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or all you newcomers arriving in town: Welcome, and we love that you’re here!

In August, I celebrated my 20th year in the Triangle and Midtown has been a mainstay for more than 10 years— enough time for the magazine and me to say we’re long-timers.

But even if you’re Raleigh born and bred, I bet you agree that the best thing about this area is how it just keeps on bringing new faces, new places, and new possibilities. No matter how long you’ve been here, there’s always something fresh and exciting.

Even in a city known for its amazing amenities—like the award-winning N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, greenways galore, cultural venues, and a thriving food and beverage scene— the new Union Station in downtown Raleigh has raised the bar for what we should expect with new facilities.

It’s worth a visit just to take in the architecture and views, but it’s also a reason to hop a train next time you travel.

A few years ago I was planning a trip to Manhattan with my parents.

My job at that time had me in the air quite frequently, so the logical choice was to book a flight. Then my mother calls and says, “We booked our reservations. We’re taking the train.”

I was positively beside myself:

The train? What’s that, 10 hours instead of less than two?

Best commute to NYC ever!

One trip and I became a train evangelist. Now, I’m thrilled at the prospect of what Raleigh Union Station will become. It’s designed to be a multimodel transit center that will connect Amtrak passengers and riders to other forms of transit, and it’s a transportation hub as well as a new landmark space that will further the revitalization of downtown Raleigh and the Warehouse District.

And in case you haven’t noticed, Union Station also proved to be the ideal backdrop for our feature on fall fashion (page 72). Boho chic, cosmopolitan, classics, and more—boutiques and shops throughout the Triangle are bringing fashion from the runways of Paris and New York to Raleigh’s stylesavvy shoppers.

You’ll notice lots of layers among these outfits—that’s because fall is truly a transitional season here, where every day temperatures can range from chilly fall 50s (sweater weather) to toasty afternoons when you’ll think the calendar has stepped back to July.

That’s actually the thing newcomers comment on most often—the temperate climate that lets us enjoy outside activities year-round. In fact, in our feature on the Top 14 Must-See Events in the Triangle (page 115), 12 are held outdoors and run the gamut from fall festivals to the Raleigh Christmas Parade to summer celebrations.

Whatever brings you to this city, there are countless reasons you’ll be glad to make it your home.

Warmest of welcomes,

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61 THE STRUGGLE IS REAL Can newcomers afford to live in the Triangle? The affordable housing crisis in Raleigh and Wake County continues.

86 VOLUNTEER DOCTORS MAKE AN IMPACT The Open Door Clinic operated by Urban Ministries of Wake County provides healthcare to those in need.

115 THE TRIANGLE’S TOP 14 EXPERIENCES At least once, you’ve got to sample these must-do events!

124 A ROOF WITH A VIEW There’s so much to see around the Triangle, and no better place to start than from these seven rooftop settings.

138 FROM THE TRI-STATE TO THE TRIANGLE This one’s for all of you millennials who are moving on in, bringing with you lots of moxie and momentum.

148 RALEIGH’S OLDEST BUSINESSES ARE STILL BUSY One iconic establishment has survived for a century and a half.

160 HUBS IN MOTION Triangle anchors that keep people coming and going.

72 FALL INTO FASHION Celebrate the seasonal transition with pieces that speak to the many layers of your own personal style.

168 OUT ON THE TOWN: DOG-FRIENDLY RALEIGH Raleigh is a canine-loving city, and residents are likely to pick dog-friendly restaurants, bars, and shops.

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departments 16 ON THE SCENE 24 BEER & BARREL 28 MIDTOWN LIVING 32 DOWNTOWN VIBES 36 CANDID CONVERSATION 40 GIVING BACK 44 CHEF’S TABLE 48 MINDING YOUR BUSINESS 52 FOODIE FOCUS 54 HOMESTYLER 58 TASTES OF THE CITY 71 HEALTHY YOU 112 FINANCIAL FOCUS 137 RAISING THE BAR 147 LIVING WELL 167 HEALING ACTION 175 DINING GUIDE 183 OUT & ABOUT 194 KALEIDOSCOPE LIVING

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BRITTANY MURDOCK

Who else was able to visit the sunflowers at Dorothea Dix Park this summer? Five acres of these beauties were on full display for the community to visit and enjoy.

Did you know that Dram & Draught features seasonal cocktail menus?

This Frankie & Marie cocktail was a big hit on their summer menu. We wonder what drinks will make the list for fall?

Thought you could only enjoy the tastes of bu•ku in Raleigh? Not anymore! bu•ku has made its way to Wake Forest and they’re serving up some of our favorite dishes. Just take a look at this Argentinean Short Rib.

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THERE’S A NEW “SHERIFF” IN TOWN, AND BOURBON IS ITS DEBUT BADGE. STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARIN MEYER

FANS OF ALL THINGS LOCAL AND BOURBON (and delicious) should take note. Standout Raleigh brewer, Lonerider Brewing Company, is launching a sister craft distillery named Lonerider Spirits with the debut offering of a rye bourbon whiskey finished in sherry casks. Sounds like the Lonerider outlaw story just got a new chapter.

There’s something special about talking beer and booze at 10am on a regular weekday. Even more so when it’s with Sumit Vohra, CEO and Chief Drinking Officer of Lonerider Brewing Company and chairman of Lonerider Spirits, and Chris Mielke, president of Lonerider Spirits and vice president of business development at Lonerider Brewing.

Already a fan of their brews, it was a no-brainer to sit down and get the details about their first bourbon whiskey.

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After meeting two years ago through a mutual friend and discussing how to open a distillery while enjoying a glass (or three) of whiskey, Vohra and Mielke realized this could work. Really work. Leaning on Mielke’s background in distilled spirits production and Vohra’s knowledge of the Lonerider brand and presence, Lonerider Spirits was born and raised. “The first bourbon whiskey made and sold in Wake County,” says Vohra, “and it will be the only bourbon on the menu at our new Wake Forest location when it opens in October.”

The result of this venture is a high rye bourbon whiskey finished in sherry casks.

Mielke says, “The tannins in the sherry add a smooth finish to the spice and bold flavor of

Vohra says. “The product comes first, nothing else.

Unless it’s good in the bottle, it doesn’t matter what’s on the label or who’s selling it.”

Vohra continues describing the philosophy behind the flavor, adding that “this is a whiskey we want you to have on hand at all times, and we want to price it that way. We want it to be good and the price is right.” I’m sure plenty of Lonerider Brewing fans will be ready to try it, as well as the bourbon whiskey drinkers looking for something new or different.

So what’s different about it besides the rye and sherry profile? How about 90 proof (45 percent alcohol) versus the more popular 80 proof (40 percent alcohol), for starters. Mielke says that after consulting

“90 PROOF STANDS UP BETTER IN COCKTAILS, SO YOU DON’T GET A WASHED OUT FLAVOR..” the rye.” Much time and effort went into that flavor profile.

Mielke visited more than 50 distilleries across the country to learn about the process of making bourbon, a journey he summarizes by saying, “if you think it’s an easy project to put stuff in a bottle, it’s just not.” Even an unexpected “act of God” can play a role, such as the wildfires in Southern California affecting the supply chain of ingredients for the inaugural bourbon release.

Much like the attention to detail at the brewing company, the efforts focused on the Lonerider Spirits product show that quality is paramount,

with bartenders and spirits makers, “90 proof stands up better in cocktails, so you don’t get a washed-out flavor when you add ice or mix it.” Vohra adds, “Bourbon is meant to stand alone, and you want [the flavor] to shine through even when mixed.”

Never short on adventures for their Outlaws (fans), Lonerider Spirits’ next offerings will be more bourbons and pre-mixed bourbon cocktails in cans.

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AUTUMN BRAND, DANIEL COOK, AMY KAMM, KAITLIN GRADY, AND GEORGE HAGE. (L TO R).

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WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM THE KEEP, RALEIGH BAND NEW REVEILLE IS POISED FOR AN AMERICANA BREAKOUT.

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IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY familiar with New Reveille, odds are good that you’re about to be.

Already familiar with local stages, the band is poised for a major breakout with its new album, The Keep, out in September.

The band’s origins, however, weren’t nearly as auspicious.

Remembering the process that led to 2013’s self-released debut, Cannonball, band founder Daniel Cook says, “I started making it without knowing who the band was. I call it a bedroom producer project.”

But what began as a “learning experience” and a chance for Cook to experiment with a new instrument, the banjo, quickly blossomed into a steady band. Singer Amy Kamm joined Cook after responding to a Craigslist ad. Violinist Autumn Brand and cellist Kaitlin Grady were called in as session players, but ended up permanent members. Guitarist George Hage, also of Jack the Radio, would later join as well, bringing another new dimension to the group.

So when the time came to record The Keep, the band was operating with a more collaborative approach and a close-knit chemistry that is audible in the recording. At Ocean Way Nashville Recording Studios, under the guidance of Grammy-winning producer Ben Fowler, the band took its songs to new heights. Fowler called in session aces like drummer Fred Eltringham and keyboardist Gordon Mote to buttress the band’s dynamics, and guided the process to let the band focus solely on their performance in the studio.

“The foundation for this record

was laid down in a live recording environment, afforded by having the right team and being at the right location with a great board, amazing mics, and amazing engineers,” Cook says. “It came off the board sounding better than anything I ever was able to finagle.”

And not only does it sound good, it also displays a poise in performance and a broad eclecticism that only feels more confident for its studio dressing.

The band steers freely from old-time banjo runs to smoldering country balladry, deep blues rock to lush chamber pop. Lead single “Hounds” effectively absorbs the band’s divergent influences, crashing a heavy blues riff into a rollicking banjo-fiddle reel before Kamm commands the spotlight with a vocal that lends gravitas to the song’s seismic dynamics.

It’s a fitting intro to the album, which travels easily toward the fringes of mainstream country for the plaintive “Miracle” and “Worn Sunglasses,” and just as easily jumps into dark-hued blues-rock on “Babylon” and new-

school bluegrass on “Sandy Rowe.”

To be fair, Cannonball displayed the same wide-ranging approach to a broadly defined Americana sound.

But, for all that album’s many strengths, it pales in comparison to The Keep’s reinvigorated arrangements, powerful production, and lived-in chemistry among players.

Having spent enough time playing together to encourage open collaboration, Cook says, allowed the band to experiment more in the studio and bring fresh ideas into the songs right up to the moment they were recorded. The result of this spontaneity is an album that has all the freshness and urgency of its predecessor, balanced by a tight-knit chemistry that can only come from operating as a fully formed band rather than a loose project. It’s hard to imagine audiences won’t respond to it.

“I’m really interested to see who this clicks with,” Cook says. “A couple of the songs almost took on a Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac kind of vibe that we didn’t see coming at all.

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Hopefully there will be something for everyone with this record.”

And in an Americana scene that embraces anything from Sturgill Simpson and Kacey Musgraves to The Avett Brothers and Delta Rae, it seems inevitable that New Reveille will find its place among these luminaries. To wit, the band has already booked strong spots at Raleigh’s Groove in the Garden and the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass festival, as well as Americanafest in Nashville and the North Carolina State Fair.

For New Reveille, it’s an opportunity to flex its versatility. Whether playing as a string band or with a rhythm section in tow and amps turned loud, Cook says, the song is what ought to stand out. “They say a good song can be played in any genre, with any instrumentation, and maintain its integrity,” he says. “That’s what we were focused on, just making good songs. Everything we do is in service to the songs.”

It’s an old school sentiment, perhaps, but it seems likely to drive New Reveille to new heights.

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BY JULIE JOHNSON

DO YOU FEEL AMBUSHED BY THE PROLIFERATING array of beers on the shelves? In a beer bar, faced with a menu that offers double India pale ales, fruit-infused sour beers, and barrel-aged Belgian tripels, are you tempted to flee in confusion? Help is at hand! This fall, spend an afternoon at a beer festival. It’s the easiest and most entertaining way to discover which beers and styles you like best.

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Festival formats vary, but many share these elements in common: Guests are charged a flat fee for admission to a session that generally lasts four hours. You will be given a small glass and a program listing participating breweries— often 50 or more—and the beers they are serving. You are free to sample any beer at the event, usually in two- or three-ounce pours. There will be food, entertainment, and perhaps merchandise. The best-executed festivals offer an educational component as well. For an extra charge, some offer a VIP ticket, with early entry and access to a VIP lounge with complimentary food and an expanded selection of beers.

How can a novice make the most of what is, on entry, a rather boggling range of choices? Jamie Bartholomaus is a veteran of many festivals, both as the founder of Foothills Brewing and the board president of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild. He has this advice: “The whole point of a beer fest is to explore different flavors you can openly sample, as opposed to buying different beers individually.

Try new beers, new styles, or try something you haven’t had before. Or compare a beer that you drink regularly with other beers in that style so you can expand your understanding.”

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To make your next beer fest the best experience, here are a few pointers: • Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes—you may be on your feet for several hours. Bring a pen to note beers you especially enjoy. Don’t forget your ID. • Eat beforehand, and pause for a bite during the event.

• Have a plan. Perhaps you want to concentrate on North Carolina breweries, so you have a better idea of local beers you’d like to stock at home. Or pick a particular style you’re unfamiliar with—say, hefeweizen—and try a wide range of examples. Or organize your selections around a tour of beer styles, paying attention to the contrasts between, for example, hop-accented and malt-accented beers, or lagers and ales.

• Just as you would with a wine tasting, start light, with paler beers that are lower in alcohol.

There are exceptions (some light-colored beers pack quite a punch), but these beers are less likely to overwhelm your palate.

Save the big India pale ales, the porters and stouts, and any beer with “double” or “imperial” in the name for later samples.

• Don’t try to get your “money’s worth.” The price of a festival ticket

would buy about six pints of beer in a restaurant, which translates to (…quick calculation…) about 48 samples at a festival. Don’t even think about it. “The goal is to explore new beers, new styles, and new flavors—not to get all you can out of the buffet,” Bartholomaus advises. “Don’t feel like you have to drink the whole time.”

• Drink water. It refreshes your palate, and moderates your alcohol intake.

• It’s okay to dump samples. In fact, it’s a sign that you’ve been stepping outside your beer comfort zone, trying something you might not be willing to buy by the pint.

“You don’t have to drink it if you don’t like it, and don’t feel like you have to finish every sample.

It’s about avoiding intoxication as well as having a good time,” Bartholomaus says. Of course, good manners suggest that you not pour out a sample in front of its brewer.

• Go with friends and discuss what you sample. Take advantage of any educational programs, which often take the form of sit-down tastings guided by an expert. You’ll appreciate the information—and a chair.

• Get home safely: Use public transportation, nominate a designated driver, or walk.

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While your memories are fresh, take a look at the program where you’ve jotted brief notes with the pen you remembered to bring. With a little luck, you’ve not only had a relaxed day in the sun with friends. You can now walk into any beer bar in the country, greet the server, and say something like this: “I’d like a locally-made brown ale, please; not too hoppy, session strength.” And get something you’re sure to enjoy.

FALL FESTIVALS For Beer Fans

The festivals in this partial list all charge a single admission—generally between $35 and $50—for unlimited tastings, and they feature a large selection of beers and breweries.

Many offer a designated driver ticket for guests who want to attend without drinking alcohol. All will require a valid ID for admission.

Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival

September 8th, 12–6pm Sugg Farm Park, Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs

Triangle Hops for Hope

September 22nd, 2–6pm Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh

Pours in the Pines

September 22nd, 2–6pm Weymouth Center For The Arts, 555 East Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines

World Beer Festival Durham

October 6th, 12–4 and 6–10pm Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

Hops & Harmony Craft Beer Fest

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With the increasing popularity of Peruvian roasted chicken concepts, there’s no shortage of places in Raleigh to fix your craving, but one chain new to the area hopes to give customers a different experience.

Viva Chicken, a small, Charlotte-based chain, has opened its first Triangle location in North Hills, where it provides a modern setting to experience South American classics.

“A lot of people know Mexican food but are kind of unfamiliar with what Peruvian food is,” says Viva Chicken owner Randy Garcia. “We wanted to create an environment where people weren’t intimidated to come in and try something they’ve probably never heard of before.”

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Garcia grew up working in his parents fine-dining Italian restaurant, where he met Chef Bruno Macchiavello, a native of Peru. In between whipping up Italian dishes, Macchiavello would discuss with Garcia one of his favorite Peruvian dishes, pollo a la brasa. The pair decided to open a Charlotte restaurant, building from Macchiavello’s family recipes.

Just five years after the first store opened, Viva Chicken now has nine locations, with two more in the works for 2019. Garcia, who had originally planned for one or two stores maximum, says he is surprised, but pleased, by the rapid growth. He attributes Viva Chicken’s success to its high-quality food, as well as its atmosphere, which combines modern touches like techno music with authentic Peruvian dishes like solterito—hominy mixed with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.

DIPPING SAUCES ACCENTUATE THE SPICES AND FLAVOR. PHOTO BY ALEX DIXON.

The main attraction is the pollo a la brasa, or rotisserie chicken, which is marinated in a Peruvian spice mix for 24 hours before being cooked in a handmade charcoal-fired oven imported from Lima, Peru.

