need help throughout their home.

Whatever the need, Nancy begins right away, working alongside her clients, getting their spaces on the path to order and organization.

She’s helped college students, children, seniors, new parents.

“I really enjoy the variety of people I get to work with,” she states.

It seems Nancy’s goal is primarily to teach and to put her clients on a path toward real change.

“Declutter regularly. Take care of your things.” That’s the advice she offers to all.

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The very definition of beauty has taken on different meanings. Today, we see mothers proudly displaying stretch marks on social media, women rejecting the idea of the ‘perfect’ size, and young people celebrating diversity of skin color and hair. It is time for us to examine what real beauty means and to champion a new, broader definition, inspired by the voices of today’s women.

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THE FACE OF THE 21ST CENTURY TOOTH FAIRY CARDINAL FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Sarah Barker Dr. Sarah Barker and the team at Cardinal Family Dentistry are thrilled to be serving the western Wake County area! A Cary native and UNC graduate (twice!), Dr. Barker is a Tar Heel born and bred. She prides herself on providing a comfortable, nurturing environment for her patients, and utilizes the newest technology to help her provide top quality care. In addition to her passion for general dentistry, Dr. Barker also has advanced training in implants and dental sleep medicine. When not at the office, she is honored to give back by serving as an adjunct clinical faculty member at the UNC School of Dentistry.

The Cardinal Family Dentistry team prides themselves on compassionate care, with an emphasis on prevention and patient education. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to our patient family!

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Schedule a new patient exam today and experience the professionalism and customer care of the doctors and highly trained staff at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. After all, a smile does last forever!

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ARTISTRY IN HOME INTERIORS FURNISH Michelle Hardy As soon as you walk into Furnish, you will know you’ve found someplace special—a place with home furnishings as unique and multifaceted as you are. Whether you’re looking for living, bedroom, dining, office, entertainment, or outdoor furniture, you will see the quality and artistry in each piece we carry.

“At Furnish, clients walk side by side with in-house designers to determine their needs,” owner Michelle Hardy explains. “We take great pride in the experience we’ve created and are differentiated not only by the quality of our furniture, but also by the experience of our designers, our immense options, and our commitment to customer service.”

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ARTS & EDUCATION RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL Our Annual Theatrical Production You want your child to explore their interests, pursue their passions, and prepare for their future. At Ravenscroft, the arts are an integral part of our education. Whether it’s learning to play violin in Kindergarten, sketching and painting in middle school, or designing the set or being the star of the show for an ambitious production in high school, Ravenscroft provides hands-on learning that fosters students’ intellectual and creative thinking from Pre-K through grade 12.

Lead From Here, Ravenscroft’s one-of-a-kind citizen leadership curriculum, combines academic, athletic, fine arts, extracurricular, and co-curricular programs to prepare students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

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AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CAFÉ TIRAMISU Rodolfo, Paolo, and Richard DeMartino Cafe Tiramisu is considered one of the best restaurants in Raleigh, and anyone who has visited will tell you they love that the restaurant is family owned and operated.

Founded over 21 years ago by Paolo De Martino, the restaurant has become a North Raleigh institution, built upon high standards for quality fresh food. This past year, the De Martino family lost their beloved patriarch—whose presence is irreplaceable for sure—but his legacy lives on through his sons, Rodolfo and Richard, who worked sideby-side in the kitchen with Paolo every day.

Café Tiramisu features northern Italian cuisine in an elegant setting; reservations recommended.

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THE BEST BURGER IN TOWN THE CORNER TAVERN & GRILL Samir Mohammadi & Mostafa Aberchane The Corner Tavern & Grill was designed with one goal in mind: to be the most fun and welcoming neighborhood restaurant in Cary.

We have a relaxed yet invigorating atmosphere for you to let loose and enjoy!

Watch the big game at our fun and lively bar or enjoy live music every weekend on the best patio in town. The Corner Tavern offers delicious beers, fresh Mediterranean/American food, and the Raleigh/Durham area’s Best Burger (World Food Championship award). We just celebrated five years in service, and look forward to many more. Call to reserve a table for large parties, as space always fills up quick at the best tavern in Cary!

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BETTER BANKING SOUTHERN BANK Sushma Maheshwari, Commercial Banker Better banking is not about technology or assets or skyscrapers; it’s about a personal relationship with a financial expert who cares about your success. Meet Sushma Maheshwari. “Seeing transformation and growth in people is amazing and uplifting to me. That’s what inspires me every day.”

Sushma brings more than 15 years of banking experience, a master’s in economics, and a ”win-win” value-added approach to your business. She works with entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and small business owners. She works on your schedule by bringing the bank to you.

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Sister Cities

Weekend Visits,

Easy Day Trips For the vagabonds among us who love those summer travels, festivals and fun are happening all across our state.

Photo courtesy of The Biltmore Company

Shout Out for Charlotte The yearlong celebration of the Queen City’s 250th anniversary, CLT250, is culminating in a grand finale, April 29th through May 11th.

Charlotte SHOUT! is anticipated to be the largest festival yet for the city, with performances

by GRAMMY winner Anthony Hamilton, rock band Umphrey’s McGee, and indie pop act Bleachers. The celebration will also feature art installations from around the world.

Biltmore Blooms in Asheville Now through May 23rd, the Biltmore House gardens, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, blossom with immense floral displays featuring thousands upon thousands of tulips across the estate. Other seasonal delights include poppies, snapdragons, and pansies in the month of May, followed by summer annuals, native rhododendron, and perennials in June.

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Music in Rocky Mount This just might be the sleeper city to visit, especially for its Mill Music Session series, which kicks off May 17th with Get Funky at the Mills with the Groove Shop Band. Followed by Purple School Bus on June 7th, the Billy Walton Band on August 9th, and New Reveille on September 14th. Several of the acts will highlight groups from the North Carolina African American Music Trail. Now in its third year, the Mill Music Sessions aim to bring visitors and locals alike to the innovative Rocky Mount Mills campus. And on June 1st, the Mills will welcome the opening of River and Twine, a tiny-house hotel that gives event goers a truly unique option for staying the night.

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Fresh Air & Fresh Style Who doesn’t want a fabulous, velvet pink chair in their living room? Add a gold silk pillow plus a bold geometric vase with a delicate orchid on an end table and you’re sittin’ pretty. So many gorgeous items to dress up your space for warmer months and bring the outdoors in. An apple-green clock looks fresh on a white mantle alongside a candle and some festive, colorful matches. Cool succulent arrangements with layered sand make perfect accents in any part of your home, and lux painted oyster shells combine form and function to hold your small jewelry.

Enjoy sitting outside taking in the local flora and fauna?

Surround yourself with beautiful hanging flowers and watch the birds and bees while relaxing on your curved settee.

Whether you’re designing an entire outdoor living space or just adding outdoor touches inside your home, you’ll breathe fresh air into your style with these gems.

