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PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE | COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY | TMJ TREATMENT
For over 30 years, Dr. Brent L. Blaylock
has been a trusted dentist in Durham. Continuing education is important to Dr. Blaylock, and he has completed many courses in the principles of complete dentistry. His focus has been identifying and treating problems with the TMJ and occlusion, and the impact of oral inflammation and disease on the heart and rest of the body.
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A Refreshing Take
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ummertime in Durham means seeking out what’s cool – sweat cascades down our backs like condensation drips off our wine and cocktail glasses or pints of beer. Those thirst-quenching moments of relief, whether over shared plates of charcuterie, food truck fare or otherwise, are what defines this season. Starting on page 46, we highlight five new bars that provide such an experience – we hope to see you, drink in hand, at one of these hip spots soon. After months of the ever-present stifling heat, we’re looking ahead to the fall when our local arts scene ramps up with festivals, concerts and more. You can find our guide to the Bull City’s top events, plus brief profiles on several creative influencers in our community, starting on page 32. I encourage you to get involved in their projects in one way or another – volunteer at CenterFest, take a class at Delores Pottery and Studios or watch the feature film “Where the Crawdads Sing,” the documentary “Beyond Sight: The Making of enVISION” and Cornelio Campos’ episode on PBS North Carolina’s “Visibly Speaking” series. In fact, the rest of this issue shares ideas on ways to support our community over the coming months, whether it’s attending a Museum of Durham History “Dining Out in Durham” dinner (pg. 56), grabbing a meal from the superstar team at a restaurant that’s recently reopened after being closed for two years (pg. 50) or getting acquainted with our public school system’s renowned outdoor learning center (pg. 60). And, for that last taste of summer, we recommend trying the African-inspired flavors of Auntie’s Ice Cream. Auntie’s owner and self-starter Samantha Kotey is working her way into the Bull City’s freezers, one pint at a time. Hers is an enterprising tale that we’ve heard around these parts before. But, this one is just oh, so sweet – read it on page 54.
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TH E COVER Photo by John Michael Simpson The Dubrovnik hors d’oeuvre with shaved Parmesan, pistachios, shungiku and chili Demerara on watermelon radish; the Apéritif and Violet, You’re Turning Violet! cocktails; and a glass of Borghese pinot grigio at Apéritif in University Hill.