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preserving natural areas, creating open spaces and greenways, conserving water and developing energy efficient, environmentally safe and healthy homes, workplaces and shopping areas. East West Partners provides the community at large with a mix of lifestyle options by designing and building mixed-used communities where people can live, work, shop, play and relax. All of this designed with the intent to enhance the quality of life of our residents and the community by providing more time for what matters most. Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, East West Partners’ major markets include the Research Triangle and Charlotte. As a responsible member of the community, we support local, regional and statewide community needs. Our employees and our neighborhoods give back much to the community.
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the good life
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Chances are, if you’re only in town for a few days of sightseeing, you’ll catch yourself daydreaming about moving here. Maybe you’ve already thought about it. Maybe you’re shoring up details about your planned relocation on this trip. It’s a special thing to produce a Visitors & Relocation Guide for one of the most desirable areas in the country. Chapel Hill and its adjacent towns are creative, progressive, innovative, educated. Our communities are quirky yet quaint. International but hyperlocal. As a region, we meet so many of the crucial requirements: Great weather. Family friendly. Health care that’s second to none. Stellar schools. Safe, charming, relatively inexpensive. The list goes on. But beyond these big items on your list of considerations, you’ve probably also given priority to top-notch cuisine, creative arts performances, recreational opportunities and continuing education prospects. Check, check, check and check. As you stroll down Franklin Street, experiencing the energy on UNC game day, sipping a beer at Top of the Hill or taking in a new exhibit at FRANK Gallery, you’ll get a feel for the high quality of life offered here. Whether you’re finding a new start in a new home or just vacationing for a few days, you’re in for a treat. CHM
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YOUR GO-TO SOURCES Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 104 S. Estes Dr. 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin St. 919-968-2060 visitchapelhill.org
UNC Visitors’ Center (at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center) 250 E. Franklin St. 919-962-1630 unc.edu/visitors
ON THE COVER Tar Heel basketball photo by Jeffrey A. Camarati, Director of Photography, UNC Athletic Communications. Ballerina photo courtesy of Carolina Ballet. All other cover images by Briana Brough.
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LETTER FROM OUR VP OF CONTENT Why this area checks off everything on her list
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AREA AUTHORS Books that prove our town is something to write home about GETTING AROUND Downtown parking guide and local lingo, decoded
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WELCOME HOME Author Stephanie Elizondo Griest on her experience moving here
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DAY TRIPPER Durham, Hillsborough and Pittsboro are just a short drive away
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THE ULTIMATE CHAPEL HILL CHECKLIST Must-see attractions and experiences
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THE RELOCATORS Tales of a trailing spouse
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BUSINESS RESOURCES A look at three impressive local endeavors
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A complete guide to area eateries A SCENE-STEALING FOOD SCENE An ode to our culinary obsession A FULL PLATE A list of food events not to be missed
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ANNUAL EVENTS A full calendar of can’t-miss happenings
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OUR REAL ESTATE MARKET Q&A with a Realtor, and where to buy new homes
112 LODGING GUIDE Hotels, motels and B&Bs 118 DESTINATION WEDDING Top 9 reasons to get married here 120 TREAT YOURSELF A listing of spas and salons 124 WORK IT OUT A directory of fitness and wellness centers
THE BEST OF CHAPEL HILL AWARDS Results from our annual reader poll
126 TAKE CARE UNC Health Care has a tradition of excellence
60 ZOOM IN Some of our favorite photos from the past year
130 PEARLY WHITES Our Top Dentists
68 OUR UNIVERSITY A tour of UNC, notable alumni and how to get tickets to games
138 CHOOSING CHAPEL HILL A guide to Continuing Care Retirement Communities
76 LOCAL PANTRY A few of our favorite food items
148 IN THE CLASSROOM A directory of area schools
78 OUR FARMERS’ MARKETS A guide that covers Orange, Durham and Chatham counties
160 SNAPSHOTS Scenes from Instagram
VISIT THE CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - ONLINE OR IN PERSON - TO: • Connect with a REALTOR • Find local businesses • Pick up or download information and guides
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LOCAL LIT
AMAZING PLACE: WHAT NORTH CAROLINA MEANS TO WRITERS By Various Contributors UNC Press uncpress.unc.edu, $20 Edited by Marianne Gingher and featuring local authors like Bland Simpson, Belle Boggs and Wells Tower, the collection moves geographically from the mountains through the Piedmont to the sound country, with brilliantly crafted stories that range from quirky to deeply poignant. (Read an excerpt on page 18.)
CHAPEL HILL FOOD LOVER’S GUIDE 2013 By Moreton Neal Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau, $11.99 visitchapelhill.org The co-founder of La Residence restaurant on Rosemary Street provides a candid review of her best finds in town.
GOODNIGHT CAROLINA By Missy Julian Fox and Marie Myers Lloyd; illustrated by Elaine O’Neil McDonald & Associates, $19.95 goodnightcarolina.com This colorful children’s book is something of a lyrical love letter to the town. (And look for their other book, Road Trip Carolina!)
area authors
These books prove our town is something to write home about
A Southern University Town in Prose & Poetry Introduction by Daniel Wallace
CARRBORO By David A. Otto and Richard Ellington Arcadia Publishing, $21.99 arcadiapublishing.com A visual history from Carrboro’s early mill town roots to its reputation today as a hub of progressiveness and diversity.
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THE TOWN AND GOWN ARCHITECTURE OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, 1795-1975 By M. Ruth Little UNC Press, $28.95 uncpress.unc.edu A look at the earliest architecture of the town and the campus, and how these structures have evolved over time.
REMEMBERING CHAPEL HILL By Valarie Schwartz The History Press, $21.99 historypress.net Through stories of some of Chapel Hill’s most notable residents, local newspaper columnist Schwartz celebrates the people who cherish the Southern Part of Heaven.
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27 VIEWS OF HILLSBOROUGH By Various Contributors Eno Publishers, $15.95 enopublishers.org Through fiction, essays and poetry, 27 authors including Michael Malone and Jill McCorkle tell the story of the town they call home.
27 VIEWS OF CHAPEL HILL By Various Contributors Eno Publishers, $16.50 enopublishers.org More than two dozen writers– from Sacrificial Poets’ Will McInerney to Crook’s Corner’s Bill Smith – express what makes this town one of a kind.
FOOD LOVERS’ GUIDE TO RALEIGH, DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL By Johanna Kramer Globe Pequot Press, $14.95 globepequot.com The inside scoop on everything from the area’s best culinary places spots to the farmers’ markets and food events. CHM
GETTING AROUND
downtown parking guide CARRBORO
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Cameron/Graham Street Lot (602 W. Cameron St.) • Available after 5pm & weekends
2 Graham Street Lot (108 S. Graham St.) • Available after 6pm & weekends $1.50/hr; Free after 8pm
14 Rosemary/Columbia Lot (100 E. Rosemary St.) • 75 cents/half-hour accepting cash & credit
3 427 West Franklin Lot (next to Lantern Restaurant) • Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max)
15 CVS Parking Deck (103 E. Rosemary St.) • $2/hr, $4/night, $6/day
4 Courtyard Lot (access from South Roberson Street) • Free after 8pm • $1.50/hr (4 hour max)
16 Porthole Alley Lot (behind 123 E. Franklin St.) • Available after 5pm & weekends
5 415 West Franklin Lot (next to 411 West) • Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max) 6 West Franklin Valet (400 W. Franklin St.) • Mon-Sat, 5-9pm • Free to participating restaurants; $5 for others 7
440 South Lot (400 W. Rosemary St.) • Available after 5pm & weekends
8 440 North Lot (401 W. Rosemary St.) • Available after 5pm (not available 9pm-6am, Fri-Sat) 9 UNC Development Lot (307 W. Rosemary St.) • Available after 5pm 10 Mallette Street Lot (106 Mallette St.) • Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr 11 140 West Parking Garage (access at 201 W. Rosemary St.) • $1.00/hr 12 West Rosemary Lot (104 W. Rosemary St.) • Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max)
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17 BB&T Bank Lot (143 E. Rosemary St.) • Available after 6pm 18 Swain Lot (access on East Cameron Avenue) • Available after 5pm & weekends 19 Wallace Parking Deck (150 E. Rosemary St.) • 50 cents/half-hour accepting cash & credit 20 Morehead Planetarium Lot (250 E. Franklin St.) • $1.50/hr METERED PARKING • Free after 6pm & all day Sunday • $1.50/hr accepting cash & credit (2 hour max) All lots are free on Sunday except the Morehead Planetarium & 140 West Garage All paid lots accept coin and card For more details, visit parkonthehill.com
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GETTING AROUND
LEARN THE LINGO
Interpreting common local references Airport Road The former name of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Longtime Chapel Hillians still reference it when giving directions.
DIRECTIONS FROM CHAPEL HILL 501
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Dean Dome The Dean E. Smith Center houses the home court of the UNC men’s basketball team. Eastgate The Shops at Eastgate is an outdoor shopping center located right before Franklin Street and U.S. 15-501 merge heading toward Durham. Its shops include casual restaurants, a Trader Joe’s, clothing and accessories stores and a few services (a gas station and a dry cleaner).
To get to Raleigh (and RDU airport) Use I-40 to the east (Mebane, Burlington and Greensboro are to the west).
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Chatham While Chapel Hill and Carrboro are in Orange County, Chatham County is immediately south. The drive along U.S. 15-501 into Chatham County includes a few prominent developments. Residents of its county seat, Pittsboro, and nearby Jordan Lake often incorporate Chapel Hill into their lifestyle – and vice-versa.
Fordham Boulevard As U.S. 15-501 crosses over Mt. Carmel Church Road just south of downtown, it becomes Fordham Boulevard. Fordham continues, crosses over N.C. 54 and then merges with Franklin Street before entering the Durham city limits and becoming Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard. Franklin Street Chapel Hill’s main drag, divided into East and West by Columbia Street in the heart of town.
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Meadowmont A mixed-use community. The main retail village includes a grocery store, banks, boutiques (including one for your dog!) and restaurants for everybody – a burger joint, a pizza spot, a cafe, a coffee shop and one of the nicest restaurants in town.
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Ramses Named after the star of the 1922 football team Jack Merritt’s nickname “the battering ram,” UNC’s mascot is a ram.
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Southern Village Another mixed-use residential and retail community with a movie theater, a community-owned cooperative grocery market and a large green space with a weekly farmers’ market and frequent events.
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Kenan Kenan Memorial Stadium is the home of the Tar Heels’ football team.
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Tar Heels North Carolina is “The Tar Heel State,” and the nickname has two possible origins. One story is that back during the Revolutionary War, the British troops discovered their feet covered with tar and some say North Carolinians dumped it in the river to slow down the army. An alternate explanation is that during the Civil War, North Carolina soldiers threatened to stick tar on the heels of other states’ retreating soldiers. General Robert E. Lee reportedly praised them saying, “God bless the Tar Heel boys!” TOPO Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery is on the corner of Franklin and Columbia Streets. It occupies the building’s top floor, and the large outdoor patio is renowned for views of town. Triangle Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and their interconnecting roads and communities. University Place Formerly known as University Mall (or U-Mall), University Place has restaurants, a movie theater and stores, including locally iconic Southern Season. YoPo Franklin Street’s first frozen yogurt spot, The Yogurt Pump, is still a favorite.
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Meet our Surgeons DaviD E. Frost, DDs, Ms Dr. Frost is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University and dental graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Fellow. Dr. Frost is board certified and has served as President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southeastern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation and of the Board of Directors of Health Volunteers Overseas. He has volunteered and led surgical groups in Nepal, India, Chile, Peru, Cuba and Vietnam. Dr. Frost served as National Civilian Consultant to the Surgeon General for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for the US Air Force. He has published over sixty scientific articles and books and is on the editorial board of two major journals.
DEbra M. sacco, DMD, MD Dr. Sacco is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one year internship in general surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interests encompass orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone graft reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis for implant therapy. Dr. Sacco is board certified and has been an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She lectures at the UNC School of Denistry in their physical diagnosis course.
brian vanDErsEa, DDs Dr. Vandersea earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his dental degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, Dr. Vandersea completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Currently he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC, and is a consultant oral surgeon for the Duke University athletic department. Dr. Vandersea’s clinical interests include orthognathic surgery, dental implants, and facial trauma. He has collaborated with several of his OMSA colleagues to publish chapters in multiple oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
anDrEw t. ruvo, DMD, MD Dr. Ruvo received his undergraduate degree from Penn State, his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC and from that experience developed a wide range of clinical interests including orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, and oral rehabilitation through dental implants. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Ruvo has authored and co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with some of his OMSA colleagues and contributes to the education of future dentists through lectures at the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Ruvo is married to his college sweetheart, who has supported him throughout his academic and professional journey, and together they enjoy raising their four beautiful daughters.
aDaM D. sErlo, DMD, MD Dr. Serlo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Serlo then completed his resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. During his training he received his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery internship. Dr. Serlo’s interests include orthognathic surgery, pathology, bone grafting, dental implants and facial trauma. Dr. Serlo serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC Chapel Hill. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
For more than 50 years,
the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates has been trusted to provide specialized care in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Sanford communities. Our five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the highest quality of patient care with the latest diagnostic and treatment tools available to assure patient safety and comfort. Drs. Frost, Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo and Serlo practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. Our practice also specializes in: dental implants, bone grafting, facial trauma, and oral pathology.
PROCEDURES DEntal iMplants • bonE GraFtinG • wisDoM tEEth Facial trauMa • corrEctivE Jaw surGEry • prE-prosthEtic surGEry oral patholoGy • slEEp apnEa
WWW.OMSANC.COM CHAPEL HILL 501 EastownE DrivE, suitE 110 ChapEl hill 27514 919.929.2196
DURHAM 2823 north DukE strEEt Durham 27704 919.479.0707
SANFORD 109 DEnnis DrivE sanforD 27330 919.775.1615
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
needto-know numbers RELOCATION INFORMATION
Bus Travel
Taxis
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce: 919-967-7075
Greyhound Bus Terminal (Durham): 919-687-4800
Chapel Hill Taxi & Shuttle: 919-933-9595
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce: 919-732-8156
VISITOR INFORMATION Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau: 919-968-2060
Tar Heel Taxi: 919-933-1255
Local Transit
Taxi Taxi of Raleigh: 919-333-3333
Chapel Hill Transit: 919-969-4900
Triangle Taxis: 919-357-1085
Triangle Transit: 919-485-7433 Orange Public Transit: 919-245-2008
Train Travel
UNC Point-to-Point: 919-962-7867
Amtrak Station (Durham): 919-956-7932
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
UNC Visitors’ Center: 919-962-1630
Chapel Hill Town Hall: 919-968-2743
POLICE INFORMATION *always dial 911 in the case of an emergency Chapel Hill PD: 919-968-2760 Carrboro PD: 919-918-7397
ORANGE COUNTY STATS
Carrboro Town Hall: 919-942-8541
The population is 140,420. The population is projected to be 192,243 by the year 2030.
Orange County Clerk of Court: 919-967-4523
N.C. District Attorney: 919-644-4600 Orange County Government Offices: 919-732-8181 Orange County Register of Deeds: 919-245-2675
Orange County Sheriff: 919-245-2900
Chapel Hill Fire: 919-968-2781 Carrboro Fire-Rescue: 919-918-7347 Orange Rural Fire: 919-732-7911
HEALTH CARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES UNC Health Care/Hospitals: 919-966-4131 Urgent Care Facilities
N.C. License Plate Agency: 919-942-4972
40,411 people live outside of Orange County and drive in for work. 37,851 people live in Orange County and drive out of the county for work. 19,698 people live in Orange County and work in Orange County.
UNC Urgent Care: 919-957-6610 The Family Doctor: 919-968-1985 Orange County Health: 919-245-2400 Orange County Emergency Services: 919-245-6100
TRANSPORTATION Air Travel Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 919-840-2123 Automobile Travel AAA (Emergency Road Service): 1-800-222-4357
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Orange County Board of Elections: 919-245-2350 (Voter Registration)
1,432 homes were sold in 2014. The average closing price was $329,927.
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$38,611
$52,339 per capita personal income of adults in 2013, compared to $38,611 in North Carolina.
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55.8% of Orange County adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 28.8% of the rest of the country.
Orange County Tax Administration: 919-245-2100 CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 2015 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY REPORT
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
N.C. License Examiners: 919-929-4161
LIBRARIES Orange County Main Library: 919-245-2525 Chapel Hill Public Library: 919-968-2777 Carrboro Branch Library: 919-969-3006 Carrboro Cybrary: 919-918-7387
PARKS AND RECREATION Chapel Hill: 919-968-2784 Carrboro: 919-918-7364 Orange County: 919-245-2660
SCHOOLS Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools: 919-967-8211 Orange County Schools: 919-732-8126 UNC Operator: 919-962-2211 William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education: 919-962-3000
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ACCOLADES “A charming college town” that shares “a love of live music, a range of new drinking spots, and sophisticated dining options” with neighboring Carrboro.
Top 100 Best Places to Live – Livability
One of Ten Most Relaxed Small Cities
– The New York Times
–Movoto
One of Ten Best College Towns for People Who Aren’t In College
Fourth Best Place for STEM Grads
– Condé Nast Traveler
36th Best Places to Live 2014 – Money Magazine
– NerdWallet
One of Four Slam-Dunk College Towns – National Geographic
Ninth Most Educated Place in America
11th of 100 Most Affordable Places in America
– NerdWallet
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Durham Tech Orange County Campus: 919-536-7238 Orange County Skills Development Center: 919-969-3032
UTILITIES Time Warner Cable: 919-595-4892 OWASA: 919-968-4421 PSNC Energy: 1-877-776-2427 Duke Energy: 1-800-777-9898
TRASH COLLECTION Town of Chapel Hill: 919-969-5100 Town of Carrboro: 919-918-7425 Orange County Solid Waste Management: 919-968-2788
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Orange County Economic Development Commission: 919-245-2325 Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership: 919-967-9440 Chapel Hill Economic Development: 919-969-5010 Carrboro Economic & Community Development: 919-918-7319
OTHER SERVICES Orange County Animal Services: 919-942-7387 Orange County Department of Social Services: 919-968-2000 (Chapel Hill); 919-245-2800 (Hillsborough) U.S. Post Office: 919-929-9892 (Chapel Hill); 919-732-3986 (Hillsborough)
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WELCOME HOME Emily Wasik, Alexis Allston and Divya Agarwal, all 18, hang out on Chapel Hill’s iconic Franklin Street.
a sense of place The Margaret Shuping Fellow of Creative Nonfiction at UNC on finding a home – and an abundance of stories – in Chapel Hill
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Stephanie Elizondo Griest is the author of the award-winning travel memoirs Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana and Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines, the guidebook 100 Places Every Woman Should Go and a forthcoming book of essays about the U.S. borderlands.
a calmer life, a nourishing life, one that would restore instead of deplete. And also delight: Every day, it seemed, I found a new source of happiness. The way men young and old called me “Ma’am” and women called me “Honey.” The way any patch of green was good enough for a garden, and the way each plant wore a little name tag. The way waitresses always asked if I wanted grits or biscuits with that. The way strangers parted on the bus: “You have yo’self a good day now!” The fried catfish on the breakfast menu and the fried green tomatoes on the dinner menu. The mammoth butterflies delicately sipping nectar. The abundance of bike trails. The hand-plucked music that spilled from backyards and garages and porches. The deer that, when you stood still, emerged from the trees. The stories and the laughter that inspired even more stories. One morning, I woke up worrying this state might make me a little too soft, that I’d lose my urban edge. I like to write about things like drug trafficking and human smuggling: Where do butterflies fit in that? But then I tuned in WUNC and discovered I could get arrested
at the capital that very afternoon if I wanted, along with hundreds of others at the weekly Moral Monday demonstrations. I logged onto Facebook and saw that I could caravan up to Washington for the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic march, or — if 18
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that wasn’t possible — participate in one of thirteen rallies being held across the state. From there I followed links to the North Carolina Justice Center, the Durham Immigrant Solidarity Committee and El Pueblo. Before I knew it, my fingers had
curled into note-taking position. As a travel writer, place is my chief muse
– its legends, its issues, its people. Yet I have never written about a place while still a resident of it. I wrote my first book, a travel memoir about Russia, China and Cuba, while ensconced in my childhood bedroom in Texas. My Mexico memoir sprung from a succession of art colonies in New York, Nebraska, Arkansas and Texas. I
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started a book about silence in Barcelona, and another about the Texas/Mexico borderland while roaming around the New York/Canada borderland. Part of the reason is circumstantial: As someone who constantly changes locations but writes at a glacial pace, I simply never catch up to writing about where I actually am. I take mad notes, reams of them, while my boots are on the ground, but I don’t spin them into stories until I’m thousands of miles away. I have come to relish the distance this system brings, as it enables me to make sense of the particular time I spent in the particular place. Otherwise, I’d probably step onto the street each morning and realize everything I had written the night before was wrong. Yet I could be living in North Carolina for years to come. Decades, even. Nomadism could be ending right here, right now, and while I find this terrifying, it is also immensely relieving. Because when I think back to that awful morning that precipitated this move, I realize that my compulsion wasn’t just to find a source of income, but to find a source of home. And while I still haven’t figured out what this home will ultimately look like – whether I’ll fill it with a man and children or pets and plants or maybe just books and me – I am profoundly grateful to have a home (and a bed with a headboard) of my own in such a magical place. So here I am, one month into my Carolinian adventure, the first place I’ve ever visited without a return ticket. What stories will I find here; which scenes will I recreate? Time to step out and find out. CHM Excerpted from “No Man Nomad No More” by Stephanie Elizondo Griest from Amazing Place: What North Carolina Means to Writers, edited by Marianne Gingher. Copyright © 2015 by the University of North Carolina Press. Used by permission of the publisher. uncpress.unc.edu
WORTH THE DRIVE The Durham Bulls Athletic Park opened in 1995 in downtown Durham. Look for the Snorting Bull directly above the Blue Monster in left field – it was modeled after the bull in the movie Bull Durham.
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t’s easy to jump in your car for a short drive through downtown Durham without a second thought. But if a sign saying your destination is a four-minute walk away catches your eye, you might just leave the car in park. That’s the goal of Walk [Your City], a Raleigh-based initiative that’s making its mark on the Bull City. “We are all on the go and often forget that our destination may be only steps away,” says Kim Blair, director of community relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, which supports the initiative. “Realizing you can take a short walk, rather than hop into the car in Durham and Raleigh, is one way we can help our neighbors make healthier choices about how they get around.” The idea is simple. Walk [Your City] team members, city staff and community members work together to pick the best locations for “street signs for people.” Each sign displays a straightforward message informing passersby how far away popular destinations are, whether it’s a 15-minute walk to a beautiful jogging track or a two-minute walk
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to drinks or cupcakes. By getting people to think in minutes rather than miles, the implementers of Walk [Your City] hope to help Durhamites and visitors alike set off on foot more frequently. The signs also have QR codes that walkers can scan with their smartphones to access walking or biking directions to their destination, making it even easier to enjoy everything downtown has to offer without starting the car. Downtown Durham Inc. President Geoff Durham says the initiative will be healthy for business as well. “During downtown’s rapid growth, the pedestrian has become increasingly valuable to reducing road congestion and providing dropin customers for our businesses,” he says. “These signs are a great way to inform and encourage people to park once and enjoy their time in downtown Durham on foot.” Look for the first couple rounds of Durham signs on West Main Street, Hunt Street, East Chapel Hill Street and a few others. Visit walkyourcity.org for more info. – Rachel Herzog
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WORTH THE DRIVE
HILLSBOROUGH Population 6,388
PHOTO BY BRIANA BROUGH
How to Get There It’s about a 20- to 24-minute drive from downtown Chapel Hill. Use N.C. 86 to the north or pop on I-40 West.
