2015 Chapel Hill Visitors and Relocation Guide

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“I love that downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro have preserved their walkability.

On any given weekend, I can view an art exhibit, stock up on letterpress stationery, get a flight of beer before meeting friends for dinner alfresco and then catch some latenight music – all without touching my car.”

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hese are a few of my favorite things:

Enjoying an ice-cream cone on a hot day at Maple View Farm. Tapping my toes to the sounds of bluegrass music at Fridays on the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn. Laughing at the honest and poignant and sometimes awkward true stories told on stage at The Monti. An evening of baseball at UNC’s Boshamer Stadium. Perusing the produce selection at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. Wine tastings at Southern Season. Mingling with artists at FRANK Gallery. Taking in opening night of a musical at PlayMakers Repertory Company. Tuesday nights at Acme in Carrboro, when every entree is $12.95. The palpable energy of Franklin Street hours before the UNC-Duke game.

I’ll add one more to the list: I love going on vacation and having a great time while simultaneously looking forward to the return home. That says a lot about where I live.

Vacation is wonderful, but so is every day. (They don’t call this the Southern Part of Heaven for nothing!)

Here, we’re lucky to have the luxuries of a large city – an incredible arts scene and sophisticated restaurants, the benefits that come with being immersed in a college town – without an exorbitant cost of living, rampant crime or nightmarish traffic.

So welcome to Chapel Hill. Whether you’re vacationing here for a few days or settling in for a lifetime, you’re in for a treat.

ANDREA GRIFFITH CASH @andreagcash

andrea@chapelhillmagazine.com

Your Go-To Sources Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 104 S. Estes Dr. 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org

Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin St. 919-968-2060 visitchapelhill.org

UNC Visitors’ Center (at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center) 250 E. Franklin St. 919-962-1630 unc.edu/visitors

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4 LETTER FROM OUR VP OF CONTENT A few of her favorite things

60 WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS A few of our favorite photos from the past year

115 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Can’t-miss events

10 GETTING AROUND Downtown parking guide and local lingo decoded

66 OUR UNIVERSITY A tour of UNC, the top sports moments and how to get tickets to games

118 LOCAL LIT Books about Chapel Hill and Orange County

14 NEED-TO-KNOW NUMBERS 16 HOME SWEET HOME An introduction by author Melissa Walker 20 CARRBORO, GROWING UP Big things are happening in Chapel Hill’s next-door neighbor 26 HILLSBOROUGH Four reasons to check out the town to our north 30 PITTSBORO 11 reasons to check out the town to our south 34 THE ULTIMATE CHAPEL HILL CHECKLIST Must-see attractions and experiences 40 THE RELOCATORS Two families tell us why they chose to move here for good 48 BUSINESS MINDED A look at three impressive local endeavors 53 THE BEST OF CHAPEL HILL AWARDS Results from our annual reader poll

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74 ANATOMY OF A UNC FAN A fun breakdown of what to wear to a game 78 CHAPEL HILL GROCERY LIST How to stock your pantry locally 80 OUR FARMERS’ MARKETS A guide to farmers’ markets in Orange, Durham and Chatham counties 82 TASTE Local dining guide 90 FOODIE PARADISE An ode to our restaurant culture 96 FEAST YOURSELF Local food events 98 OUR REAL ESTATE MARKET Q&A with a Realtor and where to buy new homes 110 LODGING GUIDE Hotels, motels and B&Bs

120 DESTINATION WEDDING Top 9 reasons to get married in Chapel Hill 122 TREAT YOURSELF A listing of spas and salons 126 GET MOVING A directory of fitness and wellness centers 130 A LITTLE TLC UNC Health Care has a tradition of excellence 134 PEARLY WHITES Our Top Dentists 140 WELL AGED A guide to Continuing Care Retirement Communities 147 MOLDING MINDS A directory of area schools 158 DURHAM TECH The community college has an Orange County campus 160 TAKE THEIR WORD FOR IT Quotables from notables

2 great builders. 2 great communities.

Drees Homes and Saussy Burbank present homes in Claremont and Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill.

Briar Chapel offers a unique lifestyle community with a convenient Chapel Hill address. This exceptional neighborhood offers a peaceful country setting with approximately 900 acres dedicated to natural areas, making it the largest green community in the Triangle! Residents enjoy miles of walking and biking trails. The Briar Chapel Clubhouse offers a resort-style pool with two waterslides, a splash pool, cabana and snack bar. Several parks provide more family enjoyment, such as the Briar Patch, a community garden where residents can grow their own flowers, fruits and vegetables. And the Bark Park is the perfect spot to play with your four-legged friends.

Briar Chapel from the low $200s - $400s | Chapel Hill, NC

Briar Chapel is located just south of downtown Chapel Hill on 15/501, placing you just minutes from major thoroughfares, great shopping, the RTP and downtown Raleigh.

Claremont offers convenience to everything. This gorgeous new community is located in Carrboro, just adjacent to Bolin Creek. Meet your neighbors by strolling on the sidewalks conveniently located throughout the neighborhood or by playing with the kids at the community park. Relax during the summer at the refreshing neighborhood pool. With easy access to I-40, you are just a short drive to Duke, the University of North Carolina, and the Research Triangle Park. Kids will attend the highly rated Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools.

Claremont from the $200s-$700s | Carrboro, NC

Claremont is located off Homestead Road and centrally located to all major shopping, thoroughfares and schools.

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The perfect home has charm, character and curb appeal.

It’s big on style and efficiency without a bit of wasted space.

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Available after 5pm & weekends 2. Graham Street Lot (108 S. Graham St.)

1 5. Rosemary/Columbia Lot (100 E. Rosemary St.)

75 cents/half-hour accepting cash & credit

Available after 6pm & weekends $1.50/hr; Free after 8pm 3. 427 West Franklin Lot (next to Lantern Restaurant)

16. East Franklin Valet (100 E. Franklin St.)

Mon-Sat, 5-9pm; Free to participating restaurants, $5 for others

Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max) 4. Courtyard Lot (access from South Roberson Street)

Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max) 5. 415 West Franklin Lot (next to 411 West)

Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max) 6. West Franklin Valet (400 W. Franklin St.)

Mon-Sat, 5-9pm Free to participating restaurants; $5 for others 7. 440 South Lot (400 W. Rosemary St.)

17. CVS Plaza Parking Deck (125 E. Rosemary St.)

$2/hr, $4/night, $6/day 18. Porthole Alley Lot (Behind 123 E. Franklin St.)

Available after 5pm & weekends 19. BB&T Bank Lot (143 E. Rosemary St.)

Available after 6pm 20. Swain Lot (access on East Cameron Avenue)

Available after 5pm & weekends

Available after 5pm & weekends 8. 440 North Lot (401 W. Rosemary St.)

21. Wallace Parking Deck (150 E. Rosemary St.)

50 cents/half-hour accepting cash & credit

Available after 5pm (not available 9pm-6am, Fri-Sat) 9. UNC Development Lot (307 W. Rosemary St.)

22. Morehead Planetarium Lot (250 E. Franklin St.)

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Available after 5pm 10. Mallette Street Lot (106 Mallette St.)

Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr 11. University Square West Lot

Available after 6pm – Blue spaces only 12. 140 West Parking Garage (access at 201 W. Rosemary St.)

$1.00/hr 13. West Rosemary Lot (104 W. Rosemary St.)

Free after 8pm; $1.50/hr (4 hour max)

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METERED PARKING

Free after 6pm & all day Sunday $1.50/hr accepting cash & credit (2 hour max)

MAP COURTESY OF THE CHAPEL HILL DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP; PARKONTHEHILL.COM

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To get to Durham Use U.S. 15-501 to the north (Pittsboro is to the south).

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To get to Carrboro Use N.C. 54 to the west (Durham is to the east).

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INTERPRETING COMMON LOCAL REFERENCES Airport Road The former name of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

Longtime Chapel Hillians still reference it when giving directions.

Chatham While Chapel Hill and Carrboro are in Orange County, Chatham County is immediately south. The drive along U.S. 15-501 into Chatham County includes a few prominent developments. Residents of its county seat, Pittsboro, and nearby Jordan Lake often incorporate Chapel Hill into their lifestyle – and vice versa.

Dean Dome The Dean E. Smith Center houses the home court of the UNC men’s basketball team.

Eastgate The Shops at Eastgate is an outdoor shopping center located right before Franklin Street and U.S. 15-501 merge heading toward Durham. Its shops include casual restaurants, a Trader Joe’s, clothing and accessories stores and a few services (a gas station and a dry cleaner).

Fordham Boulevard As U.S. 15-501 crosses over Mt. Carmel Church Road just south of downtown, it becomes Fordham Boulevard. Fordham continues, crosses over N.C. 54 and then merges with Franklin Street before entering the Durham city limits and becoming Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.

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Kenan Kenan Memorial Stadium is the home of the Tar Heels’ football team.

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Meadowmont A mixed-use community. The main retail village includes a grocery store, banks, boutiques (including one for your dog!) and restaurants for everybody – a burger joint, a pizza spot, a café, a coffee shop and one of the nicest restaurants in town.

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TOPO Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery is on the corner of Franklin and Columbia streets. It occupies the building’s top floor, and the large outdoor patio is renowned for views of town.

Triangle Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and their interconnecting roads and communities.

U-Mall University Mall has restaurants and stores, including locally iconic Southern Season.

YoPo Franklin Street’s first frozen yogurt spot, The Yogurt Pump, is still a favorite.

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N E E D - T O - K N O W R E L O C A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce: 919-967-7075 Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce: 919-732-8156 V I S I T O R I N F O R M A T I O N Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau: 919-968-2060 UNC Visitors’ Center: 919-962-1630 P O L I C E I N F O R M A T I O N *always dial 911 in the case of an emergency Chapel Hill PD: 919-968-2760 Carrboro PD: 919-918-7397 Orange County Sheriff: 919-245-2900 F I R E S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N Chapel Hill Fire: 919-968-2781 Carrboro Fire-Rescue: 919-918-7347 Orange Rural Fire: 919-732-7911 H E A L T H C A R E A N D E M E R G E N C Y S E R V I C E S UNC Health Care/Hospitals: 919-966-4131 Urgent Care Facilities UNC Urgent Care: 919-957-6610 The Family Doctor: 919-968-1985 Orange County Health: 919-245-2400 Orange County Emergency Services: 919-245-6100

Numbers

Orange County Stats The population is 140,352. The population is projected to be 159,930 by the year 2025.

Broken down by race, the population is:

77.0% white 12.2% Black or African-American 8.3% Hispanic or Latino 7.6% Asian 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native 2.5% are two or more races

1,628 homes were sold in 2013.

The average closing price was $327,758.

$51,702

$37,910

$51,702 per capita personal income of adults, compared to $37,910 in North Carolina

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22.1 minutes is the average commute time of the population, compared to 25.4 minutes across the country

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N Air Travel Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 919-840-2123

Triangle Transit: 919-485-7433 Orange Public Transit: 919-245-2008 UNC Point-to-Point: 919-962-7867

Bus Travel Greyhound Bus Terminal (Durham): 919-687-4800

Taxis Chapel Hill Taxi & Shuttle: 919-933-9595 Tar Heel Taxi: 919-933-1255 Taxi Taxi of Raleigh: 919-333-3333 Triangle Taxis: 919-357-1085

Local Transit Chapel Hill Transit: 919-969-4900

Train Travel Amtrak Station (Durham): 919-956-7932

Automobile Travel AAA (Emergency Road Service): 1-800-222-4357

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CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 2014 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY REPORT

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G O V E R N M E N T A G E N C I E S Chapel Hill Town Hall: 919-968-2700 Carrboro Town Hall: 919-942-8541 N.C. District Attorney: 919-644-4600 Orange County Clerk of Court: 919-967-4523 Orange County Government Offices: 919-732-8181 Orange County Register of Deeds: 919-245-2675 N.C. License Examiners: 919-929-4161 N.C. License Plate Agency: 919-929-0204 Orange County Board of Elections: 919-245-2350 (Voter Registration) Orange County Tax Administration: 919-245-2100 L I B R A R I E S Orange County Main Library: 919-245-2525 Chapel Hill Public Library: 919-968-2777 Carrboro Branch Library: 919-969-3006 Carrboro Cybrary: 919-918-7387 P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N Chapel Hill: 919-968-2784 Carrboro: 919-918-7364 Orange County: 919-245-2660 S C H O O L S Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools: 919-967-8211 Orange County Schools: 919-732-8126 UNC Operator: 919-962-2211 William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education: 919-962-3000 Durham Tech Orange County Campus: 919-536-7238 Orange County Skills Development Center: 919-969-3032 U T I L I T I E S Time Warner Cable: 919-595-4892 OWASA: 919-968-4421 PSNC Energy: 1-877-776-2427 Duke Energy: 1-800-777-9898

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T R A S H C O L L E C T I O N Town of Chapel Hill: 919-969-5100 Town of Carrboro: 919-918-7425 Orange County Solid Waste Management: 919-968-2788 R E C Y C L I N G Orange Community Recycling: 919-968-2788 E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T Orange County Economic Development Commission: 919-245-2325 Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership: 919-967-9440 Chapel Hill Economic Development: 919-969-5010 Carrboro Economic & Community Development: 919-918-7319 O T H E R S E R V I C E S Orange County Animal Services: 919-942-7387 Orange County Department of Social Services: 919-968-2000 (Chapel Hill); 919-245-2800 (Hillsborough) U.S. Post Office: 919-929-9892 (Chapel Hill); 919-732-3986 (Hillsborough)

Accolades 36th Best Place to Live 2014 – Money Magazine

No. 1 Small City for Education – Movoto

Seventh-Best College Town – Best College Reviews

Eighth Most Educated Place in America – NerdWallet

One of 20 Best Cities for Staying Young – RealAge

Top 100 Best Places to Live – Livability

America’s Foodiest Small Town – Bon Appétit

One of Top 10 N.C. Towns for Young Families – NerdWallet

One of Top 25 Small Cities for Art – American Style Magazine

One of the Most Exciting Small Cities in America – Movoto

25th Most Popular Place to Retire – Topretirements.com

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hen people in my adopted home of New York City ask me where I’m from, I settle into my chair, ready to tell some tales.

Because the answer isn’t as simple as “Chapel Hill, North Carolina” when you’re talking about a place that’s so much more than its (admittedly lovely) name. And usually, the name elicits some response.

“Basketball fan?” they may ask, and I try to read their faces. Are they rivals who went to Duke? People who still miss Roy from Kansas? Michigan fans holding a grudge? I smile and nod. “Of course.” I throw some stats at them to show I’m serious, but I also like to tell about the time when the legendary Phil Ford stopped to help me dig my car out of the gravel hill it got stuck on along Seawell School Road. Or how, on the very day that Carolina won the 1993 national championship, I bought my first car from Franklin Auto – an ‘88 Ford Festiva that my brother still drives around town, much to the amusement of high school 16 2015 Visitors & Relocation Guide

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A view of Franklin Street from the top of 140 West, one of downtown’s new mixed-use buildings.

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M E L I S S A ’ S C H A P E L H I L L / C A R R B O R O P L A Y L I S T “I must admit that I consulted my good friend and high school boyfriend on this list,” Melissa says. “I had to be sure my choices were cool. He is forever my source of all things local music when I’m home and hitting up Local 506 and Cat’s Cradle with him is still a great time. Thanks, Max!” “Pelz Komet” – The Kingsbury Manx “Web in Front” – Archers of Loaf “Driveway to Driveway” – Superchunk “Alice Childress” – Ben Folds Five “‘Til My Voice is Gone” – The Old Ceremony

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Melissa Walker is the author of seven young adult novels, including the Violet on the Runway series, which is partially set in Chapel Hill. She has worked as a magazine editor and writes for many publications including Glamour, Teen Vogue, Fitness, Redbook, Marie Claire and More. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two young daughters. Find her at melissacwalker.com.

friends who used to mock my wheels.

“I hear it’s beautiful down there,” many of them say. And I don’t know where to start as my mind fills with memories of driving down Franklin Street under the majestic crepe myrtles in spring, then skipping through the Arboretum where I’d try to spot bunnies and butterflies among the flowers before my mother brought me to my father’s office across from the Old Well. If I’m feeling generous, I might mention a more hidden spot, like the mysterious and grand Gimghoul Castle or Straw Valley Food & Drink, the perfect mid-century-hometurned-restaurant on the edge of town.

“There’s a good food scene in that area, right?” New Yorkers often ask, maybe because my new local paper, The New York Times, regularly covers the culinary happenings in the Triangle – from the barbecue at 18 2015 Visitors & Relocation Guide

Allen and Son to the shrimp and grits at Crook’s Corner, plus mentions of Neal’s Deli, Lantern, the iconic Mama Dip’s and

many other spots. I say, “Yes, I love those places, but don’t miss lunch at Carrburritos for the perfect salsa and swing by Caffé Driade to read a book under dappled shade with a stellar cup of coffee.” If I really like the person I’m talking to, I tell them that even The Times hasn’t yet discovered Peccadillo and its unmarked door, but it’s my favorite spot for cocktails and charcuterie when I’m home. (Nod to fellow author and Chapel Hill High School graduate Sarah Dessen for clueing me in.)

T I M I N G I S E V E R Y T H I N G And when people ask me if the Triangle is a good place to raise kids, all I can say is, “The

best.” My mind goes to outdoor performances at the magical Forest Theatre, local author readings and world-renowned speakers at the university, walks with my mom in Duke Forest and kayaking in the Eno River or tubing down the Haw. When my husband and I visit these days, our daughter asks for “big biscuits” from Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen, which we gobble down at the Community Center playground before taking a walk on Bolin Creek Trail, my idea of a perfect morning. Before our time in town is through, she’ll also request “ice cream on the porch” at Maple View Farm, where the country scene inspires her to sing “Old MacDonald” again and again. She’ll want “plants we can eat,” which means a trip to the edible herbs and flowers area at the (free!) Botanical Garden, where my mom works as a volunteer, as well as time at “the library with the windows”

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– an afternoon in the gorgeous Chapel Hill Public Library, where the forest views make it feel like you’re reading while nestled in the woods. (If we find a particularly fine title, we’ll stop by Flyleaf Books afterward so we can buy one to take home with us.)

My husband and I always have trouble deciding whether to time our journeys down south with the spring farm tours, when we get to pet friendly animals and sample local cheeses, or a later summer week, when we can fill bucket upon bucket with brightly colored berries and hit Fridays on the Front Porch to picnic on the lawn of the charming Carolina Inn while listening to live bluegrass. And of course we always come back for a warm (to us) winter weekend, when we can choose gifts from the local fare section of Southern Season and try to spot the 12 Days of Christmas art displays at the same inn where we danced in the summer.

B I G I D E A S L I V E H E R E Yes, when someone asks me where I’m from, all of these things come to mind. But even

more than the landmarks and activities and restaurants, I think of the people and the ideas that live here. This is town where I watched the stars at the world-class Morehead Planetarium as a kid, and later, in high school, I drove far out on Dairyland Road with friends and we sat on the hoods of our cars, staring at the night sky and talking about where we’d go in the world, how we’d make our big dreams come true. Those friends scattered around the country and the world, working in politics, media, education, development, technology, entertainment – you name it. Some of them are back in town with their own families now, some living elsewhere. And we remain thick as thieves – always getting together when we’re home.

Come to think of it, we all still refer to our town as just that: “home.” ‘ A L I T T L E B I T C O U N T R Y , A L I T T L E B I T C O S M O P O L I T A N ’ Eventually, once I take a breath, this person who approached with the innocent

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question, “Where are you from?” gets a word in. “So why did you leave?” Sometimes I say, “I don’t know.” Other times I tell them I’m sure I’ll move back one day.

But if I’m feeling talkative, I tell them it’s because Chapel Hill is the place where I learned that my possibilities are limitless.

I grew up surrounded by great thinkers, storytellers and philosophers – all local folks who were my teachers, my mentors and my peers. This is where I got the courage (gumption, maybe) to move to New York City, become a magazine editor, and then sit down to write novels that try to get at the heart of a youth that once lived right there in that small college town. My eighth novel for young adults, Dust to Dust, comes out in the summer of 2015.

There was a time when I didn’t know what a special start I had, in a place that’s a little bit country, a little bit cosmopolitan – a place where small town charm has big city britches. But I know it now. So where am I from?

Well, how much time have you got to sit and listen?

Melissa and her daughter like to get biscuits from nearby Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen and eat them at the Community Center playground. Maisy Lipson, pictured here, prefers to just run around.

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iles Andrews can still see the old coffee pot, charred

and scarred, that fueled the chatter in his dad’s tractor store. Farmers from nearby towns would pop in regularly for a hot cup and conversation. The store is long gone, and the site is now home to Open Eye Cafe in the heart of downtown Carrboro. Bitter black has given way to Caffe Cortado, and people talk to each other while peering over laptops instead of John Deere catalogs.

And yet Miles, a lifelong Carrboroite and a founding member of beloved local bluegrass band Big Fat Gap, sees a common thread. “I just remember the coffee pot being the dirtiest, blackest thing in the world, a far cry from what’s going on there now, but similar because it was sort of a meeting place,” Miles says. “It’s like, Carrboro’s changed, but it’s also a lot the same.”

That’s really the trick for Carrboro leaders as they shepherd this college-town-adjacent burgh with blue-collar roots into a new era of commercial development. They want more businesses – and are getting them – but without losing that intangible thing that makes Carrboro – well – Carrboro.

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strong sense of who we are and who we’ve been. I think most people recognize that growth is a good thing because it means people want to be here. But it gets everyone a little anxious. How much is it going to change the character of our town?”

D R A W N T O S C A L E A precedent for balancing commercial growth and character preservation has been set by 300 East Main, a mixed-used development anchored by a Hampton Inn and complemented by locally owned shops. Before it finally rose last spring, a key concern was scale – its modest five-story height is the result of a consensus that Carrboro needs to grow up to avoid sprawl but doesn’t need anything approaching skyscraper status.

Add to that the many mom-and-pop tenants and the development doesn’t feel out of place at all. “It’s kind of cool that there’s finally a place [for visitors] to stay,” Miles says. “I love hanging out and kind of being a tourist in Carrboro, so why wouldn’t other people?”

Amy Singleton has lived in Carrboro for

22 years and has nothing but praise for the way the town has managed growth. “It’s maintained its charm and livability,” says Amy, married with a 17-year-old son, who got to know lots about her chosen home by working a couple of years at the front desk of Carrboro Town Hall. “I don’t feel like character has been lost. I feel like a lot of character has been gained.” ‘ F E E L

F R E E ’ Annette Stone, who was lured from the New Bern planning department a couple of years ago to take over as the town’s economic director, says having a hotel in town has another benefit: For the first time, the town is collecting its own occupancy tax revenues. That money’s going to be put into promotions, “wayfinding” signage downtown and other marketing efforts.

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The town even has a new slogan: It’s Carrboro. Feel Free.

That, too, was adopted after much public discourse, and it’s intentionally open to interpretation. “Feel free to start a business.

Feel free to start a band. Feel free to speak out. Feel free to sit and be quiet,” Annette says. “Be yourself. Discover yourself. Learn yourself.”

In other words, Carrboro is in the eye of the beholder, and town leaders are striving to create a place where Bohemians and breadwinners can co-exist. The best example of that are the current discussions about creating an arts district emanating from the Main Street complex that now houses The ArtsCenter and renowned music venue Cat’s Cradle. In planning since 2012, the idea is to encourage more arts facilities – galleries, studios, performance venues and the like – along Main

and Weaver streets, which anchor Carrboro’s downtown.

The town long has been a haven for artists, Mayor Lavelle says. “This really is a huge part of what we’ve evolved into from the old mill worker days to now,” she says.

This latest effort is the town trying to more intentionally cultivate that and leverage it for economic development.

Generally speaking, Annette says the town’s economic development philosophy is more “economic gardening than economic hunting.” While officials are keen to grow the commercial tax base, they aren’t aggressively trying to convince businesses to relocate here. Rather, they’re trying to nurture those that are here in hopes that will make the town more attractive. That includes things like streetscape improvements, but it’s also just about selling the town’s appeal. 

Carrboro is an endearing juxtaposition of new and old, as evidenced by the historic buildings and new mixed-used development both visible behind the town’s mayor, Lydia Lavelle.

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A S O U L F U L P L A C E Whatever the future holds, Miles remains optimistic. After all, it’s not as if Carrboro hasn’t already seen its share of change, evolving from a sleepy mill town into “The Paris of the Piedmont.”

As he reflected on the old coffee pot and Open Eye, Miles was reminded of the time an elderly African-American man approached him and said, “You’re an Andrews, aren’t you?” The man went on to say that Miles’ grandfather gave him a home loan when no one else would. He thanked Miles on behalf of his whole family.

“That’s what helped create Carrboro – that openmindedness and forward thinking,” Miles says. “So it’s not like people are sweeping in and changing everything. It’s always been like this, but people just kind of took it and ran with it.

