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Triangle DOWNTOWNER magazine | The Triangle’s premier monthly | issue 102 3 The Triangle Comes Alive! by Heather Leah and Melissa Santos

t’s nearing the end of summer in the Triangle, the cross-pollination,” says theatreSPARK blogger and as the humid summer air fi nally gives way Todd Buker. “Part of Bare Th eatre, my acting troop, to the crisp anticipation of autumn, downtown is clown work—not circus per say, more like Cirque RaleighI prepares to come alive. Th e muggy streets du Soleil. Anyway, we were clowning in the streets, overfl ow with local music, and artists paint vibrant and I was approached by Sara Phoenix of Cirque colors across the sidewalks. You can’t walk down de Vol Studios. We were inspired to collaborate and Fayetteville Street without seeing a fi re dancer, a now we have two Shakespearean plays at Raleigh clown or a theatre troop because it’s fall, and the Little Th eatre we’re producing.” time for downtown festivals has arrived! Together these SPARKS created a massive bon- fi re of creativity. If ever one SPARK starts to fl icker Hopscotch Music Festival and wane, the other communities work together SEPTEMBER - to keep it ignited. Adam Cohen of ComedySPARK September kicked off with music across Raleigh. shares his experience, saying, “Th at sense of cama- Hopscotch Music Festival invited the Triangle raderie and mutual support among all the volun- music scene to hit the city with all it’s got, with teers is off the charts...and that spirit permeates the dozens of indie artists playing at 11 venues over a whole weekend.” While each group plans its own course of three days. With bands like Mastodon, events, there’s an overlapping synergy. Everyone CircusSPARK is always one of the most Octopus Jones and Krill playing alongside musi- popular SPARKcon events works together to ensure the fi re burns bright. cians like Ryley Walker and Ed Schrader’s Music SPARKCon Th at’s the wonder of SPARKCon—it doesn’t just Beat, the genre spectrum is safely covered. Jonathan take place in one weekend. It allows the art com- SEPTEMBER - Lee, who heads up a large group of Triangle-area munity to come together and continue creating and music lovers collectively known as Guitartown, Th e very next weekend, magical Mary Poppins enhancing the downtown arts scene all year. hosted a kick-off party at Berkeley Cafe, where the chalk drawings lined the sidewalks, there were Take a look at all that took place this year, music started before the festival even began. Deeply dancers with glowing hula hoops—it was the inspi- www.sparkcon.com involved in the Raleigh music scene, Lee says, “Hop- rational and eclectic coming together of Raleigh’s scotch is important for local musicians because they open source creativity explosion: SPARKCon. Activate Raleigh are usually paired with the out-of-town headliners. For those who aren’t familiar, SPARKCon is a / DAY OF SERVICE It gives them that much more exposure.” People glimmering mish-mash of the Triangle’s art com- Each year the city of Raleigh comes together to traveling into Raleigh to experience the event were munities, putting together a myriad of events remember a tragedy by working hard to create introduced to “our vibrant nightlife music scene, all across downtown Raleigh. Th ere’s a SPARK as much good and kindness as possible. Coor- showcased in so many venues.” for every interest, among them artSPARK, cir- dinated by Activate Good and the Downtown Th ey sell out every year, so watch their website cusSPARK, musicSPARK, fashionSPARK, geek- Raleigh Alliance, and partnered with the City of for ordering info and get your wristbands early for SPARK, tastySPARK, theatreSPARK. Th ere’s even a Raleigh, hundreds of volunteers descended upon 2015, www.hopscotchmusicfest.com. swearSPARK, newly craft ed for people who enjoy the art of laughter, madlibs and swear words. Even if you couldn’t possibly choose which events to visit, all you had to do was take a walk around down- town and see what crazy adventures you found. I once found robots doing epic battle. One year, theatreSPARK attendees got to dress up as giant monsters and destroy a scale replica of downtown Raleigh. Really! Each SPARK and its sub-events are developed by a network of volunteers, passionate about their art. Th e creative communities came together in an amazing hodge-podge fashion to make random- Mastodon brought the metal to downtown Raleigh Come celebrate the th anniversary of at the Hopscotch Music Festival. Durham’s Centerfest Festival ness, beauty and art for the entire city. “It’s all about phoTo roDney Boles

