Southport Magazine February 2015 Wedding Issue

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February: the wedding issue February is not only the month of love but also Southport Magazine’s wedding issue! Read about two beautiful couples married in our coastal town! Gaze upon their beautiful photographs and hear about all of the big-day details.

21-23 dining guide Discover the best eateries sure to please the most sophisticated palates

25 exercise events Classes from yoga to tai chi for keeping fit

30 marketplace Everything for sale from refrigerators to real estate

37 spottings

CURRENTS: pages 6 & 8

Readers’ wedding photos!

39 occasions Check out this month's upcoming events

Hannah and John Spencer, a beautiful couple married in Southport. Photo by Kristin Goode Photography

CURRENTS

6 hannah & john

Meet high school sweet hearts who wed at The Chapel of the Cross at St. Philip’s Church

8 anna & dave

Read about a dreamy 4th of July engagement Engaged and learn the details of the gorgeous wedding held at Southport Community Building

SHOWCASE

17 struggles and triumphs

Join the North Carolina Maritime Museum to hear Donnie Joyner discuss African-American struggles and triumphs

SAVOR

18-19 local seafood

Shop local for dinner and read on about how Haag and Sons love to prepare seafood

20 cheers

Four great spring beers to tease your pallet for warmer weather

HEALTH

24 love foods

Common aphrodisiac foods just in time for the month of love

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SCALES

27 frosty fishing

Come about Captain Beasley’s fishing charter and learn the ways of the sea

WEALTH

29 biz Q&A

Meet Renee Ward, owner of Renee’s Fine Jewelry

HOMESTYLE

32-35 cozy oasis

A busy bee finds comfort and solace in her home, styled in a blend of tradition and eclecticism

Greg French, Owner

Quality and Reliabilty Sunrooms, Garages, Sheds, Decks, Stonework

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hannah and john: high school sweet hearts tying the knot Story by Sara Beth McLamb Photos by Kristin Goode Photography

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ANNAH AND JOHN SPENCER are proof that you can find your sweet heart in the 8th grade, grow up to marry and live happily ever after. Hannah and John met on a field trip to Washington, DC. “John gave me a rose from a street vendor,” Hannah said.

“By the end of eighth grade, we were best friends.” After high school, John transferred away and sadly the two lost touch.

It wasn’t until nine years later that the two ran into one another where not-so-shy John asked for her number. A couple of weeks later the two had their first official date. During their relationship two more relocations occurred when Hannah moved to England and John moved to Florida for school. “We continued our relationship and Skyped daily,” Hannah said. “Thankfully, we were only transatlantic for a year!

John proposed July 2013 and we were married August 2014.”

John actually designed Hannah’s ring (how romantic). He used her grandfather’s wedding band and his great grandmother’s diamond from her engagement ring. As soon as he heard the news that the ring was ready he couldn’t contain his excitement or patience to propose to Hannah. “He picked up the ring on July 20th and that evening he proposed to me in my childhood bedroom,” Hannah said.

“My parents were downstairs and had champagne ready to celebrate! It was perfect!”

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Ceremony Site: The Chapel of the Cross at St. Philip’s church Reception Venue: The Southport Community Building Photographer: Kristin Goode Photography Bridal Gown: Jingles, a boutique in Richmond, VA – The maker was Watters & Watters, design was Devenport Hair & Makeup: The bride’s best friend, Jessie Cole, did her makeup and Leigh Anne Britt from Watertown Hair in Southport did her hair Bridesmaids Dresses: J Crew Groomsmen Attire: Tallia & The Tie Bar Flowers: Don Baker “We were on a tight budget and Don worked really hard to find affordable options that matched our color scheme, while making sure my must-have flowers were represented.” – from the bride Wedding Cake: Morgan Phillips Cakes “Morgan is a family friend who is a very

talented baker. She just graduated from the CIA in baking! Morgan handmade hydrangea blossoms out of sugar paste to match the flowers in my bouquet. The cake was three tiered with three different flavors: lemon chiffon cake with almond cream cheese filling, vanilla bean cake with fresh berries and whipped cream filling, and white chocolate almond cake with milk chocolate ganache filling. It was a dream!” – from the bride Caterer: ART Catering “The food was beyond phenomenal – our guests still about how it’s the best wedding food they have ever had. The service was just as amazing as the food. Terry Bland is an incredible person to work with and insured the reception went off without a hitch!” – from the bride Wedding Planner: Terry Bland from ART catering handled the day of wedding planning Decorations: Loren Yates “Loren is a family friend. She provided the decorations as our wedding gift. She created a magical evening through hand-making the center pieces, outdoor sea-side themed decorations, and flower vases. She made a station for our friends and family to write a postcard to us (all the postcards were Southport and Oak Island themed), and put them in a beautifully hydrangea-painted mailbox. She is going to mail us the postcards on our 1 year anniversary. Loren thought of so many little details that made the evening incredible special.”

– from the bride Music: Shoresound Productions LLC provided the DJ and MC service

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anna and dave:

a couple that believes in love and traditions Story by Sara Beth McLamb Photography by Kristin Goode Photography

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HE BEGINNING OF ANNA

and Dave Bard’s engagement literally lit the sky with fireworks. The two were visiting Anna’s parents on Oak Island for the 4th of July parade when Anna had a sneaky feeling that weekend might be the one. Their normal trips to Oak Island consisted of kayaking down the water way and this day started off with the same routine. “We paddled over to a small shell island and got out to take a break,” Anna told me. “We were sitting at the water’s edge and Dave began to talk about how we always had such a good time together and that he thought it would be nice to spend the rest of our lives together.”

As soon as the words escaped Dave’s mouth, Anna found him on one knee with the most gorgeous ring made up of her great-grandmother’s diamond hugged between two beautiful sapphires set in platinum. When they paddled back and reached Anna’s parents’ house, her mom had a huge banner waiting for them that read “Congratulations, Anna and Dave!”

The two were married on May 11, 2013 at the Southport Community Building which also was the home of their reception. “That location is very special to me because I grew up a few doors down from the community building,” Anna shared. “I remember playing on the bank of the Cape Fear River and riding my bike throughout downtown Southport.” The weather was picture perfect for their outdoor wedding. Their ceremony was intertwined with traditions from the faith of Dave’s family who are Jewish and Anna’s family who are Episcopal. The ceremony was concluded with the breaking of the glass, shouts of “Mazel Tov!” and merriment of celebration played by a brass quintet.

The bride and groom’s first dance was to Van Morrison’s “Tupelo Honey” which is a play on the nickname Dave gifted Anna on their first date – “Tupelo”. The wedding was a beautiful celebration that united the two in love and also gave friends and family a chance to bask in their glow and catch up with near and dear friends. “Being married to Dave and being surrounded by such love from our family and friends made it the best day of my life,” Anna said. “Until August 22, 2014 when we welcomed our son, Cameron – then that day took the cake!”

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Ceremony Site: The Southport Community Building Reception Venue: The Southport Community Building Photographer: Kristin Goode Photography Bridal Gown: Blush Bridal Boutique, Gainesville, VA Hair & Makeup: Amy Greer at The Loft did her hair and Kari Major at PURE did her makeup Bridesmaids Dresses: J Crew Groomsmen Attire: Gray suit Flowers: Meezie Childs and Debbie Raker (friends of the family) Wedding Cake: The couple had keylime pie and other desserts prepared by the caterer Caterer: Coastal Catering Wedding Planner: The bride and her mom!

Music: DJ - Jimmie Minnet, Key Productions, Music - Brass quintet directed by Steve Skillman Rehearsal Dinner: Pig Roast on the lawn of Lois Jane’s River View Inn

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thank you:

Operation Military Marry Me (OMMM) teaming up with local wedding vendors to say “thank you” to a military couple Story by Wendy Hilliard Photos by Spring Richardson Photography

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PERATION MARRY ME Military has quickly become the event of the year for numerous local wedding vendors. It is an opportunity to say “Thank You” to a military couple by teaming up and providing a free wedding.

To quote Alecia Davis-Geddings, the founder of OMMM, “It is a chance to give a little to those who give it all”.

When Alecia Geddings, owner of Oak Island Weddings and Photography, decided to sponsor the first wedding 4 years ago, she simply wanted to use her talent and profession to honor a military couple with a small, free beach wedding. The initial concept for OMMM was to keep it in house and fairly small. Fast forward to this Veterans Day and you get a glimpse of what happens when a patriotic area like Southport/Oak-Island gets excited about a great idea.

OMMM is now statewide. Numerous other counties in NC have gotten on board. Over 30 free weddings have taken place on Veterans Day in the past 4 years.

Wendy Hilliard, owner of Seaside Wedding Connection is the director of Brunswick County OMMM. When asked why she is so enthusiastic about this program, she shared with a text she received from this years winner, Hollie Osbourne...

Hello Wendy, You may already know what I am about to tell you..... We found out about a week before the wedding that Zach is deploying. He will leave in less than a month for Iraq. We kept it a secret at the wedding so it wouldn’t shadow our day. I just want to thank you again. If it wasn’t for you and Operation Marry Me Military, we would not have had a chance to get married before he left.

You will never understand how thankful we are that we have our beautiful wedding day as a memory to hold on to while he’s gone.

I just wanted you to know that you and our wedding were a Godsend for us. The happiness that day brought us will last us through this next year while we are apart.”

