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URING OUR CONVERSATION WITH THREE OF THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES (see page 38) we probed a little bit about what policy differences exist among them that voters might consider before making their decision. I got the sense that policies, important as they are, are less important to these three candidates than what each of them continually referred to as “Durham values.” The phrase they refer to can be boiled down to the progressive strain that has run through Durham for as long as most people can remember. It manifests itself in Pierce Freelon’s insistence that “it’s important to plant seeds now [to solve the housing situation] so we will be sustainable over the long run – we don’t want the people who are here now to be pushed out.” It’s evident in the possible tax relief the city should provide low-income homeowners so they can remain in their homes, as Steve Schewel suggests. Or in the investment groups Farad Ali proposes to help relieve the same housing issues. In this instance, each candidates’ goal is to protect and assist specific homeowners that may be tempted to sell to speculators – OK, flippers – and they each proposed different, but not conflicting, proposals. “Well, I think that everybody’s got different good ideas,” Steve said, and Farad and Pierce agreed. If you take the time to read the Q&A, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the collegial nature of the candidates. They genuinely respect one another and that, too, is a Durham value. “There’s a constant attacking that we see everywhere, and that’s not helpful to the kind of society we want to build,” Steve said. “I think there is this Trump effect, that what happened in the national election was shocking, and what’s happening in our state legislature is a harsh reality. We need to project our progressive values.” One of the candidates we spoke to is almost certainly going to be the next mayor of Durham, but all three promised that their work for the city – for Durham’s values – won’t end the day after November 7, regardless of the outcome. And this commitment to civic duty is just one of the things that’s made our city great, long before it was cool to newcomers. “It doesn’t surprise me,” Pierce said, “not in Durham.” I completely agree.

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Doing Good CBS North Carolina’s Sean Maroney gives back to Durham youth through guitar lessons

Running for Mayor Three candidates share their thoughts in a wide-ranging conversation

Autumn’s Abundance Spice up your fall calendar with these family-friendly events

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The Scene PictureDURM helps us showcase images curated by locals

Star Power with “NORTH CACK” hip-hop artist G Yamazawa

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Go. See. Do. Autumn’s hottest events

In Their Words Dr. David S. Pisetsky compares Durham to the Big Apple

Deal Estate How far does your dollar go in the current housing market?

Adopt A Pet Meet a spunky pup, King, from The Animal Protection Society of Durham

THE ARC OF DOWNTOWN’S DEVELOPMENT Where you’ll work, live, play, shop and dine in the next few years

78 Taste

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Sip An Old Fashioned at NanaSteak

87 Engagement & Wedding

Tying the knot, Bull City-style

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50 MAKERS OF TOMORROW

These four creatives are shaping Bull City style

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eorge Masao Yamazawa Jr., or simply “G”, was born in Durham and raised by Japanese immigrant parents, George and Mayumi. He graduated from Jordan High School, and attended Durham Technical Community College for two years. With a knack for spoken word poetry, G is the youngest person ever to become a National Poetry Slam Champion. Although he now lives in Los Angeles, he still has close ties to the Bull City. It was only natural that he name his debut album Shouts to Durham. Released on May 3, it charted at No. 37 on the iTunes top 100 rap albums, and his video for the song “NORTH CACK” had many fans declaring it the song of the summer for Durham.

Why are you proud to be from Durham? I do poetry full time. And so a lot of my set revolves around a unique aspect of my upbringing and how it’s provided so much context to the way I view the world and people in general. The more I traveled and got to share my story, the more I kept realizing, “It actually is pretty crazy that I’m from Durham, N.C.” It’s truly made me – it sounds so cliche – but it’s definitely made me who I am. It is Durham, of course, but it’s a Japanese-American cat growing up with his parents running a restaurant [Yamazushi] in Durham. I’m just reminded so much about how crucial that part of my life is and how it can really stretch someone’s understanding of race and culture and the differences and the similarities.

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The city is experiencing a lot of growth. Do you notice a big difference when you visit? Not only the infrastructure, but also culturally. It’s been bittersweet because I’m not there. So Shouts to Durham is not only about recognizing what Durham has done for me, but it’s about what’s happening right now. It’s sort of reminding myself that it’s somewhere that I still really wish I could be all the time.

Where did you get the idea for your hit song “NORTH CACK”? I actually wasn’t thinking, “I want to make a Durham, North Carolina, anthem that everyone’s gonna sing along to.” I think I was just in my early stages of figuring out what my sound is. And once I found that loop and the four-bar

G and his mother, Mayumi. G’s parents own the restaurant Yamazushi in the Woodcroft Shopping Center.

segment that ArmenHammer had in one of his tracks, I thought, “Ooh. That’s what I want. That sounds like me.” As I was writing the hook, it just kind of all came together. I have a very serious side in my poetry, but I’m also a really goofy dude, too. And I wanted to tap into that goofiness and that silliness. And then I realized, “Oh! Sauce rhymes with boss.” And then it kind of became a North Carolina-themed song. What was the reaction like? The first day was kind of what I expected. The first day we posted it on Facebook, it got maybe 90,000 hits. I was confident that a video of that quality with the kind of following I had would be able to garner 100,000 hits. And then the next morning, TeamBackPack, [an online hip-hop music and culture curator], shared it on their page, and it went bonkers. It sort of tripled the speed that it was growing, and it was getting like, 20,000 hits an hour. That’s when I started to realize how special this video is. People are comparing it to Petey Pablo. People are saying it’s a hit for the summer for North Carolina. People are coming out of the woodwork and having a whole thread about barbecue sauce. I’m even seeing it get outside of North Carolina. People in Portland, Indonesia, Guam – people all over the world are listening to this record and dancing to it. It’s incredible.

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Fun Fest Activities Peppermint Plunge Snow sledding for children and adults (sleds will be provided, please do not bring a sled), plus a snow play area. North Pole Santa Claus Meet & Greet. Frosty Family Fun Zone Arts & Crafts, Face Painters, Train Rides, Inflatable Slide, Bounce House, and Toddler Playland. Community Care Corner Decorate and write holiday cards to community organizations. Vendors Local businesses will be sharing information and selling arts & crafts. Fun Fest Vendor Information Submit a vendor application: Vendor application link at durhamnc. gov/1620/Holiday-Parade-and-Fun-Fest Parking for Holiday Fun Fest South Parking Deck ($5) East Parking Deck ($5) North Parking Deck ($5) Corcoran Street Garage ($5) Church Street Garage ($5) Durham County Justice Center ($2 first hour/$1 each additional hour)

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ccelerating commercial investment in downtown through public-private partnerships has always been a focal point within the City of Durham’s economic development strategy. A vibrant downtown where Durhamites can live, work and play is essential to our quality of life. The set of public-private partnerships that developed over the past 20 years has been the catalyst for millions of dollars of investment, hundreds of new businesses and a major source of jobs downtown. Downtown reflects the diversity and strength of Durham’s economy: health sciences, hospitality, retail, professional services and information technology. Duke University continues to be an anchor tenant downtown. Durham’s hospitality industry has generated national buzz with the arrival of specialty boutique hotels like 21c Museum Hotel, Unscripted Durham and The Durham Hotel. Our reputation for innovation, research and development continues to be on the cutting edge with the opening of the newly renovated 280,000-square-foot Chesterfield building, an “innovation destination” for life sciences and technology companies looking for an urban, amenity-rich environment. Downtown has been at the heart of our transition from tobacco to entrepreneurship. This is best exhibited in the more than 200 startup companies located in American Underground, demonstrating how “dreamers become doers” and why Durham’s greatest cash crop is now entrepreneurship. Startups of all sizes are shaping the future of business in Durham and the world. Our local retailers and service providers, like Beyú Caffe, embody the

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independent spirit of downtown: always putting on a good show, with just the right amount of attitude, remaining true to Durham’s way of life. Downtown is also the home of many high-demand jobs in the city. The City of Durham’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) has partnered with downtown businesses to provide direct assistance with recruitment and training for jobs. To learn more about employment opportunities downtown and throughout our community, visit our local NCWorks Career Center at 1105 S. Briggs Ave. in Durham or online at www.NCWorks.gov. Andre Pettigrew, Director City of Durham, Office of Economic and Workforce Development

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A First for Durham The Durham County government hosted the 2017 North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Conference at the Durham Convention Center in August, and Commissioner Brenda Howerton was sworn in as president of the NCACC – the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the general assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. She succeeds past president, Davidson County Commissioner Fred McClure, and is the first commissioner from Durham to hold the position. She took her oath of presidency during an honorary ceremony performed by Congressman G. K. Butterfield. The greatest focus of her year-long appointment hones in on cultivating North Carolina’s youth and preparing them to be citizens contributing to the future of the nation.

1 Commissioner Brenda Howerton and Robert Ingram, a general partner at Hatteras Venture Partners. 2 Dr. Jennifer Giddings Brooks, Commissioner Brenda Howerton and the Honorable Roy Charles Brooks, president of the National Association of Counties. 3 Durham County General Manager Jodi Miller, General Manager Deborah Craig-Ray, Commissioner Chair Wendy Jacobs, Commissioner Ellen Reckhow, Commissioner Brenda Howerton, and Local Government Federal Credit Union’s Member Development Manager Chris Temple

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Girls Make Games Founder Laila Shabir and award presenter/judge Tim Shafer, founder and CEO of Double Fine Productions, with Team Dragonflies from Durham: Ama Mensah-Boone from Durham Academy; Hailey Raschke from Raleigh’s Ligon Middle School; Maddie King from Durham Academy; Zoë Payton; and Twyla Olinger from Willow Oak Montessori.

Gamer Gals Girls Make Games – a series of international summer camps, workshops and game jams on a mission to bridge the gender gap in the video game industry – hosted a three-week game design camp at Research Triangle High School. Five finalists from Durham’s camp were chosen to pitch their game at a Girls Make Games Demo Day at Sony PlayStation headquarters in San Mateo, California. They were the only team selected that wasn’t from the Bay Area. While they didn’t win the grand prize, Team Dragonflies won for Best Narrative after pitching their game, PeaceMaker, to a panel of industry executives including Shawn Layden, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America; AJ Mendez Brooks, New York Times bestselling author and former wrestling champion; Maria Essig, business development at Google VR/AR; Tim Schafer, founder and CEO of Double Fine Productions; and Katie Stone Perez, principal program management lead of the Xbox Platform Team.