“I believe places have a soul,” Miles continues.

“It would be really hard to put that soul out here, because it burns pretty bright. I’m not worried. Carrboro’s cool and will stay cool.”

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W A L K I T O U T On the last Friday of every month, downtown art galleries and other venues – including a yoga studio and a coffee shop – host receptions and exhibit openings. Park your car, pick up a map and take a self-guided full tour, or just stop into one or two places before dining at a nearby restaurant. For more information, visit hillsboroughartscouncil.org.

G L O R Y D A Y S Three miles of trail along the Eno River lead you to the Historic Occoneechee Speedway, one of only two surviving racetracks from NASCAR’s first 1949 season (and one of the first two to ever open). It hasn’t been used since 1968, but you can still see and explore the grandstands and the oval track at the mostly forested 44-acre site. The site is open from 7am or 8am – 6pm, 7pm or 8pm, depending on the season; visit historicspeedwaygroup.org or call 919-732-6886.

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C H I L L O U T End a day of sightseeing on a sweet note. Matthew’s Chocolates is now serving gelato, and while it isn’t house-made (yet), it’s the perfect complement to chocolates that are. Or, check out Yum. The specialty gelato, sorbet and crepe shop has rotating flavors like lime-cilantro, bourbon chocolate pecan pie, strawberry goat cheese and honey-lavender alongside classic soda floats (Coke, root beer, ginger ale and more) and sundaes. And don’t forget the Maple View Country Store – a cone of Carolina Crunch or a milks hake in hand is always a favorite tradition. For more information, visit facebook.com/Matthewschocolates, yumdesserts.net and mapleviewfarm.com.

S I T A S P E L L If you’d rather drink your dessert, stop into Mystery Brewing’s public house on South Nash Street. The neighborhood hangout has board games, books and, of course, a tap full of seasonal brews. mysterybrewing.com

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Matthew’s Chocolates’ specialty confections are mini works of art. Try an array of truffle flavors – hot cocoa, anyone? – in unique shapes and colors.

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Whether you’re looking for a day’s worth of adventure or just passing through on the way to another destination, the small town to our south offers plenty of classic options as well as some surprises

town on Hanks Chapel Road, for more than 20 years. In addition to carrying thousands of orchids in a variety of hybrids and species for either retail or wholesale, the Baldwins also board orchids in their 10,000-squarefoot greenhouse – in case you only want to enjoy the plants while they’re blooming and not worry about their care later. The service is a very reasonable $2 per month.

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1 Wake up with a cup of Carrboro Coffee Roasters joe at Davenport’s Cafe Diem on East Salisbury Street. Then head to Phoenix Bakery on Hillsboro Street (very close to the courthouse) for a savory muffin made with Carolina Brewery beer or a cinnamon roll. Living the gluten-free life? No problem.

Phoenix has muffins, cookies and breads that can accommodate you.

2 Take a class at The Woodwright’s School, right in the heart of downtown,

run by Roy Underhill of PBS’ The Woodwright’s Shop, which has been on the air for more than 30 years. Sign up for a session like the five-day “Benchwork Week” or the one-day “Edge-Tool Sharpening.” In an effort to make the Woodwright’s School look as though it were set in the 1930s, students are encouraged to wear clothing that would not look out of place in that time period, and no tools with plastic handles are permitted in the building.

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3 Stop in to S&T’s Soda Shoppe for ice cream or a full meal. If you really want an experience you’ll never forget, order the legendary, big-as-your-head banana split. (But don’t say we didn’t warn you: It’s really big!)

p.m. Stop into Chatham Mills’ Starrlight Mead (mead is wine made from honey) for a tasting. (They even offer honey tastings for kids!) And Vino!! Wine Shop hosts wine tastings during Friday happy hours, but you can also buy specialty beers from them.

9 Here’s what’s great about shopping in 4 A two-hour public tour of the Carolina Tiger Rescue will take you on a half-mile

walk outdoors on grass and gravel to meet some of the world’s most endangered species, including tigers, lions, servals, ocelots, binturongs and kinkajous. Tickets – $10 to $26 – must be purchased online in advance.

5 Head to Jordan Lake for hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, eagle watching, boating or camping. Or just relax on the beach.

(We like to access the lake at the Vista Point gate.)

6 Hike the Haw River Park in the easy-tospot lot off 15/501, just before you cross the bridge over the Haw. From there, accessing the trail – and the water if you prefer

Pittsboro. For the most part, you can park near the center of downtown and walk everywhere. The Joyful Jewel and Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts feature paintings, pottery, notecards, jewelry and handmade books by local artists. Looking for clothes? Try Second Bloom Domestic Violence Thrift Shop, Beggars and Choosers and New Horizons Trading Company. For antiques and home furnishings, check out The Fickle Fish, Reclamations Home Furnishings, French Connections (you can’t miss the colorful lawn ornaments in front of it), and Red Gate Music, Antiques and Art. Take your books, CDs, DVDs and even records to trade at Circle City Books & Music. And kids will love Pittsboro Toys. Downtown gets lively

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Circle City Books & Music is one of downtown Pittsboro’s many shops. Buy, sell and trade your books, CDs, records and DVDs at this endearing spot.

PITTSBORO’S RESTAURANTS Of course, you can’t have a day of shopping and sightseeing without refueling at lunch or dinner.

Here are our favorite spots: The Pittsboro Roadhouse and General Store – A fun, artsy spot with lots of live music in the former Justice Motor Company. Try one of their burgers.

Chatham Marketplace – Pittsboro’s co-op grocery store has a cafe and deli. Order a burrito, a wrap or a PB&J made with freshly ground peanut butter.

on the first Sunday of the month, when you can shop and enjoy live performances, food trucks and children’s activities. Just a couple of blocks from the courthouse is the Chatham Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which is a great place to treasure hunt for furniture, appliances and building materials.

And head to Chatham Mills to browse the beautiful collection of goldsmith Jenny Garrett McLaurin.

10 If you came to Pittsboro to escape some stress, the intimate Spa at Bell House offers massages, facials, nail services and more in a quaint and historic home.

11 When the courthouse reopened in April 2013 following a devastating fire, the Chatham Historical Museum was reborn along with it. Located on the first floor of the courthouse, the space is filled with permanent exhibits about the formation of the county, education in the area, farming history and notable residents. The museum is small but remarkably well curated, and admission is free.

Carolina Brewery – The fifth oldest brewpub in the state originated in Chapel Hill in 1995. This second location opened next to Lowe’s Home Improvement in Pittsboro in 2007.

Alongside a brew, order the nachos, chicken tenders or fish and chips.

Oakleaf – A fine-dining option in a beautifully renovated mill.

We recommend the fried oysters and the gnocchi dish. And for dessert? Chocolate pot de crème.

Small B&B Cafe – A quirky, laid-back little place that focuses on organic, locally sourced ingredients. Check their Facebook for daily specials.

Fearrington Village – If you’re stopping on the way to or from downtown Pittsboro to look at the Beltie cows, you might consider eating at one of the village’s establishments. There’s the Fearrington House, of course, for a very high-end experience.

But the same chef – James Beard nominated Colin Bedford – also oversees the more casual Goat and The Granary.

Allen and Son – Barbecue, cole slaw, hush puppies, lemonade.

Basically, some of the very best of the South on a plate.

Virlie’s Grill – Named after the owner’s great granddaughter, this is an old-fashioned diner in the best sense of the word. You can’t go wrong with the loaded hash browns, chicken salad melt, cobb salad or Friday night steak specials.

The City Tap – This place in the heart of downtown is perfect for drinks and live music, and a tiny kitchen offers impressive options, from a tofu bahn mi to a ham-and-cheese bretzel.

Angelina’s Kitchen – Local ingredients shine in the hands of owner Angelina Koulizakis-Battiste, a native of Greece who has also been influenced by the time she spent in New Mexico.

Look for gyros, falafel, rice bowls and green chile beef stew.

Bella Donna – In the mood for fresh homemade pasta or pizza? This is your destination.

Al’s Diner – Dine in or use the drive-through for a burger, onion rings or biscuit.

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1 Attend a Carolina Performing Arts

6 Rock out to a band at the Haw River

show at Memorial Hall

2 Laugh at stand-up performers at DSI Comedy Theater

3 Participate in the Second Friday Artwalk

4 Get a book signed by an author at Flyleaf Books

Sarah Dessen or Frances Mayes

Ballroom in Saxapahaw

7 Catch a movie at The Varsity, Franklin Street’s theater for more than 50 years

8 View the latest exhibition at Ackland Art Museum or stroll through FRANK,

an artist-owned gallery at Franklin Street

9 Watch your favorite band perform at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro

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10 Play a round of golf at UNC’s Finley Golf Course

11 Walk through Tar Heel Town on a UNC football game day (Sept.-Nov.)

12 Spend an afternoon among the memorabilia at the Carolina Basketball Museum

13 See the caricatures of UNC icons on the walls at Spanky’s Restaurant and Bar

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14 Watch a game or Franklin Street celebrations from the balcony at Top of the Hill

15 Rush Franklin Street after a Carolina victory over Duke

16 Eat a hot dog at the UNC baseball PHOTO BY HANNAH EARNHARDT

season opener at Boshamer Stadium

17 Hike the Occoneechee trails 18 Go for a kayak adventure along the Haw River

19 Go for a nature walk at the N.C. Botanical Garden

20 Enjoy an evening of music outside at Fridays on the Front Porch at The Carolina Inn (April-Oct.)

21 Have a picnic in the Arboretum 22 Take a relaxing turn down Poet’s Walk at Ayr Mount in Hillsborough

23 Check out the local farm scene on the annual Piedmont Farm Tour (April)

24 Go for a walk on Bolin Creek Trail, one of our many beautiful greenways

25 Relax on the lawn of Weaver Street Market in Carrboro

26 Go fishing on the Eno River 27 Stroll along the scenic Riverwalk, an urban greenway in Hillsborough F A M I L Y

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perform an outdoor show in the historic Forest Theatre (Aug.-Sept.)

29 See the Beltie cows and stroll the walkable Fearrington Village

30 Pile a cone high with Carolina Crunch from Maple View Farm

31 Catch an afternoon show at Morehead Planetarium

32 Watch an outdoor movie in the summer on the Green at Southern Village

33 Learn and explore with the kids at Kidzu Children’s Museum

34 Camp out for a good spot at the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenan Stadium

35 Ring in the Christmas season with the holiday parade and tree lighting downtown

36 Browse more than 100 artists’ booths along West Franklin Street during Festifall (first Sunday in Oct.) F O O D I E

37 Taste the Honeysuckle Sorbet at Crook’s Corner

38 Order a Single, Double, or, if you dare, a Triple BLT at Merritt’s Store & Grill

39 Tour the hottest food and drink spots with a Taste Carolina guide

40 Shop local produce from the Carrboro Farmers’ Market or Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market 

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Big Fat Gap frequently plays at Fridays on the Front Porch. The bluegrass band is the passion project of lead singer Miles Andrews, who runs a local farm; banjo player Chris Roszell, an area teacher; guitarist Jamie Griggs, an instrument builder; and mandolin player/vocalist Jon Hill, a librarian.

52 Kiss your sweetheart below the Davie Poplar tree on UNC’s campus

53 Get a milk shake and a hamburger at Sutton’s

54 Memorize the words to James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind”

55 Step inside the old Orange County Courthouse in downtown

Hillsborough

56 Take a self-guided tour of the Civil War-era Burwell School in Hillsborough

57 Celebrate Halloween in a big way on Franklin Street

58 Dine at Carolina Coffee Shop, PHOTO BY BRIANA BROUGH

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59 Shop for a Carolina blue tie at Julian’s

#20 41 Celebrate the Triangle’s vibrant culinary scene at Taste the Event in April

42 Go behind the scenes on a brewery tour of Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro and Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough

60 Don your state pride by buying 46 Indulge in some Southern fixin’s at Mama Dip’s

47 Sip a latte with friends at Caffe Driade 48 Pick out gourmet gifts at Southern Season

43 Wait in line on a weekend morning at Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen or have a late-night one at Time-Out

44 Finish a 33-ounce blue cup of beer at He’s Not Here

45 Buy a cut of meat from Cliff’s Meat Market in Carrboro

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49 Tour the old Chapel Hill Cemetery 50 Take a step back in town history at the Horace Williams House, home to Preservation Chapel Hill

51 Drink from the Old Well

a North Carolina necklace at Vespertine in Carrboro

61 Try on trendy clothing and accessories at Uniquities

62 Find the hidden speakeasy Peccadillo and order a cocktail

63 Shop at University Mall 64 Walk around a historic neighborhood like Gimghoul to admire the architecture

65 Use your Italian dinnerware purchased at the VIETRI outlet store in Hillsborough

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over champagne at Southern Season one Christmas Eve and have an original piece of artwork by famed local Elaine O’Neil that commemorates their wedding day.

And yet, “there’s a good percentage of wanderlust in both of us,” Dave says. Paige has lived in at least six different states, and Dave, who runs a Silicon Valley tech company, has divided his time between North Carolina and California for years. When traveling as newlyweds, “whatever city we ended up in, we’d start researching and try to

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figure out a way to make that life,” Paige says.

Dave nods in agreement: “We’d grab real estate flyers – everything!”

They could never quite shake their hometown, though. Paige is a 1991 graduate of Chapel Hill High and her parents still live in town. Dave grew up a few counties over, but his mom now lives here, and both have siblings nearby. “I’d always compare [other places] to Chapel Hill,” Paige says. When it came time to decide where they’d settle with

their young family – daughter Grayson and sons Kenyon and Harper are all under the age of 5 – the choice was undeniable. After a few brief stints in the San Francisco Bay area and much searching, they decided to custombuild a home in Montclair off of Culbreth Road, where they have found a neighborly community they love to hang out on their front porch with.

The Logans’ favorite thing about this town is its charming character with ample

amenities. “It’s got big city things, but it’s still a little village, a small town,” Paige says. Dave remembers living in the Bay Area, which is loved by so many young families. While there were tons of cultural options, they didn’t seem accessible. “It felt like such sprawl,” Paige says.

“It felt overwhelming – where to start? Where to begin? Here, you just flip through the paper and find something to go do. … Within 15 or 20 minutes, you feel like you have everything at your fingertips.”

Mac Chisolm and Kimberly Jenkins love their farmhouse’s airy, wraparound porches.

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‘To Stay For The Rest of My Career and Life’ The quietness of Kimberly Jenkins’ historic farmhouse on the outskirts of town makes Chapel Hill everything she’s always wanted – and where her adult sons want to return

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career in the tech industry has taken her to Washington, D.C., Oregon and California, but something about the Triangle kept her coming back. She first became acquainted with the area in the late ’70s and early ’80s, when she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Duke. The first time

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she returned here, she was a few years into working at Microsoft on the West Coast. “I talked them into letting me open up an office in Chapel Hill. They were like ‘Chapel what? Where’s that?’”

Kimberly says of her move back east. “I just wanted to live there and still work for the company but have a better lifestyle, and I did for a number of years.”

An offer from Steve Jobs and the chance to help members of Congress kept Kimberly moving around the country for work.

“Then I got to a place where I was far enough along in my career that I thought I really wanted the quality of life that Durham and Chapel Hill provide,” Kimberly says. “So I deliberately moved here without a job. Mostly I thought it was a great place for my kids to go to high school and to stay for the rest of my career and life.”

For a few years, Kimberly lived happily in Greenwood, a scenic neighborhood in the heart of town, but soon she got word of a 37-acre farm and farmhouse 12 minutes outside of Chapel Hill.

She was initially reluctant, but decided to at least look. “That’s all it took. ... I just went and I fell in love with everything: the setting, the architecture, the proximity, the location,” Kimberly says.

Now she and husband Mac Chisolm throw dinner parties and host friends and family including Kimberly’s two twentysomething sons, McCain and Carson McMurray, who are eager to visit and even have their own space out in the pool house. Ultimately the quietness of farm life balances out her busy schedule of working with Duke students in the Silicon Valley program and helping entrepreneurs launch their RTP businesses. “It’s amazing ... to have the peacefulness and serenity of a farm but the proximity to all the culture of Chapel Hill,” she says of the area she’s loved for decades and will continue to for decades to come.

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FAST FACTS EMPLOYEES 120 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,000 PULLING RANK TSI was recently ranked one of the “Top 100 Best Places to work in Healthcare” in the country by Modern Healthcare Magazine for the second year in a row. Only one other technology company made the list.

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Orange County is home to impressive retailers, awardwinning products, startups looking to the future and a host of social enterprises.

Here, a look at three of our successful endeavors.

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founder and CEO of TSI Healthcare, is a Durham native who “couldn’t get to Chapel Hill fast enough.” A graduate of Jordan High School in Durham, David was student body president, an Eagle Scout and a lifelong Tar Heel. He had his pick of colleges, including Princeton, Stanford and various music schools. Instead, he chose UNC. So did his younger brother, Glenn,

now the chief operating officer of TSI. The company David started in 1997 provides full-service information management systems for physician offices, including electronic health records. Before launching his own company, David worked in a similar one founded by his father where he started at the bottom – cleaning toilets and planting trees when he was just a teenager. “My father fired me three times while I was in school,” David says, “but twice

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he brought me back with a raise.”

When his father sold the family business in 1996 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C., David took a year to decide what he wanted to do next. He knew he wanted to develop links between technology and service to health care. He also believed in the importance of the “local touch and feel model” in the increasingly impersonal technology field.

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David’s garage.

Surprisingly, David doesn’t see himself as a “tech guy.” He uses his iPhone only for calls and for email. His calendar is handwritten in a 9-by-12 bookbinder.

And unlike the private sanctums of most company presidents, his office on Europa Drive is composed of glass walls and faces the receptionist’s desk. He provides all clients and employees with his cell phone number and invites them to call him anytime they need something and cannot

reach anyone else. (One Christmas Eve, around dinnertime, a client called David on his cell while he was at a family dinner at home. When David picked up, the client told him: “I just wanted to see if you would really answer the phone.”)

David recognizes his business model might appear a bit old-fashioned in today’s technology driven world. He doesn’t care.

“Customer service may be dead everywhere else, but it is alive and thriving right here in Chapel Hill,” he says. – Sharon Swanson

are continuing to raise funds for the second phase of our project, which will likely be a nonprofit collaborative venture.

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began in 1952, a small fundraising operation for local schools. It’s since grown into a major source of funding for Chapel HillCarrboro elementary schools and supports sports teams and other student organizations at middle schools and high schools. Revenue – typically between $200,000 and $300,000 – is divided among all district PTAs based on student population and volunteer hours. Just last year, construction was completed on a brand new, 22,000-square-foot store on Jones Ferry Road. Plus, there’s a second location on Elliott Road in Chapel Hill. We asked Executive Director Barbara Jessie-Black to tell us about all the work that went into making that dream a reality.

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EMPLOYEES 38 SQUARE FOOTAGE 24,000 between the two locations MONEY, TO DATE, DONATED TO SCHOOLS $7.2 MILLION

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How long had you been anticipating the new building?

We started planning for our capital expansion (two phases) in the fall of 2009 and began our active building campaign in fall of 2011.

The planning process began with completing a needs assessment of the current state of our organization, which included assessing each location’s space, operating efficiencies and revenue (current and potential), as well as what we wanted our long-term community impact to be. We completed phase 1 in October 2013 and opened December 2. We

How much was raised, who were the donors, and why do you think so many people supported PTA Thrift Shop?

To date, we have raised more than $450,000. Our donor sources are comprised of community members, local businesses, our school communities and local/national foundations. We are very fortunate in having a broad-based appeal, not just for the goods that we supply through our stores, but also the partnerships we have formed and continue to form with local organizations, both nonprofit and for profit.

What do you like most about the new space?

It’s enhanced our efficiency tremendously in how we store and process donations. It has allowed us to be better stewards of the donations that the community has entrusted with us. Additionally, the retail space is beautiful and more fun in which to shop!

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EMPLOYEES 126 SQUARE FOOTAGE Almost 30,000 total PULLING RANK TOPO is the only fully local and USDA certified organic distillery in the South. They offer tours of the West Franklin Street facility where their award-winning vodka, gin and whiskey are made.

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restaurant and brewery at the intersection of Franklin and Columbia streets – and TOPO Distillery, a quick email that read, “It seems like you never sleep.

What’s a typical day like?”

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“I had to laugh when I read that,” he responded, “because actually today pretty much sums up my life.” So, here was Scott’s itinerary on a recent Thursday: • 5:45 a.m. Up with 3-year-old son (daughter sleeps in until 6:10); “I treasure our morning time.”

• 8 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting • 10 a.m. Daily check-in/operations meeting with distillers at TOPO Distillery • 10:30 a.m. Meeting interrupted by guy from Asheville hawking his spring water for the distillery. Which means it’s time to taste some water samples out of buckets!

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• 11:30 a.m. TOPO marketing meeting to discuss International Wine, Spirits and Beer Festival in Chicago

• 6:15 p.m. Arrives in Durham to teach said class

• Noon Marketing meeting gets interrupted by the HVAC repairman. “So we’ve got to get up on the roof in pouring down rain to look at the units.”

• 9 p.m. Maybe play a little guitar – he’s recently taken it up and found it a good antidote to insomnia. Well that, and a slice of the fruits of his labor.

• 12:30 p.m. Meeting with representative of startup that has created a Pandora-esque consumer-driven music system for restaurants.

They want Top of the Hill to be a beta site.

• 1:30 p.m. Meeting with insurance agent • 2:30 p.m. Meeting with banker • 3:30 p.m. Carves out 90 minutes to prepare for teaching an entrepreneurship class at the N.C. School of Science and Math

• 8 p.m. Back home to tuck kids into bed

“Today was a distillery day,” Scott says.

“There are many other days where we focus more on the restaurant. We held an all-staff meeting yesterday, in fact. The challenge is trying to balance work and family and all these things. It’s a lot, but I’m having a good time. The good news is I can have a drink at the end of the day, and it doesn’t cost me anything.” – Matt Dees

$1.422 billion Orange County’s taxable sales in 2013-14 35.2% of Orange County residents live and work here, while 64.8% live here and work somewhere else As of June 2014, the unemployment rate in Chapel Hill was 4.7%, compared to 6.5% in N.C.

$67.84 million collected in Orange County gross sales taxes in 2013-14. In 2010-11, that number was $58.80 million.

Orange County’s tax base is

84.34% residential, 12.77% commercial and 2.89% apartments. $168.60 million spent by tourists in Orange County in 2013, which generated

$12.51 million in state and local taxes.

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Where to Get Started Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 104 S. Estes Dr. 919-967-7075 carolinachamber.org Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership 308 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 202 919-967-9440 downtownchapelhill.com Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce 1000 Corporate Dr., Ste. 301 Hillsborough 919-732-8156 hillsboroughchamber.com Chatham Chamber of Commerce 531 E. Third St., Siler City 919-742-3333 ccucc.net Economic Development Chapel Hill Economic Development 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

919-969-5010 opentobusiness.biz What they provide: Information about retaining and supporting existing jobs and attracting new jobs within the context of the Town’s adopted comprehensive plan.

Carrboro Economic and Community Development 301 W. Main St. 919-918-7319 ci.carrboro.nc.us/ECD What they provide: Business support, including three revolving loan programs available to new and existing Carrboro endeavors.

Orange County Economic Development 131 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough 919-245-2325 growinorangenc.com What they provide: Free information and assistance on topics including demographics and statistics for the county and region, available office and industrial space, explanation of local government regulations and procedures and contacts for small business counseling and financing.

Chatham County Economic Development Corporation 964 East St., Pittsboro 919-542-8274 chathamedc.org What they provide: Business resources including an area property search, demographic analysis of area, local business directory and strategic plans for the county’s economic growth.

Licensing Chapel Hill Finance Department 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

919-968-2712 Carrboro Finance Office 301 W. Main St. 919-918-7300 Hillsborough Finance Department 137 N. Churton St. 919-732-2104

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The Center targets low- to moderate-income women, minority-owned businesses and other new startup companies with growth potential.

Other Resources Employment Security Commission of N.C. 503 W. Franklin St. 919-968-2031 ncesc.com What they provide: Can manage the entire advertising, application, screening and interviewing process for companies, or may be used as an off-site, central location for receiving applications. Also gathers workforce data and provides additional information on labor-related issues.

Launch Chapel Hill 321 W. Rosemary St. 919-903-8462 launchchapelhill.com What they provide: Twice a year, the best-in-class venture lab and business accelerator accepts applications to the Accelerator Program from entrepreneurs who are committed to building their early stage business into a self-sustaining enterprise.

Orange County Environmental Health Department 131 W. Margaret Ln., Ste. 100, Hillsborough 919-245-2360 co.orange.nc.us/envhlth/index.asp What they provide: Permits for environmental health issues including food (restaurants, food stands, meat markets), lodging establishments and institutions, public pools, tattoo parlors, lead investigations, well and septic systems.