Sargent Zach Osbourne is stationed in the army at Fort Bragg. He is in the 82nd Airborne division and serves in the parachute infantry regiment. Zach’s 3rd deployment has him in Iraq for the next year. He and Hollie have been together for almost 2 years.

“They are an adorable couple and I immediately fell in love with them” said Wendy. “I’ll never forget our first meeting after they had

been picked as the Brunswick County recipients. Zach, Hollie and both their moms drove down to Oak Island. I started explaining to them about our area and how committed we are to find a way to say “thank you” to everyone that serves. I let them know that we planned on making their dream wedding a reality. I could tell their initial thought was ‘this has to be too good to be true’. We spent the day together and I took them around town and to meet some of the people and businesses that would be participating and let’s just say there were a lot of hugs, handshakes and tears. They are both so humble and could not wrap their heads around how much their service is appreciated.”

Local vendors, as in previous years, gave the best they have. “Southport/Oak-Island is a very popular destination wedding spot”, says Hilliard who has helped hundreds of couples say ‘I do’. “The end result of the collaboration of local vendors makes it is easy to see why. In addition to the charm and beauty of our coastal town, we have some of the most experienced and talented wedding vendors available in NC.” This Veterans Day was sunny and beautiful. The mood was set by the talented professional violinist, Christa Faison as the guests arrived. Alecia Geddings officiated the ceremony on the beach in front of Oak Island’s new ocean front venue, 801 Ocean. The reception space was decorated in romantic, vintage décor and looked stunning thanks to the specialty linen provided by .E.W. Fulcher of Twin Oaks and CE Rentals. Hollie was brought to tears when she saw that Wine and Roses had designed exactly what she wanted for her flowers. Better Beach Rentals donated accommodations within walking distance of the venue. Shoresound Production kept the party going and The Confectionery showed off their southern fare and delicious desserts. Southport Historical Society provided dramatic canon fire as the groom kissed his bride. Hollie and Zach’s big day was an amazing and memorable event complete with photo booth and a drone video. Everything from hair styling and make up to the vintage car exit was donated totaling over $30,000 in goods and services. (See complete vendor list) OMMM will start accepting applications for a 2015 Veterans Day ceremony this Valentines Day. Information and applications are available at www.operationmmm.com

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Vendors: 801 Ocean - Ceremony & Reception Venue Abby Lassiter – Personalized Sign Better Beach Rentals - Beach House Rental for the family Blake Hobbs - Dove release during ceremony, videography Christa Faison - Violin Drone 33 - Aerial videography Ed Burnett, J.K. Somers – Bartender Hampton Inn – Accommodations for bride & groom during wedding planning Lois Jane B&B - Bride & Groom accommodation for wedding night Oak Island Country Club - Golf package for groomsmen

Oak Island Weddings & Photography Concept, Officiant Olivia Hood, Coastal Roots Salon - Hair & Make-up Seaside Wedding Connection - Staff, decor, planning Spring Richardson - Photography Wendy Hilliard - Photography Shoresound Productions - DJ & ceremony direction Southport Historical Society - Thor, canon fire Stutz Media - Photo booth The Confectionery - Caterer Twin Oaks/CE Rentals - Linen & design Wilmington Trolley Company - Guest Transportation

“You will never understand how thankful we are that we have our beautiful wedding day as a memory to hold on to while he’s gone. I just wanted you to know that you and our wedding were a Godsend for us.”

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bridal guide:

Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase allows brides to try before they buy Story by Bethany Turner What: Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase When: Sun., March 1st Where: Holiday Inn Resort 1706 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC Cost: $5 Info: (910) 793-4044 www.theperfectweddingplanner.com

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S THE PUBLISHER OF The Perfect Wedding Planner magazine, Tom Wunder created Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase to encapsulate all wedding experiences in one place. Setting this showcase apart from others available in the Cape Fear area, Wunder’s event allows brides to sample food, hear the musicians, see the gowns, and even sit in the limos before they commit to vendors for their special day.

“There are vendors there to fill all the needs of a bride to plan her wedding: limos and buses on display, wedding gowns, caterers, photographers, event lighting professionals, invitations, venues, bakers, DJ’s, registries, videographers,” Wunder lists. “Meet the vendors you need to work with one-on-one in a no-pressure environment, all in one location.”

The Perfect Wedding Planner is a free publication that serves the Cape Fear area, including Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. As a central location for the entire distribution area, Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase is held at Wrightsville Beach’s oceanfront Holiday Inn Resort. “This is an upscale bridal show that takes place in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn Resort, a beautiful resort right on the beach,” Wunder describes.

The most unique aspect of this bridal showcase is the live runway fashion show which features both bridal gowns and lingerie—a step up from dresses in bags or nighties on hangers. While showroom mannequins can give shape to a wedding dress, a model can allow the bride to see how a gown will move, truly projecting the way it may capture her dream.

Vendors on hand include 20 Cardinal, The Riverwalk Landing and NC Aquarium as venues, while Beachin’ Bouquets and More will show off its floral expertise. Brides can expect to meet Bill Parr Photography, Coastal DJ and Video, Coastal Knot Bridal Boutique, Occasions Just Write, Remax Essential/American

Security Mortgage, Summit Hospitality, and The Bra Shoppe, amongst others.

Lighting vendors will include Fire Control Productions and Illuminating Events. Food vendors include Creative Cake Design and Middle of the Island catering. Brides will be able to view rides from Azalea Limo and Cape Fear Limo and Coach Lines.

Admission to the showcase—held on Sunday, March 1st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.—is only $5 per person with free parking at the resort. Various vendors will be offering prizes, while a $100 gift certificate will be given away to a lucky bride. For more information, visit www. theperfectweddingplanner.com.

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fall of fort anderson:

150th Anniversary of the Fall of Fort Anderson Living History Story by Lisa P. Stites

A similar reenactment photo taken at Fort Anderson by Lisa P. Stites and her husband a few years back.

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RTILLERY FIRING, SOLDIERS marching, settlers setting up camp and demonstrating crafts and trades are all part of Civil War reenactments staged at Ft. Anderson. But to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the fall of the fort, reenactors will also showcase some of the things that went on behind the battle lines.

Programs, demonstrations, tours and battles are scheduled throughout two days, February 14 and 15. Saturday’s schedule includes children’s activities, military camps and artillery and torpedo demonstrations. Historic Interpreter Jim McKee said they will detonate torpedoes just like they did 150 years ago. Torpedoes of the time were much like today’s version of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) McKee said. “It’s what our troops today face all over the world. This is relevant to current events,” he said. And that is one of the goals of doing reenactment programs like this.

“People will be having fun and not even realize they are learning,” McKee said.

Author Chris Fonvielle will also lead a tour of the Fort each day. Fonvielle’s latest book on the history of the Fort will be released just before the anniversary. There will also be a replica steam engine on display and on Saturday night, a lantern tour.

Visitors can tour the settlement camps and this year, there will also be a coffin maker and an embalming demonstration.

Historic interpreter Shannon Walker said she hopes the planned events will help people understand the Cape Fear area’s important role in the Civil War and its

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aftermath. “It wasn’t just war is over and it’s time to come home,” Walker said.

There will also be a battle reenactment each day likely at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. The site, located at Brunswick Town, adjacent to Orton Plantation, opens at 9 a.m. both days, with scheduled events starting a half hour later. The site will be open until 8 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday, though the military reenactors will likely start to break camp after Sunday’s battle.

McKee said he expects between 100-200 reenactors to bring life to the earthen fort, a fort that McKee said is the most unique of its kind. “They literally carved this fort out of the ground. That took an incredible feat of engineering,” he said. Visitors expect to see a brick and mortar fort, Walker said, but the earthen one they find instead is actually more advanced. It took Ft. Anderson and Ft. Fisher across the river to keep Wilmington safe. Ft. Anderson was “the last stand” on the west bank of the Cape Fear River, McKee said, and once it fell, Union troops took the City of Wilmington three days later.

McKee and Walker hope that visitors will learn about more than just battle preparations and strategy though.

“It’s not just about strategy. These were actual people. Both sides. It’s not about celebrating the Confederacy or the Union.

It’s about what these men went through,” Walker said. “And women,” McKee added.

A full schedule of events will be available at the event; more information will also be on the Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson State Historic Site Facebook page.

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showcase

regional

MUSICAL APPEARANCES

struggles and triumphs:

Blue Sea Coffee Shop

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 620-7073 Every Fri.: Open Mic, all artists welcome, 7 p.m.

Rosenwald Schools, Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program Story by Lisa P. Stites What: Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program When: Feb. 17th 7-9 p.m.

Where: Southport Community Building 233 E Bay St Cost: $27-29, available online Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/southport

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ESS THAN HALF A CENTURY AGO, schools in Brunswick County were still segregated. African-American children attended County Training School #2 in Southport from the early 1920s until it closed its doors in the early 1970s.

Southport resident Donnie Joyner graduated from the County Training School in 1967 and is now a member of the Board of Directors for the Southport Maritime Museum. On February 17, he’ll present a program on the history of education of African-Americans in Brunswick County.

“A great deal of Southport’s/Brunswick County’s history, especially when it comes to early education in the black community, remains untold,” Joyner said. “It is our plan to bring to light some of these untold facts. We feel that once these facts are brought to light, both newcomers as well as the younger generation will leave with a greater respect and appreciation when it comes to early education in the black community.”

