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our months down and I’m happy to report that my 2018 resolution is holding steady— probably because it was a gift to myself instead of a drastic disruption in my lifestyle. The vow? To give myself a weekly hike through the woods. I’ve managed to do this, and—more often than not—I’ve been traipsing through the woods around Falls Lake.

There’s something about hiking with a lake in view that induces calm and makes life feel happier. As summer nears, there are even more opportunities to spend time in and around the water, and our feature on page 168 gives a preview of activities you can enjoy at major lakes in the Triangle. (Surprising fact: Lake Crabtree is the most visited park in Wake County, with 300,000 visitors each year.)

Another story that taught me a thing or two starts on page 132 and suggests how to help preserve our pollinators.

Best take-away tips: Choose plants native to our area and plant them so they bloom en masse. Think simple shapes and hues of blue, purple, violet, and white.

Obviously I gravitate to the nature stories. But what I love most about this magazine is how personal it is. That’s the pure joy of a local lifestyle magazine.

We’re telling stories about the people we know, the places we visit, and the new experiences we want to seek out.

The Made Local feature (page 138) is a perfect example. It’s all about talented makers in our own community and their special crafts, arts, and edibles. When you learn the personal histories behind the things you purchase, it’s much more interesting to give these items as a gift or share them in your own home.

With every story, I hope we foster relationships and build connections throughout our communities. We weave those personal messages throughout our editorial, and—in this special issue—we also invite our key business partners to participate in Faces of Raleigh. It’s their opportunity to personally introduce themselves and their businesses to you.

I’d love to know more about what interests each of you so we can make our stories even more personal. Send me an email or call and tell me what you’d like to see in Midtown.

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122 AN EYE FOR ART

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132 ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES

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168 ESCAPE TO THE LAKE

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198 CLASSIC MEETS CONTEMPORARY A 1930s Dutch Colonial keeps its historic character, but opens up inside.

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The Cake Artist

By Alex Dixon | Photo courtesy of Catering Works WHEN MARIA GIACONA BROUGHT a cake—made to resemble a vase— to the creator of the piece that inspired it, the designer thought it was an imitation.

Giacona recalls the designer seemed irritated that someone tried to copy her work, but once she realized the vase was a cake, it astounded her. Giacona, now a cake artist at Catering Works, has been baking and designing edible works of art for more than a decade. She graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and then ran her own business in Auburn, New York, before coming to Raleigh.

From video game controllers to bottles of Patrón, nothing is off limits for Giacona to re-create in cake form. She grew up taking every art class she could, and her first job—at age 15—was in a bakery.

Like egg combines with flour to make batter, Giacona eventually blended her two passions into a profession she loves, and working at the catering and event-planning company is ideal.

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“Cake artist is the best title I’ve ever had because that’s really what the job is,” Giacona says.

“I still use all the tools and skills I learned in my art classes, but instead of sculpting or painting, I use those skills on cakes.”

As summer and another wedding season kicks off, Giacona is sure to be busy creating anything that’s light on the palate, including white cakes and cakes with fruit fillings, such as raspberry. Although the season typically brings lighter colors like ivories and pastels that imitate flowers, she also hopes to see more daring and spontaneous couples this year— couples who are willing to take risks with their cakes. Giacona expects that naked cakes will remain popular, but she likes to put her own spin on the trend and create “half-naked cakes,” frosting one tier and leaving the others without frosting or with dripping frosting.

Aside from filling the typical requests, Giacona also loves custom orders, working with her clients to execute their vision perfectly. “People have ideas of what they want, and they’re always throwing curveballs at you,” she says. “I’ve been doing this for 15 years and, even though I’m pretty experienced, there are always going to be new techniques or something crazy you’ve never done before.”

Each cake is a masterpiece, such as the one she made as a recreation of Monet’s famous Water Lilies painting. “It’s very rewarding when you have something awesome to present to your client,” she says. “That’s why I do it—to see that reaction on people’s faces. That’s the best thing for me; I love hearing positive feedback and I love making someone’s day.”

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Seasonal Reflection When it’s time to chill this summer, check out the evocative messages in new releases from singer-songwriter Christy Jean.

By Bryan C. Reed ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR, Raleigh-based singer-songwriter Christy Jean Smith—performing under the name Christy Jean—released the first song of what she’d call The Winter Project—a collection of songs that offer resolve for the seasons that follow.

She announced the first song on the Facebook page still associated with her old moniker, The Tender Fruit.

“Winter is a time for cozy blankets, hot chocolate, and tunes,” Smith wrote.

“I’m gonna do my part to get us through this cold, dark season by releasing a new song on the first of January, February, and March.” Then she offered a link to a new Bandcamp page to stream the brand-new song “Own Your Sadness.”

I spent much of my listening time in January playing that song on repeat. True to her suggestion that the new songs might offer some comfort to listeners, “Own Your Sadness” felt like a balm.

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It also felt like a departure for Smith.

After fronting the country-leaning band Nola from 2004 through 2007, Smith took on the name “The Tender Fruit” for comparatively spare and more folkleaning songs. In both acts, though, Smith commanded attention with an economical and evocative style of songwriting that perfectly complements a strong, expressive voice that cracks with raw emotion. She’s long been one of the city’s most compelling singers and songwriters. But “Own Your Sadness,” while not a full reversal of her past work, adds new angles to the singer’s catalog.

Joined by drummer and keyboardist James Phillips, who plays both in the kaleidoscopic folk-pop band Bombadil and in his own earnest, electronicsdriven project Sumner James, Smith sheds the twangy trappings of her past work and embraces a more atmospheric tone, buoyed by Phillips’ shimmering, cloudy synthesizers.

Smith’s voice emerges from a gentle swell of keys with a pained but

declaratory phasing of the song’s title.

The second verse finds Smith’s voice risen fully above the arrangement.

“Own your sadness / Wear your shame,” she sings. As the verse ends, she arrives at the song’s crux: “I ain’t gonna save you / And I don’t want to talk about it.”

Later, she adds, “I can’t tell you everything’s gonna be alright.”

It feels meditative in its spartan imagery, and resilient in its building dynamic. What first seems like a simple lament quickly reveals itself to be directed at another, addressing the cost of emotional labor that comes from trying to be supportive to someone else’s sadness. There’s a whole story between the lines, and Smith’s resigned, resilient, and righteous speaker offers as much mantra-worthy motivation—“Own your sadness / Wear your shame”—as she does doubt and concern about her own ability to fix the problems—“I ain’t gonna save you.”

It’s telling, then, that The Winter Project’s February follow-up, “Caroline,” finds Smith more or less back in the

folk arena, singing accompanied only by a single guitar and gentle harmonies.

Still, her lyrics suggest more than they reveal, and her vivid imagery mingles the agrarian with the cosmic. “Out in the country beyond the light / There is a part of me that’s floating,” she sings.

“She holds the moon up by her string.”

The titular Caroline is at once a “muddy bride,” a holder of secrets, a lunar puppeteer, and something of a sage. The song ends wide open with Caroline’s advice: “You know that you can’t hide from things you leave behind.”

Both the January and February songs offer an elliptical narrative that evokes the hard-fought battle it can be to get a clean slate. (The March song had not been released as of our April press deadline.) It’s fitting then that these songs mark a new chapter in Smith’s musical career—one that has spawned a small but steadfast following—as well as the start of a new year of releases. Unlike the typical resolution, though, these songs have real staying power.

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By Ruhama Wolle PANTONE DUBBED ITS TIES TO THE cosmos and what lies ahead as they announced Color of the Year for 2018. If only Prince were alive to catch the wave of the latest Ultra Violet reign. The color comes from the melding of blue and red; all the entities tied in one color, a reflection of what’s needed in our world today.

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Symbolic of innovation and the creative spirit of today’s world, Ultra Violet is the feeling of moving forward. After a few years dedicated to soft-reflective hues and earthy tones, it was about time a bold color took charge in the fashion world. This shouldn’t come as a complete surprise if you’ve been following the spring 2018 Fashion Week runway trends. Design houses such as Balenciaga, Marni, Gucci, Loewe, and Moschino have sent radiant Ultra Violet looks down the runway. “The Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of pushing past conformity,” says Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

Although the regal blue-toned shade of purple seems a bit intimidating, weaving the highlighter hue into your everyday wardrobe is simpler than it seems. For beginners, try incorporating purple accessories to your look with a favorite denim, or kick off the trend with a pair of Pedro Garcia Qadir satin sandals. Then move up a level and start rocking separates such as Issey Miyake’s wide-leg pleats or a Helmut Lang slim frayed tank—and if you’re one who loves to be fearless, make a daring move with a St. John sculpture knit asymmetric statement dress from Saks. But if you’re not convinced, and need more reasons for the mega purple boost, just look to art history.

Artists including Monet, Vermeer, and Andy Warhol have left traces in the Ultra Violet résumé of who’s who of artistic icons.

Plus historically, only royalty was deemed to wear purple until chemist William Henry Perkin made the color more accessible to the general public, and just as fast as some forces are yanking us into the past, the nebulous color presents us with a new insight of the old things. There’s a reason they say if you hold onto things long enough, they’ll come again. So, if you’re one who loves to thrift, make your way to dress. in Raleigh and find your Ultra Violet piece at a fraction of the cost.

With warmer weather rolling around, take heed on all the possibilities this year’s color can offer your spring wardrobe. And of course, work with your natural complexion to decide which form of the bright hue to wear with confidence and ease.

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TRIANGLE’S MINOR LEAGUE MASCOTS

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By David Droschak | Photo courtesy of the Carolina Mudcats

When the Milwaukee Brewers recently purchased the minor league Carolina Mudcats from longtime owner Steve Bryant, there was immediate change in Zebulon. Additional staff was hired, a new outfield wall was built, and the marketing budget was increased. But there was little or no discussion about revamping the team’s mascot—Muddy the Mudcat.

“He’s very unique and very recognizable in the area. He has been around since the very beginning of our organization. We wanted to keep that uniqueness,” says Cassie Tomasello, the team’s coordinator of community relations who is in charge of Muddy’s appearances.

Just as recognizable is Muddy’s counterpart in Durham—Wool E. Bull—

the mascot of the Triple A Durham Bulls since 1992. And while the movie Bull Durham (celebrating its 30th anniversary this season) made the franchise internationally famous, Wool E. Bull is a close second.

“If you see all the marketing material we put out there, most of the time it’s centered around Wool E. Bull.

For all of these guys playing in Durham it’s just a stomping ground for them— their ultimate goal is to make it to the majors,” says Nicholas Tennant, the team’s mascot coordinator for more than a decade. “Our hardcore fan base gets to know the players, but for the casual fans who come for a night out with the family or for some great entertainment, we like to make Wool E. Bull the center of our show—and he’s the star of it.

Almost everything revolves around him.”

Donning the costume as a minor league mascot is a full-time job. Muddy and Wool E. Bull make hundreds of appearances each season, hug thousands of little kids at games, help formulate and create in-game, on-field entertainment, and pose for photos with countless fans.

Each also serves as a community outreach arm of their team. For example, Bully Busters is a free assembly program created by the Bulls and designed to use the star-power of Wool E. Bull to reinforce anti-bullying behavior. At the end of each 20- to 25-minute school assembly, Wool E. Bull challenges students to take the “Bully Busters Pledge.” Every student who takes the pledge home, reviews it

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with their parent or guardian, and returns it to their teacher receives two complimentary tickets to a select Bulls game.

“A lot of teams do reading programs, but I wanted something a little more substantial,” Tennant says of the anti-bullying program that runs annually from January through March and just completed its fifth year.

The Bulls’ anti-bullying program began in Durham County, but has been expanded to Wake and Orange counties, and has been so successful that Tennant says the team may expand into Chatham, Granville, and Person counties in the coming years.

The Mudcats also have executed an anti-bullying program in the past, along with reading programs in local schools. “The kids just love Muddy’s energy and how funny he can be when he’s doing things on the fly,” Tomasello says. “When I’m reading a book to kids in school, he likes to act out the story. He can be so funny and off-the-cuff.”

Minor league teams work on tight budgets, where every hot dog, cold beer, baseball cap, or team jersey that’s sold adds to the bottom line—so mascots are priceless, and a relatively cost-efficient way to market to area fans and beyond.

And their images—and oversized heads—can often create powerful and lasting branding.

“It’s super important for Muddy [to be] going out into the community and getting our name, our image, out there to people who may not know where we are or who we are,” Tomasello explains. “Just having our mascot there to bottle up the fun and bring a lot of positive energy and showcase what we can bring to the table as the Carolina Mudcats organization is so vital. Our staff members can’t be out there all of the time. Besides, people want to see Muddy because he’s funny; we’re really not that funny.”

“It’s a central part of minor league baseball because all of the players are always coming through; it’s never a consistent basis, but Wool E. Bull is always that consistent figure,” Tennant adds.

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FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, beverage writers have heralded cider as “the next big thing,” a traditional beverage on the brink of rediscovery. And yet, it never quite happened: Cider’s moment seemed forever stuck at some point in the near future.

That future was unlikely to arrive so long as the only examples of cider that consumers encountered were the rather one-dimensional, overly sweet brands from a few large producers. Recently, though—just like the craft beer movement that cider was widely predicted to emulate—small-scale cider makers have begun to introduce consumers to the diversity and complexity of their beverage.

“So much of it depends on the variety of the apples,” says Maureen Ahmad, founder of Chatham Cider Works in Pittsboro.

“The deeper you get into craft and traditional cider lore, the more you realize there are so many kinds of cider based on the kinds of apples that were grown in a region. You look for apples that ferment to the characteristics you desire.”

Ahmad sources all of her apples from North Carolina, which is the seventh-largest applegrowing region in the country. “It’s right up there with Washington State and Michigan, so we do have a long agricultural tradition of orcharding up in the mountains,” she explains. She also foraged wild apples this year with Triangle Land Conservancy.

In harvest season, the apples are pressed on-site, and cider made from the juice all year.

Chatham’s ciders are on the strong side, up to 10 percent alcohol by volume. “There are ciders that drink more like a beer: they’re very bubbly and very light. Our ciders drink more like a wine,” Ahmad says.

Chatham Cider Works produces one base cider, then treats it in different ways. “We have one that we ferment a second time in the bottle, which is a methode champenoise,” she says. “We have another that we forcecarbonate [with added CO2], which is a more traditional style of cider. Then we have one that we age in bourbon barrels and carbonate.”

“Cider is the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S. right now,” says Ahmad. “Although it is starting from a very small base, it’s growing at something like 40 percent annually.” North Carolina now boasts more than 20 cideries—all opened since 2012—plus another five or six companies that make cider alongside beer, wine, or mead.

Naughty Penguin is the state’s newest cidery. It was planned to be Raleigh’s first; instead, founder Matt Galiani found space nearby in Morrisville. His is a one-man operation, so he opted to save both time and money by buying juice instead of pressing his own fruit, and he relies on orchards in North Carolina and Virginia.

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Galiani’s philosophy is to make a virtue of the natural variation in the fruit. “I like the fluctuation in the apples. If you let an apple ripen one extra day, it will taste different when you eat it than it did the day before—and the juice will be different. As it ages, it changes its taste and texture and juice and pH.”

He aims for a dry cider, and relies on a favorite apple variety.

“My plan is to try to capitalize on the flavor profile of the Pink Lady, because I think they have one of the best tastes,” he says. His flagship cider, Emperor’s Select, will soon be joined by a sweeter variety—sweet, he says, “but not Jolly Rancher sweet.”

Ahmad credits craft beer for the increasing openness to cider: “People have an awareness of the category. The craft beer movement helped, because people now have great patience and an appetite for things that are different, that are local, and that are not massproduced. Craft cider benefited from that.”

With this growth, cider has become a year-round beverage.

It retains its association with the harvest, but producers are also creating varieties accented with spring fruits or even tea that are perfect warm weather beverages.

There are aged ciders, funky farmhouse ciders, ciders with hops, rosé ciders, and ciders flavored with spices and herbs— something for every taste, if you know where to look.

Education and exposure are the biggest challenges cider faces.

The Black Twig in Durham is the only cider-focused restaurant in the area, with a selection of 80 ciders on draft and in bottles.

Elsewhere, the curious drinker hoping for a cider education has to scan the retail aisles, and snap up unusual ciders when bars offer them. That long-promised future for cider? If the momentum keeps up, it may have arrived.

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midtown living KELLY YOUNG WEGER AND CHRIS YOUNG, CO-OWNERS OF JUICEKEYS

BY BETH PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE REALE

WHAT KIND OF KEY CAN open the door to better health?

A juice key! But this is no riddle; siblings and Raleigh natives, Kelly Young Weger and Chris Young, are co-owners of Juicekeys, a 100 percent organic juice and smoothie bar located in North Raleigh.

“Let food be thy medicine.” Hippocrates was really onto something, and after a long and winding health journey of her own, Kelly vouches for the ancient physician’s 2500-year-old claim. A competitive gymnast until she was injured at the age of 16, Kelly says she merely “got by” on the standard American diet. It wasn’t until

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after her injury—which prevented her from maintaining the level of physical fitness she was used to (and that competitive gymnastics required)—that she felt the pressure to diet.

Kelly counted calories. She used artificial sweeteners. She avoided fat. She tried all of the fad diets, but slowly realized that dieting was not synonymous with healthful living. As she learned more and more about nutrition, she focused less and less on dieting.

“Little seeds were planted along the way,” Kelly says. The first small step toward helping her body “run toward better health” was simply to choose more organic foods over conventional foods.

It wasn’t long before Kelly had acquired a juicer, to the end of incorporating more fresh fruit and vegetable juices into her diet.

She felt she was now solidly on a path to a healthier self—her energy levels increased and she felt stronger and healthier than she had in years. Her passion led her to the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she earned a second degree as a health educator.

Naturally, Kelly was eager to share what she was learning with her loved ones. Her brother, Chris, a marine deployed overseas, began receiving increasingly unusual care packages. Along with favorites from home, such as store-bought energy drinks, Kelly stashed algae supplements into Chris’ care packages, hinting at a healthier alternative. (By the way, if algae supplements sound strange to you, you’re not alone: Chris thought the same thing when he received his first shipment in Afghanistan, and the supplements in question may or may not have found their way to the nearest trash bin—but that’s classified.)

Chris had to forge his own path to better health. These days, he prefers chugging a glass of freshly juiced wheatgrass over any unnaturally blue energy drink. His first exploits into the world of juicing came while stationed in Twentynine Palms, California, where he worked as an instructor for the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Enter Natural Sister’s Café, a juicebar and restaurant located about 15 miles to the west of Twentynine Palms in Joshua Tree, California. The café became an oasis of healthier food choices for Chris, sustaining him physically and emotionally during his grueling stint in the desert. Before leaving California, Chris earned a business degree from the University of Southern California, all the while experimenting with juicing in his own kitchen.

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JUICEKEY’S NEW LOCATION IN LAFAYETTE VILLAGE. PHOTO COURTESY OF JUICEKEYS.

“Hey, do you want to open a juice bar?”

Chris, ever the go-getter, went after his sister, Kelly, as soon as he finished business school at USC. He couldn’t think of anyone better suited as a business partner. Holding a communications degree herself from N.C. State, Kelly’s gifts included extreme attention to detail, extensive nutritional training, and creativity in the kitchen.

Thinking big, Chris and Kelly started small.

Their father and uncle, co-owners of Heritage Remodel and Design, kindly shared a bit of their office space in North Raleigh.

Nowadays, Juicekeys commands the entire lower level. The living room–like storefront, which is a happy result of sharing space with a homeremodeling business, opens to a seating area that looks and feels like sitting in a friend’s kitchen.

Beyond that, you’ll find an al fresco–style space that makes you feel like you’re lounging on a lovely patio.

The kitchen is just beyond that and, while it is a busy place, Kelly and Chris have done an excellent job of making the entire store feel restful and rejuvenating.

So, what’s to eat (or drink, for that matter)?

Well, both, actually. Kelly has created an extensive menu of juices, power bowls, smoothies, snacks, hot beverages, “power shots,” and cleanses—all 100 percent organic, all from scratch. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the selection, but the friendly faces running the registers are more than happy to make suggestions. The Mo’ Mocha smoothie is the perfect solution for a chocolate craving, sans guilt.

The Orange Vitality juice is truly vibrant, and the Pear-Licious tastes infinitely more complex than the three simple ingredients it contains.

Kelly and Chris have found a delightful way to share their knowledge and passion. Visit them at the original Juicekeys location, 5011 Falls of Neuse Road, or at the new Juicekeys store, located in Lafayette Village at 8450 Honeycutt Road. Connect with them at Juicekeys.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

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AT VITA VITE, LOVE OF wine and community become an experience.

Lindsay Rice loves a good glass of wine, but more than that, she loves sharing a glass with others. That’s how Vita Vite was born.