Diners can select a quarter chicken, half a chicken, or a whole chicken, all accompanied by a variety of sides that range from the solterito to chicken soup. While the chicken can certainly stand on its own, the dipping sauces accentuate the spices and flavor. The sauces range from crowd favorite mild aji amarillo sauce to a hotter huacatay sauce (with mint, cilantro, and jalapeño) to the spiciest of all, gringo killer, with red Peruvian hot pepper.

To cool off some of the spice from gringo killer, Viva Chicken offers a selection of housemade drinks, from herbal limeade to chicha morada—tinted purple by its main ingredient, Peruvian purple corn, and sweetened with cinnamon, clove, pineapple, apple, and lime.

“We take a lot of pride in the quality of our food,” Garcia says. “Every day at 6am, we have people come in to each of our nine locations and start prepping just enough food for that day.”

Those seeking something different than the classic chicken-and-sides pairing can opt for one of many entrées, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, or specialties like the arroz chaufa, (Peruvian fried rice).

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Garcia also draws from his finedining roots, which he believes sets his company apart from competitors. He emphasizes the importance of customer service to each new hire at Viva Chicken.

“We provide five-star service, which is kind of unheard of in a fast-casual restaurant,” he says.

“When we open a new store, we do about a 10-day intensive training to help the new staff see what Viva Chicken means to us and what we want it to continue to be as we move forward.”

Next on the horizon for Viva Chicken are locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, both coming in 2019. But Garcia says he definitely sees additional opportunity in the Triangle if the North Hills location does well. “Of course I’d love to see it nationwide, but we’re going to focus on growing in the Southeast first because all of the resources are here,” he says. “Whenever anyone asks me how big I want Viva Chicken to get, I say, ‘As big as we can make it without the concept getting watered down.’ I don’t want to lose any of the touches that have made us so successful.”

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VIVA CHICKEN OFFERS A SELECTION OF HOUSE-MADE DRINKS. PHOTO BY ALEX DIXON.

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My wife and I bought our house in Raleigh’s Starmount neighborhood primarily because it contained a sitting room large enough to turn into a satisfactory library. The towering oaks in front and spacious, grassy backyard were also selling points. A bonus we hadn’t counted on, however, was the remarkably diverse wildlife that also would call our property home.

Over the nearly 20 years we have lived in Raleigh, we have been visited and sometimes adopted by enough wildlife to fill Noah’s ark. There was the possum that climbed into my gas grill and proceeded to lick the grease pan clean. The wayward guinea fowl we nicknamed Bert, who desperately craved attention but ran off whenever we tried to be friendly. The family of deer casually noshing on the azaleas in our front yard at four o’clock in the morning.

The fox lazing in the sun in my backyard,

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happy and content until I approached it, thinking it was dead. The red-shouldered hawks that keep the neighborhood squirrels under control. The list goes on and on.

We’re from Florida, so we know animals. After all, Florida is the state where catfish literally walk across the street, wild parrots populate municipal golf courses, and giant toads eat your dog’s dinner with the aplomb of a New York Times food critic. We were used to wildlife, but didn’t expect so much of it when we moved to North Carolina, especially because of our close proximity to the bustling downtown.

But it’s that proximity of greenways to the heart of the city that attracts a lot of wildlife to downtown, explains Falyn Owens, extension wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

A wide diversity of animals, from deer to foxes to coyotes, live in the wooded

areas, golf courses, backyards, and grassy fields that surround and infiltrate downtown Raleigh. Some never leave their wooded homesteads, while others make occasional forays into downtown looking for food. Many, liking what downtown has to offer, decide to make it their permanent residence.

“Urban wildlife professionals think of it in terms of wildlife being present where there is suitable habitat,” Owens explains. “Urban greenspace, especially, provides excellent wildlife habitat.

It’s sort of that ‘if you build it, they will come’ perspective. In most cases, wildlife freely moves through the matrix of people’s yards as well. Fencing often is a fairly permeable barrier for them.”

According to Owens, humans often unintentionally extend an invitation that wildlife simply cannot refuse. We leave food out for birds and sometimes for our own pets, providing an easy and

nutritious meal. Seldom-visited sheds, crawlspaces, and attics, when accessible to wildlife, make wonderful locations for nests during mating season, as well as general protection from the elements. And hunting is not allowed within the city limits, removing one of nature’s most efficient predators: man.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Wildlife Helpline (866.318.2401) received approximately 2,000 calls from Wake County residents in 2017, Owens reports. Of that number, a handful were what are known as observation calls—people merely noting that they spotted a certain species on their property.

The remaining calls tended to be requests to render aid to an injured or seemingly orphaned animal, or to have an animal removed, ostensibly because it wasn’t supposed to be where it was seen. But as Owens notes, many species of wildlife, such as foxes, bats, and snakes, are beneficial in that they eat insects, rodents, and other pests.

“We have a lot of species that people think shouldn’t exist in urban spaces, but they help keep other wildlife in our urban spaces in balance,” Owens reports.

“Whether we choose to think of it this way or not, cities and suburbs are functioning ecosystems that are interconnected to the surrounding landscape. They have their own—

and are part of larger—food webs, and are not nearly as isolated from neighboring ‘wild’ areas as some people assume.”

The one species that people are most surprised to learn has established itself in downtown Raleigh is coyotes. Once located only in the American Southwest and Midwest, coyotes are now found throughout the contiguous United States, as well as Canada.

In North Carolina, coyotes (and other wildlife) will make their home in any vegetated area with little human visitation, even if it’s just an overgrown eighth of an acre. But coyotes are also known to settle in even the most extreme of urban environments. Downtown Chicago, for example, has become a coyote haven, with their numbers now estimated by researchers at more than 2,000.

Some people are fine sharing their yard with roaming wildlife, while others are not. If you spot a fox, coyote, or other large animal on your property, you have two choices, Owens says: Give it a wide berth and let it be, or haze it. “From a safe distance, make a lot of noise and scare it away,” Owens advises. “Be assertive and let the animal know you will not tolerate its presence.

Wild animals don’t want to get into risky situations; they will look for a place that is safer if they have the option. If you haze an animal, make

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sure you give it ample time and space to escape.”

If a wild animal does not move, or appears sick, do not approach it, Owens adds. “Wildlife that are sick, injured, or defending their young may not be able to escape,” she notes. “Call the

Wildlife Helpline for advice.

Animals showing signs of rabies should be reported to Wake County Animal Control, which is 919.831.6311 for Raleigh residents. There may be additional options if the animal is inside a building or causing property damage.”

Build A Sanctuary for Creatures the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Nestwatch.org) to learn which type of birdhouse best suits your needs. There are also instructions on how to install a nest box camera, so you can unobtrusively watch your feathered neighbors via your computer.

TOAD HOMES: Like bats, toads eat a lot of pesky insects, so the more toads (and frogs) you have on your property, the better. You can attract them to your yard by placing a toad abode—usually a clay or ceramic container with an opening that acts as a door—in your garden. For best results, place the home in a damp, shady spot on dirt or mulch, so the toad can burrow down. The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center has instructions on how to make a simple yet functional toad abode from a clay pot: HoustonArboretum.org.

It behooves Wake County homeowners to attract certain native species to their yards because of the good work these creatures do, such as eating insects and pollinating plants.

Here are a few suggestions on how to become your neighborhood’s Dr. Doolittle.

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BAT HOUSES: In addition to pollinating plants, bats eat a tremendous number of mosquitos and other insects, so they are extremely beneficial.

Attract them to your yard with a bat house, which provides a place for the flying mammals to sleep.

Materials, design, placement, and height are all very important, so visit the Bat Conservation International website (Batcon.org) for construction plans and tips. Dead trees, safely away from structures, also make good bat homes.

BIRDHOUSES: Songbirds and others make great neighbors. Invite them to your property with a home-built birdhouse, a great project to do with young children. Different species have different requirements regarding size, location, etc., so visit

BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Butterflies are awesome pollinators, and an asset to any garden. Flowering plants known to attract butterflies include alyssum, bee balm, delphinium, goldenrod, lavender, marigold, phlox, Queen Anne’s lace, verbena, and zinnia. “Plants native to North Carolina provide invaluable food for butterfly caterpillars, which cannot digest exotic plants,” says Owens.

“A good butterfly garden should include host plants that feed caterpillars as well as nectarproducers that attract adults.”

Consider placing a birdbath in the middle of your garden to provide your butterflies and other visiting critters with water.

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PHOTO OF JEFF HOGAN COURTESY OF WRAL

HE MAY HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN TOWN NINE MONTHS AGO, BUT ALREADY HE’S PART OF THE WRAL FAMILY AND THE EXTENDED TRIANGLE COMMUNITY.

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In this Newcomers Issue, we wanted to share the perspective of someone who recently moved to our area. Jeff Hogan, morning news anchor at WRAL, fits that bill. Shortly after our initial interview was completed, Jeff was involved in an accident at Wrightsville Beach. His daughters helped rescue him from the water, and he was hospitalized until August 2nd and then spent time recovering at home. He returned to work on August 20th and is scheduled to have surgery to stabilize his neck and spine in September. We join thousands of others throughout the Triangle in sending positive thoughts and prayers his way.

“I’m in good spirits, but it’s going to be a long road ahead,” he told Midtown magazine on August 9th. “I’m making great strides and I’m confident I will make a full recovery.”

Here’s our interview from late July:

JEFF HOGAN WAS AT A CROSSROADS.

After 20 years anchoring sports and newscasts at WBNS–TV in Columbus, Ohio, he was spread thin and missing out on too much family life. So when WRAL came calling in January, Hogan jumped at the chance to anchor the WRAL Morning News with Renee Chou.

So far, life in the Triangle suits him to a tee, and not just because he is an avid golfer. He is making time for family and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle.

Midtown magazine: It’s never easy to uproot your family. Why was this the right move?

Hogan: My kids were growing up without me, and I didn’t want that to happen. It was weekends, nights, travel with the [Ohio State] Buckeyes and covering the teams. That 3pmto-midnight schedule and weekends caught up with me when they were 5 and 6 years old and I was missing some of their events, and I thought, I can’t do this any longer.

You had been a sportscaster for two decades, but you made the move to news anchor about 10 years ago.

How was that transition?

I had enough news directors tell me I needed to make the move. There was never going to be a good time to do it because I was such a sports junkie, but the family aspect of it made it an easy decision and I never looked back.

You make yourself more marketable, and you make yourself more valuable to your station. Honestly, it’s more interesting. There’s a lot more going on in the world than just sports. It’s been the smartest thing I’ve done. It’s allowed me to come here.

Everybody now wants somebody who can think on their feet, react naturally, and be real—ad-lib, talk without a teleprompter. Those are things you do in sports all the time.

What made the WRAL job the right one to take?

There were certain opportunities in my tenure (in Columbus) that I turned down. I took the safe route to protect my family long-term. But this was a wonderful company, and it was the station where I wanted to be. They don’t make ‘em like they do at WRAL anymore in television. That was a huge draw, and the location.

That, and my kids were willing to take a new adventure. I was at a point professionally where I had things I still wanted to accomplish, and it became clear that I wasn’t going to accomplish them in Columbus.

Was there anything in particular about the Triangle, beyond WRAL, that was appealing to you?

This area and all that it brings was an attraction for me. I’m an outdoors guy.

My whole family is outdoorsy. I love the mountains; my kids love the beach.

We’re situated perfectly in the middle of that. You get these Carolina blue skies and you just fall in love with it.

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I’ve had this in the back of my mind for 20-plus years. When I worked in Richmond, Virginia, everybody knew about WRAL. I want it to be the last line on my resume.

Their commitment to community is something that appealed to me greatly. I want to be involved in my community as a member, not just somebody who the people in the community see on TV. I understand you played football at the University of Rhode Island.

Did you have a successful career?

I was a defensive back. I had a scholarship. I ended up starting six games into my freshman year because the guy in front of me got in a car accident. I wasn’t redshirted until I blew out my knee in my senior year.

It was the third game, so I came back and played another full season.

Did you have aspirations of making it to the NFL? I did until I got to about the second practice of my freshman year when I realized that, I may have been one of the best guys on my team in high school, but I wasn’t close to being one of the best guys on my college team. I had to fight for my job in spring football every year. I knew that any slip-up was going to be the difference in not being able to play. I think that’s carried through professionally for me as well—you learn that lesson early. You look at the real world, and it’s so competitive in every industry.

And now, you’ve found another competitive outlet. You do triathlons and marathons.

The aspect of cross-training appealed to me, and I got tired of running. I did my first triathlon in 2005. I did five that summer. I’ve done over 30, including Ironman distance. I’ve done almost 30 marathons as well, including Boston. By and large, I’m a minimalist trainer because of my schedule and everything else going on in life. I do enough to get by. I’m not winning these races by any means.

I understand your daughters, Skyler and Kate, are in high school now.

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You’re no longer working nights and weekends. I’m guessing that makes family life a little easier for you and your wife.

To make that move professionally so that I can free up time to see them, I will work all night while they’re sleeping so that I can be with them during the day. It’s the most rewarding thing I ever did. It’s time you can never get back, and I never wanted to regret not having that time with them. It may be a little more than they ever wanted, but I’m okay with that too!

It’s a very early morning schedule, so is that a good fit for you?

There’s no normal schedule in TV. It’s the closest thing that really suits me. I’m an upbeat, positive person, and I think in the morning you need to be that. That’s the message I try to deliver and what I’m most happy doing, so it’s the perfect schedule for me, mixing professional life, television, and my family life. I left for work the other day, and my daughter hadn’t gone to bed yet. She said, “What are you doing?” I said, “I’m going to work!” I routinely get away with five or five and a half hours of sleep, which is not super healthy.

Do you look forward to these years, watching your kids going through high school?

I’ve seen them on the athletic fields, trying every sport to see what is going to be their fit. I’ve seen them score a soccer goal at the age of 7 in a pee-wee game, and I’ve thought it was the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in my life! Really, it brought tears to my eyes. It was awesome. I still get emotional seeing them do great things—and just doing their best.

I have a cheerleader and a crosscountry runner, and they both play lacrosse in the spring. Kids are the joy you never knew you were missing from your life until you have them.

Have a suggestion for next issue’s Candid Conversation?

Send it to us: info@midtownmag.com.

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giving back

PUPPY LOVE Lasts a

Lifetime

Find a forever friend at Triangle Beagle Rescue, or any of the area rescues where deserving dogs await loving homes.

BY CAROL WILLS PHOTOS BY LEANN TENBUSCH COURTESY OF TRIANGLE BEAGLE RESCUE

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WHEN CHARLES SCHULTZ CREATED the character of Snoopy for his wildly popular cartoons, there was a reason Snoopy was a beagle. According to the American Kennel Club, beagles are not only excellent hunting dogs and loyal companions, they’re also smart, friendly, and cute.

Beagles have a long history as working dogs originally bred to hunt hare.

They have 220 million scent receptors, compared to about 5 million in a typical human. Queen Elizabeth I had a beagle so small it would fit into her pocket. Lyndon B. Johnson had three beagles, named Him, Her, and Edgar. So if you choose a beagle for your own family pet, you’ll be in excellent historical company—and there’s just the local rescue to help make this hound dream happen.

Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina was started in the summer of

1999 by a group of Raleigh and Chapel Hill–area beagle enthusiasts, led by Susan Hogarth.

The rescue is now a 501(c)(3) organization run by a board of directors and with all of the participants serving as volunteers.

Triangle Beagle Rescue (TBR) will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year and has already rescued more than 3,000 beagles in North Carolina. Board member Leann Tenbusch says, “We are committed to bringing together humans and hounds for a lifetime of love and pleasure in each other’s company.”

Tenbusch says the biggest need is for people willing to foster a dog, an important part of TBR’s life-saving team since the rescue doesn’t maintain a shelter; instead they must depend on foster homes where the beagles can stay while awaiting adoption by a forever family. The beagles typically stay in a foster home for a couple of weeks up to a couple of months, depending on the amount of work the dog needs.

If you are thinking of adopting a puppy, check out the Puppy Guidelines on the TBR website, TriBeagles.org. The puppy will be microchipped and given its first round of shots. Subsequent shots (including a rabies vaccine) and medical care are the responsibility of the new owners. However, the rescue will reimburse $50 of the cost of a spay or neuter procedure.

In order to adopt a beagle permanently, the process begins with a phone interview and a visit to your home by another volunteer.

Puppy adoptions differ from adult dog adoptions in that trial adoptions are not allowed for puppies. The full $350 adoption fee is due and the final contract must be completed upon delivery of the puppy. However, any beagle that has ever been adopted from TBR remains a TBR dog for life.

If an adopted family can no longer care for the beagle, they are always welcome back to the rescue.

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Breed-Specific Rescues: Beagles TriBeagles.org Dachshunds WandasLittleRescues.org Golden Retrievers GoldenRescueNC.org Greyhounds TriangleGreyhound.org Labs and Lab Mixes PeakLabRescue.com Shetland Sheepdogs TriangleShelties.com 42 | midtownmag.com

coming to one of the rescue’s Adopt-a-Thons. One is scheduled for October 13th, from 11AM to 1PM at the Petco in Raleigh, at 7811 Alexander Promenade Place.

TBR always welcomes monetary donations to help pay vet bills. You can become a Beagle Backer, with an ongoing monthly donation, or choose to participate in the “Name a Dog” program, which—with a one-time donation of $25 or more—allows you to choose a name for a rescue dog.