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Slightly Vicious,

Always Tasty A LOCAL CRAFT BREWERY MAKES A SPLASH IN FUQUAY-VARINA.

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK PHOTOS COURTESY OF VISCIOUS FISHES BREWERY

EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN MILLER

Photo courtesy of The News & Observer

When Vicious Fishes Brewery (based in Angier) opened its gastropub in downtown FuquayVarina in December, they’d already reeled in a pretty big fish to helm the food operations. Executive Chef Ryan Miller may be excited at the opportunity to return to his roots in North Carolina, but Triangle foodies are even more excited that he’s brought his talents home to Vicious Fishes Taproom & Kitchen after perfecting his technique with David Chang’s Momofuku group in New York City.

At Momofuku, Chef Miller helped lead the restaurant’s Ssam Bar to world-class acclaim (hitting No. 24 in the San Pelligrino world ranking) and continued on to lead product development of the Momofuku Culinary Lab, with a focus on signature products based on fermented foods. Now in the Vicious Fishes kitchen, he’s creating new culinary experiences through tasteful dishes with everything prepped and created fresh in-house.

The focused menu is oriented towards sharing, with the Raw Oysters and Korean BBQ Beef Skewers quickly becoming fan favorites. The Pilsner Steamed Mussels and the Seared Scallops—served with garlic herb butter, wasabi creamed navy beans, and sautéed turnips with spinach—can’t be overlooked either.

But the true star of the show has to be the Molé Lamb Shank Tacos, full of rich flavor and all the cotija cheese you could imagine.

And they’re not just pouring beer from the tap. You can expect to find their signature ales used in a variety of dishes including the Beer Brined/Cured Pickles and the Ale Braised Roast Beef Sandwich.

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The Taproom & Kitchen features 16 of their finest beers on tap. Go light with the Following Seas Golden Ale or dive deep and try the Mooncusser Imperial Stout (a bold 10.3 percent ABV). Their signature IPA, Here Be Dragons, boasts “a ridiculous amount of hops.”

“Something that we’ve seen develop is this idea that people are really receptive to change in their beers,” says owner Ken O’Berry. “The first thing people ask is ‘What’s new?’ Lately it’s been sours, and that opens up a whole other pathway.”

Not feeling a cold brew? Try one of their craft cocktails or a glass of wine from their extensive wine list, all carefully cultivated and tasted by O’Berry. They also keep a cider on tap for those who prefer it—Noble Cider, based in Asheville, to be exact.

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“I believe in their product so I will always rotate among their brand,” O’Berry says. “We’re trying to differentiate ourselves here and the cider should be as good as the beer and the beer should be as good as the cider.”

Already the gastropub, which neighbors Cultivate Coffee Roasters, has settled into the community as guests are easily hooked by the eclectic and adventurous menu, beer selection, and alluring outdoor patio. The space the restaurant resides in was once home to Rock Harbor Grill. And although the market might not have been ready for a high-end seafood joint, it sure is ready for a brewery taproom with a killer food concept.

O’Berry and his team are thrilled to plant some roots here in Fuquay-Varina, and already have plans in the works for location number three: The opening of another taproom and kitchen is slated for later this year, just three miles from downtown Apex.

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GARDEN SUPPLY CO. Keith Ramsey Keith Ramsey, owner of Garden Supply Company, has partnered with Thomas Saile to create Carolina Craft Cannabis. We offer consulting services and provide hemp plants high in CBD to farmers. CBD has many benefits and that is just the start. Hemp can replace everything that is made of plastic and could additionally have a positive impact on manufacturing.

For additional info email tcsaile@gmail.com.

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COLLABORATIVE CANCER CARE DUKE CANCER CENTER Carolyn Menendez,MD,FACS As a surgical oncologist, Dr. Carolyn Menendez treats both male and female patients with breast concerns that are both benign and cancerous. Because every case is unique, Dr. Menendez helps each of her patients navigate treatment, whether it involves understanding the technical aspects of surgery or developing a surveillance strategy based on their cancer risk factors.

As part of the Cancer Care Plus+ collaborative, Dr. Menendez performs surgeries at Duke Raleigh Hospital and WakeMed Cary Hospital.

Outside of work, she spends time with her husband, daughters, and pets. She also enjoys hiking the beautiful North Carolina waterfall trails.

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COMPASSION, CARE & COMMUNITY PEAK CITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL Dr Cindy Johnson At Peak City Veterinary Hospital, our philosophy is based on three Cs: Care, Compassion, and Community. Our highly trained staff commits to providing the utmost medical care for your pets. We understand that your pets are part of your family, and we deliver that care with compassion. We also strive to be a part of our community, and support our neighbors—local animal rescues, nonprofits, and small businesses—in any way we can.

Dr. Cindy Johnson, a graduate of Ohio State University who has been in practice for 10 years, opened Peak City Veterinary Clinic in September. We are excited to be part of your community!

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CONFIDENT RETIREMENT RICHARDSON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS The team at Richardson Private Wealth Advisors uses a retirement planning approach that goes beyond advisory meetings and outstanding client service. The experiences they offer clients include invitations to events of interest such as financial informational seminars, lifestyle webinars, bring-a-friend events, and community service and volunteer opportunities.

Clients are provided with this multifaceted approach because the professionals at Richardson Private Wealth Advisors believe that active engagement, coupled with the help of their advisory team, makes the road to retirement an enlightening, fun, and overall fulfilling experience.

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CUSTOM JEWELRY METALLICITY JEWELLERY DESIGN Lilla Taylor and Tony Nemyer Metallicity Jewellery, a collaborative design partnership of veteran jewelry designers Tony Nemyer and Lilla Taylor, offers a new and unique jewelry experience in the heart of the Triangle.

From cutting-edge to vintage-inspired, Metallicity strives to create something beautiful, functional, and, like every individual, unique. We believe in a customercentered experience that is design-driven; we will work with you to create a piece of truly wearable art. We employ cutting-edge 3D printing technology, which allows us to create exactly what you have envisioned. Want to design your own necklace from scratch? We can help with that. Need to restore your grandmother’s wedding ring? We can do that too!

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CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS SOUTHERN ACCENT SHUTTERS AND BLINDS Molly and Russ Allred, Owners For Triangle residents in-the-know, Southern Accent Shutters, a local manufacturer of custom plantation shutters, is no secret. For over 20 years, they have built and installed plantation shutters in practically every neighborhood and subdivision in the Triangle.

Molly, Russ, and their crew cut no corners in the production of their room-changing products.

Featuring the finest finishes available, a lifetime warranty, and truly green production and materials, Southern Accent offers solutions to make your home a showplace. They also offer U.S.–made blinds and shades. See for yourself: Tour the factory today!

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FACIAL REJUVENATION ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY Zenn Plastic Surgery is the hottest place in the Triangle for facial rejuvenation. BoardCertified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Zenn performs state-of-the-art facial surgeries that turn back the hands of time. As former Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery at Duke, he has established himself as a master surgeon; his integrity and calm bedside manner are the trademarks of his respected reputation.

