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As part of our series “The Creatives,” we spoke with Scott Nurkin, owner of The Mural Shop. Growing up, were you particularly artistic? I was lucky enough to have a mom who was very encouraging and put me in private lessons very early on. I knew it was something I […]
As part of our series “The Creatives,” we talk with Susan Gravely, the creative director and founder of Vietri. Growing up, were you creative? My favorite childhood memory was going with Momma to the Singer sewing store and picking out a pattern to make a yarn octopus, an apron or […]
Entrepreneur Steve Mangano has traveled the world and eaten at many restaurants – which got him wondering why it’s so hard to find a good one when you arrive in a new city. Although there are many restaurant apps out there, they tend to focus on negative reviews and leave the restaurant itself […]
Any memories from the first holiday season at Crook’s? We opened 34 years ago in the spring of ‘82. On that first December menu, we didn’t even have Shrimp and Grits but we did have desserts like Mt. Airy Chocolate Soufflé Cake and Hot Fudge Brownies, two of my all-time favorites. […]
Mynt Boutique A colorful and vibrant plaid scarf paired with a rich velvet blazer creates a bright and elegant look you can wear to any holiday event. (Blazer and scarf may be purchased individually.) $428 (Joie black velvet blazer) $145 (Wool plaid scarf) Rockwood Shopping Center, 2501 University Dr., Ste […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS Primrose Schools franchise owners Brian and Melissa Mart opened Primrose School of Chapel Hill at Briar Chapel in August. ◊ Lies Sapp and Sage Rountree, owners of the Carolina Yoga Company (Carrboro Yoga, Durham Yoga and Hillsborough Yoga) and Carolina Massage Institute, have opened Hillsborough Spa and Day […]
No more squeezing, spraying or slathering on that sunscreen. BlokRok – founded by Chapel Hill native Arianna Megaro – is here to save the day. After spending too much time getting sunburned at the beach during her undergrad years at the College of Charleston, East Chapel Hill High School graduate Arianna […]
As a first-time dog owner and a new transplant to Chapel Hill, I thought I could save a few bucks and drive my pup, Winston, outside Chapel Hill for the vet. Not only did I not save any money, but the pain of driving so far and the employees’ lackluster […]
When a restaurant is called The Pig, it’s easy to focus on the pork. But don’t forget these non-barbecue options that are worthy of a trip. FRIED BOLOGNA It’s basically what you get when the sandwich from your grade-school lunch box grows up to be a total hunk. Featuring the […]
On any given Sunday afternoon, you’ll find Chrissy and Charlie Deal in the kitchen listening to music as they chop up cucumbers and peppers for a quick cheese plate. Benji Pearson, Chrissy’s son and Charlie’s stepson, can be found during those sunny afternoons in and out of the kitchen, too: […]