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FIRST ROW Viki Baker of Senior PharmAssist; Exchange Family Center’s Rachel Galanter; Crayons2Calculators’ Eunice Sanders and Barbara Parker; Carol House of Wheels4Hope; Michelle Old of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina; Aurelia Sands Belle of the Durham Crisis Response Center; Jerome Levisy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties; Karen Catlett, a recipient of the services provided by the Durham County Community Living Programs Inc.; and Heather Graham of Habitat for Humanity of Durham. SECOND ROW Steve Anderson of the G.R.E.A.T. program; Jeff Howell of SEEDS; Joe Daly of Senior PharmAssist; Ryan Fehrman of Families Moving Forward; Elaine Pleasants of Wheels4Hope; Grant Ruhlman and Reid Rosemond, farmers at Durham Public Schools’ Hub Farm; Karyn Stoeckl of Durham County Community Living Programs Inc.

In August, The Exchange Club of Greater Durham presented checks from the more than $30,000 raised at its annual Blues & Brews Festival to various community organizations. Recipients included the Exchange Family Center, G.R.E.A.T.,

Crayons2Calculators, the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, Senior PharmAssist, Housing for New Hope, SEEDS, Wheels4Hope, Habitat for Humanity of Durham, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties, Durham Crisis Response Center, Families Moving Forward, Durham Public Schools’ Hub Farm and Durham County Community Living Programs Inc. Over the past three years, this event has raised close to a total of $83,000.

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The Carolina Theatre hosted the season five premiere party for the PBS docuseries “A Chef’s Life,” which is produced by Durham-based Markay Media. Prior to a matinee screening of the fifth season’s first episode, the show’s star, Chef Vivian Howard of Chef & the Farmer restaurant in Kinston, N.C., signed copies of her debut cookbook, “Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South,” while personalities from the show – including Warren Brothers of Brothers Farm and Miss Lillie Hardy – mingled with fans. The party also featured food trucks, and music by DJ Gemynii. A Q&A with Director Cynthia Hill and Vivian followed the screening, moderated by Dana Cowin, chief creative officer of Chefs Club International and former editor

1 Jade Meintjes, Shady Kimzey, Chamiya Edwards and Samantha Trejo, volunteers from Partners for Youth Opportunity. 2 Anna and Jeff McLamb with their kids, Nora, 9, and Anson, 7. 3 “A Chef’s Life” star, Chef Vivian Howard of Chef & the Farmer, and “A Chef’s Life” Director Cynthia Hill.

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MATI Energy raised $5 million this year, bringing its total funds raised to $8 million since 2012. Fifty-eight investors are now involved with the American Underground-based startup founded by Duke grad Tatiana Birgisson. With the money, Tatiana plans to expand to more of the Southeast. Durham’s All About Beer LLC – which publishes All About Beer Magazine, printing for the past 37 years – recently acquired DRAFT Publishing LLC, the publisher of DRAFT Magazine. After a financial crisis threatened closure of The Carolina Theatre, the venue escaped near bankruptcy by erasing a $1.7 million net deficit. The theater reported a $200,000 net surplus at its July board of trustees meeting.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin celebrates its 20th anniversary this fall with a contribution to a new clinic at Duke University School of Law, designed to support Legal Aid of North Carolina. (Pictured above is James [center] with Charles Holton and Jesse McCoy at a recent Duke Law alumni social held at the office.)

Home and gift shop Bungalow opened on West Main Street in August.

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Google Fiber and the Durham Housing Authority (DHA) hosted a Back to School Tech Party in August for fifth- through eighth-grade youth living in DHA communities. Eighty supplystuffed backpacks were provided, and kids were given a taste of virtual reality with Google Cardboard test drives and the opportunity to build their coding skills with fun-filled activities. Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) just completed a $1.8 million renovation that began in August, and the 2,700 seats that have been replaced are being donated to local organizations like Jordan High School, which will receive more than 1,000 seats, and The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, which will get 180.

Indianapolis-based Strategic Capital Partners bought one of the last remaining parcels of land available for commercial development off of Miami Boulevard near Research Triangle Park with plans to break ground on a $60 million industrial park called Patriot Park.

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New York-based real estate investment group Hem + Spire – founded by Duke University grad Maxwell Joseph – recently purchased the 45-year-old BB&T bank building on the western side of downtown. Renovations to the building’s exterior are planned, as well as modernizing interior features.

Eno River Academy, formerly Orange Charter School, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new Eno River Academy High School.

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Independent Animal Rescue, an allvolunteer, nonprofit animal rescue headquartered in Durham, held its 15th annual Painted Chair and More Auction in August at the Levin Jewish Community Center, raising $48,000 for spay/neuter programs, foster care and adoption programs for dogs and cats.

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Central Park School for Children middle school cut the ribbon on its new 5kW grid-tied solar array. The celebration coincided with the solar eclipse and highlighted the sun’s ability to provide green energy. Duke engineering students Kendall Covington and Mikayla Wickman started an engineering club at an all-girls school in Kenya: WEWE, or Worldwide Empowerment of Women Engineers. Owner and coach of the Back2Basics Boxing gym, Harold Cook, was recently certified as a Rock Steady Boxing coach. The exercise program is based on training used by boxing professionals and adapted for people with Parkinson’s disease.

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The Mawat District of Boy Scouts of America presents a Scouting exposition and recruitment event – featuring backpacking and Dutch Oven cooking demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to meet unit leaders – at Forest Hills Park on October 14. Durham celebrates the month-long Click! Photography Festival in October, with exhibitions and events in the city at locations like The Carrack, 21c Museum Hotel, Full Frame Theater and more. Check out clicktrianglephoto. org for the full calendar of events. Nonprofit Black Wall Street will hold a series of conference programming and networking events October 11-13 around downtown as part of its homecoming celebration to bring together black founders, investors, industry experts and members of the startup ecosystem. The School to Peace Pipeline: Voices on Peace Education, School Climate & Conflict Resolution event will take place on October 28, including breakout sessions and keynote speakers William Jackson and Dr. Renee Prillaman at Duke University’s Gross Hall. The Animal Protection Society of Durham will host its Tails at Twilight event on November 18. The FENCE, a large scale photography exhibition, will be at City Hall Plaza through November. Durham is one of seven U.S. cities that will host the series.

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Shelia Amir is raising funds on Kickstarter through October 20 to help make her book project, “The Bulls of Durham” into a published product by April 2019. In her new book, “Say to These Mountains,” published by Light Messages, Old Havana Sandwich Shop’s Elizabeth Turnbull recounts her grandfather’s experiences pioneering mission trips in Haiti. Eleanor Spicer Rice and Robin Sutton Anders wrote a coffee table book published by Raleigh’s Verdant Word Press that highlights the revitalization of downtown Durham. “Becoming Durham” features a collection of inspiring stories drawn from nearly 150 interviews of Durham residents and changemakers, including a cigarette roller at Liggett & Myers, baseball team owners, metal workers, mayors and more. Photographer Christer Berg with Horse & Buggy Press recently released a collaborative book project, “The Fabric of Durham/The Fabric of Raleigh,” at a show at the Betty Ray McCain Gallery. The book showcases two portrait series

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of ordinary citizens from the two cities – like Ann Woodward of The Scrap Exchange – and their extraordinary contributions to the community and one another.

Durham Public Schools’ Southern High School named former UNC basketball star David Noel as head coach. He’s replacing Kendrick Hall.

The Durham Literacy Center hosts New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline at 21c Museum Hotel to discuss her book “Orphan Train” on October 19.

Duke University was named one of “The South’s Most Beautiful Colleges” by Southern Living.

Longtime Durham resident Andre D. Vann chronicled a tribute to African-American history in the book “Images of America: African Americans of Durham County,” highlighting key individuals and important moments with a collection of photos of those who called the county home through Reconstruction, the Civil Rights era and from the present day.

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As of August, Scott Levitan is the new president and CEO of Research Triangle Foundation. Jimmy Goodmon is the president and chief operating officer of Capitol Broadcasting Co., succeeding his father, Jim Goodmon, who has served as president of the firm since 1975.

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Forbes mentioned Durham as one of the three best cities for millennials to settle down. The North Carolina Central University marching band was featured on ESPN’s “First Take.”

WHAT AN HONOR

CEO of Headbands of Hope Jess Ekstrom, whose company has donated 1,750 headbands to Duke Children’s Hospital, won Women’s

Health magazine’s second annual Ultimate Game Changer reader contest, and is featured in the magazine’s October issue. Jaedon Harpe of North Carolina Central University was one of 75 students chosen to participate in the 369th Experience, a recreation of the band performances by the New York National Guard unit during World War I that served to boost troop morale.

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Durham County Pottery Tour NOV. 4 -5

Spend the weekend touring local works by more than 20 potters who showcase

their talents and studios. Also get a glimpse inside two local teaching facilities, Claymakers and Durham Arts Council Clay Studio, which are open for viewing.

World Beer Festival OCT. 1 4

Enjoy beer from around the world at All About Beer Magazine’s 22nd annual festival at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. On tap for this year’s festival are more than 100 beers from 80 different breweries, as well as a cider garden, Belgian bier garden and food trucks.

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Eat, watch, listen and learn at this cultural celebration of Durham’s Hayti community, sponsored by the Phoenix Shopping Centers (Phoenix Crossing and Phoenix Square). Watch the parade on Fayetteville Street, then stick around for music and food vendors.

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“The Phantom of the Opera” lives on at the Durham Performing Arts Center, where Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel musical continues the fateful story full of passion and drama.

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Grab your four-legged friend and head to Durham Central Park for an afternoon of canine-related activities courtesy of Beyond Fences, a nonprofit that provides free pet services, supplies, information and support to underserved neighborhoods. The day’s lineup includes a dog trick show, pet costume contest, a canine food drive and a pet market. Food, beer and raffles will be available for the two-legged crowd.

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Duke Performances’ 10-day event held at the Durham Fruit & Produce Company features performing artists commemorating the work of jazz musician and North Carolina native Thelonious Monk. Performing artists include the JD Allen Trio and Bill Frisell, The Como Mamas, Gerald Clayton & Ben Wendel.