For non-surgical patients, CANS certified Senior Aesthetic Nurse Mary Shaver, RN, BSN is an expert with Botox and fillers. In addition to decades of experience and a faithful following, Mary shares Dr. Zenn’s commitment to beautiful, natural results and exceptional patient care in a safe and comfortable setting.

Why would you trust your face to anyone else?

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FAMILY FUN & RELAXATION ATLANTIC SPAS & BILLIARDS You might not realize it when you walk into our 12,000sf retail store on Glenwood Avenue, but Atlantic Spas and Billiards got its start with us making whirlpool bathtubs out of my cousin’s garage off of Ridge Road back in 1987. For 32 years we have worked hard to bring our customers in the Triangle the best quality brands in our growing industry…from hot tubs to saunas, pool tables to specialty grills…we’ve got it all!

Early on we recognized that in order to be successful, we had to provide great long-term service for our customers well beyond the original purchase. That continues to be our biggest motivation today, selling great brands that we can stand behind and providing great service to our customers for many years to come.

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Tannan Plastic Surgery is one of the few plastic surgery offices in central North Carolina with an all-woman staff in both the clinic and the on-site operating room. Dr. Tannan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, and performs a wide range of procedures–including mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, facelift and necklift, rhinoplasty, and body contouring after weight loss.

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ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL Research shows the value of art in early education in developing fine motor skills, social skills, and self-expression. At St. David’s School, we believe that arts exploration is core to any college preparatory education. Our arts program—including vocal and instrumental ensembles, painting, sculpting, graphic design, public speaking, STEAM, theater arts, technical theater, AP courses, and much more—begins with the youngest of our students and continues to build throughout the St. David’s curriculum, offering students opportunities to explore their creative talents at all stages of their education.

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Christie is wearing: Tiered dress by Blushing Heart, $52 Holl & Main Boutique / Morrisville Dolce Vita straw and suede wedges in Dark Saddle, $125 Sophie & Mollies Boutique / Apex Multi domino earrings by Shiraleah, $20.99 Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts / Wake Forest

Kaitlyn is wearing: Lina jumpsuit by My Story, $54 / Cozumel earrings in Tobacco, $42 Haiti bracelets, $15 / Maria bucket bag in Bone, $98 The Flourish Market / Downtown Raleigh Valentina Rangoni Liguria slings in Sabbia Parmasoft, $335 Rangoni Firenze / Cameron Village

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Printed halter jumpsuit, $54 Stretch bracelet, $28 Swagger Boutique / Raleigh and Cary Brammer strappy sandals with block heels by Qupid, $55 Holl & Main Boutique / Morrisville Metallic leather earrings, $38 Oxford Green / Lafayette Village

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Bessie etched floral blouse by Elie Tahari, $278 Springfield slim leg pant by Ecru, $170 Marta’s / North Hills Yaro heels in Classic Nude by Sam Edelman, $100 Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts / Wake Forest Gold geometric earrings, $22 Swagger Boutique / Raleigh and Cary Sheila Fajl bangle bracelet, $70 Sophie & Mollies Boutique / Apex

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Molly Bracken tropical printed one shoulder jumpsuit, $74.99 Yaro heels in Classic Nude by Sam Edelman, $100 “The Supreme Nurturer” Scout bracelet in White Fossil Jasper, $28 Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts / Wake Forest Corkcicle cooler, $135 StUf n SUch / Lafayette Village

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CHRISTIE is wearing: Silky cami bodysuit, $38 Voda Boutique / North Hills Paperbag stripe shorts from bishop + young, $70.99 Willow pom pom on long hoop earrings, $34.99 HOBO clutch in Burnished Rose, $108 Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts / Wake Forest Ava wedges in Natural Vachetta by Kork-Ease, $145 Copper Penny / North Hills

KAITLYN is wearing Cupcakes and Cashmere Kerria striped tank, $88 Copper Penny / North Hills Frayed cropped jacket by Just Black Denim, $62 Edge of Urge / Downtown Raleigh Blanca wash high-rise Able jeans, $128 The Flourish Market / Downtown Raleigh Valentina Rangoni Liguria slings in Sabbia Parmasoft, $335 Rangoni Firenze / Cameron Village Harper earrings by Sheila Fajl, $45 Sophie & Mollies Boutique / Apex

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Flowers on the Wall dress in Sienna, $185 Voda Boutique / North Hills Florentine Collection 14K rose gold ring featuring a rose cut diamond, $1,125 Metallicity / Morrisville Hallie necklace with peach pendant, $18.99 Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts / Wake Forest Leather clutch by Rebel Designs, $138 Oxford Green / Lafayette Village

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JoyJoy racerback dress, $88 Scout & Molly’s Boutique / North Hills and Morrisville Beaded multi-color hoop earrings, $39 Holl & Main Boutique / Morrisville Candela heels in Cognac Cashmere by Valentina Rangoni, $325 Rangoni Firenze / Cameron Village

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PHOTOGRAPHER Joe Reale MODELS Directions USA / Christie Doolittle, Kaitlyn Korres HAIR & MAKEUP E.A. Wells Hair Design LOCATION The Dillon in Raleigh’s Warehouse District ANTIQUE CARS Foster’s Auto Body / Foster Price Copper Penny, Dress., Edge of Urge, The Flourish Market, Holl & Main, Lily Mae’s Boutique & Gifts, Marta’s, Metallicity, Oxford Green, Scout and Molly’s Boutique, StUf n SUch, Swagger Boutique, Rangoni Firenze, Voda Boutique MAY/JUNE 2019

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AT LUMPY’S, ROMANCE BLOSSOMS OVER SHARED SHAKES.

We All

Scream SWEETEN YOUR SUMMER WITH A COLD, LOCAL CONE.

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC

Ice cream is always popular, especially in the sunny South—but in recent years, the Triangle area’s enthusiasm for ice cream has burgeoned. New ice cream shops are popping up across the Raleigh area, run by chefs experimenting with exciting approaches to the classic frozen treat.

Each of these independently owned Wake County ice cream shops makes their products in-house and sells ice cream in storefronts or stands. They all offer premium ice cream, which means that they use cream with a high percentage of milkfat. Most offer vegan options and sorbets, and they all emphasize using highquality ingredients for their flavors and toppings. While they share these factors, each of these businesses takes a unique approach to its product—with tasty results for the community.

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Jackson Dairy farm in Dunn for their cream and local food businesses for many of their other ingredients. The cookies in their Cookies and Cream recipe, for example, come from Cary’s La Farm Bakery, and the cake in their German Chocolate Cake ice cream is from Annelore’s German Bakery.

Jason Hillman emphasizes that Fresh’s process remains consistent in all three of their Wake County stores. “It’s a familyowned small business that cares about the community,” he says.