Orange County Register of Deeds 228 S. Churton St., Ste. 300, Hillsborough 919-245-2675 orangecountync.gov/deeds What they provide: The recording of legal documents and maps, issuance of marriage licenses, certified copies of birth and death certificates.

Small Business & Technology Development Center 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 115 919-962-0389 sbtdc.org What they provide: Free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling on issues including helping create a business plan, researching markets and locating funding as well as increasing revenues for existing firms.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (S.C.O.R.E.) 321 W. Rosemary St. 919-968-6894 chapelhill.score.org What they provide: Professional, free and confidential mentoring by active and retired business volunteers for startup and existing businesses. Free and low-cost workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning.

Durham Tech Small Business Center 400 W. Main St., Durham 919-536-7241 durhamtech.edu/sbc What they provide: Advice on marketing, sales, bookkeeping and financial management; training and technical assistance in starting a business; business skill seminars, workshops and courses; confidential counseling to help develop a business plan; resource and referral services; and a resource center with small business publications and literature.

Midway Business Center 109 N. Graham St., Ste. 200 919-967- 8779 empowermentinc.blogspot.com What they provide: Helps new and emerging businesses grow into strong local employers while promoting the redevelopment of the Midway Business District.

Piedmont Food & Ag Processing Center 500 Valley Forge Rd., Hillsborough 919-241-4212 pfap.virb.com What they provide: With a goal of improving the local agricultural economy by enabling farmers and entrepreneurs to start and grow agricultural product businesses, PFAP offers access to a production facility, knowledge about how to launch/operate an ag products business and opportunities to network.

ORANGE COUNTY MARKET STATISTICS Office Space Total square feet: 1,789,727 Vacant square feet: 181,229 % Vacant: 10.1% Average Class A Asking Rental Rate: $22.98 Average Class B Asking Rental Rate: $19.77 Direct and sublet space available for immediate occupancy. Non-owner-occupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Avison Young)

Warehouse Space Total square feet: 479,200 Vacant square feet: 0 % Vacant: 0% Average Asking Rental Rate: $3.50 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy.

Non-owner-occupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2014 Space Survey)

Flex Space Total square feet: 383,327 Vacant square feet: 5,000 % Vacant: 1.3% Average Asking Rental Rate: $9.60 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy.

Non-owner-occupied buildings totaling 10,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2014 Space Survey)

Retail Space Total square feet: 1,985,080 Vacant square feet: 212,666 % Vacant: 10.7% Average Asking Rental Rate: Second-generation retail space: $17-$25; Class A/new and proposed/ under-construction retail space: $30-$35 (NNN) Direct space available for immediate occupancy.

Retail centers totaling 25,000 square feet or more. (Source: Triangle Business Journal 2Q2013 Space Survey; Hunter & Associates)

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At Your Service The 28-year-old has been at Top of the Hill restaurant for four years, serving burgers and beer but also acting as an unofficial Chapel Hill ambassador. Chapel Hill Magazine Assistant Editor Jessica Stringer got him to dish on his work at TOPO, from unusual orders to the one thing never to do in his section.

My Secret for Keeping Diners Happy “Lots of free beer! (Just kidding!) It’s being knowledgeable about your product so the customer can make the best choice possible for themselves and a commitment to making sure that they have a positive experience.”

The Largest Party I Can Remember Serving ...

“Consisted of 32 people.”

My Pet Peeve as a Server “Nothing major.

But I get a small, involuntary twitch under my left eye when patrons tear their straw wrappers or napkins into tiny, hard-tosweep-up pieces.”

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The Most Unusual Order I’ve Taken ...

“Was an individual who wanted a single hamburger patty covered with nacho cheese.”

I Feel Fortunate ... “That I work in such a comfortable, familial environment like Top of the Hill, where the people I work with are amazing and talented individuals.

It’s a testament to Scott Maitland, Guy Murphy, Justin McClain and the rest of the management staff that we have a fun environment while holding each other accountable.”

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The 20 1 4 Best of Chapel Hill Awards

A record number (5,978) of votes were cast, as Chapel Hill Magazine readers selected town favorites in categories ranging from pizza and frozen treat to museum and home repair

Dining

Upscale Restaurant Platinum Lantern Gold Acme Silver 411 West Bronze The Fearrington House Restaurant Date Night Platinum Lantern Gold 411 West Silver Glasshalfull Bronze Acme

Place to Watch a Game Platinum Top of the Hill Brewery & Restaurant Gold Tobacco Road Sports Café Silver Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom Bronze Bailey’s Pub & Grille Place to Indulge Platinum Maple View Farm Country Store Gold Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Silver Sugarland Bronze Tie: The Yogurt Pump & Sutton’s

Breakfast/Brunch Platinum Elmo’s Diner Gold Breadmen’s Silver Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Bronze The Root Cellar

Kid-Friendly Restaurant Platinum Elmo’s Diner Gold Mellow Mushroom Silver The Loop Pizza Grill Bronze Brixx

Place to Have a Business Lunch Platinum Weathervane Restaurant at Southern Season Gold Top of the Hill Brewery & Restaurant Silver 411 West Bronze City Kitchen

Place for Vegetarians/ Healthy Food Platinum Mediterranean Deli, Bakery & Catering Gold Weaver Street Market Silver Vimala’s Curryblossom Café Bronze Whole Foods Market 

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Bronze Panciuto Steakhouse Platinum Bin Fifty-Four Gold Farm House Silver Russell’s Steakhouse Bronze Carolina 1663 French Food Platinum Provence Gold Kitchen Silver La Residence Mexican Food Platinum Carrburritos Gold Margaret’s Cantina Silver Fiesta Grill Bronze Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Comfort Food/Southern Food Platinum Mama Dip’s Gold Elmo’s Diner Silver Crook’s Corner Bronze Merritt’s Store & Grill

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Seafood Platinum Squid’s Gold Nantucket Grill Silver Provence Bronze Glasshalfull

Overall Restaurant Platinum Lantern Gold Acme Silver Venable Rotisserie Bistro Bronze Oakleaf

Mediterranean Food Platinum Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering Gold Kipos Silver Talulla’s

Server Platinum Lake Rosenberg, Top of the Hill Brewery & Restaurant Gold Three-way tie: Jenn Eastman & Nick Clapp, both of Venable Rotisserie Bistro & Justin Blatt, Acme

Coffee Shop Platinum Open Eye Café Gold Caffe Driade Silver The Root Cellar Bronze Carolina Coffee Shop Cakes/Pastries Platinum Sugarland Gold Weaver Street Market Silver Southern Season Bronze The Root Cellar Frozen Treat Platinum Maple View Farm Country Store Gold The Yogurt Pump Silver Ben & Jerry’s Bronze SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt Place to Get a Drink Platinum The Crunkleton Gold Top of the Hill Brewery & Restaurant Silver Carolina Brewery Bronze Lantern Grocery Store Platinum Weaver Street Market Gold Whole Foods Market Silver Trader Joe’s Bronze Harris Teeter Wine, Beer and/or Spirits Shop Platinum Trader Joe’s Gold Southern Season Silver Carrboro Beverage Company Bronze Beer Study Catering Platinum Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering Gold The Root Cellar Silver The Catering Company of Chapel Hill Bronze Whole Foods Market Bartender Platinum Gary Crunkleton, The Crunkleton Gold Erin McMullen, Venable Rotisserie Bistro Silver Wayne Jordan, City Kitchen Bronze Tie: Tyler Westall, Fitzgerald’s & Brian Scouten, [ONE] Chef Platinum Bill Smith, Crook’s Corner Gold Tie: Colin Bedford, The Fearrington House Restaurant & Andrea Reusing, Lantern Silver Ben Guaman, Governors Club

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Gift Store Platinum Southern Season Gold Cameron’s Silver Tie: Ten Thousand Villages & Ackland Museum Store Bronze Womancraft Jewelry Platinum Grimball Jewelers Gold Wentworth and Sloan Silver Goldworks Bronze William Travis Jewelry Women’s Boutique Platinum Uniquities Gold Monkee’s Silver Night Gallery | Branching Out Bronze DinaPorter Menswear Platinum Julian’s Gold O’Neill’s Clothing Silver Jos. A. Bank Place for Athletic Apparel/ Equipment Platinum Fleet Feet Sports Gold Great Outdoor Provision Co. Silver Performance Bicycle Bronze The Bicycle Chain Children’s Store Platinum The Children’s Store Gold The Red Hen Silver Tie: Glee Kids & Puddle Baby Bronze Twig Home Furnishings and Accessories Platinum SOUTH Gold Night Gallery | Branching Out Silver Dovecote at Fearrington Village Bronze Ten Thousand Villages Book Store Platinum Flyleaf Books Gold McIntyre’s Books Silver The Bookshop Bronze Purple Crow Books Place for Glasses Platinum Chapel Hill Eyecare Gold Carrboro Family Vision Silver 20/20 Eyeworks Bronze Optical Reflections Consignment Store Platinum PTA Thrift Shop Gold The Stock Exchange Silver The Red Hen Bronze My Secret Closet

Garden Store Platinum Southern States Gold Fifth Season Gardening Silver Niche Gardens Bronze Town & Country Hardware Shopping Experience Platinum University Mall Gold The Shops at Eastgate Silver Downtown Franklin Street Bronze Carr Mill Mall

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Salon Platinum Syd’s Hair Shop Gold Mina’s Studio Silver Citrine Salon Bronze Caju Spa Platinum The Spa at Fearrington Gold Flawless Day Spa & Wellness Center Silver Massage Envy Spa at The Shops at Eastgate Bronze Carolina Medi-Spa Place to Get a Massage Platinum Tie: Massage Envy Spa at The Shops at Eastgate & The Spa at Fearrington Gold Forever Young Spa Silver Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill Bronze Carolina Medi-Spa Fitness Facility Platinum UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont Gold O2 Fitness Silver Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA Bronze Duke Center for Living at Fearrington Pilates/Yoga Studio Platinum Carrboro Yoga Company Gold Franklin Street Yoga Center Silver Hillsborough Yoga & Healing Arts Bronze Studio East 54 Dry Cleaners Platinum H2Only Cleaners Gold Plaza Dry Cleaners Inc. Silver Perfect Image Cleaners Bronze Deluxe Cleaners Pharmacy Platinum CVS Gold Sutton’s Drug Store Silver Walgreen’s Bronze Carrboro Family Pharmacy Mechanic Platinum Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center Gold Auto Logic Silver Auto Pro to Call Bronze Performance Automall Bank Platinum Wells Fargo Gold BB&T Silver SunTrust Bronze Harrington Bank

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Outside the Box Sure, the Ackland Art Museum has been a Chapel Hill arts anchor since 1958, with works spanning time from ancient Egypt to the contemporary. Yes, it has thoughtprovoking exhibits throughout the year. But have you ever done a downward-facing dog pose among the works of art? Here are four ways to experience Ackland beyond the conventional approach of admiring the 17,000-piece collection.

• Inspired by the renowned Asian art collections at the museum, tai chi classes will reduce pain and improve your balance.

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• Your eyes and your ears will enjoy the free concerts – from bluegrass music to classical quartets – every third Sunday.

• Get your om on with hour-long yoga classes featuring poses inspired by art in the gallery.

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A Woman of Letters Virginia native Lee Smith came to Chapel Hill four decades ago when her former husband, poet James Seay, accepted a teaching position at UNC; she taught at the Carolina Friends School.

A yearning for an even smaller town led her to Hillsborough, where she and husband Hal Crowther, a journalist, have lived for the past 16 years. Lee is an avid walker and loves bumping into neighbors during her walks. “If you throw a rock in Hillsborough, you’ll hit a writer,” she says. “But actually, it’s filled with all sorts of interesting, friendly people.” She has her favorite spots, too. “My dog Betty insists on a daily visit to Purple Crow Books, where she gets a treat from owner Sharon Wheeler and I get to peruse the newest books,” she says. “We also love to go on the Poet’s Walk at Ayr Mount and the Occoneechee Speedway trail along the Eno.” – Jessie Ammons

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Worth A Thousand Words A few of our favorite moments from the past year

Destination Spot  Scott Nurkin – a North Carolina native, Chapel Hill dweller and UNC grad – works on a now-finished mural on the wall behind famed local bar He’s Not Here.

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Handsome Actor Eats Cheeseburger Actor Rob Lowe popped into Sutton’s on a Friday afternoon in February with his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, and son, Matthew. Rob and Sheryl were in town to visit Matthew, who goes to Duke University in our neighboring city of Durham.

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spotlight during the pre-football-game festivities that took over downtown last fall and included a rock climbing wall, live music and a parade with the Marching Tar Heels band.

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Out Standing In His Field Bret Jennings, chef/owner of Elaine’s on Franklin, with Alex Hitt at his farm, Peregrine Farms. The chef and farmer have worked together for more than two decades.

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Perfect Tigers After their first-ever undefeated season, the Chapel Hill High School girls’ basketball team received their 3A state championship trophy and banner in March.

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‘A Precious Gift’ UNC’s 11th chancellor is the first woman to hold the post. “Every day, [our students] are present with fresh ideas, ever-changing, growing minds and big, wild dreams,” Carol Folt said at her installation, held on the university’s 220th birthday on October 12, 2013. “They’re our own engines of innovation. It is a precious gift to be here.”

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Athlete of the Year Award put him squarely in the ranks as one the best college basketball players of all time. The New York native still lives in Chapel Hill and attends most home basketball and football games.

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Might As Well Jump Coach Ray Frederick has coached the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope demonstration team for 25 years. Under his lead, the teams have won seven national and three world championships.

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OLD WELL

“What is it that binds us to this place as to no other? It is not the well, or the bell, or the stone walls, or the crisp October nights, or the memory of dogwoods blooming.”

– Charles Kuralt

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ith all due respect to Mr. Kuralt, maybe it is the well a little, as the beautiful landmark in the heart of campus is equal parts artifact, symbol and gateway. This from The Carolina Story

historical exhibit: “On January 21, 1795, the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina resolved ‘that the Commissionary for carrying on the buildings of the University be authorized to cause a Well to be sunk, and erect such necessary buildings as they conceive useful for the Institution.’ Soon after, a well was dug and covered with a wooden shelter. For most of the next century, students, faculty and staff of the university relied on this well for their drinking and bathing water. In 1897, university president Edwin Alderman, concerned about campus aesthetic appearance, proposed the building of a new structure over the Old Well, based on the Temple of Love at Versailles.”

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wooden pillars with marble bases and the copper dome.

For decades, it has been the most recognizable emblem of the university, found on everything from letterhead to Twitter profiles. Countless freshmen have lined up to take a sip on the first day of classes, hoping the legend that this will bring luck to their student experience holds true. Many of these same students return some years later, donning caps and gowns, to take photographs before leaving the confines of campus to make their way in the world.

And when they return over the years, they’ll almost have to come back for another gaze, perhaps another symbolic sip from the waters that forged their lives.

OLD EAST UNC is America’s first state university and this was the first building constructed to house

it. The cornerstone was laid on Oct. 12, 1793 – nearly a century later, Oct. 12 was declared Carolina’s birthday, or, as folks on campus refer to it, University Day. In 1966, Old East became a national Historic Landmark. Today, the renovated building serves as a residence hall housing male and female students.

MOREHEAD-PATTERSON BELL TOWER Since 1931, the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower has stood watching over Carolina’s campus. It used to contain 12 bells that were manually operated by the master bell ringer, who was said to have the “key to the city.”

Now there are 14 mechanically operated bells that chime every 15 minutes. Although the tower is seldom open to the general public, it’s a UNC tradition that seniors are allowed to climb to the top just before graduation.

DAVIE POPLAR Legend has it that Revolutionary War General William R. Davie selected the site for the university at this large tulip poplar tree at the heart of McCorkle Place (UNC’s upper quad). In actuality, a six-man committee from

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the university’s first governing board chose the site in 1792. The tree has been struck by lightning and survived several hurricanes.

Look for Davie Poplar Jr., grown from a cutting, and Davie Poplar III, grown from the eldest tree’s seed, planted nearby. Two more legends are associated with the Davie Poplar: First, that as long as it remains standing, the university will thrive, and, second, that if a couple kisses on the stone bench beneath the tree, they will get married.

THE PIT You might guess that the sunken courtyard beside the Student Union is more commonly called “the Pit.” It’s the No. 1 spot for action on campus, as it is a popular gathering place and the site of many speeches and performances. The Pit’s south side steps lead to Student Stores in the Daniels Building. The north side steps lead to Lenoir Hall, the main dining hall on campus. It’s said that if you sit in the Pit between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., you will see every Carolina student pass through.

A telltale sign of spring in Chapel Hill – vibrant azalea bushes surrounding the Old Well.

COKER ARBORETUM At the corner of Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Road is a quiet haven for nature walks and picnics. The Coker Arboretum was established in 1903 by Dr. William Chambers Coker, the university’s first professor of botany, as an outdoor classroom for botany students. Today, it is managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden and includes a collection of both native N.C. plants and foreign trees and shrubs.  chapelhillmagazine.com 67

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HOW TO GET TICKETS TO A UNC GAME Tar! Heels! Tar! Heels! UNC teams have produced their fair share of champions over the years. With five NCAA national basketball titles, many people associate the university with sports as much as anything else. But all athletics at this Division I school are exciting to watch. Here’s how you can get that chance:

1 Call the UNC Athletic Ticket Office at 919-962-2296 or visit goheels.com. For most Carolina events, getting a ticket is as easy as showing up when the game is about to begin. Fetzer Field, Boshamer Stadium and Carmichael Gym are all fantastic places to go and watch a game, and you’ll see some of the best teams in the country (Dean Smith once quipped that UNC was a women’s soccer school – the program has earned 21 national titles.) For football and men’s basketball, tickets go on sale months in advance of the season, with in-conference and rivalry games selling out in a matter of days.

2 Show up early on game day. If you missed the dates for ticket sales and the

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game you want to attend is sold out, try getting to the venue a few hours early.

Occasionally, if you’re lucky, the ticket office will be selling a few remaining seats. Barring that, you can try haggling with people scalping tickets, who are usually located on Manning Drive and Skipper Bowles Drive.

3 Join the Rams Club. This group of UNC boosters gets first priority for season tickets in football and for individual game tickets and mini-season packages in basketball. After a certain gift level, members are guaranteed season tickets. Hey, it’s not cheap, but there’s a certain peace of mind knowing you’ll get to be there when the next Tyler Hansbrough comes to Chapel Hill.

ALMA MATER HARK THE SOUND Hark the sound of Tar Heel voices Ringing clear and true.

Singing Carolina’s praises Shouting N-C-U. Hail to the brightest star of all Clear its radiant shine.

Carolina priceless gem Receive all praises thine.

FIGHT SONG I’m a Tar Heel born I’m a Tar Heel bred And when I die I’m a Tar Heel dead.

So it’s Rah, Rah, Car’lina-lina Rah, Rah, Car’lina-lina Rah, Rah, Car’lina-lina Rah! Rah! Rah!

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TOP 10 SPORTS MOMENTS IN CAROLINA’S HISTORY

BY ADAM LUCAS

These may be the most feared words I’ve ever heard from an editor: “Could you give us your list of the top 10 sports moments in Carolina history?” Sure. This list could have easily been 100 moments long (Hey, maybe that’s an idea for a future issue.). This is a nice problem to have because there are some college towns desperate for this kind of success. (Ahem, I’m looking at you, Raleigh.) Some of your favorites will undoubtedly be left off, but these are the ones that resonate with me today:

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2004

Connor Barth’s kick beats Miami and sparks pandemonium at Kenan Stadium. Barth’s 42-yard kick toppled third-ranked Miami and ignited a raucous celebration that included part of the goalposts being transported to Franklin Street.

2006

Chad Flack’s homer beats Alabama to send the Tar Heels to the College World Series. I would conservatively say that I have seen around 1,000 Tar Heel sporting events live. This is one of the top three Carolina games, in any sport, that I have ever witnessed in person. The momentum swings in this game, as Carolina took the lead in the eighth, Alabama retook it in the ninth, and then the Tar Heels won it in the bottom of the ninth, were agonizing. To end it on a walk-off home run was so unexpected and exhilarating. This one swing of the bat, which sparked an entire new generation of UNC baseball fans, is largely responsible for the renovated Boshamer Stadium.

1948

Charlie Justice and the Tar Heels whip Texas, 34-7. In this era, college football polls weren’t released until roughly a month into the season – after the pollsters had actually seen the teams play. Novel idea, huh? But those who saw this game believe Carolina and Texas likely would have been the top two teams in the country if a poll had been released before this season-opening game. It was one of the high points of the Justice era, which included trips to the Sugar Bowl after the 1948 season and the Cotton Bowl after the 1949 campaign.

Only one person has a statue outside Kenan Stadium: Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice.

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Carolina signs the first all-sports deal with Nike. Dean Smith’s eagerness to parlay Carolina basketball’s status into an all-sports agreement for the entire athletic department not only provided

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significant monetary resources, but also equipment resources for a department that prides itself on supporting a broadbased program. Carolina’s current deal with Nike, signed in 2008, is for $37.7 million over 10 years. Each of the 28 sports on campus benefits from this contract in multiple ways every time they compete.

1982

Michael Jordan sinks the winning jumper in the 1982 championship game.

Because without this, the rest of the world is totally different. As Jordan once said, “When I made that shot, I went from being Mike to Michael.” It also ended the ludicrous carping about Dean Smith’s failure to win a national title.

1957

The undefeated Tar Heel basketball team wins back-to-back triple-overtime games to beat Wilt Chamberlain and claim the national title. This is the team that made

basketball part of the Chapel Hill culture. The 1957 Final Four is also where Dean Smith was introduced to Frank McGuire – without that chance meeting, the UNC basketball program might have been very different. A movie about this season is in the very early stages of development, and I hear there’s a book about it, too. (You should buy a dozen copies of The Best Game Ever for all your closest friends.)

1974

Phil Ford picks Carolina over N.C. State. If you’re tracing the history of Carolina basketball players with only one player per generation, there’s a straight line from Lennie Rosenbluth to Phil Ford to Tyler Hansbrough. Ford defined an era and had the quintessential connection with Dean Smith. Had he gone to Raleigh, the Wolfpack might have continued their stretch of early 1970s success and the tenor of the ACC could have been changed.

1992

Carolina smokes Duke 9-1 in the women’s soccer NCAA championship game. The Blue Devils made the mistake of scoring first, giving them just a brief glimmer of hope that the Tar Heel dynasty might be over. It was a very, very brief glimmer. Carolina went on to score nine straight goals, including three by Mia Hamm, to dominate the rain-soaked day and claim the program’s seventh straight (of an eventual nine straight) national title.

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Charlotte Smith’s three-pointer wins NCAA title. This shot and Flack’s home run are almost interchangeable, in terms of being one giant play that totally changed a game. Remember, the Tar Heels only trailed by two points, but Coach Sylvia Hatchell went for the win and the national championship.

2003

Roy Williams returns to Carolina. At the time Williams came back, Carolina basketball was in such a quagmire that general admission seating for the NIT had sparked genuine campus excitement. Nine-plus seasons into his tenure, the head coach has brought two national titles and three Final Fours to Chapel Hill.

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Famous UNC Alums From scientists and sports stars to actors and even a President, Carolina’s got notable alumni in every field Richard Adler, composer/lyricist Jim Beatty, first sub-four-minute indoor mile Dré Bly, NFL player Lewis Black, playwright and comedian Erskine Bowles, former White House chief of staff Frank Bruni, op-ed columnist and former chief restaurant critic at The New York Times Helene Cooper, journalist Rick Dees, radio entertainer Sarah Dessen, author Anson Dorrance, head coach for women’s soccer Clyde Edgerton, author Louise Fletcher, actress Robert F. Furchgott, Nobel Prize winner Paul Green, playwright Andy Griffith, actor Mia Hamm, Olympian and soccer star Ken Jeong (M.D.), comedian and actor Michael Jordan, NBA star Alexander Julian, fashion designer Charles Kuralt, journalist Joe Kwon, Avett Brothers cellist Sharon Lawrence, actress Jeff MacNelly, cartoonist Tift Merritt, musician Jack Palance, actor Julius Peppers, NFL player James K. Polk, U.S. president (1845-1849) Deborah Potter, journalist Jim Rash, actor and Oscar-winning screenwriter Stuart Scott, journalist John Skipper, president of ESPN Charlotte Smith, former WNBA player Lawrence Taylor, NFL player Roy Williams, coach of the men’s basketball team Thomas Wolfe, novelist

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Sunglasses

Be prepared for sunshine and Carolina blue skies in classic wayfarer shades.

Statement Necklace

Complement your look with some bright baubles.

Sundress

Whether you prefer tried-and-true blue or crisp, clean white, stay comfy and chic in a breezy dress.

Crossbody Bag

This sleek, hands-free style makes clapping and cheering at games a cinch.

