Ask nearly anyone in town what’s the best show they’ve seen at Cat’s Cradle, and they’ve got an answer ready. Maybe it was Hootie & the Blowfish. Or Nirvana. Or Macklemore. For owner Frank Heath, it was Warren Zevon. Everyone can think back to a night they spent in the crowd, swept up in the extraordinary music in […]
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This story originally was published in our March 2015 issue. Somewhere between strolling Copenhagen’s streets and dinner parties with Danish friends, Ivy Simon dreamed up a big idea. During a year working abroad, the Chapel Hill native and her husband John were exposed to great design in a country where Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen
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Grand Taste Experience 2016 from Andrea Griffith on Vimeo. Oh, what a night it was at TASTE‘s third annual Grand Taste Experience, sponsored by Johnson Lexus. There were savory and sweet bites galore from more than 30 of the best chefs and artisans in the region, plus plenty to imbibe, from wine and beer to cocktails and coffee,
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In Italy, fishermen spent hours off the coast, pulling up nets full of seafood. At mealtime on the fishing boats, they cooked the catch of the day in salty Mediterranean water, and thus a classic dish was born. Acqua Pazza – or “crazy water” in Italian – is so beloved that chef Seth Kingsbury nearly
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It didn’t take much to turn former Rosemary Street bar Industry into neighborhood gathering place Northside District. A little paint and a new bar made the space warm and cozy in time for its fall opening while the name change was a nice nod to the historic area. But the best move by the owners
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There’s no shortage of good eats in Carrboro and recently, it seems that the town’s on a roll with the opening of buzz-worthy spots. “Carrboro is the most vibrant downtown in the Triangle per square foot,” says Rise Carrboro owner and Chapel Hill native Rick Robinson. RISE CARRBORO Rick Robinson is used to long lines
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To call this homestead ‘pastoral’ is an understatement. The house sits on 25 acres that seem worlds away from downtown Hillsborough, though it’s a 10-minute drive. Cows graze outside the window of Nathan Andrews’ office, and sunlight spills in. On the second floor, his wife, Karrie, sees an identical view from her desk. Horses roam the
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I’ve jumped around at dozens of home games, had my picture taken with Roy and was in Detroit for the lopsided National Championship win in 2009. But the one thing I hadn’t crossed off my Carolina basketball bucket list? Visiting the mecca of memorabilia adjacent to the Dean E. Smith Center. SIMPLY THE BEST Opened in
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Meet Patagonia! This 10-month-old kitty recently came back to Paws4ever because the older cat she lived with kept picking on her. She’s slowly gaining her confidence back and learning to trust other cats, but she’s a super sweet girl who wants nothing more than to cuddle with you and get attention. She could learn to
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St. Patrick’s Day Beer Pairing MARCH 17, 6PM southernseason.com Remember to wear something green for this traditional feast on the holiday honoring Ireland’s patron saint! The tasty menu includes dishes like shepherd’s pie and chocolate Guinness stout cake – each paired with beer. Tickets: $45. Author Stephanie Evanovich MARCH 17, 7PM flyleafbooks.com The New York Times best-selling
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