The Training School, also known as Rosenwald School, was built in the 1920s in Southport to provide public education for the African-American community. In the 1910s, Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Co., established a fund that provided designs and matching grant funds to help build more than 5,300 schools from Maryland to Texas between the late 1910s and 1932.

Lori Sanderlin, Curator of Education at Southport Maritime Museum, said a community would join together to help build a Rosenwald School. “You would have a group of African Ameri-

cans and they would raise funds for the school, and raise funds from the white community, and then a portion would come from the Rosenwald fund,” she explained. “They decided they wanted a school. It was important for Brunswick County.”

The first such school was built in 1921-22 and cost $8,920. That school burned before it could be used, however, and the community again raised funds for its replacement.

Located at the corner of North Lord and Owens Streets in Southport, the school was not easily accessible from all parts of Brunswick County. Sanderlin said it was difficult for some students to attend, though students did travel from Bolivia and Shallotte.

“This was when Brunswick County was segregated and this was the only school in Brunswick County for African Americans,” she said.

Joyner was one of 48 graduates in 1967. He said many of his classmates still live in the area. Sanderlin said it’s wonderful to hear stories of the school from former students and teachers. “There’s such a strong heritage in Brunswick County,” she said.

The Museum’s Third Thursday programs focus on “the best” of Eastern North Carolina, according to the Museum website, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/southport, with “experts

Chaser’s Beach Club

5829 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-5252 Every Wed.: Dennis Walton Band and Open Mic, 8:30 p.m.

Every Tues & Thurs: Karaoke (Thurs. dedicated to country)

Dead End Saloon

4366 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com 2/14: Katy Buchanan, 7:30 p.m.

Fishy Fishy Cafe

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-1881 • www.fishyfishycafe.com

Donnie Joyner, member of the Board of Directors for the Southport Maritime Museum. Courtesy photo

sharing their stories, knowledge and humor.”

This Third Thursday program is part of February’s celebration of Black History Month. Sanderlin said Joyner also worked with the Museum on an expansion of its Civil War exhibit to include “Cruising the Line: African American Sailors.” The exhibit will include information about escaped slaves who joined the Union Navy off Southport’s coast. These sailors were “instrumental in blockading goods vital to the Confederate war effort,” according to the website.

“Rosenwald Schools, Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program,” will be held at the Southport Community Building on February 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Please call (910) 457-0003 to register.

*all shows from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

2/3 - 2/12: Closed for Repairs 2/13: Reopening 2/13: The Dennis Walton Band 2/14: Randy Sadewater 2/20: Heather Skipper & Dennis Walton 2/21: Rev 2/27:The Dennis Walton Band 2/28: Uncle Hairy 6:30-10:30

Lazy Turtle Bar and Grill

601 Ocean Dr., Oak Island • (910) 278-7725 2/1: Super Bowl party 2/7: Little Big Band, 7 p.m.

2/14: Heather Skipper and Dennis Walton, 7 p.m.

2/21: Christine Martinez and Guy Phillips, 7 p.m.

2/28: Rick Strickland Band, 6:30 p.m.

The Oasis Bar & Grill

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport (910) 454-4004 • www.southportoasis.com *all band shows from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

2/7: Cell Block 2 2/14: The Lucky Girls 2/21: Plan B 2/28: Linda Snyder Beginning Feb 2/06 will be Karaoke with Rodney Dane Every Friday 2/06, 2/13, 2/20, and 2/27 beginning at 7 p.m.

Amuzu Theatre

111 N. Howe St., Southport • (910) 523-2552 The historic Amuzu Theatre presents Broadway on Howe Street 2/27: 7:30 p.m.

2/28: 7:30 p.m.

3/1: 3 p.m.

3/6: 7:30 p.m.

3/8: 3 p.m.

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savor

Story by Rebecca Jones Haag and Sons 7901 E Oak Island Dr., Oak Island (910) 278-1234 www.haagandsonsseafood.com

haag and sons: The boutique fish monger

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OST LOCALS AND VISITORS to the area are familiar with Haag and Sons Seafood, and chances are they are familiar with the larger than life proprietor, the charismatic and passionate fishmonger, Jon Haag. He fits the part; ruggedly handsome with blond hair and blue eyes, and makes wearing tall rubber boots and waterproof overalls look good; perhaps influenced by the romantic notions of the tumultuous relationship between man and the sea and that of the longstanding seafaring industry of generations before. The entire staff at Haag and Sons makes their job, cutting and slicing fish, with their self imposed motto, “this job stinks”, look glamorous. And walking in? It’s cold, and it does stink: in a seafood lover kind of good way. Bowls of fresh raw shrimp are sitting on ice: bigger, biggest and jumbo, just steps away from the steam pot or grill . How to prepare? Lemon, garlic, butter, Old Bay, or, simply, chilled with cocktail sauce- the more horseradish the better.

Whole fresh fish are displayed on their own bed of ice. This day a huge freshwater shovel head catfish, (it had whiskers), from the Cape Fear River took center stage. Flanked by snowy grouper, trigger fish, and the vermillion snapper with it’s distinctive red

Zack Carter, Dave Beresoff, Jon Haag, Brett Swain, Lisa Beresoff. Photo by Rebecca Jones

color. The ice bed is capped by a humongous hogfish and the shiny yellow speckled large golden tile. Local mussels and oysters piled on swatches of burlap are ready for the neighborhood oyster roast or low country boil.

Haag and Sons Seafood opened its retail and wholesale storefront on the Yaupon Beach-Long Beach line, 7901

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East Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC, in 1995. Jon Haag’s venture in the fish business started years before in Southport, with the initiative of selling local fish inland. “The fish docked here were being shipped north- a wonderful resource-leaving...” Jon pushed the wholesale fish trade to the piedmont, providing North Carolina

restaurants North Carolina fish and shrimp, which, in turn, provided it to the consumer.

That innovative spirit has carried Haag and Sons Seafood through years of changes in government regulations —economical, environmental, and personal ups and downs, keeping employees with jobs and the doors open in this small coastal community. Jon has stayed on the forefront of the fish world, educating himself to help educate the public. He is on the Board of Brunswick Catch which is a part of NC Catch, a non-profit focused on promoting a sustainable seafood industry, “saving fisherman-saving and restoring the ecosystem”.

“This explains the purpose so well,” says Haag, pointing out excerpts from an article by National Geographic Fellow, Barton Seavor, a chef and sustainable seafood advocate. Haag admires and is influenced by Seavor. “I would team up with him in any form or fashion. This is what we want to do —bring the small farm initiatives that have been happening across the country to the seafood industry-sustainable fisheries where the resource is nurtured.” For Brunswick county, that is the Snapper - Grouper Fishery, which includes 73 species, and the Shrimp Fishery, both are “critical for survival in wholesale and resale trade

Top: Employee Zack Carter cleaning and cutting Golden Tile at Haag and Sons. Bottom: Employee Dave Beresoff holding a Golden Tile at Haag and Sons. Photos by Rebecca Jones

and indigenous to the Carolinas,” emphasizes Haag.” Every Fishery in Federally regulated waters has quotas and catch limits, and are only allowed to have certain things at certain times of the year. We function like a boutique —hand pick what is available from small scale sustainable boats,” explains Haag. “January 1st, vermilion snapper and trigger fish were both opened in the Snapper-Grouper Fishery.”

“The trigger fish-is very versatile.

You can bake, fry, broil, or grill it up.

The snapper is great for baking. Both fish are white and flaky. And not to

be overlooked, the golden tile, a deep water —800 thousand feet— cold water fish which is a bit sweet in flavor,” explains Haag. “And for taste, you can’t beat cooked whole-head and all.It’s delicious.” Haag can’t resist adding with a good natured smile that the fish has bones and it just “get over it”. There is laughter throughout the store and the bell on the door rings. More people come in and the shrimp is scooped up, the fish is cut to order, and the conversation twists and turns. The is a lot of story telling and tall-tales of fishes caught.

Haag wants his business to bring a sense of community to everyone who comes in. “We are here to feed the people and the community connection” Haag said. “The people are the most rewarding catch of the day.”

Haag and Sons Seafood is located at: 7901 East Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465 910-278-1234

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cheers

Story by Brian Kimball

spring beers:

Four great spring beers to tease your pallet for warmer weather

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PRING IS NEAR AND IT IS time to consider changing the profile of your favorite craft brews. Say goodbye to the robust imperial stouts and bourbon-aged ales and welcome a whole new season of flavor. In my opinion, spring seasonal brews offer some of the best drinking options of the year. Here are some of my suggestions for spring 2015.

Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA Chico CA.-Mills River, NC ABV 6.6% - IBU 55 Ruthless is an American IPA with fruity, citrus, and herbal hop notes combined with the dry and spiciness of rye. The ale pours amber in color with very little head, it provides hoppy aromas and finishes with flavors of pine and black pepper. Ruthless pairs well with spicy foods and hard cheeses. Sierra Nevada is putting the finishing touches on the Mills River brewery near Asheville and is providing tours and tastings. I see a road trip in the near future.