Shopping Bag

No day in Chapel Hill is complete without a trip to Franklin Street and its many locally owned shops.

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A Accidental Baker flatbread crackers

Chicken Bridge Bakery breads Cliff’s Meat Market chorizo Coon Rock Farm pork tenderloin Cottage Lane Kitchen spicy pepper relish D Dogwood Hill bread and butter pickles

B Bamboo Ladies bamboo pickles Barley Labs dog treats Big Bundts & More brownie bites Big Spoon Roasters peanut cocoa butter Blakemere Company clotted cream Bloody Brando bloody mary mix Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar honey ginger white balsamic vinegar Box Turtle Bakery spelt tortillas Bracken Brae Farm herbs Brood Soda Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Krupnikas (spiced honey liqueur)

E Eco Farm olive dip Equal Measure gluten-free flour mix F Farmer’s Daughter Brand LowcountryStyle Pumpkin Preserves Firsthand Foods bratwurst G Goat Lady Dairy marinated chevre

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L Lady Edison extra fancy country ham Latta’s Egg Ranch organic eggs Lindley Mills organic N.C. bread flour Little Red Wagon mocha granola Local Cookie shortbread cookies Lunapops sea-salt caramel pop M Maple View Farm buttermilk Matthew’s Chocolates truffles Med Deli pita bread Melina’s Fresh Pasta mushroom jumbo ravioli Mystery Brewing seasonal saison N Neal’s Deli mini pastrami biscuits Nello’s Sauce Southern-Crafted Premium Marinara Norm’s Farms elderberry jam O Olifant +Castelo tropical citrus grill rub P The Pig’s bacon Plowgirl Farm honey Pluto’s Jamaican jerk sauce

H Hillsborough Cheese Company Bloomin’ Sweet Ash cheese Homeland Creamery pumpkin ice cream C Cackalacky Cheerwine Sweet Sauce Cane Creek Farm prosciutto Carolina Brewery Flagship IPA Carolina Cupboard grits Carrboro Coffee Roasters Decaf Colombia Carrburritos’ Chipotle Salsa Chapel Hill Creamery Hickory Grove cheese Chapel Hill Toffee

To be sure, check each brand’s website for the most up-to-date information, but a majority of these products can be found at Southern Season, Weaver Street Market, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, The Root Cellar, Johnny’s Gone Fishing and/ or local farmers’ markets.

If you want at-home delivery, Durham-based Bella Bean Organics (bellabeanorganics.com) has you covered. Shop the online farmers’ market – which features more than 1,000 products and is owned by Jamie DeMent and Richard Holcomb of Coon Rock Farm in Hillsborough – specializing in organic produce and artisan specialty items. Orders ($20 minimum) are requested by 5 p.m. on Friday for delivery on Tuesday or Wednesday.

I Imagine That Gluten Free blueberry corn muffins J Joe Thompson’s prawns Just Bee Apiary whiskey honey K Katie B Bakes gluten-free coconut cake Kerala Curry mild mango chutney Kipos Greek yogurt

R Rawclates Raw Chocolates chai bar with turmeric caramel S Sari Sari Sweets caramel pecan sticky bun Sleepy Creek Seafood’s Captain Phil’s Firecracker Seafood Spread Slim on Soup sweet potato peanut soup Southern Season almond chicken salad Starrlight Mead

Sunshine Lavender Farm culinary lavender Sweet Neecy spice cake mix Sweetwater Pecan Orchards natural pecan halves T Tar Heel Creamery espresso cookie ice cream Tempeh Girl tempeh The Root Cellar’s seven-pepper jelly This & That Jam beet jam Tonya’s Cookies pecan crisp cookies TOPO Organic Carolina Whiskey Moonshine Two Chicks Farm kimchi V Village Baker cinnamon bread Vimala’s Curryblossom Café cardamom brownies W Weaver Street Market’s Carrboro energy bar White Whale’s Auntie’s Old Fashioned bourbon cocktail mixer Will’s Wild Herbs sassafras Y Yawp! Naked Nutrition Bar Z Zapples gourmet apple chips Zing Gourmet Sauce by Capsicana

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eople around here take shopping and eating local seriously, which is why there are nearly a dozen farmers’ markets in Orange, Chatham and Durham counties. Each market has a personality of its own, but there will always be a plethora of seasonal vegetables and fruits, cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, meats, jams, honey and baked goods available. Supporting local farmers has never been easy, or tasted so good!

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Orange County

Hillsborough Farmers’ Market Home Depot parking lot, Hampton Point Blvd. & N.C. 86, Hillsborough Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Oct.); Wednesdays, 4-7pm (May-Oct.); Saturdays, 10am-noon (Nov.-March) hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org teamhfm@yahoo.com

Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Chatham County Fairgrounds, 191 Fairgrounds Rd., Pittsboro Thursdays, 3:30-6:30pm (April-Nov.) pittsborofarmersmarket.org pittsborofarmersmarket@embarqmail.com

Southern Village Farmers’ Market Market St. & Aberdeen St., Chapel Hill Thursdays, 3:30-6:30pm (May-Oct.) svfarmersmarket.com bev@bpropnc.com

Durham Farmers’ Market Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Nov.), 10am-noon, (Dec.-March); Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30pm, (mid-April-mid-Oct.) 919-667-3099 durhamfarmersmarket.com info@durhamfarmersmarket.com

Carrboro Farmers’ Market 301 W. Main St., Carrboro Saturdays, 7am-noon (April-Oct.), 9am-noon (Nov.-March); Wednesdays, 3-6pm (April-Nov.) 919-280-3326 carrborofarmersmarket.com carrboromarket@gmail.com Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Nov.), 9am-noon (Dec.-March); Tuesdays, 3-6pm (April-Nov.) 919-533-9496 thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com farmersoforange@gmail.com Eno River Farmers’ Market E. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Oct.); Saturdays, 10am-noon (Nov.-March) enoriverfarmersmarket.com enoriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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Wild Food + Herb Market 301 W. Main St., Carrboro Sundays, 1-4pm (March-Nov.) theabundancefoundation.org/ wild-food-herb-market wildfoodandherb@gmail.com

Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro Saturdays, 8am-1pm (April-Oct.), 10am-1pm (Nov.-Jan.) 919-704-0549 chathammillsfarmersmarket.com cmfmmanager@gmail.com Fearrington Village Farmers’ Market 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro Tuesdays, 4-6pm (April-Thanksgiving) 919-542-2121 fearrington.com/farm-gardens-history/ farmers-market

Durham County

South Durham Farmers’ Market 5410 N.C. 55 & Sedwick, Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, Durham Saturdays, 8am-noon (April-Oct.), 9am-noon (Nov.-March); Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30pm (April-Oct.) southdurhamfarmersmarket.org

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101 South Columbia Street, just south of Franklin, downtown Chapel Hill Wednesday through Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 1-5pm Please visit the ACKLANDMUSEUMSTORE on the corner of Franklin & Columbia, downtown Chapel Hill.

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Art from the Ackland’s collection (clockwise from top right): Unidentified artist, Indian, Gandhara region: The Offering of the Four Bowls to Buddha, second century, Gift of Clara T. and Gilbert J. Yager and Ackland Fund; Bucci Painter, Greek, Attic, 6th century B .C.: Greek Neck Amphora with Apollo, Leto, and Artemis, c. 540-530 BCE, Ackland Fund; Hung Liu, American, born in China, 1948: Peaches, 2002, Ackland Fund, © 2002 Hung Liu; Camille Pissarro, French, 1831-1903: The Banks of the Oise, Near Pontoise, 1876, Ackland Fund; Marc Swanson, American, born 1969: Untitled (Looking Back Buck), 2004, Ackland Fund, © 2004 Marc Swanson.

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East Franklin Street Downtown Artisan Pizza Kitchen Sand­wiches, hamburgers, pizza. 153 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9119 Bandido’s Mexican Cafe Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 159-1/2 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-5048 BUNS Serves gourmet burgers, fries and shakes made from fresh ingredients; beer and wine only.

107 N. Columbia St.; 919-240-4746; bunsofchapelhill.com Carolina Coffee Shop The mainstay serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 138 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-6875 Chopsticks & More Chicken wings, hot bowls.

163 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-5277 Cosmic Cantina Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos. 128 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-3955 Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8230 Kurama Sushi & Noodle Dumplings, salads, noodle dishes. 105 N. Columbia St.; 919-968-4747

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Linda’s Bar & Grill Local beer, sweet potato tots, cheese fries, burgers.

203 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-6663

Time-Out Southern comfort food 24 hours a day. 201 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2425

McAlister’s Deli Sandwiches, wraps, baked pota­toes, soups. 205 E. Franklin St.; 919-969-1102

Top of the Hill Our only local distillery also offers beers and American food; all ABC permits; outdoor dining.. 100 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-8676;

Mei Asian Noodles, soups, fried rice.

143 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8409 R&R Grill Spicy wings, kabobs, flatbread pizza, New York strip.

137 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-4411 SPANKY’S A Chapel Hill institution since 1977, the American bar and grill serves hamburgers, brown sugar baby back ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue; all ABC permits.

101 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com Sugarland Cupcakes, gelato, pastries.

140 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-2100 Sutton’s Drug Store Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast, milk shakes. 159 E. Franklin St.; 919-942-5161 SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt Choose your own yogurt and toppings.

105 E. Franklin St.; 919-537-8616

Top this! Roast Beef, Burgers and More Build-your-own sandwiches.

161 E. Franklin St.; 919-240-7160 Tru Deli and Wine Sandwiches and wine.

114 Henderson St.; 919-240-7755 Waffle House Breakfast 24 hours a day.

127 E. Franklin St.; 919-960-6770 Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe Breakfast waffles, pancakes, eggs. 173 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-9192 West Franklin Street Al’s Burger Shack Gourmet burgers and fries with local ingredients.

516 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7659 411 WEST The menu – including fresh pasta, seafood and pizzas – is inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, with a healthy California twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 411 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2782; 411west.com

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Bread and Butter Bread, cinnamon rolls, desserts. 503 W. Rosemary St.; 919-960-5998 BREADMEN’S A variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads and grilled meat, as well as daily soup and casserole specials. Breakfast served all day; vegetarian options; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 324 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-7110; breadmens.com Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state; all ABC permits.

460 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-1800 CAROLINA CROSSROADS AT THE CAROLINA INN New American cuisine and seasonal specialties; all ABC permits. 211 Pittsboro St.; 919-918-2777; carolinainn.com Chipotle Mexican Grill Burritos, que­sa­dillas, salads. 301 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-2091 Cholanad Contemporary South Indian cuisine, all ABC permits.

308 W. Franklin St.; 800-246-5262 Crook’s Corner Southern classics.

610 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-7643 Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub Burgers, beer, Irish whiskey. 206 W. Franklin St.; For Special 919-240-4560

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Gigi’s Cupcakes Specialty cupcakes in unique flavors. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-8010 Guru India Tandoori, thali, curry.

508-A W. Franklin St.; 919-942-8201

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ELAINE’S ON FRANKLIN Fine regional American cuisine, made with the freshest local ingredients; all ABC permits.

454 W. Franklin St.; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com

454 W. FRANKLIN ST. • CHAPEL HILL 960.2770 • www.elainesonfranklin.com

Silver Medal: Best Restaurants of 2011, News & Observer

KALAMAKI Simple, well-prepared Greek street food dishes and salads; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-240-7354; kalamakichapelhill.com

KIPOS Greek cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-425-0760; kiposgreektaverna.com La Residence French-inspired cuisine made from fresh ingredients; all ABC permits; outdoor dining. 202 W. Rosemary St.; 919-967-2506

Lantern Restaurant Pan-Asian cuisine.

423 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-8846 Lime & Basil Vietnamese fare.

200 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-5055 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Freshly prepared Mexican food. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-904-7270 Los Potrillos Taquitos, quesadillas, enchiladas.

220 W. Rosemary St.; 919-932-4301 Mellow Mushroom Classic Southern pizza.

310 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-1941 MAMA DIP’S KITCHEN Traditional Southern specialties, including a country breakfast and lunch and dinner classics like fried chicken and Brunswick stew; outdoor dining; beer and wine only.

408 W. Rosemary St.; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com

MEDITERRANEAN DELI Offers healthy vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree options as well as delicious meats from the grill; beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 410 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-2666; mediterraneandeli.com Merritt’s Store & Grill Sandwiches, breakfast biscuits, burgers.

1009 S. Columbia St.; 919-942-4897 Mina’s Homemade Italian deli and entrée options. 401 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9619 Mint North Indian subz korma and chicken jalfrezi. 504 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-6188 Noodles & Company Asian, Mediterranean, American noodles. 214 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7320 Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Deep-dish pizza, calzones, salads and beer.

140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9150 Panera Bread Sandwiches, soups, salads, breads, pastries. 213 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-9189 Sandwhich Hot and cold specialty sandwiches and burgers. 407 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-2114 Spicy 9 Sushi, Thai curries, bibimbap and other Asian entrees. 140 W. Franklin St.; 919-903-9335 Talulla’s Authentic Turkish cuisine, including Mercimek soup, grilled whole fish and eggplant musakka; all ABC permits. 456 W. Franklin St.; 919-933-1177 Vespa Italian and Mediterranean fare.

306 W. Franklin St.; 919-969-6600 Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe Traditional Indian tandoori and thali, as well as inventive twists and a BBQ plate; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 431 W. Franklin St.; 919-929-3833

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West End Wine Bar Pastries, light tapas, 100 wines. 450 W. Franklin St.; 919-967-7599 YOGURT PUMP Since 1982, YoPo has served up frozen yogurt treats and shakes with unique flavors like mocha java and red velvet. Non-fat, low-fat and no sugar added available.

106 W. Franklin St.; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com Village Plaza/East Franklin Street/Shops at Eastgate 35 Cafe Buffet for lunch and dinner.

1704 E. Franklin St.; 919-968-3488 Bailey’s Pub & Grille Sports bar with pub food. 1722 N. Fordham Blvd. (Rams Plaza); 919-918-1005 CAFFE DRIADE Carrboro Coffee, bowl-sized lattes, local baked goods, beer and wine in a secluded, wooded setting.

1215-A E. Franklin St.; 919-942-2333 Carolina 1663 Contemporary Southern cuisine at the Sheraton. 1 Europa Dr.; 919-969-2157 EVOS Health-conscious fast food.

Shops at Eastgate; 919-929-5867 IL PALIO RISTORANTE AT THE SIENA HOTEL North Carolina’s only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant; all ABC permits; outdoor dining.

1505 E. Franklin St.; 919-918-2545 La Hacienda Burritos, salads, quesadillas, tacos.

1813 N. Fordham Blvd.; 919-967-0207 The Loop Pizza Grill Pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers. Shops at Eastgate; 919-969-7112 Market Street CoffeeHouse Locally sourced coffee, pastries and more.

227 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-8993; Min Ga Korean cuisine featuring grilled fish, pan fries, hot pot and noodles; beer and wine only. 116 Old Durham Rd.; 919-933-1773 Mixed Casual Korean Bistro Specializes in bibimbap, customizable bowls of rice, meat, vegetables and sauce; outdoor dining; beer and wine only.

1404 E. Franklin St.; 919-929-0047 Monterrey Traditional Mexican cuisine.

237 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-969-8750 Penguin’s Cafe Salad bar, hot bar, sandwiches. Whole Foods Market, 81 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-968-1983 Olio & Aceto Breakfast and lunch options inspired by Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar products.

400 S. Elliott Rd.; 919-903-8958

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SQUID’S The menu of fresh seafood options includes wood-grilled fillets, live Maine lobster, fried seafood and oysters; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd. (15-501); 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen Drive-through with biscuits, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs.

1305 E. Franklin St.; 919-933-1324 Sup Dogs Creative hot dogs and sides like jalapeño popper tots and funnel cake sticks.

107 E. Franklin St.; 919-903-9566 Tandoor Traditional Indian cuisine, vegan options. 1301 E. Franklin St.; 919-967-6622 Twisted Noodles Thai noodle soups, pan-fried noodles. Shops at Eastgate; 919-933-9933 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Airport Road) KITCHEN Bistro-style dining with a seasonal menu that always includes mussels; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 764 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-537-8167; kitchenchapelhill.com

THE ROOT CELLAR (FORMERLY FOSTER’S MARKET) Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more; beer and wine only; outdoor dining. 750 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-489-3944; rootcellarchapelhill.com Hunam Chinese Cantonese cuisine.

790 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-967-6133 Lucha Tigre Latin-Asian cuisine and sake tequila bar. 746 MLK Jr. Blvd.; 919-904-7326 Pop’s Pizzeria Pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta. 1822 MLK Jr. Blvd.; (919) 932-1040 Sal’s Ristorante 2 Pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches. 2811 Homestead Rd.; 919-932-5125 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Local coffee, ice cream, pastries and sandwiches. 2805 Homestead Rd.; 919-960-6247 Meadowmont Village Area Brixx Pizza Specialty pizzas such as pimento cheese and Mexican; all ABC permits; outdoor seating. 501 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1942 Cafe Carolina & Bakery Salads, sandwiches, breakfast. 601 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-945-8811

Courtyard Cafe Steaks, sandwiches, chicken salads. Courtyard Marriott; 919-883-0700 Firehouse Subs Hot and cold subs with steamed meats and cheeses and generous toppings. 603 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-969-4212 Five Guys Hand-formed burgers and fresh-cut fries. 407 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-942-1515 Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream, pastries and hot dogs. 503 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-929-1667 [ONE] Fine dining with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. 100 Meadowmont Village Circle; 919-537-8207 Southern Village La Vita Dolce Pastries, sorbet, gelato.

610 Market St.; 919-968-1635 Merlion Singapore cuisine, roti prata, chicken curry, nasi lemak. 410 Market St.; 919-933-1188 Pazzo! Italian cuisine, take-out pizza.

700 Market St.; 919-929-9984 Town Hall Grill Sandwiches, steak, seafood. 410 Market St.; 919-960-8696 Tutti Frutti Frozen yogurt with topping bar.

700 Market St.; 919-929-6333 Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

716 Market St.; 919-929-2009

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University Mall Alfredo’s Pizzas, calzones, salads, subs, pastas, desserts; outdoor dining; beer and wine only. 919-968-3424 CITY KITCHEN Wholesome American fare with a sophisticated twist; outdoor dining; all ABC permits.

201 S. Estes Dr., University Mall; 919-928-8200; citykitchenchapelhill.com Red Bowl Sushi, bento boxes.

919-918-7888 VILLAGE BURGERS Gourmet burgers, including options from lentils to chicken, with sides like sweet potato fries and tater tots. 201 S. Estes Dr., University Mall; 919-2404008; villageburgerchapelhill.com

WEATHERVANE Shrimp and at Southern Season grits, sweet potato • Lunch • Dinner Breakfast fries and other gourmet takes on classic Weekend Brunch Southern flavors; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 919-929-9466; southernseason.com/weathervane

Timberlyne Area Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue.

6203 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-942-7576 Farm House Steaks, salads, potatoes.

6004 Millhouse Rd. (N.C. 86 N.); 919-929-5727 Joe Van Gogh Coffee and pastries.

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-967-2002 Margaret’s Cantina Creative Mexican appetizers and entrees, sandwiches, burgers and vegetarian options. 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-942-4745 Oishii Sushi Bar Specialty rolls, teriyaki, stir-fry, sushi. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-7002 The Pig Barbecue, fried tofu, collards.

630 Weaver Dairy Rd.; 919-942-1133 Queen of Sheba Ethiopian cuisine.

Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-932-4986 Sage Cafe Vegetarian fare. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-968-9266 Yopop Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt and toppings. Timberlyne Shopping Center; 919-537-8229 N.C. 54 East/Raleigh Road Amante Gourmet Pizza Specialty pizzas and create-your-own pizzas are available. 6209-B Falconbridge Rd.; 919-493-0904

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BIN 54 Steaks, seafood and other fine American food. Everything - including breads and desserts - is made entirely in-house; all ABC permits.

Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-9691155; bin54chapelhill.com Nantucket Grill & Bar Clam chowder, lobster rolls. 5925 Farrington Rd.; 919-402-0077 Elements Cuisine that combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques; outdoor dining.

2110 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8780 jujube Eclectic, modern cuisine inspired by the classic flavors of China and Vietnam; outdoor dining;. Glen Lennox Shopping Center; 919-960-0555 RAAGA Authentic Indian delicacies like curry and masala served in an intimate setting; all ABC permits.

3140 Environ Way, East 54; 919-240-7490; raagachapelhill.com Thai Palace Soup, curries, pad thai.

Glenwood Square Shopping Center; 919-967-5805

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Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Burgers, salads and sandwiches in a sports-friendly atmosphere. 1118 Environ Way, East 54; 919-537-8404 Governors Club Bean & Barrel Coffee shop, bar, grill.

50100 Governors Dr.; 919-967-9990 Ciao Bella Pizzeria Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches. 1718 Farrington Point Rd.; 919-932-4440 Igloo Organic Frozen Yogurt Make-your-own yogurt with toppings.

50221 Governors Dr.; 919-929-4922 Tarantini Italian cuisine. 50160 Governors Dr. (Governors Village); 919-942-4240

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Armadillo Grill Tex-Mex burritos, en­chiladas, tacos, nachos. 120 E. Main St.; 919-929-4669 Bella’s International Cuisine Family-style dining with international options from beef stroganoff to steak au poivre. 360 E. Main St.; 919-903-9963 Carrburritos Burritos, tacos, nachos and margaritas made from fresh ingredients.

711 W. Rosemary St.; 919-933-8226 GLASSHALFULL Mediterraneaninspired food and wine; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 106 S. Greensboro St.; 919-967-9784; glasshalfullcarrboro.com Gourmet Kingdom Sichuan cuisine.

301 E. Main St.; 919-932-7222

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ACME FOOD & BEVERAGE CO. Soups, salads, seafood and entrees with a Southern touch; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 110 E. Main St.; 919-929-2263; acmecarrboro.com Akai Hana Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura and teriyaki. 206 W. Main St.; 919-942-6848 Amante Gourmet Pizza Create-yourown pizzas. 300 E. Main St.; 919-929-3330

Taste of the South

Porch Dining

Voted Best Comfort Food/Southern Food!

Meats • Chicken • BBQ/Ribs Chicken & Dumplings • Vegetables • Casserole Brunswick Stew Gumbo Breakfast items include Pork Chops • Chicken & Gravy • Catfish Salmon Cakes • Fried Green Tomatoes Sweet Potato Pancakes & Biscuits

Mama Dip’s Kitchen

408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill

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Hickory Tavern Burgers, sandwiches and build-your-own salads. 370-110 E. Main St.; 919-942-7417 Jessee’s Breakfast and lunch served all day, house-roasted espresso and coffees.

401 E. Main St.; 919-929-0445 Milltown Pub fare. 307 E. Main St.; 919-968-2460 Neal’s Deli Traditional deli fare.

100-C E. Main St.; 919-967-2185

Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream Locally sourced coffee, ice cream and pastries; outdoor dining.

100 E. Weaver St.; 919-960-6776 OPEN EYE CAFE Locally roasted Carrboro Coffee and espresso, tea, European pastries, beer and wine; outdoor seating; beer and wine only. 101 S. Greensboro St.; 919-968-9410; openeyecafe.com Provence Southern French cuisine.

203 W. Weaver St.; 919-967-5008 Spotted Dog Appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts. 111 E. Main St.; 919-933-1117 Southern Rail Bar food and more upscale nightly specials. 201-C E. Main St.; 919-967-1967 Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom Specialty import beers on tap and traditional pub fare. 102 E. Main St.; 919-929-6881 Steel String Brewery Craft beer and bluegrass music. 106-A S. Greensboro St.; 919-240-7215 Carr Mill Mall Carrboro Pizza Oven Pizza, calzones.

919-904-7336 Elmo’s Diner Diner breakfast, lunch, dinner. 919-929-2909 Oasis Organic coffee, tea, beer and wine.

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VENABLE ROTISSERIE BISTRO Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits.

200 N. Greensboro St., Carr Mill Mall; 919-904-7160 Weaver Street Market Hot bar and salad bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

919-929-0010 N.C. 54 West/Carrboro Plaza Anna Maria’s Pizzeria Italian cuisine.

Carrboro Plaza; 919-929-1877 Fiesta Grill Burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. 3307 N.C. 54 W.; 919-928-9002

The Fearrington Granary Small plates, burgers, grill options. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121 The Fearrington House Fine-dining French cuisine. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121 Downtown Chatham Marketplace Sandwiches, pastries, baked goods. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-2643 The City Tap Classic bar food.

89 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0562 OAKLEAF Farm-to-table menu specializing to table dining inSophisticated Frenchfarmand Italian cuisine; all ABC in Pittsboro’s renovated, historic Chatham Mills.Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6303; permits.