Most popular flavor: Midnight Brownie (chocolate ice cream with brownie pieces and cookie crunch)

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Brett Hillman opened Fresh in Raleigh in 2011. Since then, his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Casey Hillman, have opened stores in downtown Cary and in Apex, where Jason grew up. The family emphasizes high-quality, local ingredients and a lifelong love of the Triangle area.

At all three locations, Fresh makes its ice cream in-house using recipes invented by Brett and Casey, who often experiment with recipes together. Some flavors, like Banana Pudding and Carolina Crunch, remain available all the time, while others rotate seasonally.

The Hillmans are careful to source their ingredients as close to home as possible, using

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Vida Dulce Eric Torres and his cousin Carlos Torres opened Vida Dulce near downtown Cary in 2018, modeling it after Eric’s grandfather’s store in Guadalajara. “Anything that you see here, you would find in that ice cream shop,” he says.

Customers at Vida Dulce can purchase ice cream and ice pops in traditionally Hispanic flavors like tamarind and strawberry butter, as well as in more mainstream U.S. flavors.

The menu offers Mangonadas (mango sorbet and fresh mango topped with lime juice and tamarind sauce), Churro Splits, and other frozen treats familiar in Guadalajara. Vida Dulce also offers horchata and a plethora of other Mexican snack foods, such as fried pasta and street corn. Torres experiments with new ideas as well as

Lumpy’s Ask Lumpy’s owner Buck Buchanan how he keeps honey ice cream from being too sweet and his enthusiastic answer goes on for several minutes, covering the season and soil in which the honey was produced, the province of the vanilla beans, and the stage in the season when the cows are milked. “In the spring, if you’ve got a good dairy and they’re running things naturally, then your cream’s going to have an onion flavor.

And you have to try and work with it,” says Buchanan. “It’s a good balancing game. It’s fun.”

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traditional ones.

For example, he’s currently working on a lychee ice pop recipe at the request of a customer from India.

Torres’ staff is bilingual and trained to familiarize non-Hispanic clients with the store. “Ice cream and desserts bring people together,” Torres says. “That was the idea behind this: to try to make it a welcome place for everyone.”

He wants to introduce non-Hispanic Americans to his family’s culture.

“The culture in Mexico is something beautiful,” he says, encouraging people to try new flavors and food options. “It’s worth it,” he says, adding, “don’t be afraid to try the weird things.”

Most popular flavors: Pine Nut and Vanilla Cake

Lumpy’s, and brings this experience to his ice cream. He invents new recipes constantly— more than 400 at this point, though he only offers 16 at any one time and rotates them often.

Lumpy’s tries to make ice cream a healthy treat by including as little sugar as possible and avoiding any kinds of artificial filler, colors, or flavoring.

Lumpy’s began in 2001 and opened its storefront business in Wake Forest in 2012. The store has built up an enthusiastic customer base and has been witness to 18 marriage proposals on the premises. Fun fact: Lumpy’s catered many of the weddings that followed! “We want to be a place where the kids of today will bring their kids,” Buchanan says.

Most popular flavor: Guatamala Chocolate

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Howling Cow

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NC State University has been selling its ice cream at the North Carolina State Fair since the late 1970s and on its campus since the mid-1980s. Now branded as Howling Cow, their ice cream is manufactured in the university’s dairy processing center from milk produced on its farm in Raleigh.* The money made by Howling Cow ice cream funds research and learning opportunities at NC State. Producing the ice cream itself is an educational process, as students are heavily involved in caring for and milking the cows, and in producing the ice cream.

As the long lines at the State Fair can attest, Howling Cow’s ice cream is known for its high quality.

The taste is partly due to

superior ingredients, but Carl Hollifield, Howling Cow’s assistant director, also attributes it to a unique process—a curing step, in which they hold liquid ice cream base in a chilled tank for a day after pasteurizing it.

“It’s like when you put chili in the fridge. It’s always better the next day,” he says.

To buy a cone of Howling Cow ice cream, check out one of their three locations on NC State’s campus.

Most popular flavor: Wolf Tracks (fudge and vanilla swirl ice cream mixed with mini peanut butter cups) *The Howling Cow ice cream sold at Harris Teeter uses the same recipes and ingredients but is not processed on campus.

Mama Bird’s When Mama Bird’s owner Lesley Richmond says things are homemade, she means everything. Mama Bird’s bills itself as a “cookies and cream” establishment because, Richmond explains, “The majority of the candies and cookies that we put into our ice cream are made in-house.”

Customers can order ice cream served over cobbler, sandwiched between homemade cookies and brownies, or in waffle cones made in front of the customers.

“For our Cake Batter ice cream, we actually make the cake batter from scratch, put that dry cake batter in the ice cream base, and then also bake a cake and put chunks of cake in it,” Richmond says. Peppermint patties, honeycomb candies, marshmallows—all of these sweets are made in-house as well, and used in the ice cream recipes. The Butter Pecan ice cream is made with homemade pecan brittle.

Lesley and Nick Richmond opened Mama Bird’s as a cart-based ice cream business in 2015, and they have since expanded to a storefront in Holly Springs and into Raleigh’s Morgan Street Food Hall. Their menu rotates, so their flavors change frequently.

Most popular flavor (adults): Salted Crackamel (caramelized soda crackers dipped in chocolate and mixed into salted caramel ice cream)

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Most popular flavor (children): Cookie Monster (Oreos, homemade snickerdoodles, and cookie dough)

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Milk Lab Milk Lab owners Bin Chen and Sandy Lam first encountered rolled ice cream in Thailand, where it has been a popular street food for the past 10 years. They opened Milk Lab in 2017, serving both rolled ice cream and a selection of milk teas, with which customers can order add-ons like lychee, boba (chewy tapioca balls), and milk caps (layers of sweet-salty foam made of cream, cream cheese, and Himalayan pink salt).

Every ingredient in Milk Lab’s ice cream is made in-house, from the custard base to the finished product. To create each serving, an ice cream chef pours the liquid custard base over a metal surface frozen to -20°C and mixes the base rapidly with the flavoring for each order.

Once the layer of custard is mixed and frozen, the ice cream is scraped into cylindrical rolls. One serving includes several rolls served in a cup with added toppings of the customer’s choice.

As the popularity of rolled ice cream has exploded in the U.S., Milk Lab distinguishes itself by remaining committed to using high-quality ingredients like imported, fresh-brewed tea in their beverages and organic milk and cream in all of their products.

Most popular flavor: Monkey Business (vanilla ice cream with fresh bananas and Nutella)

Andia’s Andia Xouris’ goal has been to open a community ice cream shop ever since she and her husband George frequented a store they loved in New Jersey. “My husband would always say, ‘It’s such a great thing. It makes people happy, brings people together,’” Xouris says. The two began their business as an ice cream catering company and expanded into a storefront in west Cary in 2017.