4 Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 the Triangle with a mission to make our commu- event. If you’re looking for the perfect piece of Shuckin’ & Shaggin’ Oyster nities even better. unique art for your living room, this is the place Roast at the State Capitol Th e service projects vary widely, so there’s a to be, with hundreds of handmade clay, ceramic, FRIDAY, OCTOBER TH project for nearly every skill and interest. People prints, jewelry, and mixed media works to choose Enjoy the crisp October air with plenty of salt-water helped repair homes with Rebuilding Together, from. We were in Durham, so you know there’s oysters and seafood! Th e dress is casual, and the music planted community gardens with SEEDs, main- going to be good food with plenty of locally is alive on the lawn of the State Capitol Building. Th e tained nature trails at Hemlock Bluff s, and hung sourced fare as well as international cuisine. Embers will be playing tunes made for dancing, while out with the tigers at Carolina Tiger Rescue. Th ere’ll be a Creative Kids Zone with lots of hands you wash down those bushels of oysters with local Th ere’s even a project described as “Data Entry on activities for little ones, too. Th is year marks brewed beer and wine. Plus local history buff s can th Frenzy!” by North Raleigh Ministries. the 40 anniversary for Centerfest, sponsored by get a sneak peek at seldom-seen rooms and hidden For those of us with day jobs, there was a the Durham Arts Council. Find more info on their areas in the Capitol Building during a special insider’s deeply meaningful commemoration ceremony at website, www.centerfest.durhamarts.org. tour. Th is benefi t aids in the restoration and mainte- Red Hat Amphitheatre with live music and words nance of this beloved building, and is co-sponsored by Raleigh’s mayor Nancy McFarlane and Acti- r i v e ! by Downtowner Magazine. Come hang out with us! vate Good’s Amber Smith. Th ere were four to six MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ND Info and tickets: http://bitly.com/2014oysterroast simple service projects set up in easy, fun stations Enjoy an evening in downtown Raleigh, while around the amphitheater, so visitors could round helping the Women’s Center provide assistance out the evening by adding a little light to our com- to women and children in Wake County at risk of munity. Keep watch for next year and do your becoming homeless. Caff é Luna provides a wonder- part, www.activategood.org. ful atmosphere for this event as well as catering the fantastic food and wine. With live music and a silent Centerfest Arts Festival auction, Th rive is a great way to enjoy a night on the SEPTEMBER  AND  town while helping a great cause at the same time. Durham’s streets overfl ow with the work of over To attend the event, please visit the website 140 visual artists from 17 states and 72 perform- http://bitly.com/2014thrive and make a donation. ing artists on six stages with other 600 performers Th eDowntowner is a proud sponsor of Th rive Midtown Park at North Hills will host the during the city’s largest cultural and community every year and we hope to see you there! Midtown Bluegrass Series on October 