And if you’re looking for a fun event to lend your support, plan to attend Beaglefest on October 20th at 1PM. This is TBR’s big fall fundraiser, and it will be held at the Sunny Acres Pet Resort at 5908 Hillsborough Road in Durham. Tickets are available online at TriBeagles. org and on the TBR Facebook page. Dogs get in free!

Beautiful photos and personal histories of the precious “Beags” awaiting foster or forever homes can be viewed at TriBeagles.org, and you will also find all of the necessary foster agreements, applications, and easy opportunities to make a donation on the website.

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chef ’s table

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hef Sean Fowler’s career has taken him all across the country, but he wasn’t able to stay away from home. Growing up in Raleigh, Fowler developed a passion for the Southern food of his youth.

And as he worked for more than a decade in acclaimed kitchens from Wyoming to Manhattan’s Le Bernadin to Pittsboro’s Fearrington House, Fowler internalized refined techniques that he could apply to his native cuisine.

“I always was drawn to Southern food and food of my youth: cornbread and collards, and rice and hoppin’ john and things like that,” Fowler says, adding that he was inspired by chef and historian Edna Lewis’ traditional cookbooks and the innovative approach of Alabama chef Frank Stitt. “My interest lay in bringing in some of those French techniques, some more refined aspects of European food, and working that around the bounty of ingredients we have in the state of North Carolina.”

Discover a culinary sense of place at Raleigh’s Mandolin.

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The culmination of this approach was the 2011 opening of Mandolin, in the same Raleigh location where Fowler ordered grilled cheeses and limeades as a child at Johnson’s Pharmacy.

But even as the restaurant approaches its eighth year in business in the Hayes Barton neighborhood, it continues to evolve as a neighborhood spot in its focus on simplicity and locality.

Gone are the white tablecloths from when the restaurant first opened. Now, there’s a bar menu and brunch service. And the restaurant has even launched its own garden to increase the bounty and quality of the local ingredients it highlights on the menu.

“With all of the phenomenal food coming out of New York City and a lot of cities, their technique is unrivaled. Being cutting-edge trendsetters with flavor combinations … I think all that stuff is going on in these large markets,” Fowler says. “But where they lack is in an access to ingredients. We have ingredients at our fingertips that a lot of those restaurants in those bigger metropolitan areas would pay a lot of money to get.”

Mandolin’s garden began as a way for Chef Fowler to increase access to ingredients that complement the local bounty he receives from farmers: produce like cucamelons, chervil, and Espelette peppers, which are expensive and hard to find. After incorporating the fresh Espelette peppers into dishes in the spring and summer, Mandolin’s kitchen staff dries the excess and grinds it into a powder to season dishes in the fall and winter.

Dishes like Mandolin’s heirloom tomato salad showcase produce and herbs from the farm that are supplemented by a local cheese from Goat Lady Dairy.

As the garden—set on a parcel of land in North Raleigh inherited from Fowler’s family—has grown, so has the portion of ingredients it supplies to the restaurant.

In addition to herbs and produce, chickens on the land now supply eggs for brunch service, and the restaurant is working on building a hydroponic system so that it can grow its own lettuce.

While the traditional route is from farm to table, Fowler wants to take advantage of bringing the table to the farm by hosting dinners there. “That’s always a fun connection where our guests and friends and family can experience the farm and where the food is coming from,” he says. “And I think that has a big impact on my staff, to make that connection.”

As Fowler continues to enhance a connection to the land and region, Mandolin is cementing itself as a neighborhood establishment, much like Johnson’s Pharmacy decades before. “In the way that years ago [Johnson’s] was a meeting place for young people after school, now those kids are adults.

It’s still a neighborhood meeting place with a lot of familiar faces,” he says. “We really feel like we’re a part of this neighborhood and a part of this community.”

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Serves 6

Ingredients: 2 medium-sized, fresh, unrefrigerated heirloom tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (about ½ pound), cut into halves ½ pound sliced cucumbers, cut into half-moons ¾ cup sliced Castelvetrano olives 2 Tbsp fresh, chopped chives 1 ½ Tbsp fresh, chopped dill ¼ cup basil chiffonade 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 oz sherry vinegar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ cup grated Goat Lady Dairy Providence cheese (Parmesan or Grana Padano are suitable substitutes)

Instructions: 1.) Combine all of the ingredients— except the cheese and some of the herbs for garnish—in a medium mixing bowl.

2.) Gently toss the ingredients until they are thoroughly dressed.

3.) Strain out the salad onto serving plates with a slotted spoon, leaving the excess liquid in the bowl.

4). Garnish the salad with the cheese and the reserved herbs.

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It’s a typical Sunday at Reader’s Corner, a popular used bookstore on Hillsborough Street. A teenager and his dad stand shoulder-to-shoulder perusing old comic books, while mom heads off to check out the mysteries. In the children’s section, a young girl begs for just one more book, while across the store, an older man smiles at the discovery of a Tarzan novel he hadn’t read since he was a teenager. Price: $3.

Reader’s Corner is a mainstay of Raleigh’s used bookstore scene, a welcoming, family-friendly warren of towering bookcases where readers can find books by a multitude of authors and on almost any subject. But that’s not all. Like many used bookstores, Reader’s Corner also sells DVDs, CDs, records, postcards, and more. Come in for a particular book; go home with two movies and the record you were listening to when you received your first kiss.

“Messing around with books is more fun than messing around with anything else,” says owner Irv Coats, who opened Reader’s Corner in 1975. “We just do it for fun. I haven’t drawn a penny’s salary in all the years I’ve been here. I work for free.” Coats isn’t kidding. A military veteran, he lives off his pension and puts all of the bookstore’s profits back into the business.

Across Hillsborough Street and half a block down, you’ll find Nice Price Books, which opened in 1992. It has a slightly different vibe than Reader’s Corner, more youth-oriented, with plenty of books but a greater emphasis on records and comic books. “There is increasing demand for vinyl, and increased availability, too,” observes Enoch Marchant, who co-owns the store with Brian Shaw. “Books are a lot easier to store, but vinyl is really big right now.”

Reader’s Corner, Nice Price Books, and the many other new and used bookstores throughout Raleigh put myth to the notion that paper is dead. In fact, according to the American Booksellers Association, there has been a 40 percent growth in independent bookstores over the past decade, as well as increased sales. Good news all around—especially for readers.

Indeed, after a brief romance with Kindle or Nook, more and more readers are returning to their true love—paper and used bookstores help them feed their fix without busting the bank. At most stores in Raleigh, used books can be had for just a few dollars, or even midtownmag.com | 49

less. Dog-Eared Books on Atlantic Avenue, which opened in April 2017, sells most books for a dollar each, with a special section where buyers can fill a bag for $10. Book Planet on Harrod Street offers the same $10 deal, says owner Diana Graham.

But bibliophiles often visit used bookstores for reasons other than cheap reading material. We relish the company of others who share our literary passion, and enjoy offering recommendations and receiving the same. The readers who haunt used bookstores are my people, my tribe.

A used bookstore also can be a wonderful place to hang out and peoplewatch. Or dog-watch, as is the case at Dog-Eared Books, where customers are greeted by a friendly, three-legged Labrador retriever named River. “A lot of people come by just to visit him,” says Caitlynne Garland, who co-owns DogEared Books with Stephanie Stegemoller.

At Reader’s Corner, Coats recalls with a chuckle the local author who was livid at the fact that his latest book was already available at deep discount, and he hadn’t even received his author copies yet. You may not know it, but Raleigh’s used bookstores also do a lot of community good. Reader’s Corner, for example, sells for a dime or a quarter books that ordinarily

READER’S CORNER IS A MAINSTAY OF RALEIGH’S USED BOOKSTORE SCENE: A WELCOMING, FAMILY-FRIENDLY WARREN OF TOWERING BOOKCASES WHERE READERS CAN FIND BOOKS BY A MULTITUDE OF AUTHORS AND ON ALMOST ANY SUBJECT.

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would be thrown away, and the money raised through such sales goes to National Public Radio.

Stevens Book Shop on Old Wake Forest Road, a city staple since 1954, collects Bibles and other books for ministers and others, who distribute them around the world. And later this year, the store will begin donating books to help local children with their schoolwork.

“That goes with our philosophy to serve,” says general manager Marc, who prefers not to share his surname. Meanwhile, Dog-Eared Books regularly donates books to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Methodist Home for Children.

“One thing we wholeheartedly believe in is that everyone should have books to read, especially children,” Garland says.

Used bookstores are more than just a place to buy cheap paperbacks: They’re meeting places, day-trip destinations, date-night locales, and even museums. “Used bookstores are an intersection of everything in the community that is good,” says Coats. “Every new bookstore kind of looks the same, but every used bookstore is entirely different.

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foodie focus

LOW COUNTRY BOIL AND BREW ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT CHATHAM PARK.

RESTAURANT

OPENINGS The Taco Bell Cantina opened on Hillsborough Street on the ground floor of the 2304 Hillsborough Apartments. What makes it a cantina? Six beers on tap, wine, sangria, and liquor slushies.

Dix Café recently opened on the Dorothea Dix campus, with a menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads, burgers, smoothies, and more.

Travel the Triangle for Fall “Feastivals!”

We’ve said it before, but this time’s for real: Morgan Street Food Hall has promised an end-of-August opening. Transfer Co. Food Hall (other side of downtown Raleigh) continues to make new announcements—the latest being a new wood-fired bagel shop from Boulted Bread and Jubala Coffee named Benchwarmers. And downtown Durham is inching closer with their Durham Food Hall at Liberty Warehouse.

BY SEAN LENNARD, TRIANGLE FOOD GUY, TRIANGLEFOODBLOG.COM

On Saturday, September 8th from 12– 5pm Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre will host Tacos ‘N Taps, featuring all you care to taste beer and tequila along with the area’s best tacos and Mexican food.

The Root Cellar and House of Hops will co-host a Low Country Boil and Brew on Sunday, September 9th from 4–8pm. at their adjoining Pittsboro locations in Chatham Park. Your $25 ticket gets you an overflowing plate of fresh shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, and potatoes. Thirsty? They’ll have 24 craft beers on tap and hundreds of bottled and canned beers available for purchase.

The Mac and Cheese Throwdown for Hope is scheduled for Sunday, September 16th from 5–8pm at 214 Martin Street. They’ve had a great response from some “mac makers” and

have some new contestants this year. So far, it looks like the lineup is Relish, Oak & Dagger, The Wandering Moose, Dram & Draught, US Foods, The Mac House, Southern Charred, NOFO @ the Pig, and the chef from 214 Martin Street.

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering will host its annual Porkapalooza festival at their new Pittsboro restaurant on Saturday, October 6th at 5pm. To celebrate their seventh year they will offer small plate creations, featuring locally raised pork from Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Sharp Family Farms, served casually indoors and outdoors rather than a traditional seated dinner.

Their Pittsboro location is at 35 Suttles Road in Penguin Place in Pittsboro.

Tickets are $50, which includes all food, entertainment, and a souvenir pint cup.

The 2nd annual Sip + Savor,

featuring 30 restaurants, 30 wineries, and live music, will take place at the DPAC on Sunday, October 14th from 4–7pm. It’s an opportunity to sample the Triangle’s top restaurants paired with famed wineries from across the world.

There will also be live music, dessert, and bubbly on the DPAC stage. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

And I tell you every year, but I will repeat it: DO. NOT. MISS. THIS. EVENT. The dates for the 9th annual TerraVita Food & Drink Festival over in Chapel Hill are October 17th to 20th.

Things will kick off Wednesday, October 17th with the East Meets West Dinner (first year at The Carolina Inn) and end on October 20th with the Fall Fête on the Village Green in Southern Village.

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Colors of the Season As the summer winds down we look forward to the glorious display of fall foliage. With the crispness in the air, the leaves change into vibrant hues of gold, orange, red and purple. Fill your home with these same telltale signs of the season.

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In our last issue, we discussed some of the causes behind the affordable housing crisis in Raleigh and Wake County, and learned that the problem is a complex one with no easy answers. It’s an issue for nearly everyone who enters the housing market, but disproportionately affects younger and older buyers and renters. Here are some of their stories.

The Seniors After an extreme winter that dumped some nine feet of snow on the state, John and Judy Horwitz knew it was time to get out of Indiana. The couple had visited Raleigh several times and thought it would be a perfect place to retire. But as Judy began researching apartments, the bottom fell out of the stock market. “The money we’d planned to retire on just went away,” John remembers ruefully.

Judy’s research into low-cost housing had been disappointing; most of the properties she found had waiting lists two to three years long. Fortunately, Judy found an apartment complex within their budget, and the couple made the trek south and moved into the Hunting Ridge community. They loved it, as did the other residents.

The facility was an older one, of mid-70s vintage, and often had a few empty apartments, which made getting in much easier.

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RESOURCES FOR SENIORS AND THE NONPROFIT DHIC HELP THOSE WITH LIMITED INCOMES FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

“At the time, the rent was very reasonable,” says Judy, “but then they decided to renovate, and it went up by $50. We nearly had a stroke. I told John we had to start looking for something else, but there was nothing— nothing at all.” The couple approached their apartment manager and were able to negotiate the increase down by half, but the following year the price went up again, this time by $70.

That broke their budget.

That’s when Resources for Seniors and DHIC saved the day. The latter organization, which is Wake County’s largest nonprofit affordable housing developer, offers several properties to seniors and others with limited incomes. One of them is Wakefield Manor near Wake Forest, with apartments limited to seniors with incomes of less than 60 percent of the median area income for Wake County.

Four months after Judy found the facility online, the couple was safely ensconced in their apartment. “If it hadn’t been for us getting into this place so fortuitously, we would have been screwed,” she says.

The Young Couple When Ben Adler met Anna Richardson at a Dr. Dog concert while both were attending Appalachian State University in Boone, something clicked. Ben convinced her to go out with him a few weeks later, the two became an item, and they’ve been together ever since. After college, they moved in with their parents in Raleigh for a while, got engaged, and began looking for a rental.

“Luckily, having some savings put away, we had an emergency fund and down payment built up and we were ready to move out of the house into our own place,” Ben remembers.

After a couple of years, they decided a change was needed. “We chose to buy a home because it was actually cheaper to pay for a mortgage than to pay for rent,” Ben says. That’s when the housing squeeze became apparent, despite the fact that Ben’s stepmother is a real estate agent. “We started with websites like Realtor.com and Redfin, but the homes were either stagnant (due to poor pricing or quality), or they moved like hot cakes garnished in winning lottery tickets,” he says. “One person brought a home inspector

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to an open house that we went to.

Another snatched a house out from under us by offering 5 percent more for the home, on the day we attempted to close on it.”

After five long months, the couple finally found a house in their price range. But, “the only reason we got the home we have is because we discovered it an hour after it was put up for sale, requested a viewing the same day, and offered the asking price,” Ben says. He advises other young people to think twice before

jumping into the housing market too quickly: “Don’t be afraid to live at home for a few months or years; you’ll enjoy the time with your family and you can bolster your savings, which will help a lot when riding the roller coaster that [comes with] buying a home.”

In our next and final installment, we’ll talk to local first responders and those who provide other vital community services to find out how the housing crisis has affected them.

We’ll also examine some proposed solutions to the problem.

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Although finding affordable housing in the area can be a struggle for most of us, those on the lower end of the income spectrum often find it nearly impossible. When disabled Vietnam veteran Michael White found himself homeless in 2014, he nearly lost hope.

Then a Raleigh police officer directed him to the Wake County Human Services Cornerstone homeless center, which introduced White to the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. HUD-VASH teams HUD with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide housing and healthcare services to homeless veterans, and through the agency, White was able to obtain a voucher. But his journey was just beginning.

Voucher in hand, White set to work looking for an apartment. “I spent

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four months trying to find a place that would accept the voucher, but nobody would take it,” he remembers. Then he heard of CASA, a Raleigh nonprofit that provides affordable housing to people facing poverty and disability. Today White lives in CASA’s Hull’s Landing community, among other formerly homeless veterans. “CASA saved my life, basically,” White says. His message to other homeless vets: “Don’t lose hope. It can be a fight to get into a facility, but there are resources out there to help you.”

Homelessness can affect anyone.

A few years ago, most of Sharon Jones’ time was spent just trying to find shelter for herself and her young daughter. A mobile home she found to rent in Johnston County turned out to be contaminated with black mold,

which triggered her daughter’s asthma.

When her landlord refused to correct the mold, Jones found herself bouncing between her family’s home and the Wake Interfaith shelter—and when those weren’t available, back to the trailer.

“I felt like less than a mother,” she says, “like I couldn’t take care of my child.”

When she heard about a program for homeless families with children, Jones enrolled, and applied for an apartment at CASA. When she was accepted, “it changed everything for us,” she says. “I was able to get my associate’s degree from Wake Tech, and now I’m attending Gwinnett College to become a paralegal. I appreciate CASA, but I don’t plan on being there forever.

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What Should YOU SPEND? TO RENT: Spend no more than 30 percent of your income on rent.

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$20,000.00 $500.00 $30,000.00 $750.00 $40,000.00 $1,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,250.00 $60,000.00 $1,500.00 $70,000.00 $1,750.00 $80,000.00 $2,000.00

TO BUY: Prepare for complex financial reviews.

Buying a home versus renting is a much more complicated proposition. Mortgage lenders use qualification (debt-toincome) ratios to decide how much to lend, which refers to how much of your gross income is consumed by your debts.