Sip + Savor OCT. 1 5

This wine and food experience hosted by Durham Magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine and Chatham Magazine – producers of TASTE the Event – and the producer of Bull City Food & Beer Experience, occupies the

Durham Performing Arts Center’s three floors with North Carolina’s finest restaurants and culinary talents – Scott Howell of Nana’s, Charlie Deal of Juju and Dos Perros, and many more. Become a wine connoisseur with the help of sommeliers and learn from wine producers why certain notes pair well with a particular dish. A portion of the proceeds benefit nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful.

Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo OCT. 22

Choose from a half-marathon, five-mile run or a family-friendly, one-mile run in QuintilesIMS’s fifth annual event benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Races start next to the American Tobacco Campus and conclude in a post-race festival featuring food trucks, a beer garden and kids’ zone on the lawn beside the Durham Performing Arts Center.

The Muse Masquerade OCT. 2 7

An evening full of music, theater, dance, tarot, poetry and circus acts take center stage at The Carrack Modern Art’s annual fundraising event at 21c Museum Hotel. Proceeds benefit the gallery, which operates as a commissionfree exhibition space for artists. LEFT PAGE: (clockwise from top left) Pottery Tour: Art by Mark Kozma, photo courtesy Durham County Pottery Tour; DPAC photo courtesy of Love Never Dies; Barktoberfest photo courtesy Durham Parks & Recreation; World Beer Festival photo by Morgan Cartier Weston. RIGHT PAGE: (clockwise from top left) Sip + Savor photo by Briana Brough; MONK@100 photo courtesy Duke Performances; Bull City Race Fest photo by Nicole Smedley; ‘Uncle Sam Wants YOU!’ photo by Elizabeth Connor Jones; Durham Art Walk photo by Susan Tierney; The Muse Masquerade photo by Eric Waters Photography.

The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market

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Browse local artwork and start on your holiday shopping lists at this weekend-long event held by the Durham Arts Council. Featured artists are set up over several walkable sites including the Durham Armory and Vega Metals.

Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA) presents Killian Manning’s dance-theater piece about patriotism and treason inspired by today’s political turmoil at Living Arts Collective. Also, check out the DIDA launch party celebrating its fourth season of independent dance in Durham with live performances poolside at the Unscripted Hotel pool deck on Oct. 7.

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Avenue. It’s a volunteer effort he’s led since the summer of 2015.

“[CBS] partners with this group to give them toys at Christmas,” Sean explains, “and I got invited to speak for the fundraising breakfast years ago. I met the executive director at the time, James Johnson, and I told him, ‘You know, I’ve always wanted to do something like Big Brother, but I just don’t have the time commitment.’ I told him about Guitars Not Guns [a nationwide group that provides free instruments and free lessons to at-risk youth], and he was a musician, he played bass, and he goes, ‘Just come and teach lessons.’” Three years later, and Sean has been able to fund – either through donations of money or instruments – nearly two dozen guitars for

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the kids to use to practice. “I’ve got friends who are guitar repairmen,” Sean says. “For instance, this guitar was gonna be scrapped at a Guitar Center, but my buddy who’s a repairman there, he fixed it up, gave it to me last night for free.” At the end of the summer, Sean gives away many of the guitars to promising students who stick with each session. So he did on this day, taking a few in the group – who dubbed themselves “The Salvation Army Rock Stars” as they posed for pictures – and sending them home with their very own instrument. Sender Martinez, 10, is obviously touched by the gesture, and gets very quiet. “I’m so happy, I could cry,” he says. “Seeing how much they can improve is incredible,” Sean says. “But

really the most rewarding thing, even if I only have a kid for one class, when you see their eyes light up when they realize, ‘Hey, I pressed a string and it sounds like music,’ or, ‘I strum it all together and it’s all dead and sounds terrible,’ but then you just make this slight adjustment and it rings out, their faces light up. “I encourage folks to look at opportunities within their own community to help, especially the next generation,” Sean adds. “It doesn’t take much money, it just takes a little bit of time, attention, that’s really all it is. And if people wanted to reach out [to me] to donate, guitars, money – I mean, everyone knows someone who has a beginner’s guitar collecting dust. Put it to good use.” october/november 2017

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UKE UNIVERSITY RECRUITS potential members of the faculty and staff from all over the nation and even the world. U.S. News and World Report gives Duke a lofty ranking every year, and our faculty boasts many stars including Nobel Prize laureates Robert Lefkowitz and Paul Modrich, but I think that some people considering coming here still worry about living and working in what is, after all, a relatively a small city in the South. The schedule for a faculty candidate usually tries to match people by academic interest for interviews, but I have long had the notion that I see more than my share from New York and other cities from the Northeast. Suffice it to say, I am a bona fide New Yorker – both stereotypic and prototypic – and I can say that I have New York in my DNA. When people ask me where I’m from and, I say, “North Carolina,” and they reply, “No. Where are you really from?” I suspect that my demeanor gives my origin away. I do not sound like Andy Taylor from Mayberry, and no one has ever

mistaken me for a good ole boy. Nevertheless, I have spent more time in Durham than any place else. So when a faculty candidate is sent to chat for an hour or so, I think that one of the purposes of the visit is to reassure them. If a Pisetsky can live in Durham, any New Yorker can. As a New Yorker, I know what we like and what makes our heart sing. New Yorkers like excitement, culture, buzz, the razzle-dazzle, the pulsating noise and frenzied crowds. We like variety and novelty, and we like proximity. Even if

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Forest Hills,” I will say, “From where I live, I can walk to a great university, a top medical school, a performing arts center, an indie theater, two film festivals, a slew of great restaurants, a wine shop, three bakeries, an art museum, a minor league ballpark, a park, a football stadium and, of course, a basketball stadium.” Let us be honest. Cameron Indoor Stadium is not just any basketball arena. It is a veritable shrine, a palace, a sanctuary of basketball. If there were seven wonders of the sports world, Cameron Indoor would be one. A few years ago, I studied the map of New York City to find a location with comparable assets. After meticulous research, I concluded that the only spot in Manhattan that comes close to my home on Hermitage Court is 72nd Street and Broadway, one of the great crossroads of urban America: uptown from Lincoln Center, downtown from Columbia University and eight blocks from Zabar’s, a food emporium of great fame. Durham’s Museum of Life and Science has a wonderful butterfly collection, but is outmatched slightly by the American Museum of Natural History over on 79th Street and Central Park West, with its giant replica of a blue whale and tons of dinosaur bones – generations of New York school kids know it as the “whale museum.” Forest Hills Park, where I spend much time, has beautiful, towering oak trees, but the clubhouse is small potatoes compared to the Belvedere Castle in New York’s Central Park. Still, I would give Durham the edge since the Upper West Side does not have a football stadium or baseball stadium within walking distance. Down on 33rd Street, Madison Square Garden is another legendary sports venue, but in the near Dolan-Jackson era, the Knicks produced nothing but agony. With Coach K at the helm, the Blue Devils always soar. After my recitation of Durham and Duke’s attractions, I wait a moment and study the expression of the candidate, trying to divine the reaction. Am I for real in my thinking about Durham, or am I just putting lipstick on a bull? I know what I think. Let me know what you think.

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MAYOR Three candidates share their thoughts in a wide-ranging conversation

or the first time in 16 years, Durham’s mayoral race – with an estimated $400,000-plus eventually being spent by the top three candidates – is competitive. Following is an edited transcript of a recent conversation among candidates Steve Schewel, Farad Ali and Pierce Freelon. Also participating were Durham Magazine’s Publisher Rory Gillis, Executive Editor Amanda MacLaren and Dan Shannon. The roundtable was held at Geer Street Garden at the corner of Foster and West Geer streets. DURHAM MAGAZINE We appreciate you joining us. Hopefully it’ll

be a lively and fun conversation. This first question is for Pierce: It’s your first campaign, how are you finding the experience? FREELON It’s been a challenging learning curve to step into

campaigning. It is my first political campaign, and it’s been a beautiful struggle. It’s like learning a new language, just the questionnaires, the events, the forums; it’s been a lot. I’ve been told this year is much more [intense] than usual. 38

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DM Mayor Bell’s campaigns weren’t as

competitive as this is shaping up to be, right? Steve, what’s your first week look like if you become mayor? SCHEWEL I think that the first thing

would be to appoint a group of people to take on the issue of the legacy of the Confederacy. We had the statue that came down, but we need a public process that’s going to deal with the remnants of the Confederacy and the legacy of slavery in Durham. And so, sometimes I think – I’m sure [Farad and Pierce] do the same thing – what would I do the first week? I [would] get a commission together of a diverse group of people representative of Durham to think about how we’re going to take on the legacy, the remnants of slavery in Durham, and then who do we really, truly want to celebrate, and how we’re going to do that. DM It’s past time. And, by the way, if anyone’s looking for a metaphor,

look at the way that statue just bent, it wasn’t sturdy at all. A good sign, I thought.

ALI Steve has a story on that statue.

ALI What’s really cool is when you look at all

the candidates running for offices [this year], we are a great representation of Durham. This would not happen in Raleigh or Charlotte.

SCHEWEL Those statues were mass produced

in the [1920s]. There were companies competing to sell them to municipalities. In Durham’s case, this was a way to reinforce Jim Crow, not so much to celebrate the veterans. That’s where Durham got ours. We bought it from a mail order company and [there] was a special tax levy to do it.

DM It sounds like you feel that there are three

pretty good choices in the election.

FREELON And this is the way politics should Farad Ali.

DM Farad, how would you differentiate

yourself from the other candidates?

ALI It’s mainly the different pathways [each

candidate has taken]. I wouldn’t minimize what Steve has done over the years investing in and supporting progressive causes. And Pierce can really do anything he wants and he decides to use music as his art to share with the world. His art is intentional, it has a very definite purpose.

SCHEWEL I agree. There’s a constant

attacking that we see everywhere, and that’s not helpful to the kind of society we want to build. I think there is this Trump effect, that what happened in the national election was shocking, and what’s happening in our state legislature is a harsh reality. We need to project our progressive values.

DM In this campaign, is anyone finding any

significant points of difference in terms of policy?

SCHEWEL Well, I think that everybody’s got

different good ideas.

Steve Schewel.

ALI Right.

DM Do you feel that the state legislature is an

urban-versus-rural battle?

SCHEWEL That’s a factor, but it’s not the

only one.

FREELON After everyone spoke at a

recent forum, the next person who spoke acknowledged the previous candidate with, “Yeah, that sounds great.”

ALI The urban and rural thing has been there

for a while. I think that’s a little too simplistic. Now we have a culture of us against them, and it’s not good for our communities. We have infrastructure problems, we have wealth problems, we have [redistricting problems].

