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With graduations behind us and school out, I know lots of you are in the same boat. But, let me challenge you to do one more thing: Make a summer bucket list. I do this every year; it gives me motivation to get out and explore the city, repeating some of my favorite adventures and embarking on new ones before Labor Day rolls around. I encourage you to use our Best of Durham list – the results begin on page 54, with more in-depth looks at a few of the winners starting on page 32 – as a guide to remind yourself of places you’ve been wanting to revisit or spots that you’re dying to try.

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My personal list includes grabbing a fried chicken sandwich at Picnic and then burning off those calories with a hike along the Eno; sipping an early morning latte on Guglhupf’s patio before the heat and humidity are turned all the way up; touring Honeygirl Meadery; going to at least two Waikiki Wednesdays at Alley Twenty Six; picking out birthday gifts at Morgan Imports and Parker and Otis; visiting Durham Arts Council on a Third Friday; getting a long overdue massage at Massage Envy; and working out at least three times a week at my gym, Planet Fitness. And that’s just a start.

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FEATURES 10

Star Power A Q&A with The

Carolina Theatre’s CEO and president

72 Why I Retired Here Retirees

share why they chose to spend their golden years in our community, plus a directory of retirement options

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 4 Letter

8 The Scene PictureDURM helps us showcase images curated by locals

12 Go. See. Do. The summer’s hottest events

24 Noted What we’ve heard around town …

28 The Wheel Turns Duke’s

Dr. David S. Pisetsky ponders the bike-sharing phenomenon

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Kenney II on N.C. Central University’s impact on the music industry

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THE BEST OF DURHAM 33 PERFECT PLATES

Belly up to the bar at our beloved bottle shops

36 PARTY OF TWO

Four perfect Bull City dates

38 CHILL OUT

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40 WORKIN’ ON OUR FITNESS

Praise from voters who really love their gym

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86 What We Love About Living in

Hope Valley Neighborhood amenities and home updates have kept the Toms family here for more than 20 years

What to order at our popular new restaurants

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54 BEST OF DURHAM 2018 VOTING RESULTS

101 Taste Discover our city’s best restaurants

111 Engagement & Wedding

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16 Mural Durham’s Satellite Park Festival

18 Shannon Media Inc.’s TASTE the Event

20 Parekh Family Foundation Gala 21 Animal Protection Society of Durham’s Pints for Paws

22 Duke Children’s Gala at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

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star power A Q&A with

Rebecca Newton

The Carolina Theatre’s CEO and president B Y L AUR A ZOL MA N KIR K P H OTO BY BR IA NA BR O UGH

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thought [my mom] had brought us to the end of the Earth,” Rebecca Newton says of her first impression of Durham as a teenager in 1969, moving here from St. Louis with her mom, Dr. Jacqueline A. Reynolds, who was a professor in biochemistry and physiology at Duke.

It didn’t take long to change Rebecca’s mind, however.

She’s now lived in the Bull City for more than 45 years.

In 1970, Rebecca attended Hillside High School – ”Go, Hornets!”

– and from 1975-81, she lived downtown. “I loved those years and my $75-a-month house on Albemarle Street,” she says. During that time, she had her two children, Abigail Sheriff and J. Louise Newton, and, in 1980, she became the first executive director of St. Joseph’s Performing Arts Center, now the Hayti Heritage Center. “In my tenure at St. Joe’s, I learned quite a bit about community [and] working with state and federal agencies,” she says. During the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Rebecca also started her first bands – “because I didn’t have enough to do,” she jokes. She’s likely best known for Rebecca & the Hi-Tones, which was established in 1981 and is still going strong today, performing around the city regularly at spots like The Blue Note Grill.

After St. Joe’s, Rebecca took to tech. She worked around 15 years with RTI International, and then moved to AOL as it was starting up. “That was an excellent decade,” she says. In 2000, Rebecca started consulting with companies like HowStuffWorks, iChat, LEGO and Yahoo. Then, in 2002, she went to Habbo, and in 2007, she joined London-based Mind Candy. “It was a dream job,” Rebecca says. “I managed a community of 110 million registered users and a remote team of about 60.”

All the while, Rebecca – working remotely for the most part – was dedicated to Durham. “I have been a quiet, gentle activist [in the city] for 40-plus years,” she says.

Now out of the tech business, Rebecca is excited to pair her management and community-building skills with her sheer love of the arts in her new position at The Carolina Theatre. We got her perspective on the new gig: The theater has experienced a major shift over the past couple of years, from a $1.7 million deficit to being debt-free today. What do you think helped facilitate that success?

I attribute the recent success to Dan Berman (the volunteer interim CEO of the theater), the City of Durham and the many loyal staff and board members who turned everything around with hard work and dedication.

And, most important, the Durham community needs to be recognized.

What role would you like the theater to play in the future in Durham and beyond?

I’d like to take it to the next level. I don’t necessarily know what that level is, but I plan to get the staff, board and community together to define where the organization will go. I’m hyper community-minded [and] look forward to creating more partnerships with community businesses and creatives.

This building belongs to the Durham citizens. I want to be sure we offer what Durham and its surrounding communities want. Our Director of Education and Community Engagement Noel James is dedicated to this cause. It’s going to be a lot of creative fun, and I’m always all about the fun.

What events are you most excited about throughout the rest of the year?

• I’m a recent convert to the Retro Film Series.

People of all ages and backgrounds attend and some dress to match the films. The vibe in the theater is infectious. I plan to bring all my baby boomer pals to as many of the films as possible.

• The 23rd year for the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival, August 16-19. This is a very big deal. We were shining a spotlight on film, film festivals and gay recognition long before film fests or LGBQT+ were fashionable.

The fest was created by the LGBQT+ community

and our brilliant senior director of film, Jim Carl.

• Mary Chapin Carpenter (August 3) – she’s bringing a collection of songs that span her 30+year career. It’s hard enough to keep any job for 30 years, let alone a job as a performer. This will be one show not to miss.

• The Family Saturday Series this fall. This is our second year presenting film and live performances for families on Saturdays. Two of my faves in this series include Kathak Indian classical dance and a full musical production on our stage of “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly,” based upon Doreen Cronin’s book.

What are some of your Durham haunts?

The Blue Note Grill, The Durham Hotel, Viceroy, Geer Street Garden, M Sushi, Sake Bomb, Motorco Music Hall, The Pinhook, DPAC, and I’m looking forward to becoming a regular at Arcana!

What has surprised you most about the job now that you’ve been head of the theater for about six months?

Honestly, I’m still astounded at how many people continue to congratulate me and say, “You’re perfect for this job!” or “We are so lucky to have you.” I especially like the “we” reference. The community feels ownership of The Carolina Theatre. I love that. It is truly a community jewel for culture and history within Durham.

The community response has been so strong and supportive, not just of my position but of the [theater], throughout the years. Between continued and generous support from the city, private citizens, local foundations and the staff and board of directors, we’re sitting in a beautiful spot – physically and then some. Life is good in downtown Durham. Life is better with The Carolina Theatre of Durham. j u n e / j u ly 2 0 1 8

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Picnic in the Park JUNE 8

Help The Frontier celebrate the launch of its new outdoor campus, which features a dog park, hammocks, outdoor games, shaded picnic seating and a performance stage. Soak up the sun while enjoying live music, Worker Bee Wit beer (made with honey from the Bee Downtown hives at The Frontier), Locopops, free giveaways and a food truck rodeo.

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Gather your friends and family for a day (or six!) of live music and relaxation at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Take your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy frozen treats from Locopops and food from The Palace International. Featured musicians include Dori Freeman, Lydia Loveless, The Sadies, Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba, Anna & Elizabeth and Las Cafeteras.

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As part of the 2017-18 Durham Independent Dance Artists season, real. live.people presents Anna Barker’s dance theater performance, “Again, but this time with feeling.” Anna uses her signature style to explore the ever-present fear of failure. Held at the Living Arts Collective, the performance is a foil to her 2016 work in which she examined success and the curated self-image.

THE SUMMER’S HOTTEST EVENTS

American Dance Festival JUNE 1 4 – JULY 2 1

Enjoy 53 performances by 26 companies and choreographers at seven different venues – including Durham Performing Arts Center, Reynolds Industries Theater, the von der Heyden Studio Theater at the Rubenstein Arts Center, Baldwin Auditorium, Durham Fruit and Produce Co., Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and The Carolina Theatre – during the 85th season of American Dance Festival. Performers include fan favorites like Pilobolus, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre from previous years plus a variety of new performers, including Anne Plamondon, L-E-V and Murielle Elizéon, among others. In all, the season features 14 ADF debuts, 11 ADF commissions and 10 world premieres.

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Festival for the Eno J U LY 4 AN D J U LY 7

One of our city’s most anticipated events, the Festival for the Eno returns for its 39th year with 70+ regional and national bands on five different stages at the West Point on the Eno. Artisans come from far and wide to sell their one-of-a-kind goods at the event, which raises awareness and funds to protect our region’s forests, water supply, wildlife and natural areas.

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Comic fanatics, come enjoy this celebration of storytelling at the Southwest Regional Library.

The festival starts off with a comic swap and giveaway, followed by an afternoon of workshops and talks from the best in the biz. Throughout the day, fans will be able to meet members of the local comic scene to learn about their process and purchase their works.

Durham Central Park’s free 10-week summer concert series hosts shows every Friday night, rain or shine. The lineup features both local and national acts and covers a broad range of musical styles, including funk, blues, rap and much more. Memphisbased performer Valerie June headlines the series June 29 with her unique Americana style that pulls from electric blues and old-time folk. Durham’s own Kamara Thomas will open that show. While you’re rocking out, grab a drink from local craft beer vendors and munch on fare from food trucks.

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Head to The Carolina Theatre for a night of laughs with Michael Che, the co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment. The New York Times describes his delivery as “a reflective, laid-back stage presence with jokes that draw as much from his city upbringing … as from blunt, insightful points that bring the abstract into focus.”

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Celebrate North Carolina food, culture and its history at Duke Homestead State Historic Site, complete with tasty barbecue and pie contests. After you’re done sampling, vote your favorite barbecue in the PAGE 12: (clockwise from top right) real.live.people photo by Tim people’s choice Walter; ADF photo by Audrey Ingram; Music in the Gardens photo awards and learn courtesy of Duke Performances more about historical PAGE 14: (clockwise from top left) Durham Comics Fest photo by cooking methods Raina Telgemeier; Festival for the Eno photo by Devon Carson; Bring It! Live photo courtesy of Mills Entertainment; Pork, Pickles & Peanuts from costumed photo courtesy of Duke Homestead State Historic Site interpreters.

Experience the talent of hip-hop majorette group Miss D’s Dancing Dolls, stars of Lifetime’s hit series “Bring It!,” in person when they return to the stage at Durham Performing Arts Center for the third consecutive year. This original, high-octane show features never-before-seen performances as part of their 2018 summer tour.

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More than 750 people came out for the Satellite Park Festival in April, hosted by Mural Durham.

Out of the 30+ local artists who applied to paint a mural on the defunct satellite dishes on the grounds of the Duke Arts Annex at 404 Gattis St., eight were chosen to create their designs. The celebration featured the artists in action, and festivalgoers had the opportunity to screen print a tote bag with DukeCreate, try out hands-on painting activities, enjoy food truck eats and music

by DJ Shazhad, and watch student performances. Anyone is welcome to visit the park – open sunrise to sundown – and Duke will offer one free community arts workshop a month at the Annex in the fall and spring semesters. More info can be found at arts.duke.edu/dukecreate.

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1 A view from above. 2 Rachel Goodwin of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University stretches to reach a hard spot in her Sungazing mural. 3 Cornelio Campos, Durham artist by way of Cheran, Mexico, with his design – a nod to his indigenous heritage. 4 Holly Phelan Johnson, owner of HappymessART, painting a design by George Mitchell on her satellite. 5 Durham artist Bethany Bash has some help from her son, Isaac, 5, as she finishes the back of her dish. 6 Durham illustrator Julienne Alexander working on her design.

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The fifth annual Grand TASTE Experience brought our area’s best culinary and beverage artisans together at the Durham Armory for an evening of creative cuisine. This year’s event included dishes and desserts from more than 30 prestigious chefs, in addition to wines from around the world and locally produced beer, coffee and spirits. Grand TASTE was just one in a series of signature TASTE events held in April by Shannon Media Inc., the parent company of Durham Magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine and Chatham Magazine. Sponsored by Johnson Lexus, the series also included the Ultimate Gluten-Free Dinner, a Brews & Barbecue Bus Tour and an Artisan Cocktail Dinner. A portion of the proceeds was donated to Meals on Wheels of Chatham, Orange and Durham counties.

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1 Durham Magazine Chairman Dan Shannon and Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint.