Your credit and employment histories are examined as well, along with other factors. Some rules of thumb: • Your mortgage payment should not exceed 28 percent of your income.* • Your total debt load, including mortgage, credit cards, and other expenses, should not exceed 40 percent of your income.* These numbers vary slightly by lender and become more flexible if you can afford a larger down payment. FHA loans allow a higher debt-to-income ratio.

The following chart is an example of what is considered an affordable 30-year mortgage at an interest rate of 4.48 percent, a down payment of $10,000, and a monthly debt of $500. (Does not include property taxes, homeowners insurance, or private mortgage insurance.)

MAX HOME YOU CAN AFFORD

ANNUAL INCOME Before taxes

$30,000.00

$73,242.00

$400.00

$40,000.00

$122,013.00

$700.00

$50,000.00

$170,783.00

$1,000.00

$60,000.00

$219,553.00

$1,300.00

$70,000.00

$268,324.00

$1,600.00

$80,000.00

$317,094.00

$1,900.00

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“First, do no harm.”

It’s an oft-quoted saying in medical practice. It makes sense. You don’t become a doctor unless you intend to help others. But, what’s next? If doing no harm is first, what comes second? The volunteer doctors at Urban Ministries of Wake County’s free/ low-cost Open Door Clinic seem to know.

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MEDICAL DIRECTOR DR. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL AND DR. JOHN EMERY

DR. VAN DER HORST. PHOTO COURTESY OF URBAN MINISTRIES OF WAKE COUNTY.

One of the Open Door Clinic’s volunteer doctors, Dr. John Emery, enjoyed a long career as an internist, which included a stint as a ship’s doctor in the Navy, followed by residency at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Then came 27 years with Permanente Medical Group—starting in Portland, Oregon, and eventually landing him here in Raleigh—followed by part-time work at the Rex Senior Center. When he retired, however, he felt he had even more to give. At the suggestion of his wife, Dr. Emery has volunteered for the past seven years at Urban Ministries’ Open Door Clinic.

He volunteers at least three times a week, giving of his time, energy, and expertise.

“I’ve never had so much fun practicing medicine,” Dr. Emery says. “What really enthuses me is the level of professional care given by all of the volunteers.” To listen to him talk about the Open Door Clinic, it’s evident that he feels honored to work alongside all of the volunteer staff.

“Everyone has the attitude that they want to help out, have a little fun, do something good with their life. I’m part of something, making a little difference for others who have had pretty tough lives,” Dr. Emery says. Recalling the recent interaction with

a female patient who needed a translator, he explained that he needed to get a little creative in order to determine how best to address her problems.

He put a cell phone on speaker, placed it on the examination room counter, and called an interpreter, who did all the translating between them. “It’s so rewarding to provide access,” he says. “Lots of times these folks aren’t treated too well.”

Dr. Charles van der Horst, an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UNC, retired from regular practice in 2015. His friend, Dr. Gary Greenberg—who

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VOLUNTEER STAFF AT URBAN MINISTRIES OF WAKE COUNTY

also happens to be the well-loved and highly respected medical consultant at Urban Ministries—encouraged him to begin volunteering. From the first, Dr. van der Horst says he loved it. “I could spend an hour with each patient, which you can’t do in regular practice. You get to know patients really well.” Because he now has time to develop deeper relationships with patients, he says, “I can get people to stop smoking, lose weight, all sorts of things you can’t normally do.”

Based on a USAID demonstration project on hepatitis C that he helped develop for the Ukraine, and having specialized in infectious diseases, Dr. van der Horst was able to develop Urban Ministries’ own affordable treatment program for those with hepatitis C, a program he started in January 2017. “Of 11 [hepatitis C patients] completing treatment, 11

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have been cured,” he shares.

Of all his experiences, from teaching in medical school to being an AIDS researcher, his favorite thing is having one-on-one interactions with patients. “I was losing that at the end of my career at UNC, seeing patients [when I had] so little time to spend. I’ve recaptured that at [Urban Ministries’] Open Door Clinic.”

Dr. Elizabeth Campbell serves as the medical director at Urban Ministries’ Open Door Clinic. After leaving Cary Medical Group in order to be more available to her young family, a friend suggested Urban Ministries to her. Since 2002, she has regularly volunteered her time at the clinic.

When asked why she does it, she credits her upbringing.

“I grew up in Kansas City, where I witnessed the results of urbanization and saw people being left behind as

the community around them changed drastically. My mom felt it was her mission to help.” After seeing her mother volunteer hours of her own time to help children learn to read, Dr. Campbell says, “I began to understand what it is to not have amenities, to understand the lives they were living.” Of her current patients, she says, “These are valuable people who need care.”

While they were growing up, Dr. Campbell’s son and daughter also frequently volunteered in the food pantry on-site, or as an intake volunteer, or took patients’ blood pressure. Now grown and forging career paths of their own, both of her children talk about how they might someday incorporate volunteerism into their profession. It seems her mother’s legacy continues, and Dr. Campbell affirms, “I cherish the mission of this organization.”

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“If you do not have an award-winning smile, we will give you one of ours.”

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Dentistry

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“A smile can change a life.”

MEET NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AND HIGHLY acclaimed dentist, Dr. Justin Russo. Located in the heart of West Raleigh, he is the smile artist and mastermind behind what is quickly becoming one of the Southeast’s top dental facilities for modern, aesthetic dentistry. What started as a dream to combine his love of science with a passion for art has turned into Dr. Russo and Russo Dentistry becoming a leading force in the industry—and it’s a force that’s bringing a different level of personal health and patient care to our community.

Beyond his state-of-the-art dental office, which affords patients with the absolute latest advancements in dental technology—including same-day crown services, 3D low-dose imaging, and digital intra-oral impressioning—and a premium comfort experience, Dr. Russo’s quality and service hold true to his awardwinning and top-rated laurels.

Every procedure completed by Dr. Russo is done with precise care and purposeful evaluation of your overall dental health and well-being. And every smile enhancement is uniquely and artistically designed to fit your individual facial proportions and personality. It’s a guarantee Russo Dentistry stands behind, and a philosophy you simply won’t find at most dental offices.

Dr. Russo promises unparalleled, quality care: One dentist dedicated to bringing patients unmatched artistic techniques, all while using the latest dental technology. He has a hyper-focus on changing lives and building confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered what your options are for permanently looking younger, or feeling more confident with your smile, it’s time for you to call Dr. Justin Russo.

RUSSO DENTISTRY Justin M. Russo, DDS 3811 Ed Drive, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27612 919.890.5147 RussoDDSRaleigh.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Dentistry

“We often see patients who haven’t seen the dentist in as many as 15 to 20 years, and we do in one appointment what would normally take seven to 10 appointments.”

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DRS. DANIEL AND TRACY DAVIDIAN have been the face of sedation dentistry in Raleigh for the last 15 years. With a passion and expertise for alleviating dental anxiety, both modestly agree 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. We often see patients who haven’t seen the dentist in as many as 15 to 20 years, doing in one appointment what would normally take seven to 10 appointments.”

Sedation Dental Care’s tooth rejuvenation program uses digital technology to place and restore dental implants, achieving unprecedented functional and aesthetic results and restoring beauty and function that approaches or even exceeds the original. Designing the aesthetics before placing the implant is the cornerstone of successful cosmetic results.

If you have a lot of fear about receiving dental treatment, Drs. Davidian will tell you that you’re not alone. “It is a well-known fact that 50 percent of our population does not go to a dentist regularly. Our average new patient has not seen a dentist for 10, 20, or sometimes 30 years. We have successfully helped them conquer their fear of dentistry, and we can help you, too.”

Sedation Dental Care has mastered the art of sedation coupled with gentle, caring dental treatment and state-of-the-art techniques. Conquering the pain and embarrassment of years of neglect is the first step. Their mission and objective is simple: to help patients take the first step in overcoming their fears, getting out of pain, getting their old smile back, and/or

creating a whole new smile.

Daniel Davidian DDS, PA • Implants • Premier Dentures • Full-mouth Dental Reconstruction • Same-day Crown and Bridge • Ultra High-end Cosmetic Tracy Davidian, DDS, PA • TMD/TMJ Therapies • Migraine and Facial Pain • Sleep Apnea Appliances

SEDATION DENTAL CARE AT RALEIGH SMILE CENTER Daniel Davidian, DDS, PA, Tracy Davidian, DDS, PA 3917 Sunset Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607 919.783.9686 RaleighSmileCenter.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Obstetrics and Gynecology

JESSICA SON, MD, JOINED THE PRACTICE IN 2016 AND IS A RALEIGH NATIVE WHO ATTENDED ENLOE HIGH SCHOOL, RECEIVED A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE FROM DUKE, AND HER MEDICAL DEGREE FROM CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.

DRS. MARY FRANCES MOODY, LINDA MOHR, PAULA GIZZIE, ALLISON JACOKES AND CYNAMON CHAWLA (PICTURED ABOVE), ALONG WITH DR. JESSICA SON, WELCOME KIMBERLY MCGILL, MD, TO THEIR PRACTICE.

“Healthcare for Women by Women— we provide the full spectrum of care for women in all stages of life...” ...including Adolescent Gynecology, Contraceptive Management, Infertility, Obstetrical Care, Preventive Care and Menopause Support.

ASSOCIATES IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE IS AN ALL-FEMALE OB-GYN PRACTICE. For the last three decades our physicians have provided care by offering routine and specialized gynecologic and obstetrical care. We are delighted to be delivering the babies of “our babies.” Our board-certified physicians, clinical staff, and administrative personnel use a team approach to ensure that our patients receive quality care and a pleasant office experience.

Gynecological services include wellness exams, in-office procedures such as Novasure ablation, 3D mammography, gynecologic surgery, and minimally invasive DaVinci robotic surgery. Birth control devices including Mirena, Kyleena, and Paragard IUD, as well as Nexplanon implants, are available.

We provide comprehensive Obstetrical services for routine and high-risk cases.

Deliveries and surgeries are performed at UNC Rex Healthcare. Please visit our website, associatesinwomenshealthcare.net, for additional information.

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KIMBERLY M. MCGILL, MD IS A NATIVE OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA AND HAS BEEN IN PRACTICE SINCE 2011. SHE RECEIVED HER UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY FROM SMITH COLLEGE AND HER MEDICAL DEGREE FROM CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.

ASSOCIATES IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE Linda C. Mohr, MD, FACOG Paula E. Gizzie, MD, FACOG Mary Frances Moody, MD, FACOG Allison L. Jacokes, MD, FACOG Cynamon K. Chawla, MD, FACOG Jessica Son, MD Kimberly M. McGill, MD, FACOG

901 Ridgefield Drive, Raleigh 919.876.9797 AssociatesInWomensHealthcare.net

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> General Dentistry

“Our progressive commitment to continuing education in this ever-changing field will reassure your choice in your dental care.”

DRS. ERIC AND LISA BUFANO ARE a husband-and-wife dental team that have been providing exceptional dental care to the Midtown area for more than 20 years. With our long-tenured staff we are not just another general dental office, and you are not just another patient. Our entire team knows you and your family personally. We will greet you by name and help you achieve your ideal smile in a friendly and comfortable environment. You will experience an unmatched level of personal attention.

With our continued focus on dental health we will be your source for modern, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Whether you are interested in dental crowns, implants, tooth-colored fillings, or routine dental care, our fully digital, state-of-theart office enables us to anticipate your needs and exceed your expectations.

Our progressive commitment to continuing education in this ever-changing field will reassure your choice in your dental care. With much anticipation, we look forward to meeting you. Bring your entire family to one dental office, where you’ll feel the welcome of home!

BUFANO & BUFANO, DDS, PA Dr. Eric Bufano and Dr. Lisa Bufano

3386 Six Forks Road Raleigh 919.781.2234 DrBufano.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> TMJ/Facial Pain

“Chronic pain can be crippling. Most patients who suffer chronic head and neck pain have never been told that their jaw could be the source of their pain.”

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, and loud snoring— as well as those who have difficulty tolerating CPAP treatment—should contact Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center to learn more.

Dr. Tracy Davidian is revolutionizing the way TMJ is treated throughout North Carolina. At Carolina TMJ & Facial Pain Center, we know that TMJ position is related to other areas of your body and physiology. Understanding these connections allows her to successfully treat muscle pain of the head and neck, which is often, but not always, connected to TMJ. Dr. Davidian often works side-by-side with other healthcare providers—such as chiropractors, physical therapists, nutritionists, ENTs, neurologists, or cognitive therapists—to ensure maximum medical recovery.

CAROLINA TMJ & FACIAL PAIN CENTER Tracy Davidian, DDS, PA

CAROLINA TMJ & FACIAL PAIN CENTER IS DEDICATED TO successfully treating craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders, and sleepdisordered breathing. Our approach is a comprehensive evaluation for diagnosis and non-invasive treatment options of TMJ and muscle pain.

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5904 Six Forks Road, Suite 205 Raleigh, NC 27609 919.3NO.PAIN CarolinaTMJ.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Optometry

STARING INTO PEOPLE’S eyes all day long isn’t as awkward as you might guess.

And it never gets boring—at least not for Drs. Palo, Poirier, and Morgan at The Eye Institute. The trio say eyes are not only the windows to the soul, but also a surprising indicator of people’s health.

“It’s easy to take eyesight for granted, but our eyes play a critical role,” says Dr. Palo.

“They often tell us many things about your overall health. We believe we should treat them with the same care we give our bodies.”

The optometrists and their teams in three Raleigh and Knightdale locations love to help people see clearly and keep their eyes healthy.

They are dedicated to the Triangle community, holding an annual “Give Back Day,” during which they offer 100 free eye exams and glasses.

The doctors reach out in other ways, too, whether it’s Dr. Poirier serving on the Knightdale Town Council, Dr. Palo supporting the Tammy Lynn Center, or Dr. Morgan volunteering at the Special Olympics. Outside of work, the three love to take part in physical activities—you’ll find Dr. Poirier cycling or golfing, Dr. Palo practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu or CrossFit training, and Dr. Morgan is the Half Ironman competitor in the crowd.

“Our eyes play a critical role in our overall health and well-being.”

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH: 111 Seaboard Avenue, Suite 110 919.200.4840

THE EYE INSTITUTE

NORTH RALEIGH: 8511 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 100 919.977.0303

Dr. Adam Palo Dr. Tim Poirier Dr. Chad Morgan

KNIGHTDALE: 742 McKnight Drive, Suite 100 919.266.2048 YourEyeInstitute.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Anti-Aging

“We evaluate and treat each patient as an individual, and look deeply into each patient’s underlying medical factors to help address the challenges of aging.”

Board-certified in Family Medicine and Anti-Aging medicine, Dr. Vaidya-Tank looks deeper into her patients’ underlying medical factors that may cause premature aging-factors like hormone and vitamin deficiencies, adrenal fatigue, genetic markers, and lifestyle choices.

With the ever-changing needs related to healthcare and Anti-Aging, Dr. Vaidya-Tank and her team are excited to offer concierge health services to patients in the upcoming year. This will allow more detailed care, more access to provider time, and membership opportunities, enabling them to truly take care of their patients inside and out.

FAMILY WELLNESS & REGENESIS MD Bhavna Vaidya-Tank, MD

DR. BHAVNA VAIDYA-TANK, A RESPECTED INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIAN IN THE Raleigh area, founded Family Wellness & Regenesis MD to fulfill the need for treating the challenges of aging. She employs the full spectrum of Anti-Aging medicine—from Bio-Identical hormones and growth hormone analogues to Nutrition IV therapy, weightmanagement services, and advanced aesthetics, including top-of-the-line lasers.

Dr. Vaidya-Tank’s practice is set apart because of her experienced medical team’s dedication to treating and evaluating each patient as an individual, instead of only giving a simple diagnosis. The practice offers top-of-the-line testing, advanced procedures, and more than 200 supplements to benefit its patients. Family Wellness & Regenesis MD answers the cry from patients who are struggling to find the answers they have continued to search for.

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RALEIGH: 8020 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27613 919.322.2844 CLAYTON: 2076 NC-42, Suite 230 Clayton, NC 27520 919.553.5711 FamilyWellnessNC.com RegenesisMD.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Orthodontics

In fact, Dr. Gladwell is ranked one of the “Top Five Invisalign Providers” in the nation, and North Carolina’s No. 1 Invisalign Provider. He is also a distinguished Invisalign Faculty Member.

His knowledge and years of expertise have allowed for tremendous growth. During the past year, he opened the state’s only Invisalign Scan Center, which is located at Crabtree Valley Mall. He also opened an office in Raleigh and is expanding with a third office, which will open in downtown Raleigh later this year.

“Experience the Difference, and Visit North Carolina’s No. 1 Invisalign Provider.”

FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, DR. JASON GLADWELL HAS BEEN SETTING himself apart within the orthodontic industry. His comfortable, patient-centric offices combine a relaxing environment with the best in quality orthodontic care. His highly trained staff is dedicated to providing the very best in orthodontic services and utilizes the latest technology to do so.

Dr. Gladwell has always listened to what patients prefer in their treatment, and he has embraced new methods and technology. Over the years, he has become the state’s leading provider of Invisalign treatment for both children and adults.

If you want to experience the difference and have a smile that you can be proud of, then visit Gladwell Orthodontics.