DM Does that surprise you? FREELON It doesn’t surprise me. Not in

Durham. Durham is a vibrant, progressive city, with a robust civic culture. It’s a blessing to live here and to be around the very, very dedicated organizing community. There are so many wonderful citizens who care deeply about what happens [to their city]. To be involved in politics is to be engaged in that web.

be. We have a unique opportunity here in Durham to set the tone for how we want politics to be. There’s a need for principled leadership to step up, particularly given the super majority [in the N.C. Legislature] and what’s going on in the White House. Everyone seems to be waking up to [the need] for civic engagement, not fighting.

SCHEWEL Think about what the legislature is

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doing to the municipalities [that are contrary] to Durham values. We would love to have sensible gun laws. We’d like to say you can’t have guns in parks, in restaurants, in bars. The legislature won’t let us do that. The legislature won’t let us have inclusionary zoning, which october/november 2017

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would [mandate] affordable housing. They won’t let us have municipal broadband. There are so many examples like that. DM And this from the small-government Republicans. FREELON It’s worth noting that after Barak Obama was elected,

that was the catalyst for the Tea Party, the Koch brothers, Art Pope. That all started with new money and new energy. The pendulum swings, and we have a renewed sense of civic spirit as a result. DM That civic mindedness is visible today. In Durham, the issue of

gentrification, which is a loaded word, has consequences. It’s well known that people go into neighborhoods and buy homes cheap, fix them up and then flip them. Usually, the previous homeowners don’t have enough money to keep up their home and don’t purchase another home but instead enter the rental market. The point is, neighborhoods improve – a subjective word – but at what cost? SCHEWEL For low-income homeowners, we need to ask two

things: What kind of tax relief should we be providing? And what kind of [assistance] should the city provide low-income homeowners for home repairs? We need to take this on city-wide.

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go into communities and buy up properties and give the people a sense of dignity by giving homes a new roof, make sure they have the handicap accessibility they need, for example. It’s just the same as what the wealthy do: Take their assets and plan out how to benefit their families [over time]. Some of that may mean transfer of wealth, where you build a community that [homeowners] benefit from their increased value. ... This isn’t a plan for everyone, but I think the city’s role is to plan for the community so they can live in dignity and gain wealth, so they can participate in it and not get displaced by it. The people at the lowest [economic level] are [currently] not benefiting. DM It’s become difficult for working-class folks to buy a home in

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examples like that. We do not have to sit here passively and just let it happen.

long run. We don’t want the people who are here now to be pushed out.

FREELON Market forces could turn Durham

SCHEWEL Every house is affordable if you

into Brooklyn or Chapel Hill in a heartbeat [if it goes] unchecked. Thank goodness, that’s not the spirit or values of the people who live here. And Durham is growing fast, it will double [in my lifetime]. That’s why it’s important to plant seeds now so we will be sustainable over the

make enough money. We can’t afford to build enough affordable housing to do the whole job. That’s the other side. ALI It’s about the jobs, and we need to

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have nonprofits and government and forprofits align themselves around this mission. That’s the process and the opportunity. DM Back to you and your personal

experiences. What’s the biggest surprise about running for mayor? Anything that you might wish was different? ALI I think we’ve had an excessive

number of forums and questionnaires. I wish we could consolidate them or share information. There’s one almost every day. FREELON I was thinking about this the

other day. We could have a network among the organizing bodies so perhaps we could eliminate redundant [forums]. DM I think it took everyone by surprise, a

competitive race without an incumbent. SCHEWEL It’s just intense, but it’s also

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ALI This is a no-lose for everybody, I think.

This is a great experience for all of us to build toward whatever’s next.

DM Pierce, you’re younger and were raised

in the digital world. Does that give you a different perspective on things? FREELON I think I have a different

perspective, different networks. I think the millennials are the sleeping giants in our political future. But they can be [awakened]. I think it starts with local politics, it kind of starts with – what do we call it? – adulting. We’re moving into parenthood, we’re 42

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moving into marriage, and we’re not doing everything in the traditional way.

there’s been a blending of racial cultures for a long time.

DM Durham has certainly changed over

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the past few years, hasn’t it? It seems everyone wants to be in Durham now.

FREELON I think that’s true of a certain

class or type of person. When I was at UNC [some] people would wince when they heard you were from Durham, but that wasn’t everyone. There have always been people who knew long before everyone else found out, that there’s something special in Durham. DM Still, there was a sea change when

wincing when I mentioned Durham, I always considered it veiled racism. There was a judgment around class, around race. I think the reality is that the hip and the cool has always been here. I think black culture is popular culture. As a [new] generation steps into

adulting, they’re not coming with the same set of stereotypes that prevailed in their parents’ generation. Pioneering, too, has connotations of colonialism. SCHEWEL Implying that there was nobody

here before the white gentrifiers.

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always been cool. It isn’t something new.

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a great place. We didn’t always have the restaurants, but we always had the gritty culture. We had the racial power sharing. We had the vibrant democratic culture. That’s been our hallmark for a long time. I got out of Duke in 1973, went to Columbia in New York, and it was clear to me that I wanted to be here. Durham has always been a fascinating place, not just recently. FREELON My dad had options when he

moved us here in the ’70s. He could’ve lived in Chapel Hill or Raleigh. He chose Durham. It’s important to remember that while we’ve grown a lot, there’s something special about the people already here. ALI You need to understand that Durham’s

history is so rich, its black culture so deeply ingrained [here]. Booker T. Washington was here, Dr. Martin Luther King was here. Black Wall Street was here, the beginning of black economics and entrepreneurship, [NCCU] was here, the annual basketball game between Central and Duke in a private gym. When you talk about Durham being gritty and progressive, you have to see that

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A FATHER AND SON AND THEIR VERY DIFFERENT CAREERS IN THE CHESTERFIELD BUILDING

mong the thousands of new workers who’ve arrived in Durham in the last decade, with an estimated 20 more joining us every day, Sedrick White appears pretty typical, and in some ways he is. He is college educated, works in a technology field, and the growing company that employs him recently chose to expand – because they outgrew other downtown space – into one of downtown’s classic industrial buildings that has been given a top-to-bottom renovation, creating modern, high-tech office space. But Sedrick’s relationship with this new-old building – the Chesterfield at 701 W. Main St. – is multi-layered and rooted in Durham’s storied past. In fact, the Chesterfield itself represents a transition for Durham’s new landscape. Much of the office boom of the last decade that fueled the city’s revitalization was the redevelopment of tobaccoera buildings like the Chesterfield – American Tobacco Campus and Golden Belt. Currently, there’s about 3 million square feet of office space with about 17,500 employees working downtown, according to Matt Gladdek, director of policy and planning at Downtown Durham Inc. But a string of new, ground-up developments are under construction that will bring about 1 million square feet of office space to downtown in the next few years. In the massive Durham.ID project, Duke Clinical Research Institute has already laid claim to 350,000 square feet of real estate. Other large office spaces coming online include 555 Mangum and One City Center.

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The arc of downtown’s growth parallels Sedrick’s family history. He started at Nutanix – a California-based tech services company that employs more than 250 in its Durham office and continues to grow – in mid-2016, and soon learned that the company had signed a lease to take over the top two floors – approximately 70,000 square feet – of the 284,000-square-foot Chesterfield. A tobacco factory for Liggett & Myers for more than 50 years, the Chesterfield closed in 1999 and stood vacant since, a stark symbol of Durham’s decline from a mid-century manufacturing city. But in 2013, Baltimore developer Wexford Science & Technology bought the Chesterfield for just over $7 million and announced plans to spend another $80 million-plus converting the seven stories into offices. Nutanix, and Sedrick, moved in at the end of September. “I thought, ‘Chesterfield, why does that sound familiar?’” says Sedrick, 41, a Durham native. “Oh, wait! That’s where my dad used to work!” Cliff White worked as an electrician for Liggett & Myers at the Chesterfield for 23 years, almost half of the building’s life as a factory. He was hired in 1976 as the company sought to increase the number of African-American workers on staff. Already a union electrician, Cliff had bounced between union jobs, including well-paying-but-out-oftown temporary gigs as far away as Baltimore. He jumped at the chance for a steady job with a major employer like Liggett & Myers. (One thing Cliff said he never did, on or off duty at the Chesterfield: smoke.) When Liggett closed the Chesterfield plant in 1999, Cliff took a

buyout, worked another 10 years in RTP, and then retired for good. Sedrick, meanwhile, was already pursuing computer classes, first at Durham Technical Community College, and then at East Carolina University. He returned to downtown about 10 years ago for a job. “When I worked for the Mechanics and Farmers Bank on Parrish Street, there were a lot of abandoned buildings. The architecture was there but no [people],” he remembers. Soon after Nutanix and Sedrick moved in last month, Cliff visited his son’s office, his first time inside the building since it closed. As he took in the open work spaces, six-story atrium and pingpong table in the break room, his eyes drifted to the windows – and the view of downtown. “To come up here and see the changes that Durham has made,” Cliff says, his voice trailing off for a moment. “It’s amazing.” And it’s expensive and getting more so. Currently, the downtown commercial space that has been transformed into Class A office space generally starts at $25 per square foot. While another 1.5 million square feet of office space is coming over the next few years, it can’t come soon enough. Seth Jernigan, executive vice president with Real Estate Associates Inc., which has been leasing commercial space in Durham since 2003, says that with occupancies at or above 95% downtown, demand remains strong, though challenges remain. “For years, Durham has been saying that we don’t have the big, Class A headquarters space, if a company wants to relocate,” Seth says. “Now we’re going to have the space, and the question is, how many headquarters are there?” – MW

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‘WHERE WILL EVERYONE LIVE?’

here are hopes to add thousands of jobs, more than 1 million of square feet of office space and dozens of shops and restaurants to Durham’s booming downtown in the next few years. But where will everyone live? While downtown began the year with about 1,700 apartments or condos, that number is set to double in the next two years. Durham’s next generation of residents will be able to choose from glamorous high-rises like One City Center, the Van Alen and 555 Magnum, rehabbed buildings that recall Durham’s history as a tobacco town like in the Liberty Warehouse, or new-urban, mixed-use areas like the The Brannan on Hunt Street near Durham Central Park or in the rapidly changing Brightleaf District just west of downtown. But as the rush of big-ticket projects race skyward around Durham’s downtown, architect John Warasila is a developer betting on a smaller approach. John has spent two years rehabbing a building in Trinity Park, just off Duke’s East Campus. The project, which he’s calling the Wheatland, is just 10 residences, barely a ripple on the flood of new places to live in Durham. Chloë Seymore has been the listing agent for Wheatland’s 46