Andia’s offers a permanent menu of 18 flavors and a rotating menu of five flavors. Xouris spent years honing her recipes, and she works with local suppliers for the fruits and herbs that she uses.

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created a rose pistachio flavor, for example, because her Greek family liked roseflavored treats. She added it to the permanent menu because of its popularity with customers from other cultures who also like to use rose in their sweets.

Andia’s emphasizes strong relationships with its customers. Xouris greets regular customers by name and knows their ice cream preferences. Love for Andia’s extends beyond the Triangle as well.

In the nearly two years since it opened, Andia’s has won three awards at the National Ice Cream Retailer’s Association annual conference, including a 2018 blue ribbon for their Double Dark Chocolate recipe.

Most popular flavor: Double Dark Chocolate

Two Roosters Two Roosters’ owner Jared Plummer describes his ice cream brand, which has two locations in Raleigh, as a “hobby turned into an obsession turned into a business.” He opened Two Roosters in 2017, with a focus on giving traditional ice cream recipes a creative twist.

Two Roosters keeps a short list of regular flavors and another list of rotating “guest” flavors.

The guest list centers on a different theme each month, and this practice allows Plummer to collaborate in interesting ways with other local businesses.

February, for example, was chocolate month. Two Roosters worked with local chocolate confectioners Escazu, Videri, and Chocolatay on new ways to use chocolate in ice cream, creating flavors like Chocolate Potato Chip and Cinnamon Chocolate Mole Bark.

Monthly themes range from seasonal offerings to foods like coffee, cake, and doughnuts to approaches involving the local community.

May’s theme, for example, is a kid chef series, with students from nearby elementary schools creating the guest list flavors. In June, the store will offer recipes created by local chefs like Ashley Christensen and Van Nolintha. By focusing the themes on local talent, it helps Two Roosters maintain flavors that are high quality, community-oriented, and always interesting.

Most popular regular flavor: Sea Salt Chip Cookie Dough

Most popular guest flavor: Smoky s’mores (ice cream mixed with cold-smoked chocolate fudge and homemade, seared marshmallow fluff)

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Customer response drives Scott Wilson’s ice cream business. Founded in 2003 and open from March through December each year, Sunni Sky (named after Wilson’s daughter Sunni and his son Skylar) is located near Fuquay-Varina and draws customers from miles around.

Sunni Sky ice cream comes in a tremendous variety of flavors.

Originally, Wilson had planned a regular menu of 30 flavors and a rotating menu of 12.

“But,” he notes, “if you make a good one, people are mad if you take it away.” His menu has grown from 30

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offerings to approximately 120, all of which are available for most of the season.

“If I had a bigger store, I’d probably have 150 or 160,” Wilson chuckles.

He creates the flavors himself, generally in response to customer suggestions. The Banana Pudding ice cream recipe, for example, was adapted from a staff member’s grandmother’s pudding recipe, following customer requests for the flavor. Wilson tweaked it until it got a good response. Not all recipes get a positive reception, and less popular flavors are dropped.

Wilson’s trial-and-error approach has garnered Sunni Sky a 16-year run and an enthusiastic customer base, and he attributes the store’s popularity to its high-quality ingredients and its affordable prices. “We get people from Wake Forest and from Fayetteville,” Wilson says. “We live in fear on Mother’s Day.”

Most popular flavors: Chocolate and Cake Batter

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The Bovenizer & Baker team also focuses on making a positive impact in people’s lives. From school and sports sponsorships to charitable drives, they give back to the community in countless ways. The practice is also excited about their new charity program that will cover the cost of orthodontic treatment for 10 area children in need this year!

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Wonders W B Y C H E RY L C A PA L D O T R AY L O R

Waterfalls are fun for the entire family, and early summer is the perfect time to explore them. Luckily, North Carolina is home to hundreds of waterfalls of varying size, splendor, and popularity.

Most are in Transylvania County in western North Carolina—the designated Land of Waterfalls—but several are an easy day trip from Raleigh. Start with those closest to home, and then plan to visit others that you add to your evergrowing bucket list. The waterfalls we’ve

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selected to highlight have self-guided adventures, are open to the public, and offer free access. All are in scenic areas with good trails, native plants and wildlife, and breathtaking views.

Make sure your day of outdoor exploration includes following all posted rules and warning signs: Stay on the marked trails. And do not climb on waterfalls!

Here are seven natural wonders to get your waterfallin’ feet wet.

CRABTREE FALLS

Magnificent waterfalls make for spectacular summer escapes.

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TRIPLE FALLS

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Triple Falls Dupont State Recreational Forest Near Brevard This exceptionally gorgeous waterfall has captured Hollywood’s eye on several occasions, and with good reason! Triple Falls was featured in The Last of the Mohicans and, more recently, in The Hunger Games. When measured together, the three falls cascade an astounding 150 feet. The trail to the falls is short (just .35 miles), but steep. The drive from Raleigh is too distant for a day trip, and besides, you will want to spend ample time hiking, biking, and fishing in Dupont State Forest’s 10,000-plus acres. Stay in nearby Brevard, and make this the summer vacation that convinces everyone in the family to abandon the Xbox and lay down their iPhones for some serious outdoor fun.

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Stone Mountain Falls Stone Mountain State Park Roaring Gap Farther afield, although still less than a three-hour drive from Raleigh, Stone Mountain offers another worthwhile day trip for seeing waterfalls. Four named waterfalls, and numerous unnamed, flow within this state park, but the highest and most beautiful is the park’s namesake.

With a 200-foot drop, Stone Mountain Falls thrills all who stand before its grandeur.

Formed more than 350 million years ago, the domes in Stone Mountain are also a popular destination for serious rock climbers. Extensive trails wind through oak and evergreen woods, past pristine mountain streams surrounded by ferns and moss—a verdant wonderland. From Raleigh, roughly 160 miles.

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High Shoals Falls South Mountains State Park Connelly Springs For the more experienced hikers, adventure awaits at High Shoals Falls.

Both of the trails to the falls are moderately strenuous and include steep wooden steps. To reward your effort, the paths weave through lush stands of hemlock and hardwood forest, and meander alongside the cascading Jacob Fork River. The sound of the rippling, gurgling mountain water is sure to soothe frazzled nerves. A boardwalk leading to an observation deck crosses over the rushing river below, while water shoots over an 80-foot drop above. Remains of a textile mill from the 1890s are visible from the trail. Stay in Morganton, 18 miles north, or make this part of a weekend trip that includes Catawba Falls, an hour west.

Catawba Falls Pisgah National Forest Near Old Fort This is a top-rated waterfall for its easy access, easyto-moderate hiking, and spectacular beauty. A three-mileroundtrip trail snakes along the Catawba River to the falls with its jaw-dropping 100-foot cascade. This is a highly scenic trail with many smaller cascades to enjoy along the way. The trails pass by moss-covered ruins of a powerhouse and dam that were fully functioning in the early 1900s. The lower Catawba Falls is on a short side path off the main trail.