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THE PHOENIX BAKERY Small-batch and seasonal baked goods and specialty cakes made using local ingredients, including free-range eggs and organic flour. 84 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-4452 S&T Soda Shoppe Soda fountain, American fare. 85 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-0007 Small B&B Cafe Pancakes, quiche, sandwiches and soups. 219 East St.; 919-537-1909 Virlie’s Grill Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches. 58 Hillsboro St.; 919-542-0376 STARRLIGHT MEAD Tastings of honey wines and honey. 480 Hillsboro St.; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com

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Cole Park Plaza/U.S. 15-501/ Fearrington Village Allen & Son Barbecue N.C. barbecue.

5650 U.S 15-501; 919-542-2294 Carolina Brewery The fifth-oldest brewery in the state. 120 Lowes Dr.; 919-545-2330 The Goat Panini, meats, cheeses, pastries.

Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717

Downtown Carrboro’s own optimistiC rEstaUrant, winE bar, & winE shop There’s always a reason to celebrate at Glasshalfull!

Come relax in our

PITTSBORO ROADHOUSE & GENERAL STORE Hearty American entrees, Lunch • Dinner burgers and salads; Saturday Brunch • Bar outdoor dining; all ABC 2012 Best Restaurant the Triangle permits.

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Elizabeth’s Pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, www.oakleafnc.com pasta. 160 Hillsboro St.; 919-545-9292

tasting room, the perfect place to sit, sip, savor, and learn about the art of honey wine.

Located in the Heart of Pittsboro at Chatham Mills

FOOD, FAST Embark on a one-meal staycation by ordering Chapel Hill’s version of room service: food delivery. Within an hour of placing your order online, Takeout Central will bring you a meal form a wide array of local eateries, from ethnic choices to a good ‘ol burger and fries. Visit takeoutcentral.com or call 919-942-7678 for a list of available menus.

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Modern Life Deli & Drinks New York bagels, sandwiches, coffee. 46 Sanford Rd.; 919-533-6883

Sophisticated farm to table dining in Pittsboro’s renovated, historic Chatham Mills.

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Lunch • Dinner Saturday Brunch • Bar

The newest addition to our restaurant family…in RTP

2013 Triangle’s Best Restaurants Serving Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat 5-10 pm Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 • Wine shop opens at 11 am 106 South Greensboro Street Carrboro, NC 27510 919.967.9784 • www.glasshalfull.net

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LEED-Designed Restaurant 5416 Page Road, Durham • 919.908.8900 Lunch Mon-Fri • Dinner Mon-Sat pageroadgrill.com

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Russell’s Steakhouse Steaks, chicken, burgers. 378 S. Churton St.; 919-241-4902

Antonia’s Italian cuisine. 101 N. Churton St.; 919-643-7722;

Saratoga Grill New England-style cuisine, including clam chowder, honey almond salmon and homemade scones; 108 S. Churton St.; 919-732-2214

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Village Diner Southern diner, buffet.

600 W. King St.; 919-732-7032

Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com

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Gulf Rim Cafe Seafood, Mexican fare.

111 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0040 Hot Tin Roof Games and specialty cocktails; 115 W. Margaret Ln.; 919-296-9113 LaPlace Cajun cuisine, including house-made sausages. 111 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0041 MAPLE VIEW FARM COUNTRY STORE Homemade ice cream and milk and all of their delicious combinations, from sundaes to milkshakes; outdoor dining.

6900 Rocky Ridge Rd.; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com Panciuto Southern Italian cuisine.

110 S. Churton St.; 919-732-6261 RADIUS PIZZERIA & PUB Daily-changing entrees, pizzas, salads and sandwiches; outdoor dining; all ABC permits. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net

Vintage Revival Tea Room Tea and scones. 125 E. King St.; 919-644-8000 Weaver Street Market Hot bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 228 S. Churton St.; 919-245-5050 Wooden Nickel Pub Pub fare.

105 N. Churton St.; 919-643-2223 YUM Made-from-scratch gelatos (with flavors like maple syrup walnut and chocolate bourbon pecan pie), crepes, baked goods and sorbets. 112 N. Churton St.; 919-316-9013; yumdesserts.net Churton Grove Vinny’s Italian Grill New York-style pizza, subs and pasta dishes. 133 N. Scots­wood Blvd.; 919-732-9219

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blu seafood and bar Upscale seafood restaurant featuring innovative regional classics. 2002 Hillsborough Road; 919-286-9777; bluseafoodandbar.com The Cupcake Bar Cocktail- and beverageinspired cupcakes alongside Joe Van Gogh coffee, milk shakes and other sweet treats.

Menu rotates daily. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-816-2905; cupcakebarbakery.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine (with a breakfast menu!). 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-965-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com

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Gregoria’s Cuban Steakhouse The reincarnation of Gregoria’s Kitchen offers high quality, fresh and flavorful Cuban dishes. 2701 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-973-2717; gregoriassteakhouse.com

Northgate Mall Food court includes C&H Cafeteria, Pan Pan Diner, Randy’s Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, Baja Shack, Jake’s Wayback Burgers, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and more. 1058 W. Club Blvd.; 919-286-4400; northgatemall.com

Guglhupf Bakery, Café and Restaurant German-inspired cuisine and artisinal bakery.

2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-4012600; guglhupf.com

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

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southerninspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22kitchenandbar.com The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop Scratchmade 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 The Mad Popper A gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory, from birthday cake to dill pickle. 105 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com Mez Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com

Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from house-made soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like monkfish tangine, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and a vegetable caponata made with quinoa. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com Pops Casual trattoria-style Italian fare with a seasonally rotating menu. 605 W. Main St.; 919-956-7677; pops-durham.com Primal Food & Spirits Wood-fired local meat dishes with seasonal sides and craft cocktails. 202 W. N.C. 54; 919-248-3000; primalfoodandspirits.com

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Revolution Contemporary global cuisine featuring local ingredients. Extensive wine list. Now serving lunch. 107 W. Main St.; 919-956-9999; revolutionrestaurant.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Classic Asian entrees, like hibachi dinners and curry dishes, an extensive sushi bar and specialty cocktails. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Café 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 Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood that is delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a simple, straightforward manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spartacus Restaurant Contemporary Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Outdoor dining available. 4139 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-2848; spartacusrestaurant.com Watts Grocery Seasonal contemporary American cooking using local ingredients.

1116 Broad St.; 919-416-5040; wattsgrocery.com

FOR RECIPES, RESTAURANT NEWS AND FULL DINING GUIDE WITH MAP! GO TO WWW.CHAPELHILLMAGAZINE.COM

TEL: 919.933.1551 FAX: 919.933.1557

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Cliff Collins has owned Cliff’s Meat Market in Carrboro for more than four decades. His friends and customers are one and the same, including Tommy Thompson of Chapel Hill.

A Foodie Paradise

Getting to know our farmers, eating seasonally and just appreciating a really solid meal – it’s the Triangle way

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chef obsession with local ingredients was called a national restaurant trend in 2014, but in Chapel Hill, there’s nothing new or trendy about it.

It’s just our way of life.

Here, chefs have their favorite farmer on speed dial. The farmer – more rock star than invisible supplier – brings a boxedup surprise to a chef’s kitchen door, and the contents inspire an outside-of-the-box nightly special by sundown four hours later.

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would certainly be easier for them to single out the rare ingredient they are using that is not local.

But the relationship would mean nothing without the consumer. This area’s educated and sophisticated population demands a stellar experience delivered to them by the food industry’s finest. Diners here have a favorite restaurant, a favorite chef, a favorite bartender, a favorite host, a favorite server – and yes – a favorite farmer and farmers’ market.

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Each player inside the trifecta is equally important. A beautiful, ripe tomato would not exist without the farmer and his operation. It would be squandered were it not for the appreciative chef to treat it with its deserved respect, creating a dish in which the flavors emerge bright and clean. And without a discerning diner – one educated on seasonality and open-minded about cooking methods who is willing to pay extra for the satisfaction of biting into a tomato that hasn’t been traveling across the country in the back of truck for a number of days – those plated efforts would be in vain.

It’s sometimes easy to take our food scene for granted or to even wonder if it’s overly praised. How much can we wax poetic, after all, about a perfectly cooked shrimp or an

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innovative play on pork and beans? At the end of the day, it’s just food. Man has been eating since the beginning. A meal on a table – no matter how exceptional – is not a miracle.

And then – then we find ourselves on the interstate, traveling through nearby wastelands of chain restaurants – Cracker Barrels, Ruby Tuesdays, IHOPs and the like on every corner. We think: “Oh, how I love Chapel Hill, where even my neighborhood burger joint shops the farmers’ market and changes the menu daily.”

We hurry home, anxious to make a dinner reservation in our first hours back, but overwhelmed – in a good way – by the many tremendous options. Is it the kind of night that calls for Crook’s Corner’s comforting shrimp and grits, even though we’ve probably had that dish four dozen times in the past five years? Or is a more adventurous evening, trying out the area’s newest sushi spot, in store?

It all can be found here. Barbecue made by the same man who was smoking pig when our parents were just infants. Flaky biscuits fresh from the oven, served by someone who looks an awful lot like our grandma.

Cuisine from the future served on a white tablecloth, prepared by disciplined chefs who have trained with the big guns in New York and Napa Valley. Ethnic restaurants so authentic that they transport us thousands of miles, no passport required. Eateries that should be reserved for special occasions like birthdays, graduations and anniversaries; and, others, meant to be enjoyed twice a week, even if we do always order the same thing.

Our food is progressive but unassuming, cerebral but simple, well executed but effortless.

It all has one thing in common: The quality is top notch, thanks to our winning formula. Incredible farmers plus hugely

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ABOVE The Crunkleton, right across the street from The Franklin Hotel, specializes in craft cocktails. Always ask about seasonal offerings, such as the wintertime Bourbon Bramble made with Four Roses, cherry paste, lemon, orange blossom water and pimento bitters. BELOW A fresh feast of a plate from Mediterranean Deli on Franklin Street.

talented chefs with a real sense of place plus a judicious, refined population of restaurant goers to sustain the industry equals a winning foodie environment. It’s why we’re drawing the attention of national publications on the regular.

As good as it already is, our food just

keeps getting better. We’ve come so far: Let’s not forget to humbly acknowledge that our zip codes were, just a few decades ago, the lands of greasy spoons and subpar pizza joints before pioneers like Bill Neal intervened. But the future is looking even brighter as the interest in food grows, and as students of cuisine are becoming the ubiquitous masters of it. More people want to farm. More people want to make craft beer, wine and liquor. More people want to bake breads, cupcakes and pies. More people want to butcher grass-fed beef. More people are launching food product lines – from toffee and coffee to peanut butter – all made right here in culinary incubators before being shipped around the world.

And driving the entire movement is the fact that more of us want to eat well, whether we define that as organic or biodynamic, rustic or upscale, calorieconscious or gut-busting. It’s not just the farmers and chefs having a moment – the foodie is in his prime as throngs are joining the cause every day. Each cocktail party’s conversation revolves around food. “Where should I take my LA friend to eat – I want to blow his mind – when he visits next week?”

“Are you for or against food trucks?” “Have you ever gone vegan?” “What’s your favorite local beer?” We discuss food the way we used to chew on the topics of real estate, sports, politics.

Sometimes, we have to pinch ourselves: How did this happen? How do we deserve this? We have the gastronomical opportunities of a big city without the insane traffic, exorbitant cost of living and unfriendly population.

But brief, unnecessary moments of guilt quickly subside. When we bite into that next perfect morsel – it’s never far away – we are overcome with a single thought: Food this good deserves to be appreciated.

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Don’t leave town without ‘em their already excellent fried chicken to the next level of deliciousness by smothering it in scrumptious brown gravy. The hard part comes when choosing two sides, although the mashed potatoes and gravy – because there’s no such thing as too much gravy – and greens are always a winning combination. Complete the meal with an order of fried green tomatoes for the table and leave with a belly full of comforting goodness.

Mama Dip’s Chicken and Gravy

Breadmen’s Belgian Waffle

To most born and bred Chapel Hillians, Mama Dip’s tastes like home. But nostalgia aside, there is a reason Mama’s has remained a mainstay over the past 35-plus years: It is darn good. The chicken and gravy takes

Remember those old commercials touting a cereal’s ability to stay crunchy in milk? Well, substitute “waffle” for “cereal” and “syrup” for “milk” and you’ll have a good idea what makes Breadmen’s Belgian waffle so popular. How

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does it retain that structural integrity while flooded with the sweet stuff? Who knows.

And, really, who cares? Chapel Hillians haven’t spent these past decades pondering that question. They’ve simply enjoyed the end result – a perfectly cooked, crunchy-but-soft staple of the breakfast scene. (If you’re feeling ambitious, order the Belgian Breadmen, which adds eggs, bacon and sausage.)

Merritt’s Store and Grill’s BLT At Merritt’s, a line forms outside the tiny kitchen every day, and three customers to one go for the famous BLT. The hardest decision may be how many layers to choose. A single layer has four slices of bacon, a double has six and a triple has nine. Yes, nine slices of thick bacon. Mmmmm. There’s no secret formula to this BLT, just vine ripe tomatoes (which come from local growers in the summer), green leaf lettuce, salt, pepper and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread (or choose another type of bread, if you prefer). Heed our advice on your way out the door: You need napkins. Messiness never tasted so good. 

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Time-Out’s Chicken and Cheddar Biscuit It’s best known as late-night fare, but there’s really no wrong time for Time-Out’s chicken and cheddar biscuit.

It’s a big square biscuit that’s fall-apart soft and loaded simply with a fried chicken breast and a slice of cheese. (Note: Chomp carefully. There’s usually a small bone in that breast, which is chopped right off the wing while you watch.) It’s salty and Southern, a favorite of both longtime Chapel Hillians and newcomers. Even UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham made this biscuit his first meal in town when he got hired.

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Sutton’s Oreo Milkshake

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Sutton’s has been a staple on Franklin Street since 1923, hinted to by the hundreds of vintage photographs of smiling diners plastered to its walls. In fact, when you stop in for lunch, you’re likely to spot a group of UNC athletes or actor Rob Lowe (see page 62) huddled in a booth. You might have to wait in line for a seat at the counter, but once you’re there, order a hot dog and one of these classic Oreo milk shakes.

Served in a simple Styrofoam cup, the milk shake has no unnecessary frills – just thick, creamy consistency and sweet, satisfying flavor.

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Crook’s Corner’s Shrimp and Grits

Some tips for eating at Chapel Hill’s own temple of ‘cue: Go to the N.C. 86 location (Some say the meat’s smokiest here, but the main reason is the cozier atmosphere.) Avoid the lunch rush if you’ve got somewhere to be anytime soon. Order the chopped pork sandwich. Made with pork shoulder smoked with hickory wood that owner Keith Allen chops himself, it’s some of the most tender, smokiest, most flavorful ‘cue in the state. Douse your barbecue with a heavy dose of Allen & Son’s own vinegar sauce. Always finish with the peanut butter icebox pie.

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Crook’s Corner is much more than just a restaurant with a pig on its roof: The iconic Chapel Hill eatery is known for being the birthplace of shrimp and grits. Before the late Bill Neal received attention from The New York Times for his delicious recipe, most restaurants reserved the Southern dish for breakfast menus only. Today, Chef Bill Smith continues to serve the wildly popular dish, which contains succulent, lightly browned shrimp served over hot cheese grits with a few crumbles of bacon, sliced mushrooms and scallions, and a lemon wedge on the side. You’ll try it the first time just to say you’ve had it – but you’ll order it again and again because it’s simply the best.

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Hungry for More?

For food-centric entertainment anytime, check out the following venues and organizations Southern Season

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Peppers are in plentiful supply at the Pepper Festival, held every fall in the Briar Chapel neighborhood, just south of Chapel Hill.

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A destination for shoppers seeking specialty food and gifts, the Chapel Hill retailer is also known for its restaurant (The Weathervane), cooking school, food demonstrations, book signings and wine tastings.

CHOP – Culinary Historians of the Piedmont chopnc.com The Chapel Hill-based organization centers around people with an interest in food and its history. The group meets on the third Wednesday night of every month at Flyleaf Books, and the gatherings usually include a presentation by a food writer, cookbook author or chef.

Triangle Food Tours

If you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss these magnificent excuses to sip, savor and socialize

trianglefoodtour.com A fun, casual yet educational way to sample the sights, sounds and flavors from a cross section of locally owned and enthusiastically operated restaurants in the walkable downtown areas of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham and Cary.

Triangle Restaurant Week Every January & June

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

trirestaurantweek.com During this weeklong celebration of culinary excellence, participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, creating a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine.

Piedmont Farm Tour April carolinafarmstewards.org/pft Load up a car with your friends and family, choose the farms you’d like to visit and get out in the countryside for self-guided tours.

Farm to Fork Picnic June farmtoforknc.com Chefs and farms partner to create exclusively local food pairings under a tent at the W.C. Breeze Family Farm in Orange County.

Fire in the Triangle July through August competitiondining.com Each evening, two restaurants battle it out side by side in a single elimination, blind dinner format. Ticket holders get to savor a six-course menu (three courses from each chef without

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knowing whose food you’re tasting) created around a “mystery” North Carolina ingredient that is revealed to the chefs on the day of their battle. Diners vote to determine who moves on to the next round of competition.

Pepper Festival October abundancefoundation.org At Briar Chapel – a neighborhood south of Chapel Hill – taste an abundance of pepperthemed dishes and drinks.

TerraVita October terravitaevent.com Celebrate sustainability during this multi-day event with a classroom series, a grand tasting in Chapel Hill’s Southern Village and a dinner that showcases three chefs – one from the eastern part of the state, one from the Triangle and one from the mountains.

A Tasteful Affair October rmh-chapelhill.org Held at the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium and benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill, this food and beverage tasting event showcases plenty of local restaurants and food artisans and features a celebrity judging component.

Visit chapelhillmagazine.com early and often for more detailed event information via our online calendars, roundups of weekend happenings and daily blog posts.

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tastecarolina.net What better way to get to know Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Hillsborough than on a food tour? Go behind the scenes to chat with chefs and artisans and enjoy their delicious food.

Fearrington Village fearrington.com Of particular interest for foodies? The

Cooks and Books series, which has attracted culinary superstars like John Currence and Edward Lee.

Taste 2015

For the Love of Food & Drink

April 23-26, 2015 • tastetheevent.com Presented by Chapel Hill Magazine and Durham Magazine and supporting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, this four-day food festival kicks off with a Grand Taste Experience, featuring samples of the best food and drink in the area to delight everyone’s palate. Dinners paired with cocktails and cider will grace the Friday and Saturday evening events. Our chefs will get competitive at the Burger Smashdown on Saturday afternoon, and we’ll end the weekend with a Roots of North Carolina historic tour through our culinary history.

Also, look for special events December through March leading up to the big Taste celebration by following us on Twitter – @tastetheevent!

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A new town means searching for a new home. We asked Brett Bushnell – the president of the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors (chapelhillrealtors.com), which represents more than 500 Realtor and associate members throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro and Durham – to offer a snapshot of the local market.

For newcomers totally unfamiliar, describe this real estate market.

The real estate market in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area is very vibrant with all types of housing available. There’s everything from large-lot properties secluded in the woods, on golf courses or in subdivisions both new and old to new townhome communities with amenities such as pools and clubhouses and newer high-rise urban condos and lofts. The median sales price – year to date – is $336,450. The average marketing time is three-and-a-half months, and there’s a good selection of properties overall with currently seven months of inventory in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area.

Broadly speaking, what draws people to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area? What kind of homes/ neighborhoods are they looking for?

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Hill-Carrboro City Schools or just to live in an area with a large

percentage of highly educated individuals. People move to Chapel Hill-Carrboro for our woodsy older large-lot neighborhoods, our denser more walkable urban neighborhoods like Southern Village and Meadowmont, or the private retreats in the country that you can get to with just a 5- to 10-minute drive. Many people describe living in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area like living in a forest reserve. The area is also perfectly located two to two-and-a-half hours from the beach and two to two-and-a-half hours from the mountains.

Has Chapel Hill completely overcome the recession?

How bad did things get?

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro area has bounced back tremendously well since the recession. Luckily, the area never saw a huge run-up in prices in the mid 2000s so the recession and housing crash did not hurt as bad as many other areas in the country. We saw prices

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fall about 10 to 12% on average from the top to the bottom. The local real estate market’s rebound performance in the last 18 months has erased this drop and actually started posting gains over the peak market prices of 2007.

If someone is moving to this area and wants to buy, where should they begin?

The best place to begin your search is by choosing a local Realtor who is a member of the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors for Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

After that, I would say meet with a local lender who can prequalify you for a mortgage to make sure the price of home and payment you are looking for match and everyone is on the same page.

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How should someone go about choosing a Realtor? Any tips there?

Picking a Realtor is a personal choice for sure. Different buyers and sellers will work better with different Realtors. Making sure your personalities are a good match and that a mutual trust can be formed is crucial. After all, Realtors are assisting you with what usually is the biggest purchase or financial decision in your life, so you want to be able to trust this individual.

A personal referral is a great way to get started. Online ratings can also be a great place to start.

What if someone is not sure if they want to live in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Pittsboro or Raleigh?

How would you help them zero in on a smaller area of search?

I think the best bet is to find a Realtor who knows and works in all the areas that you’re considering. Many times I will spend the first half or full day just showing new out-of-area clients the different towns and

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Everyone in Orange County pays the county tax. Then, if your property is in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, you pay the school tax – it does not matter if you’re in the town limits of Carrboro or Chapel Hill or not. If you’re in the school

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neighborhoods, answering their questions and giving them information as we tour the region. From there, you can usually get a good sense of what communities or neighborhoods might be a good fit.

Mary Ann and Jack Kasarda’s home on Gimghoul Road features a porch with many comfortable seating areas and pine floors. The Gimghoul Historic District includes idyllic lots nestled amidst the woods of Battle Park; only a few houses are likely to be on the market in any given year.

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If you want a new home, Orange and Chatham Counties have ample options. From cul-de-sacs with custom homes to mixed-use communities, this area is defined by the juxtaposition of quiet country living with amenities such as shopping and retail. The list below will help you hone in your search for the perfect home.

140 WEST Location Corner of West Franklin Street and Church Street Contact 919-942-3381; 140westfranklin.com Style Mixed-use development with 140 condominiums Price range Low $300,000s and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

EAST 54 Location 1310 Raleigh Road Contact 919-969-1154; east54.com Style Mixed-use development with 180 condominiums Price range High $200,000s and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

PLEASANT GREEN FARMS Location About 5 miles from downtown Hillsborough off of N.C. 57 Contact 919-868-9286; pleasantgreenfarms.com Style A gated community with 10-acre lots and 33 individual home sites Price range lots begin at $200,000 School district Orange County Schools

BALLENTINE Location Off of Eubanks Road and Old N.C. 86 Contact 919-923-1058 (Bronwyn Merritt) Style Townhomes and detached single-family homes Price range $130,000 for townhomes and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

FOX HILL FARM Location Off of Baldwin Road, about five minutes from downtown Hillsborough Contact 919-643-2225; foxhillfarmnc.com Style spacious lots with a secluded feel Price range lots begin at $116,000

SOUTH GROVE Location South of downtown Chapel Hill past Cole Drive on U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-969-6969 Style 26 new homes with a community garden park and fire pit Price range Mid-$600,000s and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

BINGHAM RIDGE Location About 5 miles South of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-942-9214; binghamridge.com Style Single-family homes and custom building options in a solar community Price range High $300,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools BLACKBERRY HOLLOW Location A quarter mile south of N.C. 54 just west of downtown Carrboro Contact 919-929-2005; blackberryhollowhomes.com Style Custom homes in a green community (drought resistant landscaping, solar community lighting and other eco-conscious features) Price range Lots begin at $80,000; homes are mid-$400,000 and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools BRIAR CHAPEL Location 9 miles south of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 888-249-9429; briarchapelnc.com Style Single-family homes, townhomes and standalone cottages Price range High $100,000s for townhomes and up School district Chatham County Schools CLAREMONT Location Homestead Road off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Contact 919-967-1813; claremontchapelhill.com Style Single-family homes and twin townhomes Price range High $200,000s-$1 million School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

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School district Orange County Schools GOVERNORS CLUB Location South of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-968-8500; governorsclub.com Style Custom homes in an esteemed secluded community Price range Lots begin at $50,000 School district Chatham County Schools

THE LEGACY AT JORDAN LAKE Location On the banks of Jordan Lake Contact 919-545-2030; thelegacync.com Style Lakeside homes with a Chapel Hill address Price range Mid-$400,000s and up School district Chatham County Schools

GREENBRIDGE Location 601 West Rosemary Street, between Merritt Mill Road and Graham Street Contact 919-968-2982; greenbridgedevelopments.com Style Mixed-use, green development with 99 condominiums Price range $300,000-$1 million and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

THE ORCHARD Location 2 miles west of University Lake off of Jones Ferry Road Contact 919-960-6015; liveintheorchard.com Style Single-family homes on 2+ acre lots in a green community Price range $800,000 and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

LYSTRA PRESERVE Location 6 miles south of downtown Chapel Hill off of U.S. 15-501 Contact 919-909-7545; terramorhomes. com/communities/lystra-preserve Style 10+ acre wooded homesites Price range High $700,000 and up School district Chatham County Schools

THE WOODLANDS OF CHAPEL HILL Location Off of Jones Ferry Road, about 3.5 miles south of the N.C. 54 Bypass Contact 919-968-4588; thewoodlandsofchapelhill.com Style Single-family homes Price range $700,000 and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

MANN’S CROSSING Location Off of Mann’s Chapel Road in Pittsboro Contact 919-880-4183; cimarronhomes.com Style Wooded acre-plus homesites Price range $300,000s-$500,000s School district Chatham County Schools MONTCLAIR Location South of downtown Chapel Hill off of Culbreth Road Contact 919-493-0099; zinndesignbuild.com Style Exclusive thirteen custom homesites Price range High $900,000 and up School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

VALLEY VIEW Location 15 minutes south of downtown Chapel Hill Contact 919-880-4183; cimarronhomes.com Style Wooded lots and shared pastoral open space Price range $300,000s-$500,000s School district Chatham County Schools WINMORE Location Off of Homestead Road Contact 919-968-4496; winmoreneighborhood.com Style Mixed-use development with singlefamily homes and townhomes Price range $170,000-$900,000 School district Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

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Real Estate – By the Numbers Number of Homes Sold in Orange County In 2013 1,628 In 2012 1,257

Orange County Average Sales Price In 2013 $327,758 In 2012 $319,229

Information courtesy of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 2014 State of the Community Report/Triangle MLS.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District Median Sales Price Per Square Foot In 2013 $153 In 2012 $146

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by County Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district $369,606 Orange County $327,758 Chatham County $320,212 Wake County $255,000 Durham County $201,255

district, which is not only the town limits, you pay the school tax. Finally, if you are living in the town of Carrboro, you would additionally pay the Carrboro town tax rate; in the town of Chapel Hill, you would pay the Chapel Hill town tax rate.