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A rendering of the rooftop at One City Center.

condos and says the size of the project has actually been a selling point. “It stands apart from other new construction particularly in regard to scale,” she says, adding that she sees no lull in demand in Durham. Liberty Warehouse, which opened this summer, has seen strong intrest in its rental units, and most of the still-underconstruction buildings with luxury condo offerings report strong presales. “There is real demand right now for for-sale condos,” Chloë says. “We are in the midst of an inventory shortage, particularly downtown.” – MW

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OUR ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS ARE DEEPENING AND EXPANDING

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he cool thing about Durham in the future, when it comes to fun and interesting activities, is that there will be no shortage of options. The city is growing and downtown’s physical footprint is expanding, particularly to the east. But it’s also deepening, as existing arts and entertainment institutions branch out and become more established. So let’s imagine it’s a Saturday morning a couple of years in the future, and you’re sitting around with some friends, or maybe the family, planning the rest of your weekend. What are you in the mood for? If literary programming or kids events are on the schedule, head over to the Durham County Main Library. Thanks to a $44.3 million bond referendum, the building is being stripped to its bones and rebuilt, 25% larger. The new library will have a modern vibe and lots of glass – the “exact opposite” of the old one, says library marketing manager Stephanie Bonestell. Tech options will be top-notch, and the library’s popular MakerLab will be vastly bigger, with an intergenerational focus. Or maybe you have something more physical in mind. On the south side of downtown, on Morehead Avenue, the new Miracle League ballpark will offer opportunities for kids and adults with special needs to play on baseball teams, and for others to serve as volunteers. Located just south of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the $2 million ballpark is slated to open in the fall of 2018. Alternatively, you could wander or bike along the Durham Belt Line, a 2.2-mile linear park that starts at West Village and uses an old Norfolk Southern rail line to meander north and east through the city. Created through community visioning and N.C. Department

of Transportation funding, the Belt Line will be reminiscent of New York’s High Line or Washington, D.C.’s 11th Street Bridge Park, with benches, highly landscaped areas and public art. West of downtown, The Scrap Exchange will offer a multitude of options. Following the purchase of a 10-acre strip mall last year, the organization aims to put in a skate park and adventure playground, expanded community garden and permaculture park, and mosaics by Durham artist Gene Dillard. As evening comes on, visit the Golden Belt complex east of downtown. Bought by LRC Properties this summer, the former mill will go through a $30 million renovation and solidify its reputation as an arts hub, complete with around 8,000 square feet dedicated to october/november 2017

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artists’ studios, a large exhibit space, and a 300-seat black box theater for music, film and comedy shows. The first spaces will open mid-2018. LRC also plans to create a large outdoor plaza with a stage, fire pit and hookups for food trucks. There are a couple of other arts spaces to check out. One is a still-secret location east of downtown on formerly city-owned property that, it’s rumored, will become a large theater complex. The other is the Durham Fruit and Produce Company, aka The Fruit, a 22,000-square-foot warehouse space at the eastern edge of downtown. After an $800,000 renovation that will wind up this fall, owner Tim Walter hopes to welcome dance, theater, music and installations in the 3,000-square-foot black box space and larger, warehouse-style performance space. “It’ll be a gritty, artist-focused space supporting highquality art and also pre-commercial stuff,” Tim says. Just want to hang out downtown? Thanks to the Durham Arts Council, a range of public art options will be coming to downtown in a $10 million project funded by the NC Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The first project is a giant mural wrapping around a parking deck near Corcoran Street that will link downtown with the American Tobacco Campus, but eventually other art installations, strategic lighting and landscaping will be installed throughout some of Durham’s commercial areas to unify them (see pg. 47). “This is not just an arts initiative; we’re utilizing the arts to drive economic development,” says Sherry DeVries, executive director of the Durham Arts Council. The city’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development is also adding sculptures, painting and photography throughout the central business district. Perhaps what’s coolest about all the new arts and entertainment options coming to downtown is that the growth is largely homegrown. Most of the projects on the horizon are the product of Durhamites who are working with what’s already here, while simultaneously taking new risks. Which means that one of the very best things about this city – its uberlocal creative spirit – will only get stronger. – AA

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Bungalow, located at downtown’s busy Five Points, is among the city’s newest retail shops.

RETAIL: INCREASED DENSITY MAY BE THE ANSWER

he development of retail downtown is perhaps the biggest unknown among all of the various sectors. “Our independent retail scene is flourishing,” says Ryan Hurley, who co-owns the clothing shop Vert & Vogue with his wife, Nadira; the store just consolidated operations at its Five Points storefront, moving out of Brightleaf Square. “The challenge is that while we have a significant number of shops, they are not as densely congregated together and not as easy for visitors to discover as would be ideal.” Additionally, he says, “far fewer people frequent downtown during the day than they do at night.” But that’s changing. There are a number of condo and apartment buildings on the horizon that will bring hundreds of residents to downtown in the next few years. Meanwhile, a number of mixed-use developments—including One City Center, which is slated to open in fall 2018 with 25,000 square feet of retail; 555 Mangum, with up to 15,000 square feet of retail space; and Durham.ID, which is composed of two buildings and has 20,000 square feet of retail space – are coming to downtown, and will add more shopping options. That increased density could finally start to turn the area into more than just a dining and entertainment hub. But there’s no news yet about what might come to some of the higher-profile buildings; rumors of an Apple store opening in One City Center are said to be unfounded. Meanwhile, intrepid business owners are gradually beginning to fill in some holes downtown to provide basic goods and services. Bungalow, a home and gift store, opened this summer, as did the boutique Mansion, and a dry cleaning service. Will there ever be a grocery store downtown? That’s hard to answer, says Nicole Thompson, president and CEO of Downtown Durham Inc. “A lot of people have been asking about it,” she says. “But there are a lot of other things at play with a grocery store,” including the tricky issue of parking. Still, retailers like Ryan say there is a unique, generous vibe downtown that continues to strengthen and improve. “Our local retail scene is only going to get better and more packed with eclectic, authentic shopping experiences in the years ahead,” he says, “especially as we have such a supportive community that believes in buying local.” – AA

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AS EVER, MORE EXCITING DINING OPTIONS ARE ON THE HORIZON

here’s always a new restaurant coming down the pike in and around Triangle residents since 1993, and “are especially delighted to be a part downtown – it’s par for the course these days. Some are imminent, of Durham because of its inspiring culture of diversity, inclusivity and like Maverick’s, opening in the former Alivia’s space under innovation,” says manager Diana Lee. the same ownership; It’s A Southern Thing, in the former Motto Chef Michael Lee of M Sushi and M Kokko is still on the hunt for space; Kaffeinate Cafe, moving where Respite Cafe was; and Chef locations for his M Kogi and M Taco restaurants, and is hoping to open Matthew Kelly’s newest restaurant, Saint James. All are within a few both mid-2018. He knows they will be downtown, but wants to make blocks of each other on West Main Street in the Brightleaf district. sure the “location and ambiance complements the concept and themes “We’ve had a lot of restaurants like M Sushi and the basement area open,” Chef Kelly says, “We’ve also does.” He’s been testing out new had a lot of restaurants close,” noting menu items at his two restaurants, like the aforementioned transitions and a taco with spicy Korean barbecue even his own seafood restaurant, chicken at M Kokko. “The downtown Saint James, which took over restaurant scene is going to be epic in the Fishmonger’s space after it the couple of years from now,” Chef closed in 2015. (Saint James will Lee says. “And [due to] the fact that serve sustainable, seasonal seafood almost all of the restaurants are local including New Orleans barbecue and chef/owner-driven, the level of shrimp, calabash platters and oysters.) quality and passion is amazing. I think “Honestly, it’s kind of nerve-racking,” Durham building and project owners he says. “We hope that [this project] ... understand the importance of is going to be 100 percent, but when having quality vendors and restaurants you see that, you don’t take anything for their spaces. I know there are many for granted. You just make sure you great new restaurants coming up in and your team are ready to be flexible just the next few months, and I am and just work hard, be gracious and super stoked to see what other great practice the craft of hospitality.” talents and passionate individuals For the owners at Maverick’s, the come and make this one of the growth of the downtown dining scene ultimate dining destinations.” was an opportunity to revamp their While many eateries are slated to Saint James on West Main Street near Brightleaf. own business. “After watching the open in the next few months, there are skyline of downtown change over the other interesting ventures that are in last 10 years, and with the addition of more restaurants, we wanted to the works, set to open over the next year. County Fare, a permanent spot make some changes to grow along with the evolving landscape,” says co- for food trucks to park with a bar on-site, set just outside of downtown owner Jason Sholtz. “Our goal is to touch upon all styles of barbecue at 1920 Chapel Hill Rd., has “been pushed back considerably at this across the South, and Chef Brian Stinnett is a seasoned barbecue man point,” says co-owner Mattie Beason, noting that “permitting never with lots of experience,” adds co-owner Fergus Bradley. goes exactly according to plan.” A heartening trend among all the growth is the fact that a lot of these The Durham Food Hall is also making progress, as owner/operator businesses are started by locals, many of whom already have businesses Adair Mueller has solidified the 12 vendors who will occupy the nearly in and around the city. East Durham Pie Co., started by east Durham 16,000-square-foot space that includes a central bar area, biergarten and resident Ali Rudel, just had permits approved for her cafe and bakery at private event space, as well as a stage for entertainment. The Durham 406 S. Driver St. Jack Tar Diner and Neomonde Deli, both opening native is shooting to be up and running by next summer. “We will be in the next few months in the Unscripted Hotel, are extensions of the really able to slide into that fast-casual niche, which I think is something owners of Pizzeria Toro and Littler, and the Neomonde locations in that we don’t have as much of in Durham,” Adair says. “It’s going to be a Raleigh and Morrisville, respectively. The owners of Kaffeinate have been very versatile space, which I’m excited about.” – AM october/november 2017

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urniture designer and builder Elijah Leed is distinctive in both in his design philosophy and his journey. “Some makers are very material driven,” he says. “They see a piece of wood and want to make something specific out of it. I’m more interested in the overall form of what I make and if it will appeal to a variety of people and settings.” Rather than one-off designs, Elijah’s goal is to create pieces that are functional, sustainable and universal. “They are made to last, so the design needs to be timeless.” Elijah grew up in West Virginia and attended Centre College in Kentucky. After completing his degree in studio art in 2008 with a focus in glass, Elijah moved to Durham and began blowing glass with Leigh Hayes. Shortly after, he started working with metal and wood. “I really got my start with metalworking in Jackie MacLeod’s and Andrew Preiss’ metal studio in the old Liberty Warehouse.” He also became involved in metal casting at Liberty Arts, the nonprofit studio behind “Major,” the bull statue downtown. He continued working with the group at Liberty Warehouse and in a small workshop across the street (now The Rickhouse), and started making furniture in 2010. When the roof fell in on the warehouse the following year, Elijah joined forces with a group of other artists to create new studio space for Liberty Arts in the Cordoba building at Golden Belt.