Boulevard Brewing Company Irish ale Kansas City, MO ABV 5.8% - IBU 30 Boulevards tribute to the traditional red ale of Ireland combines six styles of malts and five hop varieties. This process produces an ale with a rich toasted flavor and a reddish hue. This easy drinking Ale provides a medium body with a perfect balance of malts.

Food pairings include most cheeses, barbecue, and pizza.

New Belgium Portage Porter Fort Collins Co. - Asheville, NC ABV 6.0% - IBU 24 New Belgium Portage Porter celebrates the melting of the winter snowfall. This is also the first Porter style beer for the brewery. The brew masters have created a super smooth beer

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Ashley Meynardie, server at Loco Jo’s with Carolina Brewing Company Spring Bock and New Belgium Portage bottle. Photo by Kris Beasley

that provides aromas of roasted coffee, chocolate, and almonds. Portage is true to form and style with a New Belgium twist, they added hops. The American style hops balance bitterness with pale and chocolate malts. The beer pours opaque brown with a creamy body, drinks easy and pairs well with Wagu beef and chocolate desserts.

Carolina Brewing Company Spring Bock Holly Springs, NC ABV 6.5% - IBU 35 Welcome the goat, CBC brews this lager in the traditional German mai-

bock style. This beer pours honey brown in color with a frothy white head. The nose provides notes of toasted brown bread, caramel, and grassy aromas. The beer pairs well with mild cheeses, bratwurst, seafood, and even spiced desserts. This brewery is close by, don’t miss the chance to stop in and say hello to Mark and the crew.

Tell them Loco Jo’s sent you.

These are just a few examples of the spring offering of crafties. I suggest dropping in your favorite watering hole soon to explore what they have to offer.

Taste as many as you can, and remember to always enjoy responsibly.

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savor SEAFOOD SPECIALTY

Bob's Dogs

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to home-style sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

Atlantic Seafood and Steaks

5059 Southport-Supply Rd. SE, Southport 457-4477 • www.atlanticsouthport.com Casual dining with variety from seafood, steak, chicken and pasta. Known for its Calabash-style cuisine and low-country classics.

Chaser's Sports Bar and Grill

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish 'n' chips and more at this sports grill.

Bald Head Island Club 1 Salt Meadow Trail, Bald Head Island 457-7300 • www.bhiclub.net Offers options, from the Pelicatessen located poolside, to the pub-style Palms dining room or al fresco Palms Terrace to the Grille, the club’s primary dining venue. Full or temporary membership in the BHI Club is required to dine.

Duffer's Pub and Grill

928 Caswell Beach Rd., Oak Island 278-9299 • www.oakislandgolf.com Located at the scenic Oak Island Golf Club, the grill serves up premier burgers and wraps, as well as entrees from prime rib to salmon.

The Blue Marlin 4419 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 363-4075 Serving up a menu to satisfy all palates, The Blue Marlin specializes in seafood, steaks and pastas in a fun, relaxed, Caribbean atmosphere.

Eric's Grille

1671 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-9024 Offers old-fashioned, hand-patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

Cape Fear Restaurant and Lounge

101 W. Bay St., Southport 457-9222 • www.capefearrestaurant.com Family-owned, Cape Fear Restaurant delivers excellent Southern-style cooking in the form of crabs, scallops and, of course, surf ‘n’ turf.

American classics! Find hot dogs, hamburgers, and French fries at Eric’s Grille (1671 N. Howe St.; 457-9024). Photo

by Kris Beasley

Dead End Saloon & Fish Factory Grille

ters and more, broiled or fried.

4907 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com Known for real Maryland crab cakes and Cream of Crab soup and offering fresh, local seafood specials along with great entrees, nachos, cheddar fries, and more. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway with slips for docking and a beautiful view, including sunsets. We belong to the NC 10% Campaign.

Fish House Restaurant

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip.

Fishy Fishy Cafe

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-1881 • www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and bourbon salmon.

Frying Pan

319 West Bay St., Southport • 363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as crab salad.

Island Way Restaurant

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 278-7770 • www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.

Jolly Rogers

5515 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-7060 The menu features seafood, from shrimp to oys-

Fat Andy's Burgers

Jones Seafood House

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

MoJo’s on the Harbor

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 457-7217 • www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics like fried pickles and shellfish steam pots to global dishes such as Italian meat antipasto and Mediterranean-style shrimp and grits.

Provision Company

130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-0654 • www.provisioncompany.com Established in 1933, Provision Company offers a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

Shoals Club

100 Station House Way, Bald Head Island 454-4850 • www.shoalsclub.com A private membership club, Shoals Club emphasizes fresh ingredients and a twist on American dishes.

Yacht Basin Eatery

122 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 363-4108 • www.yachtbasineatery.com Dishing up goods from both the North and South, Yacht Basin Eatery offers everything from hand-rolled pizza, Jersey-style breads and authentic Italian, to Southern comfort foods and fresh seafood.

MODERN AMERICAN Live Oak Cafe

614 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4360 • www.liveoakcafenc.com Serving creative cuisine in a cozy atmosphere,

4655 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

Greenlands Farm Store

Live Oak Cafe offers dishes such as duck crepes, 668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia 253-9515 • www.greenlandsfarmstore.info low-country gumbo, and baked scallops au gratin.

Farm-fresh, organic and natural ingredients— grown here, made here! Gluten-free and vegan Mr. P’s Bistro options offered. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, unique 309 N. Howe St., Southport sides and desserts.

457-0801 • www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish Kopp's Kwik Stop II du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 845-7700 Kopp's grill serves up a full breakfast (available The Pharmacy Restaurant for school kids before class starts, too), plus home110 E. Moore St., Southport made lunches throughout the day.

457-5577 • www.thepharmacyrestaurant.com Fine dining with home-spun appeal abounds at The Pharmacy Restaurant. Enjoy everything from Little Bit's Grill gourmet chicken salad and fish tacos to blackened 5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island • 278-6430 A classic burger joint, with onion rings and other tilapia and Bouillabaisse. sides. Plus, breakfast is served, including pancakes and bacon.

Shagger Jacks 8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Local’s Family Diner 933-4103 • www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks of- 832 N. Howe St., Southport fers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs 457-0444 • www.localsfamilydiner.com Within a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s and sweet curry chicken to tacos.

Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.

Turtle Island Restaurant & Catering 6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with caribbe- Loco Jo’s an-inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork 602 N. Howe St., Suite E, Southport • 457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and salads. and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

CAFES, DELIS AND GRILLS Baked with Love

Maritime Market Cafe

8 Maritime Way, Bald Head Island 302 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0044 Offering sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche. 457-7450 • www.maritimemarketbhi.com Serving breakfast classics as well as imaginaA gem of a café located on Southport’s main drag. tive daily specials like seafood omelets or banana crepes. As well, lunch includes fresh sandwiches, Beana's Kitchen salads and wraps.

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island • 278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana's serves breakfast and lunch.

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Moore Street Market

Wildlife Restaurant and Grill

130 E. Moore St., Southport • 363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, this market specializes in organic and fair-trade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 457-9953 • www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home-cooked meals.

Weekly Wine Tastings Every Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • $5+ Uncorked by the Sea 602-A N. Howe St., Southport 454-0633 • www.uncorkedbythesea.com “Good Wines for a Great Cause” Wine Tastings benefit local non-profit organizations. Join us to enjoy great wines and hors d’oeuvres while helping out a worthy cause.

Oak Island Deli and Pub

BAJA CALIFORNIA

Daily Wine and Craft Beer Tastings Mon.-Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4384 • www.thegrapeandale.com Taste our free samples or enjoy a top-shelf wine from our wine station for a small fee.

Every Friday, wine tastings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Week one of January - 90 pts. and higher rated wines; Week two - Wine Club Wines Past, Present, and Future; Week Three - Regional Wines;Week Four - Bargain Barrels.

Every Thursday, Riedel Wine Glass Tastings.

Call to register.

Oak Island Subs and Salads

Daily Wine and Craft Beer Tastings Any time, no appointment needed • $6 Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room 105 S. Howe St., Southport 777-5151 • www.silvercoastwinery.com Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room in downtown Southport offers wine and craft beer tastings seven days a week. Come in any time between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, and enjoy six wines or six beers (keep the souvenir glass) for $6.

1450 50 Lakes Dr., Southport • 845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dry-rub ribs, along with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and mac 'n' cheese.

Russell's Place

The Bar-B-Que House

Daily Wine and Craft Beer Tastings Any time, no appointment needed Flights • 1513-9 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 363-1202 Flights offers wine and craft beer tastings seven days a week. Enjoy six wines or six beers. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. 12 p.m to 10 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Premium wine tastings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings.

Southport Tea House

EVENTS

Brunswick Little Theatre’s “Tea Time” Fundraiser Sat., Feb. 21st • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay St., Southport The event will feature a traditional “Downton Abbey” style afternoon tea with a menu of petite sandwiches along with other delectable teatime treats will be served.

Our host for this event is actress and storyteller Jemila Ericson, who for thirteen years has been a captivating voice on WHQR, including Midday Interview. Alos featured will be a vintage fashion show, live period music and a silent auction. Linda Pukenas, owner of Robert Ruark Inn in Southport, will give a Tea Talk highlighting the “History and Etiquette of Tea”. Funds raised will support the 2015 theatre season at the new theatre at 8068 River Road SE in Southport.