GLADWELL ORTHODONTICS Dr. Jason Gladwell

IN WAKE FOREST: 824 Rogers Road, Suite 200 919.453.6325 IN RALEIGH: 13271 Strickland Road, #100 510 Glenwood South, Suite 100 919.453.6325 GladwellOrthodontics.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Primary Care

Open seven days a week to address Urgent and Primary Care needs, we pride ourselves on making healthcare more accessible, helping our patients get back to what matters to them most. We strive for excellence with every patient encounter and we focus on the patient experience through innovative and modern approaches to healthcare.

Our upscale and welcoming facilities are built with an array of on-site services, all focused on improving the patient experience.

Every day we look forward to providing our patients with extraordinary services, personally tailored to meet their individual goals.

We believe the journey to improved health and wellness starts by “Putting Care Back in Healthcare.”

“Putting CARE Back in Healthcare”

HERITAGE URGENT & PRIMARY CARE Dr. Charles Foster, MD; Beth Norton, PA-C; Wendell John, DNP, FNP-C

HERITAGE URGENT & PRIMARY CARE HAS HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL providers who are committed to providing premium, upscale, high-quality patient-centered care. We work exceptionally hard to anticipate patient needs and to foster and maintain trusting relationships that optimize health outcomes.

RALEIGH 13217 Strickland Road, Suite 120 919.741.4677 WAKE FOREST 680 Dr. Calvin Jones Highway, Suite 212 919.761.5678 HeritageUCPC.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Dentistry

YOUR SMILE SAYS A LOT about you. Together we can create the smile you’ve always wanted.

Dr. Michael D. Holesh and his son-in-law, Dr. Brent A. Meekins, are a dental team that values personal patient relationships.

We make it our priority to deliver gentle and compassionate care, with a focus on preventive and conservative dentistry.

By providing exceptional care in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, our dedicated staff has been able to develop lifelong relationships with our patients; a fact that is made evident by patient reviews like this: “I never thought I’d ever enjoy going to the dentist, but each time I’m welcomed by such a wonderful group of people that I feel I am visiting my family.”

For more than 30 years, our dental practice has provided quality and affordable dental care to generations of families in Raleigh and the surrounding areas. Dr. Holesh and Dr. Meekins combine experience with the latest technology and research to provide a unique and dynamic approach to enhancing and maintaining your oral health.

From simple cleanings and cosmetic enhancements to Invisalign and full-mouth reconstruction, we are a fullservice practice that can meet all of your dental needs.

Let us care for your entire family and give you something to smile about!

“We treat your family like our own.”

MIDTOWN FAMILY DENTISTRY Brent A. Meekins DDS Michael D. Holesh DDS, PA Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

217 W. Millbrook Road, Suite B Raleigh, NC 27609 919.782.6286 HoleshFamilyDentistry.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Pain Management

We get to know every patient on a personal level because we believe that is the only way to effectively treat the patient and get them back to the life and activities they enjoy. Dr. Weber’s extensive background and skill, including his unrivaled experience as chief of anesthesia and combat support doctor for the US Army, allow him to offer patients innovative treatment plans that are life-changing.

“Dr. Weber remains committed to providing patients the best care through the newest and most effective treatments in pain management.”

Our unyielding commitment to excellence will continue as new techniques emerge, so that we always provide our patients with the newest and most effective treatments available. Allow Dr. Weber and his team to put you on the road to new ventures, pain-free, by calling for an appointment today.

MIDTOWN PAIN AND SPINE CLINIC DR. THOMAS WEBER FOUNDED MIDTOWN PAIN AND SPINE IN 2017 to create a pain clinic unlike all others. Midtown Pain and Spine Clinic is the Triangle area’s elite pain management clinic. We offer a collaborative, comprehensive, and patient-centered approach to caring for patients living with pain. At Midtown we offer conservative pain management to include nonsurgical and interventional pain treatments. We use cutting-edge technology which offers precise diagnostic proficiencies to successfully treat chronic, acute, and complex pain conditions.

At Midtown Pain and Spine, we pride ourselves as being the only “boutique” pain clinic in the area. Dr. Weber and his team create an environment where patients not only come to receive the best care but are made comfortable, treated with compassion, and most importantly, given hope.

Dr. Thomas J. Weber, Jr. • Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) US Army with extensive work with US Special Operations Forces • Board Certified in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Walter Reed/Bethesda Naval Hospital • Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine, Wake Forest University

2605 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 240 Raleigh, NC 27607 919.277.9845 MidtownPainSpine.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Med Spa

DR. STEPHEN A. SPENCER D.O. specializes in aesthetic medicine and is the owner of Nuderma Health and Med Spa. He holds his board certification in family medicine and is an active member of the American Academy of AntiAging Medicine.

He moved to the Raleigh area several years ago, after completing his medical residency at East Carolina University, and opened Nuderma Health and Medical Spa in 2016, with a commitment to provide premium aesthetic services to his patients.

Dr. Spencer stays up to date with the latest aesthetic and regenerative practices. He remains active in his medical career and, in addition to his medical practice, he works as an attending physician at a teaching hospital.

Located in Raleigh, Nuderma Health and Med Spa offers a wide variety of services including neuromodulator treatments, dermal fillers, PRP therapy, medical laser treatments, body contouring, and RF microneedling.

Thanks to his loyal following, Nuderma Health and Med Spa is a rapidly expanding practice.

Dr. Spencer’s intellectual curiosity motivates him to continually advance his knowledge in the field of regenerative and functional medicine. As his practice continues to grow its menu of services, he says, “I look forward to providing more innovative and cuttingedge treatments to maintain our patients’ health and vitality.”

“The vision of Nuderma Health and Med Spa is to provide our community with premium products and services from the spa and wellness industry at a reasonable price point.”

NUDERMA HEALTH AND MED SPA Dr. Stephen A. Spencer D.O. 4301 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 315 Raleigh, NC 27607 919.867.4455 NudermaHealth.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Plastic Surgery

“Dr. High and Dr. Lyle are highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons who take pride in providing their patients with beautiful and natural results.�

SINCE 1974, RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER HAS BEEN SERVING Raleigh and the Triangle, providing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to thousands of patients for nearly five decades. The tradition of quality care and expert surgical skills has been passed from founders, Dr. Blake Garside and Dr. Vartan Davidian, to Dr. Rhett High and Dr. Glenn Lyle. Both are board-certified plastic surgeons, each with more than 20 years of experience. Their surgical center, which is fully accredited by AAAHC (the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare), offers a safe and private environment for a wide variety of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures to be performed. Their boardcertified anesthesiologist ensures safe anesthetic care.

Both surgeons specialize in breast cancer reconstruction and skin cancer care as well as the full gamut of cosmetic surgical procedures, including breast augmentation, lifting, and reduction; body contouring, such as abdominoplasty; arm and thigh lifts; liposuction; and facial aesthetic surgery. They take pride in the beautiful and natural results they provide for their patients.

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RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER Dr. Glenn Lyle, MD Dr. Rhett High, MD

1112 Dresser Court Raleigh, NC 27609 919.872.2616 RaleighPlasticSurgery.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Dentistry

“Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time.”

RICCOBENE ASSOCIATES FAMILY DENTISTRY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000 and set roots in the Raleigh community in 2011. The team takes great pride in offering exceptional patient-centered care in a relaxed and comfortable setting. In keeping with the city’s active and steady growth, they can accommodate the entire family all under one roof, whether the needs are in general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, sedation, or cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Michael Riccobene, founder and CEO, along with his team of highly skilled and compassionate dental professionals, believes in providing gentle, trusted dental care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Currently at 16 offices located around the Triangle, the promise of next-day new patient appointments makes finding time to visit the dentist most convenient.

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry has been voted Best Dentist in Wake and Johnston counties year after year. They are in-network with most dental insurances, and those without dental insurance should ask about their affordable, in-house membership plan.

RICCOBENE ASSOCIATES FAMILY DENTISTRY Prosthodontist Matilda Dhima, DMD MS Orthodontist Frank Rudey, DDS MS Endodontist Eric Rivera, DDS MS Oral Surgeon David Lambert, DDS

CARY 1203 NW Maynard Rd, Suite 1A Cary, NC 27513 919.238.4655 RALEIGH 4400 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 202 919.230.7383 BrushAndFloss.com

With two locations on Falls of Neuse Road, they are easily accessible to the entire Raleigh community. You are invited to visit their website at BrushAndFloss.com to find the office nearest you and take the first step toward achieving the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of. The Riccobene Associates team is committed to “Changing Lives, One Smile at a Time.”

Other locations include: Apex, Benson, Clayton, Clemmons, Durham, Garner, Goldsboro, Knightdale, Mebane, Selma, and Wakefield (North Raleigh).

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Dentistry

“Changing the face of dentistry and focusing on hospitality to create superior dental experiences.”

DR. STANSELL OPENED HER FIRST practice in 2010 in Brier Creek. She wanted to create a different kind of dental experience that people had not yet encountered. Dr. Stansell’s goal is to make each individual patient comfortable and fully informed throughout their visit and treatment, while creating longlasting relationships with each patient.

She has worked to create a team that focuses on hospitality to make your dental experience superior.

Many of the patients who come to see Dr. Stansell are beyond fearful of the dentist—but after one visit, they can say goodbye to their dental anxiety. With her calming demeanor and modern technology,

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she is able to quickly put patients at ease.

And now, with the opening of her second location, she has spread her vision to the North Raleigh area.

Her team’s commitment stands strong that they will always be focused on hospitable care, so no patient will ever feel like a number. “We are constantly investigating advancements within the dental field to make sure that we can serve you with the most up-to-date technology,” Dr. Stansell says. “Our guarantee is that—no matter whom you interact with on our team or which location you are visiting—you will always be given the utmost attention and care.”

STANSELL DENTISTRY Dr. Dani Stansell

RALEIGH 1911 Falls Valley Drive, Suite 107 919.327.1770 BRIER CREEK 10207 Cerny Street, Suite 106 919.336.2981 StansellDentistry.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Orthodontics

“Your Best Smile Begins At Zaytoun Orthodontics.”

DRS. HENRY ZAYTOUN JR. and Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele have been serving the Raleigh, Cary, and Garner communities for more than 35 years and perfecting smiles for generations of families throughout the Triangle. Their father, Dr. Henry Zaytoun Sr., started the practice in 1959. In May 2019, the brother and sister duo will be joined by Dr. Mary Lanier Zaytoun—daughter of Dr. Henry Jr. She will represent the third generation of Zaytoun orthodontists.

The doctors’ integrity and heart for service, combined with their innovative and up-to-date technology, sets Zaytoun Orthodontics apart.

From state-of-the-art Invisalign to traditional braces, they have the right treatment for you and your whole family.

“At Zaytoun Orthodontics, we will always use our handson expertise to guide the treatment plan of everyone who walks through our doors.

Our patients always come first,” says Dr. Zaytoun Jr.

The doctors customize the treatment plans to meet the needs of each individual patient and provide each patient with a beautiful smile. Experience why generations of patients have sought orthodontic treatment from Zaytoun Orthodontics, where their signature is your Zaytoun smile.

ZAYTOUN ORTHODONTICS Henry Zaytoun Jr. Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele Mary Lanier Zaytoun

RALEIGH 5041 Six Forks Road, Suite 200 919.782.6911 CARY 100 Preston Executive Drive 919.468.1765 GARNER 510 Timber Drive East, Suite 100 919-772-8442 ZaytounOrthodontics.com

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2018MEETTHEDOCTORS >>> Plastic Surgery

“After more than two decades caring for patients at Duke and UNC, I am delighted to serve patients in the comfort and personalized setting of my signature practice in Brier Creek.”

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY Michael R. Zenn, M.D.

7920 ACC Boulevard, Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27617 919.480.3885 ZennPlasticSurgery.com

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY may be new to Brier Creek but boardcertified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Zenn is no stranger to the Triangle.

the way breast surgery is performed, and his work with facial fat grafting has changed the look of the oldfashioned “windswept” facelift.

As former Professor and Vice Chief of Plastic Surgery at Duke, Dr. Zenn is known for his extraordinary surgical skill and comforting bedside manner.

Recognized as an expert in both facial and breast surgery, Dr. Zenn specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. His “Zenn Delay” technique has revolutionized

Dr. Zenn is proud to have graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University Medical College, and Harvard’s Plastic Surgery Residency. For the past 23 years he has cared for patients exclusively at UNC and Duke, where he performed cutting-edge surgeries, wrote textbooks, trained hundreds of

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plastic surgeons, lectured around the world, and invented new surgical techniques. His new solo private practice, Zenn Plastic Surgery, is the culmination of these experiences.

The integrity, commitment to excellence, and professionalism that are the trademarks of Dr. Zenn’s respected reputation are shared by his staff, all of whom are committed to providing you with a truly wonderful patient experience. Call today to schedule a consultation.

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Whether you were born and raised in the City of Oaks or just made your way into town, there are events that you won’t want to miss!

Here in the Triangle you’ll notice our love for food—from fine restaurants to trending trucks—along with our passion for the arts.

And we can’t forget about the North Carolina State Fair, when everybody comes to town. So go on, get out there, and enjoy the events that make the Triangle the place to be.

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HOPSCOTCH MUSIC FESTIVAL Downtown Raleigh HopscotchMusicfest.com

Featuring more than 140 bands performing over three days, Hopscotch is known for its adventurous lineups, memorable performances, and fan-friendly atmosphere. It’s the ultimate music festival experience in Raleigh, and you can catch all the excitement from September 6th through 8th.

HAPPY ABANDON AT HOPSCOTCH; PHOTO BY RODNEY BOLES

SPARKcon

Downtown Raleigh SPARKcon.com A Raleigh staple on the must-do events scene for the past 13 years, this dynamic street festival has sadly made it to the endangered species list, despite attracting more than 84,000 attendees last year. At presstime, a GoFundMe page was trying to garner enough support to keep the street-painting, impromptu music, and foodie event alive another year.

Known as the creativity event of the year— open to all and free to attend—it aims to bring circus performers, fashion designers, artists, musicians, dancers, designers, architects, tech geeks, and more back to downtown Raleigh on September 13th through 16th!

ODDISEE & GOOD COMPANY AT HOPSCOTCH; PHOTO BY BRIAN LIVINGSTONE

N.C. STATE FAIR Raleigh NCStateFair.org

Who doesn’t love a good Krispy Kreme cheeseburger? And a birds-eye view of the glittering lights from atop a ferris wheel? The North Carolina State Fair is headed to town October 11th through the 21st. Join the more than 1 million people who make their way to the fair each year and check out the livestock shows, thrilling rides, the finest in fair food, and much more. It’s quite possibly the most anticipated event of the year.

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RALEIGH FOOD TRUCK RODEO

Downtown Raleigh DowntownRaleighFoodTruckRodeo.com One of Raleigh’s most popular events brings thousands of people together to enjoy North Carolina’s food truck scene.

Over 50 food trucks from across the state gather several times a year in downtown Raleigh, spanning more than 11 city blocks. And don’t forget about the beer!

There will be several breweries and drafts on tap. The next rodeo will take place on October 14th from noon to 6pm.

RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Raleigh GRMA.org/Christmas-Parade/

There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirt than with the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, it’s the largest Christmas parade between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta and will take place on November 17th. Watch as balloons, floats, marching bands, and Santa take over the streets of downtown Raleigh.

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE Cary BoothAmphitheatre.com

Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary is home to some of the tastiest, most entertaining, and best kid-friendly events around. From Movies by Moonlight and the Beer and Bacon Festival to their July 4th celebration, there’s something yearround to enjoy. Mark your calendar now to attend the annual Chinese Lantern Festival (pictured), which will run November 23rd through January 13th.

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MARCH MADNESS TAKES OVER THE TRIANGLE

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Even if you think you want to miss it, you can’t.

And really, you may not have been an NCAA fan before living here, but come March you will be feeling the basketball fever. Start planning now where you’ll want to celebrate the games, because no matter where you go, the game is on! Tournament runs March 19th through April 8th; pick your school!

DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Durham MiLB.com/Durham

Spend a day at the ballpark as you head into Durham, home to the 2017 Triple-A National Champions, the Durham Bulls. Grab the kids or make it a date night and head on out for a night under the lights with an ice-cold beer in one hand and a pulled pork sandwich in the other. The season kicks off in early April, and there’s no better fun to be had on a balmy spring night.

BREWGALOO

Downtown Raleigh ShopLocalRaleigh.org/brewgaloo Beer anyone? Raleigh is home to the largest craft beer festival in the state, and it’s typically held near the end of April. More than 100 North Carolina breweries, 50-plus food trucks, dozens of local vendors, and the finest bands around gather downtown for this fun-filled event. Whether you enjoy your beer by pint or by taste, Brewgaloo is a beer lover’s paradise.

ARTSPLOSURE Downtown Raleigh Artsplosure.org

Art lovers unite! Each year since 1980, Artsplosure has filled the streets of Raleigh with inspiration and entertainment through artists and performances.

The festival, which is scheduled for May 18th and 19th and held at Moore Square, will allow visitors to interact with more than 170 visual arts and craft exhibitors and enjoy performances by legendary icons and rising stars.