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In 2014, he opened his own studio on Mangum Street, and today, with the help of two full-time employees, he produces modern furniture and accessories, many of which are custom designs. Elijah enjoys working with other local craftspeople to help fabricate, upholster and make projects come to life, including frequent collaborations with metal worker Ben Sheehy of Bampro LLC. He has also remained heavily involved with Liberty Arts: Earlier this year, he and Leigh opened the glass studio there, which Elijah manages in addition to teaching classes. Elijah notes that the mid-century influence on his work is intentional. “The designers of that era were more free to say, ‘this is what we want to do,’” he says. “They knew that in traditional terms it was considered wrong or unexpected, but I think doing something a little different is a good thing.” Though he doesn’t have a favorite designer, he was influenced by both the graphic lines of Jun Kaneko’s glasswork and the organic shapes of Richard Serra and Martin Puryear’s large-scale, nontraditional wood and metal sculpture.The latter was especially interesting to Elijah; he says Puryear approached his work as a complex craft, but also without regard for the rules of any particular art movement. Elijah plans to add more upholstered options to his furniture offerings as well as an expanded line of lighting options. “I will also be exploring adding a line of glassware to my collection.” – MCW

Elijah’s work can be seen around Durham in both residential and commercial interior design projects, including all three Cocoa Cinnamon shops. He also made 250 glass pumpkins to be sold at the Liberty Arts Open Studio Tour and Sale on Saturday, October 14, noon-4pm at 918 Pearl St. And mark your calendar for another Liberty event: Durham Central Park and Liberty Arts Sculpture Studio & Foundry present “The Iron Furnace,” a free, public iron pour, at the park November 18. At sunset, 1,500 pounds of molten, 2,500-degree iron will be poured into molds, in an exciting fiery display, also with Liberty Arts artists’ work for sale, drumming performances from Batalá, a live DJ, art, raffles, and local food trucks and craft beer.

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Alicia and her husband, Roger, who assists her on home rehabilitiation projects from time to time, belly up to the bar at Beyù Caffè.

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licia Hylton-Daniel has always been delighted by the concept of design.

“I especially love the kind of thoughtful processes that go on behind the spaces we use every day.” Born in Jamaica, Alicia moved to the United States when she was 7, and she grew up on Long Island. “My first years in North Carolina were spent in Raleigh in the historic Oakwood area,” she says, where she attended Shaw University. Alicia loved the relaxed atmosphere of the South, but life in Raleigh “wasn’t quite a fit.” After earning a degree in criminal justice, Alicia moved back to New York City, where she worked as a paralegal and contemplated law school. When she and husband Roger relocated to Durham in the late ’90s so Roger could complete his second master’s degree at North Carolina Central University,

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in 2011, which he incorporated as an LLC in 2013. “That was about seven years ago now,” he says. “I decided to go from swinging a hammer to becoming a business.” His first employee was his wife, Ericka – they now live in north Durham with their children, Kayla, 10, Hunter, 7, and Liam, 5, all of whom attend Voyager Academy. “I have a distinct memory of when she was, six or seven months

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pregnant with my first daughter, I remember being on a job site, and she was holding the other side of a 2-by4,” he says. “She’s pretty much always been involved in the business.” After the first couple years, the company started to grow fast. “Three years later I had about 10 employees, and in 2014 we changed the name to CQC Home as we transitioned into a full-service design/ build company.” Then they added an office and showroom on Guess Road, “a one-stop shop where customers can pick out their cabinets and counters and all their tile and selections… and then we can handle everything from start to finish.” CQC Home is at 24 employees now, and still hiring – “we’re always looking for remodelers and project managers” – with about 10 projects in construction and 20 in design at any one time, ranging in ticket size from $10,000 to $500,000. “Our long-term goal is to be the largest remodeler in North Carolina,” Ken says. “Every day, we’re adding more customers and more clients. This year, we’re probably going to do just around $5 million [in sales], and we’re going to try to get to $10 million by 2020. That’s going to probably mean opening up a second division in the Chapel Hill and Chatham County area, which is on the horizon for early next year.” But before Ken owned a thriving business, before he fell in love with fixing things, the Durham native grew up on Holloway Street at the Agape Corner School with his older brother, Michael. The inner-city boarding school had about 35 kids at any one time, grades kindergarten through 12, giving them a home if their parents weren’t able. Ken’s dad wasn’t in his life, and he would see his mom a few times a year. “I was there till I was 13, and that was back in the

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR This third annual event at Northgate Mall features Paperhand Puppet Intervention, a costume contest, ghostly Halloweeninspired music, local food trucks and many more children activities. Started and directed by Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger for almost 20 years, Paperhand Puppet Intervention continues to impress audiences with incredible giant puppets, masks, shadow plays and performances suitable for all ages. Admission Free. Time Sun., Oct. 22, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Experience a night under the sea with Flounder, Sebastian and Ariel in a production inspired by one of Disney’s classics at the Durham Performing Arts Center, featuring music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken.

Admission Seats start at $30, plus taxes and ticket fees. Find tickets

online at dpacnc.com or at the ticket center, in person or by phone at 919-680-2787. Children younger than 5 years old are not allowed at this performance. Time Tues., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Wed., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 20, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 21, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 22, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

NC COMICON: BULL CITY Comic book lovers, listen up! Returning this fall to the Durham Convention Center is North Carolina’s premier Comicon event. A comic book pop culture overload, there will be new exhibits, new panels and new workshops over the course of the three-day comic book show. Admission Pricing packages differ depending on which days/times are attended. For more information on pricing and purchasing tickets, visit nccomicon.com/bull-city/tickets. Kids 9 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Time Nov. 10-12. FOR A FULL LIST OF EVEN TS, VISIT DURH AMMAG . COM.

2900 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 5, Durham, NC 27705 919.383.7402 | croasdailedentalarts.com

How has our practice stayed in business for over 45 years? Here’s how we do it! • We stay educated on the newest technologies and procedures. • We provide the highest quality dental care. • We have a remarkable and experienced dental team. • We build long lasting patient relationships. • We provide a comfortable and fun environment. • We have excellent online reviews. • We support the Durham community in a variety of local charities.

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Dr. Eric Cole

“I believe open communication between you and myself is crucial to achieving optimal results when either creating or enhancing your smile.”

“When I was little, I broke my front tooth from sledding. From that experience, I quickly realized how important dentistry is. I promise to always deliver the best dental care available to better your smile and health.”

“I’m so excited to be part of the Croasdaile Dental Arts team where we’ll provide exquisite cosmetic dentistry while staying on top of preventive care to ensure your smile and health are in tip-top shape.”

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THERE’S BEFORE & AFTER. THEN, THERE’S AFTER “AFTER.”

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We take a lot of photos at our practice, but our favorites are the after “after.” They come in note cards and chance meetings at the grocery store. Happy images of patients out living life. Confident, energized, comfortable in their own skin. The subtle changes that occur when you feel great about yourself are transformative. Our team is honored to be part of that journey. For before and after, visit our website. For the after “after,” look around. Aesthetic medicine. It changes lives. Make one of them yours.

www.aesthetic-solutions.com (919) 403-6200 5821 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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2919 Colony Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Mebane location

1107 S. 5th St., #200, Mebane, NC 27302 919-493-4911 • durhamorthodontics.com

t Smith Orthodontics, we believe a beautiful smile has the power to change your life. During your complimentary initial consultation in one of our state-of-the-art offices, our team will ensure your time is informative, comfortable and enjoyable, utilizing the latest in technology. Dr. Dempsey Smith will design a treatment plan specifically for you to meet your unique orthodontic needs and lifestyle. With detailed information at hand, you can decide if treatment is right for you. If you’re interested in learning more about braces or Invisalign, we’d love the opportunity for you to experience our team’s passion for transforming lives through orthodontics and experience first hand what sets us apart.

1125 NC Hwy 54, Suite # 503, Durham, NC 27707 919-906-9722 • newimagemd.com

t New Image MD, Dr. Jennifer King integrates medical care into wellness to help you become the best version of yourself. With 10 years of experience, Dr. King specializes in nonsurgical fat reduction and other aesthetic procedures to reflect weight loss results and healthy lifestyle changes. After an initial consultation, Dr. King prescribes a multi-disciplinary treatment, combining lifestyle modifications with corrective procedures. She utilizes a holistic approach to beauty and health to give her patients renewed selfconfidence. Dr. King is also a coach for Girls on the Run – a nonprofit organization that inspires young girls to explore their potentials through running.

3206 Old Chapel Hill Road, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27707 919-518-9963 • generaldentistdurham.com

ith more than 30 years’ experience, Dr. Brent Blaylock is one of Durham’s most trusted dentists, known for taking a holistic approach to dentistry. Every new patient receives a complete examination, which is the most important step to achieve predictable results and a satisfied patient experience - especially for those suffering from chronic pain in the jaw joints, teeth or gums. From dramatic transformations to routine dental checkups, Dr. Blaylock takes care of his patients’ individual needs. Dr. Blaylock is also a member and former president of the Southwest Durham Rotary Club, where he and other dentist members provide dental care for Urban Ministries and TROSA residents several times a year.