Tickets are available online at www.brunswicklittletheatre.com and locally at Ricky Evan’s Gallery, 211N Howe Street. Seats are limited. $35 per person or $280 for a table of eight.

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-40005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

Oak Island Restaurant

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island • 201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old-fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island• 278-9040 From BLT's with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, this deli serves up quality sandwiches.

Oasis Bar and Grill

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport, 454-4004 Shrimp in every style desirable, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.

Old Bridge Diner

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island, 250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, from fluffy omelettes to burgers and fried-chicken sandwiches.

Olde Brunswick General Store

5700 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell's Place serves up lots of home cooking.

Side Street Café

5827 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 933-4615 Offering hand-pattied burgers, subs, shrimp, wings, hot dogs and more.

611 Howe St., Southport 833-0227 • www.southportteahouse.com Offering a full lunch menu with quiche, salads, sandwiches and afternoon tea anytime. Full beverage option including over 60 loose teas iced or hot and sold by the ounce. Gluten-free options, too.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taylor Cuisine Café

731 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0088 Bald Head Marina at Deep Point • 457-7830 www.taylorcuisinecatering.com Putting its Southern style where guests' mouths are, this eatery offers "Taylor-made" fried string beans, fried green tomatoes, country fried steak and more in two locations.

Trolly Stop

111 S. Howe St., Southport 457-7017 • www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one-of-a-kind hot dogs.

Tropical Smoothie Café

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 363-4908 • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com The menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made-to-order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

Quizno's Subs

5130 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport 457-4636 • www.quiznos.com Serving subs, salads, wraps, soups and pasta.

Chicken, prime rib, black angus, deli subs. Meat and cheeses cut fresh in store daily. Open every day.

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Flying Fish Cafe

705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (at the pier) 278-5504 • www.theflyingfishcafeoki.com Nestled beside the Oak Island Pier, Flying Fish Cafe offers a panoramic view of the ocean and excellent West-Coast cuisine.

BARBECUE Big Al's Slam Dunk BBQ

607 North Howe St., Southport (910) 477-2832 Pulled pork, baby back ribs, smoked wings, smoked pork tenderloin and beef brisket. All ABC permits. Brunswick Stew, mac and cheese, sliders, and homemade salsa and chips. Dine in or take out!

Southport Smoke House

1102 N. Howe St., Southport • 363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood-smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.

Terry's North Carolina Bar-B-Que & Ribs

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 201-1001 • www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow-smoked in-house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

CHINESE

IRISH Sláinte

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport • 457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don't forget the reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

8317 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 933-4405 Generous servings from the hibachi grill, as well as decadent sushi.

Tengu Japanese Steak House

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEXICAN Delphina Cantina

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 457-1222 • delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial— both with plantains.

Plaza Mariachi

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas.

San Felipe

4961 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 454-0950 Known for fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

PIZZERIAS Dry Street Pub and Pizza

Asian Taste

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, Southport 457-0988 • www.asiantastesouthportnc.com Take-out traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso's.

101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 • www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for hand-made, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.

Taste of China

Famous Subs and Pizza

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan-style Chinese food.

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.

INTERNATIONAL

Pizza Shack

Ports of Call

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com The eclectic menu offers choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh-baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

ITALIAN Bella Cucina

5177 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport 454-4540 • www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand-tossed, New York-style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

Joseph's Italian Bistro

5003 O'Quinn Blvd., Southport 454-4440 • www.josephsitalianbistro.com

Armed with decades of experience and "secret" family recipes, Joseph's Italian Bistro appeals with candle-lit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

The Pepperoni Grill

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven-toasted subs and calzones.

POLISH Pierogies

8017-A E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 368-8098 Specializing in the Polish delicacy for which they're named, this restaurant is set up for takeaway order and also features 'Super Dogs,' kielbasa hoagies, and kolache. Offers a grab and go frozen menu of stuffed cabbage, green bell peppers, hot sausage, kielbasa 'n' kraut, pizza shells, and more.

TAPAS Flights

1513-9 N. Howe St., Southport • (910) 363-1202 Wine, craft beer, and a tapas menu, small plates. Most items under $10; menu changes every two weeks. Look for weekend specials.

THAI Thai by the Sea

8300 E. Oak Island Dr. • 278-6420 Brightly decorated, Thai by the Sea offers traditional Thai including dumplings, with a large selections of dishes and spice levels.

Thai Peppers

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care. A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

BAKERIES/COFFEE SHOPS Ahoy Doughnuts

4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6929 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast-raised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family-owned.

Blue Sea Coffee Shop

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 • www.facebook.com/Blue.Sea.Cafe.NC Homemade bagels, hot out of the oven each morning & Mom’s baked goods & sweets. Fresh daily vegetarian specials. 100% organic coffee, full espresso & tea bar, fruit smoothies & chai. Wi-Fi & handmade gifts.

Burney’s Bakery

808 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.

Crazy Cake Chicks

5119 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4253 • www.crazycakechicks.com We have a variety of cakes on our standard menu.

We also prepare a full line of special order desserts including low-sugar, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and seasonal items by special order.

The Confectionary

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport • 457-9310 Featuring jelly doughnuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

Flying Pig Coffeehouse

Side Street Bakery

105 West Saint George St., Southport • 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

Staarr Cakes Bakery

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 • www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

ICE CREAM PARLORS

6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us Home of the Flying Pig, Green Swamp and Pig Bun; specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, chai, beans, bagels, desserts and conversation. Open year round, wi-fi, indoor and outdoor seating.

Dairy Queen

Jumpin’ Java - Oak Island

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava's allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten-free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

Port City Java

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 • www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year-round.

Complimentary Wi-Fi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

5701 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-5371* Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

Flava’s Coffee and Ice Cream

Fuzzy Peach

5130 Southport-Supply Rd., Unit 108, Southport 363-4180 • www.thefuzzypeach.com A frozen yogurt bar where you can select your own flavors and toppings.

Leaky Tiki

6324 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4503 • www.leakytikiinc.com Homemade ice cream and fudge since 2009.

Spike’s Dairy Bar

201 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike's offers great hot dogs as well.

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Story by Leslie Reschly, BSN, RN

Love Foods, Baby: Common aphrodisiac foods just in time for the month of love

The chemical component capsaicin in chili peppers stimulates nerve endings, which makes it a good aphrodisiac.

Courtesy photo

F

EBRUARY IS THE SEASON of love! By popular request, I was asked to research common aphrodisiac foods and weigh-in on whether the reported effects are fact or fiction.

Many ancient cultures actually investigated these facts and passed down traditions as science. For example, the Greeks believed that Olive Oil led to increased virility. This is in addition to the critical fats necessary for a healthy heart. And, as far back as the first century AD, Arugula was reported to help enhance feelings of love. Well, salad with olive oil dressing here we come!

The most commonly held beliefs about aphrodisia, defined as a desire for sexual intimacy, are often the result of personal experiences related to situations as well as visual cues. It seems that people often visualize certain sexual organs in foods thereby creating a direct link to the effects they produce.

For example, a banana is symbolic for this reason as well as the potassium and vitamin B it provides which can lead to increased energy. This example aside, I will allow the reader to determine any other organ-like associations!! In addition, pleasure related to certain foods

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can be linked to the person you shared the meal with as well as the environment. Avocados while on vacation with your love at a beach bar may conjure up many positive feelings and memories.

The most frequently -noted aphrodisiac foods I found include: 1. Oysters: They do contain zinc which is necessary for a healthy sex drive.

2. Avocado: First described by the Aztecs but possibly related to vitamin E. 3. Chocolate: Possibly a result of increased dopamine causing pleasure sensations.

4. Chili Peppers: Increased heart rate and sweating may simulate arousal. It’s chemical component capsaicin may also stimulate nerve endings.

5. Honey: This symbol of procreation is thought to help regulate estrogen and testosterone. In addition, the word “honeymoon” came to be noted historically as fermented honey or mead was given to the bride and groom after the ceremony.

6. Coffee: Caffeine does in fact increase the heart rate. It is also thought to be a mood stimulator for females.

7. Pine nuts: Full of zinc. See #1.

8. Gingko nuts: Used in Chinese herbal medicine.

9. Pomegranates: An antioxidant thought to improve organ sensitivity.

10. Salmon and walnuts: High in omega 3 fatty acids necessary for sex hormone production.

11. Watermelon: Relaxes blood vessels thereby increasing circulation.

12. Alcohol: Really? Yes, it lowers inhibitions. Red wine is thought to be relaxing and its antioxidant properties positively influence circulation. But, alcohol in excess can cause an opposite undesired effect.

13. Eggs and caviar: Because of their association with the reproductive system.

14. Carrots, Asparagus....see Banana.

Garlic, Basil, Almond, Figs and Strawberries also showed up repeatedly.

So... fact or fiction? I can tell you that many of these foods have been passed down as aphrodisiacs based on stories and that the research is not based on fact. What may appeal to one may be disgusting to another. Some people may not want to eat oysters no matter what their effect! Also, attraction plays a big component as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you are not attracted to your partner, there is no amount of banana that may help you!

Several years ago, my husband and I hosted a Valentine’s Day party for several couples. Each couple was to bring an aphrodisiac food. We had the gamut from oysters to olives to a chocolate fondue. While I can’t report about the evening events after the party, I can note that members of both sexes had a great time sharing stories and eating of the various morsels in anticipation of their reported benefits.