The make-shift path to Upper Catawba Falls is extremely difficult and hazardous, so enjoy the majesty from below.

Catawba Falls is in the western part of our state—perhaps make the excursion part of a visit to Asheville, only 25 miles away.

Crabtree Falls National Park Service Grassy Creek near Little Switzerland One of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfalls is located near Little Switzerland, a charming resort area offering endless views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A moderate onemile-loop through wooded trails guides visitors to a thunderous roar of water rushing over a steep, 70-foot cliff. A bridge in front of the falls offers great views. The trail scenery is beautiful in all seasons, but particularly so in spring and fall. Plan a weekend in the mountains since this one is around 300 miles from Raleigh.

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Lassiter Mill Historic Park Raleigh

Lower Cascade Falls Hanging Rock State Park Stokes County, north of Winston-Salem In about a two-hour drive from Raleigh, you can arrive at Hanging Rock State Park. The park is in the Sauratown Mountains range, which also includes our state’s prominent landmark, Pilot Mountain.

With more than a dozen waterfalls and smaller cascades, it is worth the drive—so pack a lunch and plan to spend the whole day. Arguably, the park’s most scenic waterfall is Lower Cascade Falls, which ends in a large wading pool of cool river water. Three other falls—Upper Cascade Falls, Hidden Falls, and Window Falls—are short, easy hikes from the visitor center. The park also features 20 miles of wooded trails and unique geologic structures with names like Cook’s Wall, Devil’s Chimney, and, of course, Hanging Rock.

And last—but not least in the hearts of Raleighites—the “falls” at Lassiter Mill. Sure, this is a stretch for a story on dramatic waterfalls, but the park is a favorite local waterside haven.

A mill once sat on the peaceful site tucked inside the beltline. Listen as Crabtree Creek rushes over the dam. Wander down to the small, sandy beach area. Spend an hour picnicking and planning your next great adventure to the many magnificent waterfalls that grace our beautiful home state.

The destinations covered here represent a variety of the closest, most beautiful, and most accessible waterfalls out of the hundreds in our region. Many are situated near other falls, so research before you go to find a trip that offers more bang for your buck. Kevin Adam’s book, North Carolina Waterfalls, and the website, NCWaterfalls.com, are valuable resources for waterfall exploration.

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Hopefully you and your spouse-to-be are both committed to each other and to your relationship. Most people don’t go into marriage with the idea that it’s going to fail.

But, new research suggests that children of divorced parents, especially female children, may be less confident that the marriage will succeed and less committed to working on the marriage when problems arise.

Beginning in the late 20th century, social psychologists started to study the effect of divorce on the adult children of those earlier divorces. A 1996 study found that adults with divorced parents have a lower commitment to marriage as an institution.

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a 2008 study found that women whose parents divorced were more likely to enter marriage with relatively lower commitment to, and confidence in, the future of those marriages, potentially raising their risk for divorce. These findings were corroborated by a second study in 2014.

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Triangle Restaurant Week June 3–9 Throughout the Triangle During this weeklong celebration of culinary excellence, participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing. It’s a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine. Visit the link for all participating restaurants.

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39th Annual Apex PeakFest May 4, 9am–5pm Downtown Apex

Celebrate “The Peak of Good Living” in downtown Apex as you stroll through five blocks of art, crafts, food trucks, live music, entertainment, kid rides, and much more.

ApexPeakFest.com

Fest in the West May 4, 11am–5pm 7445 Green Hope School Road, Cary

Enjoy this annual arts and crafts event with several food trucks, beer and wine, music, activities for the kids, a petting zoo, and much more.

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Mother’s Day Mill Market

Wheels on Academy

May 11, 10am–4pm 146 S Main Street, Fuquay-Varina

May 18, 9am–2pm South Academy Street, Cary

Pick up something special for mom this Mother’s Day. The Mill will host over 70 local vendors along with food trucks, mimosas, craft beer and wine, and specialty coffee.

Cary’s 8th annual car show is headed to town. Spend a nice spring day seeing cars of yesteryear come alive and rule the roads alongside some of today’s modern hot rods and exotic cars. Downtown Park will be full of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family.

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Holly Springs Salamanders Baseball May 30–August 3 101 Tennis Court, Holly Springs

Head out to the ballpark to watch the Holly Spring Salamanders take on their fierce competition. Grab a bite to eat from the concession stand or a cold, craft beer before heading to your seats.

The season begins May 30th and runs through August 3rd.

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BEYOND: The Film Festival June 19–23 Downtown Cary

The Cary Theater will launch their second annual film festival, celebrating the art of storytelling through cinema. It will feature screenplay and short film competitions that are far beyond ordinary right here in downtown Cary. Head on out for a fun and enjoyable cinematic experience open to the community.

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SpringFest May 18, 4–9pm Town Hall Drive, Morrisville

The Town of Morrisville’s SpringFest turns Town Hall Drive into a carnival for the whole family. The event includes great entertainment, midway games, rides, live music, and some of your favorite food trucks. Admission is free.

Wind Down Wednesday Wednesdays in June, 6–9pm 302 Colonades Way, Cary

Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for a summer night of music and fun. This complimentary concert will have you up on your feet and dancing in no time. Take advantage of a variety of food, beer, and wine available for purchase at booths on the Park Level. Lawn chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Spring Wine Walk

The N.C. Symphony Summerfest

May 31, 5–8pm 302 Colonades Way, Cary

May 25th Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Revel in the spring evening as you stroll through Waverly Place while visiting your favorite participating shops and restaurants for wine samples and exclusive promotions to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

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A series of performances to delight all ages, with Symphonie Fantastique and “Play with the Pros.” You’ll find friends and neighbors on stage performing with the symphony. Concerts continue throughout June and July, including the highly anticipated July 4th celebration.

10th Annual Apex Latino Arts and Culinary Festival June 1, 3–10pm Downtown Apex Photo courtesy of Waverly Place

Sample tasty authentic food and dessert delights from over 12 different Latino countries. You can also enjoy arts and crafts, an artisan craft bazaar, and spectacular music and dancing at the Apex Depot.

ApexLatinoFest.com

Peak City Pig Fest June 14–15 Downtown Apex

You won’t want to miss the 8th annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest.

This free BBQ festival features live music, food, a beer garden, and various street vendors. Proceeds from the event support various charities of the Apex Sunrise Rotary Foundation.