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Fuquay-Varina FreedomBalloonFest.com You’ll want to look up in the skies above Fuquay-Varina for this Memorial Day Weekend event. The Freedom Balloon Fest allows guests to partake in and watch balloons in flight, not to mention indulge in a variety of food options, enjoy live music, and visit an arts and crafts village. It’s sure to attract spectators and thrill-seekers alike.

RESTAURANT WEEK Throughout the Triangle

Calling all foodies! Whether you make your way to your go-to spot or entertain your palate with a new, exciting eatery, Triangle Restaurant Week, North Hills Restaurant Week, and Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week are a must for newcomers and Raleigh long-timers alike. Typically held in June and August, it’s a week full of special offers, prix fixe dinners, and the opportunity to sample some of the finest restaurants in the area.

PEAK CITY PIG FEST Downtown Apex PeakCityPigFest.com

Watch as downtown Apex comes alive with vendors, live music, a beer garden, and good ole Southern style barbecue at the Peak City Pig Fest, typically held in June. Find out which home cook reigns supreme as 48 teams compete for more than $12,000 in prize money, cooking up their best chicken, ribs, beef brisket, and pork.

LAZY DAZE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Cary TownofCary.org

There’s a special weekend in August when downtown Cary comes alive with a celebration of art, music, and food.

Shop local artists and vendors, enjoy live music throughout the two-day event, and eat your way through bakeries and food vendors. This is truly an arts and crafts event like no other. It’s ranked No. 47 on the list of the Top 100 Classic Craft Shows in the U.S., so you need to put it on your list for next summer.

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The indoor bar or open-air lounge offers the perfect spot for sipping one of their original, handcrafted cocktails or noshing down fresh oysters from their seasonal raw bar. So stop by, enjoy a drink, and treat yourself and your guests to the Bull City’s view of a lifetime.

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THERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE AROUND THE TRIANGLE, AND NO BETTER PLACE TO START THAN FROM THESE SEVEN ROOFTOP SETTINGS. Slightly cooler weather is upon us, which means we can break out the light jackets and truly enjoy the outdoors. It’s the perfect time to head to some of the Triangle’s premier rooftop spots, where you’ll be enjoying your cocktail as much as the view itself. We’ve picked some favorites—a week’s worth of rooftops to visit—it doesn’t get much better than this!

And the seven stargazing, skyline-sweeping settings shown here are just the start of the Raleigh rooftop scene. You’ll want to check these out, and then make your own list of rockin’ rooftops. Do tell!

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TROPHY TAP & TABLE; PHOTOS BY THE GRID

TROPHY TAP & TABLE DOWNTOWN RALEIGH One part craft beer bar, one part Southern-inspired kitchen, Trophy Brewing Co.’s Tap & Table allows you to experience the best of both worlds with a view of the city unlike anywhere else.

You’ll feel like a true Raleigh insider as buildings and lights surround you on their rooftop patio. Pair one of their craft beers or signature cocktails with a list of mouthwatering foods such as their Shrimp and Grits, California Chicken Tacos, or their Mason Jar Cheesecake for dessert. (Bonus: It’s a great event space as well, and can be reserved for company parties or personal celebrations.)

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LEVEL 7 ROOFTOP BAR NORTH HILLS, RALEIGH Located in the AC Hotel in North Hills, this bar + lounge provides guests with a spectacular view over the North Hills neighborhood. Grab a seasonal cocktail, a craft beer, or a glass of wine, and step out to the balcony where cozy couches in a chic, modern atmosphere await. We recommend you stay later into the evening to enjoy a picture-perfect view of Raleigh’s most beautiful sunsets. And don’t leave without something to eat: Their tapas and dessert menus are brimming with tasty selections, including B.L.T. Sliders, Chicken Confit Flatbread, and a seasonal house-made gelato.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF HIBERNIAN PUB.

HIBERNIAN IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT DOWNTOWN RALEIGH While Glenwood South might be the most popular destination for a pedestrian night out on the town, did you know it’s also home to an authentic Irish pub with a magnificent rooftop respite? You’ll be dining in the middle of the city with a look across the bars, buildings, and restaurants that make Glenwood South the trendsetting place to be. The legendary Fish ‘n Chips or Bangers & Mash are sure to leave you with a taste of Ireland, and—like all great Irish pubs—you’ll be made to feel like a local from the moment you enter.

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PHOTO OF RALEIGH TIMES BAR BY SCOTT MONTGOMERY.

RALEIGH TIMES BAR DOWNTOWN RALEIGH Whether you come to snack on the legendary Times Nachos, piled high with pit-cooked North Carolina barbecue, or you’re just stopping by for the endless rotation of craft beer, do yourself a favor and head on upstairs to the rooftop patio.

The Raleigh Times Bar features a gorgeous view of downtown Raleigh, amid the hustle and bustle of city life. What was once home to a newspaper, back in 1906, this bar has become a town favorite for oldtimers and newcomers alike.

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TAVERNA AGORA GREEK KITCHEN & BAR HILLSBOROUGH STREET, RALEIGH Enjoy dinner or lunch among the treetops on Hillsborough Street when you head to Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar for a taste of Greece. Tables topped with white and blue linens and framed by rustic, wooden beams create the ambiance of a Mediterranean oasis. And if you think the atmosphere is stellar, just check out their menu: Braised Lamb Shank and Greek Sangria are among the fan favorites. This could be the most romantic rooftop in town.

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RALEIGH BEER GARDEN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH A rooftop bar isn’t the only—or even the biggest—feature that the Raleigh Beer Garden has to offer. The world’s largest draft beer selection resides under one roof right here in downtown Raleigh. Grab a seat at the bar or snag a rooftop picnic table to enjoy beautiful weather under the lights. For the perfect pairing, try their Beer Battered Pretzel or RBG Mac Bites (golden fried mac and cheese) with one of their 300 beers on tap.

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This one’s for all of you millennials who are moving on in, bringing with you lots of moxie and momentum.

(And, it’s a fun read down memory lane for all us Triangle long-timers!)

IT’S 5:30am AND I’M WALKING into the elevator of my building on my way to teach my first yoga class in Raleigh.

My nerves are running rampant but, with tired eyes, I barely notice that there is anyone else in the elevator with me. “I’m going out to grab a coffee—do you want one?” the gentleman asks me.

Excuse me, what? My building offers complimentary beverages as we’re heading out the door and a total (friendly) stranger is offering to grab one for me with no ulterior motives? Wow. From that moment, it was evident I was no longer a New Jersey resident. I moved down to Raleigh in May and, while I am having the time of my life, I’m also constantly noticing drastic differences between here and the Tri-state. Here I am to debunk some of the stigmas of North Carolina and share a few of the differences that have stuck out to me in my first two months here.

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Newbie F& B FAQs

WHAT AM I DRINKING? Gin and jam—Death’s Door gin with peach jam from Bittersweet, please.

WHAT AM I EATING? Bar food from Trophy Brewing Co. or Raleigh Times, but if I’m feeling fancy, Tofu General Tso’s from Brewery Bhavana.

WHAT’S FOR DESSERT? FRESH. Local Ice Cream down Glenwood Avenue.

FAVORITE LOCAL BEER? Brüeprint Coconut Lime Sour and Trophy Wife.

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How is it possible that everyone is SO FRIENDLY? Let me begin by getting this out of the way: Southern hospitality is real down here. Aside from my surprising, friendly elevator experience, I’ve been welcomed with open arms everywhere I’ve been.

I just moved here from the land of hustle and bustle, where everyone is too busy to tell you what time it is. Do not expect a ‘thank you’ after holding the door for someone.

Definitely don’t ask for directions.

In North Carolina, I find myself going out of my way to speak to a friendly face at the gym or spark up conversations after overhearing someone else’s. The best part?

Each time has been a success.

Research Triangle Park is not a park for your enjoyment.

Which leads me to my next difference: Research Triangle Park.

My best conversation began when I had no idea what “Research Triangle Park” referred to. I continued the conversation with, “Are they dogfriendly?” That got a pretty hearty chuckle out of the group of people I was talking to. For your information, Research Triangle Park is not exactly dog-friendly. Instead, Research Triangle Park, usually referred to simply as RTP, is a hub for major technology companies. While RTP has been around for more than 50 years, Raleigh saw a 38 percent increase in technology jobs between 2010 and 2015, making RTP part of your daily conversation. It does help that three of the nation’s top schools surround this area—Duke University, N.C. State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. So in the end, the answer was no, I cannot walk my dog there.

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It’s Raleigh or Durham, not Raleigh-Durham.

You don’t live in Raleigh-Durham.

You either live in Raleigh or Durham.

Using the term Raleigh-Durham is a definite way to stand out like a sore thumb. Two totally different cities with totally different vibes, each unique and special in its own way.

I’ve been eating—a lot.

The food is top notch. Don’t get me wrong, I was spoiled with delicious pizza and hole-in-the-wall eateries back north. Now, I’m really lucky to live in the heart of downtown and in walking distance to some of the most unique concepts around.

I’ve truly never seen anything as spectacular as Brewery Bhavana— flower shop, bookstore, brewery, and amazing dumplings.

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How is it possible that they do each one so well? While the food is great around here, the beer is even better. I moved down to North Carolina and suddenly became a beer snob. I catch myself reading through beer descriptions over and over again, broadening my horizons each time I go out. No more Yuengling or watered-down Bud Light for me!

There’s access to beaches and mountains.

Yes, it snows.

Just because we’re “down South” doesn’t mean it’s sunny and 80+ degrees every day; we’re South, but we’re not in Florida. Similar to the Tri-state, I still have access to surfing and snowboarding. Raleigh is so conveniently located that some of the best beaches and mountains are only a couple hours away. It may not snow significantly in Raleigh, but I’ll still be able to experience the winter conditions of New Jersey up in Boone (so I’m told). Also, if I’m feeling adventurous, I can experience the mountains in Asheville. I almost forgot to mention: Beaches are FREE, which means I don’t have to do everything in my power to pass as a 13-year-old.

It’s true: College sports may be a bigger deal than professional sports around here.

As a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I’ve been counting down the days until football season returns. Sure, everyone is excited for their typical Sunday Funday, but college basketball is what

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Raleighites really want. Not surprising, considering Duke and UNC are two of the premier basketball colleges in the nation.

Go Blue Devils / Go Tar Heels?

My advice for anyone new to Raleigh is to embrace every single second and go into each situation with an open mind. Make it a point to check out all the events going on in and around Raleigh, because the feeling of community is unmatched. Do not ignore someone when they ask how your day is. I clearly see why every local is filled with pride for being here. Last thing, if you’re wondering why this area is known as “The Triangle,” don’t worry, I was too.

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BEGUN IN 1910, THE PERSON STREET PHARMACY STILL DISPENSES PRESCRIPTIONS AT THE CORNER OF PACE AND PERSON STREETS.

D L O usinesses B L L I T S ARE BUSY

A HANDFUL OF BUSINESSES that helped build the City of Oaks are still thriving today. Four are retailers, with super-familiar names and walk-in storefronts where you can still pick up items like a box of 10-penny nails, a prescription medicine, a new pair of shoes, or a dozen roses.

Established in the mid-19th century, one is still owned by its founding family. The youngest of the four retailers is 98 years old.

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The great-great-granddaddy in the group is Briggs Hardware, which Thomas H. Briggs and partner James Dodd opened in 1865, in the first block of Fayetteville Street—Raleigh’s “Main Street.”

The partnership ended in 1868, and in 1874 Briggs moved it to a four-story, red brick building he’d erected a block away. It was Raleigh’s first ‘skyscraper’, and the hardware store would remain an anchor of downtown commerce for 130 years—but would then take twists and turns that a good socket wrench might envy.

Meanwhile, a half-century after Briggs’ founding, another time-tested establishment opened up just north of downtown. Begun in 1910, the Person

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Street Pharmacy still dispenses prescriptions at the corner of Pace and Person streets.

It’s had a series of owners and for decades has enjoyed a dual personality as drugstore and ‘50s-era soda shop where you can meet friends and get a homemade orangeade, milkshake, sandwich, or fries.

In Businesses That Built Raleigh, one-time owner Mike James remembers how his business had served as a social center: “If you want to know what’s going on, you come to the drug store. … Every Saturday about 1:30 … you’ll see this whole crowd of people come in, and they’re all in their sixties, seventies, and eighties. And they’ve done this for years.”

Owner Trey Waters took over the place four years ago and, with a younger demographic in mind, he’s “updated the cafe to a top-quality breakfast and lunch spot,” adding an 18-foot communal table, sidewalk patio tables, an espresso machine, and beer and wine on tap. The pharmacy also has an expanded retail section, clinic, and compounding lab.

A few blocks east in the Oakwood section, Fallon’s Flowers—established in 1920 and the oldest florist in the state—once maintained a city block of greenhouses on Watauga Street where it had the distinction of growing most of the plants and flowers it sold.

Beginning in the 1930s, the florist operated out of a Haywood Building storefront on Fayetteville Street. It opened a second store at 700 St. Mary’s Street in 1973, and four years later closed the downtown store.

Over the years, it’s had branches in Cary, Garner, Crabtree Valley Mall, and the Quail Corners Shopping Center. This year, Fallons relocated its Wake Forest Road store to Capital Boulevard and it has plans to renovate the flagship St. Mary’s Street store.

In 2001, Brian and Erin McCarthy, third-generation florists from Scranton, Pennsylvania, acquired Fallon’s. Manager Frank Campisi says the McCarthys were impressed with the business’ nearly 100-year history, which includes,

PHOTO COURTESY OF FALLON’S FLOWERS FEATURES NATURE’S PALETTE ARRANGEMENT.

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he notes, “many current employees who’ve spent their entire careers at the store on St. Mary’s Street and proudly talk of the good old days.”

More than a century ago, in 1915, Karl G. Hudson partnered with the Belk brothers of Monroe to start what would become Raleigh’s signature, home-grown department store. Starting out on East Martin Street, Hudson Belk initially placed itself in a more moderate price range compared with its more upscale competitor, the now-extinct Boylan Pearce.

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PHOTOS OF BRIGGS HARDWARE STOREFRONT CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN 2017.

In June 1940, a new half-million dollar store opened on Fayetteville Street. The News & Observer reported: “A new age in the rapid and substantial growth of the Hudson Belk Company … begins tomorrow with the opening of one of the largest and most beautiful stores on the midAtlantic seaboard.”

When his father died in 1953, Karl Hudson Jr. took over as company head. He oversaw steady physical

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improvements and added amenities like fur salons, fashion shows, hair salons, and a popular cafeteria where North Carolina Supreme Court justices could frequently be spotted at lunch. He also established locations in Cary, Durham, and Crabtree Valley Mall.

In 1995, with shoppers increasingly preferring the suburbs, the downtown store closed, leaving the popular Crabtree Valley location

as the company’s sole Raleigh outlet until a second store opened in 2002 at Triangle Town Center.

In 1998, a new entity, Belk Inc., bought out local partners— like the Hudson family—across the Southeastern-based chain, acquiring their holdings in return for shares in the new organization. By 2010, all stores were re-branded “Belk,” and in 2015 the chain was acquired by the New York–based Sycamore Partners.

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The 1977 conversion of Fayetteville Street into a pedestrian mall had been hailed as a trendy new beginning for a declining downtown. But by 1995, the deadening elimination of traffic became the last straw, not only for Hudson Belk—but also for another downtown anchor.

Briggs Hardware would move to the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Six Forks Road, where it remained for 20 years. But the effects of an economic downturn and dominance by big-box home improvement stores proved too much, and in July 2015 the 150-year-old hardware store closed its doors. But not for long.

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The next month, Evelyn Davis, the great-greatgranddaughter of founder Thomas H. Briggs, brought the store back to its historic home base in downtown Raleigh. The current East Hargett Street address is only a few blocks away from the original location.

Why re-open? “I did it for my ancestors,” says Davis. “My family has spent the last century and a half devoted to the development of Raleigh, and I didn’t want their work to be in vain.”

But Briggs Hardware “3.0” scarcely resembles the original, where high, rolling ladders reached materials that helped build a still-young city. The new version is as much a general store. You’ll still find the usual hardware items, but a growing influx of downtown residents can also pick up gourmet coffee (and gourmet toffee) or Bloody Mary mix on their walk home from work.

Davis wants to be a part of the downtown re-birth accelerated in 2006, when Fayetteville Street was reopened to traffic. Even though the original Briggs building is now occupied by the City of Raleigh Museum, she plans to stay firmly planted in downtown. In fact, she says, “I am not going to feel as if my mission is complete until I return to Fayetteville Street.”

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WITH MORE THAN 65 PEOPLE moving to Wake County every day, keeping pace in the Triangle can be a challenge. Moving from Point A to Point B on a daily basis is essential for work, leisure, and travel activities.

A reason this area is so attractive for so many across the country—and those living in our proverbial backyard—are our hubs: an outstanding international airport, convention center, and now a brand new train hub. Getting to and from Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill has never been easier, or filled with as many outstanding options.

Here is a look at three hubs in motion that keep those of us living in one of the nation’s most vibrant places coming and going.

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Raleigh Convention Center Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Raleigh Convention Center has made more than a dent in the local economy.

The total economic impact for events held in the center during the last decade is $469 million.