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Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 5 North Carolina State Fair day. From 3:30pm until closing, you can purchase a OCTOBER - special wristband for $28 that allows unlimited rides! Obviously no one needs to explain why the North Tuesday, October 21 is Senior Citizen’s day, Carolina State Fair is amazing. Crazy rides, whirling when seniors can enjoy a free Bojangles breakfast lights, strangely appealing weird deep-fried food— along with their free entry, as well as entertainment our State Fair has it all. Here are some highlights of at a festival set up just for them. the musical events, so you can plan your schedule Wednesday, October 22 is Military Apprecia- ahead of time all shows are at the Dorton Arena at tion Day. Th e fi rst 3,000 people through the gate 7:30pm: Vanilla Ice on October 16, Newsboys on get an American Flag, and everyone can enjoy the October 24, Tracy Adkins on October 25, and Joan Military Appreciation Parade at 11am. Jett and the Blackhearts on October 26. Th ursday, October 23 is the Food Lion Hunger If you’re a big fan of the rides, October 16 is your Relief Day, where fi ve cans of Food Lion brand food gets you a free admission ticket and helps stop hunger. Hopscotch’s St. Vincent put on an amazing More info at www.ncstatefair.org. performance of light and sound. phoTo gus samarCo Midtown Bluegrass Series at North Hills IBMA World of Bluegrass, plenty of local Farmers SUNDAY, OCTOBER  Markets, and much more. Visit any or all of these web- Go barefoot at the grassy Midtown Park, listening to sites and fi nd something new to check out this fall! classic Appalachian bluegrass. You’ll fi nd plenty of Carolina BBQ, beer, fi re dancers, and a wide range of bluegrass and indie bands from 4 to 7pm. Th is is as www.godowntownraleigh.com/event-calendar www.visitraleigh.com North Carolina as an evening can get—relax, dance, www.durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php enjoy! Visit www.northhillsraleigh.com for more info. www.visitchapelhill.org/plan-a-visit/events www.wakeforestnc.gov/communitycalendar.aspx www.apexnc.org/calendar Th ere are many, many more events happening all www.townofcary.org/Departments/parks__recreation___Cul- Come party on the Capitol lawn with over across the Triangle including BugFest at the NC tural_resources/events.htm  people at the State Capitol Oyster Roast Museum of Natural Sciences, Glenwood Live, the

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here’s certainly no shortage of interest- City to make new friends, enjoy some good food founders, Barbara and Greg Petty, are ready to ing and diverse events happening across and experience something diff erent. Th e more retire and have more time to travel the globe and the Triangle. With Hopscotch—now one we all travel between Triangle cities, the more we enjoy life aft er years of working on their maga- Tof the country’s top rated and nationally known all get to know each other and the more we can zine. We were honored they approached us about music festivals—and SPARKcon—the innova- help spread the word about how great the entire buying BOOM, knowing we would do our best to tive volunteer-run col- Triangle region is. Th e rest of the country keeps carry on the tradition and high standards they’re laboration of art, dance, seeing how many Best Of lists we top, and it’s up known for. We have lots of new ideas and col- fi lm, fashion, circus, and to us to make sure we stay there. umns in store for BOOM’s faithful readers and all things creative—both Now, for the big news we mentioned in our hope you’ll watch as we bring a new dynamic to behind us, there are still last issue that some of you may have heard hints an already wonderful publication. even more events to enjoy about already: Th ere’s another great publication in the cool, crisp fall Tri- that’s been published for the last 13 years named Cheers, angle weather. Read our BOOM Magazine. It’s North Carolina’s most lead article in this issue to popular publication for the baby boomer genera- Our pub- learn about familiar and new events you should tion, and they’ve done a great job highlighting all lisher with offi ce mascot try to attend. If you’re from Raleigh, head over to the topics that this active, seasoned demographic Truman downtown Durham or Wake Forest and see how are interested in reading about: health, food and Crash Gregg our sister cities are growing along with us. If you wine, performing and visual arts, local business, Publisher, Triangle Downtowner Magazine live in Durham, take a quick trip to the Capital people, and much more. Our friends and Boom [email protected]