East 54 - 1240 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-240-7269 • mosaiccarenc.com

s a small medical practice, Mosaic Comprehensive Care focuses on highquality, personalized care in a nonjudgmental, unrushed environment. Dr. Louise Metz, Dr. Stacey Bean and Erica Howard NP provide primary and gynecologic care to women and adolescent girls, including contraceptive and menopausal care, management of menstrual abnormalities, and STI prevention and treatment. They also offer gender-affirming primary care and hormone management for transgender individuals and specialized medical care for patients with eating disorders. The compassionate team at Mosaic recognizes the complexity of each patient and provides a holistic approach to their healthcare. They look forward to assuring patients feel safe, comfortable and listened to during every visit.

Dr. Louise Metz Board-certified Internal Medicine

Erica Howard Board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Stacey Bean Board-certified Family Medicine

121 W. Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, NC 27713 919-489-1543 • durhampdo.com

magine a place where children laugh with their dentist in a warm, professional environment while learning how to take care of their teeth. That’s exactly what you can expect at Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. As a dual trained pediatric dentist and orthodontist, Dr. John Christensen provides pediatric dental care, evaluations of orthodontic needs, and comprehensive orthodontic treatment. His son, Dr. Rob Christensen, offers individualized dental care to children of all ages, including those with special needs, spectrum disorders and ADHD. Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics delivers comprehensive care while helping kids develop a positive relationship with the dentist’s office!

Dr. John Christensen Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dr. Robert Christensen Pediatric Dentistry

John Frick DDS, MS Chapel Hill Office

1525 E Franklin St., Chapel Hill. NC 27514 (919) 967-0474 Durham Office

3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, NC 27707 (919) 493-7554 Hillsborough Office

406 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 732-4655 hersheyandheymann.com

he experienced team at Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics strives to deliver excellent orthodontic results with the highest level of service to their patients. With almost 90 years of collective experience, Dr. Barbara Hershey, Dr. Gavin Heymann and Dr. John Frick offer state of the art orthodontic treatment options including Invisalign-- a series of invisible, removable aligners that serve as an alternative to metal braces – to an

increasing number of patients who can receive this method of orthodontic correction. The doctors at Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics are committed to serving their communities and are participants in the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, a nonprofit organization that identifies and provides orthodontic care to children of families who are otherwise unable to afford treatment.

2711 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 919-220-1416 • www.dukestreetsmiles.com

Dr. Martha Ann Keels

r. Martha Ann Keels has been in practice in Durham for over 25 years. She started the first pediatric dental clinic at Duke Hospital in 1990 and provided dental care for children at Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital for 11 years. In 2001, she opened the pediatric dental clinic on North Duke Street. She has faculty appointments in both the Department of Surgery and Pediatrics at Duke and is an Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Dentistry. She teaches and mentors UNC pediatric dental residents’ research projects. She is unique as a private practitioner to be a Principal Investigator for a NIH grant studying how to predict which children develop cavities. Her goal is to provide evidence based care for her patients and help families develop successful child friendly strategies to stay cavity-free and healthy.

Dr. Dylan Hamilton

Dr. Dylan Hamilton grew up near the Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated with a BS from Duke University and an MS in Biology from Georgia College. He completed his dental training at the Dental College of Georgia and his pediatric specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Hamilton is thrilled to be back in the Triangle working at Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry, where his dream of becoming a pediatric dentist began nearly 10 years ago. He believes that a great dentist remains a lifelong student, stays on the cutting edge of research and technology, and strives to create a sense of community between families and the entire health care team. He looks forward to providing excellent oral health care for your child.

2705 North Duke Street Suite 100, Durham, NC 27704 919-381-5900 • bullcitysmiles.com

t Bull City Smiles, Dr. Bolton and her team use a gentle approach and the latest dental equipment to enhance the beauty of your smile, restore damaged teeth, and improve the health of your mouth. Each team member builds a foundation of trust with patients to relieve any anxiety about going to the dentist. As a comprehensive cosmetic and family dentist, Dr. Bolton spends ample time educating her patients and answering their questions so they can maintain proper oral health for life. When not treating patients, Dr. Bolton enjoys camping, hiking, and working on her family’s organic farm in Rougemont, NC. We are also proud to annouce Dr. Nirmi Patel is joining our staff full time.

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GRUB Durham 1200 W. Chapel Hill St. 919-973-3636 grubdurham.com B Y A M A NDA MACL A R EN P H OTO G RA P H Y B Y B RI A NA B R OUGH

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RUB DURHAM BOASTS A CASUAL diner trifecta: Friendly, fast service; madefrom-scratch plates, some of which are family recipes; and true local flare. This is a spot that, having just opened at the end of July, already has its regulars. “The community response has been amazing,” says General Manager Sy Davis. “We have been embraced by Durham as a whole, and the West End and Burch Avenue neighborhood has been so supportive of GRUB since its inception. We are so lucky to be a part of the revitalization of Durham and are proud to have received an Economic Incentive Grant from the City of

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Durham’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development for the building’s revitalization.” The owners utilized plenty of Durham talent to create the modern, upscale diner look that still pays homage to the building’s original existence as a Pure Oil service station, including Architect Ellen Cassilly, Gateway Building Company, metal crafter Cassandra Gooding, as well as Bunker Design Collaborative out of Atlanta. “We wanted to echo the industrial gas station feel in using reclaimed wood from Reuse Warehouse, [which] can be found throughout the inside and rooftop bar,” Sy says. “Raleigh Denim is upholstered on the booths in the dining

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ABOVE GRUB can seat roughly 42 inside the restaurant, 45 on the downstairs patio and 75-plus on the rooftop. ABOVE RIGHT A GRUB margarita and Peruvian sangria. BELOW The Barracuda: Pankocrusted cod with a cilantro-citrus mayonnaise and cucumber-dill salsa on a brioche bun with a side of sweet potato fries.

The avoid the rushes, the best times to visit are mid-morning, 9:30-10:45 a.m.; later lunch, 1:30-3 p.m.; and early evening, 5-6 p.m., or after 7:45 p.m. Midweek is a little less crowded than the weekends. The lines aren’t as long, and you can always find a seat on the rooftop or covered patio! Also, try a signature GRUB margarita, Peruvian sangria or GRUB lassi.

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room, and the bathroom wallpaper, printed by Spoonflower, highlights buildings like the Pauli Murray house in Durham’s West End.” When it comes to the ever-changing menu, there are a number of highlights, depending on your palate. If you’re a meat lover, try the beef brisket in the tacos and Cowgirl Bowl; the slow-smoked pork shoulder in The 1200; the Angus beef burgers, the Cubano and the TREYmendous; or the house-cured pastrami menu items like the hash bowl at breakfast and Maybelle’s Pastrami sandwich with a sweet-andsour beet relish. For the barbecue fanatics, there’s smoked and slow-roasted barbecue ribs (you

can get a full or half rack) and GRUB’s signature smoked barbecue wings. “We have an in-house smoker and a wood-fired grill, which we try to use for our dishes as much as possible,” Sy says. The homemade biscuits are not to be missed either. Try the sweet potato biscuits – you can get any of the breakfast sandwiches on one – and the Best Bird biscuit, which features GRUB owner Wendy Woods’ Mama’s bread and butter pickles. “We want everyone, guests included, to feel like our family,” Sy says. “GRUB Durham embraces that type of a community and familycentric environment. When you feel like you’re at home, you’ll want to come back more often!”

The Southern restaurant updates its menu daily, featuring housemade morning pastries like cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, tarts, doughnuts and doughnut holes, lunch specials, soups (including owner Wendy Woods’ family recipe for brunswick stew) and dinner blue plate specials. Plus rooftop bar and dining!

DRAWBACK “Parking is definitely limited, but we hope that our guests will be encouraged to walk, bike (we have awesome bike racks), bus (there’s a stop right in front) and carpool to GRUB Durham,” says General Manager Sy Davis. “We have a limited amount of on-site parking, but the streets around us do have some on-street parking.”

PRICE About $5 to $15

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Northgate Mall 1058 W. Club Blvd. • A & D Buffalo’s • Baja Shack • Cajun Café • Chef’s House • Chopsticks • Cinnamonster • The Cookie Store • Esmeralda’s Cafe • Greek Cuisine • Haagen-Dazs/Planet Smoothie • Pretzel Twister • Randy’s Pizza Express • Subway • Tomo Japan

Lucky Chicken (919) 286-4009 Jade Buffet 919-286-9555 Pan Pan Diner 919-416-1950 Randy’s Pizza 919-286-7272 Ruby Tuesday 919-286-5100

Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare in a cozy atmosphere. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken & seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005 La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-294-6578 Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious Thai-food experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539 HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multiregional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Catonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-3837581; shanghaidurham.com

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El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralnc.com

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Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian - think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana - meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com

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Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on fresh-made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Artisan breads, beautifully crafted tarts and pastries. Plus lunch, and now baking classes taught by French-trained master baker chef Benjamin Messaoui. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B.; 919-698-9836 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Que 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 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

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

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BROAD STREET Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com. Oval Park Grille Regularly changing the menu, this innovative restaurant remains “local as heck.” 1116 Broad St.; 919-401-6566; ovalparkgrille.com BR

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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; 919-3815172; 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 Early Bird Donuts Donuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar donut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417 MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com Nosh “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR Saladelia Cafe Espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com BR

Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com

Wimpy’s Grill Specializing in old-fashioned burgers and hot dogs. Open till 2 p.m. weekdays, cash only. 617 Hicks St.; 919-286-4380; wimpysgrillnc.com

The Palace International African cuisine including curry goat, dovi chicken and samosas. 1104-A Broad St.; 919-416-4922; thepalaceinternational.com

Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilove.org

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Watts Grocery A Durham native, chef Amy Tornquist artfully develops Southern-inspired dishes with seasonal, local ingredients. 1116 Broad St.; 919-4165040; wattsgrocery.com BR

ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com

Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated & chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919 383-8502; bleuolivebistro. com BR

Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market, plus sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 WINNER

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Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR

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Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like swordfish picatta, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like bourbon glazed pork chops and pan seared NC grouper. Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Cash only! 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073 blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics and a complete oyster menu. Try the crab mac and cheese! 2002 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar. com Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-2869600; bluecorncafedurham.com

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 crispy Texas wild boar dumplings and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2604-A Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinean flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.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

Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; burgerbach.com 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 Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com Dain’s Place Pub fare centered around award-winning “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

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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Black Twig Cider House’s Txotxfest caps off NC Cider Association’s CiderWeekNC November 18. Watts Grocery celebrated 10 years in business at the end of September.