DURHAM Population 246,722 How to Get There It’s about a 24to 27-minute drive from downtown Chapel Hill taking 15-501 North. Fun Facts • The 1988 movie Bull Durham starring Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner about the Durham Bulls baseball team was filmed partly in town. • Nationally renowned roaster Counter Culture Coffee is headquartered in Durham. Try a cup in Chapel Hill at Crook’s Corner or all over the Bull City at places like Parker and Otis. Don’t Miss Rise Biscuits & Donuts for an ever-changing menu filled with handmade and hand-rolled goodies; Watts Grocery for seasonal contemporary American cooking; Fullsteam Brewery for plow-topint beer and games in a laid-back environment; Durham Bulls Athletic Park for baseball and family fun; American Tobacco Trail for walking, running or biking on a scenic pathway.
William Kirkland built his plantation home, Ayr Mount, in 1815, and it still stands today wonderfully preserved.
A Hillsborough Stroll
Fun Facts • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the downtown historic district features more than 100 homes, churches and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Many writers including Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle and Frances Mayes lmost two decades ago, somebody have made their home in Hillsborough. floated the idea of transforming the Eno Don’t Miss Panciuto for James River’s banks into public walking and Beard-nominated chef/owner Aaron hiking trails. After years of town planning, Vandemark’s Italian cuisine; The the idea finally became reality in fall 2014 with Wooden Nickel Pub for wings and the opening of a 1.8-mile section of trail dubbed craft beer; Matthew’s Chocolates for the Riverwalk. It’s one leg of the Mountainsmelt-in-your-mouth treats and gelato; to-Sea Trail, more than 600 miles of hiking Ayr Mount (above) for all the history paths spanning from one end of our state to the of a 200-year-old home; Riverwalk other. to enjoy the views from the urban While we may consider Hillsborough quaint, greenway. the Riverwalk is actually one of the most urban stretches of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and the first section of it built in Orange County. You can enter the Riverwalk at Gold Park, a town plot, River Park, a county space or at its main entrance downtown. Already, young students using the path as an outdoor classroom and office employees stretching their legs fill the corridor by day, and runners, walkers and bikers by evening and night. Need another reason to visit? Local artist Patrick Dougherty has built a massive natural art installation along the Riverwalk. Patrick’s known worldwide for his “stickwork,” or huge structures created entirely out of trees and branches. The end result is sort of akin to a fantasy tree house for grown-ups – something you simply have to see to understand. Patrick’s installations last a few years so you have until 2018 to catch it, though we say there’s no reason to wait. – Jessie Ammons
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“The town has changed so much,” says Fair Game’s Chris Jude. “It’s great to see the new businesses and creative folks – good bakeries, coffee shops. And now we have liquor.”
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ith grapes from the Haw River Valley, apples from Henderson, peaches from the Sandhills, sorghum from Silk Hope and Denton, and sugar cane from South Carolina, Fair Game Beverage Company – our state’s 13th distillery – takes drinking local very seriously. Fair Game’s first four fortified wines were released in June 2014. An unfortified wine was released last January, and in March 2015, the company’s apple brandy and No’Lasses sorghum spirit became available in ABC stores. (Made from a combination of both molassesstyle sorghum syrup and fresh-pressed sorghum juice created from Carolina- and Tennessee-grown sorghum, the latter is aged for six months in a combination of new toasted and used bourbon American oak barrels.) Both spirits sell for $32.95 for a 750-milliliter bottle. Fair Game produced fewer than 500 cases in 2015. “I’m trying to build up inventory,” says Chris Jude, head distiller. “Everything we release is aged.” At about 17% alcohol, the fortified wines – including the Tipper Apple Wine, the Two Step White and the Tipper Scuppernong – comprise about two-thirds of Fair Game’s sales. “It’s both easier and more direct to sell them in North Carolina,” Chris says. You can find them in town at Carrboro Beverage Company or Glasshalfull. – Andrea Griffith Cash
PITTSBORO Population 3,829 How to Get There It’s about a 26- to 28-minute drive from downtown Chapel Hill taking 15-501 South. Fun Facts • You don’t need to head to the zoo to visit big cats – The Carolina Tiger Rescue (just east of downtown Pittsboro) has rescued more than 40 animals of eight different species including more than 20 tigers, five lions, three cougars, two bobcats and two black leopards. • Pittsboro was named for the Earl of Chatham, William Pitt.
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Don’t Miss Oakleaf for farm-to-table cuisine served in a former mill; S&T’s Soda Shoppe for ice cream cones and banana splits; nearby Jordan Lake to enjoy the great outdoors; The Orchid Gallery to pick out a beautiful plant; Chatham Historical Museum to learn more about the county just south of Orange.
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f you’ve noticed the glittering lights that spell out “ARCADE” on the rooftop of The Baxter, you’re not alone. Since its opening on Graham Street in October 2014, the bar and arcade has drawn a quarter-toting crowd split between folks hungry to reach their decades-old high score on Donkey Kong and others more familiar with Call of Duty than Q*Bert. It’s all thanks to Alex Joustra, Nick Stroud and brothers Joe and Danny Miller, who met while working together at Southern Rail. Imagined one night when they discussed what their own place would look like, they’ve now got one, decked out with video game memorabilia and a comic book-decoupaged bar top. The foursome relishes the hunt for all the original games and say one of the most satisfying parts of ownership is watching customers’ faces as they find a favorite game. Although it is a bar, The Baxter does open its doors on Sunday afternoons to all ages, since, the owners say, “It would be a shame if kids couldn’t have the same experiences.” – Jessica Stringer
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Catch an afternoon show at Morehead Planetarium Drink from the Old Well Order a Single, Double, or, if you dare, a Triple BLT at Merritt’s Store & Grill Watch your favorite band perform at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro Hike the Occoneechee trails Walk through Tar Heel Town on a UNC football game day Play your favorite old-school arcade game at The Baxter Laugh at stand-up performers at DSI Comedy Theater Spend an afternoon exploring Tar Heel hoops history at the Carolina Basketball Museum
10 Check out the local farm scene on the annual Piedmont Farm Tour (April)
11 Watch a game or Franklin Street celebrations from the balcony at Top of the Hill
12 Speaking of Top of the Hill, tour Top of the Hill Distillery downtown and taste their line of spirits
13 Eat a hot dog at the UNC baseball season opener at Boshamer Stadium
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ave Me is a new novel about love, truth and forgiveness – protagonist Daphne is reeling from the news that her husband has fallen in love with someone else. But as we read it, we couldn’t help but focus on the Chapel Hill (and Durham) references. Daphne and her husband live in an Orange County farmhouse. One character is a junior attorney whose mother is on the UNC Board of Governors. The Durham Farmers’ Market, Motorco and Duke Forest are cited. “I also mention a gas station on 15/501 heading out of Chapel Hill toward Pittsboro (at the Smith Level Road intersection) that has the best ham biscuits,” says author Kristyn Kusek Lewis, adding that she wrote much of the book at The Root Cellar and the Chapel Hill Public Library. Kristyn – who also wrote How Lucky You Are – lived in this area for 11 years, although her family recently relocated to the Washington, D.C. area. She calls the book a “love letter” to “a vibrant place filled with diverse people doing interesting things.” You can buy Save Me at Flyleaf Books, The Regulator, Letters and Parker & Otis. It’s also available online. – Andrea Griffith Cash
14 Play a round of golf at UNC’s Finley Golf Course 15 Go for a nature walk at the N.C. Botanical Garden 16 Grab a milkshake at Sutton’s on Franklin Street 17 Enjoy an evening of music outside at Fridays
on the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn (April-Oct.)
18 Have a picnic in the Coker Arboretum 19 See the caricatures of UNC icons on the walls at Spanky’s Restaurant and Bar
20 Read a book by a local author or try one set in Chapel Hill
21 Attend a Carolina Performing Arts show at Memorial Hall
22 Walk on Bolin Creek Trail, or on one of our many beautiful greenways
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Go fishing on the Eno River or kayaking along the Haw River
24 Relax on the lawn of Weaver Street Market in Carrboro
25 Head to Carrboro Day the first Sunday in May 26 Find the hidden speakeasy Peccadillo and order a cocktail 27 See Paperhand Puppet Intervention perform an outdoor show in the historic Forest Theatre (Aug.-Sept.)
28 Rush Franklin Street after a Carolina victory over Duke 29 Wait in line on a weekend morning at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen or have a late-night one at Time-Out
30 See the Beltie cows and stroll the walkable Fearrington Village
31 Celebrate the Triangle’s vibrant culinary scene at Taste the Event – April 21-23, 2016
32 View the latest exhibition at Ackland Art Museum or stroll through FRANK, an artist-owned gallery on Franklin Street
33 Pile a cone high with Carolina Crunch from Maple View Farm
34 Get a book signed by an author at Flyleaf Books chapelhillmagazine.com
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39 Catch a sunset in a secret spot
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t long last, I’ve found the best sunset-watching spot: Merritt’s Pasture. You’ve seen it – a roughly 32-acre plot of land on the east side of 15-501, which is to the right as you cross over the James Taylor Bridge heading into Chapel Hill. For years, it’s been maintained as a pasture and quietly owned by the Town of Chapel Hill. Residents in and around Morgan Creek have long used the pasture as a sort of private park, but it’s always been tricky to access without cutting through a backyard or two. In 2014, the Morgan Creek Trail greenway was completed, linking paths in Southern Village to paths near Scroggs Elementary, all the way to the pasture. Now there’s a parking lot, paved trails and two brand-new pedestrian bridges en route to the pasture; it’s quickly become a favorite for runners and bikers, as you can easily create a six-plus-mile route out of all the greenway trails. Accessing the Morgan Creek Trail parking lot closest to the pasture can be a bit tricky. If you’re merging onto Highway 54 toward Carrboro from South Columbia Street (aka from campus), you take the first left-hand turn and do a U-turn, and the lot is the first thing you’ll see on your right. If you’re traveling down 54 toward Chapel Hill, you’ll
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see a parking lot entrance on your right before you see the exit for Columbia Street/15-501/Chapel Hill. There’s new, clear signage for the Morgan Creek Trail; once you get yourself to the right vicinity, you won’t miss the turn! From the lot, it’s just under a mile down a wide paved trail to the pasture. You will be flanked by bikers, runners, dog-walkers, strollers and all sorts of other active Chapel Hillians, so prepare yourself for some hustlebustle, in the most encouraging of ways. Once you reach the pasture, though, things simmer down. Bikes are not allowed (bike racks are provided) and the wide paved trail gives way to a narrow, naturally maintained footpath. It really is a pasture, and that quiet spirit has been maintained. Walking the pasture’s perimeter will be about a milelong walk, meant more for peaceful strolls than marathon training. I encourage you, however, to veer left not long after entering the grassy plot. There’s a narrow little route evidently less-traveled, and it goes straight up a steep hill in the middle of the pasture. At the top is a single tree and a bench – and that’s the spot. From there, you have an unobstructed view of the sky, and, boy, are the sunsets glorious. - Jessie Ammons
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35 Indulge in some Southern fixins at Mama Dip’s
36 Watch an outdoor movie in the summer on the Southern Village Green
37 Go behind the scenes on a
brewery tour of Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro or Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough
38 Learn and explore with the kids at Kidzu Children’s Museum
39 Head to Chapel Hill’s most perfect sunset-viewing spot
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41 Participate in the Second Friday Artwalk
42 Tour the hottest food and drink
spots with a Taste Carolina guide
43 Shop local produce from the
Carrboro Farmers’ Market or Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
44 Don your state pride by buying a North Carolina necklace at Vespertine in Carrboro
45 Watch great sporting events
at Chapel Hill High School, East Chapel Hill High School and Carrboro High School
46 Memorize the words to James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind”
47 Camp out for a good spot
at the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenan Stadium
48 Bike around town 49 Take a relaxing turn down
Poet’s Walk at Ayr Mount in Hillsborough
50 Buy a cut of meat from Cliff’s Meat Market in Carrboro
51 Tour the old Chapel Hill Cemetery
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Take it from avid rider Anthony Pergolotti – our area is great for bike rides of every level • On a beautiful day, head out to Dairyland Road for a treat at Maple View Farm or to Saxapahaw. • Go mountain biking in Carolina North Forest. Starting from the parking lot off Seawell School Road, get lost for as long as you like on the airport or school sides. • A fun family ride idea: Ride from Carrboro to Fridays on the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn. It’s flat and easy, with bike lanes/greenways the whole way. • The good thing about an overnight is that it can be done without too much gear – and if you have a few folks, you can share the load! Start with breakfast at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, and then head to lunch in Pittsboro. From there, grab an easily packable dinner and breakfast at Chatham Marketplace and head out to Jordan Lake for camping! The lake can get busy in the summer, so you may want to make reservations (at least 24 hours before). There are some serious hills in this route, so if you are worried about your legs to start, you may want to map an alternate path based on elevation. (You can also string together a route on the American Tobacco Trail if riding with kids!) Head back to town on Sunday and celebrate those hills with a drink, lunch or dinner in Carrboro or Chapel Hill.
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Taste a true rite of spring at Crook’s Corner
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ost nights in May, right around 6 p.m., Bill Smith (left) walks out the side door of Crook’s Corner with an iced pitcher concealing a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon. The chef heads directly across the street then down a path leading to a tangle of plants and weeds that sprout from the broken asphalt of an abandoned parking lot. As he approaches a lush thicket one warm Friday night, the humid air hangs like a curtain. Step through it and you’ll be enveloped in the rich perfume of honeysuckles – an aroma so transporting that it instantly beckons forth childhood memories of pulling out the delicate stamens to reveal tiny beads of nectar. “Sometimes, when the pitcher gets full of blooms, I just like to close my eyes and breathe in the aroma,” he says, leaning in as if nosing a snifter of fine cognac. “I’m amazed every time how intense it is.” It’s not usual for this ritual to attract a crowd. This sultry night draws a young man on a bicycle who rolls in to inspect the harvest. He pauses to pull back his dreadlocks to cool his neck and ask what’s happening. “We pick these to make sorbet,” Smith says, launching into a polite speech delivered a hundred times each spring. “That’s really cool that you make something with these,” the fellow says, inhaling deeply as he surveys the seemingly endless supply of weedy blooms. “They smell so good. It must be wonderful.” It is. Smith’s honeysuckle sorbet is a true rite of spring at Crook’s Corner, the Chapel Hill landmark where whispers and hopeful online postings routinely draw room-filling crowds. Even though the recipe is posted in Smith’s celebrated 2005 book, Seasoned in the South (Algonquin Books), and available from several online links, fans prefer to enjoy it made by the hand of the master. “It’s part of town lore,” Smith says with an amused shrug and a swig of PBR. “Sometimes, when people hear it’s available, it’s like a riot in here. It’s the same with soft shell crabs. I’ve trained my staff to be clear: We will have it when we open at 5:30. No, we cannot save it for you.” – Jill Warren Lucas
52 Sip a latte with friends at Caffe Driade 60 Walk around a historic neighborhood like Gimghoul to admire the architecture 53 Browse more than 100 artists’ booths along West Franklin Street during Festifall (first Sunday in Oct.) 61 Have a great sandwich at The Root Cellar 54 Pick out gourmet gifts at Southern Season 62 Take a self-guided tour of the Civil War-era Burwell School in Hillsborough 55 Take a step back in town history at the Horace Williams House, home to Preservation Chapel Hill 63 Pick out a Carolina blue tie at Julian’s 56 Kiss your sweetheart below the Davie Poplar tree 64 Celebrate Halloween in a big way on Franklin Street on UNC’s campus 65 Shop at University Place, Shops at Eastgate and Carr Mill Mall 57 Indulge in the shrimp and grits at Crook’s Corner, then order the honeysuckle sorbet for dessert 66 Take a pottery or drawing class at The ArtsCenter 58 Rock out to a band at the Haw River Ballroom 67 Order the burger of the day at Al’s Burger Shack in Saxapahaw 68 Ring in the Christmas season with the Holiday Parade CHM 59 See a show performed by the Bouncing Bulldogs, a youth jump rope team of international acclaim
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THE RELOCATORS
Virginia Robinson and her family – husband Mark and daughters Ellie, 7, and Clara Jay, 3 – moved to Chapel Hill in 2013.
tales of a trailing spouse
If you’ve moved here for a partner’s new job, you’re not alone
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to Chapel Hill, I went to my first job interview. Horribly sleep-deprived from both travel and caring for my daughters – Ellie, who was 4, and Clara Jay, who was 4 months – I sat at the end of the world’s longest table, wearing the only dress I had unpacked and a pair of work-appropriate shoes hastily purchased the day before. I answered a slew of questions, including “Tell us about your relationship to the Triangle area.” That one was easy. Except for the preceding day and night, I had absolutely none. My family relocated to Chapel Hill when my husband, Mark, took a new job. For his hiring process, he was flown from California (where
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we used to live), put up in a nice hotel alone and ferried through his numerous meetings over two days. It was intense but focused, and we were thrilled by the job offer because it allowed us to move closer to our families and to an area that has so much to offer a couple with young kids. My interview was obviously a far cry from his. Adrenaline, chaos and a thousand-yard stare don’t often result in a person who seems hirable! Looking back, I laugh about it. But I cringe, too. Timing really is everything. When that opportunity didn’t work out, I shifted my focus to meeting the families moving into Ballentine, a new neighborhood at the time. I met Carmen Bapat next door, and she asked if I was working. I told her that we moved here because Mark was offered a position, but that I hadn’t found anything yet. I regaled her with my embarrassing tale.
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“Ah, you’re the trailing spouse,” she said knowingly. “The what?” I asked. I’d never heard the term. “The trailing spouse. Your partner gets the job, and you follow. I’m a Ph.D. student in UNC’s sociology department; we study people like you!” It was a revelation. There were so many people like me that we were a thing! And there are a lot of us in the Triangle. Because the area is a hub for academia, medicine and technology, professional opportunities abound. For some, a spouse’s career move isn’t a big deal. For example, my friend Erianne Weight moved here for a professorship, and her husband, Matt, a pilot for Delta, only needed to change the “home” airport from which he flew out. For him, the transition felt pretty seamless. However, among most of the partners we know, it seems rare for both people to secure equally satisfying jobs, and that can be stressful. Mark felt guilt for being the one running off to work while I unpacked boxes and figured out the school system. And in my mind, my daily successes seemed less impressive (I found our favorite crackers at Harris Teeter – um, congratulations to me?), and the failures seemed more ridiculous (however, I got lost finding the marshmallows). But the discovery really can be fun. While Mark was at work, and after my “Target phase” – when I would go to Target for almost everything – I began acquainting myself with our new town. It became a kind of treasure hunt. The bounty of new places, and the people I met along the way, made Chapel Hill start to feel like home. At local shops and restaurants, owners and salespeople greeted me as if we’d known each other forever, even though I was brand new. Those wonderful people included Diane Donovan and Sudi-Laura Overstreet at Thimble Pleasures, Gary Crunkleton at The Crunkleton and Al Bowers at Al’s Burger Shack. I’ll always be grateful to them for treating me like a friend when I still felt like a stranger. Eventually, moving inspired me to pursue things I hadn’t before. I joined the Triangle Modern Quilt Guild, which has helped me up my sewing game tremendously, and I decided to change paths professionally, returning to my first career – writing. I’m now the editorial assistant for Chapel Hill Magazine, Durham Magazine and this publication! It’s funny, but I think when you move, you do it twice: once to get yourself physically to the new place, and again, metaphorically, to move beyond all that life change. 38
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Each family, and each partnership, is unique, so I’m hesitant to dole out advice on how best to thrive after moving for the sake of another’s career, especially since I wasn’t always particularly graceful myself. That said, I do think it’s important to hold in your head and in your heart that to be the person who makes a new place – a new house, new people, new schools, all of it – feel like a home is not a small, insignificant role. And I’d like to join all the awesome people who were kind to me in welcoming you here. Enjoy the treasure hunt! CHM
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getting down to business Our area is home to impressive retailers, cutting-edge startups and a number of social enterprises. Here, a look at three successful endeavors.
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furniture store when a customer approached her. “She assumed I worked at [Ecko International Furnishings in Raleigh] because I knew everybody there. I never bothered to tell her I didn’t work there,” Sally recalls. “I sold her a complete bedroom’s worth of furniture.” Impressed by her sales prowess, the owner offered her a job on the spot that Sally would parlay into a store manager position. Soon, she was a regular attendee of the New York and LA gift shows and traveled to Copenhagen and Milan on modern furniture buying trips. SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,200
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home accessories. It was an accident that the 1978 UNC grad, who studied speech communications and sociology, got into retail. After two decades in the stereo business, Sally was shopping in a 40
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PULLING RANK The top seller at Sally’s store: whichever pair of earrings or necklace she’s wearing on a particular day.
‘DO YOUR OWN THING’ When Sally left Ecko in 2008, she volunteered, then worked as a national sales manager for a commercial dining furniture company and finally ended up as
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Sally Stollmack has called Chapel Hill home since she transferred to UNC in 1976.
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a bookseller at Flyleaf for four years. It was her success selling jewelry and handbags there – and her huge following – that inspired her to open shop. After finding a location that was practically her backyard, she returned to the gift-show circuit, applying her trained eye for color and design. She’s filled her warm and inviting store with display cases and shelves featuring bowls, vases, lamps, rugs and other treasures to “help people take a place they really like a lot and turn it into a place they really love.” Although she employs two part-timers, it’s usually Sally behind the solid cherry door-turned-sales counter greeting customers. Husbands tell Sally, “My wife said I should just come in here and get her anything because she loves this store.” More than half of the time, in a few minutes she can figure out who the wife is and point the husband to merchandise she admired a week earlier. (For more direct gift-giving, there’s a chalkboard wish list so shoppers can write down items they want.) As she marks a year in business, Sally still finds that the most surprising thing about owning her own store is “how hard I’m working – harder than I’ve ever worked before in my life – and how happy I am. ... It’s a really great feeling knowing that this is my place, and people are coming in because they like what I’ve created.”
Lauren Rivers started her company in 1993 from her home, right
after graduating from UNC. Her small team became known for its out-of-the-box approach to advertising, and their success has meant growing out of Lauren’s home into a sorority house on Henderson Street and eventually outgrowing even that. We sat down at Rivers Agency’s new office in Greenbridge downtown for a quick Q & A with Lauren and the company’s creative director, Sarah Owens.