There is an old saying that goes “If you believe, you can achieve...” I encourage you to break out some of the foods above and conduct your own research during this Valentine month of love!

EUROPEAN TOUCH

exercise

EVENTS @ the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center 9 E. Boiling Spring Rd., Boiling Spring Lakes 363-0018 • www.bslprd.com -Fit 4 Life: Mon. and Wed., 11 a.m. • $1 -Yoga/Pilates:Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. • $5 -Yoga w. Sandy:Tues. & Thurs., 6 p.m. • $5 -TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Fri., 11a.m.

-Karate:Tues., 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

-Mah Jongg:Thurs., 10 a.m.

-Qi Gong: Mon.,Wed., & Fri., 10:25 a.m.

@ the Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Southport 754-2300 • www.brunswickseniorresources.org *Special classes may have fees, and contributions to the programs are encouraged -Yoga for Health and Wellness:

Mon., 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Tues., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; -Strength and Chair Toning Exercise:

Mon. and Wed., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

-Mah Jongg: Fri., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., RSVP -Easy Does It: Mon.,Wed., 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

-Square Dancing:Tues., 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (fee) -Tai Chi: Mon,Wed., & Fri., 10:30 am to 11:30 am -Intermediate/Adv. Line Dancing:Thurs., 2 to 3 p.m.

-Gentle Cardio and Core Classes:Tues. & Thurs.,

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; bring a mat -Low-Impact Aerobics:Tues., 5-6pm; Fri., 9-10am -Total Body Conditioning: Fri., 11:30 am -12:30 pm

@ Oak Island Rec. Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5518 • www.oakislandnc.com -Senior Mature Aerobics: Tues. & Thurs., 7:45 a.m.

$2 resident /$3 non-resident drop-in fee -Senior Yoga:Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.

$2/$3 drop-in fee -Yoga with Amy English: Mon. and Wed., 6 p.m. $4/$5 drop-in fee; $20/month or $27/month -Table Tennis: Fridays, 8 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.

-Tai Chi: Sat., 10 a.m.;Tues., 6 p.m.

-Fit Fusion: Mon., 5 p.m.;Wed., 8 a.m.

-Beachwalkers meet MWF mornings, 8 a.m. at the Cabana (46th St. SE) and walk two miles. Call to join or for more info.

@ St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James -Pilates with Sarah Hyland: Mon., 9 a.m.; bring mat & a fitness ball. (978) 844-2556 -Yoga with Pamela Schottenfield: Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. $7 drop-in; 6-class packs for $36. 854-0112.

-Zumba with Pattie Powderly:Tues. & Thurs., 8 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.;Tues., 5:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m. 233-5687

Laugh and Breathe Yoga Cape Fear Fitness, 5130 Southport-Supply Rd. www.laughandbreatheyoga.com $3 members/$8 non-members -Mondays 8am & 9am; Tuesday's 6:30pm; Wednesdays 9am; Friday's 7:30am and 5:30 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E Nash St. -Children’s yoga (ages 3-8) Mon., 3 p.m. • $7 Southport Presbyterian Church, 1025 E Moore St. -Adult Flow Yoga,Wed., 5:30 p.m. • $12 -Children’s Yoga (ages 3-8) Thurs., 4 p.m. • $7

@ Island Healing Chiropractic 8809 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5877 • www.islandhealingchiropractic.com -Adult Circuit: Mon and Fri 8-8:45 a.m. • $8 -Yoga: Mon 9-10:15 a.m.

Tues & Thurs at 9-10:15 a.m. • $8 Wed. at 6 p.m., $8 or 10 for$65 -Pilates:Wed 9:30-10:30 a.m. • $8 -TRX: Mon 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wed 7-8pm p.m. Sat 9-10 a.m. • $10 -Children's Circuit:Thurs 6:30-7:15 p.m. • $6

Gentle Yoga with Dee Buckingham Southport Jaycee Building, 309 Fodale Ave. www.RisingTideYoga.com Mondays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • $4

Yoga with Pam Moulin Inspirations Dance Centre, 7969 River Rd. 612-7441 • www.inspirationsdancecentre.com Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Walk in fee of $8/$10 per class. Pam has been yoga certified since 2004, is a Level 3 YogaFit instructor with Seniors training, teaching yoga for 10 plus years. She’s been a certified fitness instructor for over 28 years.

Yoga with Pamela Schottenfeld Island Healing Chiropractic 8809 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-5877 • www.islandhealingchiropractic.com Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. $8 drop-in fee; 10-class pack for $65. Pamela has been practicing yoga for over 18 years and has been a registered Vinyasa Yoga instructor since 2006.

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NETA Fitness Certifications OKI Parks & Recreation and NETA,a non-profit fitness professional association are co-sponsoring the following nationally-recognized workshops: Group Exercise Certification- Sat.,Feb. 21,2015 8am-4:30 p.m.

Potential & current fitness instructors will learn application of teaching group exercise. No college, science or teaching background required. Workshop registration includes a full-day review, written exam and 2-year certification.

Group Strength Training II-Sun., Feb. 22, 2015 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn to teach a pre-choreographed strength class utilizing barbells and/or dumbbells. Learn to teach participants to push their weight training experience to a higher level using upbeat and entertaining music mixed with exciting and innovative choreography.

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Frosty Fishing

Story by Captain Alan Beasley

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ELLO EVERYONE AND Happy New Year! I bet there is a little bit of boredom going on right now since the holidays are over and our style of winter is making its appearance. I’m battling some of that myself.

One thing is for sure though. Certain fish are still around and they are hungry! In this issue I want to tell you about a few options for what is around and what you can do to catch something.

First of all we have several options for fishing. We have inland, inshore and offshore fishing to consider based on the weather conditions. Wind is huge factor this time of year however. Your fishing plans might be last minute due to rapid changes in the wind forecast.

I usually have a plan A, B and C when it comes to planning a trip this time of year. Here is a short story about my last two trips.

The first trip was the week after Christmas. The wind forecast was calling for NE wind 10 knots or less and I made a plan to go offshore for a 25 mile adventure across Frying Pan Shoals over to what is known as the Cabbage Patch area. Back in October I went over that way and had a great day catching Bottom Fish and King Mackerel. We caught everything from Grouper, Sea Bass, Pink Snapper, Grunts, and Kings.

It was a blast. However this trip would confirm what I was a little worried about the water temperature! It was too cold over there for much activity of any kind. I did catch some Sea Bass and few Grunts and a Pink Snapper or two, but that was it for keepers. Sharks, Bonita, and an Amberjack were caught but they don’t count in my book. I wanted something for the cooler to take home to momma! So to me that trip was kind of a bust. I did hear folks around Frying Pan Tower having a “Hay Day” catching King Mackerel. The water temp there was just right for the King bite and it was on, but I missed it! The good thing was I got to go fishing and I did catch a

net and low and behold he was a nice one! He was at least a 15 pounder and he was a pretty fish! We named him Frank and let him go!

We fished and caught a few more and then the bite just stopped. We had about a 45 minute window of catching and it was over! Never the less it was fun and we did catch fish!

So it is possible to catch fish around here Eric King from Southport Marina holding a striper. Photo by Captain Alan Beasley in the winter months.

Just knowing where few fish to keep! and when can make The second trip as of late was an in- the difference. We have Speckled Trout, land fishing adventure with my neigh- Red Drum, Catfish, Bass, Striped Bass, bor. We had been hearing of some Whiting, and of course if you can get out Striped Bass action and that was all I and fish offshore you can catch most botneeded to break out the light tackle and tom fish. Big Blue Fin Tuna are reported head for Downtown Wilmington to the being around our area so you do have Cape Fear River! We decided to go on options. So don’t completely winterize a slightly rainy morning when the wind your Boat if you live here in Brunswick had shifted from a Southerly to a North- County because we have some excellent erly direction and that didn’t help but days to go fishing all through the winter. we still caught some fish. We launched If you’re not sure how, where or when, to boat under the Cape Fear Memorial consider hiring a local Fishing Guide Bridge and went up river past the Isa- to gain some insight for a few trips or, bella Holmes Bridge about a mile or so. sign up and attend some of the excellent We anchored up and started fishing. We fishing schools that are offered during fished for about 30 to 40 minutes wait- the winter months around our area. ing for the tide to turn and start falling. You can learn valuable techniques from The bad part was it was a full moon and some of our local pro’s who have years the tide didn’t move much for quite a of experience fishing our waters. So while. Finally the water starting moving don’t give up on fishing just because it’s and that changed things a bit. The first winter time! Make a plan on those warm bite was a 20 pound Flat Head Catfish! days with little wind and go for it! Just He was a battle and Eric and I thought bundle up, take some extra clothes and it was a record breaking Striper for a you’ll at least shake off some winter time few minutes but his style of battling the boredom just by getting out on the water. fisherman soon led us to believe it was Stay warm and remember this, if you a catfish. He stayed on the bottom and don’t fish you won’t catch, so go fishing! slowly swam around until he finally got Good luck! tired. We pulled him in and named him Edgar! We have fun naming fish some “Life is short; fish hard.” time just to add a little humor. The next -Capt. Beaz strike was a Striper indeed and Eric had his number! After an intense battle for 4 or 5 minutes we got him in the landing

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biz Q&A

By Bethany Turner

SM: Tell us about some services you offer that your customers may not be aware of.