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

Durham Spirits Co. and The RegulatorWINNER Bookshop partner with The Kitchen Specialist to host chef and author Elizabeth Heiskell a feature writer OF– also DURHAM for Southern2016 Living magazine and a regular on the “Today” show – for a Southern cooking DURHAM, NC • 919-286-1987 demonstration and signing of MADHATTERBAKESHOP.COM her new cookbook, “What Can I Bring?” on October 24.

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The Lakewood, Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop, M Kokko and Fullsteam Brewery made Eater’s list as some of the hottest new restaurants in the Triangle. (Yes, we get that some of them aren’t all that new. But still hot!) Jesse Cortez of Graybeard Distillery won the N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association People’s Choice award for Specialty Cocktail at the second annual NC Chef Showdown in downtown Raleigh.

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.; 919-251 8096; cloudsbrewing.com

The fried fish at Durham’s Saltbox Seafood Joint made Bravo’s list of “6 Foods Across the Country (and Peru!) That Are Worth Waiting in Line For, According to Chefs.” Durham Chef John May of Piedmont was quoted gushing over the joint’s “beautiful, fresh, fried fish and some hush honeys.”

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

After closing briefly in June, Alivia’s Durham Bistro on West Main Street has transformed into the new Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom. Expect Southern flavors with a range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Chef Brian Stinnett’s signature fried chicken and Memphis barbecue spaghetti.

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

Durham Catering Co. hired Josh Munchel as its new executive chef in September. With more than 15 years of experience in kitchens across the U.S, he was most recently chef at Counting House in the 21c Museum Hotel.

Lilly’s Pizza Stone-hearth-baked pizzas with fresh, organic and local ingredients. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; lillyspizza.com

Durham steakhouse NanaSteak now offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. The menu features staples like eggs benedict and steakhouse offerings like grilled Wagyu flank steak and bibb wedge salad.

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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

CITY CENTER DISTRICT Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000

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

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

Mount Fuji Asian Bistro Sushi & Bar Thai, Japanese, Chinese and sushi. Try the duck wrap or pineapple shrimp fried rice. 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 an afternoon 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 Meat Market and Sweet Shop Sandwiches, pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesmeatandsweets.com BR Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar Pub fare including selections like fried pickles, “Kitchen Sink Pizza” and footlong hotdogs. 905 W. Main St., Ste. 37; 919-6827397; satisfactiondurham.net Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS

Bagel Bar Homemade bagel varieties, lunch and breakfast sandwiches. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 919-294-6661; bagelbarbagels.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 everchanging dinner and small plates menu including selections like tandoori chicken, flat iron steak and garganelli. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com 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 BR 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

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

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 317 W. Main St.; 919-6829235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR

Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya with sake options. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-2519335; dashiramen.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. The Pit Fried pimento cheese, whole-hog Eastern barbecue and Lexington-style pork shoulder barbecue. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com

Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno. Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant. 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 Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254

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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M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9322 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.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.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

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

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

Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.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

Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-6823061; bullmccabesirishpub.com

The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com

Lucky’s Delicatessen Deli crafted by chef Matthew Kelly and headed by chef Drew Brown serves seasonal soups and sandwiches like the garbanzo with chickpea fritters and the super Reuben. 105 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8841; luckysdelinc.com

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 Old Havana Sandwich Shop Authentic Cuban sides and sandwiches like the “El Caney,” “Tampa” and “Santiago.” 310 E. Main St.; 919-667-9525; oldhavanaeats.com BR The Parlour Handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like Vietnamese coffee, salted butter caramel & peach pie. 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

Piedmont added Saturday brunch hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in September. Executive Chef John May’s menus will feature specially curated brunch dishes, specifically designed to share, and a selection of hand-chosen champagne and prosecco, in addition to a paired cocktail menu, local beers and Counter Culture Coffee offerings. The menus will be updated regularly with dishes highlighting foods harvested and raised in North Carolina, particularly from Piedmont’s sister farm, Coon Rock Farm, and the neighboring Durham Farmers’ Market. Mike D’s BBQ’s Spicy BBQ Sauce won top prize for the best barbecue sauce at the N.C. Specialty Foods Association Annual Competition in September. This particular sauce has now won 3 awards this year.

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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In a typical Old Fashioned, you have some bitters, sugar cube on the bottom and a twist of orange garnish, in addition to the whiskey, of course. This one’s a touch different. “It really started because we got all of these wonderful Luxardo cherries, and we were trying to figure out what to do with the juice – how to incorporate that in the cocktail,” says NanaSteak Partner Brad Weddington. “I always just wanted it as the sweetness [component] instead of the sugar.” To start with, Brad adds about four dashes of Angostura bitters to provide a little depth to the drink. And then just two dashes of Peychaud’s bitters for a hint of spice, and five dashes of Regan’s orange bitters to brighten it. Then comes about three bar spoons’ worth of Luxardo cherry juice, some Carpano Antica, a sweet vermouth, and a careful stir to create the base. To balance the sweetness from the cherry juice, Brad adds two healthy shots of Redemption Rye whiskey – “this has a little more ‘oomph’ to it” – orange zest, and then uses the orange peel and Luxardo cherries as garnish. “It’s a good place to start because it’s less harsh than just drinking a bourbon on the rocks or a scotch, and it can pair with anything we have, especially if you’re going to get a steak or some kind of meat,” Brad says. “It’s our No. 1 seller throughout the year.”

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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 Scratch Bakery Sweet and savory pastries, plus a rotating lunch menu with offerings like meatball subs and pickle plates. 111 Orange St.; 919-956-5200; piefantasy.com BR Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toastfivepoints.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

AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT

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

Basan A wide variety of fresh, specialty sushi rolls, modern Japanese appetizers and entrees, and an extensive sake selection. 359 Blackwell St., Ste. 220; 919-797-9728; basanrestaurant.com The Bullpen Bull Durham Beer Co.’s beer garden featuring Heavenly Buffaloes wings and waffle fries, plus live music provided by the Music Maker Relief Foundation. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-744-3630; bullpenatc.com Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar Cuban tapas served amid ’60s-style decor, plus bolsitas, sandwiches and Havana pork. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4300; thecubanrevolution.com The District at 410 Lunch served Thursday and Friday by The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. 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 Southern-style pies. 406 Blackwell St.; 984-219-6345 Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham

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, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Dine-in or carry-out. 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 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 PHOENIX SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Royal Cheesecake & Varieties Cupcakes,cheesecakes and specialty cakes in flavors like sweet potato, fresh peach and white chocolate peppermint. 902 Old Fayetteville St.; 919-670-8766; rcvcakes.com

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WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM

DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Foster’s Market Brought to you by acclaimed cookbook author Sara Foster, fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Also pick up specialty food items. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant Germaninspired 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 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 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 The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR 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

UNIVERSITY DRIVE

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

The Boot A neighborhood Italian American Restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and traditional Italian entrees, plus a full bar. 2501 University Dr.; 919-294-8383; thebootdurham.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-4016432; miperupci.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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Saladelia Cafe Delicious, healthy, homemade food with an espresso and organic smoothie bar, scratch-made pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Open for dine-in or carry-out. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR

NanaTaco Inventive taqueria that features locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-489-8226; nanataco.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

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

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dining guide 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

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; 919-4937748; yamazushirestaurant.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

SOUTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-40

SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com

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

WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Hope Valley Bar and Grill Brew pub fare like cheesy buffalo dip and crispy Brussels sprouts. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-294-4955; hopevalleybrewingcompany.com BR Guacamaya (Chubby’s Tacos) Fresh mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.” 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636

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

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

OnlyBurger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com

Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com

Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricotta-mozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR

Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com

Piper’s Deli Deli sandwiches and burgers like pimiento grilled cheese and French dip sandwich. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-489-2481; pipersdeli.com Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com

Smallcakes Twelve signature cupcake flavors, as well as seasonal specials. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-9372922; 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

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.; 919-484-8162; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-8061965; 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

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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

NEAR SOUTHPOINT

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

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 seasonal sides, craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com BR 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

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 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 Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwich shop. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean

Porchetta Slow-roasted Italian-style pork sandwiches and sides. Southpoint; 919-607-7419; porchettardu.com

Spice & Curry Traditional Indian, buffet-style or off the menu. 2105 N.C. 54; 919-544-7555; spiceandcurry.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

RTP

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

City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com

N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods: mac ‘n’ cheese, Brunswick Stew and pit-cooked barbecue. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Basera Modern, fine dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet, tandoor grill options and signature Biryanis. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; basera-rtp.com

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dining guide Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections like “Pineapple Bread Pina Colada French Toast” and sandwiches. 4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com BR Cafe Meridian Made-to-order salads and sandwiches. 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 Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings and tofu soups. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoal.com 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 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

ALSO CHECK OUT THESE AREA RESTAURANTS … 411 West Fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavors, with a Californian twist. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com 501 Pharmacy Scoops of Maple View Farm ice cream, plus malts and shakes. 98 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 300; 984-999-0501; 501rx.com Acme Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch. 110 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-9292263; acmecarrboro.com Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients. 516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659; alsburgershack.com

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Breadmen’s A variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Breakfast served all day. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-9677110; breadmens.com Breakaway Cafe Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates, coffee and ice cream. 58 Chapelton Ct., Ste. 100; 984-234-3010; breakawaync.co B-Side Lounge Small plates like flatbread, bacon-wrapped dates and fondue. Inspired cocktails. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-9047160; b-sidelounge.com Buns Serves gourmet burgers,fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients. 107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Capp’s Pizzeria Artisan pizzas. 79 Falling Springs Dr., Ste. 140; 919-2404104; cappspizzeria.com Chronic Tacos Authentic Mexican grill. 504 Meadowmont Village Circle; 984999-4803; chronictacos.com Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn New American cuisine and seasonal specialties. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; crossroadscuisine.com CrossTies BBQ A variety of barbecue, sides and made-from-scratch desserts. 201 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-9047160; crosstiesbbq.com

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Crook’s Corner Southern classics like shrimp and grits, and jalapenocheddar hushpuppies. 610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643; crookscorner.com Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with fresh, local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com Elements Classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way; 919-5378780; elementsofchapelhill.com The Fearrington Granary Small plates, salads and burgers. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington. com/granary The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house Glasshalfull Mediterranean-inspired food and wine. 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-967-9784; glasshalfull. com The Goat Salads, sandwiches, pastries. Fearrington Village Center; 919-5455717; fearrington.com/the-goat Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. 508 W. Franklin St.; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com Kitchen Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com