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What does Rivers Agency do? Lauren Whatever it takes to make our clients shine. Our work combines elements of advertising, marketing, communications and creative services to showcase our clients in the best possible way.
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What do you love about being in Chapel Hill? Lauren This town has the uncanny ability to attract brilliant and creative minds. It’s a magnet for cool, fun people I love interacting with every day. Mama Dip is a client of ours, and we walk down and see her all the time. The Visitors Bureau – we
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can walk over and see them. And Rivers Agency has been relocating people from Richmond, from Los Angeles, from New York – I could give you a whole list. Sarah It feels good for us to have created this space where other people want to come to from all over.
The agency has been in the new office space at Greenbridge for about a year now. Tell us what you love about it. Lauren It’s the space, and it’s the space. First, the agency was growing so fast at our original location that we had to move. So just having more room to create is liberating.
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But it’s more than the space – the actual style and design of the workspace itself inspires us and our work. The office was designed by Philip Szostak of Szostak Design, specifically for our needs. Sarah It’s not overly designed; it’s just high-quality materials. And I love the furniture, too – we have a tulip table where we have meetings. I’d kill for one in my house! We have clients that ask, “Can we use your conference room for a meeting?” They like the space, so if they want to have a creative kind of meeting, then they’ll come and use it. How would you describe the work culture at the agency? Lauren It’s a culture of innovation. We’re fiercely creative, but we’re also fiercely competitive. And everyone has fun all day long. We are trying to promote family, friends and fun because you want to go to work where you feel comfortable and happy, and you’re at your most effective when you’re relaxed, so that’s what we like. We have free-lunch Fridays and a bike that people can check out to get around town. The people who live upstairs [in Greenbridges’s condos] come down and say hey to us. We’ve said, “Come out and sit on our patio, and they do. It’s fun.”
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PULLING RANK The agency has won numerous honors, including Addys, Daveys and Triangle Business Journal Awards.
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Chapel Hill Restaurant Group
IN THE TRENCHES “I started out bussing tables at Spanky’s in 1978. I waited tables and bartended, too. One day, the cook didn’t show up, and the manager didn’t know what to do. I’d always cooked a lot. I had learned to cook at home some. I said, ‘I think I can do that.’ I just jumped back there and ran the line that day. I really enjoyed it. The other servers said, ‘Can you cook lunch every day?’ I really cared about the food.” STAYING POWER “I think [our longevity] starts with the four partners. We all bring something unique to the table. Pete and Kenny are unbelievable behind-the-house guys. They are more logistics and operations. I’m the up-front guy. Mickey was our leader from day one, and he’s the visionary. We all bring something to the table. I think we all respect each other and really like each other. There’s a healthy respect. Also the fact that we’ve been able to get really good people.” GIVING BACK “The money [from our annual Teachers First Breakfast held every year at Squid’s] for the most part goes to getting more students band instruments or buying them books or recertifying teachers … great things that help the education system ... To me, there’s not a whole
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Chapel Hill Restaurant Group kind of started when Mickey Ewell opened Spanky’s in 1977. Kenny Carlson, Greg Overbeck and Peter Dorrance worked under him, doing every job at the Franklin Street eatery, and a few years later, they wanted their own place. Mickey had another idea: “[He told us] ‘I know you want to do something, but I’d love for you to stick with me,’” Greg says. “He was willing to take all the risk, and we got some ownership.” With the four partners in place, the company opened Squid’s in 1986. Over the years, they’ve thrived and have opened a few more restaurants (411 West, MEZ and Page Road Grill). We chatted with Greg about their continued success, dedicated employees and his perfect dinner.
411 West, one of Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s three Chapel Hill eateries, takes its cues from the flavors of Italy with a California twist.
lot more important than teaching our children. Throughout the year, we’re doing fundraising events where we give 100% of the food and beverages and they get all the proceeds. Almost daily I get requests for gift certificates and food donations.” R-E-S -P -E- C-T “I think one of the key things that we all agreed on is that we would treat our people with respect. We realize that they need to have a life. The restaurant business has a deserved reputation as a business that can completely consume you. You hear all the time about chefs and managers that have to work 60 to 70 hours a week. What that leads to is chapelhillmagazine.com
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people being burnt out and tired and lacking enthusiasm and losing their passion. We want people to have lives. We want our managers and chefs to work a decent work week. Sometimes if there’s a football game or there are big events, obviously they’re going to work more. But we want them to have two days off back to back. We want them to not work more than 45 to 50 hours.”
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESS RESOURCES WHERE TO GET STARTED Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 104 S. Estes Dr. 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership 308 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 202 919-967-9440 downtownchapelhill.com
REAPING THE REWARDS “Being a part of so many people’s lives is one thing [I’m most proud of]. It’s so great to hear from past employees and see folks that have gone on to do wonderful things. The number of people that have met, gotten married and had kids that have worked at our restaurants is amazing. So often we hear from people, and I’m not just saying this, it’s so great when people get in touch and they’ll go, ‘That was the best job I ever had. I never enjoyed myself at work as when I worked for [CHRG].’”
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce 1000 Corporate Dr., Ste. 301, Hillsborough 919-732-8156 hillsboroughchamber.com
A FULL PL ATE “It would be a pretty big meal, but my favorites [at our Chapel Hill restaurants] include the Down East Egg Roll at Spanky’s, fried oysters at Squid’s and the grilled pear salad and the whole-wheat pappardelle pasta at 411 West. I’d finish off with the dessert sampler plate and fine wines at 411.” CHM
Carrboro Economic and Community Development 301 W. Main St. 919-918-7319 townofcarrboro.org What they provide: Business support, including three revolving loan programs available to new and existing Carrboro endeavors.
FAST FACTS EMPLOYEES 450 SQUARE FOOTAGE 38,000 PULLING RANK The company opened the first LEED-designed restaurant (Durham’s MEZ) in the state and was named the Sustainable Business of the Year by Foundation for a Sustainable Community in 2007.
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Chatham Chamber of Commerce 531 E. Third St., Siler City 919-742-3333 ccucc.net ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chapel Hill Economic Development 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-969-5010 opentobusiness.biz What they provide: Information about retaining and supporting existing jobs and attracting new jobs within the context of the Town’s adopted comprehensive plan.
Orange County Economic Development 131 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough 919-245-2325 growinorangenc.com What they provide: Free information and assistance on topics including demographics and statistics for the county and region, available office and industrial space, explanation of local government regulations and procedures and contacts for small business counseling and financing. Chatham County Economic Development Corporation 964 East St., Pittsboro 919-542-8274 chathamedc.org What they provide: Business resources including an area property search, demographic analysis of
area, local business directory and strategic plans for county’s economic growth. LICENSING Chapel Hill Business Management 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-968-2712 Carrboro Finance Office 301 W. Main St., Carrboro 919-918-7300 Hillsborough Finance Department 137 N. Churton St., Hillsborough 919-732-2104 Pittsboro Town Clerk Office P.O. Box 759, Pittsboro 919-542-4621 ext. 24 OTHER RESOURCES Division of Work Force Solutions 503 W. Franklin St. 919-968-2031 ncworks.gov What they provide: Can manage the entire advertising, application, screening and interviewing process for companies, or may be used as an off-site, central location for receiving applications. Also gathers workforce data and provides additional information on labor-related issues. Orange County Environmental Health Department 131 W. Margaret Ln., Ste. 100, Hillsborough 919-245-2360 co.orange.nc.us/envhlth/index.asp What they provide: Permits for environmental health issues including food (restaurants, food stands, meat markets), lodging establishments and institutions, public pools, tattoo parlors, lead investigations, well and septic systems. Orange County Register of Deeds 228 S. Churton St., Ste. 300, Hillsborough 919-245-2675 orangecountync.gov/deeds What they provide: The recording of legal documents and maps, issuance of marriage licenses, certified copies of birth and death certificates. Small Business & Technology Development Center 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 115 919-962-0389 sbtdc.org What they provide: Complimentary, confidential, one-on-one business counseling on issues including helping create a business plan, researching markets and locating funding as well as increasing revenues for existing firms.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.) 321 W. Rosemary St. 919-968-6894 chapelhill.score.org What they provide: Professional, free and confidential mentoring by active and retired business volunteers for startups and existing businesses. Free and low-cost workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning. Durham Tech Small Business Center 400 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Durham 919-536-7241 durhamtech.edu/sbc What they provide: Advice on marketing, sales, bookkeeping and financial management; training and technical assistance in starting a business; business skill seminars, workshops and courses; free one-on-one confidential counseling to help develop a business plan or address business needs; resource and referral services; and a resource center with small business publications and literature. Midway Business Center 109 N. Graham St., Ste. 200 919-967- 8779 empowermentinc-nc.org What they provide: Helps new and emerging
businesses grow into strong local employers while promoting the redevelopment of the Midway Business District. The Center targets low- to moderate-income women, minority-owned businesses and other new startup companies with growth potential. Launch Chapel Hill 321 W. Rosemary St. 919-903-8462 launchchapelhill.com What they provide: Twice a year, the best-in-class venture lab and business accelerator accepts applications to the Accelerator Program from entrepreneurs who are committed to building their early stage business into a self-sustaining enterprise. Piedmont Food & Ag Processing Center 500 Valley Forge Rd., Hillsborough 919-241-4212 pfapnc.org What they provide: With a goal of improving the local agricultural economy by enabling farmers and entrepreneurs to start and grow agricultural product businesses, PFAP offers access to a production facility, knowledge about how to launch/operate an ag products business and opportunities to network.
ORANGE COUNTY MARKET STATISTICS Office Total square feet: 1,772,541 Vacant square feet: 150,862 % Vacant: 8.5% Average Class A Asking Rental Rate: $23.85 Average Class B Asking Rental Rate: $21.45 Direct and sublet space available for immediate occupancy. Non-owneroccupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Avison Young) Warehouse Total square feet: 479,200 Vacant square feet: 383,000 % Vacant: 79.92% Average Asking Rental Rate: $3.50 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy. Non-owner-occupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2015 Space Survey)
Flex Total square feet: 383,327 Vacant square feet: 54,472 % Vacant: 14.2% Average Asking Rental Rate: $9.60 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy. Non-owner-occupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2015 Space Survey) Retail Total square feet: 2,255,029 Vacant square feet: 208,488 % Vacant: 9.25% Average Asking Rental Rate: Secondgeneration retail space: $17-$25; Class A/ new and proposed/ under-construction retail space: $30-$35 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy. Retail centers totaling 25,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2015 Space Survey; Hunter & Associates)
JUST BE A WINNER! The winners of the first annual Business Excellence Awards (the BEAs) were announced by the Chapel HillCarrboro Chamber of Commerce in mid2015: New Business of the Year Green Beagle Lodge Innovation Award Communigift Community Impact Student Health Action Coalition University Born Business ABAN Micro-Enterprise of the Year (0-5 employees) Community Empowerment Fund Mid-Size Business of the Year (6-50 employees) Al’s Burger Shack Large Business of the Year (51+ employees) Summit Engineering and Design Services Nonprofit of the Year Compass Center for Women and Families Business Woman of the Year Kim Calandra, Carrboro Community Acupuncture Young Professional of the Year Daniel Eller, Eller Capital Partners
THE BOTTOM LINE Source: 2015 State of the Community Report/ Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
$52,339 – Orange County’s Per Capita Income (compared to $38,611 in N.C.)
34.2% of Orange County residents live and work here, while 65.8% live here and work somewhere else As of June 2015, the unemployment rate in Chapel Hill was 5.5%, compared to 6.1% in N.C.
$70.47 million collected in Orange County gross sales taxes in 2014-15. In 2013-14, that number was $67.84 million. Orange County’s tax base is 84.34% residential,
12.77% commercial and 2.89% apartments
$181.7 million spent by tourists in Orange County in 2014, which generated $13.34 million in state and local taxes
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BEST BURGER Al’s Burger Shack
Burger Breakdown
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et’s go beyond the obvious – “Flavor first,” says Al Bowers of Al’s Burger Shack, knowing that’s a given – and into an advanced study of his Classic Burger:
THE HISTORY Although he possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of old-school chains like Tastee Freez and Big Boy, Al’s own past inspires him most. “This is my favorite meal. A burger, fries and a vanilla milkshake. I vividly remember being 7 or 8 years old at a place ... in Chase City, Virginia, where my mother grew up. Sitting at that counter, having that burger. It changed my life. I feel like I’ve always been chasing that.”
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THE PHYSICS The lettuce is shredded because it stays in place better and creates a nest for Roma tomatoes, whose small size help keep them in place. Al loves Martin’s Potato Rolls for their softness, density and strength: “These buns have a strong hinge, and they hold everything in place with a snug fit.” Of the cheese, he says, “You have to have ‘meltability.’ American is the way to go.” THE ART Sometimes, the eyes call the shots. “I love red onion on burgers,” says Al. Why? “It’s just a prettier onion.” Remember, a thing of beauty is a joy for ... well, for as long as you can keep yourself from biting into it. – Virginia Robinson
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OVERALL RESTAURANT Platinum Lantern Gold Acme Silver The Fearrington House Restaurant Bronze [ONE] OVERALL SERVICE Platinum The Fearrington House Restaurant Gold Acme Silver TIE Venable Rotisserie Bistro & Lantern Bronze [ONE] BARTENDER Platinum Gary Crunkleton, The Crunkleton Gold Heather Shores, Peccadillo Silver Alex Joustra, The Baxter Bronze Michaela Pavlusik, Fitzgerald’s
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UPSCALE RESTAURANT Platinum The Fearrington House Restaurant Gold Lantern Silver Acme Bronze 411 West
PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME Platinum Top of the Hill Gold Hickory Tavern Silver Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Bronze Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
NEW RESTAURANT Platinum Fig & Honey Gold The Egg & I Silver Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Bronze Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar
PLACE TO INDULGE Platinum Maple View Farm Ice Cream Country Store Gold Merritt’s Store and Grill Silver Acme Bronze Glasshalfull
PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT Platinum Lantern Gold 411 West Silver Acme Bronze Glasshalfull
PLACE FOR BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH Platinum Elmo’s Diner Gold Breadmen’s Silver Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Bronze Weathervane chapelhillmagazine.com
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ASIAN FOOD Platinum Lantern Gold Jujube Silver Lime & Basil
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SUSHI Platinum Akai Hana Gold Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant Silver Oishii
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INDIAN FOOD Platinum Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Gold Mint Silver Cholanad Bronze Tandoor Indian Restaurant
• The best place to grab a bite is Sandwhich – the Outrageous BLT is just crazy good.
• The best place to shop for a gift for friends is Cameron’s, a favorite because it always has unique and fun gifts.
• The best nonprofit in Chapel Hill is FRANK Gallery because it showcases so many of the amazing artists we have in this town.
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• The best place to watch a sporting event is the Dean Dome for UNC basketball when I am lucky and get a ticket.
• The best hidden gem is the trail at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve because it’s a peaceful hike and shows the important work that the Triangle Land Conservancy does in our county. – Jessica Stringer
PIZZA Platinum Mellow Mushroom Gold Italian Pizzeria III Silver Amante Gourmet Pizza Bronze Alfredo’s Pizza Villa ITALIAN FOOD Platinum 411 West Gold Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel Silver Tarantini Bronze Panciuto STEAKHOUSE Platinum Bin 54 Gold The Farm House Restaurant Silver Russell’s Steakhouse Bronze Carolina 1663 MEXICAN FOOD Platinum Carrburritos Gold Fiesta Grill Silver Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Bronze Margaret’s Cantina FRENCH FOOD Platinum Provence Gold Kitchen Silver La Residence
BUSINESS LUNCH SPOT Platinum Weathervane Gold 411 West Silver Top of the Hill Bronze TIE Crossroads Chapel Hill at the Carolina Inn & City Kitchen KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Platinum Elmo’s Diner Gold Mellow Mushroom Silver The Loop Pizza Grill Bronze Brixx Wood Fired Pizza SANDWICHES Platinum Merritt’s Store and Grill Gold Neal’s Deli Silver Sandwhich Bronze Fig & Honey
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PLACE FOR VEGETARIANS/ HEALTHY FOOD Platinum Mediterranean Deli Gold Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Silver Weaver Street Market Bronze Whole Foods Market BURGER Platinum Al’s Burger Shack Gold Buns Silver Five Guys Bronze The Loop Pizza Grill FRIES Platinum Al’s Burger Shack Gold Five Guys Silver Buns Bronze Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
SEAFOOD Platinum Squid’s Gold Nantucket Grill Silver TIE Glasshalfull & Provence Bronze Talulla’s COMFORT FOOD/ SOUTHERN FOOD Platinum Mama Dip’s Gold Crook’s Corner Silver Acme Bronze Merritt’s Store & Grill MEDITERRANEAN Platinum Mediterranean Deli Gold Kipos Greek Taverna Silver Talulla’s Bronze City Kitchen
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COFFEE SHOP Platinum Caffe Driade Gold Open Eye Cafe Silver Cafe Carolina and Bakery Bronze Jessee’s Coffee & Bar CAKES/PASTRIES Platinum Sugarland Gold Weaver Street Market Silver Southern Season Bronze The Phoenix Bakery
FROZEN YOGURT Platinum Maple View Farm Ice Cream and Country Store Gold The Yogurt Pump Silver TCBY Bronze SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt PLACE FOR A COCKTAIL Platinum The Crunkleton Gold TIE Top of the Hill & Lantern Silver Peccadillo
BREWERY Platinum Carolina Brewery Gold Top of the Hill Brewery Silver Steel String Brewery Bronze Mystery Brewing Company CATERING Platinum Mediterranean Deli Gold The Catering Company of Chapel Hill Silver Chapel Hill Restaurant Group Bronze Fig & Honey WINE AND BEER SHOP Platinum Southern Season Gold Beer Study Silver Chapel Hill Wine Company Bronze Trader Joe’s FARMERS’ MARKET Platinum Carrboro Farmers’ Market Gold Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market s Fearrington Farmers’ Market Bronze Hillsborough Farmers’ Market ARTISAN FOOD Platinum Chapel Hill Toffee Gold Maple View Farm milk Silver Chapel Hill Creamery cheese Bronze Blue Sky Oil & Vinegar FOOD TRUCK Platinum Chirba Chirba Gold Parlez-Vous Crêpe Silver Olio and Aceto Bronze City Bus
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GIFT STORE Platinum Southern Season Gold Cameron’s Silver SOUTH Bronze Ackland Museum Store FINE JEWELRY Platinum Grimball Jewelers Gold Wentworth and Sloan Jewelers Silver William Travis Jewelry Bronze Creative Metalsmiths FASHION JEWELRY Platinum Light Years Gold Cameron’s Silver SOUTH Bronze Ten Thousand Villages WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE Platinum Dina Porter Gold Monkee’s of Chapel Hill Silver Uniquities Bronze TIE Sofia’s Boutique & Fine Feathers MENSWEAR Platinum Julian’s Gold O’Neill’s Clothing Silver Gentlemen’s Corner Bronze Jos. A. Bank
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HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Platinum SOUTH Gold Night Gallery/ Branching Out Silver Hill Country Woodworks Bronze Dovecote Style at Fearrington BOOKSTORE Platinum Flyleaf Books Gold McIntyre’s Books Silver The Bookshop Bronze Purple Crow Books PLACE FOR GLASSES Platinum Chapel Hill Eyecare Gold Carrboro Family Vision Silver 20/20 Eyeworks Bronze Eye Care Center CONSIGNMENT STORE Platinum PTA Thrift Shop Gold The Stock Exchange Silver My Secret Closet Bronze Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Durham and Orange Counties GARDEN STORE Platinum Southern States Gold Fifth Season Gardening Company Silver Piedmont Feed and Garden Center Bronze Niche Gardens SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Platinum University Place Gold Downtown Franklin Street Silver Carr Mill Mall Bronze The Shops at Eastgate
BEST AUTHOR Sarah Dessen
A NOVEL IDEA
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ast spring, Sarah’s 12th young adult novel, Saint Anything, was released and remains on the New York Times Bestseller list. Since she won this category, it’s clear that her hometown loves her. Here, she shares a bit about why she loves it right back: “Chapel Hill is the only real home I’ve ever known. I moved here when I was 3, grew up in the public schools, attended and taught at UNC and remain here, raising my own daughter. When it comes to this place, I am committed: I am all in. I am also, I find, sort of an anomaly. When I’m traveling and tell people I still live in my hometown, they honestly can’t believe it. ‘Really?’ they say. ‘You never left? Like, at all? Why not?’ I wish I had one good solid answer to this, a sound bite. But the truth is, I’m not good with brevity. It’s why I’m a novelist, not a poet, or, for that matter, a silent monk. I take a while to explain myself, both on the page and in real life. But in this scenario, for once, it’s not me that’s the issue. It’s Chapel Hill itself. How do you even explain a place that is part urban, part country? Part biscuits and gravy and Cheerwine, and part artisanal olive oil and craft beers? You can’t. So I usually find myself saying it’s a great place to grow up, so I wanted my kid to do that here. That I love college basketball, and no place else could possibly offer better in that department. And, before the person asking dies from boredom, what has, in the end, become sort of my sound bite: ‘It’s just special. I love it.’”