Italian for “life” and “vine,” the concept for the downtown Raleigh wine bar is rooted in the idea that good food and wine can bring people together.

“I wanted a space that I could go to with a group of girlfriends or on a date or with my parents that felt comfortable, relaxed,” Rice says. “I am a big believer in no pretention at all, and no intimidation if you don’t know anything about wine.”

But Vita Vite isn’t your run-of-themill wine bar, and wine isn’t Rice’s only passion. She earned her master’s degree in art history and museum studies, and prior to opening her own business she worked in galleries and museums.

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Her love for art and wine is rivaled only by her love for travel, and she wanted to create a place where these things could live together in an approachable way.

“Pairing these things together just felt natural. It seemed like they worked well together. Why not drink good wine in a beautiful setting while looking at good art?” she says.

Rice holds a Level 1 Sommelier certification and will likely continue to pursue that education, but she also believes firmly in learning through experience. “The more you taste and the more you learn about wine, the more you understand it,” she says.

She also believes in supporting small wineries and having a relationship with those wineries. She takes trips regularly to visit wine-production regions, having visited Italy just last September and with a trip to Argentina slated for 2018.

“It’s such an important part of learning about wine, seeing it in person,” she says. “We got to spend time with the families and learn more about the process.

It was such a valuable experience to do that and see it firsthand.”

She curates an intentional and revolving selection of wines, typically between 30 and 40 at a time, mostly by the glass but with a few by the bottle.

While she tries to retain varietals that people know and recognize for each seasonal menu, she also tries to carry things that are a bit esoteric, that guests may not have heard of before.

Because of the limited production of many of her offerings, the specific wine itself will vary based on what is available at the moment.

“The downside is that there isn’t as much stock of these wines. They don’t produce a ton at the wineries, but they’re really special, different wines,” she explains. “And we get to support a family who is making their dreams come true by growing grapes and creating wine.”

She also believes in having a snack or two while connecting with others, so her guests can pair their art and wine with globally inspired small plates, with ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.

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On her menu you’ll find Greek olives alongside pimento cheese from Winston-Salem and hummus from Asheville. Fresh-baked selections from Boulted Bread hold up nicely beneath rich, creamy burrata cheese from Vermont. For those with a sweet tooth, chocolate bites from neighboring Videri more than do the trick.

That camaraderie among business owners is one of the things Rice values most about her location.

When searching for real estate, Rice looked all over downtown. She knew she wanted to be close to the action, but it was important for her to find the right feel, the right fit. In the end she found that close to home, in the Warehouse District, where she had first lived when she moved to Raleigh.

“I liked the idea that this was an up-and-coming area—so I bought the building before anything had been announced, but knowing that there were these big projects coming to this neighborhood,” she says. “The different owners and managers at the restaurants and bars around here all have a passion for this neighborhood and want to see it grow and expand and become a new, great part of Raleigh.”

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space was its own ordeal. “This place was a wreck when I bought the building,” she acknowledges. It was important for Rice to maintain the essence of the space, though, so—while the interior is brand spanking new for the most part—the floors and wooden ceiling beams are original.

Recently voted Best Place to Have a Girl’s Night Out and Best Place to Grab a Glass of Wine in Midtown magazine’s 2018 reader-voted awards, the wine bar is already expanding. Come this summer, the Vita Vite family will open a second location, this time in North Hills. According to Rice, extending the essence and ambiance of the original will be one of the challenges for the new space, which will be housed in the Park Central building. She’s excited about taking on that challenge, intent on retaining her brand and what people love about Vita Vite.

She plans to do a lot of work with the décor: There might be more brick as opposed to wood, but the new location will use many of the same furniture styles and retain the thoughtful touches that guests love in the downtown location, such as the tile work and the reclaimed wood and metals throughout.

One thing that will remain specific to the downtown Vita Vite, however, is the 1,200-squarefoot event space tucked in the back of the building.

It can accommodate up to 80 people, and is essentially a blank slate that can be arranged however guests prefer. The space was christened with the launching of the statewide newspaper The North State Journal, and just a few months after Vita Vite opened, Rice celebrated her own 30th birthday there. It’s been used in a number of other ways as well, from weddings to Motown bands to pop-up dinners with big farm tables.

“I love the dinners. I love when somebody sees the space as a place to have big sit-down dinners,” she says. “That’s one of my favorite things to do.”

Other portions of Vita Vite can be reserved as well, such as the gallery room just off the main bar, where they have hosted bridal showers, baby showers, and little engagement parties.

NEW IN NORTH HILLS! The second location of Vita Vite is slated to open by early summer in the Park Central building. With around 6,000 square feet, it will include a mezzanine level, outdoor seating, and bars on both floors. The new outpost for the popular downtown hot spot will retain the traditional-meets-rustic aesthetic of the original location as well as a focus on international wine, locally sourced small plates, locally made goods, and a curated selection of Southern art.

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“It changes all the time; you could come in next week and we’d have different work everywhere,” Rice says. “I try to keep things moving constantly through, because you might see something in a different place and it might speak to you differently.”

For Rice, this aspect of her concept is a further reflection of her desire to leave a lasting impact on her guests, to connect them to something that they can carry forth after leaving Vita Vite. People will buy their first piece of art from her, and their excitement is tangible and infectious.

“Maybe they just bought their first house, or just graduated from college or something—it’s really exciting being a part of people’s lives like that,” she says. “I remember buying my first painting, how important it was to me, and that has been the first thing that I’ve hung up everywhere that I’ve moved since then—so to get to be a part of that for somebody is really special, and it means so much to the artist too.”

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Businesses slated to set up shop in The Dillon include Urban Outfitters, the Carrboro-based co-op grocery store Weaver Street Market, and Heirloom Brew Shop, which will offer premium coffee, tea, and sake as well as an Asian-inspired food menu.

Other businesses include O-Ku Sushi, Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bishops Cuts & Color, FMI Corporation, and Stewart Engineering.

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When Alyssa Gagliardi began playing hockey in Pittsburgh at age 8, female hockey heroes were hard to find. Girls’ leagues were rare, and there were no professionals to admire.

But now those barriers are gone, and Gagliardi has become the role model she never had.

Today, she plays for the Boston Pride of the National Women’s Hockey League. The players don’t enjoy the status held by the men who play in the National Hockey League, but Gagliardi is a pioneer in her sport, not to mention one of the top players in the world. For now, that’s good enough.

Midtown magazine: You started playing as an 8-year-old. When did you move to the Triangle?

Gagliardi: We moved to Raleigh when I was 10.

My older brother, Ryan, and I had been playing a few years. I ended up playing (with boys) for Raleigh Youth Hockey Association, which is now basically the Junior Hurricanes. I actually switched to goalie when I was 9 or 10 because I thought the equipment was cool. The next year I tried out for goalie and I didn’t make it, so my only other option was to play on a girls’ team. It was a U-16 team and I was only 11. So I started playing defense again. Then I played boys Bantam when I was 13. At that point, the boys started getting a little too big.

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So then you left home to play hockey?

circumstances in NWHL seems unfair?

When I was 14 years old, I went to boarding school at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Minnesota. My brother was there, so my parents weren’t exactly sending me off by myself. That’s where I learned about the college process and got seen by some coaches.

NHL guys get equipment on demand whenever they need it. In our league, it’s like pulling teeth to get a new pair of skates. On the other hand, I am really grateful that a league exists to keep playing, so we can work with the youth teams and kind of grow the game at the grassroots level. After the games when you do the autograph lines, you see all these youth players who are so excited. Obviously we’re not the NHL, so people think we’re comparing apples to oranges. So you try to find that line. I want not only to be grateful, I also want to earn my worth. It’s a process. You want to make some small wins along the way.

And you chose Cornell University, an Ivy League school with a really good women’s hockey program.

I was pretty lucky with the timing of when I went there. I studied communications and I have a minor in business. I loved every minute of it.

After Cornell, you played one season for Boston in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, and then the National Women’s Hockey League started in 2015. I know you can’t make a fulltime living playing in the league, so how do you approach that?

I always said I would take things year by year. When the NWHL started, it just made sense to give it a shot. That first year we were salaried, so every two weeks we were getting a paycheck. The top salaries were around $25,000, but marketing projections were not what the league expected. Now there are three pay tiers, and we get paid per game.

The top tier is $300 per game, so we can make about $7,000.

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Obviously your league doesn’t have the history and popularity of the NHL, but are there times when the modest

Do most of the players have other jobs?

This past season, pretty much everyone had a full-time job. I work full-time for a startup company in Boston. We make wireless headphones and assisted listening technology for seniors who struggle with hearing loss. I am the director of the customer engagement team.

So you’ve got your career underway and you’re a professional athlete. Is that difficult to manage?

I love it. Honestly, I think I would be kind of bored if I wasn’t doing something with my career. I like being challenged that way, too. My coworkers and bosses are really flexible. If I have to leave early on a Friday, they’re totally supportive of that.

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You’ve played three seasons in the league.

Is there any question of whether to keep playing?

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The U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team won the gold medal in South Korea in February. Did you try out for the team?

I tried out for the 2014 team but I didn’t make it.

Until 2016, I was part of the U.S. Women’s National Team Program, which is a pool of about 50 players that they pick from for different [tournament] teams. They’re always making cuts, and I was released from the program then. But having this league to play in, it wasn’t like my playing career ended all of sudden.

Do you ever stop and think about the fact that you are among the very best hockey players in the world?

Last year they put together an all-star team from our league, and we went to

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Florida and played the Olympic team for two games before they went over to South Korea. Our team had some really talented players who easily could have been on the other side of that. It was cool to see how women’s hockey is growing and how many good players there are.

My parents still live in Raleigh. I come back a few times a year to run girls’ hockey camps. I’ll be back in May for my first one.

I realized there were no girls-only hockey camps. I love being able to work with everyone—from teenagers who maybe want to play college to the girls who are 5 years old and just playing hockey for the first time.

(For more information on Gagliardi’s hockey camps, visit AG2Hockey.com.)

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What would you expect to see on a one-acre lot at the corner of Blount and Franklin Streets in downtown Raleigh? Surely not a farmer with a hoe tending a beautiful urban farm, but that’s precisely what you’ll find thanks to dedicated farm partners and volunteers who are providing the community with fresh produce.

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The idea of an urban farm first occurred to Laurel Fieselman and Laura Varnado Passera in January 2010, as they were passing through the southern Appalachian Mountains on their way home from an Environmental Leadership Program in Tennessee. Back in Raleigh, as their vision began to take shape, three other Raleigh residents joined in the planning: Josh Whiton, founder of transit location software company Transloc; Erin Bergstrom, a social justice advocate; and Jonathan Morgan, builder and philosopher.

At that time, Fieselman was managing Meredith College’s sustainability program and Passera was working on renewable energy issues at N.C. State University.

Together, the five co-founders researched everything from educational and incubator farms across the country to various for-

profit and non-profit models.

They envisioned a productive farm of vegetables, fruit trees, and berry bushes. Their vision began to materialize and, in March 2012, they— along with friends, neighbors, and community members— met to dig the first rows of what would become Raleigh City Farm.

This year the garden will celebrate its six-year anniversary, and it has flourished! From their initial intent to create a place where anyone can learn about farming, they have moved on to their current mission statement: to grow the next generation of farmers by connecting the community to sustainable agriculture.

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grow the next generation of farmers by connecting the surrounding community to sustainable agriculture. In addition, plants growing around the perimeter of the farm provide beauty, storm water management, and resources for wildlife. The buffer attracts insects and birds that pollinate crops and prey on pests that reduce production. Herbs growing throughout the buffer are useful as food and medicine.

Currently, the farm is building a community pavilion, which was designed by Raleigh-based architecture firm LS3P, to provide shade and cover for people attending workshops or farmers selling produce.

Local farmer Matthew Spitzer of Endless Sun Farms, who operates a greenhouse at the farm along with his friend and business partner, Chase Werner, likes that the pavilion will not only provide shade, but also a space for gardening classes and even yoga.

The farm’s general manager, Rebekah Beck, invites everyone who is interested to become a part of Raleigh City Farm’s vision by signing up for a workshop, taking a tour, attending a special event, or volunteering to help maintain the site.

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have fun doing it. You can learn about permaculture, soil health, or planting seeds in the raised beds built by our community partners and volunteers. You might like to collect compost, help weed and prep beds, lay down mulch, or try your hand at many other tasks that volunteers do.

“Our food system in this country is broken,” Beck observes. “We are showcasing a solution to this problem.

Namely, a connection to our food sources and those doing the hard work of growing food in sustainable ways that preserve the overall health and wellbeing of all of us, our environment, and our natural resources. … We want our surrounding community to feel a connection to the space—to feel welcome onsite and empowered to support the next generation of farmers in this vibrant and growing city.”

Raleigh City Farm continues to have significant partnerships with other community organizations like the Piedmont Picnic Project, Compost Now, Greenscape, Oakwood Garden Club, and Logan’s One Stop Garden Shop.

The farm is located at 800 North Blount Street and is open to the public during daylight hours seven days a week. RaleighCityFarm.org.

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CHEF JOHN WRIGHT DOESN’T LIKE to give out his pimento cheese recipe.

And you can’t blame him. Wright knows his way around Low Country cuisine as only a veteran chef could, so you’re probably better off just to come to his restaurant—Glenwood Grill—and eat it there.

Wright has led the restaurant, located in the Glenwood Village shopping center, for more than two decades. Before that, he was right in the heart of the burgeoning Southern restaurant scene, working at Magnolias in Charleston, South Carolina.

“There wasn’t really much Low Country food around here in ’97, other than Crook’s Corner out in Chapel Hill,” Wright says. “When they recruited me from Magnolias, they looked to focus on that. I always wanted to keep focused on Low Country and American cuisine; I don’t stray away from it too far by any means, but I think I’ve got it figured out.”

While restaurants throughout Raleigh have come and gone in the nearly 30 years Glenwood Grill has been open, business is still booming with customers new and old. “We’ve got people who’ve been coming here even since before I came in 1990. I’ve obviously worked hard to keep them,” Wright says. “But in the last 10 years I’ve worked to attract a younger crowd.

The proof is in the pudding with how busy we are. We’re busier every year.”

While the menu changes slightly based on seasonality, Wright has some staples that customers wouldn’t allow him to take off even if he wanted to.

“Most things don’t change; I pretty much keep it the same. But there are the things that—if I tried to take them off—my customers might hunt me down,” he says. “I do about a 60 percent menu change when I do it, and try to keep some of the same proteins but just be creative with it. Then we do daily specials, and that kind of thing.”

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Glenwood Grill staples include dishes like the she crab soup, seafood and grits, and their signature “Carpet Bagger” entrée—filet mignon with Parmesan-fried oysters.

With a footprint of only about 800 square feet, the Glenwood Grill kitchen is limited as to what it can do.

“I like to pick a protein and do three, four different variations of that—what I feel is popular and streamlined— because we’re so small in the kitchen,” Wright says. “I can’t do a bunch of custards and things like that, which are easily done in a highervolume place with proper equipment. Because we’re so small, people are amazed at what we can actually do in there. Being creative on that point is probably one of the neatest things.”

With such a small staff, all of the Glenwood Grill employees are sure to become familiar with each other, and Wright has maintained a supportive culture with little turnover. The manager has been at the restaurant for almost 18 years, while several kitchen staff have been there more than 10 years.

“I always give my staff as much accolades as I possibly can because I couldn’t do it without them,” he says. “It’s important to me to have a family orientation around the restaurant.”

Wright says the majority of patrons come to Glenwood Grill based on word-ofmouth recommendations, and he likes to refer to it as the hidden gem of the area.

People may drive by the restaurant multiple times before realizing what and where it is, only for it to be pointed out to them by friends and regular customers.

“Raleigh is such a booming town, and for Glenwood Grill to still be here in the heart of everything, I think I’m more proud of that than anything,” he says.

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minding your business INDIA MCKNIGHT AND NATASHA LOPEZ, THE CO-FOUNDERS OF THE STEM CONSULTANTS

THERE HAS BEEN MUCH TALK IN recent years about the importance of connecting women and minorities with jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics— fields known collectively as STEM. But where many organizations merely pay lip service, India McKnight of Cary and Na’Tasia Robinson of Durham are actually doing something to help.

In 2016, McKnight and Robinson started a business called The STEM Consultants, LLC, which strives to bridge the gap for women and minorities in the STEM industries by connecting skilled candidates with local employers.

“We vet the companies as well as the candidates to make sure it’s a good match,” says McKnight. “We find that for women, minorities, and protected classes, diversity and inclusion are important, but what is often lacking is the inclusion part. We want to make sure our candidates are the right fit for a company’s culture.”

McKnight and Robinson both work outside jobs—McKnight is employed by a Raleigh-based software company, and Robinson works in recruitment and staffing— so it took a bit of effort to get The STEM Consultants off the ground. They have spent the past several months reaching out to local businesses to explain what The STEM Consultants is and how it can assist them with skilled staffing. They also have been attending regional recruitment and networking events, including events

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for federal contractors, for whom diversity and inclusion are vital to receiving and renewing government funding.

“Diversity hiring rules are more stringent for federal contractors,” notes McKnight, herself a military veteran. “They must be able to document their diversity hiring efforts or they could face being audited by The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.”

The idea for a recruitment business specific to STEM arose from what McKnight and Robinson witnessed around them. McKnight is the only person of color at her current employer. Similarly, while working in recruitment at a top auto supplier in Detroit, Robinson watched an engineering position remain open for nearly a year because no minorities applied.

“There has always been

a shortage of STEM workers with the [necessary] skill sets,” Robinson notes. “But there is a bigger shortage of women and minorities.”

While those cohorts remain their greatest focus, McKnight and Robinson emphasize that The STEM Consultants is also ready to find STEM positions for all qualified candidates. “In HR, diversity includes veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community,” Robinson says. “It’s everyone, but we would like the focus to be getting more women and minorities into the field.”

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A VETERAN-FOCUSED EVENT THE STEM CONSULTANTS SPONSORED ON MARCH 15TH WITH GUEST, ANNETTE STEVENSON FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERAN'S BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AT HICKORY TAVERN IN RALEIGH.

women and minorities into the field, and providing more job opportunities,” she explains. “That is good for a company’s investors because it makes the company look good. And that goes directly to the bottom line.”

Adds McKnight: “Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers. Studies have shown that companies with a more diverse workforce are excelling in the economic marketplace.”

There have been challenges, of course. The biggest, McKnight says, has been getting companies to understand that they need the services that The STEM Consultants is offering.

Often, the first question asked is what makes the company different from traditional and larger staffing/ recruitment companies. “We specialize in identifying opportunities for diverse candidates across STEM industries,” McKnight notes. “And we’re only doing direct placement. If a company wants to diversify its organization,

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they aren’t going to the larger, more traditional staffing agencies that have to sift through thousands of people hoping to check off a box or two on the company’s ‘must have’ list. They are going to call The STEM Consultants because they know that our candidates have been fully vetted, including by type of work environment.”

“We want to partner with companies to help them get the qualified candidates they are looking for,” Robinson adds. “We’re not just throwing résumés at hiring managers.

We are consulting with them on what they need and where we can be of most value.”

McKnight and Robinson are currently focused on outreach as they strive to recruit qualified STEM candidates, and connect with the local business community. They are members of organizations including The North Carolina Veteran’s Business Association and The Networking Women of the Triangle, and are looking to partner with groups such as the

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers. “There are a lot of professional organizations that relate to STEM industries,” Robinson says.

“Our goal is to get candidates directly from them so we are getting qualified, diverse candidates.”

Long-term, McKnight and Robinson would like to branch out into area schools to instill in the younger generation a love of STEM and interest the youth in related jobs. They put that into practice in late April with a sponsorship at the Girls World Expo in Cary, part of a one-day national movement to empower girls and help them discover their potential. “By teaching STEM, we want to get young girls interested,” Robinson says. “We would love to go into disadvantaged areas and host STEM fairs and educational seminars and workshops to get students excited about the sciences, and maintain that interest throughout their education.”

foodie focus

Come Hungry!

FLAG YOUR

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TRIANGLE RESTAURANT NEWS

BY SEAN LENNARD, TRIANGLE FOOD GUY, TRIANGLEFOODBLOG.COM

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FOOD NEWS:

Serving ramen, but not wanting to be called a ramen shop, Kaiju Bowl and Bao was on the cusp of opening (as of our press time) at 170 East Davie Street.

Also in downtown Raleigh, in the Glenwood South district, Tin Roof Restaurant and Bar is planning to open at 300 Glenwood Avenue. The popular live-music bar originated in Nashville, and has 15 locations around the country. Tentative plans call for an opening late this year.