“The City of Raleigh and its partners broke ground on the convention center more than a decade ago with high hopes, and in so many ways we’ve exceeded those hopes,” says RCC director of

sales Mara Craft. “Consider when we first opened: We sponsored a series of free Raleigh Wide Open street parties to introduce the idea that downtown could be a vibrant destination. Ten years later, festivals like Hopscotch, Wide Open Bluegrass, and others routinely fill our bustling streets—and visitors to the convention center are treated to dozens of nearby restaurants and hot spots, many of which are nationally renowned. We’ve brought legions of people to Raleigh and, in turn, those people not only helped fuel local businesses but spread the word of Raleigh’s appeal.”

Though modern in aesthetic, the RCC was constructed to reflect some

of the key design elements of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

The same glass and limestone was used in construction of both venues. The reveals located on the front walls of the RCC can be illuminated, accentuating the building’s exterior, presenting a dramatic façade like that of Memorial Auditorium’s regal columns.

The Center’s iconic feature, the Shimmerwall, is also multipurpose—“Not only does its depiction of a commanding oak tree serve as a welcoming representation of Raleigh as the City of Oaks, the wall, sponsored by locally-based company Cree, also hides mechanical infrastructure,” Craft says.

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The wall, with its 80,000 four-inch aluminum pixels, was one of the first structures in the City of Raleigh to incorporate LED lighting. The RCC is a LEED Silver– certified building with 20 percent of the materials used in construction manufactured locally, and more than 1.9 million man-hours went into the construction of the center.

“Raleigh is a player in the regional, national, and international markets for many reasons,” Craft said. “Chief among these is the abundance of intellectual capital across business and industry sectors in the region. N.C. State, UNC, Duke, Campbell Law School, [N.C. State’s] Centennial campus, and RTP all add to this appeal. These institutions, coupled with the passionate and collaborative nature of our citizens and businesses, create an environment that attracts meetings and events. And Raleigh is a smart, warm, and welcoming city with the meeting venues, hotels, and airlift to host spectacular conventions and events.”

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“This isn’t a flash in the pan. What we’re experiencing here is real, and so healthy for the community,” says RDU Airport Authority spokeswoman Kristie VanAuken.

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RDU boasts 62 daily nonstop flights with 200 departures, servicing an estimated 12 million passengers a year. There are nonstop flights to Paris and London, along with several Caribbean locations.

“We are in this rare group of medium-sized airports that have two daily nonstops aboard main-line carriers to Europe, so that is super cool,” VanAuken says.

RDU has a diverse airline product portfolio, with nine airlines serving the region.

“We’re at a point in our evolution as an airport and as a community that we’re just winning time and time again, and it’s a very exciting thing to be a part of,” VanAuken says. “We have a lot to be proud of as a community and as an airport.”

RDU has the lowest average fare of any airport in the state of North Carolina. “That’s something you’re never going to get at a hub,” VanAuken says.

Raleigh Union Station Opened in July, Raleigh Union Station is located in Raleigh’s Warehouse District and serves Amtrak access to places such as Charlotte, Miami, and New York City.

“Traveling by train is part of an event, part of an overall experience,” says David Eatman, transit administrator for the City of Raleigh’s Department of Transportation.

“The new station just adds to that even more. The experience at Union Station doesn’t just start when you get on the train, it starts when you enter the station—because of [the facility’s] size, scope, and beauty.”

Built at the location of a former steel fabrication plant, Raleigh Union Station recognizes the heritage of the area while

mixing in a modern feel.

“People are impressed by the texture of the architecture because it’s a mixture of old and new,” Eatman says. “It is taking that industrial heritage and honoring that, but at the same time providing elements such as LED lighting, cell phone charging stations, radiant floor heating, and green roofs on portions of the facility as well as the concourse. There are also traditional train station benches that you would see throughout the United States; those benches were constructed to replicate that standard at rail stations that has been around for over 100 years.”

The facility also features original steel doors, steel framing, and steel entry

cranes with hooks. “One of the cranes carries a five-foot tall railroad stopwatch over the ticketing counter, which has really turned out great,” Eatman says.

Now serving around 500 to 700 daily travelers, Eatman says Raleigh Union Station will satisfy additional needs in the future, such as serving as a hub for a proposed commuter rail system.

“Providing options for all transportation modes is what will really make a successful region in the future,” he says. “And we believe the facility will become more than just a transportation destination in the long term. It will be integrated into the overall warehouse district; it will be a destination within itself.”

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LARKIN AND NOMI HANG OUT WITH THEIR FUR MOM, LEAH WARD, AS SHE SHOPS AT LILLY RAIN IN NORTH HILLS.

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RALEIGH IS A CANINE-LOVING CITY, AND RESIDENTS are likely to pick dog-friendly restaurants, bars, and shops.

Almost everywhere we go these days, whether it’s a restaurant, boutique, or coffee shop, we see dogs. Lots of dogs. It’s no wonder: Raleigh is a city of dog lovers.

According to estimates provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association, a city the size of Raleigh is likely to have 65,000 dog-owning households.

With their pockets stuffed with treats and bright blue bags tied onto leashes—telltale signs of membership in an unofficial canine club—more Raleigh dog owners are taking their dogs out on the town.

For Leah Ward, leaving her dogs at home isn’t an option; she takes them with her everywhere. Ward, a financial associate and co-owner of Barre Up, a local Pilates studio, works long hours. When she manages to find free time, she loves spending it with her corgis, Larkin and Nomi. She also enjoys going out to meet up with friends, many of whom have dogs of their own.

“Whether it’s dinner, coffee, brunch, beer, or just hanging out, we want our dogs to be a part of it,” she says.

Fortunately, Raleigh offers many options for Ward, her friends, and their dogs to shop, eat, drink, and explore the city together.

Today, pets are considered part of the family. When asking how many children someone has, you might be answered with one number for two-legged children and another for “fur babies.” More pets are going on family vacations and accompanying their owners into the workplace. And why not? Our pets make us feel calmer and happier. Although pet owners don’t need convincing, there’s plenty of research to back this up.

A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that pets also improve owners’ lives by providing meaningful social support. Having a pet means having someone who’s always there, a loyal snuggle-buddy and Netflix binge-watching partner with no judgment whatsoever.

There are also broader social benefits to having a dog.

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LEAH WARD WITH LARKIN AND NOMI.

in summertime. It’s tough just to sit outside all the time with the dogs,” she says. “So, all of my favorite places allow dogs both inside and out.”

Many business owners understand this, especially the ones who are pet lovers themselves. Mary Kay Kennedy, development and communications manager at Artspace, says that dogs are always welcome inside the visual arts center. “We get a lot of foot traffic, and we want everyone to come in and enjoy the art. We wouldn’t want anyone to leave their dogs outside or feel like they couldn’t come in.”

Kennedy adds there are several dogs who “work” at Artspace.

Retail centers often don’t have an official pet policy, but North Hills management states that dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces at North Hills and at all events. They ask pet owners to be responsible and use the pet-waste stations provided throughout the property. Each store has its own rules concerning pets inside.

Many stores in Raleigh welcome well-behaved and leashed dogs. So, go ahead and bring your dogs in with you.

If you’re uncertain, call ahead and ask about the dog policy. And when your furry family member has been well behaved during your planned activities, treat them to a welldeserved playtime at one of Raleigh’s many off-leash dog parks.

Much like a mothers’ morning out program, doggie play dates allow owners to meet for conversation and drinks while their pups experience playtime.

However, taking our dogs out with us is not only good for us, it’s also good for our dogs.

Ward agrees. She includes Larkin and Nomi in her leisure plans because she wants them to be socialized, to know how to behave when they’re around people, and to play well with other dogs.

“It makes them feel better not to be left at home.

And it makes me feel better,” she says.

Ward goes out of her way to patronize businesses that welcome four-legged, furry customers. Her favorite spots are where the staff is welcoming and happy to see her dogs.

“Bringing them inside is important, especially

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for Doggie Visits We asked owners and employees at the following businesses if dogs are allowed inside. The overwhelming response was: “Friendly leashed dogs are more than allowed. We love having them and encourage you to bring them inside.”

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Anthropologie (North Hills) Artspace Ben and Jerry’s (Hillsborough Street) Brighton Collectibles Dram & Draught Galatea Boutique Kendra Scott Lily Rain Logan’s One Stop Garden Shop Lucky Tree Gallery & Café (and the inner courtyard of the Royal Bakery building)

Phydeaux Quail Ridge Books Raleigh Raw The Wine Feed Total Wine (North Hills) Unleashed Walgreens (North Hills) Here’s a sampling of the numerous establishments that welcome friendly, leashed dogs on the patio!

Benelux Coffee Flying Biscuit Goodberry’s Frozen Custard Little City Brewing and Provisions Co. Midtown Grille Oak & Dagger Public House Saints & Scholars Vivace Wakefield Tavern World of Beer

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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

Capital Club 16 16 W. Martin St. 919.747.9345 capitalclub16.com

AMERICAN

Carroll’s Kitchen 19 E. Martin St. 919.670.3622 carrollskitchen.org

18 Seaboard 18 Seaboard Ave. 919.861.4318 18restaurantgroup.com

Clockwork 519 W. North St. 919.307.3215 clockworkraleigh.com Crawford and Son 618 N. Person St. 919.307.4647 crawfordandson restaurant.com

41Hundred 4100 Main at North Hills St. 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com Ba-Da Wings 2161 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.832.3902 badawings.com Berkeley Cafe 217 W. Martin St. 919.828.9190 facebook.com/ berkeleyraleigh/ Bloomsbury Bistro 509-101 W. Whitaker Mill Rd. 919.834.9011 bloomsburybistro.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

Glenwood Grill 2603 Glenwood Ave. #151 919.782.3102 glenwoodgrill.com

Trophy Tap + Table 225 S. Wilmington St. 919.424.7817 trophybrewing.com

Hayes Barton Cafe 2000 Fairview Rd. 919.856.8551 imaginarystudioonline.com/ hayes

Cameron Bar and Grill 2018 Clark Ave. 919.755.2231 cameronbarandgrill.com

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

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

Taste 3048 Medlin Dr. 919.322.0568 1912 Bernard St. 919.948.7815 jmrkitchens.com/taste

Bida Manda 222 S. Blount St. 919.829.9999 bidamanda.com

the Oak 4035 Lake Boone Tr. 919.787.9100 jmrkitchens.com/oak

Brewery Bhavana 218 S. Blount St. 919.829.9998 brewerybhavana.com

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

Chopstix 5607 Creedmoor Rd. 919.781.6268 chopstix.com

The Twisted Fork 3751 Sumner Blvd.

919.792.2535 thetwistedfork.com Village Grill 8470 Honeycut Rd. 919.890.5340 villagegrillraleigh.com

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern 330 Hillsborough St. 919.829.3663 second-empire.com

Winston’s Grille 6401 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.790.0700 winstonsgrille.com

Stanbury 938 N. Blount St. 919.977.4321 stanburyrestaurant.com

Zest Cafe & Home Art 8831 Six Forks Rd. 919.848.4792 zestcafehomeart.com

Standard Foods 205 E. Franklin St. 919.307.4652 standard-foods.com

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CO Inside AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills 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

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Imperial Garden 7713 Lead Mine Rd. 919.846.1988 imperialgardenrestaurant.com

ShabaShabu 3080 Wake Forest Rd. 919.501.7755 shabashabu.net

Kimbap Cafe 111 Seaboard Station #118 919.900.8053 kimbapcafe.com

Sono 319 Fayetteville St. 919.521.5328 sonoraleigh.com

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

Sushi Blues Cafe 301 Glenwood Ave. 919.664.8061 sushibluescafe.com

Mura 4121 Main at North Hills 919.781.7887 muranorthhills.com Neo-Asia 6602 Glenwood Ave. 919.783.8383 neo-china.com 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 Pearl Chinese Restaurant 3215 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.233.8776 pearlchinesenc.com Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant 2513 Fairview Rd. 919.782.1102 reddragonraleigh.com Red Pepper Asian 4121-109 New Bern Ave. 919.594.1006 redpepperasiannc.com Seoul Garden 4701 Atlantic Ave. 919.850.9984 raleighseoulgarden.com

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Sugarland 2031 Cameron St. 919.835.2100 facebook.com/ sugarlandraleigh Duck Donuts 8323 Creedmoor Rd. 919.847.3800 duckdonuts.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 Anisette 209 Bickett Blvd.

919.758.3565 sweetanisette.com Annelore’s German Bakery 1249 Farmers Market Dr. 919.294.8040 facebook.com/ anneloresgermanbakery

New World Cafe 4112 Pleasant Valley Rd. 919.786.0091 newworldcoffeehouse.com

BURGER & HOT DOG

Videri Chocolate Factory 327 W. Davie St. 919.755.5053 viderichocolatefactory.com

Spring Rolls Restaurant 4361 Lassiter at North Hills 919.783.8180 5433 Wade Park Blvd.

919.803.1118 springrollsrestaurant.com

Yellow Dog Bread Company 219 E. Franklin St. 984.232.0291 facebook.com/ yellowdogbread

The Morning Times 10 E. Hargett St. 919.836.1204 morningtimes-raleigh.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 9700 Strickland Rd. 919.676.8580

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 Ole Time Barbecue 6309 Hillsborough St. 919.859.2544 oletimebarbecue.com The Pit Authentic Barbecue 328 W. Davie St. 919.890.4500 thepit-raleigh.com

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

Chow 8311 Creedmoor Rd. 919.841.4995 chowraleigh.com Chuck’s 237 S. Wilmington St. 919.322.0126 ac-restaurants.com/chucks Cloos’ Coney Island 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. 919.834.3354 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

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

Snoopy’s Hot Dogs 600 Hillsborough St. 919.839.2176 snoopys.com

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CAFÉ Benelux Coffee 402 Oberlin Rd. 919.900.8294 beneluxcoffee.com

Bittersweet 16 E. Martin St. 919.977.3829 bittersweetraleigh.com

lucettegrace 235 S. Salisbury St. 919.307.4950 lucettegrace.com

Another Broken Egg Cafe 160 Park at North Hills St. 919.307.8195 anotherbrokenegg.com

Boulted Bread 614 W. South St. 919.999.3984 boultedbread.com

Premier Cakes 6617 Falls of Neuse Rd. #105 919.703.0095 premier-cakes.com

Brigs 8111 Creedmoor Rd. 919.870.0994 brigs.com Jubala Coffee 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 919.758.8330 jubalacoffee.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

Sunflowers Cafe 8 W. Peace St. 919.833.4676 sunflowersraleigh.com

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

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Lee’s Kitchen 4638 Capital Blvd.

919.872.7422 leeskitchenjamaican.com

Catering Works 2319 Laurelbrook St. 919.828.5932 cateringworks.com

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

Mum’s Jamaican Restaurant 3901 Capital Blvd.

919.615.2332 mumsjamaicanfood.com Rocky Top Catering 1705 E. Millbrook Rd. 919.850.2340 rockytopcatering.com

Southland BBQ Catering 5000 Departure Dr. 919.757.4972 southlandbbqcatering.com

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

DELI/SANDWICHES The Community Deli 901 Oberlin Rd. 919.896.6810 thecommunitydeli.com Groucho’s Deli 10 Horne St. 919.977.7747 grouchos.com

Linus & Pepper’s 126 S. Salisbury St. 919.833.3866 Lunch Box Deli 2816 Trawick Rd. 919.872.7882 Poppyseed Market 8801 Lead Mine Rd. 919.870.4997 poppyseedmkt.com Village Deli & Grill 500 Daniels St. 919.828.1428 villagedeli.net

ECLECTIC 41Hundred 4100 Main at North Hills St. 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com ORO Restaurant & Lounge 18 E. Martin St. 919.239.4010 ororaleigh.com

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Plates Neighborhood Kitchen 301 Glenwood Ave. 919.828.0018 plateskitchen.com

Kabab and Curry 2418 Hillsborough St. 919.977.6974 kababcurryraleigh.com

FRENCH

Kadhai the Indian Wok 6260-112 Glenwood Ave. 919.785.2864 theindianexpresskadhai.com

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 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

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Royal India 3901 Capital Blvd.

919.981.0849 royalindiannc.com Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 6611 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.848.2262 tajmahalindianraleigh.com 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 Saints & Scholars Irish Pub 909 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.8828 saintsandscholarspub.com The Hibernian 311 Glenwood Ave. 919.833.2258

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

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

Tarbouch 5645 Creedmoor Rd. 919.239.4408 tarbouch-nc.com

4035 Lake Boone Tr. 984.200.9292 vicsitalianrestaurant.com

Vivace 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd. 919.787.7747 vivaceraleigh.com

MEDITERRANEAN / MIDDLE EASTERN Aladdin’s Eatery 8201 Brier Creek Pkwy.

919.806.5700 aladdinseatery.com Fresh Levant Bistro 8450 Honeycutt Rd. 984.200.3999 freshlevant.com

Piccola Italia 423 Woodburn Rd. 919.833.6888 piccolaitalianc.com

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

Gravy 135 S. Wilmington St. 919.896.8513 gravyraleigh.com

ITALIAN

Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar 420 Fayetteville St. 919.256.1451 jimmyvsraleigh.com

Assaggio Italian Restuarant 3501 W. Millbrook Rd. 919.785.2088 assaggios-nc.com

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

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

8021 Falls Of Neuse Rd. 919.803.0290 hibernianpub.com

Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant 3905 Western Blvd.