RW: We do free appraisals with any purchase. We also do appraisals for other jewelry and updates. We do all types of repairs for and/or set diamonds. We have the largest jewelry and watches (we work on all types of selection in our area of loose diamonds and watches). We have an onsite jeweler. engagement/wedding rings. I absolutely love helping a couple or a gentleman that Favorite food: I love all types of seaneeds a little help to pick out the perfect en- food (not fried), but sushi comes in a gagement ring or wedding rings for them. I close second. almost feel like part of the family with most Favorite book: “The Kite Runner” by of my customers because it is such a special Khaled Hosseini and I love cookbooks (I event in their lives and one that we are hon- love to cook and getting new ideas).

Favorite musician/band: Eagles, ored to be a part of.

We have been in business 40 years, and Steve Miller Band… This list can go on we are now working with third-generation and on! customers and it is fabulous! I also love do- Favorite place to travel: The Caing custom work and creating something ribbean coast. Colorado to snow ski. special, and in a lot of cases, one-of-a-kind Charleston. exclusive pieces for them. I give my custom- Favorite thing about Southport: ers the extra time that they need. We carry Well since I grew up here, this is just so many brands of jewelry, you’ll just have home and we all really care about each to come in and see for yourself. I’m always other in this small town. I’ve seen this trying out new things because I get bored place pull together for so many wondereasy, and it always keeps my jewelry style ful things and you just know that this is where home is. fresh and new.

Renee’s Fine Jewelry celebrates 40 years of family-run service

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NE OF THE WONDERFUL things about living in a smaller town is that many stores are family-owned.

Big-city shops often bring in managers from other states, but in places like Southport, stores can be owned by generations within the same family. Working with the owners of small businesses brings an opportunity for trust in their products and services.

In the case of Renee’s Fine Jewelry, Renee Ward came on to run the family business, a staple in Southport since 1976. She recalls learning from her father, and notes how she continues her education today.

For more info, visit the shop at 602 N. Howe St. in Southport, call (910) 457-7714, or visit www.reneesfinejewelry.com.

Southport Magazine (SM): Describe what it was like to grow up in and learn the jewelry business from your parents.

Renee Ward (RW): Really I never knew anything else, since this is what my parents did their whole careers. They started the jewelry store on Oak Island in 1976, when I was just 6 years old. They let me help them on the showroom floor at around 8 years old.

Not many people would turn down a cute little girl selling jewelry, right? I had a love and appreciation for fine jewelry that most of my friends didn’t have until they were older.

I loved to learn all the aspects about jewelry and watches. Also, where stones and metals came from, since they were more expensive than the fun jewelry that I would find at the local shell shop.

I used to sit on the watchmaker’s bench and take apart old watches and put them back together. I also remember going on house calls with my father when I was little, as he would go into people’s homes and fix their clocks. My grandfather taught my father clock and watch repair when he was just a young boy, and my father still does our watch repair today.

I have honestly been a jeweler my whole career while growing up in the business as well. I took Gemological Institute of America courses and have continued my training at least twice a year. I moved to Raleigh in the early 90s and managed the Reeds stores for three years. That was great experience for me as well to see how the corporate world works.

I took what I learned and brought it back to our smaller hometown jewelry store. I think having a family business has so many advantages that our customers really appreciate.

Renee Ward, owner of Renee’s Fine Jewelry, learned the family trade and continues her education in jewelry annually. Photo by Kris Beasley

SM: You’re a Master Jeweler and an Exclusive IJO Antwerp Diamond Broker. Tell us what that means for your customers.

RW: IJO Master Jeweler is a part of an elite organization that handpicks certain jewelers nationwide that meet the high standard of excellence, service and integrity required by the Independent Jewelers Organization. They also have continuing education throughout the year for all of the jewelry store owners and management within the group. I love being part of this large nationwide group because we all support one another and share trade information and so much more.

We have the amazing opportunity to go to Antwerp, Belgium, at least one time a year to buy straight from the cutting factories there.

I usually take pre-orders on loose diamonds from customers and handpick their special diamond. It is very meaningful to them that their diamond was specially selected just for them--and at a fraction of the price they could get it for in the states.

SM: What are some of your most popular brands and what are some of your favorite pieces?

RW: I have been in jewelry so long that I really have no favorite brands. I love them all! My favorite things to work with are loose

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Real Estate

508 N Lord St. Renovated Southport Cottage with Carribean accents in great LOCATION--one block to downtown--stroll to waterfront, shops and restaurants.This 2 bedroom/ 1 bath home would make the perfect investment property or weekend retreat. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $185,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624.

288 Bonnet Way - 3 bedroom, 2 full bath low maintenance town home centrally located in Southport. Living room features corner fireplace and entire home has new wood flooring and fresh paint.

Large screened porch overlooks serene wooded area. This home has a lot of storage including one car attached garage!

Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $145,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

766 Skipjack Cir.Winding River Plantation. Sited on Carolina National golf course.

Private study off of the entrance could be an additional bedroom. Open dining room is convenient to a gourmet chefs kitchen with granite center island, six burner gas range, stainless appliances, plenty of counter space and storage. Open great room, soaring ceilings and natural light make this the perfect space for entertaining.

Listed with Yost and Yost, Intracoastal Realty, for $429,000. Call Renee Yost at (910) 269-1128.

5203 White Ibis Ct. - Located in beautiful Harbor Oaks neighborhood near close to downtown Southportthis 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is Southern Living at it’s finest! Additional features include: 480 square foot bonus room, fenced backyard with saltwater pool, and 4 car garage. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $474,900. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

417 Cades Trl. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with quality finishes including granite counters & hardwood floors throughout! Interior features: Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, enormous kitchen with breakfast area, first floor Master suite, ELEVATOR & screen porch.

Great Southport Locationclose to everything! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $399,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624.

504 Caswell Beach Rd. - Deeded private access to Oceanfront!

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12 Cantebury Ct. - Southport. Beautifully updated home with open floor plan, wood and tile flooring, screened porch, double driveways and garage plus carport and private fenced backyard. The location is ideal – enjoy the best of Southport living with no city taxes! $229,000 Listed by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® call Lucy Vance (910)232-8586

6325 SE Mallard Duck - Outside city limits. In the country but close to everything, large corner lot, 9 ½ foot ceilings, handicap features, 3 car garage, hot tub, many extras. $399,500 Listed by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® call Dot Schuck 910-523-2517

44 Forest Oaks Dr. - Beautiful townhome in the Ridge at Forest Oaks in Southport. With the split 3 bedroom – 2 bath design and the enclosed porch you will be certain to enjoy living close to historic Southport. $159,000 Listed by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® call Elvira Gilbert (910)619-4087

3145 Moss Hammock Wynd - St. James. Unequaled quality and comfort level – 3 BR, 3 ½ BA with thermostat in each room to control in-floor heating and the cooling system. Cedar siding, celotex insulation,

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beautiful combinations of birch, yellow pine, Carolina hickory and other hardwoods throughout the home. Custom kitchen overlooks a large back yard. $728,500 Listed by Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® call Elvira Gilbert (910)619-4087

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Large rooms, high ceilings, beautiful sunroom. The master bedroom and bath downstairs features a double vanity and hug walk-in closet. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a bath, loft area, and an extra room perfect for a media room, office, craft room, or gym. Come visit all of the amenities that Rivermist has to offer! Call Laura LeFevre, Southport Realty Inc., (910 ) 465-6591.

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Partially fenced backyard with privacy. Home could be sold furnished. Must see!

Call Leesa Snyder,Southport Realty Inc.,(910) 777-1785.

588 Randolph St. - Sunset Harbor. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. $163,500.

MLS #687917.This quaint cottage was remodeled by its present owner. Being an excellent chef, the kitchen remodel wants for nothing.

The custom brick circular driveway adds to the curb appeal of this little jewel.

An added bonus is the free public state maintained boat ramp only minutes away putting you in the water! Call Brian Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 540-5043, to view today!

205 E. 8th St.- Southport. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. $239,000. MLS #688390.

Fabulous location, within walking distance of all downtown amenities and the river. Completely renovated with new gourmet kitchen and appliances. Bathrooms have Corian counters and ceramic tile. Master bath has a tiled walk-in shower.

New wood flooring is in the great room. This home has an attached one car garage with built-in storage.

The backyard is completely fenced. The exterior has been painted and there is a new metal roof. Call Verilyn McKee, Southport Realty Inc., (910 )470-0527.

3921 King St.- Sunset Harbor. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. $197,400.MLS #688789.This home has been a second home and cared for by its owners. Home is in move in condition and very spacious. Due to its design, it is relatively maintenance free living.

Located in the peaceful waterfront community of Sunset Harbor. Call Brian Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 540-5043, to view today!

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homestyle

Story and photos by Bethany Turner

COZY OASIS

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A busy bee finds comfort and solace in her home, styled in a blend of tradition and eclecticism

HAT JANE POWELL LOVES MOST Southport after visiting her son, who lives in Oak about her home is that it is a tangible Island, many times. extension of her style: traditional with In 2006, already owning a home in The Ridge, a hint of bold, global touches. In the Cottages at Jane joined her friends who were looking for housSouthport, 417 Cades Trail is a classic-looking es in the area. “They looked at [417 Cades Trail] and Southern abode, complete with a welcoming wrap- I thought, ‘Hmm, I want to go back and look at that around porch. Yet there are sweeps of contempo- house,’” she muses. rary panache within the clean lines—and especially “This house was actually built by the Blakes, who in the details Jane has put into the home since pur- started this development, for their mother. But she chasing it nearly 10 years ago. died before she moved into the house,” Jane shares A retired teacher for the Department of Defense, of the home, crafted with love by the developer.