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CHILDREN’S STORE Platinum The Children’s Store Gold The Red Hen Silver Puddle Baby Bronze Cameron’s
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SALON Platinum Syd’s Hair Shop Gold Ceremony Salon Silver Citrine Salon Bronze Mina’s Studio
SPA Platinum The Spa at Fearrington Gold Massage Envy Spa Silver Flawless Day Spa & Wellness Center Bronze Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
PLACE TO GET A MASSAGE Platinum Spa at Fearrington Gold Massage Envy Spa Silver Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Bronze Forever Young Spa
PILATES/YOGA STUDIO Platinum Carrboro Yoga Company Gold Franklin Street Yoga Center Silver Studio East 54 Bronze Chapel Hill Pilates
FITNESS FACILITY Platinum UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont Gold Duke Center for Living at Fearrington Silver O2 Fitness Bronze Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
CLEANERS Platinum A Cleaner World Gold H2Only Cleaners Silver Plaza Dry Cleaners Bronze Perfect Image Cleaners MECHANIC Platinum Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center Gold Auto Logic Silver Al’s Garage Bronze Performance AutoMall
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BANK Platinum Wells Fargo Gold SunTrust Silver State Employees’ Credit Union Bronze BB&T EVENT SPACE Platinum Governors Club Gold The Carolina Inn Silver Fearrington Village Bronze Top of the Hill’s Great Room PLASTIC SURGEON Platinum UNC Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Gold Finn Facial Plastics Silver Center for Functional and Aesthetic Facial Surgery OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHALMOLOGIST Platinum Chapel Hill Ophthalmology Gold Chapel Hill Eyecare Silver Carrboro Family Vision Bronze TIE Carolina Ophthalmology Associates & Eye Care Associates of Chapel Hill VETERINARIAN Platinum Cole Park Veterinary Hospital Gold Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic Silver Dogwood Veterinary Hospital Bronze The Animal Hospital of Carrboro PET BOARDING Platinum Green Beagle Lodge Gold Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort Silver Cole Park Veterinary Hospital Bronze Doggie Spa & Day Care PET STORE Platinum Phydeaux Gold Petco Silver Piedmont Feed and Garden Center Bronze Paws at the Corner DENTAL CARE Platinum UNC Dental Faculty Practice Gold Dr. Jessica L. Bishop, DDS Silver Wagoner DDS Bronze Susanne P. Jackson, DDS
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PEDIATRICIAN/FAMILY MEDICINE Platinum Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents Gold Chapel Hill Children’s Clinic Silver Carrboro Pediatrics and Internal Medicine Bronze Village Pediatrics of Chapel Hill ORTHOPEDIST Platinum UNC Orthopaedics Gold Triangle Orthopaedic Associates
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INTERIOR DESIGNER Platinum SOUTH Gold Peacock Alley Silver Minta Bell Design Group Bronze La Boutique Lane KITCHEN/BATH DESIGNER Platinum Will Johnson Building Company Gold Kitchen & Bath Galleries Silver Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery Bronze Ashley Clarke Designs
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ART GALLERY Platinum Ackland Museum Store Gold FRANK Silver Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Bronze Tyndall Galleries
PERFORMING ARTS VENUE Platinum Memorial Hall/Carolina Performing Arts Gold Paul Green Theatre/PlayMakers Repertory Company Silver The ArtsCenter Bronze DSI Comedy Theater
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BEST TEACHER TIE Allison Stewart, Frank Porter Graham Bilingue – Third-Grade Teacher & Jamie Schendt, Carrboro High – Civics, Global Cultures, Leadership
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Jamie Schendt, Carrboro High School Teacher
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eaching is the most difficult job in the world, yet also the most rewarding. My ultimate drive as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students; I don’t just want to teach to standards, but rather create lifelong learners. I fully believe that there is no greater feeling than to watch a child grow under your care as a teacher. With every progress monitoring measure, every rigorous text discussion, every project I do with my students, I am filled to the brim with joy and pride for the learning successes that they have made along the way. Watching the ‘light bulbs’ go off, challenging student thinking and witnessing students coming out of their shells into a bigger world are just a few of the perks of my job. For each moment I feel exhaustion, there are many more moments like those aforementioned that warm my heart and remind me why I work so hard and stay up so late. ... I believe that every child can learn and that every child has a gift to share with others. ... Educating children is more than just a job; it’s an investment in relationships, and it’s an investment I wouldn’t trade for the world.”
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PARK/GREENWAY Platinum North Carolina Botanical Garden Gold Bolin Creek Trail Silver Hillsborough Riverwalk Bronze Briar Chapel MUSIC GROUP Platinum Mipso Gold Mandolin Orange Silver Big Fat Gap Bronze TIE Southern Culture on the Skids & Some Army
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NEIGHBORHOOD Platinum Governors Club Gold Southern Village Silver Fearrington Village Bronze Briar Chapel HOTEL Platinum The Carolina Inn Gold The Fearrington House Inn Silver The Siena Hotel Bronze The Franklin Hotel B&B Platinum 458 West Bed & Breakfast Gold Small B&B Cafe Silver Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast Bronze The Inn at Teardrops SPORTS CLUB Platinum Governors Club Gold Chapel Hill Country Club Silver Chapel Hill Tennis Club Bronze The Farm FAMILY OUTING Platinum Maple View Farm Gold North Carolina Botanical Garden Silver Jordan Lake Bronze Fearrington Village PLACE TO HOST A CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Platinum Maple View Farm Gold Kidzu Children’s Museum Silver Mardi Gras Bowling Bronze Spence’s Farm TEACHER Platinum TIE Allison Stewart, Frank Porter Graham Bilingue – Third-Grade Teacher & Jamie Schendt, Carrboro High – Civics, Global Cultures, Leadership Gold TIE Matthew Cone, Carrboro High & Brian Link, East Chapel Hill High AUTHOR Platinum Sarah Dessen Gold Lee Smith Silver Daniel Wallace Bronze Allan Gurganus CHM
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PHOTO ESSAY
zoom in A closer look at a few of our favorite images from the past year
HONORING DEAN Upset about the death of legendary UNC basketball coach Dean Smith on February 7, 2015, muralist Scott Nurkin, owner of The Mural Shop, decided to do something to pay his respects. The UNC alumnus’ artistic tribute is located on the wall of a building near the gas station at the corner of Smith Level Road and 15/501, right at the Orange/Chatham line.
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DOWNTON MEADOWS Residents of Carolina Meadows retirement community traveled back in time, posing for “Downton Abbey”-inspired portraits as a way to raise money for UNC-TV. Here, braving the summer heat, Ted Bigelow and Lynn Ogden pose with an antique car as chauffeur Tom Branson and his passenger.
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S N A P, C R A C K L E , P O P - U P Peaceful River Farm, near the banks of the Haw River, was the setting for Jacob Boehm’s Snap Pea Catering pop-up dinner last spring that reflected the area’s storied history. Jacob’s devoted customers – dinners have been known to sell out within minutes – commit to his events with unknown menus in locations kept secret until just days before the first course is served.
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BORN LEADER UNC’s first female chancellor was also the first to grace Chapel Hill Magazine’s inaugural Women’s Issue. Carol Folt, who took the job in 2013, told us, “It’s such a privilege to be the chancellor that I always start from that perspective – how excited I am to be here and what a wonderful university it is.”
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THINKING G LO B A L LY Li Wang (with student Leif Crockett) is a native of China who is teaching at Glenwood Elementary School as part of VIF International Education’s Cultural Exchange Program. She’s one of nine VIF teachers across elementary schools in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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OUR UNIVERSITY
OLD WELL “What is it that binds us to this place as to no other? It is not the well, or the bell, or the stone walls, or the crisp October nights, or the memory of dogwoods blooming.” – Charles Kuralt
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OLD EAST UNC is America’s first state university and this was the first building constructed to house it. The cornerstone was laid on Oct. 12, 1793 – nearly a century later, Oct. 12 was declared Carolina’s birthday, or, as folks on campus refer to it, University Day. In 1966, Old East became a national Historic Landmark. Today, the renovated building serves as a residence hall. MOREHEAD-PAT TERSON BELL TOWER Since 1931, the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower has stood watching over Carolina’s campus. It used to contain 12 bells that were manually operated by the master bell ringer, who was said to have the “key to the city.” Now there are 14 mechanically operated bells that chime every 15 minutes. Although the tower is seldom open to the general public, it’s a UNC tradition that seniors are allowed to climb to the top just before graduation. DAVIE POPL AR Legend has it that Revolutionary War General William R. Davie selected the site for the university at this large tulip poplar tree at the heart of McCorkle Place (UNC’s upper quad). In actuality, a sixman committee from the university’s first governing board chose the site in 1792. The tree has been struck by lightning and survived several hurricanes. Look for Davie Poplar Jr., grown from a cutting, and Davie Poplar III, grown from the eldest tree’s seed, planted nearby. Two more legends are associated with the Davie Poplar: First, that as long as it remains standing, the university will thrive, and, second, that if a couple kisses on the stone bench beneath the tree, they will get married.
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THE PIT You might guess that the sunken courtyard beside the Student Union is more commonly called “the Pit.” It’s the No. 1 spot for action on campus, as it is a popular gathering place and the site of many speeches and performances. The Pit’s south side steps lead to Student Stores in the Daniels Building. The north side steps lead to Lenoir Hall, the main dining hall on campus. It’s said that if you sit in the Pit between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., you will see every Carolina student pass through. COKER ARBORETUM At the corner of Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Road is a quiet haven for nature walks and picnics. The Coker Arboretum was established in 1903 by Dr. William Chambers Coker, the university’s first professor of botany, as an outdoor classroom for botany students. Today, it is managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden and includes a collection of both native N.C. plants and foreign trees and shrubs. CHM
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HOW TO GET TICKETS TO A UNC GAME Tar! Heels! Tar! Heels! UNC teams have produced their fair share of champions over the years. With five NCAA national basketball titles, many people associate the university with sports as much as anything else. But all athletics at this Division I school are exciting to watch. Here’s how you can get that chance:
1 Call the UNC Athletic Ticket Office at 919962-2296 or visit goheels.com. For most Carolina events, getting a ticket is as easy as showing up when the game is about to
begin. Fetzer Field, Boshamer Stadium and Carmichael Arena are all fantastic places to go and watch a game, and you’ll see some of the best teams in the country (Dean Smith once quipped that UNC was a women’s soccer school – the program has earned 21 national titles). For football and men’s basketball, tickets go on sale months in advance of the season, with in-conference and rivalry games selling out in a matter of days.
2 Show up early on game day. If you missed
the dates for ticket sales and the game you want to attend is sold out, try getting to the venue a few hours early. Occasionally, if you’re lucky, the ticket office will be selling a few remaining seats. Barring that, you can try haggling with people scalping tickets, who are usually located on Manning Drive and Skipper Bowles Drive.
3 Join the Rams Club. This group of UNC
boosters gets first priority for season tickets in football and for individual game tickets and mini-season packages in basketball. After a certain gift level, members are guaranteed season tickets. Hey, it’s not cheap, but there’s a certain peace of mind knowing you’ll get to be there when the next Tyler Hansbrough comes to Chapel Hill.
Famous UNC Alums Richard Adler, composer/lyricist Jim Beatty, first sub-four-minute indoor mile Dré Bly, NFL player Lewis Black, playwright and comedian Erskine Bowles, former White House chief of staff Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist and former chief restaurant critic at The New York Times Helene Cooper, journalist Rick Dees, radio entertainer Sarah Dessen, author Anson Dorrance, head coach for women’s soccer Clyde Edgerton, author Louise Fletcher, actress Robert F. Furchgott, Nobel Prize winner Paul Green, playwright Andy Griffith, actor Mia Hamm, Olympian and soccer star Ken Jeong (M.D.), comedian and actor Michael Jordan, NBA star Alexander Julian, fashion designer Charles Kuralt, journalist Joe Kwon, Avett Brothers cellist Sharon Lawrence, actress Jeff MacNelly, cartoonist Tift Merritt, musician Jack Palance, actor Julius Peppers, NFL player James K. Polk, U.S. president (1845-1849) Deborah Potter, journalist Jim Rash, Oscar-winning screenwriter Stuart Scott, journalist John Skipper, president of ESPN Charlotte Smith, former WNBA player Lawrence Taylor, NFL player Roy Williams, coach of the men’s basketball team Thomas Wolfe, novelist
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CHAPEL HILL CREAMERY Together, Flo Hawley and Portia McKnight have built a life and a career making award-winning, all-natural cheese at their picturesque farm in Hillsborough. “We’re still fascinated by making cheese,” Portia says. “You just start with milk, and you can end up with all these different products. It’s kind of magical that way.”
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CARRBORO FARMERS’ MARKET 301 W. Main St., Carrboro Saturdays, 7am-noon (April-Oct.), 9am-noon (Nov.-March); Wednesdays, 3-6pm (April-Nov.) 919-280-3326 carrborofarmersmarket.com carrboromarket@gmail.com CHAPEL HILL FARMERS’ MARKET 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Nov.), 9am-noon (Dec.-March); Tuesdays, 3-6pm (April-Nov.) 919-533-9496 thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com farmersoforange@gmail.com ENO RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET E. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Oct.), 10am-noon (Nov.-March) enoriverfarmersmarket.com enoriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com HILLSBOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET Home Depot parking lot, Hampton Point Blvd. & N.C. 86, Hillsborough Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Oct.), 10am-1pm (Nov.-March) 919-618-6069 www.hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org teamhfm@yahoo.com SOUTHERN VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET Southern Village Green, Chapel Hill Thursdays, 3:30-6:30pm (May-Sept.) svfarmersmarket.com marie@bpropnc.com WILD FOOD + HERB MARKET 301 W. Main St., Carrboro Sundays, 1-4pm (March-Nov.) theabundancefoundation.org/wild-foodherb-market wildfoodandherb@gmail.com
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CHATHAM MILLS FARMERS’ MARKET 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro Saturdays, 8am-1pm (April-Oct.), 10am-1pm (Nov.-Jan.) chathammillsfarmersmarket.com cmfmmanager@gmail.com FEARRINGTON VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro Tuesdays, 4-6pm (April-Thanksgiving) 919-923-6262 fearringtonfarmersmarket.com PITTSBORO FARMERS’ MARKET Main Street Station, 287 East St., Pittsboro Thursdays, 3-6pm (April-Nov.) pittsborofarmersmarket.org pittsborofarmersmarket@embarqmail.com
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East Franklin Street Downtown Artisan Pizza Kitchen Sandwiches, hamburgers, pizza. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9119 [B]Ski’s Specialty wraps. 147 E. Franklin St.; 919-969-9727 Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048 Buns Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746 Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875 Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955
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ROOTS BAKERY, BISTRO & BAR Farm-to-table bakery, bistro American and Central & bar American fusion. 161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160; rootschapelhill.com.
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SPANKY’S A Chapel Hill institution since 1977, the American bar and grill serves hamburgers, brown sugar baby back ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue; all ABC permits. 101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com Sawasdee Thai soups, curries, noodles and specials. 110 N. Columbia St.; 919-960-0440 Shanghai Dumplings Dumplings, pork buns, hotpots. 143 E. Franklin St.
Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230
Sugarland Cupcakes, gelato, pastries. 140 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2100
Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747
Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks. 107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566
Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers. 203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663
Sutton’s Drug Store Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast, milk shakes. 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161
Miss Mong Mongolian BBQ, banh mi, fusion burritos. 163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277
Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425
R&R Grill Spicy wings, kabobs, flatbread pizza, New York strip. 137 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4411
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Top of the Hill Our only local distillery also offers beers and American food. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676
Tru Deli & Wine Sandwiches and wine. 114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755 Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Breakfast waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192 West Franklin Street Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659 411 WEST The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com Beer Study Bottle shop with in-store drafts and growlers to go. 106 N. Graham St.; 919-240-5423; beerstudy.com Bread and Butter Bread, cinnamon rolls, desserts. 503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998 BREADMEN’S A variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads and grilled meat, as well as daily soup and casserole specials. Breakfast served all day; vegetarian options; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com
Carolina Ale House Pub fare and a wide selection of draft and bottled beer. 419 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7288 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state; all ABC permits. 460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800
CROSSROADS CHAPEL HILL AT THE CAROLINA INN New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; carolinainn.com Cholanad Contemporary South Indian cuisine; all ABC permits. 308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262 Crepe Traditions Sweet and savory crepes, coffee, espresso. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste. 120; 919-391-9999
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OUR SIGNATURE DISHES Shrimp & Grits, Pimento Cheeseburger, Mt. Airy Chocolate Souffle Cake
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ELAINE’S ON FRANKLIN Fine regional American www.crookscorner.com cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com
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Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub Burgers, beer, Irish whiskey. 206 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4560 Guru India Tandoori, thali, curry. 508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201 KALAMAKI Simple, well-prepared Greek street food dishes and salads; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-7354; kalamakichapelhill.com
KIPOS Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposgreektaverna.com Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671 Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro Greek-Lebanese cuisine. 100 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8868 Lantern Pan-Asian cuisine. 423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846 La Residence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506
MAMA DIP’S KITCHEN Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and lunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com
MEDITERRANEAN DELI Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as delicious meats from the grill; beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com
Mellow Mushroom Classic Southern pizza. 310 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-1941 Merritt’s Store & Grill Sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, burgers. 1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897
Windows Restaurant at the Franklin Hotel New American cuisine. 311 W. Franklin St.; 919-442-9000 YOGURT PUMP Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors like mocha java and red velvet. Non-fat, low-fat and no sugar added available. 106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com
Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/ Shops at Eastgate 35 Cafe Buffet for lunch and dinner. 1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488 Bailey’s Pub & Grille Sports bar with pub food. 1722 N. Fordham Blvd. (Rams Plaza); 919-918-1005 Caffe Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowl-sized lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333
Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188
Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern cuisine at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157
Noodles & Company Asian, Mediterranean, American noodles. 214 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7320
Il Palio Ristorante at The Siena Hotel N.C.’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant. 1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Deep-dish pizza, calzones, salads and beer. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9150
La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 1813 N. Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207
Sandwhich Hot and cold specialty sandwiches and burgers. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-2114
The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Shops at Eastgate; 919-969-7112
SPICY 9 SUSHI BAR & ASIAN RESTAURANT Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335; spicy9chapelhill.com Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine, 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177 Trolly Stop Specialty hot dogs and burgers. 306B W. Franklin St.; 919-240-4206
Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare. 200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055
Vespa Italian and Mediterranean fare. 306 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Freshly prepared Mexican food. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7270
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Traditional Indian tandoori and thali. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833
Los Potrillos Taquitos, quesadillas, enchiladas. 220 W. Rosemary St.; 919-932-4301
West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599
Market Street CoffeeHouse Locally sourced coffee, pastries and more. 227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993 Min Ga Korean cuisine featuring grilled fish, pan fries, hot pot and noodles. 116 Old Durham Rd.; 919-933-1773 MIXED CASUAL KOREAN BISTRO Specializes in bibimbap, customizable bowls of rice, meat, vegetables and sauce. 1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-0047; mixedkoreanbistro.com Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-969-8750 Olio & Aceto Brunch and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products. 400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958
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DINING GUIDE Penguin’s Cafe Salad bar, hot bar, sandwiches. Whole Foods Market, 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983 SQUID’S The menu of fresh seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-through biscuits, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs. 1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324 Tandoor Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622 Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, panfried noodles. Shops at Eastgate; 919-933-9933 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) Hunam Chinese Cantonese cuisine. 790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133
Meadowmont Village Area KITCHEN Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Local coffee, ice cream, pastries and sandwiches. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-960-6247 Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-932-1040 THE ROOT CELLAR (FORMERLY FOSTER’S MARKET) Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-9673663; rootcellarchapelhill.com Sal’s Ristorante 2 Pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches. 2811 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125
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Brixx Pizza Specialty pizzas. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942 Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream, pastries and hot dogs. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1667 [ONE] Fine dining with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-537-8207 Southern Village Captain Poncho’s Tacos, quesadillas, burritos. 708 Market St.; 919-697-2237 La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato. 610 Market St.; 919-968-1635 Pazzo! Italian cuisine, take-out pizza. 700 Market St.; 919-929-9984 Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696 Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 716 Market St.; 919-929-2009
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DINING GUIDE University Place Alfredo’s Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pasta, desserts; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 919-968-3424 CITY KITCHEN Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 201 S. Estes Dr., University Place; 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com
MAPLE VIEW MOBILE Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewfarm.com Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes. 919-918-7888 Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema; 919-357-9888 Weathervane Shrimp and grits, sweet potato fries and other gourmet takes on classic flavors. 919-929-9466
VILLAGE BURGERS Gourmet burgers, including options from lentils to chicken, with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots. 201 S. Estes Dr., University Place; 919-2404008; villageburgerchapelhill.com Timberlyne Area Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue. 6203 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-942-7576 The Farm House Steaks, salads, potatoes. 6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727 Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-967-2002
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MAGONE ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZA ItalianAmerican pasta classics and Neapolitan style pizzas. 1129-F Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-904-7393
Margaret’s Cantina Creative Mexican appetizers and entrees. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-942-4745 Oishii Sushi Bar Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002
The Bagel Bar More than 20 homemade bagel varieties. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 109; 919-929-7700 The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards. 630 Weaver Dairy Rd., Ste. 101; 919-942-1133 Queen of Sheba Ethiopian cuisine. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-4986 Sage Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road AMANTE GOURMET PIZZA Specialty pizzas and create-your-own pizzas are available. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904; amantepizza.com
BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything - including breads and desserts - is made entirely in-house; all ABC permits. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-969-1155; bin54chapelhill.com Brenz Pizza Specialty pizzas, subs, salads. 3120 Environ Way, East 54; 919-636-4636
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DINING GUIDE Governors Club ELEMENTS Cuisine that combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with small plates next door; outdoor dining. 2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555 Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077 RAAGA Authentic Indian delicacies like curry and masala served in an intimate setting. 3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-7490 Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai. Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805 The Egg & I French toast and pancakes, specialty omelets. 1101 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8488 Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches in a sports-friendly atmosphere. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404
Bean & Barrel Coffee shop, bar, grill. 50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990 Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1718 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr. (Governors Village); 919-942-4240
CARRBORO ACME FOOD & BEVERAGE CO. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848 Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669 Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas made from fresh ingredients. 711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226
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GLASSHALFULL Mediterraneaninspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfullcarrboro.com Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine. 301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222
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Country Junction Restaurant Simple southern classics. 404 W. Weaver St.; 919-929-2462
M-Sat 8am-9:30pm • Sun 8am-9pm Breakfast served daily M-F till 11am, Sun till 1pm Open New Years Day
Jade Palace Sichuan and Chinese. 103 E. Main St.; 919-942-0006 Jessee’s Coffee & Bar Lunch and breakfast served all day, house-roasted espresso and coffees. 401 E. Main St.; 919-929-0445 Krave Kava and other exotic root and tea beverages. 105 W. Main St.; 919-408-9596 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream and pastries; outdoor dining. 100 E. Weaver St.; 919-960-6776 Milltown Pub fare. 307 E. Main St.; 919-968-2460
DINING GUIDE Neal’s Deli Traditional deli fare. 100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185 Open Eye Cafe Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, beer and wine; 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410 Provence Southern French cuisine. 203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008 Spotted Dog Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117 Southern Rail Bar foods and more upscale nightly specials. 201-C E. Main St.; 919-967-1967 Steel String Brewery Craft beer. 106-A S. Greensboro St.; 919-240-7215 Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881
Bella’s International Cuisine A variety of homemade dishes. 360 E. Main St.; 919-903-9963 CALAVERA EMPANADA & TEQUILA BAR 13 varieties of savory and sweet empanadas and more than 50 kinds of tequila. 370 E. Main St.; 919-617-1674; calaveraempanadas.com Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. Artisan coffee roastery and espresso bar. 300 East Main St., Ste. C; 919-904-7273 HICKORY TAVERN An extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417; thehickorytavern.com
AMANTE GOURMET PIZZA Create-yourown pizzas with options. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330; amantepizza.com
Carr Mill Mall B-SIDE LOUNGE Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Plus inspired cocktails. 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com Cafe Symmetry Eatery that focuses on healthy, locally sourced meals. 919-903-9596 Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones. 919-904-7336 Elmo’s Diner Diner breakfast, lunch, dinner. 919-929-2909 Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine. 919-904-7343
THE SHOPPE BAR AND MEATBALL KITCHEN SHOPPE Meatballs, sliders, sides. 370 E. Main St; 919-240-5851
VENABLE ROTISSERIE BISTRO Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com
Tom + Chee Fancy grilled cheese, soups, salads, grilled cheese donuts. 370 East Main St., Ste. 140. 919-869-7728
Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 919-929-0010
Wings Over 18 flavors of wings. 313 E. Main St.; 919-537-8271 300 East Main
YesterYears Brewery. Beer and board games. 300 East Main St., Ste. C; 919-904-7273
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DINING GUIDE N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine. Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877 Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9002 Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Classic Chinese dishes. 602 Jones Ferry Rd.; 919-942-0850 Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine. 104 NC 54 (Carrboro Plaza); 919-960-7640 Wingman Wings and hot dogs. 104 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9200
Fig & Honey Southern and Mediterranean. 141 Chatham Downs Dr., Ste. 201; 919-914-9760
S&T Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007
The Goat Panini, meats, cheeses, pastries. Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717
Small B&B Cafe Pancakes, quiche, sandwiches and soups. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909
Downtown Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, pastries, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643
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Elizabeth’s Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292
Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376
Modern Life Deli & Drinks New York bagels, sandwiches, coffee. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883
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OAKLEAF Farm-to-table menu specializing Sophisticated farm to table dining Pittsboro’s renovated, in inFrench andhistoric Italian cuisine; kids Chatham Mills. menu; all ABC permits. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6303; oakleafnc.com
Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr.; 919-545-2330 The Fearrington Granary Small plates, burgers, grill options. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121 The Fearrington House Fine-dining French cuisine. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121
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Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722; Hillsborough BBQ Company Barbecue plates and sandwiches. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-732-4647 Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails; 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113 Jay’s Chicken Shack Chicken, buffalo wings, breakfast biscuits. 646 N Churton St.; 919-732-3591
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DINING GUIDE MAPLE VIEW FARM COUNTRY STORE Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com Mystery Brewing Public House Locally made brews. 236 S. Nash St.; 919-245-1325 Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine. 110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261 Radius Pizzeria & Pub Pizzas, salads and sandwiches. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601 Russell’s Steakhouse Steaks, chicken, burgers. 378 S. Churton St.; 919-241-4902 Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine. 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214 Village Diner Southern diner, buffet. 600 W. King St.; 919-732-7032 Vintage Revival Tea Room & Treasures Tea and scones. 125 E. King St.; 919-644-8000 Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050 Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare. 105 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223
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ALSO CHECK OUT THESE DURHAM RESTAURANTS… Basan Specialty sushi rolls, modern Japanese cuisine and sake. 359 Blackwell St., Ste. 220; 919-797-9728; basanrestaurant.com Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food with a Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics. 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar.com Counting House Upscale, locally sourced entrees and small plates. 111 N. Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com Hummingbird Bakery Signature Southern desserts, breakfast fare, lunch and coffee. 721 Broad St.; 919-908-6942; hummingbirddurham.com Kanki Hibachi, a sushi bar, drinks and more. Now with patio dining. 3504 Mount Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22kitchenandbar.com Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com
Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from house-made soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8902; pageroadgrill.com Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish tangine and a vegetable caponata with quinoa. Full bar. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches. 2424 Erwin Rd., 406 Blackwell St. & 4201 University Dr.; saladelia.com Saltbox Seafood Joint Carolina seafood served griddled or fried. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices inspired by the home-cooking of Japan, China, Vietnam and Thailand. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikinc.com The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries and cakes, organic salads, sandwiches, weekend brunch. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” including signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Vin Rouge Bistro-style dinner and Sunday brunch. 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com Watts Grocery Seasonal contemporary American cooking using local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com
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A FOODIE PARADISE
A chicken shawarma wrap with a Greek salad from Mediterranean Deli.