And regarding a beloved landmark in downtown Raleigh, we can breathe a sigh of relief: When news circulated that the property that Krispy Kreme donuts sits on had sold to a New York developer, rumors began to swell that the donut mecca would be cleared for more apartments. But relief came with the discovery that KK has a 20-year lease on its building, with the option to renew. So, for the immediate future, the “Hot Now” light remains aglow. Whew!

City Market Sushi will open a sister restaurant, Seoul 116, at 116 North West Street near Clouds Brewing. The opening is planned by early summer, in the former home of More.

Kitchen & Bar, and before that Blue Martini.

Over on Hillsborough Street, Guasaca, the popular Venezuelan arepa concept, is opening another location that will be located under the new Target.

Guasaca has another location on Lake Boone Trail in

Raleigh, as well as locations in Morrisville and Durham.

And as of last month, Funguys Brewing is pulling some cool brews at 2408 Paula Street (just off Wake Forest Road near Biscuitville).

In the “Ones to Watch” category: Be on the lookout for Andrew Ullom, the longtime executive pastry chef of Ashley Christensen’s AC Restaurants, who will open a new bakery in Raleigh next year called Union Special. It’s the first project to publicly attach itself to the Gateway Plaza redevelopment off Crabtree Boulevard.

Sean Lennard has been catering in the Triangle for more than 15 years, and his blog is a go-to foodie hotspot. He taps into local restaurant partners and his online catering business, Triangle Food Guy, serves events of all sizes. Check out TriangleFoodBlog.com for weekly news.

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Thrive NC will take place at downtown Raleigh’s City Market on May 10th and 11th.

All ticket sale proceeds will be donated to North Carolina nonprofits that address issues related to food insecurity. A highlight of the event will be a food festival, featuring top chefs from 50 North Carolina restaurants serving food and drink samples against a backdrop of live music.

Get ready for the 2018 Farm to Fork series, with the first event on June 3rd: the Farm to Fork Picnic, where the area’s best farmers and chefs are paired. On September 16th, they’ll host a pop-up dinner featuring Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Underground & Catering.

And the series will conclude on December 6th with John T. Edge and a celebration of Southern food at Chapel Hill’s Lavender Oaks Farm.

The 2018 version of Chefs for Change, a fundraising dinner series that pairs the Durham food scene with the needs of families experiencing homelessness, is well underway. The first two events sold out, and—if last year is any indication—the next two dinners will sell out quickly.

The July 9th event features Phoebe Lawless (The Lakewood and Scratch) and the September 10th event features Gocciolina’s Aaron Benjamin. The ticketed dinners are held at The Rickhouse, limited to 125 people, with proceeds benefiting Families Moving Forward.

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home styler A Celebration of Nature In Our Homes.

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If you love nature, why not bring it inside? Blurring the line between inside and outside can be achieved with decorative items such as floral pillows, orchids, and “living” blooms encased in glass.

Make a wall come alive with wild floral prints or a wreath of succulents. Use a distressed window for a backdrop to beautiful flowers planted in brightly colored pots. Pillows with butterflies—on a couch the color of the sky—makes it seem like every day is a sunny day.

Delight the senses by placing lavender sachets around the house and feel as if you are standing in the middle of a field of lavender in Provence.

This spring and summer, celebrate all the wonders of nature in your home décor!

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BY ASHLEY AND ANDREW

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(1) WINSTON’S GRILLE; Sesame Tuna Salad; 6 oz sesame encrusted tuna steak, wasabi and teriyaki drizzle, house greens, carrots, red onions, cucumbers, wontons, pickled ginger, and ginger soy vinaigrette (2) LA SANTA; De Pescado; mahi-mahi fish, cucumber, avocado, creamy sauce, pico, flour tortillas, salsa habanera with tropical rice (3) CAPITAL GRILLE; South African Lobster (4) JUICEKEYS; Pumpkin Spice Bowl (5) CITY MARKET SUSHI; Salmon Poke; salmon sashimi, massage, sesame soy, avocado, wonton chip

Contact Raleigh Food Pics to be featured on their Instagram feed: Raleighfoodpics@gmail.com

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FACES OF

RALEIGH In every issue, Midtown magazine tells the stories of incredible individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations who are helping to make Raleigh the belle city of the South.

We can’t begin to share all the stories that deserve to be told, so once a year we invite our key business partners to participate in this special section—and to help you put a face with the name of their business, practice, or nonprofit organization.

Welcome to our third annual Faces of Raleigh, a portfolio of inspiring leaders and community influencers who want to personally introduce themselves to you.

Take a minute to get acquainted. Better yet, stop in and tell them you saw their face in Midtown.

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The Face of A COLE REALTY A Cole Realty The Face of AESTHETIC DENTISTRY Russo DDS The Face of ALLURE HOMES, A REFINED BUILD Allure Homes The Face of ANGELA DRUM TEAM REALTORS, NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE EXPERTS Angela Drum Team Realtors The Face of BEST DENTAL EXPERIENCE Renaissance Dental The Face of BRAND. PRINT. SHOP. LOCAL Bay Six The Face of BREAST AUGMENTATION Davis & Pyle Plastic Surgery The Face of BRINGING ARTISTRY INTO HOME INTERIORS Furnish The Face of A CHILD’S SMILE Get Stuff Done 4 Kids The Face of CORPORATE RELOCATION Block & Associates Realty The Face of CUSTOM DESIGN Bailey’s The Face of IB EDUCATION The Montessori School of Raleigh The Face of “A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE” Arthur Rutenberg Custom Homes The Face of REAL ESTATE LEADERS IN THE LUXURY HOME MARKET The Luxury Home Marketing Group The Face of YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY Visiting Angels The Face of YOUR MIDTOWN CHURCH Trinity Baptist Church The Face of YOUR MIDTOWN ORTHODONTIST Zaytoun Orthodontics The Face of AESTHETICS Synergy The Face of ANTI-AGING MEDICINE Regenesis MD The Face of ANXIETY-FREE DENTISTRY Sedation Dental Care The Face of AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN Café Tiramisu The Face of AWARD-WINNING CATERING Rocky Top Catering The Face of BABYSITTING CONQUERED Platinum Sitters The Face of BEAUTIFUL SKIN The MedSpa at Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center The Face of BEAUTY AFTER BREAST CANCER Dianne’s Selections The Face of BEST AND FINEST JEWELER IN RALEIGH Haydon & Company The Face of BETTER SEX IN THE CITY Raleigh Gynecology & Wellness The Face of BOUDOIR & GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Revolution Studios

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The Face of BOUTIQUE PET SALON City Pet Grooming The Face of BRA-FITTING PROFESSIONALS The Bra Patch The Face of BRIGHT FUTURES Childtime The Face of A BROW GURU BrowZnAround Brow, Lash & Microblading Studio The Face of BUILD A BETTER WARDROBE StyleFinder Boutique The Face of CAROLINA LOW COUNTRY CUISINE Glenwood Grill The Face of COMFORT The Organic Bedroom The Face of CONFIDENT RETIREMENT Richardson Private Wealth Advisors The Face of CRANIOFACIAL PAIN & TMJ Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center of Raleigh The Face of CREATIVITY. HEART. PURPOSE. Meraki Salon The Face of CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS Southern Accents Shutters & Blinds The Face of DESIGNER RESALE dress.

The Face of DIAMONDS Diamonds Direct The Face of ENGAGEMENT RINGS Fink’s Jewelers The Face of FACELIFTS Zenn Plastic Surgery The Face of FAITH, VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE St. David’s School The Face of FAMILY AND DIGITAL DENTISTRY Drew Heberer Family Dentistry The Face of FAMILY—FASHION AND STYLE Douglas Carroll Salon, Spa, Boutique The Face of FAMILY LAW Wake Family Law Group The Face of FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD PUB North Ridge Pub The Face of HATCH YOUR CREATIVITY The Devilish Egg The Face of A HEALTH & MEDICAL SPA Nuderma Health & Med Spa The Face of HELPING WOMEN WIN Davis & Pyle Plastic Surgery The Face of HOPE Walk for Hope The Face of IMPLANT ARTISTRY Sedation Dental Care The Face of INDEPENDENT EYE CARE The Eye Institute OD, PA The Face of INNOVATIVE STEM PRESCHOOL La Petite Academy The Face of INVISALIGN ORTHODONTICS Gladwell Orthodontics The Face of IQ + EQ = LFH Ravenscroft School The Face of N.C. HANDCRAFTED UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE Dexter Furniture The Face of A PAIN-FREE LIFE Midtown Pain and Spine The Face of PREMIER CLOTHING BOUTIQUES Autumn & Avery The Face of RALEIGH’S ELITE HAIR SALON Plum Hair Atelier The Face of STRENGTH IN MOTHERHOOD FIT4MOM The Face of SWAGGER Swagger Boutique The Face of URBAN GARDENING Atlantic Gardening The Face of VOLUNTEERING Urban Ministries of Wake County

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THE FACE OF

A COLE REALTY A COLE REALTY >>> Raleigh-Triangle Real Estate Agents When Angie Cole started A Cole Realty in October 2013, she wanted a company that stood out from the rest. How could she successfully market a client’s home using methods that would reach out to prospective buyers? How would she ensure that the process of buying or selling a home be a positive experience for her clients? And, what would it take to guarantee her success?

Angie Cole has quickly established a team and implemented top-notch processes and systems that have led to their success. Clients rave about their experiences—and the proof can be seen on social media and Zillow. The loyalty and longevity of team members attest to the exceptional culture she has created. A Cole Realty has serviced more than 400 families in 2016 and 2017, and the company continues to assist both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals.

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AESTHETIC DENTISTRY RUSSO DENTISTRY >>> Justin Russo, DDS Nationally recognized and highly sought-after aesthetic dentist, Dr. Justin Russo, is honored to bring a unique, quality approach in dental care to the Triangle. If his long list of accolades doesn’t grab your attention, his brand new state-of-the-art dental spa certainly will. Opening this summer, in what will be one of the Southeast’s premier dental facilities, the dental spa will offer patients the absolute latest advancements in dental technology while furnishing a premium comfort experience. Whether you’re flying in for services or driving a few minutes up the road, Dr. Russo’s quality and service hold true to his award-winning and top-rated laurels.

Beyond his successes in cosmetic and general dentistry, his dedication to continued education takes him all over the country—New York City, Chicago, and Las Vegas—executing dental procedures among some of the world’s best. His training affords patients with dental techniques performed by only the elite; and his smile makeovers are completed in just two visits, requiring no downtime.

From general cleanings to smile rehabs, Dr. Russo is the Southeast’s go-to dental provider, and he can be found right here in the heart of Raleigh!

13220 STRICKLAND ROAD, SUITE 166, RALEIGH | 919.299.0542 | RUSSODDSRALEIGH.COM COMING SOON: ED DRIVE, RALEIGH SPECIAL PROMOTION

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ALLURE HOMES, A REFINED BUILD ALLURE HOMES & ALLURE RENOVATIONS >>> Paul Baggett, Chris Cox

Every Allure custom home is the culmination of expert design and meticulous craftsmanship—from the initial client meeting to the day the client’s dream becomes reality. Owner Paul Baggett leads a team with more than a century of combined experience, offering unparalleled integrity and a passion for excellence in all they do.

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Allure Renovations, led by partner Chris Cox, is ideally positioned to meet the needs of owners who already love their home’s location but seek a remodel or addition to better fit their family. With two decades of experience in residential building and development, Chris understands that the success of any renovation project begins with sensitivity to a family’s unique schedule and lifestyle, and that communication and responsiveness go a long way toward making the experience as positive and rewarding as the final product.

With deep personal and professional roots in the local residential market, the team members at Allure look beyond the construction phase to maximize and protect each homeowner’s investment. This commitment to building lasting relationships that are built on trust is at the heart of all they do.

Allure Homes and Allure Renovations specialize in legacy lots and existing homes in the North Hills area and inside the Beltline. Discover the Allure difference, where dreams become homes.

3948 BROWNING PLACE, SUITE 200, RALEIGH | 919.696.8500 | ALLUREHOMESNC.COM SPECIAL PROMOTION

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ANGELA DRUM TEAM REALTORS DRUM REALTY GROUP – NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE EXPERTS >>> Angela Drum began her real estate career in 2006, under the umbrella of Fonville Morisey Realty, quickly rising to the top as their No. 1 agent company-wide. A volunteer at heart, Angela’s compassion for others, commitment to family and community, and pursuit of excellence contributed to her rapid success.

In 2009, she founded Drum Realty Group, bringing together a handpicked team of top industry professionals to represent Angela Drum Team Realtors. With ingenuity, dedication, and unsurpassed

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client care, this team has earned a spot among North Carolina’s top 1 percent of realtors statewide.

They have achieved national recognition and awards, including being named among the Best Real Estate Teams in America (RealTrends); Top 10 Real Estate Teams (Triangle Business Journal); and Best Female-Led Real Estate Team–North Carolina (BUILD).

With the expansion of new offices around the state—including Greenville, Clayton, Wilmington, and Charlotte—Angela Drum Team Realtors will continue to be a leader in North Carolina real estate.

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BEST DENTAL EXPERIENCE

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Drs. Abernethy, Sonner, and Wells pride themselves on delivering comfortable, personalized care. Their mission is to exceed expectations and place an emphasis on building long-term relationships with their patients. They are unified by their passion to create lifechanging experiences that are as unique as the individual in their chair. Each of them strive to provide the best experience and most aesthetically pleasing results that dentistry has to offer.

The doctors are dedicated to continued education and advancement of their skills, which allows them to offer a variety of restorative and cosmetic treatment options that are precisely customized to each patient. Whether you are seeking general dentistry, cosmetic smile enhancements, or restorative

dental care, Drs. Abernethy, Sonner, and Wells will work to define a treatment plan perfect for your specialized needs.

With more than 30 years of combined experience, the doctors at Renaissance Dental Center have become the area’s leading resource for the most progressive technologies in dental care, including CEREC (in-office crown) technology, 3D scanning for implant-guided placement, and digital cameras and scans for planning smile makeovers, Invisalign treatments, and full mouth rehabilitations.

Renaissance Dental Center’s customized approach to dental care ensures an enjoyable—even luxurious—experience. From televisions and warm neck pillows to massage chairs and a relaxing paraffin hand therapy, they put the “treat” in treatment.

3803 COMPUTER DRIVE, RALEIGH | 919.786.6766 | RENAISSANCEDENTALCENTER.COM SPECIAL PROMOTION

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BRAND. PRINT. SHOP. LOCAL BAY SIX >>> Katherine Dickinson-Hite, owner

BaySix has called Raleigh “home” for 20 years. During those two decades, we’ve watched this sleepy town bloom into a thriving city. With that growth, the influx of new business to Raleigh and the Triangle has been constant and unfaltering. In today’s progressive marketplace, it’s easy for any business to get lost in the crowd. Our professionals at BaySix are here to ensure that your business and your brand are recognizable and unique.

With creative in-house designers, dedicated sales professionals and an experienced production team, we are committed to bringing your ideas to life. A stroke of ink or a stitch of thread on any of our exciting array of products can be the mark of distinction that differentiates your business from all the others. Your success and growth are our passion. Your satisfaction is our priority.

We love what we do. We are BaySix. 414 DUPONT CIRCLE, RALEIGH | 919.833.3851 | WEAREBAYSIX.COM Special Thanks to The Dillon Raleigh for an exclusive preview of their Rooftop Terrace.

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BREAST AUGMENTATION DAVIS & PYLE PLASTIC SURGERY >>> Dr. Benjamin Wood, Jenny Eden, Dr. Glenn M. Davis, Dr. Jeremy Pyle What do The Beatles have in common with Raleigh’s Face of Breast Augmentation?

First, they’re groups of four (obvious). Second, there’s no team who can do what they do.

Jenny Eden has been named “A Woman’s Most-Trusted Source on Breast implants,” and she shares a genuine #GoodVibesOnly approach to helping women love their breasts. Combine that with the award-winning surgeons of Davis and Pyle Plastic Surgery, and you have the team who more women trust for breast augmentation than anyone else in Raleigh.

We want you to love your breasts, so we have created a totally private, 30-day email series that will walk you through the basics of implants.

Sign up for free at EdenKnowsImplants.com.

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BRINGING ARTISTRY INTO HOME INTERIORS FURNISH>>> Michelle Hardy

Furnish is a custom furniture and home design destination in Raleigh. Whether you’re looking for living, bedroom, dining, office, entertainment, or outdoor furniture, as soon as you walk into the store, you will know you’ve found someplace special—a place with home furnishings as unique and multifaceted as you are. A place where you can see the quality and artistry in each piece.

Furnish designers take pride in designing rooms for clients across a wide spectrum of style, budget, home style, and stage of life. And while every home is unique, there are design challenges to every space.

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“At Furnish, clients are invited to walk side-by-side with in-house interior 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. And as one client recently said, ‘You just don’t do ugly!’”

8724 GLENWOOD AVENUE, RALEIGH | 919.670.4400 | FURNISHNC.COM SPECIAL PROMOTION

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A CHILD’S SMILE

GET STUFF DONE 4 KIDS >>> Carmela L. Saunders, Executive Director In a time of life that’s meant to be characterized solely by happiness, security, and love, so many things— illness, death of a parent, loss of a home, and a myriad of other adverse conditions—can easily turn the fragile world of a child upside down.

Get Stuff Done 4 Kids is here to help children through those difficult challenges. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children who are being negatively affected by life circumstances. Our goal is to give children hope, to bring them joy, and to provide resources and assistance to their families.

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We hope to afford children the opportunity to partake in experiences that may otherwise have been unattainable—perhaps by providing them with a special adventure, with therapy to help in healing, with necessary medical devices, with scholarships for special education, with technology or computers.

Because the organization is 100 percent volunteer-based, all of the funds raised truly make a difference in a child’s life. And in 2017, Get Stuff Done 4 Kids was voted the area’s Best Nonprofit Organization in the WRAL Voter’s Choice Awards. Check out our website or give us call, and learn how you can help make a difference for deserving children.

9650 STRICKLAND ROAD, SUITE 103–131, RALEIGH | 919.280.5421 | GSD4KIDS.ORG SPECIAL PROMOTION

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There’s a reason why it’s called

“SUMMER BREAK” It’s time to take a break from the ordinary and explore something special. Put your

Out of Office message on, leave the laptop behind (don’t check emails on your phone, either), and get out and enjoy.

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Play like a kid again and make time to enjoy

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Kick Off the Season with a MEANINGFUL and MEMORABLE Moment: You’ll want to look up in the skies above Fuquay-Varina this Memorial Day Weekend. The Freedom Balloon Fest runs May 25th through May 28th.

It’s an admission-free all-volunteer run community service project presented by Project Uplift USA, a North Carolina– based nonprofit that works to uplift military families and serve the community through service and volunteerism.

The magic is palpable when you go to an event like this.

“This is our way of highlighting service above self,” says Brian Hoyle, a hot air balloon pilot and a volunteer who serves as president on the board of Project Uplift USA. “We do this through an all-volunteer effort, and if we can uplift our community by remembering, honoring, and celebrating, we solve other problems at the same time that we don’t even know are there.”

Organizers reach out to hot air balloon pilots near and far to ask them to participate in what they call “the hottest of the coolest events of the summer.” The pilots do it because they believe in the cause and they love to fly.

“They are addicted to the joy they found years ago,” Hoyle says. “The magic is palpable when you go to an event like this.

Admission is free, thanks to sponsors and individual donors, although donations to Project Uplift USA are always gladly accepted and there are hot air balloon rides for sale.

You can catch the Freedom Balloon Fest in the skies over 503 Fleming Loop Road in Fuquay-Varina. For details, visit FreedomBallonFest.com.

FUN FACT: ONE OF THE LARGEST HOT AIR BALLOON MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD IS FIREFLY, BASED IN STATESVILLE. YOU CAN SPOT THEIR BALLOONS IN THE SKY

BY THEIR TRADEMARK TRIANGULAR BASKET.

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Catch a Concert or Movie

UNDER the STARS:

(Plan for at least a couple, maybe more!)

The North Carolina Museum of Art has been presenting its summer concert and movie series for 20 years. Performances take place at the Joseph M. Bryan Theater on the museum campus. Concertgoers are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars from artists like the Swedish sister-duo First Aid Kit and Chapel Hill–based folk performers Mandolin Orange.

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PHOTO BY NEIL KRUG

CHAPEL HILL–BASED FOLK DUO MANDOLIN ORANGE IS ALSO COMING TO THE NCMA ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd.

SWEDISH SISTER-DUO FIRST AID KIT WILL BE AT THE NCMA ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8th.

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Concertgoers are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars from artists like the Swedish sister-duo First Aid Kit and Chapel Hill–based folk duo Mandolin Orange.