There are some other minor nuances for fire districts or downtown, but they are small differences. A tough idea for many people relocating from outside the area to grasp is that just because your mailing address says Carrboro or Chapel Hill, it doesn’t actually mean you live in those town limits or are in the school district.

There are parts of town that have a Chapel Hill address but actually are in the town limits of Carrboro.

Inventory wise, what is Chapel Hill seeing more of? Existing homes or new construction? Single-family homes or townhouses/condos?

We are seeing more inventory of existing detached homes for sale. A lot of the new construction neighborhoods we are seeing are in the form of townhomes/ condos such as Greenbridge, 140 West and Burch Kove, which they are breaking ground on soon. There are some new single-family home neighborhoods just to the south of town, off U.S. 15-501.

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with neighborhoods like Park Slope on South Greensboro Street in Carrboro. Tear-downs and large-scale remodels are also starting to ramp up in many neighborhoods. You get the best of both worlds with a tear-down, new home in a convenient in-town location, with a large lot in a mature neighborhood.

Neighborhoods like Greenwood (with lots that are three-quarters of an acre to more than an acre) and Oakwood (with lots that are one-quarter of an acre to half an acre) have really seen a pick up in tear-downs in the past 18 months with the market rebound.

What other important information about this market do you want to share?

Large state employers like UNC and UNC Hospitals help to ensure we do not experience much volatility with job losses. A world-class university and a highly regarded K-12 school system are big plusses as well. Carolina’s North Campus looks to really start ramping up building over the next five years, which should raise demand for properties in the towns. The Chapel HillCarrboro real estate market has been a very stable and reliable market for a long time and looks to continue to do well into the future.

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Hotels & Motels

Aloft Chapel Hill 1001 S. Hamilton Rd. (off N.C. 54) 919-932-7772; 877-462-5638 aloftchapelhill.com Web Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast only) Gym Yes Rates $154-$209 The Carolina Inn 211 Pittsboro St. (downtown) 919-933-2001 carolinainn.com Web Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $120-$400 (excludes certain days e.g. big sports weekends, holidays) Chapel Hill University Inn 1301 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-929-2171 chapelhilluniversityinn.com Web Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $79-$119

Courtyard by Marriott 100 Marriott Way (off N.C. 54 E.) 919-883-0700 courtyardchapelhill.com Web Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast and dinner only, plus a bar) Gym Yes Rates $129-$189 Days Inn 1312 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-929-3090 daysinn.com/ChapelHill Web Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym No Rates $69-$139 The Fearrington House 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 fearrington.com Web Free Restaurant Yes Rates $299-$695 The Franklin Hotel 311 W. Franklin St. (downtown) 919-442-9000 franklinhotelnc.com Web Free

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Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough 202 Cardinal Dr. (off S. Churton Street), Hillsborough 919-644-7997 hiexpress.com/hillsborough Web Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $94-$159 Microtel Inn & Suites 120 Old Dogwood St. (off S. Churton Street), Hillsborough 919-245-3102 microtelinn.com/hotels/north-carolina/ hillsborough/microtel-inn-and-suiteshillsborough/hotel-overview Web Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym No Rates $55-$70 Quality Inn 1740 N. Fordham Blvd. (U.S. 15-501) 919-968-3000 qualityinn.com/hotel-chapel_ hill-north_carolina-NC694 Web Free Restaurant Free continental breakfast Gym Yes Rates $72-$105 Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill 101 Erwin Rd. (at U.S. 15-501) 919-933-4848 marriott.com/RDUHL Web Free Restaurant Yes (breakfast Mon.-Sun.; dinner Mon.-Fri.) Gym Yes Rates $149-$259 Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel One Europa Dr. (at U.S. 15-501) 919-968-4900 sheratonchapelhill.com Web Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $99-$310 The Siena Hotel 1505 E. Franklin St. 919-929-4000 sienahotel.com Web Free Restaurant Yes Gym Yes Rates $149-$259

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How Suite It Is One Winter Dr. (919) 923-6787 howsuiteitis.com Web Free Dining Full kitchens Rates $70-$160 Additional information Fully furnished small houses; laundry facilities; TV with cable and DVD; some units petfriendly and cost $5 extra per pet per night; available for shortor long-term stays; all linens provided; central heat and air.

Inn at Bingham School 6720 Mebane Oaks Rd. (at N.C. 54 W.) 919-563-5583 innatbinghamschool.com Web Free Dining Breakfast included Rates $150-$195 Additional information Complimentary wine and cheese served in the evening; no pets allowed.

The Inn at Teardrops 175 W. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-1120 innatteardrops.com Web Free Dining Breakfast included Rates $130-$185 Additional information Built in 1768, the inn is in the heart of Hillsborough’s historic district.

Rosemary House Bed & Breakfast 76 West St., Pittsboro 919-542-5515 rosemary-bb.com Web Free Dining Vegetarian breakfast included Rates $100-$150 Additional information No pets allowed; non-smoking.

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Small B&B and Café 219 East St., Pittsboro 919-537-1909 smallbandbcafe.com Web Free Dining Restaurant open 5 days a week; breakfast served daily in dining room.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater infuses modern American dance with AfricanAmerican cultural expression. The dance company’s unique performance at Carolina Performing Arts is always compellingly high-energy.

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With local music festivals, movie nights, world-class theater and outstanding dance productions, our area has a wealth of culture. Make plans to attend these can’t-miss events that offer a glimpse of our arts scene.

Second Friday Artwalk Year-round 2ndfridayartwalk.com Pop in and out of galleries, arts venues and vibrant businesses in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro from 6-9pm on the second Friday of every month. Socialize with your fellow art lovers while enjoying live music and entertainment along the way.

Orange County Artists Guild Annual Open Studio Tour Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 8-9, 2014 orangecountyartistsguild.com Meet more than 70 artists in their own studios and see their many media and styles of arts from metal sculpture to painting and ceramics.

The studio tour is free and open to the public; visit the website to download a brochure and map where participants can view the artists’ work to plan their route.

Mandolin Orange November 28 and 29, 2014 catscradle.com The homegrown traditional acoustic and electric duo returns home from their tour to play at Cat’s Cradle, the music venue that’s been a must-stop for bands like Nirvana, Public Enemy and others for more than 40 years.

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Wicked January 7-25, 2015

N.C. Comedy Arts Festival February 3-15, 2015

Transactors Improv: For Families!

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The smash Broadway musical is one of many touring productions coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center this season. DPAC is located at 123 Vivian St. in downtown Durham and is just a short drive from Chapel Hill via Hwy. 15-501 or I-40.

You’ll laugh, you may cry, but you’ll definitely chuckle during this event that is one of the largest of its kind in the county and known all over the state as a cultural institution. Buy tickets and you’ll see both recognized and upand-coming acts perform standup, improv and sketch comedy at venues including Local 506 and DSI Comedy Theater.

As the longest-running improvisational theater in the South, Transactors Improv has shows for a variety of ages throughout the year in venues like The ArtsCenter.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater February 24 and 25, 2015

This humor-filled drama featuring an elderly grandmother and her wayward grandson was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and will be performed by PlayMakers Repertory Company, the professional theater company in residence at UNC. Shows are held in the Paul Green Theatre at the Center for Dramatic Art right on campus and tickets start at $15.

Genius and Grace: François Boucher and the Generation of 1700 January 23-April 5, 2015 ackland.org This exhibit will present more than 75 master drawings by a group of artists born around 1700. One of the most notable inclusions from the Boston-based Horvitz Collection is François Boucher and nearly 20 works from throughout his distinguished career. Admission to the museum is free.

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carolinaperformingarts.org This year Carolina Performing Arts celebrates its 10th season with a diverse lineup of dance troupes, vocalists and orchestras from around the country and the world.

Highlights for the second half of the season include this celebrated modern dance company, Tony Winner Audra McDonald and Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

4000 Miles April 1-19, 2015 playmakersrep.org

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Fridays on the Front Porch at the Carolina Inn April through October carolinainnevents.com

There’s no place like the lawn of the historic inn on a Friday to kick off your weekend.

No cover charge, ticket fees or reservations required – just stop by anytime after 5pm for live music from some of the best bands around. Drinks and seasonal picnic boxes are available for purchase.

The Lumina’s Outdoor Summer Movies May through September thelumina.com This theater shows films year-round, but during the warmer months, moviegoers can bring their own chairs and blankets and catch familyfriendly flicks outdoors on the Village Green.

Bynum Front Porch May through September bynumfrontporch.org It might be down the road from Chapel Hill, but it’s worth the drive to Bynum to hear live folk, blues or bluegrass music on Friday nights at the Bynum General Store. Tickets aren’t needed but a $5 to $8 donation is requested.

North Carolina Symphony at Southern Village May or June

The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performance always features larger-than-life puppets and masks, handmade in Saxapahaw out of cardboard, corn starch, bamboo and old house paint, among other materials. The seasonal outdoor show has become a local family favorite.

southernvillage.com Concertgoers can stake out a spot on the Village Green, bring friends and family and pack a picnic for this free(!) once-a-summer performance in Southern Village.

Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s 16th Summer Pageant August through September paperhand.org Don’t miss this larger-than-life puppet show (that’s not just for kids) from the Saxapahawbased group at the Forest Theatre, UNC’s historic outdoor amphitheater. The show – which celebrated 15 years in 2014 – premieres in August and runs weekends through Labor Day.

Carrboro Music Festival September carrboromusicfestival.com Take in as much music as you can at this fun festival featuring more than 150 performances on 25 different stages throughout Carrboro and a market full of local artisans.

Festifall October townofchapelhill.org/festifall Join thousands of Chapel Hillians and visitors downtown for the 42nd free annual festival. Watch performances by local bands and dance groups and peruse the market of handmade works for sale on West Franklin Street. .

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By Will Blythe Harper Perennial, $14.99 harpercollins.com Playing on the Tobacco Road rivalry that is Carolina and Duke, Blythe gives his passionate depiction of why he loves North Carolina and intensely despises Duke.

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By Missy Julian Fox and Marie Myers Lloyd; illustrated by Elaine O’Neil McDonald & Associates, $19.95 goodnightcarolina.com This colorful children’s book is something of a lyrical love letter to the town.

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By David A. Otto and Richard Ellington Arcadia Publishing, $21.99 arcadiapublishing.com A visual history from Carrboro’s early mill town roots to its reputation today as a hub of progressiveness and diversity.

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A Local Library These titles prove our town is something to write home about

1 FOOD LOVERS’ GUIDE TO RALEIGH, DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL

By Johanna Kramer Globe Pequot Press, $14.95 globepequot.com The inside scoop on the area’s best culinary places to enjoy.

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By Moreton Neal Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau, $11.99 visitchapelhill.org The co-founder of La Residence restaurant on Rosemary Street provides a candid review of her best finds in town.

6 REMEMBERING CHAPEL HILL

By Valarie Schwartz The History Press, $21.99 historypress.net Through stories of some of Chapel Hill’s most notable residents, local newspaper columnist Schwartz celebrates the people who cherish the Southern Part of Heaven.

7 27 VIEWS OF HILLSBOROUGH

By Various Contributors Eno Publishers, $15.95 enopublishers.org Through fiction, essays and poetry, 27 authors including Michael Malone and Jill McCorkle tell the story of the town they call home.

8 27 VIEWS OF CHAPEL HILL

By Various Contributors Eno Publishers, $16.50 enopublishers.org More than two dozen writers– from Sacrificial Poets’ Will McInerney to Crook’s Corner’s Bill Smith – express what makes this town one of a kind.

9 THE TOWN AND GOWN ARCHITECTURE OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, 1795-1975

By M. Ruth Little UNC Press, $28.95 uncpress.unc.edu A look at the earliest architecture of the town and the campus, and how these structures have evolved over time.

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Top Reasons to Host a Chapel Hill Wedding Why get married here? Let us count the ways…

1 It’s adaptable Whether you want a traditional church wedding, a 2 It’s affordable When it comes to venues, catering, flowers,

overnight accommodations and just about everything else on your checklist, you’ll spend considerably less than you would in many parts of the country.

3 The weather is nice The importance of satisfactory weather at a wedding cannot be overstated. This area is kind to brides’ nerves – most of the time – no matter if they are tying the knot in November, March or July.

4 To-die-for destination Your guests probably have Chapel Hill on their list of places to visit anyway. The day is about you – the happy couple. But your out-of-town friends and relatives will appreciate all there is to do while they are here – and the close proximity to the airport. (Anyone who’s ever traveled to a wedding in the middle of nowhere and spent most of the weekend sequestered in a hotel room knows this one all too well.)

5 Favorable food Your guests will judge the reception largely by

the quality of the meal. And in Chapel Hill, quality food is pretty easy to come by.

6 You can embrace your Southern-ness Are you a sucker

for seersucker suits, Mason jar cocktails and gingham tablecloths? All of that fits right into a Chapel Hill wedding.

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down-home pig pickin’ on a farm or a swanky affair at The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill fits the bill.

When Hank and Andrea Saye married, they made Chapel Hill – and UNC’s iconic Old Well – part of their wedding album.

7 Go Heels! Pay homage to your favorite university by having bridal portraits or wedding pictures taken on campus, or choose Carolina blue as one of your colors.

8 Invaluable vendors Chapel Hill is small enough to offer your

wedding a homey feel, but big enough that many top-notch wedding vendors do business here – from cake bakers to photographers to jewelry designers.

9 It’s just a special place If you’re even considering a Chapel Hill wedding, that probably means you grew up in town, attended UNC (where many couples make their love connection) or have grown fond of it while visiting. It’s that intangible, personal feeling that usually seals the deal for engaged couples.

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hether you want to be pampered all day or need to squeeze in a quick mani/ pedi, you’ll find an array of hair and beauty services in the area. Indulge in an afternoon of R&R at one of our town’s upscale spas, or pop in for a haircut and style at a conveniently located salon. With such a range of services – and price points – it’s easy to look and feel good in Chapel Hill.

Heather Slott and Alli Weitzel of Citrine Salon create a hairstyle for model Evie Runberg before a Chapel Hill Magazine fall fashion photo shoot.

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Aria Skin and Laser Spa

DB Sutton & Co.

Hairspraye Salon

11312 U.S. 15-501 North, Ste. 106 arialaser.com 919-968-7772 Prices $50 for a 30-minute foot reflexology massage to $385 for a hyperpigmentation spa package which includes full face IPL treatment, microdermabrasion/facial, and comprehensive skin are consultation.

406 W. Franklin St. dbsutton.com 919-968-4247 Prices $25 and up for a shampoo and blow dry, $35 and up for a haircut and style, $70 and up for highlights. $35 for manicure and $50 for pedicure. Other spa services available.

1708-B E. Franklin St. hairspraye-salon.com 919-967-6565 Prices $15 and up for facial waxing to $95 and up for a full foil. Haircuts start at $28 for men and $50 for women.

Destenee Hair Salon and Day Spa

121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough hillsboroughhaven.com 919-644-2836 Prices $60 for women’s haircut, $40 for men’s haircut, $250 for Perfection SmoothOut Treatment.

Atmosp’hair 1125 N.C. 54, Ste. 502, Durham atmosphair.us 919-489-3333 Prices Men’s haircut for $35-$65, women’s haircut for $50-$95, partial highlight for $95, full highlight for $125 and up, color $85 and up.

Aveda Institute 200 W. Franklin St. avedainstitutechapelhill.com 919-960-4769 Prices Hair services start at $15 and color services start at $25. $13+ for waxing and $15+ for nails. Receive a pure focus facial for $40.

Baxter’s Urban Salon 137 West St., Pittsboro salonblue.net 919-545-2001 Prices $45 and up for a haircut, highlights start at $65, blowouts start at $25.

Beehive Hair Salon 102 E. Weaver St. thebeehive-salon.com 919-932-4483 Prices $43 and up for a haircut (includes styling), accent highlights start at $60, updos for special occasions start at $60.

6118 Farrington Rd. desteneesalonandspa.com 919-968-4247 Prices $23 for a manicure, $65 for synergie lashes, and $40 and up for women’s haircut and $25 and up for men’s haircut.

Eastgate Hair Styling 1800 E. Franklin St. 919-942-1396 Prices Call to inquire.

Eric Michaels Salon 76 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro 919-542-5110 Prices Call to inquire.

Forever Young Day Spa 400 Market St., Ste. 100 foreveryoung-spa.com 919-928-9490 Prices $50 for express facial to $207 for the Princess Day package, which includes a seaweed facial, salt and glow treatment, manicure, pedicure and light lunch. $32 for a haircut to $105 and up for full highlights.

Haven Salon

Massage Envy 800 E. Franklin St. (Eastgate) massageenvy.com 919-442-0500 Prices $49 for introductory, one-hour session to $98 for two-hour, non-member session.

Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill 109 Conner Dr., Ste. 2202 chapelhilldayspa.com 919-904-7111 Prices 10% off on initial Botox, dermal filler, or laser hair removal treatment, CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing, $50 massage, $75 for facial, $25 for basic manicure.

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Blu Icon Salon & Color Group 209 Lloyd St., Ste. 220 bluiconsalonandcolorgroup.com 919-928-9001 Prices $75-$100 for color to $100-$150 for highlights.

Caju Salon 700 Meadowmont Village Circle cajusalon.com 919-942-9000 Prices $40-$60 for women’s haircuts, $29-$45 for men’s haircuts, $70 and up for partial highlights.

Carolina Medi-Spa 2238 Nelson Hwy., Ste. 300 carolinamedispa.com 919-493-3194 Prices $85-$1500 for a range of services.

Ceremony Salon 370 East Main Street, Ste. 160 ceremonysalon.com 919-903-9369 Prices Haircuts $55-65, Single process color $80, Foil highlights $90-$120, Blowout $25+.

Citrine Salon 3110 Environ Way (East 54) citrinesalonnc.com 919-929-2209 Prices $63 for women’s haircut/style, $125 and up for highlights and $16-88 for waxing.

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400 S. Elliott Rd., Ste. K minasstudio.com 919-968-8548 Prices $29 for Mina’s Manicure, $41-$63 for a shampoo, haircut and style, and $103 and up for highlights.

128 E. Franklin St. salon135.com 919-929-4119 Prices $38 for haircut and style to $130 and up for full highlights.

1821 N. Fordham Blvd. urbanfringesalon.com 919-932-4285 Prices Manicures starting at $20 to Novalash eye lash extensions for $275. Haircuts are $45 and up for women, and $28 and up for men.

Mitchell’s Hair Styling

74 E. Salisbury St., Pittsboro spaatbellhouse.com 919-542-3000 Prices $35 for spa manicure with massage to $320 for signature package, which includes facial, manicure, pedicure, massage and lunch.

Wax Poetic

Spa at Fearrington

Westown Salon

201 S. Estes Dr. (University Mall) mitchellshair.com 919-942-1197 Prices $27 for men’s haircut and $30 for women’s haircut, $60 and up for color, $65 and up for highlights, and $85 and up for perms.

Moshi Moshi 416 W. Franklin St. moshimoshimeanshello.com 919-933-1272 Prices $33-$47 for haircuts, $61 and up for color, $72-$83 for partial highlights, $85-$95 for highlights, $17 for brow waxes, $12- $17 for facial services, and $60-$135 for facials.

N.C. Nails 505 Meadowmont Village Circle 919-942-1955 Prices $44 for manicures/pedicures and $9 and up for waxing.

Neo Nails Salon and Spa 1111 Environ Way (East 54) 919-636-4578 Prices $16 for manicures and $12-$70 for waxing.

Spa at Bell House

103 W. Weaver St., Carrboro waxpoeticnc.com 919-923-6556 Prices $10 and up for waxing, $70 and up for facial, $10 for brow tint, $30 for makeup lesson.

Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro fearrington.com/spa 919-545-5723 Prices Services range from $15 for hand paraffin to $180 for aroma wraps.

401 W. Weaver St., Carrboro westownsalon.com 919-960-6970 Prices $35 and up for women’s haircut, $20 and up for men’s haircut, $95 and up for highlights.

Syd’s Hair Shop

Winmore Salon

106-B N. Graham St. sydshairshop.com 919-942-7616 Prices $38 and up for haircuts to $120 and up for full foil coloring.

To The Woods 601 W. Rosemary St., Suite 103 (Greenbridge) tothewoodssalon.com 919-903-8593 Prices $40-$45 for haircuts. Color, styling and other services available.

230 E. Winmore Ave. winmoresalon.com 919-929-9200 Prices Eyebrow, $18, and lip waxing, $13.

Haircuts are $57-$65. Highlights/lowlights are $60-$120.

Wyke Ltd. The Salon 215 N. Columbia St. wyke-ltd.com 919-929-0779 Prices Call to inquire.

Commercial Brokerage & Leasing 194 Finley Golf Course Rd., Suite 102 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Individual Member

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Sage Rountree holds tree pose in the studio of Carrboro Yoga Company.

She co-owns the space in downtown Carrboro’s historic Carr Mill Mall.

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t’s easier than ever to stay active in our community thanks to the wide variety of gyms and fitness boutiques, offering everything from personal training to yoga and Pilates classes to Tae Kwon Do. Be sure to check out Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Parks and Recreation departments (chapelhillparks.org and carrbororec.org) to discover local greenways, public pools and athletic facilities, and upcoming recreational events. Shape up and find the perfect fit for your workout style.

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Balanced Movement Studio 304 W. Weaver St., Ste. 103, Carrboro 919-942-0240 balanced-movement.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/None.

Personal trainers range from $40 for a half-hour or $65 for an hour. See website for class prices.

Bikram Yoga Chapel Hill 601 W. Rosemary St. bikramchapelhill.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$20 per class ($15 for students). The Introductory Package is 2 weeks of unlimited for $35.

Carolina Core Pilates 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. D1, Carrboro 919-942-1414 carolinacorepilates.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for session prices.

Carrboro Yoga Company 200 N. Greensboro St., Ste. C1, Carrboro 919-933-2921 carrboroyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for prices. $10-$15 for drop-in class.

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Chapel Hill Gymnastics 7405 Rex Rd., Suite 207 919-942-3655 chapelhillgymnastics.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/ See website for training program prices.

Chapel Hill Tennis Club 403 Westbrook Dr., Carrboro 919-929-5248 chapelhilltennisclub.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call or email club manager Alan Rader (arader-chtc@nc.rr. com) to inquire.

Chapel Hill Training 400 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 1003 919-636-4556 chapelhilltraining.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Pay per session. Personal trainers start at $30 for half hour, $57 for an hour. Small group personal training sessions for $17 a session. 

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA

Hillsborough Yoga & Healing Arts

Snap Fitness Chapel Hill & Pittsboro

980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

919-442-9622 chcymca.org Enrollment/Monthly Fee $30-$150/$42-$76.

1812 Beckett’s Ridge Dr., Hillsborough 919-732-3051 hillsboroughyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$14 for single class, $150 for a month of unlimited yoga.