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Shiki Sushi by Brian Adornetto, Food Editor | Photos by Crash Gregg “I’m never satisfi ed with the status quo, so I’m continually striving to improve my dishes every day,” he tells us. “My favorite moments are those when I see customers smile aft er tasting our food.” Shiki’s menu is quite extensive, touching on Th ai, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Chinese, Canton- ese, Japanese, and American cuisine as well as off ering numerous fusion dishes. Th e separate sushi menu features a whopping 78 rolls running the gamut from vegetable to cooked seafood to tra- ditional maki. Th e Seared Tuna Tataki ($12.95), Steamed Bao Bun with BBQ Pork ($8.50), Lobster and Avocado Egg Roll ($13.95), and Braised Beef with Potato Pancake ($12.95) began our evening. Seasoned with a slightly spicy rub, the delicately seared tuna was served with soy-lime soba noodles and fi nished with cilantro pesto and pickled ginger. Th e time- honored Japanese dish was big enough to share or enjoy as an entrée. Th e steamed Chinese buns were stuff ed with chopped hoisin roasted pork, cucum- hiki Sushi, located in the Home- restaurant, the expansive lit-from-beneath Sushi ber slices, shredded carrots, and sprinkled with Sstead Shopping Center in Dur- Bar awaits those looking for something in between black and white sesame seeds. Th e delightful buns ham’s Southpoint District, began as a a sophisticated but lively experience. were sweet, chewy and light. Th e culture-crossing tiny storefront in 2003 but has since Th am Nguyen, owner and president of Shiki egg roll, fi lled with spinach, avocado and sundried evolved into an elegant 465-seat restaurant with Sushi, Incorporated, has lived in the Triangle for tomatoes, were paired with a sweet soy-cranberry marble fl oors, modern lighting, comfy red chairs, more than 20 years. In addition to Shiki, the Viet- dipping sauce and a creamy cilantro-garlic sauce. and granite tabletops. Its massive size makes it the nam native also owns Tasu Asian Bistro in Brier Th e tasty crunchy roll could have done without the largest sushi restaurant in North Carolina. Bamboo Creek and Cary, employing more than 200 North sundried tomatoes, as they overpowered the lobster columns set in Zen rock garden-like half walls and Carolinians. Over the last few months, Th am hired and caused an unpleasant chew. Shiki’s rich Asian marble samurais accentuate Shiki’s ambiance. Th e a chief operating offi cer and new executive chef to riff on meat and potatoes was a huge hit! Sweet and sleek, sexy cocktail bar is equipped with several fl at revitalize his business. COO Steve Famiglietta has sour braised beef short ribs, pulled from the bone, screens, ideal for casual or solo dining. Th e luxu- owned and operated everything from jazz clubs to were piled atop silver dollar-sized potato pancakes rious dining room, cleverly partitioned to create restaurants and understands that customers are and crowned with a minty Asian pear slaw. four quiet cozy spaces, lends itself to romantic din- everything. Accordingly, he treats every single one Due to the massive menu, we bypassed the ners, catching up with friends and family, business as if his life depends on that one individual. soups and salads and went straight to the entrées. meetings, and power lunches. In the back of the Executive Chef Jose Ronquillo spent his entire Navigating the three-and-a-half pages of main adult life working in kitchens, cooking his way courses required patience, but from the Fusion, through New Jersey before relocating to the Trian- Noodles, Tempura, Hibachi, House Specialties, gle. Chef Jose became an Asian fusion expert aft er opening a P.F. Chang’s in West New York early in his career, continuously fusing French, Italian and American fares to Asian cuisine. Th am’s brother Son Nguyen is Head Sushi Chef and helps oversee all aspects of sushi for Shiki Sushi and it’s two sister Tasu restaurants. He brings time- honored traditions in sushi to the menu as well as a passion for using only the freshest ingredients. Th e tasty, crunchy culture-crossing Lobster and Watching him work his magic behind the sushi Avocado Egg Roll was fi lled with spinach, avocado and sundried tomatoes, and paired with amazing soy- bar, it’s easy to see how much he loves his work and Sushi Chef Son Nguyen prepares us a special one-of-a-kind cranberry and creamy cilantro-garlic sauces takes great pride in each and every roll they serve. sushi dish based on a few of our favorites