a scene-stealing food scene
A tribute to a stellar environment that’s a profession, an obsession, a pastime and a conversation starter
BY ANDREA GRIFFITH CASH
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ere are a few of my favorite things:
The Thai curry mussels and fries at Kitchen. A simple scoop of strawberry ice cream from Maple View Farm. Oysters Rockefeller from Elaine’s on Franklin. The fried oyster salad from the Fearrington Granary. The steak frites from Acme. The nine-herb salad from The Siena Hotel’s Il Palio. Fried chicken from Venable. The spicy oyster mushroom curry from Jujube. The artisan cheese plate from Oakleaf. Seared scallops with lavender-hazelnut pesto from The Carolina Inn’s Crossroads Chapel Hill Restaurant. OK, so that’s more than a few, and the really incredible part is that I could go on. I haven’t even mentioned the food trucks, the farmers’ markets, the wide array of ethnic eateries, the gourmet grocery stores, the bars serving sophisticated cocktails, and the new but swoonworthy restaurants that have opened as I’ve been writing this. Some foodies are born. Others are born again when they move to the Triangle. I’ve always appreciated a good meal. My family was even in the business for a while, owning and operating a bed-and-breakfast. But I didn’t
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become obsessed until moving to the Triangle in early 2009. The food scene here is just that good. It demands that you really savor what you’re experiencing. It motivates you to spread the word: “Soft-shell crabs are back at Crook’s Corner!” (Although it is always hard for me to go to Crook’s and not order the legendary shrimp and grits.) It evokes an appreciation of its past – even folks who weren’t around in the days of Bill Neal and Ben and Karen Barker know and respect these culinary pioneers. Our food scene is a profession, an obsession, a pastime, a conversation starter at a cocktail party. It begins and ends with the relationships our chefs have with farmers. Here, chefs have their favorite farmer on speed dial. The farmer – more rock star than invisible supplier – brings a boxedup surprise to a chef’s kitchen door, and the contents inspire an outside-of-the-box nightly special by sundown four hours later. Cooking with food grown near home – or as we just call it around these parts, cooking – is a given. Chefs go to great lengths to credit the farms of origin when they write up their nightly menus. Some chefs are even growing their own produce. But the relationship would mean nothing without the consumer. This area’s population demands a stellar experience delivered to them by the industry’s finest. Triangle diners have a favorite restaurant, chef, bartender, host, server – and yes – a favorite farmer and farmers’ market. A beautiful, ripe strawberry would not exist without the farmer. It would be squandered were it not for the chef to
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treat it with its deserved respect, creating a dish in which the flavors emerge bright and clean. And without a discerning diner – one educated on seasonality and open-minded about cooking methods who is willing to pay extra for a piece of fruit that hasn’t been traveling across the country in the back of a truck for a number of days – those plated efforts would be in vain. As good as it already is, Triangle food just keeps getting better. Acclaim and awards – like Andrea Reusing’s 2011 James Beard for Best Chef: Southeast – certainly help. And as chefs from New York City and Napa Valley relocate here, they’re spreading the word. But more than that, the interest in food is growing, as students of cuisine are becoming the ubiquitous masters of it. More of us want to farm, home brew and bake pies. More of us want to butcher pasture-raised beef. More of us are launching food product lines – from coffee to peanut butter. And driving the entire movement is the fact that more of us want to eat well, whether we define that as organic or biodynamic, rustic or upscale, calorie-conscious or gut busting. Sometimes, we have to pinch ourselves: How did this happen? How do we deserve this? We have the gastronomical opportunities of a big city without the traffic or exorbitant cost of living. But brief, unnecessary moments of guilt quickly subside. When we taste that next perfect morsel – it’s never far away – we are overcome with a thought: Food this good deserves to be appreciated. It demands word of mouth, social media posts, online reviews. My advice? Savor first, and Tweet later.
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April 21-23, 2016 tastetheevent.com Presented by Chapel Hill Magazine and Durham Magazine, this threeday festival kicks off with the Grand Taste Experience at the Durham Armory with food and drink samples from some of the best restaurants and local artisans. (You’ll be “Thanksgiving-full” by the end.) A portion of the proceeds support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Stay updated by following us on Twitter – @tastetheevent!
a full plate TRIANGLE RESTAURANT WEEK Every January & June trirestaurantweek.com Twice a year, this weeklong celebration of culinary excellence has participating restaurants offering special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the finest cuisine in Chapel Hill and beyond. PIEDMONT FARM TOUR April carolinafarmstewards.org/pft Load up a car with your friends and family, choose the farms you’d like to visit and get out in the countryside for another year of self-guided tours. PEPPER FESTIVAL September or October pepperfestnc.org At Briar Chapel – a neighborhood south of Chapel Hill – taste an abundance of pepper-
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themed dishes and drinks. Festivalgoers will also enjoy live music, DIY workshops and the crowning of the PepperFest King and Queen. TERRAVITA October terravitaevent.com Sustainable food and drink is the focus of this multi-day event with a classroom series, a grand tasting, and multiple dinners showcasing chefs, beverage producers and food artisans from across the Southeast. A TASTEFUL AFFAIR October or November rmh-chapelhill.org Held at the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium and benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill, this food and beverage tasting event showcases plenty of local restaurants and food artisans and features a celebrity judging component. CHM
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HUNGRY FOR MORE? FEARRINGTON VILLAGE fearrington.com Foodies will especially love the Cooks and Books series, which has attracted superstar cookbook authors such as Thomas Keller and Ruth Reichl. SOUTHERN SEASON southernseason.com This specialty food and gifts store is known for its restaurant (Weathervane) and cooking school with classes hosted by expert chefs. TASTE CAROLINA GOURMET FOOD TOURS tastecarolina.net Go behind the scenes to chat with chefs and artisans and enjoy their delicious food. TRIANGLE FOOD TOURS trianglefoodtour.com A casual yet educational way to sample food from a cross-section of locally owned and enthusiastically operated restaurants.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
out and about Make plans to attend these can’t-miss events
FEBRUARY
NC Comedy Arts Festival Laughs are guaranteed during this event that is one of the largest of its kind in the country and known all over the state as a cultural institution. You’ll see both recognized and upand-coming acts perform stand-up, improv and sketch comedy at venues including Local 506 and DSI Comedy Theater. Various locations; 919-338-8150; nccomedyarts.com Carolina Jazz Festival Now in its 39th year, this event brings together students and faculty from the UNC Jazz Studies program and guest musicians for a number of performances, forums and rehearsals. UNC Campus, 919-962-1039; music.unc.edu/jazzfest
MARCH
Community Egg Hunt The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding 25,000 eggs throughout River Park in Hillsborough, so it’s up to kids ages 2 to 10 to bring a basket and find every last one. The whole family will enjoy live entertainment, games, prizes
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and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. River Park, 140 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough; 919-968-2743; townofchapelhill.org/egghunt
APRIL
Storybook Gala Under the Sea Mingle with guests during The Little Mermaidthemed soiree to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. The annual black-tie optional event features a threecourse dinner and dancing. Sheraton Chapel Hill, 1 Europa Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-913-2040; rmh-chapelhill.org Fridays on the Front Porch at the Carolina Inn There’s no place like the lawn of the historic inn on a Friday to kick off your weekend. No cover charge, ticket fees or reservations required – just stop by anytime after 5pm on Fridays through October for live music from some of the best bands around. Drinks and seasonal picnic boxes are available for purchase. The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill; 919-933-2001; carolinainnevents.com
It’s an annual tradition: Carolina Ballet performs The Nutcracker each year at Memorial Hall.
Not So Normal Run + Fun (5K, Half and Marathon) Two towns, two days, three races. Run a 5K, half or full marathon to cap off the third annual weeklong celebration of community and giving. Proceeds benefit the Not So Normal Fund, which supports local nonprofit projects and initiatives. Registration prices vary. notsonormalrun.org Tar Heels for SECU Family House BBQ & Golf Tournament Mingle with Tar Heel coaches, student athletes and other supporters and enjoy barbecue, music and a silent auction. Practice your swing for the golf tournament the morning after. The Blue Zone at Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-932-8001; secufamilyhouse.org/bbq-golf UNC Science Expo The signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival, this street fair features more than 100 activities including hands-on interactive experiments, riveting demonstrations, behind-the-scenes lab
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tours, stage entertainment and more. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill; 919-843-7952; ncsciencefestival.org Tar Heel 10 Miler & 4 Mile Run Designed to showcase downtown and its surrounding historic neighborhoods, the race begins at the Bell Tower and ends at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Registration prices vary. UNC Campus; tarheel10miler.com Piedmont Farm Tour Learn about local and organic farming on a self-guided tour of dozens of working farms in Orange, Chatham, Alamance and Person counties. Various locations; 919-542-2402; carolinafarmstewards.org/pft Home Roam Tour beautiful homes and enjoy food and beverage samples from local restaurants during the annual event hosted by the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties. Neighborhood TBD; 919-682-0449; Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Bring the whole family to celebrate music, dance, art and education and enjoy more than 60 performances. Ticket prices vary. Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; 919-542-8142; shakorihillsgrassroots.org
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Moorefields on the Lawn Built in 1785 as a summer home by Alfred Moore – a Revolutionary War military leader, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a founder of UNC – the home and its sprawling lawn and gardens provide an elegant backdrop for yard games, house tours, live music and a buffet brunch. Moorefields, 2201 Moorefields Rd., Hillsborough; 919-732-4941; moorefields.org Carrboro Day Join your neighbors and friends for poetry readings, music and dancing, interactive field games, crafts, food, family activities and more on the first Sunday in May. Carrboro Town Hall grounds, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro; 919-918-7364; townofcarrboro.org The Lumina Theatre’s Outdoor Movies on the Green This theater shows films year-round, but during the warmer months, moviegoers can bring their own chairs and blankets and catch family-friendly flicks outdoors on the Village Green. Southern Village Green, 600 Market St., Chapel Hill; 919-969-8049; thelumina.com Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series It might be down the road from Chapel Hill, but it’s worth the drive to Bynum to hear live folk, blues or bluegrass music on Friday nights through August. Tickets aren’t needed but a $5 to $8 donation is requested. Bynum
General Store, 950 Bynum Rd., Bynum; bynumfrontporch.org ClydeFEST The outdoor children’s art festival at the Bynum Ball Field encourages creativity with hands-on arts activities, old-world carnival games, live music and food trucks. Bynum Ball Field, 173 Bynum Hill Rd., Bynum; 919-542-0394, chathamarts.org
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Carolina Kids Classic Since the event was launched in 1988, the annual golf tournament has raised more than $3.5 million for families in need at the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. Finley Golf Course, 500 Finley Golf Course Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-913-2040; rmh-chapelhill.org North Carolina Symphony at Southern Village Concertgoers can stake out a spot on the Village Green, bring friends and family and pack a picnic for this free(!), once-a-summer performance at Southern Village. Southern Village Green, 600 Market St., Chapel Hill; 919-933-4422; southernvillage.com
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10 by 10 in the Triangle If you enjoy the theater but have a hard time making it through a three-hour show, this international festival is a perfect – and timely – alternative. In its 15th year, the event showcases 10 brand-new, 10-minute plays. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-929-2787; artscenterlive.org PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory The area’s best and brightest high school talent from 14 Triangle-area schools will perform a show after weeks of training, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Center for Dramatic Art, 150 Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-962-7529; playmakersrep.org/outreach/syc July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Join thousands of Chapel Hillians in Kenan Memorial Stadium to celebrate our nation’s rich history of freedom and independence with a dazzling fireworks display. Arrive early and enjoy live music, games, face painting and other fun family activities. Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-968-2743; townofchapelhill.org
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Paperhand Puppet Intervention Summer Show Don’t miss this larger-than-life puppet show (that’s not just for kids) from the Saxapahawbased group at the Forest Theatre. The show premieres in August and runs weekends through Labor Day. Forest Theatre, 123 South Boundary St., Chapel Hill; 919-923-1857; paperhand.org
Be Loud! ‘16 Jam out to bands during the third annual event benefitting the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation. Proceeds will support adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families at UNC Hospitals. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-967-9053; beloudsophie.org
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Carrboro Music Festival Take in as much music as you can at this fun festival featuring more than 150 performances on 25 different stages throughout Carrboro. Various Carrboro locations; 919-942-8541; carrboromusicfestival.com
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Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Bring the whole family to celebrate music, dance, art and education and enjoy more than 60 performances. Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro; 919-542-8142; shakorihillsgrassroots.org Roy Williams’ Fast Break Against Cancer Join Coach Roy Williams, his assistant coaches and Tar Heel announcer Jones Angell as they tip-off the men’s basketball season at this seated breakfast and one-of-a-kind live auction event. All proceeds benefit critical cancer research, prevention and treatment programs in our community. Dean E. Smith Center, 300 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-966-5905; unclineberger.org/ development/fastbreak Festifall Join thousands of Chapel Hillians and visitors downtown for the free annual outdoor festival. Watch performances by local bands and dance groups and peruse the market of handmade works for sale. West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill; 919-968-2784; chapelhillfestifall.com A Tasteful Affair Join guests from across the Triangle to enjoy delicious samples from over two-dozen of the area’s finest restaurants, catering companies, beverage purveyors and food trucks. The Blue Zone at Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-913-2040; rmh-chapelhill.org Annual Walk for Education Walk with thousands of students, teachers and families to support school clubs, sports teams and organizations with exercise, food and games in this district-wide fundraiser. The walk starts at McCorkle Place on UNC’s campus and ends with a giant carnival at Lincoln Center. McCorkle Place, UNC Campus, E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-968-8819; publicschoolfoundation.org The Carolina Ball This classy evening at the Carolina Club raises money for families who stay at the SECU Family House during treatment at
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UNC Hospitals. Participate in silent and live auctions, try your hand at casino games, enjoy dinner and dance the night away. The Carolina Club, 550 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill; 919-932-8000; secufamilyhouse. org/gala/the-carolina-ball Hillsborough Handmade Parade Every two years, this colorful procession rolls into town – revelers proudly parade down the streets of Hillsborough with larger-thanlife creative and kooky puppets of their own making. Various Hillsborough locations; 919-643-2500; hillsboroughartscouncil.org Homegrown Halloween In an effort to keep Halloween smaller, safer and closer to its local roots, Franklin Street closes down from 9pm to midnight to make room for thousands of costumed attendees. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill; 919-968-2743; townofchapelhill.org
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Jupiter Ball The black-tie gala benefits the Jupiter Ball Fund, a scholarship program that enables in-need students across the state to visit the Morehead Planetarium on field trips
or to receive a visit from Morehead’s outreach programs. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-843-3474; moreheadplanetarium.org Carrboro Film Festival This two-day celebration features world-class films of every length and genre from around the region and the world, as well as parties and workshops. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-929-2787; carrborofilmfestival.com Southern Village 5K and Family Fun Run Get together with friends or bring the whole family to run or walk to support the Chapel Hill Service League’s primary fundraiser for Christmas House. Southern Village, Chapel Hill; 919-933-1141; chapelhillserviceleague.org Orange County Artists Guild Annual Open Studio Tour Meet more than 70 artists in their own studios and see their many media and styles of art from metal sculpture and woodworks to painting and ceramics. The studio tour is free and open to the public; visit the website to download a brochure and map where participants can view the artists’ work to plan their route. Various locations in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough; orangecountyartistsguild.com
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Gingerbread Village Display Relish the festive display of gingerbread houses at The Carolina Inn made by Chapel Hillians showcasing their creativity and imagination. The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill; 919-933-2001; carolinainnevents.com The Nutcracker You’ll have visions of sugarplums in your head after a performance of this classic tale. Memorial Hall, 114 E. Cameron St., Chapel Hill; 919-719-0900; carolinaballet.com Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade Bundle up and claim a seat for the annual parade that starts in Chapel Hill and ends in Carrboro and features marching bands, floats and of course, Santa Claus. Franklin Street; chapelhillholidayparade.com Town Hall Tree Lighting The town of Carrboro will sparkle as the tree is lit at Town Hall with carolers and holiday cheer. Carrboro Town Hall grounds, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro; 919-918-7364; townofcarrboro.org CHM
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The Town of Carrboro is now accepting applications for the following boards: • • • • • • •
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These appointments will be made in February 2016.
Family Planning Disease Screening Well-child exams Family Planning Maternal families, HealthImmunizations Caring for individuals, &Sealants community Primary CareCare Services MaternalFillings Health & Extractions Nutrition Counseling Smoking Cessation Family Planning Disease Screening Immunizations Well-child exams Primary Services Well-child Exams SealantsSmoking Infant Oral Care Dental Exams & Cleaning Fillings & Extractions Dental Exams & Cleaning Immunization Cessation Primary Care Services Maternal Health Nutrition Counseling Smoking Cessation Screening Fillings &Nutrition CounselingSealantsInfant Oral Care Infant Oral Care Dental Exams Disease & Cleaning Extractions
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INTERESTED? For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-918-7309 or cwilson@townofcarrboro.org or visit the Town’s website at townofcarrboro.org
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Starting your home search? We asked Randy Cox – president of the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors (chapelhillrealtors.com) – to offer some insights about our real estate market. What words come to mind when you think of this real estate market? We’ve got some great things going on. Tremendous activity. Some areas are better than others, but no area is struggling. It’s healthy. There’s not too much activity to where we see what happened in 2006. Lenders are fair. People aren’t overleveraged. So it’s sustainable. It’s a market that has growth. It now has an element that maybe 2009 to 2011 didn’t have – new construction has come back into the fold.
Broadly speaking, what draws people to this market, and what are they looking for? It’s three- or fourfold. We have a great education system – and by that I mean the public schools, the private schools and the universities in the Triangle, which are second to none. That just lends opportunity to folks. And the hospital piece – WakeMed, UNC and Duke. They are all-encompassing. They are nationally recognized. And then you can’t discount the fact that our economy – and major corporations here – draw people to this area. But it’s also lifestyle. I often talk to people and explain that what’s nice about being right here is we’re two-and-a-half hours from the coast and the mountains. The climate is just fabulous. You can be outdoors, essentially, 10 months out of 12. That’s pretty exceptional. It’s a moderate pace with a high quality of life. Family is, obviously, important to people. We have an infrastructure that accommodates 98
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About Randy Randy Cox came to the community 35 years ago from Long Island to play lacrosse at UNC. (He was on the 1981 and 1982 national championship teams!) In addition to being the president of the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors, Randy is the broker in charge at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. A licensed general contractor, he also co-owns Horizon Custom Builders LLC.
traffic. You spend less time away from family because you can get from point A to point B. More and more people are able to work from home – live, work and play within a community – so they’re buying amenities within a community because they’re going to spend time there. They’re looking for single-family, detached homes more than anything. That’s the most prevalent.
If someone is moving to the area and they know they want to buy, where do they start? The statistic says that 87% start their search online. So, as Realtors, we know that when an inquiry finally ends up on our desk, much of the homework has already been done. A great resource is to go through the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors and/ or the Chamber to seek out a qualified real estate professional. The consumer has the ability to be pretty educated when they get to us, which, quite frankly, has forced the real estate community to be better at what we do. That being said, I think that a large part of who you choose to be your real estate professional in your home search is going to be about trust and how you interact. Some of that is decided right there on the spot – first impressions are lasting impressions. Read a person’s bio and learn a bit about them. And ultimately, pick up the phone and call and find a little bit out about who you’re doing business with. Regardless of the technologies and the innovations, at the end of the day, real estate is still a people business.
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What if a buyer really doesn’t know the difference between Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and beyond? I would say to them, “Tell me what’s important to you.” A lot of times, through a series of questions, you can drill down and figure out what’s of the utmost importance. In some instances, it’s, “I don’t want to be in a community.” In some instances, it’s, “I need schools to be my focus.” In some instances, it’s, “restaurants are important.” The smart Realtor is asking questions and listening. Price point is a big part of it. And the affordability – so you look at tax rates, the age of the home, the upkeep.