1848 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 300 Market St. (Southern Village); 120 Lowes Dr., Pittsboro 919-960-6688; 919-942-7700; 919-545-0095 snapfitness.com/chapelhillnc; snapfitness. com/southernvillage; snapfitness.com/ pittsboronc Enrollment/Monthly Fee $49/$39.95/ Call to inquire.

CrossFit Local 7401 Rex Rd., Unit 105-B 919-912-9348 crossfitlocal.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Call to inquire.

Holistic Wellness Solutions Consultations available via phone, Skype or in-person.

919-302-1981 holisticwellnesssolutions.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire.

Curves 354 East St., Pittsboro 919-545-2251 curves.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $99/$39 for fitness membership, Curves Complete Program extra fee. Silver Sneakers welcome.

The Joy of Movement 480 Hillsboro St., Ste. 410, Pittsboro 919-548-6114 thejoyofmovementcm.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire.

O2 Fitness Duke Center for Living 100 Clynelish Close, Pittsboro 919-545-2133 dukefitnessfearrington.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $150-$300/ $69-$121.

257 S. Elliot Rd.; 11 Cole Place; 6118-F Farrington Rd.; 503-C W. Main St., Carrboro 919-960-9910; 919-932-7115; 919-942-6002; 919-354-3402 o2fitnessclubs.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $1-$149/$39-$54.

Fit4Life

Pure Barre

1728 Fordham Blvd.

919-903-9073 fit4lifehealthclubs.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire.

Mention this publication and get 50% off enrollment and first month free.

608 Meadowmont Village Circle (Meadowmont) 919-537-8305 purebarre.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for prices.

Orange County Gymnastics Fleet Feet Sports 310 E. Main St., Suite 120, Carrboro 919-968-3338 fleetfeetcarrboro.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for training program prices.

505 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-245-3547 orangecountygymnastics.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $50 membership fee from Sept. 2-Aug. 31; 45-min. class $64; 60-min. class $72; 90-min. class $84.

Franklin Street Yoga Center

Orangetheory Fitness Chapel Hill

431 W. Franklin St., Ste 410 919-929-0414 franklinstyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$15 for single class, $125 for a month of unlimited yoga; see website for more prices.

104 Meadowmont Village Circle 919-883-9424 orangetheoryfitness.com/chapel-hill Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire about pricing.

Quest Center Functional Fitness 605-C Eastowne Dr. 919-419-0171 functionalfitnessnc.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$30-$60 per appointment.

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6118 Farrington Rd., Ste. J 919-489-8893 ncquestcenter.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/fitness program; separate martial arts school programs available.

Studio East 54 Pilates and Fitness 2140 Environ Way (East 54) 919-240-7970 studioeast54.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/Priced per class online.

Triangle Sportsplex 101 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-0339 trianglesportsplex.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $49 minimum joining fee/$29.99-$94.99 monthly fee.

Triangle Yoga 930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

919-933-9642 triangleyoga.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/$16 for single class, $55 for a five-class pass with a one month expiration; see website for more prices.

TrySports University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Unit D14 919-636-7461 trysports.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee None/See website for training program prices and group run and ride schedule.

UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont 100 Sprunt St. (Meadowmont) 919-966-5500 uncwellness.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee $0-$150/$56-$120 (special $56 for any UNC employee).

United Tae Kwon Do Academy 102 Brewer Ln., Carrboro 919-933-7778 unitedtkd.com Enrollment/Monthly Fee Call to inquire.

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Bird baths Wild bird seed Nest boxes Feeders Binoculars Bird guides baths Field boxes gifts Garden Nest decor & Nature-inspired Binoculars Wild Bird Center The Shopsguides at Eastgate Field 1800 E Franklin St. #10 Garden decor 919-933-2030 Gifts www.wildbird.com/chapelhill

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ot only does Chapel Hill boast a renowned university, plenty of parks and green spaces and a bustling downtown, but it is also home to some of the best doctors and health professionals in the country. UNC Hospitals, which comprises the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, North Carolina Memorial Hospital,

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North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, North Carolina Women’s Hospital and

the North Carolina Cancer Hospital, is a public medical center that cares for residents from all 100 counties of North Carolina and several surrounding states.

Eleven specialties at UNC Hospitals were recognized as nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue. Other accolades earned

by UNC Hospitals include:

• Named as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals”

by U.S. News & World Report for the seventh year in a row.

• Recognized as one of “100 Great Hospitals in America”

by Becker’s Hospital Review • Boasts 260 physicians affiliated with UNC Health Care included in The Best Doctors in America 2014. 

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By the Numbers 2013-2014

830 licensed beds 1,536 physicians 2,297 volunteers 8,173 total staff members 36,989 discharges 1,517,693 clinic visits 77,736 emergency department visits 29,204 surgical cases 300 transplant cases 3,575 births

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One of the reasons for UNC Hospitals’ success is its association with the UNC School of Medicine, which ranked No. 2 in primary card by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2015 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” issue. Once again the school tied for 22nd in research overall, and family medicine, rural medicine and AIDS were also listed as top 10 specialties.

The breadth of clinical centers, programs and resources in close proximity to UNC Hospitals affords the school the chance to be at the forefront of innovative and world-class research and its translation to patient care.

North Carolina Children’s Hospital After five years of construction, the new freestanding women’s and children’s hospitals were dedicated on September 8, 2001. As a major referral center for children with complex conditions, the physicians work closely with community hospitals and pediatricians all across the state, providing specialty care to more than 70,000 kids from all 100 counties in the state annually.

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and in 1989, the General Assembly created UNC Hospitals as a unifying organization.

North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital The $43-million facility opened in 1995 and houses psychiatry services, research laboratories and expanded inpatient and outpatient clinics for neurology, neurosurgery and otolaryngology.

North Carolina Women’s Hospital This hospital offers a full range of health care services designed to meet women’s needs throughout their life spans from general obstetrics to the most advanced specialty care.

North Carolina Cancer Hospital Established in 1975, the hospital provides multidisciplinary programs for most cancers, giving patients the benefit of medical specialists in one place. It is the largest research entity at UNC, with faculty holding more than $190 million in external grant funding.

UNC Hospitals is located at 101 Manning Drive.

You can reach the hospital by calling 919-9664131. To learn more, visit unchealthcare.org.

In order to move less complex medical cases off the Manning Drive campus, UNC Health Care looked north to Hillsborough for construction of a Hillsborough campus. The first phase opened in July 2013 and the Hillsborough Medical Office Building offers services and care such as imaging, dermatology and skin cancer center and surgical oncology. The main hospital facility, expected to cost more than $200 million and to be completed in 2015, will include 50 acute care beds, an 18-bed intensive care unit, 6 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and an emergency department. The hospital is expected to have a staff of about 500.

Care for the Whole Family The UNC Family Medicine Center, located on the UNC campus, is working to create the nation’s leading family medicine practice where patients receive the most advanced personal care. Services include preventive health, women’s health, prenatal health, baby and child care, nutrition, acupuncture, and many others. The center is in the middle of redesigning their facility and when finished, the renovations will include additional exam rooms, a procedural suite to allow for the continued expansion of Sports Medicine and building changes that will allow longer hours.

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or the fifth straight year, Chapel Hill Magazine commissioned a peer-to-peer survey of the local dental community, from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following rankings are the result.

Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to, other than yourself?”

Our area is well-served by the dental community: Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?

ENDODONTICS

NONA I. BREELAND 1506 E. Franklin St., Ste. 204 919-967-1776 breelandendodontics.com ALESSANDRA L. RITTER 501 Eastowne Drive, Ste. 155 919-403-5000 ritterendo.com ERIC M. RIVERA 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com ANDREW RUDD 891 Willow Drive, Ste. 4 919-932-1616 chapelhillendo.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY LAURA C. BARRINGER 30 W Salisbury St., Pittsboro 919-542-2712 barringerfamilydentistry.com

JESSICA BISHOP 6015 Farrington Road, Ste. 102 919-489-2793 jessicabishopdds.com KENNETH M. BLACK 400 Meadowmont Village Circle, Ste. 427 919-969-9330 meadowmontdentistry.com

A Little Background The Top Dentists list for Chapel Hill is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Ga. The list is excerpted from the 2013 topDentistsTM list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 40 years of experience compiling peerreview referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com.

The purchase of advertising has no impact on who is included in the Top Dentists list.

LEE WARREN BOUSHELL 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com

RICHARD SCOTT EIDSON 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com ANGELA G. ELLIS 120 Conner Drive, Ste. 201 919-960-0155 ellisdentistry.com DENNIS WILLIAM ELLIS 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 190 919-968-9806 dennisellisdds.com GLENN E. GARLAND 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com MANDY GHAFFARPOUR 104 N. Elliott Road, Ste. C 919-942-7163 studiogdentist.com STEVEN M. HART 1201 Raleigh Road, Ste. 200 919-942-3859 stevehartdmd.com 

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HARALD O. HEYMANN 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com MARY BENNETT HOUSTON 1201 Raleigh Road, Ste. 200 919-942-3859 stevehartdmd.com SUSANNE PARKHURST JACKSON 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 180 919-968-9874 susannejacksondds.com JEFFREY R. KENNEDY 1721 E. Franklin St. 919-967-9291 kennedydentalgroup.com JERRE L. KENNEDY 50130 Governors Drive 919-537-8337 RALPH H. LEONARD 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com SAMUEL P. NESBIT 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com LAUREN L. PATTON 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com STEPHEN PIERONI 1525 E. Franklin St., Ste. 2 919-968-6211 pieronifamilydentistry.com STEPHEN M. RANDALL 610 Jones Ferry Road, Ste. 206, Carrboro 919-929-5160 dentistcarrboro.com

Dr. Frederick G. Lehmann, DDS, PA 100 Europa Dr, Suite 310, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-967-9999 | www.chapelhillncdentistry.com

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he dental practice of Dr. Frederick G. Lehmann is conveniently located in the Europa Center offices, across from the Sheraton Hotel, at 100 Europa Drive in Chapel Hill. Dr. Lehmann has proudly served the community for 16 years in this location.

Dr. Lehmann and his experienced staff provide a wide array of restorative, cosmetic and family dental services. The quality of care is personal in a relaxed atmosphere, with the comfort of the patient as a priority.

The office is currently specializing in the latest CAD-CAM based Cerec Technology, allowing many dental restorations and individual crowns to be generated in a single visit.

Dr. Lehmann fosters a collaborative relationship with many of the area dental specialists to further facilitate all of your dental needs.

New patients are always welcome.

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ANDRE V. RITTER 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com AARON D. ROBERTS 1801 E. Franklin St. 919-929-3996 dinahvice-sunrisedental.com ALLEN D. SAMUELSON 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com JOHN R. STURDEVANT 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com EDWARD J. SWIFT JR. 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com LAURA DAVIES-LUDLOW TAWIL 120 Conner Drive, Ste. 201 919-960-0155 KEITH A. TAYLOR 110 Banks Drive 919-942-5652 keithtaylordds.com RICHARD W. WAGNER 1721 E. Franklin St. 919-967-9291 kennedydentalgroup.com ANDREW J. WAGONER 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 110 919-968-9697 wagonerdds.com ď ľ

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JOEL M. WAGONER 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 110 919-968-9697 wagonerdds.com

BRIAN VANDERSEA 501 Eastowne Drive, Ste. 110 919-929-2196 omsanc.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

ORAL PATHOLOGY

TAMMY R. SEVERT 101 Conner Drive, Ste. 401 919-929-2365 severtsmiles.com

VALERIE A. MURRAH 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com

ANNELISE C. HARDIN 410 Market St., Ste. 430 919-967-2773 southernvillagepedo.com

GEORGE HENRY BLAKEY III 919-537-3711 UNCdentists.com

DAVID L. HILL JR. 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 120 919-238-9961 chapelhilloralsurgery.com GLENN J. RESIDE 919-537-3711 UNCdentists.com

ALICE E. CURRAN 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com

RICARDO J. PADILLA 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com

ORTHODONTICS

ANDREW T. RUVO 501 Eastowne Drive, Ste. 110 919-929-2196 omsanc.com

THERESA LENISE CLIFTON 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 310 919-933-1007 cliftonandmauney.com

DEBRA SACCO 501 Eastowne Drive, Ste. 110 919-929-2196 omsanc.com

JOHN R. FRICK 102 South Estes Drive 919-929-7010 frickorthodontics.com

ADAM D. SERLO 501 Eastowne Drive, Ste. 110 919-929-2196 omsanc.com

BARBARA T. HERSHEY 1525 E. Franklin St. 919-493-7554 hersheyandheymann.com

TIMOTHY A. TURVEY 919-537-3711 UNCdentists.com

GAVIN C. HEYMANN 1525 E. Franklin St. 919-493-7554 hersheyandheymann.com

JULIE H. MOL 400 Market St., Ste. 220 919-260-4269

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

LORNE D. KOROLUK 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com JESSICA Y. LEE 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com CHARLES URAL MAUNEY JR. 77 Vilcom Center Drive, Ste. 310 919-933-1007 cliftonandmauney.com ROCIO B. QUINONEZ 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com AVNI CHHABRA RAMPERSAUD 205 Sage Road, Ste. 202 919-929-0489 bigsmiles4kids.com MICHAEL W. ROBERTS 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com JOHN T. WRIGHT 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com

PERIODONTICS

CRAIG DORION 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 103R 919-967-5099 ncimplantcenter.com TIMOTHY W. GODSEY 150 Providence Road, Ste. 200 919-968-1778 chapelhillperio.com WAKA KADOMA 1525 E. Franklin St., Ste. 2 919-928-9392 trianglegums.com ARNOLD TODD MCCLAIN 601 W. Rosemary St., Ste. 216 919-537-9774 gumsandimplants.org ANTONIO MORETTI (919) 537-3939 UNCdentists.com PROSTHODONTICS ALBERT D. GUCKES 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com GLENN MINSLEY 919-537-3939 UNCdentists.com E. LELAND WEBB 1721 E. Franklin St. 919-967-9291 kennedydentalgroup.com

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Golden Age

Come home to the Southern Part of Heaven

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here’s a reason so many people consider Chapel Hill the country’s premier retirement destination. It’s hard to beat Chapel Hill and the surrounding towns when it comes to world-class dining, a flourishing arts scene and top-rated health care. And the area’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) give you plenty of opportunities to relax, socialize and enjoy your hobbies. Don’t take our word for it – Chapel Hill was named the 36th best place to live in 2014 by Money magazine and it was ranked in the top 10 brainiest places to retire by U.S. News and World Report. Our comprehensive guide will help you compare the pricing and contract options available so you can make an informed choice on where to spend your retirement. 

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The Robert and Pearl Seymour Center off Homestead Road is equipped with an 80seat theater, a great hall, 28 meeting rooms and a commercial kitchen – and offers an abundance of recreational and social opportunities.

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At The Village at Brookwood, we know one size does not fit all.

From a customized and newly-renovated Garden Home to a wellness program tailored to your personal needs, The Village offers more options and greater flexibility for your retirement.

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Entrance Fee Range

$86,000$427,000

$118,000 -$499,000

$269,900$729,000*

$51,640 -$308,580

$87,900 -$359,454

$210,000 -$922,000

$61,000$306,000

CCRC

Carol Woods 750 Weaver Dairy Road

Carolina Meadows 100 Carolina Meadows

The Cedars of Chapel Hill 100 Cedar Club Circle (Meadowmont)

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Croasdaile Village 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy., Durham

The Forest at Duke 2701 Pickett Road, Durham

Galloway Ridge 3000 Galloway Ridge Road, Pittsboro

Glenaire 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary $ 2,140$3,362

$2,654$6,175

$2,697 -$5,928

$1,613 -$3,687

$2,497 -$6,201

$2,273 -$3,175

$2,466$5,865

Monthly Fee Range

Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.

Extensive: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and unlimited assisted and skilled nursing. Little or no additional fees required as one moves from one level of care to another.

Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Health-related services are provided at a greatly discounted rate and are free for a specified number of days.

Fee for Service: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some health-related services. Advanced levels of health services are provided at per-diem rates. Utilities bundled.

*Equity: Actual real estate purchase, with transfer of ownership of the unit (deed and title). If resident moves to health center, no added amount except two meals per day. After 90 days, member pays discounted rate.

Fee for Service: Housing, residential services and guaranteed access to health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee.

Health-related services are provided at per-diem rates, which vary. Equity: See Refund Options for Carolina Meadows.

Modified: Entrance fee and monthly payments cover housing, residential services such as meals and housekeeping and some healthrelated services. Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.

Contract Options

Option 1: Declining Refund – refund declines at rate of 2% per month for 48 months.

Option 2: 50% refundable Option 3: 90% refundable

Declining Refund: Option 1: TimeSensitive – Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 4% in first month; 2% each additional month; after 4 years, no refund. Option 2: 90% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 90% of what you paid in. Option 3: 75% Refund, Not Time-Sensitive – Pay higher entry fee; receive 75% of what you paid in.

Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund.

Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued. Option 3: 90% Refund – Pay higher entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued.

Declining Refund: Option 1: Pay lower entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month; after 50 months, no refund. Option 2: 50% Refund – pay higher entry fee; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund limited to 50%. Option 3: 90% Refund – Pay higher entry fee; refund declines at rate of 2% per month until 10% of fee is accrued; refund limited to 90%.

Refund: not applicable because of ownership

Equity Refund: Leasehold Occupancy Right; upon departure, resident/estate receives original equity plus 50% of difference between original equity and net resale value; net resale value = current sales price minus remarketing and refurbishing fees; resident/estate shares in appreciation of unit.

Declining Refund: Pay entry fee; full refund in first 90 days; refund declines at rate of 2% each additional month; after 50 months, no refund.

Refund Options

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes, Medicare Part B

Yes

Medicare Certified

Not required

Not required

Not required, but welcome

Not required, but welcome

Not required

Strongly recommended

Not required; could help pay for discounted per diems.

Long-term Care Insurance

62 (coapplicant must be at least 55)

62 (at least one applicant must be 62)

65 (coapplicant must be at least 62)

55

60 (coapplicant must be at least 50)

55

65 (coapplicant must be at least 55)

Min. Age to Obtain Residence

919-460-8095 800-225-9573 glenaire.org

919-545-2647 888-763-9600 gallowayridge.com

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

919-384-2475 800-960-7737 croasdailevillage.com

919-259-7000 877-433-3669 cedarsofchapelhill.com

919-942-4014 800-458-6756 carolinameadows.org

919-968-4511 800-518-9333 carolwoods.org

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$93,500$401,000

$55,000$325,000

$85,400$493,300

$55,000$233,000

Springmoor 1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh

Twin Lakes 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington

The Village at Brookwood 1860 Brookwood Ave., Burlington

Windsor Point 1221 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina

Atria 5705 Fayetteville Road, Durham

$5,000

$249,500 $818,900

Searstone 17001 Searstone Drive, Cary

Independent Senior Living

Entrance Fee Range

CCRC

$2,950$4,125 (Three levels of care in $300 increments)

$2,066$2,949 for independent living; $3,252 - $3,805 with healhrelated services

$1,756$3,828

$1,249$2,323

$2,205$4,511

$2,220$5,500

Monthly Fee Range

One-year lease, no buy-in fee. Living options: Independent Living, Independence Plus (some basic assistance); and Assisted Living.

Option 1 - Modified: Housing, residential services, and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee.

Health-related services are provided at subsidized rate or are free for specified number of days.

Option 1 - Extensive: LifeCare Residential Living: Garden Homes & Apartments, bundled services, campus amenities, complete maintenance and future health care all covered by the entrance fee and monthly fee. When moving from one level of care to another, the monthly fee reflects a 60% reduction of the daily skilled nursing rate. Option 2 - Fee for Service: Garden Homes & Apartments, campus amenities, maintenance free and access to future health care are provided in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee. Health-related services are provided at the per-diem rate.

Fee-for-service contract only

Modified: Housing, residential services and specified amount of health-related services in exchange for entrance fee and monthly fee, which includes 30 days of free healthcare (with a maximum balance of 90 days), then available at a discounted rate.

Type A lifecare contract. Residents pay a one-time lifecare fee to cover costs of assisted living, skilled nurses and/or memory care. The LifeCare program has significant tax advantages and works well with longterm care policies.

Contract Options

Sixty-day notice to terminate lease

Declining Refund: Option 1: Life occupancy entrance fee; pay up front and 2% taken out each month over 50-month period, after 50 months there is no refund; before then, prorated refund available. Option 2: 50% Refund; refund declines at a rate of 2% per month for 25 months until 50% of residence fee is accrued; refund received only after resident passes away or moves.

Declining Refund: Option 1 - (Extensive): Standard Refund is declining over 4 years, with 100% guarantee refund in the first 60 days for any reason. 50% & 90% Refund plans also available. Option 2 - (Fee for service): Standard Refund declines in two years, with guaranteed refund in the first 60 days for any reason.

50% Refund plans also available.

30-month declining refund and 50% refund available (50% available on Garden Home only).

Option 1: Life Occupancy. Residence & Care refund declines at 4% a month for 25 months, then no refund. Option 2: 50% Life Equity. Refund declines at 2% a month for 25 months. The remaining 50% is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated and within 30 days of reoccupancy of the residential unit. Option 3: 100% Life Equity. 100% of the Residence & Care fee is returned to the resident or estate after residency is terminated. The refund is available, once residency is terminated, six years after initial move-in date, or 30 days after reoccupancy of the residential unit, if 6 years has already passed.

Entrance fee is 100% refundable.

Refund Options

No, except for rehab services

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Medicare Certified

Not required, private pay

Not required, but helpful

Not required, but helpful with feefor-service plan. Not necessary with LifeCare plans, which provide full coverage.

Not required

Not required

No

Long-term Care Insurance

62

62 (co-applicant no younger than 55)

62 (at least one applicant must be 55)

62 (If couple, one spouse must be at least 62)

62

62

Min. Age to Obtain Residence

919-666-2624 atriasouthpointwalk.com

919-552-4580 800-552-0213 windsorpoint.com

336-570-8440 800-282-2053 villageatbrookwood.org

336-524-9467 twinlakescomm.org

919-848-7080 (marketing) 919-848-7000 (main) springmoor.org

919-466-9366 info@searstone.com searstone.com

Contact Info

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$1,500

Aging Helpline: 919.968.2087 orangecountync.gov/aging facebook.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging

Preston Pointe 1995 NW Cary Pkwy., Morrisville

2551 Homestead Road Chapel Hill, NC 919.968.2070

$1,595$4,800

103 Meadowland Drive Hillsborough, NC 919.245.2015

Emerald Pond 205 Emerald Pond Lane, Durham

Seymour Center

$1,700$4,700

Central Orange Senior Center

Durham Regent 3007 Pickett Road, Durham

$2,995$4,045

$1,595$4,800

Month-to-month leases. Some supportive services onsite. No buy-in fees.

Month-to-month leases. All independent living. No buy-in fees.

Month-to-month leases; all independent living

Daily, weekly and monthly options.

Month-to-month leases. All independent living. No buy-in fees.

Sixty days notice to terminate lease

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

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

Non-refundable

Orange County Senior Games 919-968-2784

$1,700$4,700

ONE – STOP – SHOP for Aging Services & Enrichment

$2,395$3,295

Orange County SeniorStriders (Mall-Walking Program) 919-245-4270 No, because no medical services included

No, because no medical services included

No, because no medical services included

Therapy is covered

by Medicare

Medicare Certified

Aging Helpline 919-968-2087

$3,000

Refund Options

Not required

N/A

N/A

Not required, Veteran’s First Community

Long-term Care Insurance

Central Orange Senior Center 103 Meadowland Dr., Hillsborough 919-245-2015

Contract Options

62

55

55

55

Min. Age to Obtain Residence

RSVP 55+ (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) 919-245-4240

Bartlett Reserve 300 Meredith Drive, Durham

Monthly Fee Range

919-935-0138 prestonpointe.com

919-493-4713 emeraldpond.net

919-490-6224 durhamregent.com

919-361-1234 bartlettreserve.com

Contact Info

Robert and Pearl Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd. 919-968-2070

Entrance Fee Range

Need-to-Know Numbers for Retirees

CCRC

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Janice Anderson has worked at Frank Porter Graham Elementary in Chapel Hill since 2003 and was the 2011 School Nurse of the Year, awarded by the School Nurse Association of North Carolina.

Molding Minds

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uality education is often a primary concern for young families moving to a new area. Luckily, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools has a proven record of excellence. With over 12,000 students enrolled, the district opened its first magnet school last year and also debuted a new long-range plan for its next five years. The 2014-2015 school year will be one of continued commitment to the plan, with emphasis on professional development and encouraging meaningful parent and community partnerships.

Here’s an introductory list of options – both public and private – to begin your scholastic search. 