The Red Hat Amphitheater, in the heart of downtown Raleigh, has booked a jam-packed summer concert season.

Artists on tap are as diverse as Arctic Monkeys, Khalid, Matt Nathanson, and even a special Kidz Bop evening.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is home to the Country Megaticket, a package of shows by blockbuster country artists like Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban, and more.

But the sounds of Walnut Creek will also be diverse this summer, with artists such as Steely Dan, Post Malone, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park seats almost 7,000 fans and can accommodate another 13,000 on its spacious lawn.

Get your shag on this summer at the eleventh season of the Midtown Beach Music Series.

For the beach music bands you know and love, the commons at North Hills is the place to be on Thursday nights beginning at 6pm. This year’s roster includes Band of Oz, The Embers, The Catalinas, and Liquid Pleasure.

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PLACES to CHILL in the Summer Heat: “In addition to coming to the library to check out books and speak to a librarian about great books, you can come to many of our programs that we will be offering.”

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Summer is also a great time to get lost in a book, and all 22 branches of the Wake County Public Library system will be celebrating summer with special programming for readers of all ages. “There is a way to participate for every age [person], from young children all the way through adults,” says Elena Owens, Library Experience Manager for Wake County.

“In addition to coming to the library to check out books and speak to a librarian about great books, you can come to many of our programs that we will be offering.”

For the younger set, there will be weekly story times as well as 140 extra experiences that include everything from demonstrations with steel drums to magicians working their magic. “For adults we are offering special programs that include music and [experiences], such as tea with an author of historical fiction. We’ll also be doing crafts like rock painting, because this year’s theme is “Libraries Rock”, and we are focusing on music for all ages,” Owens says.

Older children and teens can also look forward to experiencing a special Harry Potter escape room. To get connected to all of the events at the different branch locations, visit the library section at WakeGov.com.

If what you’re looking for is some luxurious pampering, a weekend staycation or afternoon respite may be in order—and the Triangle has several acclaimed options. In the heart of Midtown, the newly renovated and refreshed Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel is a perfect choice. It’s a fourstar, four-diamond hotel, where you can walk out the front door and shop, see a movie, go bowling, or attend one of the many events on the commons. The hotel has an upscale restaurant on-site, and the North Hills lifestyle area includes a variety of restaurants. “There is literally something for everyone, whether you’re bringing your whole family or it’s a couples getaway,” says Anna Bobbitt, director of sales and marketing at the Renaissance.

Between Raleigh and western Wake, you’ll find The Umstead Hotel and Spa. “I always recommend to my local friends to reserve an appointment in the spa on Monday through Thursday, as you receive complimentary use of the spa facilities and the outdoor seasonal pool,” says Caroline Jackson-Allen, Marketing Manager for The Umstead. “You can arrive early and enjoy spa treatments, have lunch by the pool, and then relax outdoors all afternoon before enjoying dinner at Herons. If an overnight stay is what you have in mind, the By Design package is perfect because you can customize it to what you want to enjoy.”

The Umstead is located at 100 Woodland Pond Drive in Cary.

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MIDTOWN RALEIGH FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY THIS SUMMER! PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH HILLS

OUTDOOR Fun for All: You can support North Carolina’s farmers by making a stop at the Farmers Market in Raleigh. Local farms of all sizes sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and plants, and vendors sell everything from meats and cheeses to wine and North Carolina–themed gifts. There’s great country cooking to be had at the grill or in either of the two restaurants on-site. The Raleigh market is located at 1201 Agriculture Street.

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, provides local family-farmed foods for sale. The market, located in the area near the movie theater at North Hills, is held Saturday mornings through November.

From early May until the first frost of fall, a parade of roses bloom at the Raleigh Rose Garden. There are more than 60 rose beds at the garden, showcasing everything from floribundas to miniature roses. Adding to the allure and ambiance: The blooms are surrounded by an arboretum of evergreen and deciduous trees. The rose garden is open to visitors seven days a week on the Raleigh Little Theater campus at 301 Pogue Street.

The annual Art in the Garden festival is May 12th.

Find your team spirit and catch the Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium in Zebulon. The Mudcats play Class A minor league baseball and have a player-development agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers. You can hang out with Muddy the mascot and enjoy the view of the field from Cattails Restaurant.

FUN FACT: FIVE COUNTY STADIUM IS HOME TO THE LARGEST WIDE-SCREEN VIDEO BOARD IN ALL OF MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.

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If you like your adventures to take you soaring, Go Ape! is the place for treetop adventure. Located at Blue Jay Point County Park in Raleigh, Go Ape! is an interactive two- to three-hour exploration of the forest canopy. You’ll traverse through ziplines, tarzan swings, and obstacles along the course.

There are two height options and experts insist this is a fantastic place for a family or group adventure outing, or possibly to conquer a fear of heights.

The adventure begins at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, off Six Forks Road in North Raleigh.

If you prefer to see nature from the ground, the peaceful Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve in North Raleigh is the place to visit. The preserve is set on 157 acres that hug Falls Lake. It was a gift to the city from Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD, who enjoyed a career of 50-plus years in Raleigh. Her will stipulated that the primary purpose of the land was to promote nature and wildlife education. The preserve offers hiking, wildlife watching, natural play areas, native plant gardens, and an education center for nature programs. Children can pick up a loaner backpack with a compass, binoculars, and a bug-viewing box as they head out to explore. The preserve is located at 5229 Awls Haven Drive in Raleigh.

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Visit the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University to catch summer in full bloom. The arboretum is home to nationally acclaimed gardens and specializes in plants for Southern landscapes. The grounds are open to the public nearly every day and the calendar includes workshops, classes, lectures, and garden story time. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated. The arboretum hosts summer camps for children, and while many were already waitlisted at press time, several still had availability. The JC Ralston Arboretum is located near the N.C. State Fairgrounds at 4415 Beryl Road.

Pullen Park is practically the local Hall of Fame for things to do outside. Situated near Western Boulevard and North Carolina State University, the 66-acre park was created on farmland donated by William Stanhope Pullen to the city of Raleigh in 1887. Pullen Park bustles with recreational activities, like kiddie boats and pedal boats, and fun rides on the park’s miniature train or the Gustave A. Dentzel Carousel, which was built in 1911. Pullen Park is also home to an aquatics center, an arts center, a café, and the area’s renowned Theatre in the Park.

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BLOCK & ASSOCIATES REALTY >>> Sharon Schovain and Joshua Furr Oh, the Places We’ll Go! Sharon Schovain and Joshua Furr, who have a combined half-century of proven results, are revving up for new rental business.

Sharon created the concept for corporate rentals and developed Block’s leasing side of the business. She has watched it grow as property owners, investors, area builders, realtors, and corporations have taken advantage of her experience and integrity. Each client, she says, is a privilege to do business with.

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Residential rental specialist, Joshua Furr, has clinched the title once again— for the seventh consecutive year—as the No. 1 independent leasing broker in Wake County.

It takes deal-making expertise and integrity to remain No. 1, along with always making a positive impression. (His hair was cut and styled by Mat Quiring of Revelry Barber & Shave Shop in Fuquay-Varina.)

Each year, thousands of property owners lease their homes and rely on Sharon, Joshua, and Block to help them place high-caliber tenants who will treat their homes with great respect!

Sharon and Joshua are racing to help you with your rental properties!

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BAILEY’S FINE JEWELRY >>> Clyde Bailey, Trey Bailey, and The Bailey’s Design Team The heart and soul of Bailey’s is our workshop. We are one of the rare jewelry stores in this country that not only designs in-house, but also has its own manufacturing facility on the premises. Whether you are designing your dream ring or wanting to give new life to a piece that has been in your family for generations, Bailey’s is the name you can trust.

Our master craftsmen will walk you through the entire design process— starting with a complimentary consultation, then picking out the gemstones and showing you 3D renderings. Our process allows the customer to be part of the entire experience, which results in a unique creation made specifically for you.

From sketch to sparkle, Bailey’s makes your dream a reality.

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As a compelling complement to our Montessori program, which starts with strong core academics and a global perspective, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme builds on that solid foundation and prepares students with advanced research and writing skills, time-management skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation to deliver them as the new gold standard for colleges!

Throughout our upper school program, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) ensures that our high schoolers experience the same balance of rigor and guidance that defines our Montessori approach at every level. Instruction is tailored to challenge students to stretch beyond their comfort zones. By maintaining this balance, MSR ensures that our students remain engaged, inspired, and excited about learning.

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ARTHUR RUTENBERG HOMES >>> When Arthur Rutenberg started his homebuilding business in 1953, things were much simpler than today. For 65 years, paying attention to designs and construction detail has increasingly been a hallmark of our company. Investing in merchandising and marketing the homes has become another.

Long before “model homes” were commonly built, Rutenberg Homes was utilizing this very effective tool to aid prospective buyers in their decision-making.

Today, the model home has become a fundamental element of marketing that allows visitors to experience the design of their future home.

The newest Face of Arthur Rutenberg Homes in Raleigh is the Bradford, a stellar model home located on the fairway of North Ridge Country Club in North Raleigh. It will open in June, and we welcome your visit to the new Bradford model or to our current Ballantyne model, located in Wake Forest.

Come experience our custom design service, our Legacy of Excellence, and a better way to design and build your dream home.

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REAL ESTATE LEADERS IN THE LUXURY HOME MARKET The Luxury Home Marketing Group >>> Front Row (left to right): Lindsay Taylor–Coldwell Banker HPW; Mary Edna Williams–RE/MAX United; Deborah Nance–Real Living Pittman Properties; Linda Trevor–RE/MAX United; Leslie Young–Coldwell Banker HPW; Sheri Hagerty–Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty; and Debbie Van Horn–Fonville Morisey.

Back Row (left to right): Jill Rekuc–Olde Raleigh Real Estate; Linda Craft–Craft Residential; Mollie Owen– Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty; Shawn Britt–Realty World Triangle Living; Kimberly Conroy– Coldwell Banker HPW; Kathy Beacham–Coldwell Banker HPW; and Margaret Struble–RE/MAX United.

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YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY VISITING ANGELS HOME CARE >>> Tim and Amy Martin, President and Vice President When you contact Visiting Angels, you’ll find a team that is ready to do whatever it takes to help your loved one age in-place, comfortably and safely.

Locally-owned and nationally-known, Visiting Angels is a non-medical home care provider specializing in assistance with personal care, healthy meal preparation, medication reminders, and

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rewarding companionship. Visiting Angels provides seniors and adults with the assistance they need in the comfort of their home. We offer services from a few hours a day to round-the-clock care.

Visiting Angels takes great pride in having the best home care professionals on staff. Our Angel Caregivers work closely with their clients and become a part of the family so that your loved one feels comfortable, providing you peace of mind. We are proud to be the nation’s leading provider of nonmedical home care services.

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YOUR MIDTOWN CHURCH TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH >>> Dr. Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor Trinity Baptist Church is a vibrant community of faith with a heart for missions and service; a passion for worship and study; and a love of fellowship, ministry, and people that—all together—create a warm and welcoming church home for the people of Midtown. Trinity is a seven-day-a-week church, with its doors open for worship, Bible study, recreation, and community events. Along with the other Midtown churches, Trinity seeks to love and serve the community while building a strong sense of connection and fellowship among those who live, work, and play in the North Hills community.

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YOUR MIDTOWN ORTHODONTIST ZAYTOUN ORTHODONTICS >>> Drs. Henry Zaytoun Jr., Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele, and Mary Lanier Zaytoun At its family-owned practice, operating since 1959, the Z-Team has proven there is a difference between orthodontics and Zaytoun Orthodontics. With three generations of Zaytoun doctors, they have more than 125 years of orthodontic expertise and a long history of providing platinum-level service to generations of patients. From state-of-the-art Invisalign to traditional braces, Zaytoun Orthodontics has the right treatment for you and your whole family. The doctors customize and tailor every treatment to each patient, so you get the smile you’ve always wanted—the first time around!

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Their integrity is the key. They combine innovative technology and continued education with their heart for service—making every patient a part of the Zaytoun family. With three convenient locations in Raleigh, Cary, and Garner, Zaytoun Orthodontics is committed to providing you with the care and attention you deserve. Experience what sets Zaytoun Orthodontics apart—where their signature is your Zaytoun smile.

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Bringing a work of art into your home is an intentional, purposeful decision. Both the creator and the collector find a way to express their personality and style through the piece, and a mutual appreciation for the work connects the two.

The artist might be a friend or a stranger, and the purchase might be premeditated or impulsive. However it begins, the work of art becomes a defining element in the home and in the lives of the homeowners.

COLLECTORS CURATE THEIR HOMES WITH THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS.

The Triangle is a place where many collectors and artists find their counterparts.

With entrepreneurs, young professionals, retirees, and everyone in between, the area is brimming with eclectic tastes and talents. A handful of local art collectors were generous enough to invite us into their homes to view their special pieces.

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It’s no wonder Mary Regan has an eye for talent, given that she is the former director of the North Carolina Arts Council. Regan found Derek Hennigar at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market, an annual show where more than 100 artists from North Carolina present their work.

“I went to the show and saw lots of solid wood tables, but I needed something that didn’t take up so much space—then I turned a corner and saw Derek’s bentwood tables and I just knew I had found the perfect fit. It’s like it was made to go here,” Regan says.

For his tables, Hennigar uses solid native woods and mixes established joinery, carving, and finishing techniques with his own design perspective. When he delivered the table to Regan’s home, he agreed that it worked well in her space. “This piece combines flow and geometry, presents minimal visual weight, reflects the beauty of its surroundings, and serves as a durable table,” he explains.

Beyond the exchange, Hennigar also enjoyed his visit with Regan. ”Mary is an encyclopedia of North Carolina culture, and her collection of art, craft, and books reflects a life-long immersion. We could have talked for days.”

Hennigar’s studio is located in Polk County; visit OrdinaryFurniture.com for more information.

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CRAIG KASSAN, ARTIST COLLECTORS FROM CARY

Only a fraction of the artwork displayed in this Cary couple’s home is shared in this photograph. With names like Norman Rockwell and Alexandra Nechita adorning the walls, their condo is a three-story contemporary art museum displaying a collection they have built over the past 35 years. “We have almost any kind of art you could imagine, and it fills our house. Even our elevator and garage have some custom pieces we commissioned,” say the collectors, who prefer to remain anonymous.

The couple encountered Craig Kassan’s work at the Carolina Artisan Craft Market and purchased his piece called “Chi.” It’s made

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from walnut on a bronze background with a canary-wood sphere. “I was trying to capture the expanding energy of ripples in water when a stone is dropped into it,” Kassan explains.

In his work, Kassan turns wood to create wall sculptures, hollow forms, burl dishes, and natural-edge hollow spheres. He also designs and builds custom furniture.

“My wife and I delivered and installed the sculpture in the Cary couple’s home and they showed us all of their amazing artwork. I am honored to be part of that collection,” Kassan says. His studio is located in Franklinton, and his website is CraigKassan.com.

ANDY SMITH, ARTIST COLLECTORS: JEANNE MAHER AND GAIL TILTON (SISTERS),

FROM RALEIGH Gail Tilton began collecting art after reading Uncommon Clay, a book written by Raleigh author Margaret Maron. The characters in the novel traveled to Seagrove, the state’s famous pottery town, and Tilton made the same trip after finishing the book. The first pot she bought was a Ben Owen III.

Her sister, Jeanne Maher, who also appreciates the arts, currently serves as treasurer of the North Carolina Arts Council.

“Our mother was an artist and an art teacher, so we grew up around [an appreciation for art],” Maher says.

The sisters first met potter Andy Smith at the annual Carolina

Artisan Craft Market, which this year will be held November 2nd through 4th in Raleigh.

“Andy is so nice and personable. When artists are friendly, you want to support them,” Maher says. Gail was attracted to the earthy colors of the glaze Smith uses. She also liked the matte finish rather than a glossy one. “You can see he has an advanced skill because of the thinness of the pots, and each one has a unique shape,” Maher notes.

Smith’s studio is located in Marshville, or visit his website, RakuByAndySmith.com, for more information.

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When their longtime friend, Jean Cheely, displayed her artwork at a show sponsored by the Duke Raleigh Hospital Guild, the couple bought her glass sculpture titled “The School.”

“I love the unique colors and how it reminds me of the coast,” explains one of the collectors. “It also reflects light in different ways depending on where you stand.”

To make the piece, Cheely used two types of glass—art and dichroic—and fused them together in a kiln using a programmable temperaturecontrol system. She has done this type of artwork for 18 years, and teaches a glass-fusing class at N.C. State University. In addition to glass sculptures, Cheely creates jewelry using some of the same fusing techniques.

Cheely, also the co-owner of Cary Gallery of Artists, helps organize Final Fridays, where local artists are featured around the town of Cary from 6pm to 9pm Her studio is located in Apex, and her website is JeanCheely.com.

JEAN CHEELY, ARTIST COLLECTORS FROM NORTH RALEIGH Recently, the collectors who own this North Raleigh home celebrated 50 years of marriage. While they prefer to remain anonymous, they told Midtown: “Over that span of time our tastes and budget have changed dramatically, but something we have always enjoyed is purchasing art from people we know.”

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WAYNE WEBB, ARTIST COLLECTOR: AMELIA LANE, FROM RALEIGH For the last 12 years Amelia Lane has co-hosted the Lasting Impressions Open Garden and Art Show right outside her back door. Her yard is full of winding paths that lead to colorful displays of flowers, plants, and artist Wayne Webb’s interesting metal creations. When Lane and her gardening friend, Beth Jimenez, first decided to have a show, they went to a frame and art shop in Cary called The Nature of Art, and there they found Webb’s work.

“We were looking for people who had nature-related pieces and then we saw Wayne’s critters,” Lane says.

In addition to his many bugs and animals that are on display at the annual show, she also commissioned him to make a garden gate for her.

“The greatest thing about Wayne is that he’s very personable and extremely positive. We love having him at the show every year.”

Webb uses recycled materials to make his metal creations, some of which can take up to two years to complete. “It’s like a treasure hunt for me,” Webb says. “I shop at flea markets, yard sales, and even junk yards. Sometimes I have all the right pieces in the beginning, but I usually collect the parts of a sculpture over time.”

Webb’s studio is located in Rocky Mount, or you can visit LastingImpressionsLeaves.com for more information.

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ational Pollinator Week, June 18th to 24th, is a perfect time to celebrate the importance of pollinators in our ecosystems and to bring attention to their declining numbers.

There are many kinds of pollinators—birds, bats, butterflies, native bees, and other insects— but honeybees are the primary pollinators in North Carolina. Designated the state insect in 1973, the honeybee (Apis mellifera) plays a vital role in the state’s $76 billion annual agricultural economy as many of our crops depend on the honeybee for pollination.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. One out of every three bites of food we eat is available because of the work of pollinators. This includes our favorite homegrown garden vegetables and fruits—like apples, collard greens, cucumbers, peaches, strawberries, and sweet potatoes. And don’t forget the honey! All thanks to pollinators.

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PLANT SEVERAL VARIETIES OF POLLINATOR-APPROPRIATE NATIVE PLANTS THAT BLOOM AT THE SAME TIME EN MASSE. THIS ALLOWS BEES TO WORK THROUGH A WHOLE AREA BEFORE RETURNING TO THE HIVE. BEES ARE EFFICIENT AND LIKE TO GATHER AS MUCH AS THEY CAN IN ONE OUTING. PHOTOS COURTESY OF GARDEN MEDIA GROUP

Keith Wright, district manager for the Raleigh office of Davey Trees, puts it in the simplest terms: “We’re in trouble if we don’t have bees.”

That’s a grim reality that could happen if we aren’t proactive. Jennifer Howard, education coordinator for the Wake County Beekeepers Association, says that, overall, bees are still on the decline.

According to an annual study from the Bee Informed Partnership, average losses last year were 32 percent. Habitat loss, disease, parasites, and environmental toxins have all contributed to the decline of pollinators over the past several years.

Varroa mites are the beekeepers’ biggest problem, because they carry viruses that spread in the hives. “It’s not all doom and gloom, though,” Howard says. “Bees are surviving, and some beekeepers are having success with increasing their colonies. But there are real challenges, and homeowners can help with that.”

Homeowners can do their part by creating pollinator-friendly landscapes filled with shrubs and flowers, preferably native species.

“Offering native plants is one of the surefire ways to attract pollinators to your yard,” Howard says. “Native plants produce pollen or nectar that our local pollinators recognize as a food source.”

Most pollinators feed on specific plant species, and more often than not, choose native plants (which often also require less maintenance and water). Color and shape are also important factors when choosing plants. Bees are attracted to flowers with simple shapes in shades of blue, purple, violet, and white.