How competitive is this market? How quickly are homes being snatched up? The average days on market right now [September 2015] is 78. That’s in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. While we can give statistics, those numbers change. There are so many factors – global economies affect the market because of the consumer confidence factor. The important thing to emphasize? People should focus on being a better buyer or a
better seller. Be qualified and ready to purchase. Get your financing in order. Make sure you have whatever documents you need to make an offer or to list a property. Better sellers think about upgrades on the home and doing an inspection. If you have your ducks in a row, then when the opportunity comes along, you’re not scrambling. At the end of the day, you want to be prepared.
What trends are you seeing among buyers? I’m also a licensed general contractor and builder. I co-own Horizons Custom Builders. We’ll build about 18 houses this year. Probably the biggest change is that first-floor master bedrooms are of value. That’s a trend that’s very real for the consumer, whether they’re 30 years old or 80. Everything we’ve built since 2012 has had a first-floor master. People want a gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances, granite or quartz or Corian tops, high-end finishes, moldings. Everybody wants high end. Closet space and storage are important. So are playrooms or a bonus room of some sort. Flexible floor plans are key – so that one room could be converted to an office or a bedroom. At the end of the day, people are not willing to forego quality.
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Say someone is getting off a plane from the West Coast, and they’re totally unfamiliar with the area. What are the biggest surprises? First, it’s about getting acclimated to the geography of the area. People see a map of the area, but they don’t fully understand time and distance. And then it’s understanding schools. We have such a broad range and different mindsets. The Wake County system is so much bigger, so the dynamics are different than the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. And then there’s a need to explain that we also have Chatham County Schools and Orange County Schools. Then it comes down to a costs-benefits equation. “Am I willing to pay this for this?” They weigh the costs-benefits of being in a certain area. We run the numbers.
Any predictions for 2016? Much of the same. We’re in a very stable market. New construction will continue to move forward. Chapel Hill proper is changing in terms of its product – a number of different projects are about to be underway or already are in progress. I see a lot of promise for our entire area. More and more people are finding North Carolina to be a place they want to call home, for all the reasons already mentioned. On all fronts, this is a great place to live. So there will continue to be an influx of people, which will stress our infrastructure and our inventory levels. But at the end of the day, we have some really bright people in key positions who can make a difference. We’ll address all of those challenges as we move forward. CHM
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Source: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce & the Triangle MLS Houses Sold in Orange County 1,206 in 2015 (through August) 1,432 in 2014 1,628 in 2013 Average Residential Closing Price in Orange County $329,927 in 2014 $327,758 in 2013
2014 Average Price Per Square Foot for Residential $149 in Orange County $126 in Chatham County $111 in Wake County $101 in Durham County
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140 WEST Location Corner of West Franklin Street and Church Street Contact 919-360-3712; 140westfranklin.com Style Mixed-use development Price range $300,000s and up School district Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools
BALLENTINE Location Off of Eubanks Roadâ&#x20AC;¨ and Old N.C. 86â&#x20AC;¨ Contact 919-923-1058 (Bronwyn Merritt) Style Townhomes and detached single-family homes Price range $130,000 for townhomes and upâ&#x20AC;¨ School district CHCCS
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BINGHAM RIDGE Location About 10 minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill off of 15-501 Contact 919-971-1093; binghamridge.comâ&#x20AC;¨ Style Single-family, highperformance homes on large lots. One-story and custom buildings available. Price range High $300,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools
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Location A quarter mile south of N.C. 54 just west of Carrboro Contact 919-929-2005; blackberryhollowhomes.com Style Custom homes in a green community (drought resistant landscaping, solar community lighting and other ecoconscious features) Price range Lots begin at $79,000; homes are mid-$400,000s and up School district CHCCS
Location 9 miles south of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 888-249-9429; briarchapelnc.com Style Single-family green homes, ranch-style villas and custom homes Price range High $190,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools
CLAREMONT SOUTH Location Homestead Road off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Contact 919-803-4552 Style Single-family homes and cottages Price range Mid-$200,000s-$600,000s School district CHCCS
EAST 54 Location 1113 Environ Way Contact 919-969-1154; east54.com Style Mixed-use development with 180 condominiums Price range High $200,000s and up School district CHCCS
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Location Off of Baldwin Road, about five minutes from downtown Hillsborough Contact 919-643-2225; foxhillfarmnc.com Style Spacious lots with a secluded feel Price range Lots begin at $116,000 School district Orange County Schools
GOVERNORS CLUB Location South of downtown Chapel Hill Contact 919-968-8500; governorsclub.com Style Custom homes in gated country club community Price range Lots begin at $50,000 School district Chatham County Schools
LYSTRA PRESERVE Location 6 miles south of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-612-4968; scott@ domicilenc.com; terramorhomes.com Style 10+ acre wooded homesites Price range High $700,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools
MANN’S CROSSING Location Off of Mann’s Chapel Road in Pittsboro Contact 919-830-4700; mannscrossing.com Style Wooded acre-plus homesites and custom builds Price range $450,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools
MONTCLAIR Location South of downtown Chapel Hill off of Culbreth Road Contact 919-493-0099; zinndesignbuild.com Style Thirteen exclusive custom homesites Price range $1 million and up School district CHCCS
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PLEASANT GREEN FARMS Location 5 miles from downtown Hillsborough on Schley Road off N.C. 57 Contact 919-612-3221; pleasantgreenfarms.com Style A gated community with 33 individual home sites, woods, pastures and a pond Price range 10 acre lots begin at $250,000 School district Orange County Schools
SOUTH GROVE Location South of downtown Chapel Hill past Cole Drive on U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-969-6969 Style 26 new homes with a community garden park and fire pit Price range Mid-$600,000s to $850,000 School district CHCCS
THE LEGACY AT JORDAN LAKE Location Twenty minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and a mile from Jordan Lake access Contact 919-533-6333; meritagehomes.com Style Texas-style homes with a Chapel Hill address Price range Mid-$400,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools
THE ORCHARD Location 2 miles west of University Lake off of Jones Ferry Road Contact 919-960-6015; liveintheorchard.com Style Single-family homes on 2+ acre lots in a green community Price range $800,000 and up School district CHCCS
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THE WOODLANDS OF CHAPEL HILL Location Off of Jones Ferry Road, about 3.5 miles south of the N.C. 54 Bypass Contact 919-621-0525; thewoodlandsofchapelhill.com Style Single-family homes Price range $700,000 and up School district CHCCS
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VALLEY VIEW Location 15 minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill Contact 919-880-4183; cimarronhomes.com Style Wooded lots and shared pastoral open space Price range $300,000s-$500,000s School district Chatham County Schools
WATERSTONE Location In Hillsborough off I-40 exit 261, and 2 miles south of I-85 exit 165 off New Hwy 86. Contact 919-235-6655; ashtonwoods.com Style Townhome and single family homes Price range From the $190,000s-$550,000s School district Orange County Schools
WINMORE Location Off of Homestead Road Contact 919-942-8005; winmorecommunity.com Style Mixed-use development with single-family homes and townhomes Price range $300,000-$800,000 School district CHCCS
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In every town there is a company whose agents are really well connected, who know the community inside and out. In Chapel Hill-Carrboro, that company is Franklin Street Realty. We have been in business for over 20 years and bring calm heads, long-term perspective and expertise to our local market. We know the schools, the neighborhoods and more! 1525 E. Franklin Street 919.929.7174 We live here. We work here. We play here.
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THE APARTMENTS AT MIDTOWN 501 Chapel Hill’s newest luxury community DESIGN BUILD
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The Franklin Hotel is just steps away from all the dining and shopping on Franklin Street.
hether you’re in town for a conference, a campus visit, a sporting event or simply a trip to eat local, you’ll find plenty of comfortable and convenient options for your stay. From right-off-the-highway spots to AAA five-diamond hotels, there’s a place to lay your head in town. Rates are subject to change due to events such as graduation and athletic events, but the variety of impressive amenities – everything from pools and fitness facilities to high-end dining – never wavers.
We’re connected to the community. We live here, work here and play here. And, for over 25 years we’ve helped people at this intersection in life find their home in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham. We know this area inside and out and bring a wealth of knowledge to the table when you’re ready to make the move here. There’s nothing quite like feeling you belong.
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HOTELS & MOTELS Aloft Chapel Hill 1001 S. Hamilton Rd. (off N.C. 54) 919-932-7772; 877-462-5638 aloftchapelhill.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast only) Gym Yes Rates $129-$209 The Carolina Inn 211 Pittsboro St. (downtown) 800-962-8519 carolinainn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $120-$400 (excludes certain days e.g. big sports weekends, holidays) Chapel Hill University Inn 1301 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-929-2171 chapelhilluniversityinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $79-$119 Courtyard by Marriott 100 Marriott Way (off N.C. 54 E.) 919-883-0700 courtyardchapelhill.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast and dinner only, plus a bar) Gym Yes Rates $129-$189 Days Inn 1312 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-929-3090 daysinn.com/ChapelHill Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym No Rates $69-$139 The Fearrington House Inn 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 fearrington.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes, three Gym Yes Rates $325-$695
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The Franklin Hotel 311 W. Franklin St. (downtown) 919-442-9000 franklinhotelnc.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast and dinner only) Gym Yes Rates $189-$499
Quality Inn 1740 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-968-3000 qualityinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $72-$105
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Carrboro 370 E. Main St., Unit 100, Carrboro 919-969-6988 chapelhillcarrborosuites.hamptoninn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free hot continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $129-$199
Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill 101 Erwin Rd. (at U.S. 15-501) 919-933-4848 marriott.com/RDUHL Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast Mon.-Sun.; dinner Mon.-Fri.) Gym Yes Rates $149-$259
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham 6121 Farrington Rd. (off N.C. 54) 919-403-8700 chapelhillsuites.hamptoninn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free hot continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $129 on average Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill 6119 Farrington Rd. (off N.C. 54) 919-489-7555 hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast only) Gym Yes Rates $99-$139 Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough 202 Cardinal Dr. (off S. Churton Street), Hillsborough 919-644-7997 hiexpress.com/hillsborough Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free hot continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $94-$159 Microtel Inn & Suites 120 Old Dogwood St. (off S. Churton Street), Hillsborough 919-245-3102 microtelinn.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym No Rates $55-$70
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel One Europa Dr. (at U.S. 15-501) 919-968-4900 sheratonchapelhill.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $99-$310 The Siena Hotel 1505 E. Franklin St. 919-929-4000 sienahotel.com Wi-Fi Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $149-$259
BED & BREAKFASTS 458 West B&B 458 West St., Pittsboro 919-491-4229 458west.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Full breakfast Rates $110-$150 Additional information LCD TVs with DVD players; handicap-accessible first floor room available.
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How Suite It Is 1 Winter Dr. 919-923-6787 howsuiteitis.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Full kitchens Rates $70-$160 Additional information Fully furnished small houses; laundry facilities; TV with cable and DVD; some units pet-friendly and cost $5 extra per pet per night; available for short- or longterm stays; all linens provided; central heat and air. Inn at Bingham School 6720 Mebane Oaks Rd. (at N.C. 54 W.) 919-563-5583 innatbinghamschool.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Breakfast included Rates $150-$195 Additional information Complimentary wine served in the evening; no pets allowed. The Inn at Teardrops 175 W. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-1120 innatteardrops.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Breakfast included Rates $165-$195 Additional information Built in 1768, the inn is in the heart of Hillsborough’s historic district and within walking distance to restaurants and downtown attractions; hosts events, small weddings and parties. Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast 76 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-5515 rosemary-bb.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Vegetarian breakfast included Rates $109-$159 Additional information No pets allowed; non-smoking. Small B&B and Cafe 219 East St., Pittsboro 919-537-1909 smallbandbcafe.com Wi-Fi Free Dining Restaurant open 5 days a week; breakfast served daily in dining room. Rates $75-$185 Additional information Childand pet-friendly. CHM
Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. Wendy Tanson
REALTOR®, Broker, ABR, CRS, SRES, GREEN wendy@tanson.com (919) 971-7180 www.wendytanson.com
Your Real Estate Connection for the Greater Chapel Hill/Durham Area. “You are an outstanding Realtor; certainly the best we have ever met. It is so hard to find someone who is as on-the-ball, hard working, knowledgeable, professional, and full of integrity as you are.” - J.L., Chapel Hill “The profession is lucky to have someone so experienced, honest and caring.” - A.C., Apex
Pat Dillon
REALTOR®, Broker, GRI, CSP, SRES, CLHMS patdillon@remax.net (919) 368-4068 www.patdillonproperties.com Local Knowledge. Personal Service. The Right Results. “Pat stays calm and level headed and stays right by your side whenever you need her.” “She takes the time to listen, and most of all, she cares about her clients.” “She handled every hiccup with total professionalism and a much needed sense of humor.” – Zillow Reviews
Desiree Goldman
REALTOR®, Broker, GRI, ABR, CLHMS desiree@desireegoldman.com (919) 696-5848 www.desireegoldman.com Exceptional Service. Exceptional Homes. Always with a focus on you. “Desiree’s professionalism, business knowledge, intelligence, market savvy, attentiveness, and experience are remarkable.” “We came to rely on her expertise and objective opinions.” “She helped negotiate/navigate that process with savvy and aplomb.” – Zillow Reviews
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Kaylie McCraw and RC Orlan met their freshman year as undergrads at UNC and held their wedding at The Carolina Inn.
1 It’s adaptable Whether you want
a traditional church wedding, a down-home pig pickin’ on a farm or a swanky affair at The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill fits the bill.
2 It’s affordable When it comes to
venues, catering, flowers, overnight accommodations and just about everything else on your checklist, you’ll spend considerably less than you would in many parts of the country.
3 The weather is nice
The importance of satisfactory weather at a wedding cannot be overstated. This area is kind to brides’ nerves – most of the time – no matter if they are tying the knot in November, March or July.
4 To-die-for destination
Your guests probably have Chapel Hill on their list of places to visit anyway. The day is about you – the happy couple. But your out-of-town friends and relatives will appreciate all there is to do while they are here – and the close proximity to the airport. (Anyone who’s ever traveled to a wedding in the middle of nowhere and spent most of the weekend sequestered in a hotel room knows this one all too well.)
5 Favorable food
Your guests will judge the reception largely by the quality of the meal. And in Chapel Hill, quality food is pretty easy to come by.
6 You can embrace your Southern-ness
Are you a sucker for seersucker suits, Mason jar cocktails and gingham tablecloths? All of that fits right into a Chapel Hill wedding.
7 Go Heels! Pay homage to your favorite 8 Invaluable vendors
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university by having bridal portraits or wedding pictures taken on campus, or choose Carolina blue as one of your colors.
to host a Chapel Hill wedding Why get married here? Let us count the ways…
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Chapel Hill is small enough to offer your wedding a homey feel, but big enough that many top-notch wedding vendors do business here – from cake bakers to photographers to jewelry designers.
9 It’s just a special place
If you’re even considering a Chapel Hill wedding, that probably means you grew up in town, attended UNC (where many couples make their love connection) or have grown fond of it while visiting. It’s that intangible, personal feeling that usually seals the deal for engaged couples. CHM
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To help you plan your perfect Chapel Hill wedding, don’t miss the Carolina Inn Bridal Showcase on Jan. 31, 2016. For more information about the elegant and informational afternoon, go to carolinainnbridalshowcase.com
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SPAS & SALONS
Smruti Shah of Southern Village gets an updo for a Chapel Hill Magazine photo shoot thanks to Erica Davis of Ceremony Salon in Carrboro.
hether you need to squeeze in a quick mani/pedi or want to be pampered all day, you’ll find a range of beauty and hair services in the area. Indulge in an afternoon of R&R at one of our town’s upscale spas, or pop in for a haircut and style at a conveniently located salon. With such a range of services at every price point, it’s easy to look and feel good in Chapel Hill.
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Aria Healthcare & Medispa 11312 U.S. 15-501 North, Ste. 106 arialaser.com 919-968-7772 Prices $50 for a 30-minute foot reflexology massage to $385 for a hyperpigmentation spa package which includes full face IPL treatment, microdermabrasion/facial, and comprehensive skin care consultation. Atmosp’hair 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 502, Durham atmosphair.us 919-489-3333 Prices Men’s haircut for $35-$65, women’s haircut for $50-$95, partial highlight for $95, full highlight for $125 and up, color $85 and up. Aveda Institute Chapel Hill 201 S. Estes Dr., Suite 200-B avedainstitutechapelhill.com 919-960-4769 Prices Hair services start at $19 and color services start at $25. $13+ for waxing and $15+ for nails. Receive a pure focus facial for $40. Beehive Hair Salon 102 E. Weaver St. thebeehive-salon.com 919-932-4483 Prices $43 and up for a haircut (includes styling), accent highlights start at $60, updos for special occasions start at $60. Blu Icon Salon & Color Group 209 Lloyd St., Ste. 220 bluiconsalonandcolorgroup.com 919-928-9001 Prices $75-$100 for color to $100-$150 for highlights. Caju Salon 703 Meadowmont Village Circle cajusalon.com 919-942-9000 Prices $40-$60 for women’s haircuts, $29-$45 for men’s haircuts, $75 and up for partial highlights. Carolina Medi-Spa 2238 Nelson Hwy., Ste. 300 carolinamedispa.com 919-493-3194 Prices $85-$1,500 for a range of services.
Ceremony Salon 370 East Main Street, Ste. 170 ceremonysalon.com 919-903-93698 Prices Haircuts are $55-65. Single process color is $80+. Foil highlights are $90-$120+. Blowouts are $35+.
Mina’s Studio 400 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. K minasstudio.com 919-968-8548 Prices $29 for Mina’s Manicure, $41-$63 for a shampoo, haircut and style, and $78 and up for highlights.
Citrine Salon 3110 Environ Way (East 54) citrinesalonnc.com 919-929-2209 Prices $63 for women’s haircut/style, $125 and up for highlights and $16-88 for waxing.
Mitchell’s Hair Styling 201 S. Estes Dr. (University Place) mitchellshair.com 919-942-1197 Prices $27 for men’s haircut and $30 for women’s haircut, $60 and up for color, $65 and up for highlights, and $85 and up for perms.
DB Sutton & Co. 406 W. Franklin St. dbsutton.com 919-968-4247 Prices $35 and up for a shampoo and blow dry, $45 and up for a haircut and style, $70 and up for highlights. $47 for manicure and $50 for pedicure. Other spa services available. Destenee Hair Salon and Day Spa 6118 Farrington Rd., Ste. D desteneesalonandspa.com 919-493-5000 Prices $23 for a manicure, $45 and up for women’s haircut and $25 and up for men’s haircut. Hairspraye Salon 1708-B E. Franklin St. hairspraye-salon.com 919-967-6565 Prices $15 and up for facial waxing. $95 and up for a full foil. Haircuts start at $30 for men and $50 for women. Haven Salon 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough hillsboroughhaven.com 919-644-2836 Prices $25 and up for women’s haircut, $18 and up for men’s haircut, $250 for Perfection SmoothOut Treatment. Massage Envy Spa 800 E. Franklin St. (The Shops at Eastgate) massageenvy.com 919-442-0500 Prices $49 for introductory, one-hour session to $98 for two-hour, non-member session. Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill 101 Conner Dr., Ste. 402 chapelhilldayspa.com 919-904-7111 Prices Call to inquire.
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Moshi Moshi 416 W. Franklin St. moshimoshimeanshello.com 919-933-1272 Prices $33-$47 for haircuts, $61 and up for color, $75 and up for partial highlights, $100+ for highlights, $17 for brow waxes, $12-$17 for facial services, and $60-$135 for facials. N.C. Nails 505 Meadowmont Village Circle 919-942-1955 Prices $44 for manicures/pedicures and $10 and up for waxing. Rishi Salon & Spa 400 Market St., Ste. 100 rishisalonandspa.com 919-928-0028 Prices $45 for express facial to $221 for the Princess Day package, which includes a seaweed facial, salt and glow treatment, spa manicure, spa pedicure and light lunch. $20+ for a haircut to $105 and up for full highlights. Salon 135 128 E. Franklin St. salon135.com 919-929-4119 Prices $38 for haircut and style to $130 and up for full highlights. Spa at Bell House 74 E. Salisbury St., Pittsboro spaatbellhouse.com 919-542-3000 Prices $35 for spa manicure with hand massage to $320 for signature package, which includes facial, manicure, pedicure, massage and lunch.
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Spa at Fearrington Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro fearrington.com/spa 919-545-5723 Prices Services range from $15 for hand paraffin to $180 for aroma wraps. Syd’s Hair Shop 106-B N. Graham St. sydshairshop.com 919-942-7616 Prices $38 and up for haircuts to $120 and up for full-foil coloring.
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To The Woods 601 W. Rosemary St., Suite 103 (Greenbridge) tothewoodssalon.com 919-903-8593 Prices $40-$45 for haircuts. Color, styling and other services available. Urban Fringe 1821 N. Fordham Blvd. urbanfringesalon.com 919-932-4285 Prices Haircuts are $45 and up for women, and $28 and up for men. Novalash eyelash extensions for $275. Wax Poetic 103 W. Weaver St., Carrboro waxpoeticnc.com 919-923-6556 Prices $10 and up for waxing, $70 and up for facial, $10 for brow tint, $30 for makeup lesson. Makeup services and lash extensions also available. Westown Salon 401 W. Weaver St., Carrboro westownsalon.com 919-960-6970 Prices $35 and up for women’s haircut, $25 and up for men’s haircut, $100 and up for highlights. Winmore Salon 230 E. Winmore Ave. winmoresalon.com 919-929-9200 Prices Eyebrow, $18, and lip waxing, $13. Haircuts are $57-$65. Highlights/lowlights are $60-$120. Wyke Ltd. The Salon 215 N. Columbia St. wyke-ltd.com 919-929-0779 Prices Call to inquire CHM
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work it out Member of Orangetheory Fitness in Meadowmont spend half of the class on rowing machines and treadmills and half of the class doing strength work all while wearing heart-rate monitors.
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Balanced Movement Studio 304 W. Weaver St., Ste. 103, Carrboro 919-942-0240 balanced-movement.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/None. Personal trainers range from $40 for a halfhour or $65 for an hour. See website for class prices. Bikram Yoga Chapel Hill 601 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 104 919-240-5214 bikramchapelhill.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$20 per class ($15 for students). The Introductory Package is 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $35 ($30 for students). Carolina Core Pilates 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. D1, Carrboro 919-942-1414 carolinacorepilates.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for session prices. Carrboro Yoga Company 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. C1, Carrboro 919-933-2921 carrboroyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for prices. $12-$15 for drop-in class. Chapel Hill Gymnastics 7405 Rex Rd., Suite 207 919-942-3655 chapelhillgymnastics.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for training program prices. Chapel Hill Pilates 105 Parkridge Ave. 919-698-9447 chapelhillpilates.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $60 per hour, appointment only Chapel Hill Tennis Club 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro 919-929-5248 chapelhilltennisclub.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call or email club manager Alan Rader (arader-chtc@nc.rr.com) to inquire. Chapel Hill Training 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1003 919-636-4556 chapelhilltraining.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Pay per session. Persdonal trainers start at $38 for half hour, $55 for 45 minutes and $68 for an hour. Small group personal training sessions for $17 each. Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-442-9622 chcymca.org Enrollment/Monthly Fee $30-$150/$42-$76. CrossFit Local 7401 Rex Rd., Unit 105-B 919-912-9348 crossfitlocal.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Call to inquire.