2 Primal Chef BJ Peterson – a.k.a. Chef Bo. 3 Cynthia and Rodney White.

4 Nanataco’s Jennifer Gillie, Bob Deerin, Bleu Olive Chef Sam Papanikas and Dale Reynolds. 5 Aaron Holt, Beth Holt, Amanda Seavey and Matt Seavey.

6 Alley Twenty Six Chef Carrie Schleiffer and Kelli Cotter of Toast and Dashi.

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Glam dresses and smiles shined bright at the Parekh Family Foundation’s annual gala, held at Noah’s Event Venue in Morrisville. Themed “A Night on Broadway,” the evening included music and dancing, a silent auction and a selection of Indian food, and raised $50,000. Guests bid on a variety of art and sports memorabilia, from locally made paintings to a plaque commemorating Duke men’s basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s 1000th win, among other items. Durham residents Selene and Zankhna Parekh started the Parekh Family Foundation in honor of Selene’s parents, Gunvant and Bharati Parekh. It improves the quality of life for people in the U.S. and abroad through education, research and missionary medical aid.

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The first Pints for Paws festival celebrated Durham craft beverage makers while also raising funds for the Animal Protection Society of Durham. The family- and dogfriendly event was held at Northgate Mall’s plaza and featured food trucks, live music

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The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club played host to the Duke Children’s Gala in April, raising more than $200,000 for Duke Children’s.

More than 320 guests enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, celebration and support for patient care, research and physician education at the hospital. The event was emceed by MIX 101.5 Music Director and DJ Jim Kelly, who is also a Duke Children’s patient parent. The program included the sharing of several patient stories, a Sip & Sparkle drawing presented by Fink’s Jewelers, and a live auction and live appeal led by local auctioneer Leland Little. Carolina Panthers player Greg Olsen, Duke men’s basketball players Grayson Allen and Justin Robinson, and Duke women’s soccer player Abby Pyne all made appearances. Hosts Dr. Ann M. Reed, chair of the Duke Department of Pediatrics, and Dr. Allan Kirk, chair of the Duke Department of Surgery, presented the inaugural Duke Children’s Hero Award to Jim Kelly and Stanton Simmerson, a nurse at Duke University Hospital and the organizer of the All-Star Ride for Life motorcycle rally and fundraiser for Duke Children’s.

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1 Duke men’s basketball players Justin Robinson and Grayson Allen and Duke women’s soccer player Abby Pyne assist auctioneer Leland Little (right) with the live auction. Justin, Grayson, and Abby have all volunteered at Duke Children’s, and Abby helps organize a special Duke Children’s volunteer program for Duke student athlete volunteers. 2 Jennings Brody, owner of Parker and Otis, Chet Miller and Tiny, and a member of the Duke Children’s National Leadership Council; Debbie Taylor, director of Duke Children’s Programs; and guest Tim Mullis. 3 Thomas Thekkekandam, Dr. Jenny Citineni and Dr. Yvette Thompson of Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry, and Dr. Eric Thompson, pediatric neurosurgeon at Duke Health. 4 Dr. Allan Kirk and Dr. Ann M. Reed presenting Stanton Simmerson (center) with the inaugural Duke Children’s Hero Award.

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1 Volunteers created soup mixes and meal kits to stock the shelves of food banks throughout the community.

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WHAT WE’VE HE ARD AROUND TOWN …

A red wolf gave birth to pups at the Museum

Foundation in support of improving and

second time in two years a birth of the critically

expanding

financial literacy initiatives to

students. The

grant will further Durham Tech’s

financial literacy workshops, in

which it aims to

increase students’ knowledge, skills

GOOD NEWS

More than 40 Triangle-based executives

– including Paula Alexander of Burt’s Bees and Taylor Higgins Ludlam of Kilpatrick, Townsend

& Stockton LLP (pictured above) – spent a day in

mid-April helping to build homes for low-income families as part of the eighth annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. Participating executives,

their employees and their businesses provided labor and funding for the construction of three

homes in Orange, Wake and Durham counties.

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The SunTrust Foundation granted $2,500 to the Durham Technical Community College

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From births to awards to new biz and more –

and abilities to manage their

personal finances, college tuition and living

of Life and Science April 21. This was the endangered species has

occured at the museum, and the fourth time in 25 years.

This was the first litter of

pups for the female red wolf, and the third for the male.

A female pup and two male

pups were born but, sadly, the female pup died a week after the birth. Worldwide, fewer than 300 red wolves exist,

including those in captivity

and those living in the wild.

expenses, and plan for their financial futures.

WHAT AN HONOR

Members of the Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center

city to start a business by WalletHub.

partnered with the Museum of Durham History

The Bull City was ranked the No. 5 best large

to present an exhibit on one of the oldest Muslim

SpareFoot, a storage and moving company,

“Building Bridges Through Good Faith,” opened

for physician assistants to move to in 2018.

communities in North Carolina. The exhibition,

listed Durham as one of the 10 best cities

in April and will run through August.

The study cites our city’s job availability,

average annual salary and rent affordability

The Exchange

More than 170

as reasons why Durham

raised more

17 local businesses

choice.

12 conservation

Cocoa Cinnamon’s

enhance EarthShare

4th Dimension Coffee,

Family Center

employees from

than $13,000 at

volunteered with

its fifth annual

Pinwheels Family

nonprofits to

Fun Day. About

430 moms, dads,

NC’s mission of

kids, volunteers

and community go-karts, face

center’s efforts to

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Seattle. Co-owner Areli Barrera de

of the Mountains-

– all benefiting the

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was selected for a

month-long residency

The volunteers built

painting, roller

roasting operation,

protecting water,

air, land and wildlife

members enjoyed

is an all-around good

at La Marzocco Cafe in

Grodski and select employees will

to-Sea Trail, collected 127 bags

participate in the setup of a small, pop-

mulched more than 1,000 sq. ft. of

Marzocco that will host tastings and events

of trash, recycled 25 computers,

up Cocoa Cinnamon location outside La

garden space and more.

from September 17-October 21, 2019.

Durham ranked No. 9 among North Carolina

counties on SmartAsset’s second annual study on America’s Healthiest Places.

NC Central University junior Bettylenah Njaramba, a Raleigh native, was elected

president of the UNC Association of Student Governments. She is the first African-

American woman to hold the position.

According to a study by SmartAsset, DurhamChapel Hill is one of the 25 top metro areas most popular with female homebuyers

COURTESY OF NASA SWARMATHON

without cosigners.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO ...

READ ALL ABOUT IT There are several new books authored by Duke University faculty now on shelves: John Aldrich, a professor of political

science, co-authored “Why Parties Matter: Political Competition and

Democracy in the American

and stories about the world’s most popular

sport in his new book, “The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer.”

Sanford School professor Bruce

Jentleson shows how 20th century leaders – including Henry Kissinger, Mikhail Gorbachev

South” alongside John D.

and Nelson Mandela

Griffin of the University of

– rewrote the zero-sum

Colorado, Boulder. It traces

scripts they were handed

the history of the parties

and successfully made

through four eras, showing

breakthroughs on issues long

how and when competition

thought intractable in “The

emerged between the

Peacemakers: Leadership

parties and the conditions

Lessons from Twentieth

under which it succeeded and failed.

Century Statesmanship.”

curator for the Archive

of Islamic studies, brings

Omid Safi, a professor

Lisa McCarty, a

of Documentary

Arts at the Rubenstein Rare Book &

Manuscript Library, documents the spirit

sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet

Concord,” a collection of her photographs.

love” by Rumi and other key Muslim mystics

of Transcendentalism in “Transcendental

The ProgrammaBulls, a team of student

computer scientists from Durham Technical

together the passages of the

Quran sought by the Muslim

Duke Professor of Romance Studies and

History Laurent Dubois shares insights

and the teachings of the path of “divine

in “Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition.”

Community College, brought home a

trophy and a $5,000 check from the 2018

NASA Swarmathon, where they placed first

Tia Anderson,

Durham Tech received a grant of $400,000

required them to program rovers to pick up

resident and

expand their advanced manufacturing career

in the physical team competition. The contest cubes off the ground and transport them to a base location.

Winners of the 2018 Golden Leaf Awards for Community Appearance include: Lavender

Street House, GRUB, Duke School, Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Unscripted Durham Hotel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens’

Prairie Garden Classroom and Meintjes

Berliner Guest House & Studio. The awards are sponsored by the Durham City-County Appearance Commission, Keep Durham Beautiful and the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board.

Burt’s Bees eyeliner and makeup removing

towelettes were named two of the Best New Consumer Products by market research firm Brandspark.

a Durham

UNC-Greensboro student, is one

of 16 students to

receive the William

from The Golden LEAF Foundation to

pathway. Students will be able to earn a twoor four-year degree and up to six industryrecognized credentials.

F. Carl scholarship,

Bee Downtown founder Leigh-Kathryn

North Carolina

magazine Inc.’s 30 Under 30 most inspiring

awarded by the Hospitality

Education Foundation to students pursuing secondary education in restaurant- and hospitality-oriented fields.

Beyond Fences – a nonprofit organization

dedicated to bringing fences and veterinary services to underserved communities –

Bonner was named one of business

young entrepreneurs of 2018 for her work

on rebuilding the honey bee population by getting corporations to sponsor hives.

ON THE MOVE

After seven years at The Carrack Modern Art, executive director Laura Ritchie is leaving

June 15. Laura, who plans to focus on pursuing

received a $15,000 grant from the ASPCA. This

a master’s degree in liberal studies from

families with affordable care for their furry

and show space, and she led its transition

money will go toward providing low-income

Duke University, helped found the gallery

friends.

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nonprofit organization with paid employees. A

Nebraska and Illinois. Most recently, he was

search process led by Laura and the gallery’s

and their 3,000-capacity concert venue in

new gallery director will be chosen through a advisory board.

the talent buyer for Knitting Factory Presents Minneapolis.

Concert

Bryan Fox joined the Greater Durham

Saks joined

public policy in March. He previously had his

promoter Brad the Durham Performing Arts Center team as

director of

programming for concerts, comedy

and special events in

May. He has more than 15 years of experience in the live entertainment business, including

working for eight years with AEG Live, where

he was responsible for promoting more than

100 events per year in clubs, theaters, arenas

and outdoor venues in Minnesota, Wisconsin,

Chamber of Commerce as vice president of own public relations

consulting

practice, The

Fox Group, and has worked

on a statewide political

campaign. He

currently serves on the board of a regional agribusiness council and

is an active member of the North Carolina

Economic Development Association (NCEDA).

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Ninth Street boutique Cozy, which offers

locally sourced clothing, jewelry, accessories,

yarn and knitting supplies, announced it will be closing its doors June 30.

Elizabeth M. Johnson has re-branded her

Durham-based boutique consulting firm as Spark Equity LLC.

Formerly known as Outside The Mom Box, Spark Equity

offers trauma-sensitive training and education for health care professionals and health

educators. Find more info at sparkequity.org.

David Crampton launched a new cycling

accessory called the Helmet Angel, a shell meant to keep bike riders of all ages safer

by shielding them from extreme wind noise

during the ride. The invention was inspired by a near-miss accident in which David couldn’t hear a flat-bed truck coming up behind him because of wind noise.

WE’RE MAKING THE SAYING

“THEY DON’T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO.”

A THING OF THE PAST

Led by Stacey Hardy, matchmaking company Authentic Connections has added a branch

specifically for LGBTQ individuals looking for love.

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Northgate Mall announced that The Chambers Group, a tenant and landlord representative brokerage firm, will serve as its leasing agent, matching Northgate’s available rental space with ideal tenants. The partnership will provide Northgate the opportunity to reinvigorate and enhance its existing operations with additional food options, entertainment, personal services, and health and wellness facilities that will complement the collection of Duke Health clinics in the former Macy’s building.

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MONG MY TRAITS, CURIOSITY IS ONE OF THE MOST DEFINING. This should come as no great surprise since I am a scientist, and scientists, by their nature, are curious about things. Usually, my curiosity focuses on obscure and arcane phenomena that occur in test tubes and go by names derived from Greek. Right now, however, my curiosity concerns bicycles.

Those of you who don’t go downtown often may not realize that the city is now filled with bicycles. Downtown is booming with more than 100 restaurants as well as many businesses, hotels, shops and outposts of various Duke entities, including the new labs in the Chesterfield Building. With so many venues and attractions, access can be a challenge, which has sparked the proliferation of bicycles.

Cars in cities are very impractical. They crowd roads, spew pollution and demand parking, which can be scarce in any downtown. Who wants to drive around the block countless times looking for a place to park for a quick bite? One solution to this problem is bicycle sharing, now a worldwide phenomenon that’s hit its stride with the development of technology like smart phone apps. The methods vary: Some bike sharing involves docks that keep their bikes locked until needed. In dockless systems, bikes are distributed throughout a defined area and can be left anywhere, with an individual lock on the back tire.