8 Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 hibachi dinners—also comes with fried rice and a choice of soup or salad. Th e entire dish was well seasoned and each component perfectly cooked. Coated in a garlicky, slightly spicy Th ai chili-basil sauce, the sliced roasted duck breast was perched on a bed of baby corn, crisp snow peas and aspar- agus. Th ough the skin was a tad tough, the meat was textbook medium rare. Save room for dessert because you defi nitely 207 W nC hwy 54 | Durham, nC 27713 don’t want miss the Green Tea Mousse ($5.95) (919) 484-4108 | www.shikinc.com Th e perfectly moist Grilled  Spice salmon with a stellar or Ginger Crème Brulée ($6.95). If you’re look- sweet and sour orange-ginger sauce and presented with ——— — steamed baby bok choy and Jasmine rice ing for a light, refreshing way to end your meal, the ethereal tea-infused mousse will aptly fi t the $ $ $ $ and Th ai Curries sections, we narrowed the selec- bill. If you haven’t had your fi ll of spice though, go open for lunch and Dinner tion down to the Grilled 5 Spice Salmon ($18.95), with the crème brulée. Its gingery bite and creamy sunday–Thursday 11a–10p Shiki Four Season Hibachi ($24.95) and Basil richness is fantastic. Friday–saturday 11a–11p Duck ($16.95). Th e salmon, rubbed with the clas- With everything from General Tso’s Chicken Cuisine: global asian Fusion sic Chinese seasoning mix 5 Spice, was napped to Pho to Pad Th ai, Shiki Sushi is more than just atmosphere: modern asian with a sweet and sour orange-ginger sauce and another sushi bar. It’s a state-of-the-art Asian service: professional presented with steamed baby bok choy and Jas- fusion restaurant with a new, experienced man- Dress: Casual Décor: modern and sexy mine rice. Th ough cooked medium well, the fi sh agement team eager to serve high-quality food in noise level: moderate was moist and the sauce was stellar. Th e Four an upscale setting. Features: Vegetarian and gluten-free options, bar dining, Seasons Hibachi was a feast in itself. It included a TVs, off-site and on-site catering, private party and dining rooms, sushi bar dining, credit cards accepted Brian is a food writer, culinary instructor and chef. whole lobster tail, handfuls of shrimp, baby scal- reservations: recommended on weekends His business, Love at First Bite, specializes in private lops, sliced NY strip steak, and julienned chicken, parking: parking lot cooking classes and intimate dinners. For more infor- as well as lo mein noodles, zucchini, and bean Downtowner notes: good for kids, groups, business mation, please visit www.loveatfi rstbite.net. Contact meetings, and date night sprouts. If that’s not enough, this—in fact, all Brian at [email protected].

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Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 9 Th e Photo Shoot Th at Put a Move on My Heart by Pam Saulsby Photos by Greg Hutchinson / GHutch Photography

t was August 25. A Monday, and my birthday. Th e Warehouse neighbor- I was reminded of how dra- I was in no mood to party. Being in your 50s hood’s now one of the hippest matically Raleigh has changed and jobless doesn’t exactly make you feel like places to be. Business is boom- since I moved here in 1991. raisingI the roof. ing in all the repurposed brick I was an eyewitness to all the I had a scheduled photo shoot that I thought warehouses. Th ey’re thriving new growth and prosperity. about cancelling, but didn’t. I thought it would not far from boarded up store- I broadcasted with great glee prove interesting to see in pictures how I was fronts, decaying buildings and and gusto all the lists that put processing the minute (mye-NOOT) and mighty overgrown foliage. It’s kind of the greater Raleigh area on things that were happening to me. Looming the beauty of the place. Th e der- national maps. You know what largest? Th e likelihood I will be forced to pull elict buildings, cement and steel I mean. We seem to always top up stakes. create an organic, industrial lists of best places to live, work, My ego was bruised aft er losing my job at experience that visitors love. play, invent, enterprise, raise WNCN and I thought posing for the camera with Th ere was down time for me between poses families, retire, go to college, and so on. my good friend and photographer Greg Hutchin- as I waited for Greg to break down and set up I raised my daughter in Raleigh. She attended son might just serve as a soothing salve. his camera at new locations in the area. It was great schools: Underwood, Ligon and Enloe. Th e Warehouse District was the setting for the during those times that I looked around and got My dear one was more than ready for college session. It’s just a few blocks west of downtown lost in deep thought. I found myself appreciating studies when she graduated. Th e Wake County Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street. the city’s now respectable skyline, admiring the school system was respected across the country From the outside, parts of it really look down downtowners laughing, socializing hanging out at for its excellence. Her courses were rigorous and and out, but closer inspection reveals it’s actually bars and restaurants. thought-provoking. Without a doubt, my child is up and coming. I’m seeing myself that way too. It hit me hard there was much to miss if I leave fully equipped to compete with the best. Raleigh So, an ideal spot it was for my photo shoot! the City of Oaks! taught her well. And Raleigh taught ME well. I recognize the importance of having a network of friends and partners with similar interests who truly have your back. I learned how quickly in business one can move from being an asset to a liability. I know how progressive a state or city can become when people celebrate diversity and practice tolerance and inclusion. I know for sure that we all win when we look out for each other. If I do have to say goodbye to Raleigh, I hope I will be saying hello and opening my heart to a region where the quote “To be, rather than to seem,” makes perfect sense. But no matter where I land, this city will always be in my heart.