Jane worked abroad for 16 years; she spent three “Then somebody bought the house new. I came in years in Korea, three in Guam, seven in Germany, 2006 after that owner. I walked through this house and she even lived in England and Okinawa during and felt that it suited me. I’ve liked living here. I her time with the department. But bred a North love Southport and this is a nice proximity.”

Carolina girl, the Statesville native relocated to Just off Robert Ruark Drive, the Cottages at 32 southport magazine / february 2015 / www.southportmag.com

Southport is a quiet retreat set behind the intersection of highways 211 and 87, making the neighborhood convenient to all the amenities Southport has to offer.

The house itself provides plenty of space for when Jane’s children visit; her daughter lives in Albuquerque and has her own room in the house.

While the master bedroom features Brazilian tigerwood flooring, a tray ceiling, and an en suite with a Jacuzzi tub, glass shower, and granite countertops, the upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms. Jane has made one of those guest rooms into a den with ample seating and a bookshelf for reading; meanwhile it is a place for some of her beloved art works.

“I’m totally eclectic in my art. I buy something

because I like it—not because it fits a certain style. I collect art from everywhere I’ve been,” she states. “I also have lots of prints that are out of encyclopedias dating to the 1700s. These [zoological] prints came from the biblothek in Heidelberg, Germany.

The table is set with handmade Korean pottery. It’s considered one of the most durable potteries in the world.

A lot of the art is from North Carolina, too.” Many works Jane cherishes were found locally at Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop and Gallery, Lantana’s Gallery and Fine Gifts, and Ricky Evans Gallery.

Continuing this style, muted sea colors along the walls are broken by pops of bright fabric in chairs and pillows, and of course in the art works. Jane’s style follows less of an organized approach than pairing together singular items she finds pleasing individually.

Also upstairs—where one can climb either by stairs or by elevator—is a unique flex space at the top of the stairs. The loft flows around a corner, and Jane has made it into two separate workplaces. Paying closer attention, guests will see the other details of the home which Jane has altered.

Since purchasing the home in 2006, she’s added granite countertops in all of the bathrooms, a ceramic tile backsplash in the kitchen, and plantation shutters to all of the windows. The sage green subway tile she selected for the kitchen provides a contemporary contrast to the traditionally styled custom cherry cabinetry. The design is paired with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. An

in her retired years. She’d like to pursue photography, and her inquisitive mind keeps her learning. But her home is her sanctuary to unwind.

“The screened back porch is a nice place to have a glass of wine or a margarita in the summertime. When my sister comes, that’s my favorite time to sit out on the front porch, in the evening when you can hear the birds,” she describes.

Her furnishings, from sofas to throw pillows, are plush and inviting. The gas fireplace in the livingroom creates an ambience akin to a warm embrace.

For Jane, her home is a cozy oasis, her mental and physical charging station.

“I just think it’s comfortable, easy to relax in,” she says. “It’s a place to come home to and rejuvenate before heading back out the next day.”

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island provides extra workspace while the U-shaped layout of the kitchen increases its spaciousness. Meals can be enjoyed in the casual breakfast room to the right of the kitchen or in the formal dining room to the left.

“This dining room is my favorite room in the house—not that I do much entertaining,” Jane jokes. She has put her own twist on the basic dining room setup by pairing cushioned Ethan Allen chairs at the heads of the table. A bar cart awaits with all the proper accoutrements for drink making. “We enjoy it at Thanksgiving and Christmastime.”

Jane, having traveled the world, maintains a passion for keeping busy

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“I’m totally eclectic in my art. I buy something because I like it—not because it fits a certain style.” -Jane Powell

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spottings Tripp and Melanie Gallup said “I do� at The Blockade Runner on September 18, 2011.

Justin and Lauren Litaker of Matthews, North Carolina. Lauren took her bridal portraits throughout downtown Southport, got ready for the big day at Lois Jane Riverview Inn and our ceremony/reception was held at the Southport Marina! Wedding date: September 14, 2013 JCandy Padgett, owner of Inspirations Today and her husband Greg on their special day!

Congratulations to Jennifer Moore and her new position as Manager/Assistant Vice President at the Southport branch of First Citizens Bank. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Moore, Cheryl Mc Daniels, Donna Morin and Olivia Salley.

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A good time was had by all at the The Downtown Southport, Inc Christmas Party at the Lois Jane Inn. Robert Creech of Southport takes his boat for a warm up spin before the flotilla.

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occasions BCC Small Business Center Seminar “Basic Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners” Wed., Feb. 4th • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Main Campus @ Brunswick Community College, 50 College Dr., Bolivia (910) 755-7036 Small business owners learn how to utilize basic bookkeeping practices. Bring your questions to address your specific business needs. Free. Registration Required. (910) 755-7306 Heart to Heart Talk Thurs., Feb. 5th • 6:30 p.m.

Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Ladies! Come and enjoy a fun and informative “Heart to Heart” Talk at the Southport Community Building, to learn how to take a stand against heart disease in women. Enjoy International Image Consultant Sonya Barnes and participate in a “Pursonality” silent auction and raffle.This event includes light hors d’oeuvres and free cholesterol /HDL screening, with proceeds benefiting the Dosher Hospital Foundation and the Dosher Hospital Cardiac Rehab Department.Tickets: $25 Open Seating. Sponsorships Available: Gold Sponsor: $500 (table of 8 and program recognition as lead sponsor) Silver Sponsor: $250 (table of 8 and program recognition) Friend Sponsor: $100 (2 tickets and program recognition).Tickets & Sponsorships Available Online at www.dosher.org or Call (910) 457-3850 First Friday Gallery Walk Fri., Feb. 6th •7 p.m.

Downtown Southport First Friday of Each month all year. Partial List of Participating Galleries:Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery (211 N. Howe Street), Lantana’s Gallery & Fine Gifts(113 S. Howe Street), Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room(105 S. Howe Street), Franklin Square Gallery(130 E.West Street) and Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace(307 N. Howe Street).

Maggie Awards After Party Sat., Feb. 7th •8 p.m.

Silver Coast Winery, 105 South Howe Street, Southport (910) 777-5151 Come out and see who won the 2015 Soutport Magazine Maggie Awards with an after party at Silver Coast Winery! The Maggie Awards highlight all the things that make Southport a great place to live! Live music will be provided by Sgt. Rock.

Black History Month - Cruising the Line: African American Sailors Sat., Feb. 7th • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St. North Carolina Maritime Museum will expand its Civil War exhibit to include Cruising the Line: African American Sailors. Learn about the men who escaped enslavement and enlisted in the Union Navy patrolling off Southport’s coast. Joining the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, these mariners were instrumental in blockading goods vital to the Confederate war effort.

As part of the permanent exhibit, a reproduction Union Navy uniform is on display.

Free admission. For further details, call the Museum 910-457-0003 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com 4th Annual Mardi Gras Crawfish and Shrimp Boil Fri., Feb. 13th • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Grape and Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island • (910) 933-4384.

4th Annual Mardi Gras Crawfish and Shrimp Boil on February 13th at The Grape & Ale from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Tickets are now on sale for our Mardi Gras By The Sea event on February 13.As always, there will be a choice of crawfish or shrimp, potatoes and corn on the cob prepared by Robert Wallace Catering. This year instead of a wine tasting (people had a difficult time getting to the tasting tables) there will be a ticket price of $20 either two glasses of wine or two beers.You can mix and have one glass of wine and one beer if you choose. Get Your Tickets Early! Only 200 tickets will be sold and last year they went fast. On sale at The Grape & Ale, 8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island. (910) 933-4384.

Maritime Valentines Sat., Feb. 14th • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

307 N. Howe St., Southport • (910) 363-4811 Love is in the air and on the sea at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Show that special someone you care by creating a valentine they will “knot” forget. Activities are appropriate for all ages, so bring along the family and enjoy Valentine’s Day together. $3 per person. Call the Museum at 910-457-0003 to register.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Southport Tea House Thurs., Feb. 19th • 11:15 a.m.

Southport Tea House 611 N. Howe St. (910) 833-0227 Join the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony welcoming the new owners of the Southport Tea House on February 19th at 11:00am at 611 N. Howe Street, Southport. Refreshments will be served. Mini scones and tea sample.

Tea House. Cafe. Brunch on Sunday in the Winter only.

For hours and more information contact them at (910) 833-0227 Trust Your Guidance Sat., Feb. 21st • 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Hearts & Sol Wellness, 200 Country Club Dr. Suite B, Oak Island (910) 228-1035 & (704) 905-9535 This is a 3-week course which assists with one’s awakening and intuitive journey within, by providing tools of awareness that expands the consciousness to connect with your soul’s guidance, spirit and the universal intelligence.

Payment is required to register and cost is $111.

Please visit www.paigehallferraro.com for more informaton and to register for this course. Divine love and light for ALL.

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