Duke Center for Living 100 Clynelish Close, Pittsboro 919-545-2133 dukefitnessfearrington.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $150-$300/$62$121. Fit4Life 1728 Fordham Blvd. 919-903-9073 fit4lifehealthclubs.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire. Mention this publication and get 50% off enrollment and first month free. Fitness Together Personal Training 605 Meadowmont Village Circle 919-932-7303 fitnesstogether.com/chapelhill Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/None. Call to inquire about personal training packages.
Pure Barre 608 Meadowmont Village Circle (Meadowmont) 919-537-8305 purebarre.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for prices. OC Gymnastics 501 Cornerstone Ct., Hillsborough 919-245-3547 ocgnc.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $50 annual registration fee ($45 online)/45-min. lesson $60; 55-min. lesson $72; 85-min. lesson $90. Orange County Sportsplex 101 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-0339 oc-sportsplex.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $50/$29.99-$94.99.
Fleet Feet Sports 310 E. Main St., Suite 120, Carrboro 919-968-3338 fleetfeetcarrboro.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for training program prices.
Orangetheory Fitness Chapel Hill 104 Meadowmont Village Circle 919-883-9424 orangetheoryfitness.com/chapel-hill Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire about pricing.
Franklin Street Yoga Center 431 W. Franklin St., Ste 410 919-929-0414 franklinstyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$15 for single class, $125 for a month of unlimited yoga; see website for more prices.
Quest Center 6118 Farrington Rd., Ste. J 919-489-8893 ncquestcenter.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Fitness program; separate martial arts school programs available.
Functional Fitness 605-C Eastowne Dr. 919-419-0171 functionalfitnessnc.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$30-$60 per appointment.
Snap Fitness Chapel Hill & Pittsboro 1848 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 300 Market St., Ste. 110 (Southern Village); 120 Lowes Dr., Pittsboro 919-960-6688; 919-942-7700; 919-545-0095 snapfitness.com/chapelhillnc; snapfitness. com/southernvillage; snapfitness.com/ pittsboronc Enrollment/Monthly Fee MLK location, $39.95; Southern Village location, $49/$39.95; Pittsboro location, $25.
Hillsborough Yoga Company 1812 Beckett’s Ridge Dr., Hillsborough 919-766-2108 hillsboroughyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$15 for single class, $150 for a month of unlimited yoga. Holistic Wellness Solutions Consultations available via phone, Skype or in-person. 919-302-1981 holisticwellnesssolutions.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire. The Joy of Movement 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 410, Pittsboro 919-548-6114 thejoyofmovementcm.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire. O2 Fitness 257 S. Elliott Rd.; 11 Cole Place; 6118-F Farrington Rd.; 503-C W. Main St., Carrboro 919-960-9910; 919-932-7115; 919-942-6002; 919-354-3402 o2fitnessclubs.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $1-$149/$39-$54.
Studio East 54 Pilates and Fitness 2140 Environ Way (East 54) 919-240-7970 studioeast54.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Priced per class online. Triangle Yoga 930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 919-933-9642 triangleyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Check website for classes and prices. UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont 100 Sprunt St. (Meadowmont) 919-966-5500 uncwellness.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $0-$150 (special $56 for any UNC employee). United Tae Kwon Do Academy 102 Brewer Ln., Carrboro 919-933-7778 unitedtkd.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire. CHM
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Ten specialities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including cancer and gynecology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report.
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hapel Hill boasts a renowned university, a thriving
downtown and plenty of parks and green spaces. It’s also home to some of the best doctors and health professionals in the country. UNC Hospitals, which comprises the North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, North Carolina Children’s Hospital, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Women’s Hospital and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital, is a public medical center that cares for residents from all 100 counties of North Carolina and several surrounding states. Ten specialties at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue.
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Other accolades earned by UNC Hospitals include: • Named as one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for the eighth year in a row. • Recognized as one of “100 Great Hospitals in America” by Becker’s Hospital Review. • Boasts 387 physicians affiliated with the UNC Health Care System included in the Best Doctors in America 2015-2016.
North Carolina Cancer Hospital Opened in 2009, the hospital is the clinical home to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Physicians treat all types of cancer, providing multidisciplinary programs for most, giving patients the benefit of medical specialists in one place, often in one visit. CHM UNC Hospitals is located at 101 Manning Drive. You can reach the hospital by calling 919-966-4131. To learn more, visit unchealthcare.org.
One of the reasons for UNC Hospitals’ success is its association with the UNC School of Medicine, which ranked No. 2 in primary care by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2016 “Best Grad Schools” issue. Once again the school placed 22nd in research overall, and family medicine, rural medicine and AIDS were also listed as top 10 specialties. The breadth of clinical centers, programs and resources in close proximity to UNC Hospitals affords the school the chance to be at the forefront of innovative and world-class research and its translation to patient care. North Carolina Memorial Hospital This hospital opened in September 1952 and in 1989, the General Assembly created UNC Hospitals as a unifying organization to include the following hospitals. North Carolina Children’s Hospital After five years of construction, the new freestanding women’s and children’s hospitals were dedicated on September 8, 2001. As a major referral center for children with complex conditions, the physicians work closely with community hospitals and pediatricians all across the state, providing specialty care to more than 70,000 kids from all 100 counties in the state annually. North Carolina Women’s Hospital This hospital offers a full range of health care services designed to meet women’s needs throughout their life spans from general obstetrics to the most advanced specialty care. North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital The facility opened in 1995 and houses psychiatry services, research laboratories and expanded inpatient and outpatient clinics for neurology, neurosurgery and otolaryngology.
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HEALTH IN HILLSBOROUGH In order to move less complex medical cases off the Manning Drive campus, UNC Health Care looked north to Hillsborough in 2011 for construction of a Hillsborough campus. The first phase opened in July 2013 and the Hillsborough Medical Office Building offers services and care such as imaging, dermatology and skin cancer center and surgical oncology. The main hospital facility, which cost more than $200 million and was completed in summer 2015, includes 50 acute care beds, an 18-bed intensive care unit, 6 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an emergency department. The hospital has a staff of about 500.
CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY The UNC Family Medicine Center located on the UNC campus, is working to create the nation’s leading family medicine practice where patients receive the most advanced personal care. Services include preventive health, women’s health, prenatal health, baby and child care, nutrition, acupuncture, and many others. The center is in the middle of renovations and when finished in early 2016, the facility will include additional exam rooms, a procedural suite to allow for the continued expansion of Sports Medicine and building changes that will allow for longer hours.
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UNC HOSPITALS: BY THE NUMBERS 2014-2015
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licensed beds
1,640
physicians
2,046
volunteers
11,299
total staff members
37,576
discharges
1,764,086
clinic visits
75,796
emergency department visits
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surgical cases
345
transplant cases
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TOP DENTISTS
our top dentists For the sixth straight year, Chapel Hill Magazine commissioned a peer-to-peer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following rankings are the result. Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to, other than yourself?” The Chapel Hill area is well-served by the dental community: Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this area home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?
A LITTLE BACKGROUND The Top Dentists list for Chapel Hill is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Atlanta, Ga. The list is excerpted from the 2015 topDentistsTM list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 40 years experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals. For more information call (706) 364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com. The purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.
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ENDODONTICS
DENNIS W. ELLIS
SUSANNE P. JACKSON
NONA I. BREELAND
88 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 190
77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 180
1506 E. Franklin Street, Ste. 204
919-968-9806
919-968-9874
919-967-1776
dennisellisdds.com
susannejacksondds.com
ANGELA G. ELLIS
JERRE L. KENNEDY
ALESSANDRA L. RITTER
120 Conner Dr., Ste. 201
50130 Governors Dr.
501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 155
919-960-0155
919-537-8337
919-403-5000
ellisdentistry.com
ldentist-chapel-hill.com
JAMES P. FURGURSON
JEFFREY R. KENNEDY
ERIC M. RIVERA
501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 150
1721 E. Franklin St.
919-537-3939
919-251-9313
919-967-9291
UNCdentists.com
chapelhilldds.com
kennedydentalgroup.com
ANDREW RUDD
MANDY GHAFFARPOUR
RALPH H. LEONARD
891 Willow Dr., Ste. 4
104 N. Elliott Rd., Ste. C
919-537-3939
919-932-1616
919-942-7163
UNCdentists.com
chapelhillendo.com
studiogdentist.com
breelandendodontics.com
ritterendo.com
SAMUEL P. NESBIT GENERAL DENTISTRY
STEVEN M. HART
919-537-3939
KENNETH M. BLACK
1201 Raleigh Rd., Ste. 200
UNCdentists.com
400 Meadowmont
919-942-3859
Village Cir., Ste. 427
stevehartdmd.com
919-969-9330 meadowmontdentistry.com
HARALD O. HEYMANN 919-537-3939
LEE W. BOUSHELL
UNCdentists.com
919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com
MARY BENNETT HOUSTON 1201 Raleigh Rd., Ste. 200
RICHARD SCOTT EIDSON
919-942-3859
919-537-3939
stevehartdmd.com
UNCdentists.com
LAUREN L. PATTON 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com STEPHEN PIERONI 1525 E. Franklin St., Ste. 2 919-968-6211 pieronifamilydentistry.com STEPHEN M. RANDALL 610 Jones Ferry Rd., Ste. 206 919-929-5160 dentistcarrboro.com Â&#x201E;
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y staff and I are humbled to receive this recognition. I am pleased to have served the community for more than 25 years as a general dentist. Our success is due to the efforts of individuals who have worked in my office over the years, to the excellent specialists who have participated in and elevated the quality of care we provide our patients, to the excellent education I received at the UNC School of Dentistry, and to those dentists who have inspired me to practice every day as if it was my first day out of school. Thank you. We are grateful to live in a community with so many excellent and caring practitioners.
Member 2015
610 Jones Ferry Rd, Ste. 206 | Carrboro 919.929.5160 | www.dentistcarrboro.com
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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015
Celebrating 30 Y ears of Meeting Our Patients’ Dental Needs in Chapel Hill Dr. Keith Taylor’s well-established family dentistry practice is built on a commitment to meeting his patients’ dental needs and desires by using a conservative approach. By employing the latest dental technologies, he avoids performing unnecessary procedures and minimizes expenses.
Dr. Taylor is a Fellow of both the American and the International Colleges of Dentists. He has volunteered thousands of hours and donated over four million dollars worth of care to non-profit organizations, including the NC Missions of Mercy dental clinics and the local Interfaith Council for Social Service. He serves as an adjunct professor at the UNC School of Dentistry.
From emergencies to cleanings to full-mouth makeovers, Dr. Taylor will apply his decades of experience to address your needs.
Welcome to Chapel Hill. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.
Timberlyne Professional Center| 110 Banks Dr. | Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.942.5652 | keithtaylordds.com | info@keithtaylordds.com
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ANDRE V. RITTER
JOHN R. STURDEVANT
KEITH A. TAYLOR
919-537-3939
919-537-3939
110 Banks Dr.
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UNCdentists.com
919-942-5652 keithtaylordds.com
ALLEN D. SAMUELSON
LAURA D. TAWIL
919-537-3939
120 Conner Dr., Ste. 201
RICHARD W. WAGNER
UNCdentists.com
919-960-0155
1721 E. Franklin St.
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919-967-9291 kennedydentalgroup.com ANDREW J. WAGONER 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 110 919-968-9697 wagonerdds.com JOEL M. WAGONER 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 110 919-968-9697 wagonerdds.com ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY GEORGE HENRY BLAKEY III 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com DAVID L. HILL, JR. 77 Vilcom Center Cir., Ste. 120 919-238-9961 chapelhilloralsurgery.com
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1721 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill (Across from Eastgate Shopping Center)
GLENN J. RESIDE www.kennedydentalgroup.com 919.967.9291
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ANDREW T. RUVO
RICARDO J. PADILLA
919-933-1007
501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110
919-537-3939
cliftonandmauney.com
919-929-2196
UNCdentists.com JOHN R. FRICK
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102 S. Estes Dr.
DEBRA SACCO
T. LENISE CLIFTON
919-929-7010
501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110
77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 310
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919-929-2196 omsanc.com ADAM D. SERLO 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110 919-929-2196 omsanc.com TIMOTHY A. TURVEY 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com BRIAN VANDERSEA 501 Eastowne Dr., Ste. 110
Where Art, Science & Technology Meet Come experience the gentle side of Dentistry
919-929-2196 omsanc.com ORAL PATHOLOGY ALICE E. CURRAN
Preventive, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Mandy Ghaffarpour, DDS Scott R. Hardin, DDS Studio G is Now Welcoming New Patients!
SCAN ME
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VALERIE A. MURRAH
DR. GHAFFARPOUR IS A PANKEY AFFILIATED DENTIST
919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com 104 N. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 www.StudioGDentist.com | 919.942.7163
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BARBARA T. HERSHEY
GAVIN C. HEYMANN
JULIE H. MOL
1525 E. Franklin St.
1525 E. Franklin St.
400 Market St., Ste. 220
919-967-0474
919-967-0474
919-260-4269
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TAMMY R. SEVERT 101 Conner Dr., Ste. 401 919-929-2365 severtsmiles.com PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANNELISE C. HARDIN
Now Filing Insurance
410 Market St., Ste. 430 919-967-2773 southernvillagepedo.com LORNE D. KOROLUK 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com JESSICA Y. LEE
Dr. Annelise Hardin Specializing in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and those with special needs
919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com CHARLES U. MAUNEY, JR. 77 Vilcom Center Dr., Ste. 310 919-933-1007 cliftonandmauney.com
NOW OFFERING WaterLase Dentistry Our Laser Treatments Include: • Cavities Filled with No Shots • Release of Tongue Tie or Frenum • Treatment of Cold Sores and Fever Blisters
ROCIO B. QUINONEZ 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com AVNI CHHABRA RAMPERSAUD
410 Market Street, Suite 430 • Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919.967.2773 • svpediatricdentistry.com
205 Sage Rd., Ste. 202 919-929-0489 bigsmiles4kids.com
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MICHAEL W. ROBERTS
PROSTHODONTICS
919-967-9291
919-537-3939
GLENN MINSLEY
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ROBERT F. WRIGHT, JR. 919-537-3939
CRAIG DORION
E. LELAND WEBB
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900 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
1721 E. Franklin St.
Ste. B 919-967-5099 ncimplantcenter.com TIMOTHY W. GODSEY 150 Providence Rd., Ste. 200 919-968-1778 chapelhillperio.com WAKA KADOMA 1525 E. Franklin St., Ste. 2 919-928-9392 trianglegums.com ARNOLD TODD MCCLAIN 601 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 216 919-537-9774 gumsandimplants.org ANTONIO MORETTI 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com JONATHAN RESIDE 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com
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RETIREMENT
choosing Chapel Hill Galloway Ridge is halfway between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro and is next to Fearrington Village’s restaurants and shops.
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ombine a small-town feel with major cultural attractions, world-class dining and top-rated health care and you’ll get Chapel Hill. You’d be hard pressed to find a more charming town or a better place to retire. And the area’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) give you plenty of opportunities to relax, socialize and pursue your hobbies. We’re not the only ones who know how enjoyable our town is at any age – Chapel Hill was named the 36th best place to live by livability.com and it was ranked one of the top 10 brainiest places to retire by U.S. News and World Report. Our comprehensive guide will help you compare pricing and contract options so you can make an informed choice on where to spend your retirement.
If the idea of an old folkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home makes you cringe. We get it.
Getting older does not necessarily mean getting put out to pasture. In fact, your next chapter can be your best chapter. At The Cedars of Chapel Hill, you can look forward to a world of opportunity. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a different kind of community. You own your own home. Come and go as you please. Live in the vibrant, age-diverse Meadowmont neighborhood. Stay connected. Enjoy more security. And even have a health care plan in place. Sound like a place you could call home? Then pull up a chair.
Call 919-259-7927 today to learn more about life at The Cedars. www.cedarsofchapelhill.com
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THE
2016 DIRECTORY OF CONTINUING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55
CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro
Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com
Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $500 Monthly Fee Range $3,600-$5,100 (all-inclusive) Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated last month if resident leaves before the end of the month
LIVEWELL ASSISTED LIVING Corporate Headquarters: 6720 Pauline Dr., Chapel Hill (multiple locations) Community Fee Range Assessed upon admission. Monthly Fee Range Starts at $7,500
Medicare Certified No
Contract Options Monthly fees cover assistance with activities of daily living, care management, housing, meals, housekeeping and activities.
Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required
Refund Options None
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65
Medicare Certified No
Contact Information 919-545-9573; cambridgehillsal.com
Long-term Care Insurance Required Not required, but welcome
CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill
Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 919-719-9127; livewellassistedliving.com
Entrance Fee Range One month’s deposit. MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1999 South N.C. Hwy. 119, Mebane
Monthly Fee Range $4,395-$6,295 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None
Entrance Fee Range One month’s rent as deposit.
Medicare Certified Yes
Monthly Fee Range $3,995-$5,595 Contract Options Month-to-month
HEAR YOUR BEST We bring you hearing aid breakthroughs first
SERVICES INCLUDE: Hearing aid dispensing, fitting, care and services • Real ear measures Hearing assessment • Hearing conservation • Custom hearing protection
Refund Options None Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Required Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-568-0083; mebaneridge.com CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC) CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $89,000-$440,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,466-$6,011 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.
New patient consultations at no charge
Medicare Certified Yes
919-489-0995
Call us today to schedule a hearing evaluation or consultation. 1515 W NC 54 Hwy Suite 100, Durham • www.HearingHealthCareNC.com
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Long-term Care Insurance Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Info 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org
EXTRAORDINARY.
THERE’S NO PLACE quite LIKE IT. { WE’VE CHECKED. }
No other retirement community comes close to Carolina Meadows. Not in lifestyle, not in service–and not in price. That’s because of our exclusive Equity Advantage™. And if it’s amenities you’re looking for, look no further. There are elegant homes, world-class health clinics and exceptional educational, cultural and wellness programs, just to name a few. Find out more today.
A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
For more information about our vibrant, independent community, book your tour today.
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RETIREMENT CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $118,000-$499,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,273-$3,175 Contract Options Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at per-diem rates, which vary. Equity: See Refund Options for Carolina Meadows. Refund Options Equity; Leasehold Occupancy Right; upon departure, resident/estate receives
refund based on Entry Fee calculation and if applicable additional 50% of equity in the residence; calculation is current entry fee minus remarketing and refurbishing fees compared to original Entry Fee then potentially sharing in appreciation of unit if new balance exceeds original payment. Medicare Certified Yes, Medicare Part B Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org
THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $269,900-$729,000* Monthly Fee Range $2,587-$6,424 Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit (deed and title). If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate. Refund Options Not applicable because of ownership. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 (co-applicant must be at least 50) Contact Info 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Entrance Fee Range $52,673-$314,752 Monthly Fee Range $1,670-$2,051 Contract Options Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled.
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Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62
At Senior Transitions of NC, we are Geriatric Care Managers who have been helping families caring for older relatives since 2001. As registered nurses trained in aging and dementia care, our Care Managers serve as experienced resources for the caregiver and older adult facing changes in their health status, living arrangements, and psychosocial needs. Our Care Managers conduct assessments to identify needs and provide solutions to meetthese needs. At Senior Transitions of NC, we will help guide you through the maze of medical care and community resources.
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Contact Info 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737 THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $87,900-$508,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,805-$5,148 Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Healthrelated services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.
RETIREMENT Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued. Option 3: 90% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 (co-applicant must be at least 62)
Contact Info 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258; forestduke.org GALLOWAY RIDGE 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Range $210,000-$1,139,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,746-$6,390 Contract Options Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing. Little or no additional fees required as one moves from one level of care to another.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Time-Sensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not TimeSensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (at least one applicant must be 62) Contact Info 919-545-2647; 888-763-9600; gallowayridge.com GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $61,000-$306,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,140-$3,362
Cultural renaissance meets comfortable residences. Happiness ensues.
Contract Options Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days. Refund Options Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months. Option 2: 50% refundable. Option 3: 90% refundable. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Info 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $302,000-$790,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,300-$5,600
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Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/ or memory care. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.
With a thriving arts scene, award-winning restaurants and world-renowned Duke
Refund Options Entrance fee is 100% refundable
Medicine, Durham is consistently named one of the
Long-term Care Insurance Yes
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RETIREMENT SPRINGMOOR 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free health care (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then available at a discounted rate. Refund Options Option 1: Life Occupancy – Residence & Care refund declines at 4% a month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity – refund declines at 2% a month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of re-occupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity – 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after re-occupancy of the residential unit, if six years has already passed.
60% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, campus amenities, maintenance free and access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate. Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months, with 100% guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines
over 47 months, with guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% Refund plans also available. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful with fee-for-service plan. Not necessary with LifeCare plans, which provide full coverage. Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org
Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-848-7080 (marketing); 919-848-7000 (main); springmoor.org TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington Entrance Fee Range $55,000-$325,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,338-$2,542 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only Refund Options 30-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only). Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence At least one applicant must be at least 62 Contact Info 336-524-9467; twinlakescomm.org THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington
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Entrance Fee Range $85,400-$493,300 Monthly Fee Range $1,791-$3,904 Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, complete maintenance and future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a
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RETIREMENT WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $55,000-$233,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,066-$2,949 for independent living; $3,252- $3,805 with healthrelated services Contract Options Option 1 – Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.
Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, prorated refund available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves. Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but helpful Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant no younger than 55)
Contact Info 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range Call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options One-year lease, no buyin fee. Living options: Independent Living, Independence Plus (some basic assistance); and Assisted Living. Refund Options 60-day notice to terminate lease Medicare Certified No, except for rehab services Long-term Care Insurance Not required, private pay Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-666-2624; atriasouthpointwalk.com BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee Range $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,595-$3,295
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Contract Options Daily, weekly and monthly options. Month-to-month leases. All-inclusive month-to-month rentals. All independent living. No buy-in fees. Refund Options Non-refundable Medicare Certified Therapy is covered by Medicare Long-term Care Insurance Not required, Veteran’s First Community Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $1,700-$4,700 Monthly Fee Range $1,700-$4,700 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months
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Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance N/A
RETIREMENT Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Info 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com
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EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham
Robert and Pearl Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill 919-968-2070
Orange County SeniorStriders (Mall-Walking Program) 919-245-4270
Central Orange Senior Center 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-245-2015
Orange County Senior Games 919-918-7372
Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,750-$3,650 Monthly Fee Range $2,199-$4,800 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living. No buy-in fees. Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months
Aging Helpline 919-968-2087
Volunteer Connect 55+ 919-245-4240
Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55
Make friends. Stay active. Get involved.