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WESTERN WAKE DINING GUIDE African CARY AWAZÉ CUISINE 904 NE Maynard Rd (919) 377-2599

American CARY 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

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

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

TAIPEI CAFE 9825-G Chapel Hill Rd (919) 380-8568 | taipeicafemorrisville.com

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

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

TASTE VIETNAMESE CUISINE 152 Morrisville Square Way (919) 234-6385

HOLLY SPRINGS

YBA LITTLE TOKYO 1401 SE Maynard Rd (919) 467-5011

TERIYAKIN’ 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 443-2279

YOHO ASIAN BISTRO 8204 Tryon Woods Dr (919) 859-8081 | yohoasiancary.com

ZENFISH POKÉ BAR 9924 Chapel Hill Road (919) 234-0914 | zenfishpokebar.com

YURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1361 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 481-0068 | yurijapaneserestaurant.com

Bakery/Cafes/sweets

APEX

CARY

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

ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 10120 Green Level Church Rd (919) 822-1866 | andiasicecream.com

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

ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 308 W Chatham St (919) 267-6846 anneloresbakery.com

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

THE CORNER TAVERN AND GRILL 1301 NW Maynard Road (919) 460 0088 cornertaverncary.com

Asian

DAME’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 1823 N Harrison Ave | (919) 234-0824

ASIAN GARDEN 242 Grande Heights Dr (919) 462-8598 | asiangardencarync.com

HERONS 100 Woodland Pond Dr (919) 447-4200 | theumstead.com LUCKY 32 7307 Tryon Rd (919) 233-1632 | lucky32.com

CARY

BANANA LEAF 1026 Ryan Rd (919) 468-9958 | bananaleafcary.com EIGHTY8 ASIAN BISTRO 1077 Darrington Dr (919) 377-0152 | eighty8bistro.com

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

GENKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3420 Ten Ten Rd (919) 363-6636 | genkirestaurantsushi.com

APEX

GINGER ASIAN CUISINE 2048 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 859-8998 | gingerasiancuisine.com

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 PEAK CITY GRILL & BAR 126 N Salem St (919) 303-8001 | thepeakcitygrill.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 Street (919) 762 7731 | abbeyroadnc.com AVIATOR SMOKEHOUSE 525 E Broad St (919) 557-7675 | aviatorbrew.com

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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 RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO 2020 Boulderstone Way (919) 388-9977 | redbowlcary.com

SUSHI IWA 2026 Creekside Landing Dr (919) 387-7022 | sushiiwa.org YAMATO STEAK, SEAFOOD & SUSHI BAR 700 E Williams St (919) 303-8088 | yamatoofapex.com

FUQUAY-VARINA HIBACHI & COMPANY 708 Judd Pkwy | (919) 552-8899 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 CHINA UNO 308 Village Walk Dr (919) 557-9888 | china-uno.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 COFFEE & CREPES 315 Crossroads Blvd (919) 233-0288 | coffeeandcrepes.com CREMA COFFEE ROASTER & BAKERY 1983 High House Rd (919) 380-1840 | cremacoffeebakery.com DICED GOURMET SALADS & WRAPS 1377 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8572 | dicedsalads.com 7157 O’Kelly Chapel Road (919) 678 5004 | dicedsalads.com

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

DUCK DONUTS 100 Wrenn Drive (919) 468-8722 | duckdonuts.com

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

FRESCA CAFÉ & GELATO 302 Colonades Way (919) 851-8171 | frescacafe.com

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FRESH. LOCAL ICE CREAM 138 E Chatham St freshlocalicecream.com

C&T WOK 130 Morrisville Square Way (919) 467-8860 | ctwokrestaurant.com

GOODBERRY’S FROZEN CUSTARD 2325 Davis Dr (919) 469-3350 | goodberrys.com

SUSHI AT THE PARK 1163 Parkside Main St. sushiatthepark.com (984) 333-0198

DIM SUM HOUSE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 380-3087 | dimsumhousemorrisville.com

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

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

HIBACHI BLUE 1500 Village Market Pl (919) 462-9899

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

PHO 919 3504 Davis Dr (919) 377-0318 | pho919.com

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1240 NW Maynard Road greatharvestcary.com (919) 460-8158 HAPPYCAKES CUPCAKERY 9958 Chapel Hill Rd thehappycupcakery.com

JAVA JIVE 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 816-8888 | javajivecary.com JUICEVIBES 1369 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 377-8923 | juicevibes.com KALE ME CRAZY 302 Colonades Way #209 (984) 200-2960 | kalemecrazy.net LA FARM BAKERY 4248 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 657-0657 | lafarmbakery.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 PURE JUICERY BAR 716 Slash Pine Drive (919) 234 1572 | purejuicerybar.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 VIDA DULCE 836 E Chatham St | (919) 378-9722

FUQUAY-VARINA CULTIVATE COFFEE ROASTERS 128 S Fuquay Ave (919) 285-4067 | cultivate.coffee NIL’S CAFE 513 Broad St (919) 567-0887 | nilscafe.weebly.com PINTS ICE CREAM & BEER 512 Broad St | (919) 285-2952 STICK BOY BREAD CO. 127 S Main St (919) 557-2237 | stickboyfuquay.com

MORRISVILLE FOUNT COFFEE + KITCHEN 10954 Chapel Hill Road (984) 888-5454 | fountcoffee.com HOT BREADS CAFE 1901 NW Cary Pkwy (919) 677-1331 | hotbreadscafe.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 2008 Market Center Dr (919) 694-5300 | nothingbundtcakes.com RISE BISCUITS & DONUTS 1100 Market Center Dr (919) 377-0385 | risebiscuitsdonuts.com

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

BUTTERCREAM’S BAKE SHOP 101 N Salem St (919) 362-8408 | buttercreamsbakeshop.com

CARY

SWEET CHERRY BAKERY (919) 524-9132 | sweetcherrybakerync.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

Breakfast/Specialty

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

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

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BARRY’S CAFE 2851 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh (919) 859-3555 | barryscafe.com

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

BUILT CUSTOM BURGERS 5033 Arco St (919) 377-2775 | builtcustomburgers.com

APEX

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

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

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GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY, CARY

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Eclectic

GERMAN

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

CARY

CARY

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

DER BIERGARTEN 1080 Darrington Drive (919) 459-5874 | biergartencary.com

CORELIFE EATERY 200 Crossroads Blvd corelifeeatery.com | (919) 726-6261

Greek/Mediterranean

MORRISVILLE

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

APEX

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

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

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

RALEIGH CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook St (919) 828-5932 cateringworks.com ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E Millbrook Rd (919) 850-2340 rockytopcatering.com

VEGAN COMMUNITY KITCHEN 803 E Williams Street (919 372-5027 | vegancommunitykitchen.com

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

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

THE URBAN TURBAN 2757 NC-55 (919) 367-0888 | urbanturbanbistro.com

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

Indian APEX

SASSOOL 1347 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 300-5586 | sassool.com

CARY

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

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

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

French

HOLLY SPRINGS

CARY

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

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

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

CARY 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 CILANTRO INDIAN CAFÉ 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 234-1264 | cilantroindia.com 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 TOWER INDIAN RESTAURANT 144 Morrisville Square Way (919) 465-2326 | towernc.com