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honey varieties. “It’s important to have green spaces in the community with a variety of trees that are healthy and maintained,” Wright says. While there is an abundance of nectar flow in spring, late summer and fall are difficult times for honeybees because they are preparing for winter at a time when plants aren’t producing as much nectar.

Homeowners can help by including more late-blooming plants in their gardens, such as native asters and goldenrods.

While honeybees live in managed colonies, our native bees and other pollinators live out in the landscape, in trees, and underground. If possible, leave an area of your yard undisturbed for nesting sites and wildlife habitat, which will also increase pollinator counts.

Even small urban gardens or container plantings can make a difference when it comes to pollinators. Every little bit helps!

For more information, contact the Wake County Beekeepers Association, and be sure to mark your calendar to attend the annual Wake County Pollinator Festival at Lake Crabtree County Park, June 16th, from 10am to 3pm.

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There’s just something about shopping local that makes you feel twice as good. It’s quite humbling to know you’re supporting a dream, a dream that keeps burning long after the doors close for the day. Check out some of our favorite finds—from homemade food made from scratch in the kitchen to products that have a global effect, local goods with natural ingredients as the No. 1 priority, and items that are made from beginning to end right here in our own community.

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Greeting Cards Amy Richards Illustration $5 | Raleigh AmyRichardsIllustration.com Amy is the illustrator, maker, and creator behind these compelling watercolor illustrations. She can be found working from her home studio in Raleigh, where her playful and whimsical style finds its way onto greeting cards, notecards, mugs, and so much more.

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Baby Clothes and Accessories Port and Starbird Creations by Erica Pigage $14 to $16 | Raleigh PortandStarbird.com Port and Starbird Creations specializes in unique, handcrafted goods, and owner Erica Pigage combines a passion for sewing with the most important detail—love.

From bibs to booties and so much more, Erica uses a variety of patterns, textures, and prints to create the perfect accessory for your little one.

Hand-Stamped Jewelry Simply Southern Baubles

by Carolyn Bremer

$28 | Knightdale SSbaubles.com “My products are designed for the everyday minimalist who still wants to make a bold statement,” says artist Carolyn Bremer. “I make pieces you don’t ever want to take off— simple, easy-to-coordinate baubles that become your everyday jewelry. I believe handmade jewelry is always more special, especially when it’s made-to-order.”

These hand-stamped, personalized necklaces and cuffs began with a leap of faith as Bremer left the corporate world to pursue jewelry making full-time. Simply Southern Baubles features a variety of cuffs, necklaces, hammered earrings, chokers, and more. With customization options, they become timeless pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.

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Dressing Raleigh’s Leading Men

Slice Pie Company

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$30 to $35 | Raleigh/Cary SlicePieCompany.com Slice Pie Company—a wholesale bakery serving restaurants, retail markets, individuals, and large events, with shipping nationwide—was inspired by a father’s love of baking. This passion led him to enter his apple pie in the North Carolina State Fair, where he won a blue ribbon with his unmatched signature crust. Fast-forward a few years and add a daughter who had a dream of turning their shared passion of baking into a lifestyle, and Slice is now providing pies to individuals, restaurants, large corporate events, weddings, and local charities and organizations.

Customers can also enjoy their mini pies, jar pies, bites, and shooters.

“So get your taste buds ready and enjoy some pie: one Slice at a time.”

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accessories Made From Kilim Rugs An Orijinal Look $30 to $105 Raleigh Orijinal.design

“Our core values have remained the same over the years: a commitment to craftsmanship, an appreciation for the Turkish culture that continues to inspire, a love of travel, and— above all else—a celebration of the colors and textures that make each and every kilim textile one-of-a-kind.”

An Orijinal Look was born from an appreciation of unique textiles. After owning several kilim rugs and using them for their versatility throughout her home, Kate Ward decided to craft handmade jewelry and accessories from vintage Turkish kilims. Each hat and accessory is unique, with a variety of patterns and textures, allowing the items to become the perfect statement piece to accent your everyday outfit. Items can be purchased online or at The Local Squirrel in Cameron Village.

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chef dan gray serves up local by the plateful.

Our local partners include:

Ice Cream Mama Birds Cookies + Cream

$2 to $9 | Holly Springs (and coming soon to Raleigh) MamaBirdsIceCream.com Lesley Richmond, Owner Ice cream at Mama Birds Cookies + Cream is handmade in small batches and crafted from the finest all-natural ingredients. Flavors are constantly changing based on whatever fresh produce is available or what crazy concoction the ice cream maker comes up with next.

“Our shop is a gathering place for the community, where you can run into your neighbors, celebrate with your friends, enjoy quality time with your family, or just reward yourself with a delicious scoop or two of ice cream.”

Ashe County Cheese Bee Blessed Honey The Blakemere Co. Carolina Mountain Trout Holly Grove Farms Homeland Creamery Joyce Farms Lewis Farms Locals Seafood Melvin’s Gardens Nahunta Pork Nooherooka Natural Papasonn Produce Triangle Premium Microgreens

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Natural Bath and Body Products Oak City Soap Company $2 to $10 | Raleigh OakCitySoap.com

Kevin and Brenda Reylek are a husband-and-wife team who started out making natural soaps for themselves, their family, and their friends. They wanted products that were simple, yet natural, and that weren’t filled with strange, unpronounceable chemicals.

The duo uses a variety of top-quality ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil, goat’s milk, cocoa butter, and essential oils to create smooth, nourishing soaps that delight the skin and senses.

In addition to handmade soaps, they offer a variety of bath and body products such as all-natural deodorant, bath bombs, lip balms, body butter, beard oil, massage candles, and more.

Jewelry Allison Conway Collection

$12 to $62 | Durham | AllisonConwayCollection.com

North Carolina–based designer, Allison Conway, founded her eponymous collection in the spring of 2016. Each piece is inspired by the unique style of her family and friends, and carefully created with handpicked elements. Necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are handcrafted using semi-precious

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stone beads, agate slice pendants, and silk tassels, just to name a few. To shop the collection and put the final touches on the perfect outfit, you can browse the website or visit local shops around the Triangle such as The Local Squirrel, Shop 48 South, and Carolina Roots Boutique.

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$275 to $325 | Raleigh | NorthStateReclamations.com Based in Raleigh, North State Reclamations aims to give elements from the history of the Old North State a second life by creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces using reclaimed lumber that’s been harvested from tobacco barns. The finished size and appearance of each piece will vary based on the reclaimed materials used in each piece. The piece featured here is a leaning mirror made from reclaimed barnwood and a reclaimed mirror. Available at Gypsy Jule, or by contacting North State Reclamations.

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Clay Bead Jewelry

Peppertrain Jewelry $50 to $85 | Raleigh PeppertrainJewelry.com

Kaitlin Ryan is the founder and designer/maker of Peppertrain Jewelry, an artfully crafted jewelry line that she started in 2015 by hand-making clay beads into dynamic, wearable art.

Kaitlin graduated from Meredith College with a BA in Fashion Merchandising and Design in 2007. Now, Kaitlin has her own website and sells her products wholesale throughout the Triangle and beyond.

Decorative Pillows MILA

by Michelle Ward $48 to $62 | Raleigh | MILAtextiles.com These fun, chic, and beautiful prints are the perfect accessory to personalize your home.

Michelle’s expertise, combined with her love for printmaking and surface design, has transformed ordinary pillows into works of art. Each print begins with a hand-drawn sketch and is carved into a block of rubber. After playing with repeating patterns, she prints, preps, and sews all products by hand. Every product is made to be functional and practical—and to bring joy into your home.

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Built for Color Carolina Cabin Art

by Molly Jessup Under $20 | Raleigh | CarolinaCabinArt.com Molly Jessup is a Southern artist with a passion for homes, landscape, and history —a passion that led her to create Built for Color, your soon-to-be-favorite coloring book. This work of art contains portraits of homes located all across the South, many right here in Raleigh! midtownmag.com | 147

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Custom Dog Accessories Chase & Chauncey

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$12 to $18 | Raleigh ChaseandChauncey.com Chase & Chauncey is an online boutique supplying custom dog accessories to pet lovers near and far, but it’s located right here in Raleigh. Owner Alyssa Larsen founded the company after adopting her Cockapoo, Chauncey.

The boutique specializes in functional yet fashionable bow ties, ribbon bows, reversible bandanas, and other collar slides for your furry friend!

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Buck Naked Farm $4 to $50 | Pittsboro BuckNakedFarmNC.com Buck Naked Farm celebrates the amazing work of honeybees, and its promise is simple: to leave “Nothing Between You and Nature!” This 86-acre small farm and apiary, located just outside of historic Pittsboro, produces local raw honey and gifts from the beehive, including handmade soap, lip balm, hard lotion bars, beard balm, beeswax candles, honey almond granola, and artisan jam (seasonally).

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Retirement Benefits and Divorce

Retirement plans pose unique challenges for how assets are divided.

Start with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order: A QDRO is a court order that directs a plan administrator to divide, transfer, or distribute retirement benefits or funds from one spouse to the other spouse in conjunction with a separation and divorce. Typically this pertains to a qualified retirement plan, which may be a defined-contribution plan, like a 401(k), or a definedbenefit plan, like a pension. The spouse who owns the qualified retirement plan is often called the “Participant,” and the other spouse is the “Alternate Payee.”

Why is a QDRO necessary?

Any withdrawal, transfer, or disbursement from a qualified retirement plan usually requires the Participant to pay income taxes on the amounts removed and pay an early withdrawal penalty, unless the Participant is a certain age or meets other narrow criteria to avoid the penalty.

The IRS allows separating or divorcing spouses to divide benefits and funds in a qualified retirement plan via a QDRO that—if approved—avoids the imposition of income taxes and earlywithdrawal penalties.

Put simply, a QDRO allows separating and divorcing spouses to divide retirement benefits without incurring income taxes or early withdrawal penalties.

Can I draft a QDRO myself?

In many cases, retirement plans are one of the biggest assets to be divided in a separation or divorce. Your right

to receive a share of your spouse’s retirement plan, or your spouse’s right to receive a share of your retirement plan, will likely have a significant effect on your financial security for the remainder of your life.

Additionally, a QDRO must contain very precise, technical provisions to ensure that the order is qualified and approved by the plan administrator.

An experienced family law attorney can advise you on many of the details included in a QDRO—such as the options available in the event of the Participant spouse’s death.

While many plans offer model language as a guide, your QDRO may require specific language that would deviate from the model in order to accomplish your intended division.

While not required, we recommend you contact a family law attorney who has substantial experience in drafting QDROs. This protects your own financial interests, accomplishes the division of the retirement assets that you intended, and ensures qualification and approval of your QDRO by the plan administrator.

This is paid legal advertisement. The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. No attorney client relationship is created by the publication and reading of this article.

All domestic matters are different and all specific questions should be directed to an attorney who can answer those questions and provide legal advice based on your unique circumstances.

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AESTHETICS SYNERGY >>> Anna Churchill; R. Stewart Collins, MD Synergy is the Triangle’s only full-service beauty destination and offers the ultimate experience in plastic surgery, medical and aesthetic laser treatments, medical aesthetics, advanced clinical skincare, body therapy, and nail care. Along with a ranking in the Top 50 of Allergan providers nationwide for Botox and fillers, both of our facilities feature the superior laser technology of Sciton. Our private operating facility is both luxurious and AAAASF–certified. Whether you’re looking for corrective options or are simply interested in pampering yourself, our expert team of medical and spa professionals will get you looking and feeling your best.

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ANTI-AGING MEDICINE FAMILY WELLNESS & REGENESIS MD >>> Dr. Bhavna Vaidya-Tank Dr. Vaidya-Tank is a board-certified member of the Association for Anti-Aging Medicine and a wellrespected integrative physician in the Raleigh area. She founded her Family Wellness Clinic in Clayton 14 years ago, and just celebrated the second year of Raleigh’s Family Wellness and Regenesis MD. Dr. Vaidya-Tank’s unique fusion of Medical Aesthetics and Overall Wellness in one single location is the answer to her patients’ varying needs. The practice specializes in top-of-the-line advanced aesthetics, hormonal treatments, cutting-edge technology, weight loss, and sexual health.

Family Wellness and Regenesis MD is dedicated to treating each patient from the inside out.

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ANXIETY-FREE DENTISTRY SEDATION DENTAL CARE AT RALEIGH SMILE CENTER >>> Dr. Dan Davidian, Dr. Tracy Davidian Dr. Dan and Tracy Davidian have been the face of sedation in Raleigh for the last 15 years. We often see patients who haven’t been to the dentist in as many as 15 to 20 years, and we do in one appointment what would normally take seven to ten visits. ”We see patients that can’t get numb, have bad gag reflex, fear the dentist or just want to experience dentistry in a more comfortable way.” With a passion and expertise for alleviating dental anxiety, both doctors modestly agree that it’s the Sedation Dental Care team that makes the magic happen. “We provide many levels of sedation, from light, nitrous oxide gas sedation to IV/oral sedation and general anesthesia.”

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AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CAFÉ TIRAMISU >>> Richard, Paolo, and Rodolfo DeMartino Café 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. Over the past 21 years, it has become a Triangle dining destination and a North Raleigh institution, built upon high standards for quality fresh food. The family patriarch, Paolo De Martino, and his sons, Rodolfo and Richard, are in the kitchen every day. They are joined by loyal staff, who are very much part of the restaurant family and who know the names and preferences of equally loyal guests. Café Tiramisu offers an elegant setting steeped in traditions, with a menu that includes signature dishes like the famous Spinach Fettuccine.

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AWARD-WINNING CATERING ROCKY TOP CATERING >>> Kevin DeHimer, Director of Sales; Alison Gangway, CEO; Jen Ogan, CFO Dean Ogan, Owner/President; Adam Jones, Culinary Director Rocky Top Catering is a full-service, premier caterer serving the Triangle area. Our new 18,000-squarefoot facility houses three tasting rooms, our corporate offices, and one of the largest catering kitchens in Raleigh. We offer a wide range of food and service options, including full-service catering, corporate delivery, and off-site catering. We, along with our Southland BBQ Catering brand, are the exclusive caterers at 1705 East, Cross+Main, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium—as well as a preferred caterer at more than 30 venues throughout the Triangle. Whether it’s a wedding reception, family celebration, or corporate event, our awardwinning team can make your vision come to life.

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BABYSITTING CONQUERED PLATINUM SITTERS >>> Stephanie Keefer, CEO Platinum Sitters was founded by a busy mom of two, who had a big idea after one too many lastminute babysitter cancellations: a web-based service providing highly vetted sitters, matched to your family’s needs, all at a moment’s notice. Uber-cool, right? It’s a new revolution that has modernized and simplified babysitting. Platinum Sitters gives families access to only the most experienced and pre-qualified sitters in the community. Parents and sitters create custom profiles, schedule bookings, rate each other online, and enjoy cashless transactions. The solution comes with ease, quick connections, and the convenience of a short-notice sitter at the family’s fingertips.

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BEAUTIFUL SKIN

THE MEDSPA AT RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER >>> Front row: Jennifer Daniels, Owner Back row: Jennifer Bui, Katie Willard, Sherie Bender The MedSpa believes that beautiful skin is for everyone. Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated, or expensive and out of reach—it just needs to work for YOU and your lifestyle. We are one of the toprated medical spas in Raleigh and pride ourselves with providing our clients with the most current technology in the industry. Our staff, with a combined 20 years in the esthetic industry, are dedicated professionals and are responsive to your needs. We will take the time to listen to you about your skin concerns, and educate you on the best protocol and products for your lifestyle and skincare goals to enhance your overall appearance. We focus on realistic solutions with proven success. The MedSpa offers a full menu of state-of-the-art cosmetic and body procedures that build healthy, revitalized skin. Discover The MedSpa. Discover You. 1112 DRESSER COURT, RALEIGH | 919.333.4418 | THEMEDSPARALEIGH.COM SPECIAL PROMOTION

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BEAUTY AFTER BREAST CANCER DIANNE’S SELECTIONS >>> Lindsay Rynearson, Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Head Honcho

When you’re in the fight for your life, you want Dianne’s Selections in your corner.

We have been fitting women after breast cancer surgery with breast prosthetics and mastectomy bras since 1989.

Dianne’s Selections is a place where women facing the challenges of living with cancer can locate the products they need, relying on certified fitters who are eager to help each woman find just the right fit. We have contracts with several major insurance carriers and this allows us to file all of the messy paperwork so our clients can get back to what’s important—their journey to health.

Put Dianne’s Selections in your corner.

Brave is the new beautiful!

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BEST AND FINEST JEWELER IN RALEIGH HAYDON & COMPANY >>> Whit Haydon Many people often ask how we differ from other jewelers, and—to quote Mark Twain— “The difference is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.”

Our interests lie in offering jewelry of exceptional quality, regardless of size.

This requires time, patience, and both artistic and creative skill. Having the only double Master Jeweler in the state allows us to ensure the level of quality for which we are known. Please accept our invitation to visit and see first-hand the Haydon & Company difference.

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BETTER SEX IN THE CITY

RALEIGH GYNECOLOGY AND WELLNESS, PA >>> Dr. Lorena Benavides Are you suffering from vaginal dryness or painful sex? About half of menopausal women experience these symptoms. Dr. Lorena Benavides is committed to helping women save their sex lives. She has provided gynecologic care in Raleigh since 2006 and is the first to offer MonaLisa Touch, an innovative laser therapy to treat vulvovaginal atrophy. The procedure is painless, takes five minutes, avoids medications and hormones, and it really works! “This procedure has been life-changing for so many of my patients,” says Dr. Benavides, who has been offering the treatment since 2015.

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BOUDOIR AND GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY REVOLUTION STUDIOS >>> Somer Handley, Owner Looking for an ego boost, the perfect gift, or just a ton of fun?

For more than a decade, Somer Handley, owner of Revolution Studios, has been empowering women to capture their sexy side through exclusive boudoir and glamour photography sessions in her Raleigh studio.

The art of boudoir photography is a luxurious experience and the ultimate in self-expression. Longlashed makeovers and “dress-up” during your photo shoots are what her studio does best, but the passion of Somer’s business and its continuous success is her ability to ignite confidence through this imagery and photographic experience.

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A BOUTIQUE PET SALON

CITY PET GROOMING >>> Carrie Smith, Owner Downtown Raleigh now has a boutique salon that specializes in pet grooming. Carrie Smith, the salon owner, has more than 28 years of experience in grooming pets, and she previously owned two other salons: It’s Grooming Cats and Dogs in North Raleigh and Canine Design in Knightdale.

She sold both businesses and became a stay-at-home mom, but the yearning to return to grooming never left. In 2017, with Raleigh’s downtown renaissance in full swing, the opportunity to groom again was knocking. City Pet Grooming debuted in October 2017 and immediately fulfilled a need downtown and a need for this empty nester!

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THE BRA PATCH >>> Ruth Dowdy, Owner The Bra Patch is one of those little hidden gems that still practices the lost art of bra fitting. Just walk in the door and you will see it’s all about bras.

The ability to find just the right fit and style for each woman has kept customers flocking to the Bra Patch for more than 40 years. Their personal attention to every customer, experienced staff of fitters, and huge selection make the Bra Patch the destination for finding the perfect undergarment to make every woman look and feel her best.

The Bra Patch also works with women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer, fitting and providing post-mastectomy items. Under their staff’s personal and sensitive care, women can once again feel confident and beautiful.

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BRIGHT FUTURES CHILDTIME >>> Bright futures begin to take shape at Childtime, where nurturing care and creative learning experiences enable your child to develop their best abilities, a receptive mind, and a love of learning.

We empower children for success in elementary school, especially through our School Readiness Pathway, which offers specialized curriculums and developmentally appropriate programs for infants through Pre-K. Enhanced learning opportunities are offered through enrichment programs such as Spanish, yoga, and music, and we provide before- and after-school programs as well as summer camp. Additionally, our Grow Fit initiative ensures the complete wellbeing of your child through a focus on healthy living, nutritious eating, and physical fitness.

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A BROW GURU

BROWZNAROUND EYEBROW STUDIO + SPA >>> Stephanie Williams, Owner / Master Eyebrow and Permanent Makeup Artist

BrowZnAround Eyebrow Studio is the Triangle’s home of ultimate eyebrow sculpting. Stephanie Williams, a native of Raleigh who owns and operates the spa, has more than 16 years of experience in the industry and has garnered a reputation as a skilled, detailed, brow professional— one who consistently exceeds expectations and creates a memorable service experience for her clientele.

BrowZnAround offers a comprehensive menu of services with care and expertise provided by licensed estheticians with specialized training in shaping beautiful, natural eyebrows. With nine years of proven success, BrowZnaround has gained brand recognition among a clientele of diverse women and men who are looking for luxury, affordable beauty services.