To get an idea of the size of these programs, China has a combined fleet of more than 18 million share bikes. Beijing alone has more than two million. Depending on the city, a ride can be free or involve a fee. Some are run by local governments, others by private companies.

Bikes have always been part of city life, but ownership has drawbacks. A primary worry is theft. Bikes can be expensive, and they are easy to fence. In some cities, it’s not unusual to see a bike chained to a rack, the seat and one of the wheels removed to prevent an

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easy getaway, though I have yet to see one in that denuded state in the racks I am sure that there is an explanation for the around Duke Hospital. scattering of bikes. For the time being, I am happy Three companies now provide bikes downtown: Spin, ofo and LimeBike, to saunter down the block, rent a bike, scoot over their fleets painted orange, yellow and lime green, respectively. I call the to downtown and buy a box of cinnamon sugar LimeBikes the “Lemon-and-Lime Bikes” because the fenders and chain and chocolate Oreo cupcakes that I can safely guards are yellow. Color aside, the bikes look mostly alike, with headlights, stow in the metal basket for the ride home. gear shifters, hand brakes and a sturdy little basket. At their heart is a fabulous No emissions, a little aerobic exercise, a little computer system that, via a phone app, unlocks the bike and collects delicious dessert and a price tag of $1 per half payment. Spin bikes and LimeBikes have solar panels in the basket to power hour (or per hour on an ofo). If sharing and the system. consuming get any better than this, I sure would Some spots around town may be served by just a few bikes, but places like be curious to know more. the plaza outside The Unscripted Hotel are home to whole squadrons, separated by color. I have read some complaints that the bikes might be an eyesore, but to me this is fine urban decoration: colorful, spontaneous and forever changing. I think that a mix of colors would be interesting, but from what I have seen, each brand seems to be kept separate. This must be some kind of tribalism.

The yellow ofo bike comes from China, which has been called the “Bicycle Kingdom.”

The letters in “ofo” are meant to resemble a bike. On the bike is a small black sign that reads, “Share More, Consume Less” in yellow letters. I fully agree with the “share more” part but I am uncertain about the “consume less” part. Why should I pedal all the way from Duke Hospital if not to consume more of the best that downtown restauranteurs have to offer?

The sharing should facilitate consumption – of paninis, of curries, of tapas – not limit it.

One drawback to dockless systems is distribution. While dock systems have a fixed location for bikes, a bike can be left anywhere under a dockless systems (GPS systems are used to track where they can be found).

It’s the location of these solitary bikes that piqued my interest.

In just the past week, I have seen bikes at the corners of University Drive and East Forest Hills Boulevard, Prince Street and Chapel Hill F R O M T H E 1 8 7 0 FAR M FAM I LY Road, and Morehead and Arnette avenues.

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Y LOVE AFFAIR WITH DURHAM MUSICIANS began when I was in middle school. The song “Naughty Number Nine” was my favorite on “Schoolhouse Rock!,” the animated Saturday morning educational program on ABC. The song features Grady Tate. In addition to being a great singer, Grady played drums for Quincy Jones, Simon & Garfunkel, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery and others interested in the man who mastered the “on top of the beat” timing. He was the drummer on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” for six years.

I discovered Grady grew up in Durham when I attended the jazz festival now named in his honor at North Carolina Central University. Since then, I’ve learned much about NCCU’s impact on the music industry.

Donald Byrd, a bebop jazz trumpeter who fused funk and soul sounds in his music, put NCCU on the jazz map as a member of the faculty. Donald formed a band with students and faculty called 125th Street, N.Y.C. The band recorded an album produced by Isaac Hayes, the legendary musician who won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the “Theme from Shaft.”

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The 125th Street, N.Y.C. band had several future stars: Aaron Mills, the Jonathan Curry, Christian Sharp and Alan bassist for Cameo and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Chip Thompson met on the campus of NCCU in 2012 Crawford, who won a Grammy as the pianist and composer with Gregory and formed Zoocrü. All-Nite Public Radio, a Porter; and Stanley Baird, a saxophonist and leader of The Stanley Baird band formed by NCCU graduate Victor Moore, Group. will release their first recording later this year. Kim Aaron is not the only person with N.C. Central connections to be inducted Arrington, Victor’s wife and graduate of NCCU, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Durham native Chip Shearin, who has made a name for herself on the local music served on the faculty at the school, was the bassist for The Sugarhill Gang scene. Durham native and NCCU graduate Mavis on the song that launched hip-hop music into the mainstream – “Rapper’s SWAN Poole is generating international buzz for Delight.” “multiphonics,” the ability to sing two or more Branford Marsalis, the multiple Grammy Award-winning saxophonist notes simultaneously. from New Orleans, moved to Durham to teach at NCCU. I first heard Al Strong, co-founder of the Art of Cool Branford play saxophone as the featured artist on Public Enemy’s song “Fight Project, is a jazz trumpeter who has performed the Power,” but I became a fan listening to I Heard You Twice The First Time, a with Aretha Franklin, Branford Marsalis and Clay project that featured blues men B.B. King and John Lee Hooker.

Aiken. My cousin Clif Wallace is a drummer and Ivan Hampden Jr., who played drums for R&B legend Luther Vandross, composer of the Clif Wallace Quintet. He left taught a class at NCCU. Two of his sons – Iajhi and Brevan – are percussionists Durham after graduating from NCCU. with a long list of music credits.

I’m sure there’s a bunch of people left off my Eve Cornelious, the jazz singer with the voice I fell in love with when list. Nnenna and Pierce Freelon, Lois Deloatch I heard her sing “Tell Me A Bedtime Story” on the Norman Connors’ and others who have walked in the shadows of Remember Who You Are LP, took classes at NCCU. Dana Williams, known NCCU’s buildings. Of those mentioned, don’t be by the stage name YahZarah St. James, attended NCCU before she went surprised if you hear their names during one of on tour with Erykah Badu. Since then, Dana has recorded solo projects and is the award shows to celebrate excellence in the on tour with Lenny Kravitz. business. For world-renowned musical talent, look Dana received a Grammy nomination, along with Darien Brockington and no further than your own backyard.

Phonte Coleman, as members of The Foreign Exchange. Prior to his work with The Foreign Exchange, Phonte teamed up with Pat Douthit – stage name 9th Wonder – and Thomas Jones III – stage name Rapper Big Pooh – to form the group Little Brother while they were students at NCCU. 9th Wonder has produced songs for Jay-Z, De La Soul, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Wale, Drake, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Anderson Paak and Ludacris. He also helped produce a track on Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning DAMN Appraisals for insurance, charitable contribution, album and got a Grammy nomination for producing Rhapsody’s Laila’s Wisdom. estate tax and equitable distribution.

9th Wonder also taught a history of hip-hop class along with Christopher “Play” Martin, from the hip-hop duo Kid ‘n Play, at NCCU. Tamisha Waden, a Durham native and NCCU graduate, sings with The Foreign Exchange and has a solo project that will be released later this year. She recently appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” performing with the group Hiss Golden Messenger, a Durham folk music band led by MC Taylor.

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What to order at our best new restaurants

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RUB Durham’s sandwich

selection is solid; I always make sure to scope out the specials menu because there are usually some interesting options on there. I recently ordered the Brussels sprouts sandwich special with fried egg, bacon and feta. I never would have thought of Brussels in a sandwich, but it worked!

And the housemade chips are always a yummy side. One of the best kept secrets at GRUB may be the desserts: large cinnamon rolls drizzled with icing or a huge, decadent slice of mud pie. I also enjoy the atmosphere at GRUB – it feels like a modern-day Durham diner, and the rooftop terrace adds to the energy of this West End location.

The variety of seafood on Saltbox Seafood Joint’s menu at its new Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard location changes often depending

I am fully on board the poke train these days. I’m so glad that within the past year, we’ve seen specific poke restaurants, such as ZenFish and Pho & Poke House appear, along with poke making an appearance on other local menus. Poke is like eating a deconstructed sushi roll, but the best part is you can pick your own proteins, toppings and sauces, and one bowl easily fills you up while still making you feel like you ate something healthy.

ABOVE LEFT Baked oysters with bone marrow and Parmigiano at Saint James.

LEFT Saltbox Seafood Joint Chef Ricky Moore with his Down East Clam Bake. BELOW The Brussels sprouts sandwich at GRUB Durham.

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I grew up in a seaside town in New England, so I really love that more seafood options are making an appearance in Durham. Seafood lovers could easily go wild ordering all kinds of lavish seafood towers, lobster Newberg and seafood stew at Saint James, but what I also appreciate is that some of the more understated menu items are also worth your while. Baked oysters with bone marrow and Parmigiano, and a good portion of delicious fried oysters on the Caesar salad were my favorites before the entrees even arrived. Stylish nautical details are carefully thought through from the lively downstairs bar to the cozy, upstairs Captain’s Quarters.

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on what’s freshly caught off the coastline and what they sell out of first. But it almost doesn’t matter what the menu says, because it’s all cooked in the same style, and it all tastes great! I always order a platter so that I can enjoy hearty chunks of chef Ricky Moore’s spice-grilled fish (King Mackerel is one of my favorites when it’s available), along with the crispy seasoned potatoes and vinegar slaw.

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o me, the best part about our local bottle shops is the fact that so many of them are also a bar where you can sample flights and pints before making your selections to take home. Most also have selections of cider, wine, mead, even kombucha, for folks who prefer those beverages.

But I am here for the beer.

I was first introduced to Beer Study in Chapel Hill – a narrow, hip bottle shop on North Graham Street.

So I was thrilled when I learned that they’d be opening a Durham spot in Rockwood Shopping Center last year, and that Starpoint Brewing – then based in Carrboro – would be coming with them. It’s super pup-friendly, and every time I come in I’m greeted by either pug Layla, who “runs the place,” or Hobbes, Head Brewer Nikko Carlson’s dog who sports an adorable underbite.

Starpoint Brewing was founded by Beth Boylan and Tim Harper “as a labor of love for hoppy beers,” which means plenty incredible IPAs are always on tap. The Surfin’ Buddha is my go-to, or I get the DUH! double IPA after a long workweek. Last time I was in, fellow beer lovers Alex Adams and Carl Stephens clued me into DigitalPour, which displays all three dozen or so beers on tap in the shop, but is also a downloadable app, so you can see what’s available or new – and how much is left in the keg – before you come down. Forever a Weihenstephan Hefeweizen enthusiast, right now I’m all about the limited-edition collaboration between the oldest brewery in the world and arguably the most well-known craft brewery in America, Sierra Nevada: Braupakt. Go ahead and order a liter!

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Known as The Blue Light to Durham longtimers, Sam’s Quik

Shop has been around for 70 years. I’ve been buying beer there for

only the last seven, typically grabbing a pint of Pernicious from Wicked Weed (it’s always one of the 42 taps, and last time I was there, $1 from the price of each draft went to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham – an added bonus!), hanging out with friends on their patio during the evenings or with my laptop during the days, petting a few pups brought in by other patrons (yep, it’s dog-friendly, too) before making my six-pack selection and heading home. These days, I usually leave with El Chavo – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with habanero pepper, mango and apples – by Blake’s Hard Cider. Cheers to Mattie Beason of Black Twig Cider StaffPick Barley Labs serves up my House for turning me on to dog, Olive’s, favorite treats this delicious drink years ago! and my favorite local beers.

Sam’s Bottle Shop is Not only do they provide under the same ownership as dog beds and hooks under the Quik Shop, and I think the bar for the end of dog of it as the younger, flashy, leashes, but they have fun trivia and movie nights and sixSouth Durham brother to packs to go. Human and dog the original Sam’s (it opened recommended! in 2014). Two stories tall, – Jessica Stringer, executive there are two bars with 28 editor, Chapel Hill Magazine taps between them to order from, but one is upstairs, where you can grab your brew – I like anything that’s local; if Foothills Hoppyum is on tap, that’s my order – and walk across the bridge that overlooks the first floor, with its shelves packed with hundreds of different kinds of beer, to the outside patio, overlooking N.C. 54.

These bottle shops all have a few things in common – they are petfriendly, have some of the best selections of bottles in the area, the staff are super knowledgeable about beer and don’t mind giving recommendations, and, if you’re a regular, they treat you more like family than a customer.

Spread out across Durham, they’re more neighborhood bars than retail shops, but you can still get that six-pack to go. Win-win.

Ariyah Chambers April, Chanel Chambers, J. Lee Ariansen Teixeira and Alex Teixeira catch up over a pint in The Glass Jug Beer Lab’s beer garden.