Meet our Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Forcella became the district’s 23rd superintendent on July 1, 2011. Before joining CHCCS, Dr. Forcella served as superintendent of Guilford Public Schools in Connecticut and superintendent of the Cape Elizabeth Schools in Maine. He holds a B.S. degree in physical education, an M.S. in special education, a sixth-year degree in curriculum and instruction and a doctorate in educational management.

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Directory Carrboro Elementary PreK-5 400 Shelton St., Carrboro 919-968-3652 ces.chccs.k12.nc.us

McDougle Elementary, PreK-5 890 Old Fayetteville Rd. 919-969-2435 mes.chccs.k12.nc.us

Seawell Elementary PreK-5 9115 Seawell School Rd. 919-967-4343 ses.chccs.k12.nc.us

Carrboro High 9-12 201 Rock Haven Rd., Carrboro 919-918-2200 chs.chccs.k12.nc.us

Ephesus Elementary PreK-5 1495 Ephesus Church Rd. 919-929-8715 ees.chccs.k12.nc.us

Morris Grove Elementary PreK- 5 215 Eubanks Rd. 919-918-4800 mges.chccs.k12.nc.us

Culbreth Middle 6-8 225 Culbreth Rd. 919-929-7161 cms.chccs.k12.nc.us

Chapel Hill High 9-12 1709 High School Rd. 919-929-2106 chhs.chccs.k12.nc.us

McDougle Middle 6-8 900 Old Fayetteville Rd. 919-933-1556 mms.chccs.k12.nc.us

East Chapel Hill High 9-12 500 Weaver Dairy Rd. 919-969-2482 echhs.chccs.k12.nc.us

Phillips Middle 6-8 606 N. Estes Dr. 919-929-2188 pms.chccs.k12.nc.us

UNC Hospital School K-12 Box 106, 101 Manning Dr. 919-966-5009 unchs.chccs.k12.nc.us

Smith Middle 6-8 9201 Seawell School Rd. 919-918-2145 sms.chccs.k12.nc.us

Phoenix Academy High School 9-12 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd. 919-918-2300 pahs.chccs.k12.nc.us

Estes Hills Elementary PreK-5 500 Estes Dr. 919-942-4753 ehes.chccs.k12.nc.us

Northside Elementary PreK-5 350 Caldwell St. 919-918-2220 nes.chccs.k12.nc.us

Frank Porter Graham Dual- Language Magnet PreK-5 101 Smith Level Rd. 919-942-6491 fpg.chccs.k12.nc.us

Rashkis Elementary PreK-5 601 Meadowmont Ln. 919-918-2160 res.chccs.k12.nc.us

Glenwood Elementary K-5 2 Prestwick Rd. 919-968-3473 ges.chccs.k12.nc.us

Scroggs Elementary PreK-5 501 Kildaire Rd. 919-918-7165 mses.chccs.k12.nc.us

Private Schools

Bethesda Christian Academy 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 919-598-0190 bcacrusaders.org Focus Partners with Christian families to help equip students academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary, $6,315; Middle, $6,982 Special Requirements Student testing and parent interview.

Camelot Academy 809 Proctor St., Durham 919-688-3040 camelotacademy.org Focus Features individualized instruction, mastery-based learning and parental involvement.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 105-125 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $9,300-$12,950; Merit scholarships for academically gifted students.

Special Requirements Reading and math assessments and two-day student visit.

Application fee is $50.

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Cardinal Gibbons High School 1401 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh 919-834-1625 cghsnc.org

Cary Academy 1500 N. Harrison Ave., Cary 919-677-3873 caryacademy.org

Focus A college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh that aims to form men and women of faith, service and leadership.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 1,431 Student/Faculty Ratio 13:1 Yearly Tuition $9,845-$13,905 Special Requirements Previous school records, testing and application.

Carolina Friends School 4809 Friends School Rd., Durham 919-383-6602 cfsnc.org

Focus A college preparatory school integrating the best of traditional education with new and emerging technologies.

Grades 6-12 Total Enrollment 750 Student/Faculty Ratio:9:1 Yearly Tuition: $20,200 Special Requirements Entrance exam, student visit/interview, transcripts and teacher recommendation. Applications are online. First consideration by Jan. 16, 2015.

Cresset Christian Academy 3707 Garrett Rd., Durham 919-489-2655 cressetchristian.org

Focus A vibrant and inclusive learning community inspired by Quaker values that empowers students to think critically, creatively and independently.

Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 490 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $10,660-$18,130 Special Requirements Families should apply the year before they would like to enroll their child – by Jan. 4 for preK through grade 1 and by Jan. 15 for grades 2-12. A written application, supporting documents, parent tour, parent interview and student visit are required.

Focus Cultivates the heart of each student to educate, nurture and help shape their character in a Christ-centered environment grounded in the truth of God’s word.

Grades Infant-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio Infant, 5:1; Toddlers: 2-y/o, 9:1; 3-y/o, 10:1; 4-y/o,12:1; Elementary, 10-15:1; Middle/High School, 15-20:1 Yearly Tuition $6,180-$9,480 Special Requirements Student and parent interview, previous records, visit and application.

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Duke School 3716 Old Erwin Rd., Durham 919-416-9420 dukeschool.org Focus Students leave Duke School with the ability to think independently and critically and prepared to take their place in the global community in which collaboration and strong communication skills are essential.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 485 Student/Faculty Ratio Preschool, 8:1; Grades K-4, 11:1; Grades 5-8, 12:1 Yearly Tuition Visit website for details.

Special Requirements Admissions application, student assessment, candidate profile, parent visit and tour. First consideration deadline is in January.

Durham Academy Preschool and Lower school: 3501 Ridge Rd., Durham Middle school: 3116 Academy Rd., Durham Upper school: 3601 Ridge Rd., Durham 919-493-5787 da.org Focus Strives to provide an education that will enable students to live moral, happy and productive lives.

Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 1,175 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition $12,940-$22,420 Special Requirements Assessment or entrance exam, which varies by grade level.

Half-day visit and interview required for grades 9-12.

Durham Nativity School 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham 919-680-3790 durhamnativity.org Focus Provides a learning environment for eligible boys, supporting them in their personal, social, moral and intellectual development, and positioning them to be successful at an independent college preparatory high school.

Grades 6-8 Total Enrollment 45 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition None Special Requirements Open house, Saturday Academy, day camp and Summerbridge program.

Emerson Waldorf School 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill 919-967-1858 emersonwaldorf.org Focus Encourages and promotes independent thinking and social responsibility, as well as academic and artistic excellence. 

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Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 250 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 9:1; Grades 1-12, 6:1 Yearly Tuition $5,900-$15,807 Special Requirements Meeting with parents and child, plus classroom visit.

Five Oaks Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School 4124 Farrington Rd., Durham 919-493-5555 fiveoaksschool.org Focus Strives to show children Jesus, nurture their love for others, teach them to think and empower them to serve.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 18 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition K, $5,250; Grades 1-8, $5,000 Special Requirements Application process, references and transcripts.

Gorman Christian Academy and Early Learning Center 3311 E. Geer St., Durham 919-688-2567 gormanbc.org

Focus Serves as partners with parents in providing an education consistent with the Bible.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 119 Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition K-5, $5,922; 6-8, $6,142 Special Requirements Administrator meets with parents and child.

Immaculata Catholic School 721 Burch Ave., Durham 919-682-5847 immaculataschool.org Focus Views learning as a lifelong endeavor to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, aesthetically and physically.

Grades Age 3 ½ -Grade 8 Total Enrollment 390 Student/Faculty Ratio PreK, 9:1; K, 10:1; Grades 1-2, 11:1; Grades 3-5, 22:1; Grades 6-8, 24:1 Yearly Tuition $6,038-$7,966 Special Requirements Entry test, copy of student’s permanent records and current teacher recommendations. (Application and teacher recommendations are available online.) Application fee is $100.

YMCA Camp Cheerio!

International Montessori School 3001 Academy Rd., Bldg. 300, Durham 919-401-4343 imsnc.org Focus A nonprofit Spanish- or Frenchlanguage immersion school that aims to promote bilingualism at all ages and improve communication across cultural boundaries.

Grades Age 3-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition $8,330, half day; $11,170, three-quarter day; $13,740 full day.

Scholarships available.

Special Requirements Parent interview and observation required.

Jordan Lake School of the Arts 1434 Farrington Rd., Apex 919-387-9440 jordanlakesa.com Focus Provides a progressive approach to education, with a strong core curriculum while exploring nature and the arts.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 26 Student/Faculty Ratio 5:1 Yearly Tuition $12,900-$14,900 Special Requirements Application, interview and two-day try-out. 

What is YMCA Camp Cheerio!!!

Camp Cheerio?

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, just a 2 1/2 hour easy drive from Chapel Hill and the Triangle area.

(for Christmas!)

YMCA Camp Cheerio!!!

What is Camp Cheerio?

What is Camp Cheerio?

Cheerio is a YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15.

(for Christmas!)

Cheerio is a YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15.

What is there to do?

• Rock-climbing • Canoeing • BB Shooting • Archery • Arts and Crafts • Frisbee Golf • Hiking • Have Fun!

Make Those Summer Plans Now and Give Them a Christmas Gift They’ll Never Forget!

www.campcheerio.org For more information: Call or email Shane Brown: 336-869-0195 or shane@campcheerio.org

What is there to do?

• Rock-climbing • Canoeing • BB Shooting • Archery • Arts and Crafts • Frisbee Golf • Hiking • Have Fun!

Make Those Summer Plans Now and Give Them a Christmas Gift They’ll Never Forget!

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Cheerio is an overnight YMCA camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We serve children from ages 7-15, with one and two week sessions.

What is there to do?

Rock climbing Canoeing BB Shooting Archery Arts and Crafts Frisbee Golf Hiking Have Fun!

www.campcheerio.org www.campcheerio.org Formore moreinformation: information: For Call or email Shaneoffice Brown: Contact the camp 336-869-0195 336-869-0195 or director@campcheerio.org shane@campcheerio.org

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) is one of two public school systems in Orange County.

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Here are some fast facts:

• Established in 1909.

• 3 high schools (plus one alternative high school), 4 middle schools, 11 elementary schools and a school for young people being treated at UNC Hospitals.

• High school students enrolled in challenging Advanced Placement (AP) courses: More than 1,200

• District-wide SAT score: 1,194 (or 1,766 when the writing component is included), the state’s highest. This high average was attained while more than 85% of the district’s eligible students took the test.

• Graduating high school students going to two- or four-year institutions of higher learning: nearly 92%. CHCCS has a four-year cohort graduation rate at 92.6%.

• Per pupil expenditures: $11,223 • Educators with a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS): More than 200.

• Proportion of teachers with a master’s or doctorate degree: 43%

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Just Right Academy 4723 Erwin Rd., Durham 919-932-0360 justrightacademy.org Focus Provides structure without rigidity for K-12 special needs students who struggle in a traditional environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 53 Student/Faculty Ratio 3:1 Yearly Tuition $18,900 a year with a $500 materials fee; Limited financial aid available.

Special Requirements School visit.

Application fee of $50.

Legacy Academy 515 E. Winmore Ave. 919-929-7060 lachapelhill.com Focus Students are actively involved in multi-sensory activities inside and out, including art, music, language and foreign language, brain power and physical activities designed to be both fun and nurturing.

Kindergarten, after-school and camping programs for children up to 12 years also offered.

Grades 6 weeks-K Total Enrollment 100 Student/Faculty Ratio Infants, 4:1; 13-24 months, 5:1; 25-36 months, 8:1; 37-48 months, 9:1; 4-5 years, 12:1 Yearly Tuition Varies by age and program.

Call for rates.

Special Requirements Consultation required. Registration fee of $150.

Lerner Jewish Community Day School of Durham 1935 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham 919-286-5517 lernerschool.org Focus Incorporates Jewish values into its General Studies program. Smart Board technology in every classroom, hands-on science, Everyday Mathematics and Writer’s Workshop curricula and daily modern Hebrew.

Grades Age 2-Grade 5 Total Enrollment 130 Student/Faculty Ratio 9:1 Yearly Tuition Elementary: $14,750; preschool: $5,800-$14,700. Tuition based on multiple schedule options: 5-day and 3-day/half day (12:30pm)/full day (3pm)/ extended day (5:30pm).

Special Requirements Application and screening process.

Liberty Christian School 3864 Guess Rd., Durham 919-471-5522 libertychristiandurham.org

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Focus Aims to bring each student to a knowledge and relationship with Jesus Christ and prepares the student for a life of service while providing academic training.

Grades PreK-12 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio PreK-5, 18:1; Grades 6-12, 18:1 Yearly Tuition $3,900; $6,350 (2 children); $8,150 (3 or more children) Special Requirements Entry test and interview.

Montessori Children’s House of Durham 2800 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-9045 mchdurham.org Focus Practices Montessori principles of respect for the child’s capabilities, prepares an environment in which the child can be successful and observes each learner’s style and progress.

Grades 18 months-Grade 6 Total Enrollment 160 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler (18 months3 y/o), 6:1; Preschool, 11:1; Elementary, 11:1 Yearly Tuition $6,070-$13,930 Special Requirements Required visit for parents.

Montessori Community School 4512 Pope Rd., Durham 919-493-8541 mcsdurham.org Focus Students learn in a vibrant Montessori community where together, through the dynamic and relevant curriculum, they are guided toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.

Grades 18 months-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 270+ Student/Faculty Ratio Toddlers, 6:1; Primary, Grades 1-6, 12.5:1; Grades 7-8, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $8,858-$13,884 Special Requirements Tour for parents; elementary and adolescent three-day classroom visit.

Montessori Day School 1702 Legion Rd. 919-929-3339 mdsch.org Focus Offers a faculty-operated school, a well-equipped learning environment and an enriched Montessori curriculum to meet the needs of children with a wide range of abilities. On-site aftercare also available.

Grades Toddler-6th grade Total Enrollment 72 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition: $8,650-$9,850

Special Requirements Interview process includes a general evaluation and a meeting with parents. Three-day visit for elementary.

Montessori Farm School 512 U.S. 70 E., Hillsborough 919-732-5026 montessorifarmschool.com Focus Special emphasis on nature study and activities including gardening and animal care Grades PreK-K Total Enrollment Up to 20 Student/Faculty Ratio 10:1 Yearly Tuition PreK, $6,650; K, $7,650 Special Requirements Contact the school and set up an appointment to visit.

Mount Zion Christian Academy 3519 Fayetteville St., Durham 919-688-4245 mzcadurham.org Focus Prepares students for college or technical school, as well as for obtaining employment upon graduation from high school.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 120 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Yearly Tuition PreK and Elementary, $155/week; Secondary, $500/month; Boarding, $12,000 Special Requirements Application and application fee of $150 for day students and $500 for boarding students.

Pinewoods Montessori School 109 Millstone Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-2090 pinewoodsmontessori.com Focus Children are taught traditional academics as well as basic life skills and social awareness.

Grades PreK-6 Total Enrollment 72 Student/Faculty Ratio Toddler, 12:2; Elementary, 15:2 Yearly Tuition Primary, $5,400, half-day; $6,250, extended day; Elementary, $7,000 Special Requirements Scheduled observation recommended before submitting an application.

Quality Education Institute 800 Elmira Ave., Durham 919-680-6544 qeidurham.org Focus A student-centered learning community with a rigorous curriculum, clearly defined standards of performance and high expectations.

Grades PreK-6 Total Enrollment 49 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1

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Yearly Tuition $7,000 Special Requirements Placement test. Â St. Thomas More Catholic School 920 Carmichael St. 919-929-1546 school.st-thomasmore.org Focus Provides an education for each child in a God-centered environment.

Grades Age 3-Grade 8 Total Enrollment 460 Student/Faculty Ratio 3-year-olds, 7:1; 4-year-olds, 10:1; Grades K-3, 25:2 (teacher and assistant); Grades 4-8, 25:1 Yearly Tuition 3-year-olds (3 Day), $3,650; 3-year-olds (5 Day), $6,090; PreK 4-yearolds, $6,090; K-8: $7,170-$9,320 Special Requirements: Feedback from previous teachers and report cards.

Southpoint Academy 7415 Fayetteville Rd., Durham 919-405-2080 southpointacademy.org Focus Prepares students to become ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education in a nurturing Christian environment.

Grades K-5 Total Enrollment Less than 50 ď ľ

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Come Dance with Us! Offering ballet, jazz, modern, rhythm tap, hip hop and fencing for dancers of all ages.

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Student/Faculty Ratio 12:1 Yearly Tuition $5,500 Special Requirements Tour, application, meeting with administrator and student testing.

The Hill Center 3200 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-489-7464 hillcenter.org Focus Transforms students with learning differences into confident, independent learners.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 168 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition $17,300 for halfday of instruction for grades K-12; grades 9-12 may choose to enroll for two hours ($13,730) or one hour ($10,160) Special Requirements Application and interview required.

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Triangle Day School 4911 Neal Rd., Durham 919-383-8800 triangledayschool.org Focus Fosters intellectual engagement, enthusiasm for learning, creativity in thinking and respect for each other and the community.

Grades Transitional K-8 Total Enrollment 185 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition $10,000-$13,500 Special Requirements Student assessment and child/parent interview.

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill 4011 Pickett Rd., Durham 919-402-8262 trinityschoolnc.org

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Focus Trinity School helps students discover and strengthen their gifts and become who God has called them to be. Rich and vibrant faith is the foundation for a deep education, with excellent academics, outstanding fine arts programs, and competitive athletics. Trinity is a community that celebrates wonder and curiosity and fosters engagement with deep questions—a place where bright minds and open hearts meet.

Grades Transitional K-12

Total Enrollment 542 Student/Faculty Ratio Lower school, 10:1; middle school, 7:1; upper school, 8:1 Yearly Tuition $9,930-$17,970 Special Requirements Check website for complete details, application deadlines and open house dates.

Regional Boarding Schools Agapé Corner School 1402 Holloway St., Durham 919-682-0546 agapecorner.org

Focus Academic vocational school granting both school diplomas and career certificates in heating/air, plumbing, electricity and carpentry Grades Ages 15-18 Total Enrollment 12 Student/Faculty Ratio 2:1 Special Requirements Interview. Legal guardian must accompany student to enrollment.

Asheville School 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville 828-254-6345 ashevilleschool.org Focus Students live in a nurturing community where faculty and students genuinely know one another. The school offers a rigorous co-ed college preparatory program for 285 students who represent 20 states and 17 countries.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 285 Student/Faculty Ratio 4:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $47,375; Day, $28,500 Special Requirements Separate interviews for both parents and child required. SSAT exam, full application, Math and English recommendations, transcript and testing also required. Open house dates: Nov. 8, 2014 and Jan. 19, 2015

Salem Academy 500 E. Salem Ave., Winston-Salem 336-721-2643 salemacademy.com 

The Hill Center K-12 school transforming students with learning differences into confident, independent learners.

Proven Methodology • 4:1 Student/Teacher Ratio • Tutoring Services

“I am so grateful we found a place that teaches the way she learns.”

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Focus Fosters the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth of young women. Offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, competition in 11 sports, a comprehensive fine arts program and technology, advising and co- curricular programs.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 167 Student/Faculty Ratio 7:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $42,980; Day, $20,980 Special Requirements Application process includes teacher recommendations, testing, an interview and transcripts.

Saint Mary’s School 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 919-424-4000 sms.edu Focus This independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school is dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for girls in grades 9-12.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 271 Student/Faculty Ratio 8:1 Yearly Tuition Boarding, $44,650; Day, $20,900 Special Requirements SSAT exam required.

Charter Schools

(Note: Charter schools are prevented by law to charge tuition.)

Orange Charter School 920 Corporate Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-6272 orangecharterschool.org Focus Utilizing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) curriculum model to build upon a 17year tradition of academic and artistic excellence.

Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 240 Student/Faculty Ratio 20:1 Special Requirements Application. Initial enrollment based on lottery; students are waitlisted once slots are filled.

PACE Academy 308 N.C. 54 West, Carrboro 919-933-7699 .pace-academy.com Focus Community-based learning that involves work with community partnerships, such as on-site work development, job shadowing and vocational training.

Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 200 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Siblings of current students are given first priority. Other applicants are chosen through a lottery system, if necessary. Once spots are filled, the remaining applicants are put on a waitlist.

Woods Charter School 160 Woodland Grove Ln. 919-960-8353 woodscharter.org Focus Emphasizes academic excellence and parent and family involvement in the academic environment.

Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 510 Student/Faculty Ratio 16:1 Special Requirements Preference given to children of faculty and siblings of current students. Other applicants are chosen through a lottery system. Once spots are filled, the remaining applicants are put on a waitlist.

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Durham Tech:

Locally sourced in Orange County

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hat used to be one of those best-kept secrets in higher education can’t really make that claim any more. Since Durham Technical Community College opened its Orange County Campus (OCC) in 2008,

an ever-growing number of folks are wising up to this amazing resource in Hillsborough.

Enrollment at OCC has risen dramatically over the past five years. Course offerings and the number of students attending OCC have almost doubled as word has spread about the quality of instruction, small class size, and transfer opportunities.

While offering courses in Orange County since the 1960s, Durham Tech firmly planted its flag in Hillsborough seven years ago to make it easier for the county’s residents to complete curriculum education courses for credit, to cultivate life-long learning with continuing education courses, or to retool for a new career with an amazing array of certifications and diplomas tailored to the area’s employers and high-demand career opportunities.

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of the top-performing university transfer programs in North Carolina for the past five years, sending more students to UNC and NCCU than any other community college in the state. An astounding 94 percent of Durham Tech grads earn grade point averages at or above 2.0 in their first year after transferring to a four-year school. And grads taking licensure exams for the first time have a remarkable 91 percent pass rate.

Clearly, Durham Tech students, at both its Main Campus and at OCC, are ready – globally ready – for whatever they decide to do next.

Executive Dean of Orange County Operations Penny Gluck offers her insight on what feeds this success: “What I think sets the Orange County Campus apart from attending a larger university is small, intimate class size. Students here feel welcome…That certainly enhances the quality of instruction

While the Orange County Campus comprises 20 acres in Hillsborough, graduation is usually held in Durham’s Performing Arts Center (DPAC).

as adult learners. We know the more active and engaged you can be, the more likely you are to really learn the material.”

Durham Tech enrolls more than 24,000 students each year and has a combined total of 830 faculty and staff members among its main campus, Northern Durham Center, Northgate Mall facilities and OCC. It also operates the Orange County Skills Development/JobLink Center, a userfriendly facility in downtown Chapel Hill that provides a comprehensive range of services, as well as a selection of continuing education courses, all under one roof.

At the heart of Hillsborough’s 20-acre Orange County Campus is a 40,000-squarefoot brick building that houses 22 instructional spaces (including classrooms, as well as computer and science labs), a library, faculty offices, and a student lounge. Durham Tech’s OCC has brought the best the college has to offer to the residents of Orange County, preparing them for the global economy right in their own backyard.

For more information about Durham Tech call 919-535-7238 or visit durhamtech.edu.

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Take Their Word For It Memorable quotes from memorable folks

“Chapel Hill is a cultural jewel of the South. … I’m proud to serve a community that is a powerhouse of optimism and innovation.”

Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt in a video

produced by the Visitors Bureau

“You must forgive me if I’m up and gone to Carolina in my mind.”

“Here, the weirder you were, the better.

I loved it immediately.”

Chef Bill Smith, executive chef at James Beard-award-winning Crook’s Corner and a Chapel Hill resident since 1967. He has been a James Beard finalist twice for Best Chef: Southeast.

“How do you even explain a place that is part urban, part country? Part biscuits and gravy and Cheerwine, and part artisanal olive oil and craft beers? You can’t. … It’s special. I just love it.”

Author Sarah Dessen, a Chapel Hill native and resident

“Chapel Hill, to me, is a series of signature dishes.

It’s the chicken, egg and cheese at Time-Out at 3 in the morning. … It’s a country ham biscuit from the [Sunrise] Biscuit Kitchen.

It’s the burger pita back at the old Hector’s. It’s the shrimp and grits at Crook’s.”

Hunter Lewis, editor-in-chief

of Cooking Light magazine, UNC alum and Chapel Hill native

“Home is a complicated place, and you have to grow and go on adventures and then the only place you want to bring it back to is home.

I miss North Carolina a lot, and I listen to WUNC [public radio] all the time on the road.”

Musician Tift Merritt, who grew up in Hillsborough and graduated from UNC

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James Taylor, singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy winner.

His song “Carolina in my Mind” was inspired by his childhood in Chapel Hill.

“You could fly over Chapel Hill and not know it’s there because the vegetation is so thick.”

Author Elizabeth Spencer, who is something of a literary legend and considers Chapel Hill her adopted home, having lived here since 1986

“When I lived in Chapel Hill, my stretch was to come all the way down Franklin [Street] and come back up through the Arboretum.”

Author Jill McCorkle, an avid walker who spent years in Chapel Hill before moving to nearby Hillsborough

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