Pam can be reached for comment through the Downtowner at [email protected].

zipper 6 years old, american staffordshire Terrier mix—zipper is the Chuckles 9 years old, White smartest dog this side of the mississippi! it’s a fact. he’s currently staying oriental shorthair—his name with an spCa foster family, however he is ready to go to his forever home says it all! This fun-loving cat today! This adorable guy has been with us for over a year and half. he’s has a hysterical sense of humor been holding his breath for his perfect family that who time! zipper would and will keep you on your toes! love to go to an active family where he can enjoy long walks and hikes! if need someone to add some you’re looking for a running spring in your step or brighten buddy, zipper’s your boy. he up your home? Chuckles is your This is the first of a monthly column highlighting some of the dogs and cats would enjoy doing extreme fris- boy. he is the life of the party who have called the spCa of Wake County home for far too long. since the bee drills or anything to show and doesn’t mind being center spCa is a no-kill shelter, their adoptable pets stay with them as long as it off his agility! he’s looking for of attention at get-togethers! he takes them to find a home. This means that when the shelter is full, there’s no a family who’s in it for the long doesn’t mind a full house and available space for new pets. some of these wonderful animals are older or haul. are you that person? Visit in fact he’ll jump in and take part in all the action without a second have traits that require special attention or medications but want and need to www.spcawake.org/adopt to thought! yet if you need to leave for the day or work full time he’s be loved all the same. We hope you’ll consider giving one of these (and the learn more about zipper. Call perfectly content chill-laxing at home alone. learn more about him many other) long-timers a place to call home where they can feel safe and 919-772-2326 to schedule a at www.spcawake.org/adopt, or call 919-772-2326 to schedule a be cared for. Visit the spCa of Wake County for more overlooked pets who time to meet him today! time to meet him in person at the spCa! could use a new family. you can also visit www.spcawake.org/longtimers or call 919.772.2326. photos courtesy inBetween the Blinks photography

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american meltdown gourmet melts by Tyler Reinhart

eople love cheese. Cheese fries, cheese sticks, But this article isn’t about your past sandwich Pcheese pizza, mac n’ cheese; the family of experiences. Th is one’s all about a man with a cheesy delights is as expansive as it is varied. Few vision of cheesy greatness, a man who is on a mis- of these incarnations, however, are as near and sion to melt your heart one bite at a time. dear to our foodie hearts as the grilled cheese American Meltdown Gourmet Melts is the sandwich. Th e grilled cheese is a sandwich that brainchild of Founder, Chef and “Director of Deli- couldn’t be any more American if it was served cious” Paul Inserra. Paul grew up on City Island in on a freedom plate by a guy in an eagle suit. the Bronx, a community packed with 25 restau- You’ve probably crossed paths with the grilled rants in a mile-and–a-half strip. Aft er graduating cheese before. Perhaps you enjoyed one on the with an English Literature degree from Fordham Some of the staff of American Meltdown with owner Paul Inserra (rd from left ) playground swing. Maybe it’s the only recipe you University, Paul traveled and ate his way through learned from your time slaving away at university. Paris, London, Scotland, El Salvador, China, and the Nasher Cafe at Duke University and the amaz- all over the Caribbean. Aft er a particularly gruel- ing Revolution in Durham. ing job constructing docks in the Caribbean, Paul Along with his wife Alycia, Paul decided to had a bit of an epiphany and decided to pursue come up with a business plan for his own concept an education in the culinary arts, attending the aft er working in the restaurant/hospitality indus- French Culinary Institute in Manhattan. Aft er try for over ten years. Th e confl uence of the rising graduating, he worked in NYC at Smith & Wol- food truck trend, a love for street food and the lensky’s (now Fourth Wall Restaurants), Quality desire to build his own brand led to the creation Meats, Sfoglia, and Jean-Georges’ Matsugen. He of American Meltdown. Food trucks defy the old also worked with Vision Wine Brands, a boutique restaurant adage of “Location. Location. Loca- wine importing and distribution company. Aft er tion.” Instead, food trucks can follow the crowds Th e Hangover Melt moving to North Carolina, he briefl y worked at and develop a following based solely on the merit