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The Glass Jug has been around for close to four years, but an expansion this year brought with it a nanobrewery and outdoor beer garden. The Glass Jug Beer Lab boasts more than 20 taps, with a few dedicated to their own small-batch, experimental beers. I’m glad to see that owners Chris and Katy Creech, homebrewers themselves long before they launched The Glass Jug, are getting back to their roots with this new spot, still in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center. While the draft list is always changing, you simply have to try one of their own unconventional beers, like the Tomatillo and Lemon Basil Pi Gose with tomatillo, lemon basil and sea salt that was on tap when we visited. It’s also one of the few places I’ve seen Unibroue’s La Fin du Monde on tap.

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Four perfect Bull Cit y dates photo by Briana Brough

Happy Hour 4pm – Augmentality Labs Try something a little different for date night! You’re sure to have a blast at the downtown virtual reality arcade on North Church Street.

Challenge each other in Trickster or look on as your partner plays a single-player game. Book back-to-back sessions for 70 minutes of gaming joy!

6pm – Mateo The dim lighting and cozy atmosphere make Mateo an intimate-yetcasual option for this date that’s all about fun. Make a reservation, or sit at the bar and chat with the friendly bartenders as you order small plate after small plate to share with your significant other. Check out the daily specials on the seasonal chalkboard, or opt for all-time favorites like the patatas bravas, costillas de puerco, huevo diablo or the gambas.

The sherry selection is killer – order a tasting flight – or pick the refreshing, classic Cheerwine sangria. Try the flan or banana pudding for dessert.

9pm – Arcana Take a quick walk around the corner from Mateo, and go have your tarot read or dance your heart out during local DJ sets. Wrap up with one of their signature cocktails like The Young Hierophant or the Lucky Strike.

7pm – Parizade You’ll often find live music happening on the weekends at Parizade, whether it’s in the restaurant or the private courtyard. Enjoy the Mediterranean flavors over a bottle of wine – grab a spread of hummus or tzatziki (or both!) to start, and go for a seafood dish as your main course – they are all good! For dessert, we recommend the Black Velvet Praline Torte (add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!) and/or any of the dessert wine, cognac or brandy selections.

8pm – The lawn at the Center for Documentary Studies Bring a blanket and any post-dinner snacks to Audio Under the Stars, a summerlong audio festival presented by the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Relax and listen to local stories curated by the Center on Friday nights – the themes this year are “Awkward” ( June 22), “Appetites and Desires” ( July 27) and “Superstars: Five Years of Favorites” (August 24).

The Full Package All day – The Durham Hotel Staycation, anyone? You barely have to leave the mid-century modern hotel to have a full day of fun!

9am – Rooftop Vinyasa Yoga These classes are taught by La Vita Yoga, open to all levels and are free to guests or $10 for locals in the summer. Plus, complimentary infused water and towels included!

10:30am – Coffee Shop Grab a pick-me-up – try either their refreshing coffee soda or a coldbrew latte.

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11am – Unscripted Hotel Slip across the street for a dip in the Unscripted Hotel’s rooftop pool to beat the heat! Or head out for a downtown shopping excursion to nearby shops and galleries.

6pm – Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Grab a drink at the cash bar and join a drop-in creative workshop – meant for beginners and experienced art-makers alike – led by local artists during the Nasher Creates Adult Studio on the second Thursday of the month. Or, come view some of the current exhibitions: Precarity, a new three-channel video installation created by Londonbased artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah, and Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection, which focuses on the critical contribution that artists of African descent have made to the evolution of abstract art from 1940s to the present.

6:30pm – Rooftop Concert Stop by on Sunday for sunsets, cocktails and indie hip-hop/jazz music from The Beast with special guests. No cover, no reservation needed. If you start feeling peckish, grab an order of guac or the chip & dip.

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5:30pm – The Restaurant at The Durham After a day in the sun, you’re going to be hungry. Grab dinner in the cool of The Restaurant at The Durham – The daily selection of oysters will never disappoint, or try the beef tartare. If raw food isn’t your jam, you can never go wrong with their steak!

Dinner and a Show 5:30pm – Bar Virgile

They don’t take reservations, so come early on a show night and take your time with dinner and drinks – definitely get the fried oysters as an appetizer, and don’t miss out on their expertly crafted cocktails. The Ramos Gin Fizz or classic gin and tonic are our favorites.

7pm – DPAC

In addition to incredible American Dance Festival performances, there are Indigo Girls, Jill Scott, Lea Michele and Darren Criss concerts to look forward to this summer. Or, head over to American Tobacco Campus a little earlier for its free music series. Nikki Hill plays June 14 and Will Hoge performs June 21.

Jeffrey T. Howell and his husband, Taylor Schmidt, enjoy a Manhattan and a Roman Retreat, respectively, at Bar Virgile.

9pm – Quarter Horse Bar & Arcade

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COOKIES & CREAM AND LEMON CURD POPS Locopops, $2.75 each

RASPBERRY ICE CREAM Goodberry’s Frozen Custard, two scoops in a waffle cone, $3.69

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Provides a comfortable, family atmosphere where there is something for all ages. Fitness and community all in one place. Very clean, provides wide variety of health education ... just love this place!

It is locally owned, clean and accommodating.

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Personal attention, reliable, great personal training, great prices.

Athletic Movement and Performances (AMP) program.

It’s an ‘everyone gym’ – doesn’t matter who you are or how you look.

Many classes for seniors.

Childcare available.

Lots of equipment/ machines, many classes throughout the day, excellent maintenance on equipment, great locker rooms.

50 pounds over the last six months.

There’s never a line to use a machine, classes are free, and it’s only $22 month.

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Friendly staff.

New, clean, not overcrowded and great price point.

No pretense – regular folks working out.

No Judgment Zone.

Easy access to a wide variety of equipment.

It’s affordable.

Clean environment.

Family-friendly, multiple locations, something for all.

Affordable, diverse, awesome.

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Abundant classes and very nice staff.

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Desmond Scott’s dedication to clients’ success and motivation to his clients’ goals is one-of-a-kind and will keep you coming back for more.

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Everybody there is so supportive and wanting you to do great! Family, faith and fitness is the motto, and they live by it. I’ve been training with Desmond for four years, and he has helped me accomplish so many goals.

They have classes on Wednesday nights that are insane. The ownership and management is amazing, and I can tell they care about me as a person, not just as a paying client!

Faith, family, fitness. The total package.

No negative energy. All positive vibes and staff!

It serves the entire community with no discrimination. The atmosphere is always welcoming and results are a guarantee.

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Four impressive new businesses

by Holly West | photography by Briana Brough

opened in Old East Durham in late September last year. Before starting the business, owner Christina Pelech worked as a stylist in area salons including Rock Paper Scissors

Salon & Gallery and DB Sutton & Company.

Career ’Do-Over

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uss & Bother almost never happened. After searching Durham for a location, Christina’s dreams of opening her own salon were fading. Then, on her way home one day, she came across a building for lease on the corner of Driver and Ashe streets.

“It was just absolute luck,” she says. “It’s a half-mile from my house.

I can walk here.”

She and four stylist friends set up shop. They provide haircuts, color services, beard trimming and shaping, blowouts and updos.

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coming in,” Christina says. “It’s partly word of mouth; sometimes it’s people in the neighborhood who were like, ‘Oh, I saw your sign.’”

Hairstyling is a second career for Christina. She worked in the publishing industry for 20 years. Unhappy sitting in an office, she decided to enroll in cosmetology school at age 40 and hasn’t looked back.

Now, she spends her days doing something different almost every hour and working with people she knows and loves. Her favorite part, of course, is seeing her clients. “I get someone new to talk to every hour or two or three hours,” she says. “I have an amazing clientele, who I love. Every day I just get to come and hang out with these people. I feel pretty lucky.”

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THE BEST OF DURHAM Melanie, Suzanne and Ashley (back row) smile as Sara Brigham (left) and Mavreen Scott hold up their babies, Simone Cory-Brigham and Cassidy Scott, both 4 months old.

time parents. Whether they know it or not, they’re laying that foundation and community of support they’re going to need in postpartum. When they bring their baby in here, at six days old or nine days old for support groups, they’re not seeing strangers. That said, we have plenty of people who we meet for the first time in groups.

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Do you promote a certain type of parenting or birthing method?

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judgmental support whether they’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding or birthing in a birth center or planning a C-section. Whatever our families want is what we support them in. I think we’re well established in the LGBTQ community now, too.

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or Dr. Jackson, practicing medicine is about building relationships with patients. That’s why she chose the field of dermatology.

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She completed a fellowship on treating skin of color with lasers at Harvard University and is one of only two AfricanAmerican dermatologists in Durham. “Especially in an area where there’s such diversity, there’s a need for someone who understands diverse skin types,” she says. “With dermatology and lasers and a lot of the cosmetic procedures we do, it is so very important you understand what you’re doing.”

When she’s not working with patients, Dr. Jackson lectures across the country and internationally. She has also published a book, “Child of Mine: Caring for the Skin and Hair of Your Adopted Child,” and has a second one in the works.

She says the medical system today has been detrimental to the doctor-patient relationship, but she’s doing everything she can to keep medicine personal – at least within her office.

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Choosing a Path “One of my first clients, she was a social worker. She was sexually assaulted on the job by one of her patients. Through her and her testimony, I realized the position an employee is in when they’re in this subordinate position. … She was unable to find many attorneys who would take her case. I realized employment discrimination is oftentimes hard to frame and categorize what that discrimination looks like and how you prove that type of discrimination.

Once I took her on, more people kept calling. It’s not easy work, but it’s essential work to civil rights. It’s gotten to a point now where a lot of my clients will drive from Bertie County, Henderson County.

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More or less, discrimination claims come from people of color. There are even fewer [lawyers] who look like you in that area.”

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why you might consider our area as you search for retirement options: our wellrounded quality of life, mild climate, renowned dining, robust arts scene, continuing education programs and top-rated health care are just a few. This year, the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area was recognized

by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 20 places to retire. In 2017, Durham was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Editor Mark Ellwood as the No. 5 destination in the U.S. to spend your golden years for many of the reasons listed above. And we have a large number of retirement communities that strike the perfect balance between offering first-rate care and promoting independence. We asked a few folks to share the reasons they chose to spend their golden years here and – since we know navigating the many pricing and contract options can be overwhelming – we also put together a guide to the area’s best retirement centers and 55+ communities.

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Usha and Umesh Gulati came to Forest at Duke for the rehabilitation services, but stayed for the friendly and peaceful atmosphere.

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I was a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Twin Lakes brought me and my wife, Mariana, to the Triangle in the fall of 2014. We really are East Coasters. We were just out there for 12 years while I worked.

We decided that we wanted to move to a continuing care retirement community, and we visited probably 25 CCRCs in California and North Carolina and Virginia, where we lived before we moved to California. Mariana is a native North Carolinian, and we’ve had a house on the Outer Banks, so we spend a lot of time in North Carolina anyway.

We had a complicated decision tree that we designed to evaluate all of the different CCRCs that we were going to. In order for anything to be on our list, it had to have independent living, skilled nursing, physical therapy, memory care and assisted living – Twin Lakes has all of those. The second criteria was that it had to be a Medicareevaluated 4-star or 5-star facility; Twin Lakes was a 5-star facility. Those were necessary. And then it was subjective things like what the campus looked like, what the houses were like, what kind of activities “There are art groups, photography groups; there are so many things that you could never say there’s nothing to do,” says Mariana Brook, here with her husband, Doug, at their Twin were available, but the real deciding factor Lakes home. “Everybody we talk to around here loves it.” here for us was that every time we talked to someone on the staff here about Twin Lakes and its philosophy, they found some way to say to us, ‘We will from the mountains, a couple of hours from the beach, and there’s just take care of you. We’re here to take care of you.’ everything that we want here. We were just remarking this morning – We built a community at Twin Lakes really fast. You can sit down our doctors are eight minutes away, there’s an emergency room eight next to anyone at Twin Lakes and start a conversation and enjoy it and minutes away if we need it. There’s every kind of service here, so it’s not learn something. We’ve just really enjoyed the people here, and that’s a difficult place to live at all.” been a real pleasant surprise for us. And we’re just a couple of hours – DOUG BROOK, TWIN LAKES

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“My husband, Dennis, and I

are originally from Florida, but we moved to Cary a few years ago. From there, my husband took a position at Duke Regional, so we relocated to [Durham].

We became empty-nesters recently, and it felt like we were ready for a change.

We were looking for an active lifestyle community that offered more than just a place to live. I think, especially coming from Florida, we had a preconceived notion of what a 55+ community might be like. So when we started looking around this area [and] stumbled upon Creekside [at Bethpage], [we] immediately felt that it was such a great spot. There’s a great sense of community that Creekside has to offer, people who are in similar places in life.