Contact Info 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net PRESTON POINTE 1995 NW Cary Pkwy., Morrisville Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,470-$4,320 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. Some supportive services onsite. No buy-in fees. Refund Options 60-day notice to terminate lease Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included Long-term Care Insurance Not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Info 919-935-0138; prestonpointe.com TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR COMMUNITY 25 Rectory St., Pittsboro
“Volunteering for Habitat gives me such a sense of purpose in retirement. And I have so much fun doing it!” – Linda Heffernan, part of Habitat’s weekly Volunteer Crew
Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $1,500 Monthly Fee Range $2,000-$2,500 Contract Options None. Requires one month’s notice prior to moving out. Refund Options Pro-rated last month if resident leaves before the end of the month Medicare Certified? No Long Term Care Insurance Required? Accepted, not required Minimum Age to Obtain Residence 65
Help us build Homes and Hope! Visit www.orangehabitat.org/buildhope to learn more about both construction and non-construction volunteer opportunities.
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“When I come into my classroom, I give it all I have,” says Eugenia Floyd, a fourth-grade teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary School who’s pictured with students Mary Nichols, Milton Sutton and Luigi Burns Salas.
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uality education is often a primary concern for families moving to a new area. Fortunately, Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools has a proven record of continued excellence. With over 12,000 students enrolled in 20 schools, the district resides at or near the top of the list in regards to the state rankings of school districts on many academic measures including test scores, SAT/ACT results and graduation rates. Additionally, more than 250 educators have been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Here’s an introductory list of options – both public and private – to begin your scholastic search.
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MEET OUR SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Thomas A. Forcella became the district’s 23rd superintendent on July 1, 2011. Before joining CHCCS, Dr. Forcella served as superintendent of Guilford Public Schools in Connecticut and superintendent of the Cape Elizabeth Schools in Maine. He holds a B.S. degree in physical education, an M.S. in special education, a sixth-year degree in curriculum and instruction and a doctorate in educational management.
Carrboro Elementary PreK-5 400 Shelton St., Carrboro 919-968-3652 ces.chccs.k12.nc.us
Seawell Elementary PreK-5 9115 Seawell School Rd. 919-967-4343 ses.chccs.k12.nc.us
Ephesus Elementary PreK-5 1495 Ephesus Church Rd. 919-929-8715 ees.chccs.k12.nc.us
Culbreth Middle 6-8 225 Culbreth Rd. 919-929-7161 cms.chccs.k12.nc.us
Estes Hills Elementary PreK-5 500 Estes Dr. 919-942-4753 ehes.chccs.k12.nc.us
McDougle Middle 6-8 900 Old Fayetteville Rd. 919-933-1556 mms.chccs.k12.nc.us
PARENTS, WHAT’S THE MOST SURPRISING ASPECT ABOUT HAVING A SCHOOL-AGED CHILD? WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THE EXPERIENCE?
Frank Porter Graham Dual-Language Magnet PreK-5 101 Smith Level Rd. 919-942-6491 fpg.chccs.k12.nc.us
Phillips Middle 6-8 606 N. Estes Dr. 919-929-2188 pms.chccs.k12.nc.us
“The PTA does a wonderful job of fundraising, and there are lots of opportunities to give to your school – especially at the elementary school level, when you might be asked once or twice a month for donations for the PTA, teachers’ breakfasts or other events. It’s a good idea to plan ahead and decide how and when you’ll be able to give.”
Glenwood Elementary K-5 2 Prestwick Rd. 919-968-3473 ges.chccs.k12.nc.us
Melanie Ricks, mother of eighth-grader Tait and sixth-grader Maci at McDougle Middle School; and third-grader Dane and first-grader Brie at Morris Grove Elementary School
McDougle Elementary PreK-5 890 Old Fayetteville Rd. 919-969-2435 mes.chccs.k12.nc.us
“I am amazed how it seems like time speeds up when kids enter school. I remember clearly their first day of preschool, and now I’m having a hard time conceptualizing that all three are in middle school.”
Morris Grove Elementary PreK-5 215 Eubanks Rd. 919-918-4800 mges.chccs.k12.nc.us
Vilma Ferrell, mother of eighth-grader Aliyah, seventh-grader Sean and sixth-grader Emily at McDougle Middle School
“As a part of elementary-age students, it surprises me how interested I have become in the state budget – specifically as it relates to teacher assistant positions. This year, we are hearing that the budgets for teacher assistants will be cut in half. Can you imagine how this will impact our principals, teachers and our children? I think every legislator should have to spend a day – without an assistant – teaching in a kindergarten or first-grade classroom. The legislative budgetary priorities would sort themselves out rather quickly after they spend a day with 20 to 25 5- and 6-year-olds, don’t you think?” Jennifer Bowman, mother of third-grader Caroline and first-grader Charlotte at Perry Harrison Elementary
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Northside Elementary PreK-5 350 Caldwell St. 919-918-2220 nes.chccs.k12.nc.us Rashkis Elementary PreK-5 601 Meadowmont Ln. 919-918-2160 res.chccs.k12.nc.us Scroggs Elementary PreK-5 501 Kildaire Rd. 919-918-7165 mses.chccs.k12.nc.us
Smith Middle 6-8 9201 Seawell School Rd. 919-918-2145 sms.chccs.k12.nc.us Carrboro High 9-12 201 Rock Haven Rd., Carrboro 919-918-2200 chs.chccs.k12.nc.us Chapel Hill High 9-12 1709 High School Rd. 919-929-2106 chhs.chccs.k12.nc.us East Chapel Hill High 9-12 500 Weaver Dairy Rd. 919-969-2482 echhs.chccs.k12.nc.us UNC Hospital School PreK-12 Box 106, 101 Manning Dr. 919-966-5009 unchs.chccs.k12.nc.us Phoenix Academy High School 9-12 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd. 919-918-2300 pahs.chccs.k12.nc.us
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BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190 bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 210 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $6,315; Middle, $6,982 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview. CAMELOT ACADEMY 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040 camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 105-125 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,800-$13,450; Merit scholarships for academically gifted students Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit. Application fee is $50.
Focus The CHCP mission is to partner with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited and has a Five Star License. Grades PreK Total Enrollment 55 Student/Faculty Ratio 2-y/o, 6:1; 3-y/o, 7:1; 4- and 5-y/o, 8:1 Yearly Tuition Tuition rates vary depending on age and enrollment status; Half day, three-quarter day or full day options. Special Requirements None CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL INFANT AND TODDLER SITE 110 N. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-0220 chapelhillcoop.com; infantandtoddler110@gmail.com Focus The CHCP mission is to partner with families of children from diverse backgrounds to respect and honor childhood, celebrate independence and support children as they learn and grow through play. NAEYC Accredited and has a Five Star License. Grades Infant-2 years Total Enrollment 28 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 3:1; Toddlers, 4:1; 2-y/o, 6:1 Yearly Tuition Tuition rates vary, depending on age and enrollment status; Half day, three-quarter day or full day options. Special Requirements None
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625 cghsnc.org Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership in church and community. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,431 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition $10,140-$14,200 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing, application, recommendation and an essay.
CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-489-2655 cressetchristian.org Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment grounded in the truth of God’s word. Grades Infant-12 Total Enrollment 275 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 5:1; Toddlers: 2-y/o, 9:1; 3-y/o, 10:1; 4-y/o, 12:1; Elementary, 10-15:1; Middle/High School, 15-20:1 Yearly Tuition $7,740-$9,720 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.
CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 cfsnc.org Focus A vibrant and inclusive learning community inspired by Quaker values that empowers students to think critically, creatively and independently. Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 500 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $10,9330-$19,010 Special Requirements Families should apply the year before they would like to enroll their child – by Jan. 4 for PreK through grade 1 and by Jan. 15 for grades 2-12. A written application, teacher recommendation(s), transcripts (for Upper School applicants), parent tour, parent interview and student visit are required.
DUKE SCHOOL 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420 dukeschool.org Focus Students leave Duke School with the ability to think independently and critically and prepared to take their place in the global community in which collaboration and strong communication skills are essential. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 485 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 8:1; Grades K-4, 11:1; Grades 5-8, 12:1 Yearly Tuition Visit website for details. Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit and tour. First consideration deadline is in January.
CARY ACADEMY 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873 caryacademy.org Focus A college preparatory school integrating the best of traditional education with new and emerging technologies. Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 753 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Yearly Tuition $20,500, with a $2,000 new student fee Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts and teacher recommendation. Applications are online. CHAPEL HILL COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL 106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill 919-942-3955 chapelhillcoop.com; chapelhillcoop@yahoo.com
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DURHAM ACADEMY Preschool and Lower school: 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle school: 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper school: 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787 da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives. Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 1,185 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $13,395-$23,205 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level. Half-day visit and interview required for grades 9-12.
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DURHAM NATIVITY SCHOOL 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790 durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for eligible boys, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college preparatory high school. Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 45 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition None Special Requirements Open house. EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858 emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking and social responsibility, as well as academic and artistic excellence. Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 260 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 8:1; Grades 1-12, 10:1 Yearly Tuition $6,400-$16,865 Special Requirements Meeting with parents and child, plus classroom visit. GORMAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 www.gormanchristian.org Focus Serves as partners with parents in providing an education consistent with the Bible. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 119 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K-5, $6,220; 6-8, $6,450 Special Requirements Administrator meets with parents and child. IMMACULATA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847 immaculataschool.org Focus Views learning as a lifelong endeavor to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, aesthetically and physically. Grades Age 3.5-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 455 Student/Faculty Ratio PreK-K, 9:1; Grades 1-2, 12:1; Grades 3-5, 14:1; Grades 6-8, 22:1 Yearly Tuition $6,312-$8,424; Varies depending on grade level and parishioner status. Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s permanent records and current teacher recommendations. (Application and teacher recommendations are available online.) Application fee is $100.
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INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343 imsnc.org Focus A nonprofit Mandarin Chinese, Spanish or French-language immersion school that aims to promote bilingualism at all ages and improve communication across cultural boundaries. chapelhillmagazine.com
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CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS (CHCCS) IS ONE OF TWO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN ORANGE COUNTY. HERE ARE SOME FAST FACTS:
• Established in 1909.
• 3 high schools (plus one alternative high school), 4 middle schools, 11 elementary schools and a school for young people being treated at UNC Hospitals. • High school students enrolled in challenging Advanced Placement (AP) courses: More than 1,200
• District-wide SAT score: 1,201 (or 1,766 when the writing component is included), the state’s highest. This high average was attained while more than 80% of the district’s eligible students took the test. • Graduating high school students going to two- or four-year institutions of higher learning: 93%. CHCCS has a four-year cohort graduation rate at 92.6%.
Grades Age 3-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Half day, $8,580; Three-quarter day, $11,500; Full day, $14,150. Scholarships available. Special Requirements Parent interview and observation required. JORDAN LAKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1434 Farrington Rd., Apex 919-387-9440 jordanlakesa.com Focus Provides a progressive approach to education, with a strong core curriculum while exploring nature and the arts. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 32 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1 Yearly Tuition $12,900-$14,900 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day try-out. JUST RIGHT ACADEMY 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360 justrightacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for K-12 special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 60 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $19,450 a year with a $500 materials fee; Limited financial aid available. Special Requirements School visit. Application fee of $50. LEGACY ACADEMY 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill 919-929-7060 lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multi-sensory activities inside and out, including art, music, language and foreign language, brain
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• Per pupil expenditures: $10,734 • Educators with a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS): More than 250
• Proportion of teachers with a master’s or doctorate degree: 42%
power and physical activities designed to be both fun and nurturing. Kindergarten, after-school and camping programs for children up to 12 years also offered. Hours: 7am-6pm. Grades 6 weeks-12 years Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 4:1; 13-24 months, 5:1; 25-36 months, 8:1; 37-48 months, 9:1; 4-5 years, 12:1; 6-12 years, 14:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program. Call for rates. Special Requirements Consultation required. Registration fee of $150. LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF DURHAM 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517 lernerschool.org Focus The Lerner School approach integrates Jewish studies through an authentic academic curriculum; fostering learning of Jewish values and traditions while building a diverse and caring community - one child at a time. Grades Preschool; Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 125 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Flexible tuition is offered for elementary and 5-day preschool students. Tuition ranges from $4,750-$15,600 for elementary, and $4,500-$15,250 for preschool. Tuition is based on multiple schedule options: 5-day and 3-day; Half day (1pm); Full Day (3pm); Extended Day (6pm) and Early Care from 7:15am. Special Requirements Admissions application, parent and student visit, teacher recommendations and screening process. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522 lbcdurham.org Focus Aims to bring each student to a knowledge and relationship with Jesus Christ and prepares the student for a life of service while providing academic training. Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 200
The Hill Center serves K-12 students who are struggling academically—especially those with learning differences or attention issues—through our School Year, Summer, Tutoring, and Teacher Training programs.
“Our son loves to learn again.”
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Discover a school where your child’s imagination can flourish.
At Carolina Friends School, we believe in the intellectual and creative capacity of every student. And that a critical part of our job is to provide all of our students with engaging opportunities for problem-solving, innovation, and expression. Through our integrated and experiential curriculum, we strive to engage our students’ imaginations in the study of humanities,
arts, technology, engineering, and science. To learn more about how your child can flourish at Carolina Friends, please call us at 919.383.6602. We’d like to get to know you!
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Student/Faculty Ratio PreK-5, 18:1; Grades 6-12, 18:1 Yearly Tuition $3,900; $6,350 (2 children); $8,150 (3 or more children) Special Requirements Entry test and interview. MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE OF DURHAM 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045 mchdurham.org Focus Montessori education. Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 140 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (18 months-3 years), 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 12.5:1 Yearly Tuition $3,800-$14,900 Special Requirements Required visit for parents. MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541 mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where together, through the dynamic and relevant curriculum, they are guided toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world. Grades 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 215 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (8 months-3 years), 6:1; 3 years-Grade 8, 11:1 Yearly Tuition Toddler, $10,100; Ages 3-4, $9,489; Kindergarten, $13,248; Grades 1-3, $13,385; Grades 4-6, $13,758; Grades 7-8, $14,873 Special Requirements Family interview for all applicants; Applicants for grades 1-8 come for three-day classroom visit. MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL 1702 Legion Rd., Chapel Hill 919-929-3339 mdsch.org Focus Offers a faculty-operated school, a well-equipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare also available. Grades Toddler-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 72 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $8,950-$10,350 Special Requirements Interview process includes a general evaluation and a meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary. MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL 2400 Broad St., Ste. 2, Durham 919-732-5026 montessorifarmschool.com Focus Special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care. Grades PreK-K Total Enrollment Up to 20 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition Pre-K, $6,650; Kindergarten, $7,650 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit. MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245 mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school, as well as for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 120 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition PreK and Elementary, $155/week; Secondary, $500/month; Boarding, $12,000 Special Requirements Application and fee; $150 for day students and $500 for boarding students.
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DURHAM TECH
Since Durham Technical Community College opened its Orange County Campus (OCC) in 2008, an ever-growing number of folks are wising up to an incredible resource in our own backyard. But in case you didn’t already know, some fast facts: • Degree & certificate programs: 111 including the new Associate in Engineering and Associate in Fine Arts degrees. • Durham Tech has the only Dental Laboratory Technology and Opticianry training programs in the North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee region. • Nearly 9 out of 10 Durham Tech students pass their licensure or certification tests the first time they take them. • Tuition compared to local public universities: 1/3 of cost • Total volunteer hours 2014-2015: 5,119 • Value of civic engagement by Durham Tech faculty, staff and students: $118,095.33 • In fiscal year 2014-2015, Durham Tech’s corporate education programs provided more than 28,000 hours of customized training to over 2,100 individuals and 29 unique companies and organizations.
PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090 pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus Children are taught traditional academics as well as basic life skills and social awareness. Grades PreK-6 Total Enrollment 82 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Elementary, 15:2 Yearly Tuition Toddler: $4,100-$5,600; Primary half-day: $5,600; Extended day: $6,450; Lower elem.: $7,150; Upper elem.: $8,250 Special Requirements Scheduled observation recommended before submitting an application. PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT HOPE VALLEY FARMS 702 Juliette Dr., Durham 919-484-8884 primroseschools.com/schools/hope-valley-farms Focus An accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. Partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Grades Infant-PreK Total Enrollment 125 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 1:4; toddler, 1:5; early preschool (ages 2-3), 1:8; preschool (ages 3-4), 1:9; PreK (ages 4-5), 1:12; school-aged children (ages 5-11), 1:14 Yearly Tuition $1,005-$1,442 Special Requirements $150 pre-registration fee. QUALITY EDUCATION INSTITUTE 800 Elmira Ave., Durham 919-680-6544 qeidurham.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum and clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations. Grades PreK-5 Total Enrollment 49 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition $7,500 Special Requirements Placement test.
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Information Sessions for 2015-2016 Morning Information Sessions, 9am-10:15am Lower School: Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 13 Middle School: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 20
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Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites
intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose.
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ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 920 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill Lower school: 919-929-1546; Middle school: 919-929-2241 stmcsnc.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment. Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 462 Student/Faculty Ratio 3-y/o, 7:1; 4-y/o, 10:1; Grades K-3, 25:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 25:1 Yearly Tuition 3-y/o (3 Day), $3,800; 3-y/o (5 Day), $6,330; PreK to 4-y/o, $6,330; K-8, $7,450-$9,690 Special Requirements Application, $200 application fee, test scores, report cards, feedback from previous teachers, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, letter from Catholic parish, health form and immunization record. SOUTHPOINT ACADEMY 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-405-2080 southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and selfsufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment. Grades K-5 Total Enrollment Less than 50 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing. THE HILL CENTER 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464 hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 170 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition K-12 (half-day), $18,200; Grades 9-12 may choose to enroll for two hours ($14,100) or one hour ($10,400). Special Requirements Application and interview required. TRIANGLE DAY SCHOOL 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800 triangledayschool.org Focus As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose. Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 196 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition $11,000-$14,685 Special Requirements Student assessment and child/parent interview. TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262 trinityschoolnc.org Focus Trinity School helps students discover and strengthen their gifts and become who God has called them to be. Rich and vibrant faith is the foundation for a deep education, with excellent academics, outstanding fine arts programs and competitive athletics. Trinity is a community that celebrates wonder and curiosity and fosters engagement with deep questions—a place where bright minds and open hearts meet. Grades Transitional K-12 Total Enrollment 530
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Student/Faculty Ratio Lower school, 10:1; Middle school, 7:1; Upper school, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $10,530-$19,410 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application deadlines and open house dates.
REGIONAL BOARDING SCHOOLS DIRECTORY
AGAPÉ CORNER SCHOOL 1217 Holloway St., Durham 919-682-0546 agapecorner.org Focus Academic vocational school granting both school diplomas and career certificates in heating and air, plumbing, electricity and carpentry. Grades Ages 15-18 Total Enrollment 12 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Special Requirements Interview. Legal guardian must accompany student to enrollment. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345 ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous co-ed college preparatory program for 285 students who represent 20 states and 15 countries. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $49,270; Day, $29,930 Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam, full application, Math and English recommendations, transcript and testing also required. For more information, email admissions@ashevilleschool.org. NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 Broad St., Durham 919-416-2825 ncssm.edu Focus The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential, coeducational high school for juniors and seniors with high intellectual ability and commitment to scholarship. NCSSM is pioneering opportunities for generations of innovators to challenge the limits of what’s possible and power the ideas that shape our lives. Grades 11-12 Total Enrollment 680 residential, 800+ enrolled in Distance Education programs (online program and interactive videoconferencing) Student/Faculty Ratio 8.5:1 Yearly Tuition NCSSM is tuition free. There are no fees associated with applying, being accepted to or attending. Special Requirements Application requirements at ncssm.edu/apply. SALEM ACADEMY 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643 salemacademy.com Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co-curricular programs. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 175 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $43,960; Day, $21,560 Special Requirements Application process includes teacher recommendations, testing, an interview and transcripts.
OUR SCHOOLS
SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000 sms.edu Focus This independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school is dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 260+ Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $49,500; Day, $24,850. Need- and merit-based financial aid available. Special Requirements SSAT exam required.
ORANGE/CHATHAM COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS DIRECTORY
ORANGE CHARTER SCHOOL 920 Corporate Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-6272 orangecharterschool.org Focus Utilizing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (STEAM) curriculum model to build upon a 17-year tradition of academic and artistic excellence. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 240 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Application. Initial enrollment based on lottery; students are waitlisted once slots are filled. THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., St. 33, Hillsborough 919-245-8432 theexpeditionschool.com
Focus Our mission is to embrace the natural curiosity of children and empower them to become innovative problem solvers and community builders, and to provide excellent education through an experiential, project based, and STEM focused curriculum. Grades K-7, 2015-2016; K-8, 2016-2017+ Total Enrollment 290 Student/Faculty Ratio Grades K-4, 19:1.5; Grades 5-8, 22:1. Resource and other non-classroom teacher and teacher assistant staff not included in ratio. Special Requirements To apply to a charter school, students must be domiciled in NC. Must apply during open application period in order to be eligible for the lottery held each spring. WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL 160 Woodland Grove Ln., Chapel Hill 919-960-8353 woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 510 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Preference given to children of faculty and siblings of current students. Other applicants are chosen through a lottery system. Once spots are filled, the remaining applicants are put on a waitlist. CHM
Parents, want to learn more about our area schools? Read our special education publication, Navigating Schools, on our website or call 919-933-1551 to order a print copy.
YMCA Camp Cheerio!
What is YMCA Camp Cheerio!!! Camp Cheerio?
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, just a 2 1/2 hour easy drive from Chapel Hill and the Triangle area.
(for Christmas!)
YMCA Camp Cheerio!!!
What is Camp Cheerio?
What is Camp Cheerio?
Cheerio is a YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15.
(for Christmas!)
Cheerio is a YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15. What is there to do? • Rock-climbing • Canoeing • BB Shooting • Archery • Arts and Crafts • Frisbee Golf • Hiking • Have Fun!
Make Those Summer Plans Now and Give Them a Christmas Gift They’ll Never Forget!
www.campcheerio.org For more information: Call or email Shane Brown: 336-869-0195 or shane@campcheerio.org
What is there to do? • Rock-climbing • Canoeing • BB Shooting • Archery • Arts and Crafts • Frisbee Golf • Hiking • Have Fun!
Make Those Summer Plans Now and Give Them a Christmas Gift They’ll Never Forget!
Cheerio is an overnight YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15, with one and two week sessions.
What is there to do? Rock climbing Canoeing BB Shooting Archery Arts and Crafts Frisbee Golf Hiking Have Fun!
www.campcheerio.org www.campcheerio.org Formore moreinformation: information: For Call or email Shaneoffice Brown: Contact the camp 336-869-0195 336-869-0195 or director@campcheerio.org shane@campcheerio.org
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