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BUILD A BETTER WARDROBE The stylistas at StyleFinder Boutique know there’s a better way to shop! Over the years they have helped thousands of women fill their closets with exactly the right pieces. Using their proprietary “Retail Style Success System,” they provide a personal style experience for their clients unlike any other. They also offer personal style services using their exclusive StyleFinder ID System. And it shows: Their clients have gained more than just a fashion-filled closet—they possess a confidence that is unmistakable. Visit and let the StyleFinder stylistas help you dress like you mean it!

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STYLEFINDER BOUTIQUE >>> Mary Michele Nidiffer, Master Style Coach and Founder

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CAROLINA LOW COUNTRY CUISINE GLENWOOD GRILL >>> John Wright, Chef/Proprietor Just inside the Beltline as you approach downtown Raleigh resides one of the market’s restaurant gems: Glenwood Grill, which ranks as one of the first authentic farm-to-table restaurants in this area.

Chef/owner John Wright offers the finest in Carolina Low Country cuisine, delivered with the utmost professional service.

It’s an extraordinary dining experience where flavorful, elegant food is selectively paired with a stellar wine list. With a menu inspired by the coastal Carolinas and the American South, Glenwood Grill prides itself on a knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff, who can provide insightful details on the signature dishes. Dinner Monday through Saturday; lunch Monday through Friday; now open Sundays!

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An afternoon, a day, a weekend— lakes in the Triangle offer a

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You don’t have to travel far from home this summer for a day of leisure and fun at the lake—sailing, boating, fishing, or even just napping by the water.

There is something special about spending a glorious summer day on the water. Gliding along in a canoe. Balancing on a stand-up paddleboard. Baiting a hook and settling in to see what’s biting.

Or, simply packing a picnic and lunching by the water’s edge. Life just might be better by the lake— and the Triangle is overflowing with opportunities for you to find out.

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LAKE JOHNSON PARK Lake Johnson Park—operated by the City of Raleigh and located at 4601 Avent Ferry Road—features watercraft rentals, fishing, picnic areas, and trails. During boat rental season kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are available.

There are also boat launches for personal car-top boats that do not run on gasoline. Fishing at Lake Johnson is allowed from the property’s boardwalk or from rental or personal boats. Trails, some paved and some unpaved, ring Lake Johnson and offer 5.4 miles of opportunities for hiking and walking.

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Located between Raleigh and Apex, Lake Wheeler Park was built in 1956 with the assistance of the Army Corps of Engineers to serve as a water supply lake. It’s still used for water, but it is also the home of a robust lake scene. The rental offerings include jon boats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats. Boaters are allowed to use the boat launches for motorized

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boats, except for personal watercraft, such as jet skis. Fishing is allowed, there are picnic areas for rent, and the Waterfront Educational Center offers programs for environmental education programs and a concession stand. Sailing and fishing are welcomed on Lake Wheeler, but swimming is not allowed. Visit RaleighNC.gov for more information.

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PHOTOS FEATURE SHELLEY LAKE BY LORI LAY

SHELLEY LAKE and LAKE LYNN These two North Raleigh spots are light on actual water recreation, but the lakes are the centerpieces of two very popular spots for outdoor fun. Both are operated by the City of Raleigh, and both have amenities to share. Shelley Lake, with entrances on West Millbrook Road, is circled by a two-mile trail of paved greenway, there is a playground on-site, and the Sertoma Arts Center is housed here. Lake Lynn is also home to a popular trail, the 2.8-mile Lake Lynn Loop. There is a community center at Lake Lynn that includes a fitness room, a gym, and a dance and art studio.

Lake Lynn, located on Ray Road, also has picnic shelters, tennis and bocce courts, a baseball field, and playgrounds.

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The beautiful water you see from the air as you are coming and going from Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville. The 520-acre flood-control lake is surrounded by 215 acres of recreational space. When it opened in 1988, Lake Crabtree was the first park run by Wake County. Today, it is the county’s most-visited park, with more than 300,000 visitors each year. There is sailing, boating, catchand-release fishing, picnicking, mountain biking, and 16 miles of hiking trails, which connect to Umstead State Park and to Cary’s greenway trails. “Most of our recreation is outdoor-focused and natural resource–focused,” says Chris Snow, director of

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Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. “It’s mountain bike trails, a place to go canoeing or kayaking, a place to hike or walk, and a place to do environmental education.

We focus on the natural environment and recreating in the natural environment.”

Snow says a common visitor question is whether swimming is allowed in Lake Crabtree.

The answer is “No,” all recreation is enjoyed on top of, or next to, the water. Information can be found at WakeGov.com.

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State Recreation Area There are seven access points to the 12,000-acre Falls Lake reservoir that touches Wake, Granville, and Durham counties. Recreation options feature five swimming beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, 300 camp sites, hiking trails—including a section of the state’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, trails for mountain biking, and boat ramps, some of which are reserved for nonmotorized watercraft.

Falls Lake was developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to control Neuse River flooding and provide a source of drinking water.

Completed in 1981, it is now a recreation hot spot, in addition to serving as a fish and wildlife conservation site, water supply, and water-control point. There is a nominal fee for cars to enter the access points from Memorial Day to Labor Day, as well as for weekends in the spring. Maps of what is available across the Falls Lake Recreation Area can be found on the website: NCParks.gov/falls-lake-staterecreation-area.

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LAKE RALEIGH Lake Raleigh is located on the Centennial campus of North Carolina State University, near the corner of Main Campus Drive and Campus Shore Drive.

The 75-acre lake is open to the public and has a boat ramp for non-motorized watercraft and a fishing pier where anglers wait for largemouth bass and catfish. The walking trails are augmented with a three-mile exercise course, complete with stations that feature exercise equipment and fitness challenges. N.C. State students enjoy views of the water while studying in the Lake Raleigh Learning Commons on the fourth floor of the neighboring James B. Hunt Jr. Library. Insider tip: This tranquil spot is a great place to catch a sunset. For details, visit Centennial.NCSU.edu.

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PADDLE CREEK OFFERS HOURLY RENTALS ON SATURDAY OF SINGLE AND TANDEM KAYAKS. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT PADDLECREEKNC.COM OR WALK-UPS ARE WELCOME. PHOTO COURTESY OF PADDLE CREEK.

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The newest water recreation spot opened by Wake County is Robertson Millpond Preserve in eastern Wake County. It is the only bald cypress blackwater swamp habitat in Wake County. Kayak, canoe, and nature enthusiasts are all welcome onto the property, and the county has a private contractor offering weekend canoe rentals. The development of Robertson Millpond Preserve is part of Wake County’s ongoing efforts to preserve green spaces and open spaces. “There are little hidden places like Robertson Millpond that we just recently acquired and opened to the public,” says Chris Snow, director of Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. “And we would love for folks to come out and visit and go canoeing or kayaking. You can get a great preview of the paddling trail created by park staff by watching the GoPro video on the preserve’s website.”

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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, bringa-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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CRANIOFACIAL PAIN AND TMJ CAROLINA TMJ & FACIAL PAIN CENTER OF RALEIGH >>> Tracy Davidian, DDS Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center of Raleigh is dedicated exclusively to the treatments of craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders, and sleep-disordered breathing.

Our approach is a comprehensive evaluation for diagnosis and non-invasive treatment therapies. We provide diagnosis and treatment with state-of-the-art techniques and equipment in a caring, friendly environment. Patients suffering from clicking or popping of the jaw, face pain, migraines, ringing of the ears, loud snoring, and those who suffer with difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy should contact Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center to learn more.

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CREATIVITY. HEART. PURPOSE. MERAKI SALON >>> Michelle Ghassemi and Sheena Mackenzie, Co-Founders / Co-Owners Meraki means doing something with passion and soul, leaving pieces of yourself in your creative work.

At Meraki Salon, we lead the local hair industry as an award-winning, innovative new business defined by passion, collaboration, and environmental diligence. We are committed to using clean and safer ingredients—and doing so without sacrificing professional quality!

We offer a relaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing custom aromatherapy shampoo with every service. Our team of highly trained Raleigh hair stylists specializes in precision haircuts, extensions, balayage, ammonia-free colors, and styling and makeup for weddings and special events. We welcome everyone to experience what Meraki Salon has to offer in our modern, luxurious downtown space.

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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 20 years, they have built and installed plantation shutters in practically every neighborhood and subdivision in the Triangle. Molly and Russ Allred, owners of the family-run business, 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, they offer 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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DESIGNER RESALE DRESS. >>> Pam Liebling Mullaney, Owner It began with a love of fashion and the vision of a boutique with designer pieces at affordable prices.

Pam Mullaney, who founded dress. in 2010, has brought that vision to Raleigh. Her boutiques offer the best in designer resale, boutique overstock, and new clothing. Pam and her team focus on curating a selection of the very best clothing, shoes, and bags at reasonable prices. Consignors and shoppers alike love the ever-changing variety of pieces, many of which come from consignors outside of North Carolina. The selection and exceptional customer service make dress. a unique place to shop.

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DIAMONDS DIAMONDS DIRECT CRABTREE >>> (L to R) Megan Farrell, Barak Henis, Lev Shnaidman, Brian Dedrickson, Sara Wortman At Diamonds Direct, your love is celebrated through our passion for diamonds. In 1995, Diamonds Direct changed the landscape of fine jewelry retail by eliminating the middleman and selling diamonds directly to the end consumer. Our unique retail concept is accompanied by exceptional customer education, a vast selection of diamonds and fine jewelry, and customer service guarantees and warrantees that are unmatched in the industry. We are proud to have called Raleigh home since 2008 and cherish all the friends we’ve made along the way. Stop by to see what Diamonds Direct is all about!

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ENGAGEMENT RINGS FINK’S JEWELERS>>>

Being a family-owned jeweler for 88 years has taught us a thing or two about engagement rings.

Each one of our Fink’s diamonds has been hand-selected for its exceptional beauty and excellent light performance.

Stop in to browse our incredible selection, or work one-on-one with our design expert to create a custom wedding set just for you. Our relaxed in-store experience and special financing options make it easier than ever to find the ring of your dreams.

At Fink’s Jewelers, you get the quality you deserve, the service you expect, and the value you trust.

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FACELIFTS ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY >>> Michael R. Zenn, MD It’s not your mother’s facelift!

Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Zenn, believes the secret to a great facelift is more than the oldfashioned “nip and tuck.”

After performing tens of thousands of surgeries over the last 23 years as a plastic surgeon at UNC and then Duke, he has developed sophisticated surgical techniques that turn back the hands of time. Now in private practice in Brier Creek, Dr. Zenn’s masterful skills, unparalleled experience, and amazing bedside manner have made him the go-to person for facial surgery in the Triangle.

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FAITH, VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL>>> Dr. Jonathan Yonan, Headmaster

Academic rigor and thriving enrichment programs—in combination with a purposeful, perceptible Christian ethos—are, together, what make St. David’s unlike any other learning community in the region. With a mission to challenge excellence in the areas of faith, virtue, and knowledge, we encourage our students to recite literary works for the declamation contest; formulate solutions to complex world issues, such as clean water delivery; engage with guest speakers on topics including urban planning, cultural preservation, and politics; and travel locally and globally on mission trips that not only enrich those being served, but also—more importantly—broaden the conscience of those who are serving.

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FAMILY AND DIGITAL DENTISTRY DREW HEBERER FAMILY DENTISTRY >>> Drew Heberer, DDS Dr. Drew Heberer has a passion for dentistry, and he works every day to provide each patient with the highest quality of care and the best experience possible. Through extensive continuing education and the addition of the best in digital dentistry, Dr. Heberer and his staff are providing efficient cutting-edge care with patients in mind.

The implementation of 3D imaging, intra-oral scanning, and an in-office milling unit has enabled patients to complete many dental procedures in half the number of appointments. A range of dental care—from simple crowns to implants—is more accessible than ever at Drew Heberer Family Dentistry.

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FAMILY—FASHION AND STYLE DOUGLAS CARROLL SALON >>> Douglas and Patricia David, with sons Alexander, Tristen, Brandon, and Jordan After more than 31 years serving the Triangle as the area’s premier salon and boutique, Douglas Carroll Salon is thrilled to introduce its next generation of talent. Meet the four sons of Douglas and Patricia David, owners of Jbat Boutique and Douglas Carroll Salon. Three of the four are currently working as stylists in their two salons—all trained in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, California—and the fourth son plays professional soccer. These are fourth-generation stylists, and their parents never thought they would enter the business.

Douglas and Patricia say they “are truly blessed,” and invite you to come explore the DCS experience by offering your first haircut, FREE, with any coloring service.

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FAMILY LAW WAKE FAMILY LAW GROUP >>> Meet the lawyers of Wake Family Law Group. Practicing together in the heart of North Hills, Wake Family Law Group is a dynamic group of family law specialists, mediators, seasoned litigators, parent coordinators, and talented associates—all focusing on serving clients with family law issues. Their goal is simple: to use their collective experience to provide a better work product to clients needing family law services. As resources to each other, Wake Family Law Group provides representation customized to their clients’ needs and goals, understanding that some cases need creative strategies and thoughtful negotiation, and others require dogged representation and an aggressive stance in the courtroom.

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FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD PUB NORTH RIDGE PUB >>> Richard and Rodolfo DeMartino The North Ridge Pub started as a local neighborhood place, but it has turned out to be so much more— and a destination for people throughout Raleigh. People feel at home here, partly because of the loyal staff who often know guests by name and their menu preferences by heart. With its extensive menu items, the comfortable pub feels like a very upscale restaurant with affordable options. It’s hard to beat the consistency of quality, cooked-to-order fresh food and exceptional service, and the full-service bar is a popular option. Whether you’re coming from the office or the tennis court, are having a date night or an evening with friends, North Ridge Pub has something for everyone.

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If you think crafting sounds fun but you don’t know where to start, you’ve just found your place! The Devilish Egg is a craft-and-sip studio that can hatch the creativity inside everyone—the crafty and not-so-crafty alike. They make it crazy easy and great fun to make a variety of crafts you’ll be proud to take home or give to a lucky friend.

You’ll get lots of encouragement and support from Jill, your teacher, and she will walk you step-by-step through each and every activity—all you do is relax and have fun. So bring a friend, a bottle of wine, a sense of adventure, and get ready to Hatch Your Creativity!

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A HEALTH AND MEDICAL SPA NUDERMA HEALTH & MED SPA>>> Stephen A. Spencer, DO Dr. Stephen Spencer received a Bachelor of Science degree in clinical laboratory sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed his residency in family medicine at East Carolina University, and is a boardcertified family physician. Today, he stays on the leading edge of technology by attending advanced aesthetic trainings to bring the latest in cosmetic procedures. As the owner of Nuderma Health & Med Spa, he specializes in minimally invasive techniques and practices a holistic approach when creating treatment plans that are both aesthetic and regenerative for his patients. At Nuderma, the patients always come first and the staff creates a private and inviting atmosphere for all to feel welcome.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH ISAACS

ASHLEY POURS A DRINK AT THE FUNCTIONAL “LAUNDRY BAR”—WHICH CONCEALS AN ICE MACHINE, WASHER, AND DRYER—WHILE HER MOTHER, KRIS OZBURN, AND COMPANION, LOUIS KAHN (NAMED FOR THE RENOWNED PHILLY ARCHITECT), LOUNGE IN THE ADJOINING HEARTH ROOM.

ARCHITECT ASHLEY “Oz” Ozburn has designed homes from the Great Lakes to Georgia and the Carolinas, but the house on Lochmore Avenue in Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood is the one that pulls her back time and again.

Her parents bought the house in 2012, soon after relocating to Raleigh from Virginia. Ashley—who now lives in Chicago—began her career working with Raleigh architects Frank Harmon and in situ studio. In 2012, she launched her own design firm, AOA, and the Lochmore home entered her portfolio.

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DUTCH COLONIAL HOME: 2,717 SQUARE FEET. FOUR BEDROOMS / THREE FULL BATHS, ONE HALF BATH. DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE: 440 SQUARE FEET. ONE BEDROOM / ONE FULL AND ONE HALF BATH. COST OF RENOVATION: $350,000

The renovation maintained the historical character of the home’s exterior—its front façade, huge trees, and mature landscaping—but the interior has been completely opened up to accommodate the lifestyle Ashley’s parents enjoy, one of casually entertaining family and friends.

“We wanted to remain a respectful neighbor,” she says, so the 1930s Dutch Colonial continues to blend in with the architecture of surrounding homes.

The roof shingles were replaced and the exterior was refreshed with new paint. “Windows across the front are all the original windows, with the trim painted white inside and out,” Ashley explains. However, in the back of the house, it was important for the elements to look different than the original, because

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“we weren’t trying to fake old.” To accentuate this, the new windows and the expansive French doors leading to the backyard were painted black, both on the interior and the exterior.

The reinvention of the house required one “teeny” addition: The second floor was expanded four feet by six feet to enable the creation of a more luxurious and accessible master bath.

Throughout the renovation, Ashley worked closely with her mother, Kris, an interior designer and owner of Raleigh-based Second Mile Designs. “My mother selected all of the fixtures in the house,” Ashley says, including the distinctive chandelier in the master bath.

“We found that fixture at a flea market in Italy, and we brought it home in a suitcase.”

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The open design of the interior extends from the kitchen and the cozy hearth room to an inviting “outdoor” room. The entire backyard has been designed with entertaining and relaxation top of mind, with seating areas surrounded by lush landscaping. An existing carriage house, at 440 square feet, sits on one side of the backyard and was also repurposed with a study and half bath on the ground floor and a bedroom and full bath on the second floor—perfect for extending the owners’ love of entertaining to out-of-town guests.

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The dining room serves also as the library, creating a cozy “dibary” ambiance. And the original floors were sanded down and refurbished. “There was some red oak and some white oak, so we used a dark ebony wood stain and then a walnut oil base so you couldn’t tell any difference in woods,” Ashley says. “Light reflects beautifully throughout the home because the floors are dark.”

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The kitchen is the hub of entertaining, with clean lines and contemporary décor that encourage mingling and movement. Ashley’s favorite part of the project? Going back to visit: “It’s interesting being the architect and now a user of the house.”

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HELPING WOMEN WIN DAVIS & PYLE PLASTIC SURGERY >>> Gretta Handley Charity fundraisers and networking events aren’t usually synonymous with words like fun and empowering—unless the events are coordinated by Gretta Handley.

From events that benefit worthy causes (Drink4Pink, The Flourish Market, Saving Grace—just to name a few) to her genuinely fun “GirlBoss” networking meet-ups, it is abundantly clear that Gretta Handley has a passion for connecting local Raleigh businesses that all share a common goal: helping women win.

And you know what they say…“When women support other women, incredible things happen.”

Want to be part of the conversation? Follow @grettahandley on Instagram!

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THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS >>> For sisters Van Eure and Shelley Belk, hope isn’t just an ideal. It’s their inheritance.

In 1984, their parents established The Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness. Today, Shelley serves as the executive director of the foundation, while Van chairs its largest fundraiser, the Walk for Hope—whose 30th festival kicks off at the Angus Barn on October 14th.

Fully 100 percent of the funds raised at the walk will support mental health at the UNC–Chapel Hill Department of Psychiatry. Come for food, music, prizes, and to celebrate the enduring legacy of hope for all.

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IMPLANT ARTISTRY

SEDATION DENTAL CARE AT RALEIGH SMILE CENTER >>> Dr. Dan Davidian Dr. Dan Davidian is a full-service implant dentist restoring single teeth or a full mouth. His tooth rejuvenation program uses digital technology to place and restore dental implants, achieving unprecedented functional and aesthetic results, restoring beauty and function that approaches—or even exceeds—the original.

He knows that designing the aesthetics before placing the implant is the cornerstone of successful cosmetic results. And providing a level of comfort to his patients, with the convenience of getting comprehensive care, just makes sense.

His services include: • Same-day tooth replacement,

on qualifying cases.

• Full-mouth dental reconstruction.

• Implant-retained or supported dentures.

• Oral/IV sedation or general anesthesia.

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INDEPENDENT EYE CARE THE EYE INSTITUTE OD, PA >>> Lindsay Williamson, Dr. Adam J. Palo, Heather Breedlove Dr. Adam J. Palo and the team at The Eye Institute are bringing the focus back to truly comprehensive eye care. Serving the Triangle from locations in Seaboard Station, Knightdale, and North Raleigh, TEI offers ocular disease management, vision exams for all ages, specialty contact lens fittings, and an advanced dry-eye center. At TEI, we take our time addressing your concerns and providing patient-focused care. We support local businesses and community, with a portion of all profits going toward those in need of eye care and glasses. Come see the TEI difference. Services include: Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation System, scleral contact lens fitting, vision exams, glaucoma screenings, macular degeneration screenings, Refractive Epithelial Vision Shaping (REVS), and selections from independent frame designers.