We started playing pickleball; they have regulation courts here. It’s actually more of a social game [than tennis]. It can be played single, but most people play doubles. It’s such a popular sport, especially within our particular age group – it makes it easy to stay physically fit.

And we look after one another – the residents really pull together. A group of residents who were here at the beginning actually started a nonprofit called Creekside Pay-It-Forward, a medical equipment loan library, and [Creekside’s building company] AV Homes underwrote the first year of insurance.

We have all of these great opportunities to start something. Last November, I partnered with one other resident, and we invited a lot of local businesses to host a shopping bazaar in our clubhouse. It gave our residents an opportunity to do holiday shopping, but at the same time, support local, where it really matters.

It’s been surprising to us that this is not anything like a retirement community.

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Aging in place is not a new concept, of course, but the number of resources available to older adults and their families who choose to live independently has grown in recent years, with both government agencies and businesses like Grapevine Realty Services in Pittsboro. Melanie Girard recently opened Grapevine to help seniors either find homes or renovate their own to age in place. Melanie also works for the Chatham County Council on Aging, which recently worked with the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to develop a list of five priorities that affect seniors most as they age in place: 1. Transportation, particularly for non-drivers.

2. Proximity and access to health care.

3. Housing. Consider lawn care, housekeeping, stairs.

4. Social connectedness. Are friends nearby, or a place seniors gather?

5. Care services and caregiving for changes in health.

Another business owner, Elizabeth Hirsh, started The Downsizers in Durham, specifically for seniors considering a smaller home or, in some cases, staying in a family home but on just one floor.

“We might be working with a 5,000-square-foot home, but they’re transitioning to live in just 1,200 on one level,” Elizabeth says. Whether moving or staying put, she says the hardest decision is parting with decades of possessions.

During long sessions, she asks clients to consider for every item in the house: 1. Have you used it in the last year?

2. Does it have significant sentimental value?

3. Is it safe? Heavy or sharp items might pose a danger and old appliances many seniors have may lack modern safety features.

The process, Elizabeth says, is almost always liberating. “I had a client who was having to make tough decisions with her husband’s health and care. She told me that after we cleared things out, ‘I have more energy, more clarity, and I have a path on where to go now.’” – Matt White

offer. Here, there’s just a great sense of, ‘You live in Creekside? Oh, they’re really nice over there!’” – LORI COLLEGE, CREEKSIDE AT BETHPAGE

“My reason [for moving to

Forest at Duke] was a medical reason. I

had to have a knee surgery, and I found out about this place.

My husband, Umesh, wouldn’t have to drive to a nursing home somewhere else (we’ve lived in Durham 16 years).

So we decided to come and live [here].

There’s a rehab downstairs. My husband had heart surgery and came to the Forest for recovery, which made my visits easier.

When we came here, everybody we met was very friendly, very laid-back.

It seemed like a nice place to be. I’m on two different committees: food and marketing. I have good relationships with the staff. You can get involved as much as you want to. If you don’t want to, you have your own space. I have the best of two worlds: the built-in community to enjoy and my own place to be just with myself when I want to.” – USHA GULATI, FOREST AT DUKE

“I am from Alabama.

I lived in Boston for 24 years where I was chair of the department of periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Then, at UNC, I was chair of the department of periodontology for 15 years. When [my late wife] Joan and I moved to Chapel Hill in 1994, her father came with us and moved into Carolina Meadows.

He quickly made great friends, fell in love, at age 80 married Alice Lash and lived an enviable life for 12 years. Joan and I came to see that life at Carolina Meadows was unbelievably rich and full and signed up for the waiting list.

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I travel a great deal and enjoy that. My son and his fiancee, two fun millenials, live in Manhattan where Lee is a VP in pharmaceutical marketing and Meaghan handles the digital billboards in Times Square, where she sells time by the second for her company. Lee and I are part owners of El Atoradero in Brooklyn, rated the No. 2 best Mexican restaurant in New York City by New York magazine.

I am most of all impressed by the other residents who live here. Who knew that in my ‘encore’ years, I would have so many interesting and fun friends. Also, the staff here is wonderful. There is so much to do here that one cannot take it all in: concerts, lectures, wine dinners, special dinners, movies, garden tours, etc. Having lived in Chapel Hill for many years, I know the area, love the area and take advantage of it all.” – RAY WILLIAMS, CAROLINA MEADOWS

“Before we moved here from Badin Lake two years ago, my husband, Larry, and I had been thinking about a retirement place for about five years. In the process, we started visiting different ones.

Altogether, we visited about six. We put money down on one, but I still didn’t find everything I felt like we needed there. We were looking for a lot of activities as well as opportunities to experience outside

[interests]. My husband and I are getting to the point where we don’t like to drive at night, but we do like to go to plays and ball games and those kinds of things. Galloway Ridge offers that. We have season tickets to DPAC. There’s a bus that takes us there. We like to go to the Durham Bulls. We don’t have to drive, and that’s real appealing to us.

I began to think about really moving into [the other] place. I was searching online, and all of a sudden this Wall Street Journal article came up. It said, ‘Before you finish your search, you need to look at Galloway Ridge. It’s in Pittsboro near Fearrington Village.’ I knew about Fearrington from when we lived in Cary, and I really liked the bookstore there. We took a day trip to Fearrington and found Galloway. And voilà! It was meant to be.

Galloway Ridge is a wonderful place to live. We’ve just thoroughly enjoyed it. It has wonderful amenities, but the most important thing – it’s made up of wonderful people. The staff, of course, but also the residents. We love hearing their stories, and I’m sure they’d tell you we tell a lot of our stories, too. We love walking over to Fearrington Village, going to the bookstore, eating at The Belted Goat or going into Chapel Hill. We’re both big Carolina fans. Here, I participate in a book club, and I used to play bridge. On a rainy afternoon, we’ll go down to the cinema. There’s just lots to do.” – FLO PHILLIPS, GALLOWAY RIDGE

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THE 2018 DIRECTORY OF CONTINUING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ASSISTED LIVING 2220 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-933-1430; brookdale.com BROOKDALE CHAPEL HILL ALZHEIMER’S CARE 2230 Farmington Dr., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-929-5850; brookdale.com BROOKDALE DURHAM 4434 Ben Franklin Blvd., Durham Entrance Fee One time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-479-9966; brookdale.com BROOKDALE MEADOWMONT 100 Lanark Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One time community fee, call for pricing Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing Contract Options Month-to-month Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Contact Information 919-918-7600; brookdale.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 140 Brookstone Ln., Pittsboro Entrance Fee Community fee of $1,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,900 – $6,000 Contract Options None. Requires 14-day notice prior to moving out.

Refund Options Pro-rated for the first month from the date the resident moves in.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information Ronda Stubbs; 919-545-9573 or ronda@silver-thread.com; cambridgehillsal.com CAMBRIDGE HILLS ASSISTED LIVING 5660 Durham Rd., Roxboro Entrance Fee All-inclusive rates with no entry fees.

Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing.

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Contract Options None.

Refund Options Requires 14-day notice.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information Sandra Carden, shicks@cvsliving.com; 336-598-4697 cambridgehills.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF DURHAM 4713 Garrett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Application fee required.

Monthly Fee Call for pricing.

Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping.

Refund Options 14-day notice required.

Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-401-1101; carillonassistedliving.com CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING OF HILLSBOROUGH 1911 Orange Grove Rd., Hillsborough Entrance Fee Application fee required.

Monthly Fee Call for pricing.

Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate includes care, dining, activities, laundry and housekeeping.

Refund Options 14-day notice required.

Medicare Certified Not Applicable Long-term Care Insurance Required No Min. Age to Obtain Residence 60 Contact Information 919-732-9040; carillonassistedliving.com CHATHAM RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 114 Polks Village Ln., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee One month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $3,795 – $6,995 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options Community fees within 30 days of move in.

Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-918-7872; ridgecare.com MEBANE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1999 S. N.C. Hwy. 119, Mebane Entrance Fee One month’s rent as deposit. 20% discount for three months, April through June.

Monthly Fee Range $3,195 – $6,995 Contract Options Month-to-month Refund Options None Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Accepted, not required.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-568-0083; mebaneridge.com

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CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (CCRC) CAROLINA MEADOWS 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Carolina Meadows is a vibrant community where residents live a lifestyle of wellness and engagement. The beautiful 168-acre campus includes a nine-hole golf course, pristine walking trails, tennis courts and more. Residents enjoy six distinctive dining venues, a state-of-the-art wellness center and an auditorium that offers many fascinating lectures and performances.

Entrance Fee Range $127,200 – $591,100 Monthly Fee Range $2,769 – $4,259 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; 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 Information 919-942-4014; 800-458-6756; carolinameadows.org

CAROL WOODS 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $96,600 – $441,700 Monthly Fee Range $2,466 – $5,263 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.

Medicare Certified Yes 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 Information 919-968-4511; 800-518-9333; carolwoods.org THE CEDARS OF CHAPEL HILL 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont), Chapel Hill Entrance Fee Range $265,000 – $750,000* Monthly Fee Range $2,857 – $5,759 Contract Options *Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit. 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 Information 919-259-7000; 877-433-3669; cedarsofchapelhill.com CROASDAILE VILLAGE 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham Set on 110 acres, Croasdaile Village is in a pastoral setting, which provides a country feel fewer than six miles from downtown Durham and three miles from Duke University. Croasdaile is within the distinguished residential neighborhood of Croasdaile Farm.

The residents enjoy numerous green spaces with yards, gardening and plenty of walking trails, a dog park, lakes and the security of a full continuum of five levels of care on site. The central campus buildings are all connected, with state-of-the-art wellness center, large heated pool, auditorium, woodworking shop, art study, multiple dining venues and a beautiful chapel.

Entrance Fee Range $55,896 – $357,309 (includes new residences) Monthly Fee Range $1,873 – $4,284 (includes new residences) 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.

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 Rehab on Site Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but welcome.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-384-2475; 800-960-7737; croasdailevillage.org

THE FOREST AT DUKE 2701 Pickett Rd., Durham Celebrating 25 years of community, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Durham. Homes, cottages, apartments – each offer spacious, contemporary living with access to an impressive range of luxurious amenities coupled with world-class wellness. At The Forest, discover a redefined retirement that is as varied, engaging and multi-faceted as you are. A leader in social responsibility and outreach, The Forest strives to strengthen the community and organizations that enrich the lives of Durham residents.

Entrance Fee Range $92,345 – $561,705 Monthly Fee Range $3,110 – $7,240 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 a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.

Refund Options Ten thousand dollars per person of the Entry Fee is retained by The Forest as a Health Care Reserve. The remaining

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balance of the entry fee, the residence fee, is refundable based on the following plan: 2% of the Residence Fee accrues to The Forest at Duke each month. The refund decreases to zero over 50 months.

50% and 90% Entry Fee Plans are offered. Please contact the Sales & Marketing Team for current pricing and eligibility.

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 Information 919-490-8000; 800-474-0258;forestduke.org

GALLOWAY RIDGE AT FEARRINGTON 3000 Galloway Ridge Rd., Pittsboro Lovingly crafted with heart, soul and Southern charm, Galloway Ridge is more than retirement living – it’s a secure, health-conscious, pleasure-packed lifestyle destination. The 50-acre campus is just south of Chapel Hill and adjacent to Fearrington Village, an 1,100acre planned community, offering miles of trails and sidewalks.

Jordan Lake and the Haw River are just a short distance for our outdoor enthusiasts.

Galloway Ridge’s main building includes 248 independent living apartments, library and business center, living room, Chapin Auditorium, Weathersfield Café, Bistro Dining Room, Camellia Fine Dining Room, Belties Lounge, billiards room, Players Lounge, stadium seating movie theater, art studio, woodworking shop, multiple meeting spaces and conference room. The Medicarecertified health care center, The Arbor, is connected to the main building and offers 91 private rooms for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The residents of the 52 independent living villas have a short walk to all of the amenities of the main building.

The Galloway Ridge WellPlex allows residents to maintain their optimal level of health and wellbeing. It includes the Duke Center for Living, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, Duke Primary Care and the Center for Physical Rehabilitation. For on-campus primary care services, residents can choose between UNC Health Care within the main building or Duke Primary Care in the WellPlex.

Residents and staff volunteer thousands of hours each year to local agencies and partnerships. The Charitable Fund and Community Grant Program supports Chatham County charities, governmental agencies and schools.

At Galloway Ridge, you have the freedom and security to be who you want to be and to never stop growing.

Entrance Fee Range $218,000 – $1,257,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,990 – $6,755 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 Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in.