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

FUQUAY-VARINA Authentic Pizzeria Where Freshness and Quality Define the Menu • Excellent Selection of Wines and Espresso Drinks • Personal Recommendations from the Chef • Patio Seating and Live Entertainment • Private Dining Room and Catering •

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

MORRISVILLE HYDERABADHOUSE | BIRYANI PLACE 3735 Davis Dr (919) 924-0503 | hyderabadhouse.net

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

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

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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

SAI KRISHNA BHAVAN 10970 Chapel Hill Rd (919) 481-0910 | saikrishnabhavan.com

APEX

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

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

Peruvian

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

HOLLY SPRINGS

CARY

FIESTA MEXICANA 428 Village Walk Dr (919) 346-1330 fiestamexicananc-hollysprings.com

LUCKY CHICKEN 1851 N Harrison Avenue (919) 678-3153

DANIEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING 1430 W Williams St (919) 303-1006 | danielsapex.com MAMMA MIA ITALIAN BISTRO 708 Laura Duncan Rd (919) 363-2228 | mammamianc.com OSTERIA G 5160 Sunset Lake Rd (984) 229-7480 | osteriag.com RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 1055 Pine Plaza Dr (919) 446-6333 | ruckuspizza.com

CARY BELLINI FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 107 Edinburgh S Dr (919) 552-0303 | bellinifineitaliancuisinecary.com BOCCI TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd (919) 803-5358 | bocciitalian.com ENRIGO ITALIAN BISTRO 575 New Waverly Pl (919) 854-7731 | dineenrigo.com LUGANO RISTORANTE 1060 Darrington Dr (919) 468-7229 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

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

APEX

LOS TRES MAGUEYES 120 Bass Lake Rd (919) 552-6272 | lostresmagueyes.com

ARANDAS MEXICAN CUISINE 5460 Apex Peakway (919) 362-7363 | arandasmexcuisine.com

MORRISVILLE

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 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

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

Middle Eastern CARY BOSPHORUS RESTAURANT 329 N Harrison Ave (919) 460-1300 | bosphorus-nc.com

MARCO POLLO 1871 Lake Pine Dr (919) 694-5524 | marcopollocary.com

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

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 PIZZA LA STELLA 1389 Kildaire Farm Rd (984) 333-6773 | pizzalastella.com

LA TAQUERIA MEXICAN GRILL 973 E Broad St (919) 552-5532

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

MORRISVILLE BABYMOON CAFE 100 Jerusalem Dr (919) 465-9006 | babymooncafe.com RUCKUS PIZZA, PASTA, & SPIRITS 101 Market Center Dr (919) 388-3500 | ruckuspizza.com

FUQUAY-VARINA

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 MAY/JUNE 2019

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ANDIA’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, CARY

PIZZERIA FAULISI 215 E Chatham St, Ste 101 pizzeriafaulisi.com

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

RICCI’S TRATTORIA 10110 Green Level Rd (919) 380-8410 | riccistrattoria.com

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

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

APEX ANNA’S PIZZERIA 100 N Salem St (919) 267-6237 | annaspizzeria.com J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 804 Perry Rd (919) 363-0071 | jandsnypizza.com JOHNNY’S PIZZA 96 Cornerstone Dr (919) 659-8700 MICHELANGELO’S PIZZA Lake Pine Plaza, 928 US Hwy 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 ROMEO’S PIZZA 800 W Williams Street (919) 355 2920 | romeospizza.com

FUQUAY-VARINA ANNA’S PIZZERIA 138 S Main St (919) 285-2497 | annaspizzeria.com ASSAGGIO’S 941 E Broad St (919) 557-9505 | assaggios-fuquay.com J & S NEW YORK PIZZA 500 Broad St (919) 557-6921 | jandsnypizza.com MILANO PIZZA 7509 Purfoy Rd (919) 557-6093 sites.google.com/site/milanopizzafv

HOLLY SPRINGS ACME PIZZA 204 Village Walk Dr (919) 552-8800 | acmepizzaco.com BLAZE PIZZA Holly Springs Towne Center 316 Grand Hill Pl (919) 557-4990 | blazepizza.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

Sandwich/Deli CARY HOT POINT DELI 1718 Walnut St (919) 460-6299 | hotpointcary.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

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

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

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411 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina 919.285.2646 TsuruSweets.com

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3024 Village Market Place Morrisville 919.234.0042 RushCycle.com

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A gourmet confectionary crafting unique, indulgent treats using only the highest-quality cacao and ingredients from around the world.

LEMONSHARK POKE Serving locally crafted poke made with the finest, ethically sourced ingredients.

2000 Boulderstone Way, Cary 984.333.0066 LemonSharkPoke.com

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Sightings

PANTHER CREEK SENIOR SUPPORTS THE BLOOD CONNECTION

On Saturday April 6th, Panther Creek senior Temoor Dard hosted a high school blood drive with The Blood Connection at Whole Foods. The drive collected more than 100 units, saving approximately 300 lives in the community. Before the drive started, Dard was also awarded a $500 scholarship for his success with TBC over the years.

The Blood Connection is a nonprofit, community blood center in central and eastern North Carolina that supplies blood to local hospitals through volunteer blood donors.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK AT DIAMONDS DIRECT CRABTREE

Diamonds Direct Crabtree hosted the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network for a “Business After Hours” event. Over 100 attendees filled Diamonds Direct’s Raleigh showroom for a night of food, drinks, networking, and diamonds! J. Alexander’s served an assortment of appetizers and desserts, and a few lucky winners left the event with raffle prizes, including Carolina Hurricanes tickets, a beautiful pair of Tacori fashion earrings, and dinner for two at J. Alexanders!

AFTER HOURS MEDIA EVENT AT THE BUTCHER’S MARKET

Photos by Megan Long

Members of the community were invited to check out The Butcher’s Market’s newest location in Holly Springs.

Guests explored the gourmet grocery and butcher shop while enjoying bites and sips from sampling stations.

The Butcher’s Market offers a wide variety of fresh meats, prepared foods, and local brands.

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DIAMONDS Artist: Jaimon Caceres

Diamonds is a famous ballet choreographed by George Balanchine, the founder of the New York City Ballet.

A dramatic, all-white ballet set to beautiful Tchaikovsky music, it was inspired by its namesake, the diamond. This piece shows the lead couple dancing the main pas de deux.

Jaimon Caceres is a colored pencil artist based in Raleigh. As a former ballet dancer, he has been continually inspired by the images of ballet. His first series was a study on dancers that touched on all aspects of a dancer’s work: performance, rehearsal, class. He tells us: “In my ballet training I learned to appreciate structure and the nuances of intricate detail. Working in pencil requires incredible precision, hours of technical work, and leaves little room for error. As my chosen medium, colored pencil has always given me a sense of familiarity to my time as a dancer.

For the month of May, view Caceres’ Paris Series on display at The Art of Style Boutique in downtown Raleigh. JaimonCaceres.com.

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