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INNOVATIVE STEM PRESCHOOL LA PETITE ACADEMY >>> What a great place to start: Our schools offer nurturing care and creative learning experiences. At La Petite Academy, your child will discover respect, collaboration, and the joy of learning. Our exclusive School Readiness Pathway charts each child’s unique course to elementary school, with specialized curriculums and developmentally-appropriate programs for infants to school-age students. With our STEM curriculum, science, technology, engineering, and math are part of everything we do in the classroom. Plus, our Grow Fit initiative ensures the complete well-being of your growing child through a focus on health, nutrition, and fitness.

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INVISALIGN ORTHODONTICS GLADWELL ORTHODONTICS >>> Dr. Jason Gladwell

The credentials are impressive: Dr. Jason Gladwell is a distinguished Invisalign faculty member, one of the Top 5 Invisalign providers nationwide, the No. 1 Invisalign Teen Provider on the East Coast, and the No. 1 Invisalign provider in North Carolina. He has been serving the Triangle area for more than a decade in his Wake Forest office and he recently opened a new office in Raleigh as well as North Carolina’s only Invisalign Scan Center, located at Crabtree Valley Mall.

Gladwell Orthodontics will be expanding again when their downtown Raleigh location opens this summer. He and his highly trained staff are devoted to effective, cutting-edge orthodontic treatment, and they consider it the highest compliment when patients refer their family and friends.

We encourage everyone to experience the difference at Gladwell Orthodontics by coming in for a complimentary consultation.

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IQ + EQ = LFH RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL >>> Mrs. Doreen Kelly with students You want to cultivate accountability, integrity, empathy, and self-awareness in your child. A Ravenscroft education puts these strengths front and center with Lead From Here, a one-of-a-kind curriculum that combines academic rigor with citizen leadership learning. We equip students with the social, emotional, and intellectual skills they will need to thrive as leaders in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft provides hands-on learning to foster intellectual curiosity and creative thinking.

Through the breadth and depth of our academic, athletic, fine arts, extracurricular, and cocurricular programs, students enjoy many opportunities to explore new areas of interest and learn to Lead From Here.

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N.C. HANDCRAFTED UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE DEXTER FURNITURE >>> Tom and Jenny Collins, Owners Lori, Lynn, Liz, Donna, & Wendy For more than 30 years, Dexter Furniture has been the trusted source for fine North Carolina upholstered furniture, serving individuals and top designers throughout the Triangle and fabric stores across the country.

Our family-owned company was established to create premium, quality seating with extensive custom options and unlimited fabric selection. In our showroom on Glenwood Avenue, the talented, professional staff are eager to help you create your perfect custom sofa, sectional, chair, or ottoman— and make sure you enjoy the experience of creating your own special seating! Our mission: Premium seating done your way—in 29 days or less—always at great prices.

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A PAIN-FREE LIFE MIDTOWN PAIN AND SPINE CLINIC>>> Thomas J. Weber, DO If pain and discomfort are keeping you from things you want to do, it’s time to take back your life and experience the world pain-free. Allow Dr. Weber and his staff to relieve the pain, and put you on the road to new adventures.

The Triangle’s complete pain-management clinic offers non-surgical and interventional pain treatments, dedicated to care for patients who are living with chronic, acute, or complex pain. With their patient-centered approach, Dr. Weber and his team pay attention to every detail to ensure they understand each patient’s full story and conduct the best care for each individual.

Experience a better quality of life with the latest in pain-treatment technology at Midtown Pain and Spine Clinic.

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PREMIER CLOTHING BOUTIQUES AUTUMN & AVERY CLOTHING BOUTIQUE >>> It was a special moment for Autumn that sparked her journey into the business world. After the birth of her daughter Avery, the dream of opening her own boutique became a reality last September.

The store’s industrial glam and stylish laid-back fashion has allowed this boutique to flourish into the Triangle’s go-to store for locally made jewelry, bold prints, trendy tops, and your favorite everyday outfit essentials. Not to mention the boutique’s unscripted, genuine customer service.

Allow Autumn and her staff to fulfill all of your styling needs—they have something for every customer.

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RALEIGH’S ELITE HAIR SALON PLUM HAIR ATELIER >>> Ashley Collins, Erin Shebaugh When you need to escape from your daily routine, we invite you to an oasis of pampering at PLUM Hair Atelier. The commitment of our team of passionate individuals—some of the industry’s top-performing hairdressers—is to go to great lengths to provide an experience for each guest that always exceeds expectations.

At Plum, we have created an upscale, modern industrial space that manages to convey the intimacy of a family environment. Everyone is welcome here, and whether you’re striving for the perfect classic cut or a complete image revamp, the talent at PLUM will help you find your hair’s maximum.

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STRENGTH IN MOTHERHOOD FIT4MOM MIDTOWN RALEIGH >>> Missy Currin, Owner This mom of three and owner of FIT4MOM Midtown Raleigh knows a little something about finding your strength in motherhood! Her team of nationally trained instructors offers fitness classes for all stages of motherhood at locations throughout Midtown Raleigh and Wake Forest.

Whether you’re an expecting mom or a mom to little ones, big ones, or all-grown-up ones—there is something for you at FIT4MOM. Find your strength in motherhood with this warm and welcoming community of fit moms!

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SWAGGER SWAGGER BOUTIQUE >>> Mandy Becker Mandy Becker, Swagger owner, graduated from Georgia Tech as an engineer, but she had always dreamed of opening a boutique. In 2001, a coworker told Mandy she had too much “swagger” to work in corporate America—planting the final seed that would propel her dream into reality. She started curating unique “gifts with attitude” and “style with flair.”

Now, after celebrating 15 years of business in Cary, Swagger Boutique has opened a second location—this time in Raleigh. Mandy’s passion for customer service, coupled with her eagerness to support the local community, continues to bring her purpose. But she’s quick to credit those around her, saying she owes it all to wonderful customers and staff.

Visit Swagger: Where you can celebrate your individual style and make your own personal fashion statement with apparel, accessories, and monogrammed pieces, all while shopping for the perfect gift for any occasion!

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URBAN GARDENING ATLANTIC GARDENING >>>

Introducing the faces that make Atlantic Gardening a “Top 100” garden center in America!

We invite you to come stroll our six acres of diverse plant selections and talk with our knowledgeable staff about all of your landscape needs. Our tropical greenhouse has a large variety of houseplants, succulents, air plants, and orchids. The garden shop has a wide selection of containers, an expanded hydroponics department, and a Garden Bar. Atlantic Gardening offers complete landscaping and “interior-scaping” services. Our passion is to provide customers an enjoyable and inspiring experience. Don’t forget to visit our Garden Bar, serving beer, wine, and mimosas while you shop.

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VOLUNTEERING

URBAN MINISTRIES OF WAKE COUNTY >>> Urban Ministries of Wake County was founded by volunteers in 1981 to serve the needs of Wake County. Today the agency has evolved to support hungry families, homeless women, and uninsured adults—all through the work of more than 1,200 volunteers. Programs are staffed by volunteers who serve as lobby greeters, self-service food pantry navigators, community gardeners, meal hosts at the Helen Wright Center, and medical providers in the Open Door Clinic. Help make a difference in our community by providing services and dignity to more than 33,000 shoppers, guests, and patients.

Sign up to volunteer today at urbanmin.org/volunteer.

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M Dining Guide Our directory of where to eat in Raleigh.

AFRICAN Abyssinia Ethopian Restaurant 2109-146 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.664.8151 abyssiniarestaurant.net

AMERICAN 18 Seaboard 18 Seaboard Ave. 919.861.4318 18restaurantgroup.com Ba-Da Wings 2161 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.832.3902 badawings.com Berkeley Cafe 217 W. Martin St. 919.828.9190 facebook.com/berkeley raleigh/ Bloomsbury Bistro 509-101 W. Whitaker Mill Rd. 919.834.9011 bloomsburybistro.com Trophy Tap + Table 225 S. Wilmington St. 919.424.7817 trophybrewing.com Cameron Bar and Grill 2018 Clark Ave. 919.755.2231 cameronbarandgrill.com Capital Club 16 16 West Martin St. 919.747.9345 capitalclub16.com Carroll’s Kitchen 19 E. Martin St. 919.670.3622 carrollskitchen.org Clockwork 519 W. North St. 919.307.3215 clockworkraleigh.com

Crawford and Son 618 N. Person St. 919.307.4647 crawfordandsonrestaurant.com Death & Taxes 105 W. Hargett St. 984.242.0218 ac-restaurants.com/ death-taxes Edwards Mill Bar & Grill 3201 Edwards Mill Rd. 919.783.5447 edwardsmillbarandgrill.com

Midtown Grille 4421 Six Forks Rd. 919.782.9463 themidtowngrille.com

North Ridge North Ridge Pub 6010 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.790.9125 northridgepub.com Oak City Meatball Shoppe 180 E. Davie St. 919.714.9014 oakcitymeatball.com

Glenwood Grill 2603 Glenwood Ave. #151 919.782.3102 glenwoodgrill.com Hayes Barton Cafe 2000 Fairview Rd. 919.856.8551 imaginarystudioonline.com/ hayes Iris Restaurant 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. 919.664.6838 ncartmuseum.org/visit/dining

Kings 141 Park at North Hills St. 919.600.5700 kingsbowlamerica.com Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern 4821 Grove Barton Rd. 919.785.0043 lynnwoodgrill.com

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern 330 Hillsborough St. 919.829.3663 second-empire.com Stanbury 938 N. Blount St. 919.977.4321 stanburyrestaurant.com Standard Foods 205 E. Franklin St. 919.307.4652 standard-foods.com Taste 3048 Medlin Dr. 919.322.0568 1912 Bernard St. 919.948.7815 jmrkitchens.com/taste the Oak 4035 Lake Boone Tr. 919.787.9100 jmrkitchens.com/oak

The Players’ Retreat 105 Oberlin Rd. 919.755.9589 playersretreat.net

bu•ku 110 E. Davie St. 919.834.6963 bukuraleigh.com

The Raleigh Times Bar 14 E. Hargett St. 919.833.0999 raleightimesbar.com

Chai’s Asian Bistro 8347 Creedmoor Rd. 919.341.3715 chaisasianbistro.com

The Rockford 320 ½ Glenwood Ave. 919.821.9020 therockfordrestaurant.com

Champa Thai & Sushi 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy.

919.806.0078 champathaisushi.com

The Station 701 N. Person St. 919.977.1567 stationraleigh.com

The Twisted Fork 3751 Sumner Blvd.

919.792.2535 thetwistedfork.com Village Grill 8470 Honeycut Rd. 919.890.5340 villagegrillraleigh.com Winston’s Grille 6401 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.790.0700 winstonsgrille.com Zest Cafe & Home Art 8831 Six Forks Rd. 919.848.4792 zestcafehomeart.com

ASIAN Bida Manda 222 S. Blount St. 919.829.9999 bidamanda.com Brewery Bhavana 218 S. Blount St. 919.829.9998 brewerybhavana.com

Chopstix 5607 Creedmoor Rd. 919.781.6268 chopstix.com CO Inside AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills Coming early 2018 eatatco.com David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar 1900 Hillsborough St. 919.239.4536 ddandnb.com Five Star Restaurant 511 W. Hargett St. 919.833.3311 fivestarraleigh.com Hako Sushi 2603-155 Glenwood Ave. 919.235.0589 hakosushinc.com Imperial Garden 7713 Lead Mine Rd. 919.846.1988 imperialgardenrestaurant.com Kimbap Cafe 111 Seaboard Station #118 919.900.8053 kimbapcafe.com

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Lemongrass Thai Restaurant 8320 Litchford Rd. #142 919.954.0377 lemongrassthairestaurant.net

Sono 319 Fayetteville St. 919.521.5328 sonoraleigh.com

Mura 4121 Main at North Hills 919.781.7887 muranorthhills.com

Sushi Blues Cafe 301 Glenwood Ave. 919.664.8061 sushibluescafe.com

Neo-Asia 6602 Glenwood Ave. 919.783.8383 neo-china.com

Spring Rolls Restaurant 4361 Lassiter at North Hills 919.783.8180

Ni Asian Kitchen 8817 Six Forks Rd. 919.916.5106 niasiankitchen.com Orchid Japanese Restaurant 7432 Creedmoor Rd. 919.890.5345 orchidjapanesebuffet.com Pho Pho Pho 510 Glenwood Ave. #103 phophophonc.com Pho Far East 4011 Capital Blvd. #133 919.876.8621

5433 Wade Park Blvd.

919.803.1118 springrollsrestaurant.com Sushi O Bistro + Sushi Bar 222 Glenwood Ave. 919.838.8868 sushioraleighnc.com Thaiphoon Bistro 301 Glenwood Ave. #190 919.720.4034 thaiphoonbistro.com Waraji Japanese Restaurant 5910 Duraleigh Rd. 919.783.1883 warajijapaneserestaurant.com

BAKERY & DESSERTS

Pearl Chinese Restaurant 3215 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.233.8776 pearlchinesenc.com

Anisette Sweet Shop 209 Bickett Blvd.

919.758.3565 sweetanisette.com

Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant 2513 Fairview Rd. 919.782.1102 reddragonraleigh.com

Annelore’s German Bakery 1249 Farmers Market Dr. 919.294.8040 facebook.com/ anneloresgermanbakery

Red Pepper Asian 4121-109 New Bern Ave. 919.594.1006 redpepperasiannc.com Seoul Garden 4701 Atlantic Ave. 919.850.9984 raleighseoulgarden.com ShabaShabu 3080 Wake Forest Rd. 919.501.7755 shabashabu.net

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Bittersweet 16 E. Martin St. 919.977.3829 bittersweetraleigh.com Boulted Bread 614 W. South St. 919.999.3984 boultedbread.com Duck Donuts 8323 Creedmoor Rd. 919.847.3800 duckdonuts.com

BBQ

Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Café 4351-115 The Circle at North Hills 919.856.0604 edibleartnc.com Escazú Artisan Chocolates 936 N. Blount St. 919.832.3433 escazuchocolates.com Goodberry’s Frozen Custard 2421 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.8159

Big Al’s BBQ 2920 Forestville Rd. 919.217.0653 bigalsbbqandcatering.com Clyde Cooper’s BBQ 327 S. Wilmington St. 919.832.7614 clydecoopersbbq.com

Chow Pizza & Burgers 8311 Creedmoor Rd. 919.841.4995 chowraleigh.com

Ole Time Barbecue 6309 Hillsborough St. 919.859.2544 oletimebarbecue.com

Chuck’s 237 S. Wilmington St. 919.322.0126 ac-restaurants.com/chucks

The Pit Authentic Barbecue 328 W. Davie St. 919.890.4500 thepit-raleigh.com

Cloos’ Coney Island 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.834.3354

9700 Strickland Rd. 919.676.8580 2042 Clark Ave. 919.833.9998 goodberrys.com Groovy Duck Bakery 3434 Edwards Mill Rd. 919.787.9233 groovyduckbakeryllc.com Hayes Barton Cafe 2000 Fairview Rd. 919.856.8551 https://goo.gl/2aXSqM lucettegrace 235 S. Salisbury St. 919.307.4950 lucettegrace.com Premier Cakes 6617 Falls of Neuse Rd. #105 919.703.0095 premier-cakes.com Sugarland 2031 Cameron St. 919.835.2100 facebook.com/ sugarlandraleigh Yellow Dog Bread Company 219 E. Franklin St. 984.232.0291 facebook.com/ yellowdogbread Videri Chocolate Factory 327 W. Davie St. 919.755.5053 viderichocolatefactory.com

BURGER & HOT DOG

The Q Shack 4120 Main at North Hills 919.786.4381 theqshack.com

BREAKFAST SPECIALTY Another Broken Egg Cafe 160 Park at North Hills St. 919.307.8195 anotherbrokenegg.com Brigs Restaurant 8111 Creedmoor Rd. 919.870.0994 brigs.com Jubala Coffee 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 919.758.8330 jubalacoffee.com The Morning Times 10 E Hargett St. 919.836.1204 morningtimes-raleigh.com New World Cafe 4112 Pleasant Valley Rd. 919.786.0091 newworldcoffeehouse.com

Jerry’s Grill 813 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. 919.832.7561 MoJoe’s Burger Joint 620 Glenwood Ave. 919.832.6799 mojoesburgerjoint.com Pharaoh’s Grill at North Hills 4421 Six Forks Rd. 919.420.0840 Snoopy’s Hot Dogs 600 Hillsborough St. 919.839.2176 snoopys.com

CAFÉ Benelux Coffee 402 Oberlin Rd. 919.900.8294 beneluxcoffee.com Despina’s Café 8369 Creedmoor Rd. 919.848.5007 despinascafe.com Manhattan Cafe 320 S. Wilmington St. 919.833.6105 manhattancafenc.com Sola Coffee 7705 Lead Mine Rd. 919.803.8983 solacoffee.com

Sosta Cafe 130 E. Davie St. 919.833.1006 sostacafe.com

CARIBBEAN

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ECLECTIC

Caribbean Café 2645 E. Millbrook Rd. 919.872.4858 caribbeancafenc.com

The Community Deli 901 Oberlin Rd. 919.896.6810 thecommunitydeli.com

41Hundred 4100 Main at North Hills St. 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com

Groucho’s Deli 10 Horne St. 919.977.7747 grouchos.com

ORO Restaurant & Lounge 18 E. Martin St. 919.239.4010 ororaleigh.com

Linus & Pepper’s 126 S. Salisbury St. 919.833.3866

Plates Neighborhood Kitchen 301 Glenwood Ave. 919.828.0018 plateskitchen.com

Jamaican Grille 5500 Atlantic Springs Rd. 919.873.0200 The Daily Planet Cafe 121 W. Jones St. 919.707.8060 thedailyplanetcafe.com Devolve Moto 304 Glenwood Ave. 919.803.3257 devolvemoto.com The Pharmacy Cafe 702 N. Person St. 919.832.6432 personstreetrx.com Sunflowers Cafe 8 W. Peace St. 919.833.4676 sunflowersraleigh.com

Donovan’s Dish 800 W. Williams St. #112 Apex | 919.651.8309 10251 Little Brier Creek Ln. #107 | Raleigh donovansdish.com

Lee’s Kitchen 4638 Capital Blvd.

919.872.7422 leeskitchenjamaican.com Mum’s Jamaican Restaurant 3901 Capital Blvd.

919.615.2332 mumsjamaicanfood.com

CATERING

Catering Works 2319 Laurelbrook St. 919.828.5932 cateringworks.com

Rocky Top Catering 1705 E. Millbrook Rd. 919.850.2340 rockytopcatering.com

The Glenwood 3300 Woman’s Club Dr. 919.610.0872 theglenwoodvenue.com

Lunch Box Deli 2816 Trawick Rd. 919.872.7882

FRENCH

Poppyseed Market 8801 Lead Mine Rd. 919.870.4997 poppyseedmkt.com Village Deli & Grill 500 Daniels St. 919.828.1428 villagedeli.net

Crepe Traditions 141 Park at North Hills St. 919.977.3425 crepetraditions.com

Coquette Brasserie 4531 The Circle at North Hills 919.789.0606 coquetteraleigh.com

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Royale 200 E. Martin St. 919.977.3043 Saint Jacques 6112 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.862.2770 saintjacquesfrench cuisine.com Simply Crêpes 8470 Honeycutt Rd. 919.322.2327 simplycrepes.com

GERMAN J. Betski’s 10 W. Franklin St. 919.833.7999 jbetskis.com

INDIAN Azitra 8411 Brier Creek Pkwy.

919.484.3939 azitra.com Garland 14 W. Martin St. 919.833.6886 garlandraleigh.com Godavari 9650 Strickland Rd. 919.847.1984 godavarius.com Indio Restaurant & Lounge 222 Glenwood Ave. 919.322.2760 indioraleigh.com Kabab and Curry 2418 Hillsborough St. 919.977.6974 kababcurryraleigh.com Kadhai the Indian Wok 6260-112 Glenwood Ave. 919.785.2864 theindianexpresskadhai.com Royal India 3901 Capital Blvd.

919.981.0849 royalindiannc.com Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 6611 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.848.2262 tajmahalindianraleigh.com

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The Wild Cook’s Indian Grill 3212 Hillsborough St. 984.232.8530 wildcooksgrill.com Zayka Indian Cuisine 10410 Moncreiffe Rd. Ste 103 919.361.5370 zaykaraleigh.com

IRISH

Casa Carbone Ristorante Italiano 6019 Glenwood Ave. 919.781.8750 casacarbone.com Farina Neighborhood Italian 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 919.890.0143 farinaraleigh.com

Vivace 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd. 919.787.7747 vivaceraleigh.com

MEDITERRANEAN / MIDDLE EASTERN

Saints & Scholars Irish Pub 909 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.8828 saintsandscholarspub.com

Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar 309 N. Dawson St. 919.838.8595 mulinoraleigh.com

Aladdin’s Eatery 8201 Brier Creek Pkwy.