919.851.0473 amedeosrestaurant.com

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

Nina’s Ristorante 8801 Lead Mine Rd. 919.845.1122 ninasrestaurant.com

Bella Monica 3121 Edwards Mill Rd. 919.881.9778 bellamonica.com

Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant 4711 Hope Valley Rd. 919.490.1172 pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com

Bruno Seafood & Steaks 11211 Galleria Ave. 919.435.6640 brunoraleigh.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 Petra Grill 6091 Capital Blvd.

919.599.4959 Sassool 9650 Strickland Rd. 919.847.2700 sassool.com

Taverna Agora 326 Hillsborough St. 919.881.8333 tavernaagora.com Taza Grill 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd. 919.872.7161 tazagrill.com Vidrio 500 Glenwood Ave. #100 919.803.6033 vidrioraleigh.com

MEXICAN Baja Burrito 2109 Avent Ferry Rd. #108 919.834.3431 bajaburrito.net Cafe Capistrano 8471 Garvey Dr. 919.872.1127 cafecapistrano.com Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar 444 S. Blount St. 919.617.1661 calaveraempanadas.com Cantina 18 433 Daniels St. 919.835.9911 18restaurantgroup.com Centro 106 S. Wilmington St. 919.835.3593 centroraleigh.com Dos Taquitos 410 Glenwood Ave. 919.835.9010 dostaquitosnorth.com El Dorado 2811 Brentwood Rd. 919.872.8440 8111 Creedmoor Rd. 919.848.0788 eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

El Rodeo 4112 Pleasant Valley Rd. 919.571.1188 elrodeoraleigh.com

Jose and Sons 327 W. Davie St. 919.755.0556 joseandsons.com

The Original Flying Burrito 4800 Grove Barton Rd. 919.785.2734 originalflyingburrito.com

El Tapatio 4511 New Bern Ave. 919.255.9161

La Carreta 1028 Oberlin Rd. 919.977.3271 lacarretaavl.com

Torero’s 4721 Atlantic Ave. 919.873.9116 torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

La Rancherita 2400 Hillsborough St. 919.755.9697 rancheritamex.com

Virgil’s Original Taqueria 126 S. Salisbury St. 919.833.3866 facebook.com/virgilstacos

Fogata Brava Mexican Bar & Grill 3351 Cypress Plantation Tr. 919.977.0168 fogatabrava.com Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria 106 S. Wilmington St. 919.835.3593 gallopelon.com Gonza Tacos y Tequila 7713 Lead Mine Rd. 919.846.5478 2100 Hillsborough St. 919.268.8965 gonzatacosytequila.com Gringo A Go Go 100 N. Person St. 919.977.1438 gringoraleigh.com

Los Cuates 4524 Old Wake Forest Rd. 919.872.6012 goo.gl/KHvrQe Los Tres Magueyes 10410 Moncreiffe Rd. 919.484.9258 lostresnc.com San Jose Mexican Restaurant 5811 Poyner Village Pkwy.

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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

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

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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

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

Poole’s Diner 426 S. McDowell St. 919.832.4477 ac-restaurants.com/pooles

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

Provenance 120 E. Martin St. 984.269.5211 provenanceraleigh.com

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

Relish Café & Bar 5625 Creedmoor Rd. 919.787.1855 relishraleigh.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 Driftwood Southern Kitchen 8460 Honeycutt Rd. 919.977.8360 driftwoodraleigh.com Humble Pie 317 S. Harrington St. 919.829.9222 humblepierestaurant.com Mandolin 2519 Fairview Rd. 919.322.0365 mandolinraleigh.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

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Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen 500 Fayetteville St. 919.227.3370 ryeraleigh.com State Farmers’ Market Restaurant 1240 Farmers Market Dr. 919.755.1550 realbiscuits.com Tupelo Honey Cafe 425 Oberlin Rd. 919.723.9353 tupelohoneycafe.com Flying Biscuit Café 2016 Clark Ave. 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 NOFO @ the Pig 2014 Fairview Rd. 919.821.1240 nofo.com Pam’s Farmhouse 5111 Western Blvd.

919.859.9990 facebook.com/pamsfarmhouse

Tasca Brava 607 Glenwood Ave. 919.828.0840 tascabrava.com

STEAKHOUSE Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Ave. 919.791.2444 angusbarn.com Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy.

919.544.3344 brasasteakhouse.com

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

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Fiction Kitchen 428 S. Dawson St. 919.831.4177 thefictionkitchen.com

Grabbagreen 4421 Six Forks Rd. #103 919.326.7799 Happy + Hale 443 Fayetteville St. 919.307.4148 happyandhale.com Irregardless Cafe & Catering 901 W. Morgan St. 919.833.8898 irregardless.com Living Kitchen 555 Fayetteville St. 919.324.3515 livingkitchen.com Raleigh Raw 7 W. Hargett St. 919.400.0944 raleighraw.com

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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS | MIDTOWN MINGLES | NEW AROUND TOWN

SPARKcon

September 13–16 Downtown Raleigh SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art, and design festival produced by the nonprofit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh. For four days, Raleigh’s Fayetteville Sreet, public spaces, clubs, and stages will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design, and more. sparkcon.com PHOTO BY DAN HACKER

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FIREBIRD

September 13–30 2 E. South Street, Raleigh This mesmerizing ballet combines all the elements of a great story—a handsome prince, a beautiful princess, an evil sorcerer, gargoyles, dragons, and a magical creature. carolinaballet.com PHOTO BY RACHEL NEVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY

HOPSCOTCH MUSIC FESTIVAL September 6–8 Downtown Raleigh Featuring more than 140 bands over three days, Hopscotch is known for adventurous lineups, memorable performances, and a fan-friendly atmosphere. hopscotchmusicfest.com RALEIGH GREEK FESTIVAL September 7–9 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh Taste handmade, authentic Greek food while listening to live Greek music paired with traditional folk dances. raleighgreekfestival.com FRIDAY NIGHT TRIBUTE SERIES: ZAC BROWN BAND September 7, 7–9pm 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh This feel-good music series highlights music we all know and love. The block party style set up, complete with food

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trucks, specialty cocktails, and a kidfriendly atmosphere is an ideal place for friends, family, and coworkers to gather in celebration of the weekend to come. visitnorthhills.com SPARKCON September 13–16 Downtown Raleigh SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art, and design festival produced by the nonprofit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh. For four days, Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street, public spaces, clubs, and stages will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design, and more. sparkcon.com BUGFEST September 15, 9am–7pm 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh Each year over 35,000 visitors come to BugFest to experience over 100

exhibits, crafts, games, and activities.

You’ll be provided with the opportunity to interact with entomologists and other scientists so you can continue learning about the fascinating world of bugs. naturalsciences.org HAN-MA-DANG RALEIGH KOREAN FESTIVAL September 15, 10am–8pm 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh The event will feature a wide variety of extravagant performances, traditional Korean cuisine, and various vendors. rkfest.com 13TH ANNUAL FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION September 15, 11am–3pm 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh This family-oriented event includes corn grinding demonstrations and costumed tours of historic Yates Mill. Other event activities include a fun children’s scavenger hunt, live

music and dance, storytellers, community displays, handcraft demonstrations and sales, antique vehicles, farm tools, food vendors, and more! visitraleigh.com DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL September 15, noon–11pm 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh Curated by platinum-selling rapper and North Carolina native, J. Cole, Dreamville will be a multistage festival that offers an opportunity for him to give back to his home state that has helped shape the artist he has become. The one-of-a-kind celebration will highlight local culture, food and art. dreamvillefest.com CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST September 21–23 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh Now in its 14th year, the event celebrates Raleigh’s rich motorcycle culture and features live music, parades, charity rides, stunt shows, vendors, and more. capitalcitybikefest.com SOUTH AMERICAN CULINARY ADVENTURE September 21, 6:30–10pm 2319 Laurelbrook Street, Raleigh Don’t miss this nomadic adventure from Patagonia and beyond to taste the flavors influenced by ancient Incan culture. cateringworks.com CITY OF OAKS PIRATE FEST September 22, 10am–4:30pm 5 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh Ahoy, mateys! Come aboard for the City of Oaks Pirate Fest!

Experience swashbuckling sword fights and music from a notorious pirate band, costume contests, a pirate parade, and more. ncmuseumofhistory.org GROOVE IN THE GARDEN September 22, 2:15pm 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh They’re back for year four of Groove in the Garden in the Stephenson Amphitheater and Rose Garden! Tons of great live music, local food trucks, vendors, and more will all be on hand to make this annual garden party one of the most fun days of the year. raleighlittletheatre.org LA FIESTA DEL PUEBLO September 23, noon–7pm 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh La Fiesta del Pueblo is a cultural event held on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh every year. Local nonprofit, El Pueblo, has hosted the event that draws crowds of more than 20,000 people, as well as a score of nonprofits, food vendors, artists, musicians, and performers. elpueblo.org FALL WINE WALK FOR THE KAY YOW CANCER FUND September 28, 5–8pm 307 Colonades Way, Cary Enjoy a casual evening strolling Waverly Place and visiting participating shops and restaurants for wine samples and exclusive promotions. waverlycary.com midtownmag.com| 185

N.C. STATE FAIR October 11–21 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh The fair is all about seeking out and showcasing the finest of North Carolina. Enjoy live music, fair food, vendors, interaction with livestock, check out all the rides, and celebrate everything that is uniquely N.C. ncstatefair.org

COME TECH OUT THE TRIANGLE JOB FAIR October 3, 8:30am–1pm 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh The Come Tech Out the Triangle Job Fair promotes regional job openings (encompassing all skill levels and departments) in the tech industry and connects hiring companies with hundreds of the area’s top talent across functional areas and levels of expertise. visitraleigh.com TASTE OF CHINA: CHINESE FOOD AND CULTURE FESTIVAL October 6, 11:30am–6pm 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh The festival features delicious Chinese food, traditional arts, and live performances at Bicentennial Plaza. visitraleigh.com DRACULA October 11–28 2 E. South Street, Raleigh Hauntingly theatrical and seductively beautiful, this program will have you on the edge of your seat. carolinaballet.com

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N.C. STATE CAPITOL FOUNDATION OYSTER ROAST October 12, 7–11pm 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh The State Capitol Foundation invites you to participate in their annual Oyster Roast on the grounds of the N.C. State Capitol. Proceeds from this event, which will feature oysters and shrimp, side dishes, beer and wine, music by The Embers, will benefit the ongoing education and preservation programs at the Capitol. ncstatecapitol.org/oyster-roast DOWNTOWN RALEIGH FOOD TRUCK RODEO October 14, noon–6pm Fayetteville Street, Raleigh A half-mile of food trucks and restaurants spread out over 11 city blocks in downtown Raleigh. downtownraleighfoodtruckrodeo.com RUN FOR THEIR LIVES October 20, 7:30–11am 8431 Garvey Drive, Raleigh Lace up your kicks with SAFE Haven for Cats for the 6th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K to raise money for homeless cats. safehavenforcats.org

33RD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RALEIGH October 26–28 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh More than 50 ethnic groups will be represented at the 33rd Annual International Festival of Raleigh, which will include food from around the world, nonstop stage performances, world beer tasting, bands, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations, dance demonstrations, cultural booths, and bazaars. visitraleigh.com STONE SOUP SUPPER November 13, 6:15–8:30pm 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh Stone Soup Supper is back for its 14th year in a row, with more chefs than ever before! Enjoy soups from 20 local chefs while shopping unique pottery pieces from The Triangle Potters Guild. Watch as celebrity judges sip and slurp their way to picking the “Soup-erior” chef.

Join in on the competition by voting on your favorite chef, too! urbanmin.org

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BISHOPS CUTS / COLOR GRAND OPENING On June 21st, Bishops Cuts / Color welcomed over 200 people to their new location at The Dillon in downtown Raleigh for a grand opening party. The unisex hair shop invited guests to check out their new space, which includes a large, one-of-a-kind mural from local artist Lisa Gaither.

Guests were then hosted on the ninth floor Sky Terrace of The Dillon with snacks, a DJ, open bar, photo booth, and amazing downtown views. Bishops is now open seven days a week for all of your hair care needs! Bishops.co, @bishops.dillon on Instagram.

MYRA’S ANGELS FOUNDATION AT KENDRA SCOTT On August 18th, Kendra Gives Back, a philanthropy project of jewelry designer Kendra Scott, donated 20% of all proceeds for the day to Myra’s Angels Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports homeless and foster children in transition. The event, held at the Kendra Scott store in North Hills, allowed patrons to purchase a custom-designed Myra’s Angels piece, personalize their own piece, or select from many fabulous and inspiring Kendra Scott creations throughout the store. All donations to the foundation go directly toward providing bags filled with essential items for these local children in need.

ZENN PLASTIC SURGERY OPENS IN BRIER CREEK Friends, family, and happy patients celebrated the opening of Zenn Plastic Surgery in Brier Creek. Dr. Michael Zenn, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is proud to have his own boutique private practice after spending the last 20+ years at UNC and Duke. Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, Zenn Plastic Surgery brings world-class plastic surgery to the Triangle.

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‘CUE FOR CALI ‘Cue for Cali, a fundraiser supporting wildfire relief for Napa and Sonoma Counties in California, was held on June 15th at Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center. Winemakers from these regions have been steadfast supporters of Triangle Wine Experience, Frankie Lemmon School’s biggest fundraiser. Nearly 300 people enjoyed barbecue from James Beard winner Rodney Scott and semifinalist Sam Jones. Vansana Nolitha of Brewery Bhavana provided the beer. California winemakers, Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr; Guy and Judy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards; and Steve Reynolds of Reynolds Family Winery flew in from California and generously provided the wine, which was specially blended for the event. ‘Cue raised over $100,000, which will be split between the Napa Valley Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sonoma County.

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TWEENS & TECHNOLOGY Midtown-based marketing firm T&T Creative Group held their annual Tweens & Technology summer camp at the Garner Optimist Club. Over 30 elementary school children attended for free and learned how to code. Each camper also received a new computer!

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PARTNERS WITH A PURPOSE Davis & Pyle Plastic Surgery partnered with The Flourish Market to raise money for Raleigh-based nonprofit Help One Now. There were bites from Carroll’s Kitchen, floral arrangements from The English Garden, amazing raffles, and a great time had by all. Genuinely, partners with a purpose.

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DADDY-DAUGHTER DAY AT PLUM The Stylists at PLUM love anything that encourages strength in relationships. Their Daddy-Daughter event was the perfect bonding experience where dads went out of their comfort zones to learn techniques to give their little girls picture-perfect styles.

STEVEN SHELL LIVING CELEBRATES ONE YEAR Steven Shell Living just celebrated a very successful One Year Anniversary! The retail furniture store is located in the Shopping Hub of Cameron Village. The 25,000 square foot flagship store located in Charleston, SC just celebrated five years with a huge expansion. Steven Shell Living is more than just a great furniture store! Born in London Enjoyed Around the World.

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HERITAGE URGENT & PRIMARY CARE, PLLC Now open and offering extended hours, acute and emergent care, as well as primary care services.

13271 Strickland Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27613 HeritageUrgentCare.com

BARTACO IN NORTH HILLS Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. bartaco offers specialty cocktails crafted with fresh-squeezed juices, beer out of a bottle or can, and hand-held foods delivered on metal trays. The rustic design complements the spirited bold and bright flavors of bartaco’s eclectic menu. The stylish ambience, cocktails, and freshly prepared tacos and “not tacos” create an unforgettable experience.

DISCOVER THE LASH LOUNGE The Lash Lounge specializes in safe and customized eyelash extensions. Their exclusive technique tailors a perfect design for each individual’s unique eye shape using a custom-built mapping system. They offer both classic lashes and multi-volume lash extensions, using only premium synthetic material that is curled to imitate a natural lash. The Lash Lounge’s eyelash extensions provide a rich-looking appearance that eliminates the need for mascara, giving you a low-maintenance beauty routine. Join them for their grand opening on September 20th. Check out TheLashLounge.com for details.

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BISHOPS CUTS / COLOR Bishops Cuts / Color, where people of all genders and ages are welcome and accepted, is on the way to being Raleigh’s boldest one-stop hair shop with its recent opening downtown at The Dillon. Offering a full menu of cuts, color, and facial hair grooming, the shop will empower local residents to feel more confident in their individuality. À la carte services, unisex pricing, an unpretentious staff, and affordable prices ensure selfcare is accessible at Bishops.

Open seven days a week for walk-in hair care. Stop by the shop or check in online at Bishops.co.

BONOBOS NOW OPEN IN NORTH HILLS

Bonobos is an e-commerce clothing brand focused on delivering great fit for every man while also encouraging them to be their best selves as individuals. Their website comes to life through brickand-mortar locations, also known as Guideshops, that allow customers to try on clothes in every fit, size, and color before purchasing.

Items are then delivered to the consumer’s door one to seven business days later.

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A B S T RAC T F O U R A RT I S T:

ELEANOR SCOTT DAVIS

“This piece was inspired by an aerial view of coastal North Carolina, where the line between water and

An abstract expressionist who uses a variety of mediums to create works of art that are bold, colorful, and rich in texture, Davis studied studio art and English at Wake Forest University then earned an M.F.A. in creative writing, with a concentration in poetry. She is attracted to the way abstract art, like a poem, is left open to interpretation. Originally from eastern North Carolina, she lives in Raleigh with her husband, Hill, and their three daughters—ages 4, 3, and 9 months.

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