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Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-545-2647; gallowayridge.com

GLENAIRE 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary Entrance Fee Range $64,000 – $360,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,380 – $4,335 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 58) Contact Information 919-460-8095; 800-225-9573; glenaire.org SEARSTONE 17001 Searstone Dr., Cary Entrance Fee Range $350,000 – $840,500 Monthly Fee Range $3,000 – $6,700; Second Person Fee – $1,350 Contract Options Type A LifeCare contract. Residents pay a one-time LifeCare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory support. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with long-term care policies.

Refund Options Entrance fee is 100% refundable.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Yes Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-234-0339; info@searstone.com; searstone.com 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 number 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.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Not required.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-848-7000; springmoor.org

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TWIN LAKES 3701 Wade Coble Dr., Burlington Twin Lakes is an intentional community. Its people move here from areas throughout the country, but all have one thing in common: They want to have a well-rounded life surrounded by people who are engaged and living purposefully. More than 500 people in independent living enjoy the beautiful 210-acre community and all the amenities that create a lifestyle where people of all types thrive. In addition to the spacious campus, this is a unique CCRC in many ways: there’s no mandatory meal plan; Twin Lakes offers comparably lower fees; and the neighborhoods are filled with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Entrance Fee Range $55,000 – $376,000 Monthly Fee Range $1,483 – $2,818 Contract Options Fee-for-service contract only.

Refund Options Thirty-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 62 (co-applicant must be at least 62) Contact Information 336-538-1572; twinlakescomm.org

THE VILLAGE AT BROOKWOOD 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington The Village at Brookwood is a Life Plan Community that offers residents a very special situation. Because it is part of Cone Health, its residents can count on world-class health care. Through management by The Well-Spring Group in Greensboro, the community benefits from the expertise of an acclaimed leader in living options for older adults. Residents live in a community that feels like one big family. The Village at Brookwood’s intimate size allows the building of strong friendships. Residents can participate in a full array of physical activities that promote healthy living, feed their competitive spirit with fun games and mental challenges, de-stress with their favorite hobby or just relax. The community prides itself on its dining, two newly renovated options: the café and Lakeside Dining, plus a brand new bistro. What could be better than an engaging conversation with friends over a delicious meal prepared by the executive chef while the dining staff tends to your every need? This is a lifestyle that you can get used to!

Entrance Fee Range $89,700 – $518,240 Monthly Fee Range $2,115 – $4,142 Contract Options Option 1: Extensive – LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care

There’s a lot to love about our 100-acre community.

Both beauty and activities abound, as does the warmth of a welcoming culture. Whether you immerse yourself in the serenity of our walking trails or stoke your intellect in a class at Duke, happiness is yours to pursue however you please. CroasdaileVillage.com Owned and operated by The United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc.

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to another, the monthly fee reflects a 58% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2: Fee for Service – Garden Homes & Apartments, limited bundled services, campus amenities, maintenance and guaranteed access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Healthrelated services are provided at the per-diem rate.

Refund Options Declining Refund: Option 1: Extensive – Standard Refund is declining over 47 months. 50% and 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2: Fee for Service – Standard Refund declines over 47 months. 50% Refund plan also available.

Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Not required, but can help with costs related to Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Care for Fee-forService or LifeCare plans.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 (co-applicant must be at least 55) Contact Information 336-570-8440; 800-282-2053; villageatbrookwood.org

WINDSOR POINT 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina Entrance Fee Range $58,000 – $233,000 Monthly Fee Range $2,231 – $3,184 for independent living; $3,571 – $5,890 with health-related services Contract Options 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, pro-rated 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 Information 919-552-4580; 800-552-0213; windsorpoint.com

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ATRIA 5705 Fayetteville Rd., Durham Entrance Fee $5,000 Monthly Fee Range Independent living: $4,300 – $4,475/one bedroom; $4,600 – $5,000/two bedroom; cottages: $5,400 – $5,700 Contract Options Independent Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-tomonth rental with 60-day move-out notice. Assisted Living: No lease term, no buy-in, month-to-month rental with 14-day move-out notice.

Refund Options Sixty-day notice to terminate independent living lease.

Medicare Certified No, except for therapy services.

Long-term Care Insurance Accepted if the resident meets the criteria of the policy.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 62 Contact Information 919-401-0100; atriasouthpointwalk.com

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BARTLETT RESERVE 300 Meredith Dr., Durham Entrance Fee $3,000 Monthly Fee Range $3,150 – $3,650 Contract Options Sign a year lease, but can give 60-day notice to leave.

Refund Options Non-refundable.

Medicare Certified Therapy services are covered by Medicare.

Long-term Care Insurance Accepted for personal care and veteran’s benefits.

Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-361-1234; Laura Martin, Certified Senior Advisor, lmartin@bartlettreserve.com; bartlettreserve.com

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE OF APEX 10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex Cambridge Village of Apex provides an optimal lifestyle through its total wellness program including an on-site physician, full service spa and more than 20 exercise classes as well as a diverse enrichment program. Dining options and activities are always most important when choosing a retirement community, and this is where Cambridge Village excels. Residents who would enjoy living here most are independent active adults older than 65 who are wanting to enjoy the retired life and also learn something new.

Entrance Fee Range Community fee equivalent to one month’s rent Monthly Fee Range $3,450 – $5,295 Contract Options One-year lease option Refund Options Community fee is 50 percent refundable or 100 percent if there is a medical reason they cannot move in Medicare Certified Yes Long-term Care Insurance Accepted Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information Victoria Sosa, Marketing Director, 919-629-8142, victoria@cvsliving.com; cambridgevillageofapex.com

DURHAM REGENT 3007 Pickett Rd., Durham Entrance Fee Range $2,750 – $4,250 Monthly Fee Range $2,299 – $3,999 on single occupancy, second-person fee.

Contract Options Month-to-month leases. All independent living.

Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included.

Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-490-6224; durhamregent.com EMERALD POND 205 Emerald Pond Ln., Durham Entrance Fee Range Community fee of $2,850 - $4,700 Monthly Fee Range $2,244 - $4,599 Contract Options Month-to-month leases. No buy-in fees.

Refund Options A partial refund of community fee if resident stays less than three months.

Medicare Certified No, because no medical services included.

Long-term Care Insurance N/A Min. Age to Obtain Residence 55 Contact Information 919-493-4713; emeraldpond.net

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TWIN RIVERS INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING 25 Rectory St., Pittsboro Entrance Fee $2,500 per person Monthly Fee Range $2,500 – $5,000 Contract Options None. Requires one month’s notice prior to moving out.

Refund Options Pro-rated on the first month if resident moves in at the beginning of the month; pro-rated in the last month if resident leaves before the end of the month.

Medicare Certified No Long-term Care Insurance Not accepted Min. Age to Obtain Residence 65 Contact Information 919-545-0149 or 919- 548-7538; twinriverssenior.com and info@twinriverssenior.com

Post-Acute Continuing Care System HILLCREST Featuring Elegant Care, a Hillcrest tradition since 1951.

Short-Term Rehabilitation, 24/7 Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Hillcrest Convalescent Center 1417 W. Pettigrew St., Durham Entrance Fee None. No deposit or application fee required.

Monthly Fee Call for pricing.

Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term, assisted living or respite stays.

Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Min. Age to Obtain Residence N/A Contact Information 919-286-7705; admissions@hillcrestnc.com Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley 3830 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh Entrance Fee None. No deposit or application fee required.

Monthly Fee Call for pricing.

Contract Options All-inclusive monthly rate for short-term, long-term or respite stays.

Refund Options Pay only for the days spent, any unused daily rate refunded Min. Age to Obtain Residence N/A Contact Information 919-781-4900; admissions@hillcrestraleighnc.com Home Health Hillcrest Home Health of the Triangle 1000 Bear Cat Way, Ste. 104, Morrisville Personal care, respite care in-home support and companionship.

Contact Information 919-468-1204 Outpatient Therapy & Wellness (New freestanding location) Hillcrest Therapy & Wellness 4215 University Dr., Ste. B2, Durham Physical therapy, specialty treatments, wellness services.

Contact Information 919-627-6700

Twin Lakes Community It’s not summer camp or a cruise ship vacation. It’s an intentional community. Where independence is treasured. And, the transition isn’t about what you give up, but what you gain. With neighbors who understand where you are in life. And a staff who does, too. A community where people of all types thrive, living a life that matters. It’s all right here.

Live, learn and grow at a place where community comes first.

A division of Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, North Carolina

BURLINGTON NC • 336-538-1572 • twinlakescomm.org

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SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF CHAPEL HILL 1602 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill Entrance Fee None. No application or deposit fee.

Monthly Fee Range Call for pricing.

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Lynn and Logan Toms have spent more than 20 years in the historic neighborhood

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A Boundaries According to the Hope Valley Neighborhood Association, it follows a roughly triangular area extending from Rugby Road to the south, West Reynolds Avenue to the north, St. Marks Road to the west and Hope Valley Road to the east.

S NEWLYWEDS, Lynn and Logan Toms had to decide where to live. Logan, a Raleigh native, worked there, but Lynn was in business development for American Express and covered the territory from Greensboro to Charlotte. Durham was the compromise.

When they moved here in 1995, they first bought a condo in the Innisfree townhouse neighborhood, across Old Chapel Hill Road from Hope Valley. “We used to walk through Hope Valley and admire the golf course views and old homes – we had friends there, and moving here became a goal of ours,” Lynn says.

Population 930 households Home Styles Colonial revivals, Tudor revivals, English Cottage, Norman Provincial, Spanish Median Home Sale Price $315,000

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As they walked they discovered that Hope Valley had houses ranging from the large and stately homes built in the 1920s to the more modest built in the ’50s and ’60s, with newer ones in between.

The layout of the English-named streets is somewhat like a bowl of spaghetti. “It was easy to get lost in the beautiful neighborhood, so we looked at houses as we tried to find our way home.” Eventually they discovered a small one-story cottage on Rugby Road. “It was the perfect starter home for us,” Lynn says.

Soon after moving, their daughter, Ellis, was born. She learned to walk in the little Rugby home. “But baby stuff can quickly take over your perfect little house,” Lynn remembers. “We moved to a larger house in Hope Valley that was built in the ’80s.”

“We love living in Hope Valley, with the beautiful trees, the Hope Valley Country Club and the proximity to Westminster Presbyterian Church, where we became members.” Playing 88

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tennis on the Dover Road courts filled many hours for the Toms. Lynn and Logan were both still commuting in opposite directions, so Durham served them well as a central base.

As Ellis grew, Lynn decided to give up her traveling job, but there would be no thought of leaving Durham to be closer to Logan’s work. The Toms were fully ensconced in Hope Valley. Ellis, now 19, went on to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a tennis lover. She served as captain of the Durham Academy tennis team after years of honing her skills at Hope Valley.

“We loved our neighborhood, but our house was very traditional for us,” Lynn says. “I grew up in a very modern house and wanted to update our home to better fit our style.”

In 2014, the Toms did a full interior renovation of their traditional center hall colonial brick home. Other Hope Valley natives figured prominently in the redesign and build. Residential architectural

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designer Todd Addison reworked the look of the kitchen and breakfast area, which once featured a vaulted ceiling and two-story palladium window. “Amazingly, lowering the ceiling and changing the window by taking out the half circle section made the room look bigger,” Lynn says.

Walker Harris of Chase Building Company was the contractor who changed the kitchen cabinets from brown wood to white and added marble countertops. “My favorite colors are taupe and clear,” Lynn jokes. “So a white kitchen, where I would prefer others to cook, is perfect for me.” Despite her dislike of cooking, many happy gatherings of Hope Valley friends take place in the newly remodeled kitchen.

Anne Lloyd, Amanda Ballew, Lynn, Pokey Schiff, Ann Taylor and Christa Evans enjoy drinks together at Hope Valley Country Club.

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their decorator. Her modern feel fit with Lynn’s eclectic style perfectly. The Toms now had a kitchen island they could eat at, so there was no need for the breakfast room. Heather changed the space that once held a table and chairs into a “keeping room” where the whole family could relax around the TV and look out on the green space of their deck and backyard where animals often gather. (If there is a hurt bird or squirrel, Lynn will spot them and nurse them back to health.)

The renovation also included the living room and library, which was painted a dramatic green in contrast to the more serene colors on the main floor. Heather added a modern light fixture to the library’s ceiling, satisfying Lynn’s desire for something unexpected in the traditional house. Upstairs, the master bath was redone in the same soothing colors as the kitchen, making it the perfect place to escape after a hard barre work out – Lynn and her business partner, Charlotte Jones, own the Pure Barre locations in Durham and Chapel Hill.

Lynn is also involved in the Hope Valley Garden Club, one of three garden clubs in the neighborhood that help keep up the public outdoor areas. The more than 50-year-old club maintains a memorial

The Hope Valley Garden Club was one of the first organizations to sponsor an urban, neighborhood beehive with Bee Downtown in 2015. The small bee hanging off the chandelier is a reminder of that project.