919.806.5700 aladdinseatery.com

The Hibernian 311 Glenwood Ave. 919.833.2258

Piccola Italia 423 Woodburn Rd. 919.833.6888 piccolaitalianc.com

Fresh Levant Bistro 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 984.200.3999 freshlevant.com

Gravy 135 S. Wilmington St. 919.896.8513 gravyraleigh.com

Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro 424 E. Six Forks Rd. 919.743.3336 jasminbistro.com

8021 Falls Of Neuse Rd. 919.803.0290 hibernianpub.com

ITALIAN Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant 3905 Western Blvd.

919.851.0473 amedeosrestaurant.com Assaggio Italian Restuarant 3501 W. Millbrook Rd. 919.785.2088 assaggios-nc.com Bella Monica 3121 Edwards Mill Rd. 919.881.9778 bellamonica.com Bruno Seafood & Steaks 11211 Galleria Ave. 919.435.6640 brunoraleigh.com

Cafe Tiramisu Cafe Tiramisu 6008 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.790.1006 cafetiramisu.net Caffé Luna 136 E. Hargett St. 919.832.6090 cafeluna.com Capri Restaurant 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.878.4424 caprirest.com

Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar 420 Fayetteville St. 919.256.1451 jimmyvsraleigh.com Nina’s Ristorante 8801 Lead Mine Rd. 919.845.1122 ninasrestaurant.com Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant 4711 Hope Valley Rd. 919.490.1172 pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com Roma Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 3805 Brentwood Rd. 919.876.2818

Mona Pita Mediterranean Grill 5260 Capital Blvd.

919.431.6500 monapita.com Neomonde 3817 Beryl Rd. 919.828.1628 neomonde.com Nur Mediterranean Deli & Market 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.828.1523 nurdeli.com

Taza Grill 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.872.7161 tazagrill.com Vidrio 500 Glenwood Ave. #100 919.803.6033 vidrioraleigh.com

PIZZERIA Cristo’s NY Style Pizza 1302 E. Milbrook Rd. 919.872.6797 cristospizza.com DeMo’s Pizzeria & Deli 222 Glenwood Ave. 919.754.1050 demospizzeriadeli.com Donatos 111 Seaboard Ave. 919.828.5111 donatos.com Frank’s Pizza 2030 New Bern Ave. 919.231.8990 frankspizzainraleigh.com Gino’s Pizza 6260 Glenwood Ave. 919.783.7555 ginospizzaraleigh.com

Petra Grill 6091 Capital Blvd.

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Tuscan Blu 327 W. Davie St. 919.834.5707 tuscanblu.com

Sassool 9650 Strickland Rd. 919.847.2700 sassool.com

Vic’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 331 Blake St. 919.829.7090

Sitti 137 S. Wilmington St. 919.239.4070 sitti-raleigh.com

4035 Lake Boone Tr. 984.200.9292 vicsitalianrestaurant.com

Taverna Agora 326 Hillsborough St. 919.881.8333 tavernaagora.com

Tarbouch 5645 Creedmoor Rd. 919.239.4408 tarbouch-nc.com

Lilly’s Pizza 1813 Glenwood Ave. 919.833.0226 lillyspizza.com Moonlight Pizza Company 615 W. Morgan St. 919.755.9133 moonlightpizza.com Pizza La Stella 219 Fayetteville St. 984.200.2441 pizzalastella.com

Stromboli’s Express 2900 Spring Forest Rd. 919.876.4222 strombolisexpress.com

Trophy Brewing & Pizza 827 W. Morgan St. 919.803.4849 trophybrewing.com

SEAFOOD 42nd Street Oyster Bar 508 W. Jones St. 919.831.2811 42ndstoysterbar.com Captain Stanley’s Seafood 3333 S. Wilmington St. 919.779.7878 facebook.com/captainstanleys

Dean’s Kitchen + Bar 1080 Darrington Dr | Cary 919.459.5875 deanskitchenandbar.com Margaux’s Restaurant 8111 Creedmoor Rd. 919.846.9846 margauxsrestaurant.com Saltwater Seafood Market and Fry Shack 4 Fenton St. | 919.834.1813 saltwaterseafoodnc.com The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar 4208 Six Forks Rd. 919.784.0400 thecowfish.com

SOUTH AMERICAN Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken 4614 Capital Blvd.

919.713.0000 alpacachicken.com

Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill 4025 Lake Boone Tr. 919.322.4928 guasaca.com

Driftwood Southern Kitchen 8460 Honeycutt Rd. 919.977.8360 driftwoodraleigh.com

Mami Nora’s 2401 Wake Forest Rd. 919.834.8572 maminoras.com

Humble Pie 317 S. Harrington St. 919.829.9222 humblepierestaurant.com

Oakwood Cafe 300 E. Edenton St. 919.828.5994 oakwoodcaferaleigh.com

Mandolin 2519 Fairview Rd. 919.322.0365 mandolinraleigh.com

Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 919.747.9233 vinosfinosypicadas.com

SOUTHERN Beasley’s Chicken + Honey 237 S. Wilmington St. 919.322.0127 ac-restaurants.com/beasleys Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant 220 Wolfe St. 919.836.9909 bigedscitymarket.com

NOFO @ the Pig 2014 Fairview Rd. 919.821.1240 nofo.com Pam’s Farmhouse 5111 Western Blvd.

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Poole’s Diner 426 S. McDowell St. 919.832.4477 ac-restaurants.com/pooles Provenance 120 E. Martin St. 984.269.5211 provenanceraleigh.com Relish Café & Bar 5625 Creedmoor Rd. 919.787.1855 relishraleigh.com

919.833.6924 flyingbiscuit.com The Mecca Restaurant 13 E. Martin St. 919.832.5714 mecca-restaurant.com The Remedy Diner 137 E. Hargett St. 919.835.3553 theremedydiner.com

SPANISH

Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy.

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Happy + Hale 443 Fayetteville St. 919.307.4148 happyandhale.com

Vinnie’s Steak House and Tavern 7440 Six Forks Rd. 919.847.7319 vinniessteakhouse.com

Irregardless Cafe & Catering 901 W. Morgan St. 919.833.8898 irregardless.com

Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen 500 Fayetteville St. 919.227.3370 ryeraleigh.com

Latin Quarters 7335 Six Forks Rd. 919.900.8333 new.latinquartersnc.com

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

State Farmers’ Market Restaurant 1240 Farmers Market Dr. 919.755.1550 realbiscuits.com

Tasca Brava 607 Glenwood Ave. 919.828.0840 tascabrava.com

Fiction Kitchen 428 S. Dawson St. 919.831.4177 thefictionkitchen.com

Tupelo Honey Cafe 425 Oberlin Rd. 919.723.9353 tupelohoneycafe.com

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Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave. 919.791.2444 angusbarn.com

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MAY / JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS | MIDTOWN MINGLES | NEW AROUND TOWN

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SLEEPING BEAUTY May 17–20 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Carolina Ballet presents the final show of its 20th anniversary season with performances of family favorite Sleeping Beauty at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. carolinaballet.com

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calendar ofevents WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday in May, 6:30–7:30pm Midtown Park The Wellness Wednesdays Series consists of free opportunities to work out on the grass lawn of Midtown Park in North Hills. visitnorthhills.com MIDTOWN BEACH MUSIC Every Thursday in May, 6–9pm 4158 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh Celebrating its 11th season, this series offers the best of beach music on warm summer nights. visitnorthhills.com MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday in May, 8am–12pm Commons at North Hills, Raleigh The Midtown Farmers Market fosters a direct connection to 45+ new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more. visitnorthhills.com YOU ARE HERE: LIGHT, COLOR, AND SOUND EXPERIENCES May–July 22 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh The artists in this exhibition employ a diversity of media to create intriguing experiences that engage the senses, activate the imagination, and provide connections between the viewers and the work of art. ncartmuseum.org A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN May 4–20 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock and roll. Now, share an evening with the woman and her musical influences in this hit musical. nctheatre.com OUT! RALEIGH May 5, 11am–6pm Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Out! Raleigh is a huge, inclusive block party that raises funds for the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Attendees can enjoy a KidsZone for families, assorted food vendors, a beer garden, and entertainment. outraleigh.org

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DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FOOD TRUCK RODEO May 6, 12–6pm Fayetteville Street, Raleigh More than 50 food trucks from across the state will be in downtown Raleigh with seating set up for over 1,000 people on the sidewalks. downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR May 8, 4–7pm 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue First Citizens Bank is hosting a special event at Kendra Scott in North Hills on Tuesday, May 8th, to support Teen Cancer America, which partners with hospitals to establish cancer units and programs especially for teens. Twenty percent of all sales will go to the nonprofit. Light refreshments will be served.

LetMyLoveOpenTheDoor.com MARKET ON MARKET May 9, 16, 23, 30; 11am–2pm 219 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Market on Market, a program produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. godowntownraleigh.com THRIVE NC May 10–11, 6–9pm 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh Thrive NC is a two-day event featuring an immersive culinary experience with contributions from top chefs and restaurants, live music, and an opportunity to give back through community service. Discover how food brings us together! godowntownraleigh.com LONGLEAF FILM FESTIVAL May 11–12 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh A free-to-attend film festival that highlights the best short-and featurelength documentary and narrative films in a place that recognizes filmmakers and film fans DO make history—this is Longleaf. longleaffilmfestival.com SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS: KIDS ART SHOW May 12, 12–3pm 1400 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh Join A Series of Fortunate Events for a day of fun, including the opening of Fantastic Beasts (an exhibition of artwork made by

kids with and without disabilities) and a SPARKcon street painting workshop that is accessible to everyone! visitraleigh.com MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT RYE BAR & SOUTHERN KITCHEN May 13, 10am–2:30pm 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Treat mom to a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Rye. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 919.227.3370. ryeraleigh.com SLEEPING BEAUTY May 17–20 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Carolina Ballet presents the final show of its 20th anniversary season with performances of family favorite Sleeping Beauty at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. carolinaballet.com GOT TO BE N.C. FESTIVAL May 18–20 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh Join your family and friends for three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style at the 2018 Got to Be N.C. Festival. gottobencfestival.com DOWNTOWN RALEIGH CRAFT BEER AND FOOD ADVENTURE May 19, 2:30pm 700 Semart Drive, Raleigh Combining some hidden gems in Raleigh’s Person Street and Seaboard Station areas, this event features beer with some food pairings for a fun afternoon experience. godowntownraleigh.com ARTSPLOSURE – THE RALEIGH ARTS FESTIVAL May 19–20 Downtown Raleigh Join the 39th annual event where visitors can enjoy more than 170 visual arts and crafts exhibitors, aerialists, large-scale art installations, ongoing performances by legends and rising stars from the music scene, and so much more. raleighartsfestival.com RALEIGH TIMES’ THIRD SUNDAY CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL May 20, 11am–3pm 14 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh Bring the kids for fun and games, sidewalk chalk, bouncy castles,

and more! godowntownraleigh.com OAK CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL May 22–26 Downtown Raleigh Raleigh is now the home of a new comedy festival. Three Raleighbased comedians have put together a five-day event filled with more than 100 local and national comedians to celebrate the art of comedy and the gift of laughter. oakcitycomedyfestival.com ANIMAZEMENT May 25–27 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh Animazement is a volunteer, fan-run anime convention at the Raleigh Convention Center, celebrating popular Japanese visual culture in all of its forms. visitraleigh.com THE HAPPY MIND MATRIX TOUR May 28, 10:30am–4pm 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh Network with other positive community members as you create blueprints for maintaining the Happiness Lifestyle with a day full of personal growth, mindfulness, financial fitness, leadership training, and fun! visitraleigh.com

MIDTOWN BEACH MUSIC Every Thursday in June, 6–9pm 4158 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh Celebrating its 11th season, this series offers the best of beach music on warm summer nights. visitnorthhills.com MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday in June, 8am–12pm Commons at North Hills, Raleigh The Midtown Farmers Market fosters a direct connection to 45+ new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more. visitnorthhills.com FIRST FRIDAY MARKET SERIES June 1, 7–11pm 10 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh Enjoy this free street market with art and craft vendors, live music, and food. godowntownraleigh.com TOUR D’ COOP June 2, 10am–4pm Raleigh backyards Tour D’ Coop is the largest backyard chicken coop tour on the East Coast. The tour features coops from DIY to designer, beehives, and gardens. Select stops feature

food trucks, live music, and more. tourdcoop.urbanmin.org RALEIGH’S INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL June 9, 12–10pm 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Celebrate Raleigh’s diversity and its welcoming spirit. Enjoy delicious international food, desserts, international bands, music, and dancers! godowntownraleigh.com DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FOOD TRUCK RODEO June 10, 12–6pm Fayetteville Street, Raleigh More than 50 food trucks from across the state will be in downtown Raleigh with seating set up for over 1,000 people on the sidewalks. downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “GAME ON” June 13–16 Wednesday–Friday 6–8pm Saturday 9am–11:30am 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh Register online or in the church office. tbcraleigh.com

THE PANCAKES AND BOOZE ART SHOW May 31, 7pm 126 E. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh Raleigh’s premiere underground art show features 60+ emerging artists, live body painting, live music, live art, and a free pancake bar. visitraleigh.com WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday in June, 6:30–7:30pm Midtown Park The Wellness Wednesdays Series consists of free opportunities to work out on the grass lawn of Midtown Park in North Hills. visitnorthhills.com MARKET ON MARKET Every Wednesday in June, 11am–2pm 219 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh Market on Market, a program produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, brings the highest quality local growers and food artisans together for a Raleigh audience. godowntownraleigh.com midtownmag.com| 235

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SUMMER SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE June 16, 2 & 7:30pm 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh See 40 of the Triangle’s most talented young vocalists, hear the hottest show band in the state, and feel the excitement of your favorite Broadway show tunes and pop songs performed with energy and precision you’ve forgotten was possible. arts.ncsu.edu IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU June 15–July 1, 7:30–10pm 107 Pullen Road, Raleigh You’re invited to a wedding day you’ll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does. It Shoulda Been You is a laugh-out-loud wild musical farce with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, and plenty of crazy twists and turns. theatreinthepark.com

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Classic and antique automobiles including custom, muscle, sports, pony, classics, street rods, and custom trucks. Classic car hobbyists and enthusiasts will enjoy free admission, live music, food trucks, door prizes, and more. wakeforestnc.gov DOWNTOWN RALEIGH CRAFT BEER AND FOOD ADVENTURE June 16, 2:30pm 700 Semart Drive, Raleigh Combining some hidden gems in Raleigh’s Person Street and Seaboard Station areas, this event features beer with some food pairings for a fun afternoon experience. godowntownraleigh.com RALEIGH TIMES’ THIRD SUNDAY CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL June 17, 11am–3pm 14 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh Bring the kids for fun and games, sidewalk chalk, bouncy castles, and more! godowntownraleigh.com

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NCMA’S FOURTH ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM

Held in March, Art in Bloom featured more than 50 floral masterpieces created by world-class designers inspired by art in the Museum’s collection. During the four-day festival, participants attended presentations and workshops, dined at Iris, and found one-of-a-kind gifts in the Museum Store. Pictured right: Pam Reynolds from Bloom Works produced an amazing piece.

FRANKIE LEMMON’S 12 ROSES FUNDRAISER

12 Roses is an annual fundraiser for the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. The evening features five female winemakers, featuring Pam Starr, five premier female chefs featuring Ashley Christensen, and two renown female sommeliers. The dinner took place at the home of Eliza Kraft Olander and Brian McHenry.

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SPRING CHARITY FASHION SHOW

PLUM Hair-Atelier and Autumn & Avery Clothing Boutique teamed up for a Spring Charity Fashion Show to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Women Build. Models sported the latest outfits from Autumn & Avery Clothing Boutique while PLUM Hair-Atelier complemented each look with hair and makeup.

MADE-BY-HAND TRUNK SHOW AT LILES CLOTHING Liles Clothing Studio recently held a Made-by-Hand Trunk Show, featuring their American-made custom shirts and an appearance by their tailor from Naples, Italy.

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SAFECHILD’S 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA AT THE PAVILIONS AT THE ANGUS BARN SAFEchild is a Raleigh-based nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate abuse and empower families. The gala was both a celebration of the many people who have supported the organization since it was established by the Junior League of Raleigh in 1992 and a look at future needs as SAFEchild’s prevention and intervention programs continue to evolve.

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midtownmingles MLK REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL On Wednesday, April 4th, St. David’s School students, faculty, and staff honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a chapel message delivered by Rev. Dr. Reginald High of the Beavers Chapel Christian Church in Zebulon. The service was followed by a question and answer session led by the school’s headmaster, Dr. Jonathan Yonan, with Dr. High and Mr. Wendell McCain, chairman and CEO of Onset Capital Partners. The guests spoke about their mentors who had personal relationships with Dr. King and how those mentors’ experiences, from 50 years ago, have shaped their actions today as they continue Dr. King’s work for social justice.

“LOVE YOUR SELFIE” SPRING OPEN HOUSE Synergy recently hosted a “Love Your Selfie” Spring Open House at their Inside the Beltline location. Hundreds of guests celebrated while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, bubbly, mini-spa services, raffles, and great savings on top services.

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TREAT YO SELF SOCIAL Guests at Skin Raleigh’s Treat Yo Self social on February 22nd sipped on Happy + Hale cocktails while listening to female speakers share their best self-care tips. After getting a Paintbase manicure, they shopped at The Flourish Market and The English Garden and signed up for classes at Midtown Yoga and Barre–Up (plus great takeaways from the women of Renaissance Dental Center and Metro’s Other Woman). Now there is no excuse not to TREAT YO SELF!

FASHION FOR FIGS (Filling In The Gaps) The Wake County Medical Society Alliance, in partnership with Models for Charity, hosted FASHION FOR FIGS (Filling In The Gaps) on March 15th at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in North Hills.

It was a fashion show/luncheon and auction featuring the North Hills boutiques. The funds raised go to FIGS to help Wake County residents pay for their prescription medications. midtownmag.com| 239

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VIVA CHICKEN TO OPEN IN JUNE Viva Chicken is a Peruvian rotisserie joint specializing in pollo a la brasa. Their menu is fresh, flavorful, and packed with inspired recipes that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Peru. Viva Chicken is not only hip and healthy, it’s quick and convenient and a great spot for dine-in or takeout.

The first lou lou opened in the summer of 2004 in Middleburg, Virginia, offering high fashion at affordable prices. Its founders know that customers are savvy and have many shopping choices, so they provide customer service, merchandise, and personal styling that can’t be matched. At lou lou, women can access trends and create the same look they see in high fashion photos, but for a fraction of the cost of designer pieces.

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ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE The best of food, film and drink, all in one seat … and it’s finally here. After years of rumors and development, Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh opened in April in the heart of the growing New Bern Avenue corridor. The Austin-based cinema’s first location in North Carolina features a mix of first-run films and curated specialty programming, premium luxury seats with individual tables, and a new twist on its full-service food and drink menu.

Dr. Michael Zenn is an internationally renowned, board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon specializing in surgery of the face, breast, and body.

After 23 years of experience at UNC and Duke, Dr. Zenn is thrilled to open his private boutique practice, Zenn Plastic Surgery, in Brier Creek.

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Kilwins offers a variety of products including handcrafted chocolates, made-in-store handpaddled fudge, caramel apples, corns & brittles, chocolate-dipped treats, and Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream. Kilwins is where people celebrate, vacation, and share the experience of life, family, and gifting in a nostalgic American setting. “Sweet In every Sense Since 1947.”

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INTERSECTIONS A RT I S T: A N I L A Q U AY Y U M A G H A

Intersections consists of a giant lantern that casts intricate patterns throughout the room. This work was inspired by Agha’s visit to the Alhambra in Granada, a palace originally built in 889 c.e., during a period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews coexisted peacefully in southern Spain. This inclusion struck Agha, who remembered her childhood in Pakistan where she—as a woman—was excluded from praying at her local mosque. In response, she created Intersections, a place of meditative wonder open to be experienced by all, a work that transforms any location into a beautiful, and perhaps sacred, space.

Anila Quayyum Agha uses a variety of media—including large sculptural installations, silkscreens, and embroidered drawings—through which she explores the deeply entwined political relationships among gender, culture, religion, labor, and social codes.

FEATURED IN THE EXHIBIT “YOU ARE HERE: LIGHT, COLOR, AND SOUND EXPERIENCES” AT THE N.C. MUSEUM OF ART, APRIL 7TH TO JULY 22ND.

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