The Toms’ kitchen was also featured on the cover of Home Design and Decor magazine (Charlotte edition).

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ABOVE The entryway to the home leads to the living room on the left and the “keeping room” on the right (pictured opposite page, far right). “I love our keeping room,” Lynn says. “It’s where we gather for family time and seems to be the place where we all migrate with small groups of friends.” ABOVE LEFT The Hope Valley Garden Club plant azaleas in this memory garden to honor members who have passed away.

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THE DONALD ROSS LINK(S) Founded in 1926, the classic Tudor design of the Hope Valley Country Club (HVCC) is a pivotal point among the 52,000-square-feet of recreational facilities, which include dining, swimming and tennis and features a classic Donald Ross championship golf course. Unlike many of his projects, the famous golf architect was actively involved in the construction of the HVCC course and also collaborated with the original developers of the neighborhood. It was very important to him that the natural contours and features of the land be respected and integrated into the golf course design, as is evident by the way many of the streets were laid out and the houses are nestled into the landscape.

Over the years, the course has been updated and improved to keep up with the times, but the “routing” – the way the progress through the holes is mapped out – remains just as it was in 1926.

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Lucy McCleod, Kate Lloyd and Ellis dip their feet into the cool waters of the Hope Valley Country Club pool.

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garden at the intersections of Dover and Surrey roads, where they plant an azalea in memory of beloved members who have passed away.

The Toms are partial not just to wildlife, but also to animals of all kinds. Currently, they have two rescues: a Chihuahua named Chuck – “I found this poor dog wandering near Ninth Street and no one claimed him, perhaps due to his affliction to turn his head around so far that he falls over when walking,” Lynn says – and a cat named Boots who’s “three times Chuck’s size.” Logan can be seen throughout Hope Valley walking Chuck, who prances as he walks.

The Toms have spent the last 20 years enjoying their walks along the Hope Valley streets. “It never is dull because things are always changing, be it the gardens and changing of the seasons or the houses being renovated,” Lynn says. “We love it here.”

It appears Hope Valley was not much of a compromise for the Toms after all.

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2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B.; 919-698-9836

The Palace International African cuisine including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com Watts Grocery A Durham native, chef Amy Tornquist artfully develops Southern-inspired dishes with seasonal, local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com BR

MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com

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Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi.

621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 ERWIN ROAD Another Broken Egg Cafe Unique breakfast and lunch menu including cinnamon roll french toast and a scrambled skillet. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 120; 919-381-5172; anotherbrokenegg.com BR Black Twig Cider House Cider-and-sausage focused restaurant with more than 80 ciders on draft and in bottles. Try the “Northern Spy” and join in a Txotx! 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 919-321-0203; blacktwigciderhouse.com

Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac & cheese and hushpuppies.

1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com BR

Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar donut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417

Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelettes, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com

Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls with a variety of meats and meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-864-9742; itaewongrillkbbq.com

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MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com

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Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488; naanstopduke.com Nosh “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso”sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-3834747; noshfood.com

MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

A DELICIOUS LEGACY Chicken Hut co-founder Peggy Tapp passed away in April, on her 78th birthday, after a five-year battle with cancer. She and her late husband, Claiborne, started the restaurant in 1957; it is believed to be our city’s longest-serving black-owned restaurant.

THE ART OF BEER Fullsteam Brewery partnered with the North Carolina Museum of Art to release four New England-style IPAs to coincide with the museum’s “You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences” exhibit.

The beers, whose cans feature images of art from the exhibit, are available at Fullsteam, museum restaurant Iris and at select museum events.

NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com

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Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratchmade pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com

Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials.

Cash only! 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073

ANOTHER ROUND Durham Distillery is expanding BR into an adjacent property on blu seafood and bar Upscale Washington Street, doubling seafood restaurant featuring Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the the size of its operations. The innovative regional classics and grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; extra 2,369 square feet will give a complete oyster menu. Try 919-237-1070; smashburger.com space for new equipment and the crab mac and cheese! 2002 production facilities, allowing Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; the distillery to increase Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls such as the bluseafoodandbar.com its capacity and expand “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, distribution to Europe. In May, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites.

Blue Corn Cafe Head Distiller and Co-Founder 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; Authentic Latin-American fare Lee Katrincic and President/ sushilove.org with fresh, organic ingredients.

CEO and Co-Founder 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; Melissa Katrincic were ERWIN SQUARE bluecorncafedurham.com inducted into the LondonGuasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls based Gin Guild, which brings with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., WINNER together gin distillers and Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com industry leaders to further Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale SouthernOF DURHAM excellence in gin distillation and its promotion. The Katrincics 2016 inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced are only the fourth and fifth within a 30-mile radius and local brews.

American distillers to be 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; HAM, NC • 919-286-1987 BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • SNACKS • CATERING inducted. local22durham.com BR

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Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com

Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed burgers and fresh-cut fries.

737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; burgerbach.com

Shuckin’ Shack Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surf-n-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St.; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com NEAR DUKE

Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root powder and black lava salt. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com

Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder.

Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com

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Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher.

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JAMAICAN BLISS Durhamites looking for a traditional Jamaican meal are in luck – Urel’s Jamaica House is up and running in the Hope Valley Shopping Center.

ROLL ON BY Raleigh-based Spring Rolls is expanding to the Chesterfield building in early August. The Chinese-fusion concept, run by sibling team Susan and Eddie Tu, takes a modern approach to traditional Asian cuisine.

KONNICHIWA! Roxboro Street has a new option for quick and affordable Japanese eats – New Tokyo.

The restaurant has a variety of hibachi-style dishes, sushi, udon and more.

Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around awardwinning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800 Dales Indian Cuisine Traditional Indian food like garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and matter paneer. 811 Ninth St., Ste. 150; 919-286-1760; dalesindiancuisine.net BR

Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 730 Ninth St.

Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR

Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries!

1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com Juju Asian fusion tapas including selections like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters.

Try the crispy Brussels sprouts!

737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR

Khaja’s Kurry Indian buffet including biryani, curry and daals. 748 Ninth St.; 919-695-9525 Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com

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Goorsha Ethiopian restaurant featuring dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com

Monuts Donuts Scratch-made, locally sourced doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox.

1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR

It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar that serves up traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapeno-brined fried chicken; a half-beef, halfbacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com BR

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Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak.

746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com

The Pie Hole Made-from-scratch sweet and savory pies and specialty coffee drinks.

810 Ninth Street, Ste. 130; thepieholela.com/durham Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice cream, milkshakes, popsicles and more, featuring flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (vanilla, mexican Vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111 Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins.

714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634 Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR

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The Mad Hatter’s Cafe & Bakeshop Scratch-made pastries, organic salads,sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend.

Award-winning cakes.

1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR

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Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Try the “Clouds Burger” with a half bratwurst, half-ground chuck patty or the BBQ pork belly burger.

905 W. Main St.; 919-2518096; cloudsbrewing.com BR

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine like quesadillas, tacos and huevos con chorizo. 905 W. Main St.; 919-683-2417; elrodeonc.com The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache.

Try the “Fed Burger au Poivre.” 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR

Kaffeinate Coffee shop featuring locally roasted beans and made-to-order Belgian waffles.

115-A N. Duke St.; 919-237-2856; kaffeinatenc.com BR Lilly’s Pizza Stone-hearth-baked pizzas with fresh, organic and local ingredients. 810 W. Peabody, St.; 919-797-2554; lillyspizza.com The Little Dipper Fondue, salads and entrees with selections like cheddar ale fondue, seasonal spinach salad and filet mignon with mushrooms.

905 W. Main St.; 919-908-1023; littledipperfondue.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Chef Brian Stinnett’s signature fried chicken and Memphis barbecue spaghetti. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap. 905 W. Main St.; 919-680-4968; mtfujinc.com Parker and Otis A gift shop, coffee shop and restaurant all in one. First-timers should dedicate a good chunk of time to this delight. Try the No. 26. 112 S. Duke St.; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com BR Pine Cone Maple View ice cream, shakes, Joe Van Gogh coffee and baked goods galore.

905 W. Main St., Ste. 20-H; 919-416-6128; pineconenc.com Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets Sandwiches, pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? and daily dinner specials. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR Saint James Raw bar featuring daily selection of oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp and more; seafood towers, Lobster Newberg, shrimp and grits, and Calabash platters. 806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com

CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music.

709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes such as the “Tower of Babel” with honey and date sugar. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse Apartments that uses carefully curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for housemade smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com Fullsteam In addition to their well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha.

Try the Eastern Carolina-Style Pork Meatballs and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with friends!

644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Gonza Tacos y Tequila Columbian-Mexican restaurant with traditional dishes like chilaquiles, enchiladas and sopa in addition to a variety of tacos. 604 Fernway Ave.; 919-907-2656; durham.gonzatacosytequila.com , Rise Biscuits & Donuts Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Eggplant ‘Bacon’” biscuit is hard to beat.

401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; motorcomusic.com/eats BR

The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew. 316 W. Geer St.

Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar Pub fare including selections like fried pickles, “Kitchen Sink Pizza” and footlong hotdogs. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 37; 919-682-7397; satisfactiondurham.net

The Pit Fried pimiento cheese, whole-hog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style barbecue.

321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com

Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

Piedmont Seasonal cooking inspired by local ingredients. Broccoli beignet, pickled shrimp and peach or Mills Farm’s beef coulotte.

401 Foster St.; 919-683-1213; piedmontrestaurant.com BR

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CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six Originally a craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen and dining room now offers plates like pan-seared duck breast, cornmeal-crusted fried oysters and pimiento cheese. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com

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Bagel Bar Homemade bagel varieties, lunch and breakfast sandwiches. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 919-294-6661; bagelbarbagels.com

Littler Look for latkes Benedict, pan-roasted striped bass with sungold tomato and elderflower panna cotta at this small restaurant with big tastes.

110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com

Bar Brunello Featuring 25 wines by the glass and 60 by the bottle, as well as draft beers and ciders, the bar’s food menu includes charcuterie and cheese boards.

117 E. Main St.; 919-294-4825; barbrunello.com Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever changing dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken, and flat iron steak 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com

Loaf Oven breads and pastries.

Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf.

111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254

Beyù Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant, bar and live jazz club. Beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com 0BR Bull City Burger & Brewery Local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails restaurant. Try the Butifaras a lo cubano, Cuban-style sausages and the Paella del verano, “summer rice,” with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.

Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with sake options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen.com Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno.

Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Diner fare with a twist. A classic diner menu is served all day long, plus a smaller dinner menu is available in the evening. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

202 N. Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktar-durham.com

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M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-9089266; msushidurham.com Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Great for date night or night out with friends.

Order a pitcher of “Cheerwine Sangria,” pollo frito, gambas and queso frito y huevo.

109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Italian restaurant by partners Matthew Kelly and chef Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis. Handmade pasta, bruschetta and antipasti dishes.

107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com

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Counting House Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced entrees, as well as small plates featuring oysters, shellfish, and meats and cheeses.

111 N. Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com BR

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PUTTING DOWN ROOTS Chapel Hill’s Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar opened a Durham location on Hope Valley Road, the former spot of Hope Valley Bar and Grill. The American-Central American fusion restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

INTERNATIONAL COMFORT West Village will soon (maybe even by the time you’re reading this!) be home to the first American location of Cucciolo Osteria, an Italian restaurant with four locations in South Korea.

Owners and cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim lived in Europe as children and consider Italian their childhood comfort food. Jimmy, a Duke grad, was the co-founder of now-closed Mixed Casual Korean Bistro and food truck in Chapel Hill.

SO LONG, FAREWELL Finch’s Family Restaurant closed in mid-April after more than seven decades in business.

The local hot spot moved from Durham to Raleigh last year, but owner Peggy Jin says breakfast business wasn’t as good in the new location. Eastcut Sandwich Bar will take over the Old Chapel Hill Road location and plans to serve up gourmet sandwiches, soup, salads, beer and wine. Its opening is planned for mid-July.

NOW BREWING Taste coffees from Kenya, Costa Rica, Mexico and other places around the world at Foster Street Coffee, on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse Apartments.

The menu features a variety of coffees, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, cream soda and other traditional coffee house offerings.

AH, NUTS! Double M Bake Shop has launched a line of protein-packed snacks called GO NUTS. The dark chocolate-covered bites are available in two varieties: Curry, which includes nuts, seeds and a blend of curry spices; and Tropical, which includes coconut chips, North Carolina peanuts, almonds and banana chips.

Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats).

136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR The Parlour Handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel & sweet potato.

117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including sushi cones, salads and burgers.

202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com BR

Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the Pace Car. 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a family-friendly approach.

Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust dough and house-made sausage.

102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options, and specials from Littler and Pizzeria Toro.

202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com

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The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing.

Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof focuses on shared plates. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients.

401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner.

608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center.

201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com Viceroy British-Indian gastropub featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional fish & chips.

335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com

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410 Blackwell St.; 919-317-3200; artinstitutes.edu/raleigh-durham/about/restaurant Maybelle’s A barbecue and biscuit restaurant featuring Eastern N.C. pulled pork, ribs, brisket – don’t miss out on the adult milkshakes and Southernstyle pies. 406 Blackwell St.; 984-219-6345; maybellesbbq.com Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store /durham

Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee. 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794

NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli.

345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR

The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups.

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint A new, second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner.

2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com

OnlyBurger Build-your-own burger options and sides like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares.

359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratchmade pastries, gourmet sandwiches,salads and soups. Dine-in or carryout. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium.

280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices, with daily lunch buffets and a weekend dinner buffet.

3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.;919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR

Tyler’s Restaurant &Taproom Hearty fare and huge beer selection. An order of garlic fries is a must!

324 Blackwell St.;919-433-0345; tylerstaproom.com

Souly Vegan Cafe Vegan takes on favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese and jerk chicken, along with sides like candied yams, plantains and lentils and spinach soup. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 984-219-6050

EAST DURHAM East Durham Bake Shop Handcrafted sweet and savory pies, baked goods, salads,coffee and more – all made with local ingredients. 406 S. Driver St.; 919-957-1090; eastdurhambakeshop.com

UNIVERSITY DRIVE Barley Labs Choose from 16 different beers and ciders on tap while enjoying the company of your WINNER four-legged friends. Food from nearby restaurants welcome. 4015 University Dr.; 919-432-4597; barleylabs.com

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DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com

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Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com 2501 University Dr.; 919-294-8383; Foster’s Market Brought to you by acclaimed thebootdurham.com cookbook author Sara Foster, fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Also pick up specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant German919-402-0777 inspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, weiner schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR

Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperupci.com

Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. Come for a show!

3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Lily’s Cheesecake Bakery & Cafe Homemade cheesecake, sweet and savory French pastries and Mediterranean sweets. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 101; 984-219-1226; lilyscheesecake.com

Nana’s Restaurant Upscale seasonal dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine.

2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; nanasdurham.com

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Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com

NanaTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand.

2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nanataco.com

MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull Street Gourmet & Market Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and Brie sandwich.

3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullstreetdurham.com BR Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR

The Original Q Shack “BBQ tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com

New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachistyle dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811

Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar; specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe Delicious,healthy, homemade food with an espresso andorganic smoothie bar,scratchmade pastries,gourmet sandwiches,salads and soups. Open fordine-in or carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com

Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine: drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake for dessert! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com County Fare There’s a food truck rodeo happening every night at this family-friendly restaurant.

Inside, a bar stocks beer, cider and wine. Outside, patrons can choose food from a rotating group of food trucks. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-219-1875; countyfaredurham.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche donuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches.

1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com

Tonali Restaurant Inventive Mexican cuisine such as chicken con mole, Mexican chocolate torte and adobo pork. 3642 Shannon Rd.; 919-489-8000; tonalirestaurant.com Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and WINNER saltfish. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104

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Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com

The Lakewood Phoebe Lawless’s craft cookery featuring local fare like pickled North Carolina top neck clam dip, grilled okra and peach melba sundaes. 2022 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-8059; thelakewooddurham.com BR

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3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481; pipersdeli.com

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Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu, as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: Pad Thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches.

Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-727-6750; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe & Catering Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like Cuban flatbread.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Mattie B’s Public House Housemade burgers, N.Y.style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; mattiebs.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751,Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com BR Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian and vegan options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 919-390-7525; makusempanadas.com Treforni Wood-fired pizza and sandwiches including traditional options like Margherita, as well as more inspired options like the prosciutto arugula pizza.

1125 W. N.C. 54; 919-973-0922; treforni.com

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HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.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 City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com SOUTHPOINT CROSSING Primal Food & Spirits Gluten-free options featuring wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonalsides, craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA American Meltdown Gourmet melts, sides and desserts. Southpoint; 919-473-6358; americanmeltdown.org Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets & sherbets in ever-changing flavors.

8200 Renaissance Pwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com

Porchetta Slow-roasted Italian-style pork sandwiches and sides.

Southpoint; 919-607-7419; porchettardu.com Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and a Bloody Mary for brunch.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/ harvest-18 BR Rise Biscuits & Donuts Daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits.

For vegetarians, the “Fried Eggplant ‘Bacon’” biscuit is hard to beat.

8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimiento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com

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MAKE A SPLASH Durham Central Park’s fall fundraiser Parties for the Park – previously known as Meals from the Market – enters its 12th year. This series of meals, parties and events thrown by park lovers is hosted in private homes and local businesses, and 100% of the ticket sales goes directly to the park.

The parties officially launch with the Opening Splash Pool Party for the Park at Unscripted Durham August 29, catered by Unscripted and other new downtown eateries. Trucks for the Park, a mini-tasting food truck rodeo, will be held in the park September 23. The full lineup will be announced August 6, and tickets go on sale August 17.

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N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll.

2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com

Cure Delicatessen and Cafe Chef-driven breakfast and lunch eatery specializing in housecured smoked and roasted meats and featuring regionally made products like Neomonde Bakery bread and Joe Van Gogh coffee. 245 N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-797-0355; curedelinc.com BR Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwich shop. A KoKyu joint.

4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean

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2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-361-9333; cafemeridian.com Jamaica Jamaica Carribean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken.

4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532 Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com

Sushiōki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like doublefried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com.

Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings and tofu soups.

2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441 Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR Thai Lanna Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine like red curry, pad thai and larb. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-0808; thailannarestaurant.com

NEWS BITES ON ’CUE Mike D’s BBQ returned to the BBQ Festival on the Neuse in Kinston, N.C., placing first in the Professional Division with their BIG Sauce. This win marks at least one award for every product in the Durham-based company.

COOL COMBO Durham-based Big Spoon Roasters and California-based Equator Coffees & Teas released a limited-batch handcrafted nut butter collaboration made with the coffee roaster’s signature Tigerwalk Espresso. It combines fresh-roasted heirloom California Mission almonds, Oregon Barcelona and Clark variety hazelnuts, coconut crystals, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt with the coffee’s flavors of caramel and cherry-toned chocolate. The nut butter maker recommends trying it right out of the jar, as well as on toast, in a smoothie bowl and with a classic cappuccino.

True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner. Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR IMPERIAL CENTER

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.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com

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411 West Pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavors, with a Californian twist. Cappuccino bar plus cocktails, wine and beer.

411 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-967-2782; 411west.com Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. Craft beer, fine wine and signature cocktails like Kentucky Sweet Tea and Rosemary Street. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Babalu Tapas and Tacos Upscale Latin-inspired cuisine like redfish tacos, albondigas and a variety of burgers.

1800 E. Franklin St., Ste. 16, Chapel Hill; 984-528-8030; chapelhill.eatbabalu.com The Belted Goat Coffee/wine shop with paninis, cheeses and pastries. Fearrington Village Center, Chapel Hill; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/belted-goat Breadmen’s Variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Breakfast served all day. Catering available.

324 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com Breakaway Cafe Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates, Counter Culture coffee, beer, wine and Maple View ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100, Chapel Hill; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co

Caffe Driade Carrboro Coffee, bowl-size lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine. 1215 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-942-2333; caffedriade.com Capp’s Pizzeria Artisan, hand-crafted and wood-fired pizzas utilizing local ingredients. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140, Chapel Hill; 919-240-4104; cappspizzeria.com Chronic Tacos Mexican grill that makes authentic recipes with local ingredients. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill; 984-999-4803; chronictacos.com Compadres Tequila Lounge Mexican restaurant with a variety of classic dishes. 193 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro and 115 Siler Crossing, Siler City; 919-663-5600; compadresnc.com Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp & grits, and jalapeno-cheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com CrossTies BBQ A variety of barbecue, sides and made-from-scratch desserts. 201 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; crosstiesbbq.com Elements Classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar next door. 2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com

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Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern and American classics. Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro; 919-929-2909; elmosdinercarrboro.com

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B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, baconwrapped dates and fondue. Inspired cocktails.

200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; b-sidelounge.com

The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining with seasonal, farm-to-fork cuisine.

Fearrington Village Center, Chapel Hill; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house

Buns Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com

Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta.

175 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com

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408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd., Hillsborough; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com The Mod Wood-fired, artisan-style pizza, salads, small plates, full bar. 46 Sanford Rd., Pittsboro; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com Moon Asian Bistro Asian-fusion: sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet-and-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 110, Pittsboro; 919-869-7894 Olio & Aceto Cafe Brunch and lunch options inspired

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101 S. Greensboro St., Chapel Hill; .919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads, plus creative appetizers like Carolina egg rolls and “trashcan” nachos. 39 West St., Pittsboro; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com

The Pizza Press Build your own pizza with dozens of ingredient choices or choose a predesigned signature pie. Also enjoy salads and a large selection of craft beer. Coming soon to Carolina Square, Chapel Hill; thepizzapress.com Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining. 112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews on tap, wine by the glass and live music. 2000 Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/roost The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Beer and wine; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill and 35 Suddles Rd., Pittsboro; 919-967-3663; rootcellarpbo.com Squid’s Seafood options like live Maine lobster, fried oysters, plus soups and steaks. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill; 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey.

480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. An abreviated menu is served in the theater. Silverspot Cinema, Chapel Hill; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. House-made shrubs. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com Weathervane Shrimp & grits, sweet potato fries, chicken & waffles, and other foods with a Southern flair. University Place, Chapel Hill; 919-929-9466; southernseason.com Yogurt Pump Frozen yogurt treats and shakes. 106 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com

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Wedding Date June 30, 2018 Occupations Allison is an academic assistant at Duke Law School and Dave works at IQVIA (formerly Quintiles).

Crossed Paths Allison and Dave met online in July 2016. For their first date, they had dinner at Shiki Sushi, and have been together ever since.

The Proposal Dave’s first text message to Allison was, “What is your favorite kind of ice cream?” Ten months later, on the sunny afternoon of May 20, 2017, Dave popped the question over ice cream at Maple View Farm in Hillsborough.

Now, “I Do” The rehearsal dinner will be held at The Pit. The next day, the couple will tie the knot at Duke Chapel and celebrate with family and friends at a reception at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. The couple’s choice of Duke Chapel for their venue honors Allison’s paternal grandparents, Raymond Clarence Rackley Sr. and Della Mae Snipes, who were married there August 6, 1948. Under the direction of wedding planner Angie Wright of Chic Details Weddings & Events, the big day will be accented by floral arrangements from Tre Bella and desserts from The Parlour (because ice cream has to be involved, of course!).

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ELLIE SH OWN & ROBBIE M CIN TOSH

‘Life With You is Fun’

BY SARAH JEFFRIES PH OTOGRAPH Y BY RACH EL H EN N ESSY RACH ELH EN N ESSYPH OTOGRAPH Y. COM

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Date October 21, 2017 Neighborhood Ed Cook Crossed Paths Though they grew up a few minutes from each other, Ellie and Robbie didn’t meet until their sophomore year at UNC-Asheville. Ellie, a self-described book nerd, and Robbie, a baseball player, had different interests, but they always enjoyed each other’s company. They dated through college and graduate school, and eventually moved to Durham.

Robbie is a firefighter for the City of Durham, and Ellie works in marketing at commercial real estate firm Longfellow Real Estate Partners.

The Proposal One autumn weekend, Robbie and Ellie planned a staycation to explore the city. They booked a room at 21c Museum Hotel, walked and shopped downtown, and enjoyed dinner at Nana’s Restaurant. The next day, Robbie surprised Ellie with a visit to Bennett Place, where a photographer and their dog, Maxwell, were waiting.

What Ellie thought would be a fun, fall-themed photoshoot turned into “one of the best moments we’ve ever shared together,” Ellie says.

Saying ‘I Do’ Ellie and Robbie love fall weather and the outdoors. When it came to choosing their venue, they were thrilled to find a spot at The Bradford, just outside town in New Hill. Their ceremony welcomed 120 guests, including their parents, Rose and Paul Shown, and Laura and Robert McIntosh, college friends and family members. Minister Heidi Gessner officiated the ceremony, in which they exchanged Diamonds Direct rings. Sweet Sound Productions had everyone dancing well into the evening.

Memorable Moments While Ellie loved the Not Just Icing cupcake food truck at their reception, the couple agrees the most meaningful moments occurred during the ceremony. Robbie will never forget his first sight of Ellie, and Ellie will always remember Robbie meeting her halfway down the aisle. “We also wrote and recited our own vows,” Ellie says, “which included our favorite expression, ‘Life with you is fun.’”

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