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12 Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 of how delicious the food is. Aft er In addition to these two fan red peppers, garlic and almonds), Th e Farm- coming up with multiple menu favorites, there’s a good assort- ers Melt (Firsthand Foods Local NC Bratwurst, ideas, the one that stood out to Paul ment of other grilled cheeses that local arugula pesto [when in season], provolone centered on tasty grilled cheese will wow any palate. We sam- on sourdough bread), and the Patty Melt (grilled sandwiches, or melts, his favorite pled Th e Orchard, a delicious burger with sautéed onions and cheddar on sour- term for the truck’s menu fare. concoction craft ed from Guglh- dough bread). Sandwich prices range from $6-9. But these aren’t run-of-the-mill upf Bakery’s rustic house bread, Don’t forget to try their fl ash fried Brussel grilled cheeses. Th ese are little Flash fried brussel sprouts cheddar cheese, sliced Granny Sprouts. Even if you’re not a Brussel sprout fan, bites of gourmet heaven, and Paul tells us diff er- Smith apples, rosemary, and ham. Th is ham and I’d be willing to wager you’ll love these awesome ent areas of the Triangle have their own favorites. cheese paired with the tart apple defi nitely had our veggies. And they’re only $4. Raleigh is in love with the Buff alo Blitz sandwich, taste buds singing. Paul also makes this sandwich You can fi nd the truck’s daily locations and a grilled cheese sandwich loaded with grilled without the ham for those who prefer vegetarian. upcoming events via their Twitter feed @Ameri- chicken tossed in buff alo sauce and smothered in Th is sandwich was inspired by Alycia’s grandfather, canMLTDWN or check out their full calendar local pepper jack cheese. Biting into this sandwich who always enjoyed his apple pies with a slice of online, www.americanmeltdown.org. If you spot was pretty much like having angels tap-dancing cheddar on top. In his words, “Apple pie without the big orange truck while you’re out and about, on my tongue. It is really the perfect mix of spicy, cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.” do yourself a favor and pick up one of their amaz- salty and crunchy goodness. Durham, however, Th e Hangover is another of his creations and ing cooked-to-order melts. You’ll never think of tends to prefer American Meltdown’s acclaimed was inspired by Paul’s love of huevos rancheros as grilled cheese the same way again. Pigs n’ Figs. Th is little piggy has not only won a post-party food. One happy customer described Tyler can be reached at [email protected] over the hearts of the people of Durham, it has it as “a beautiful blend of pimiento cheese and egg also found its way into the pages of the New that will throw a party in your mouth.” York Times. Th e sandwich is a fusion Other than the menu regulars, Paul of Italian heritage and American arti- has a good staple of grilled cheeses he san cheese made with black mission rotates on and off the menu. A few of fi gs, an Italian speck ham, local goat their others creations include the Mat- cheese, and a touch of balsamic vin- ador (Sourdough bread, Manchego egar on sourdough bread. cheese and Romesco Sauce made with

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Oak City meatball Shoppe & Whiskey Bar by Christy Griffith

We tried the Veggie Meatball ($8) two ways— with the Tomato Sauce and with the Pesto Sauce. Th e tomato-sauced version would be a good sub- stitution for vegetarians who want the traditional fl avors of an Italian dish, but the pesto sauce was out of this world. Th e Veggie Meatballs I was fortu- nate enough to shove into my face like a debutante coming off a three-week cleanse were insanely delicious, fi lled with broccoli and nuts. Try them over the Polenta ($4), which very well may be the yummiest, creamiest polenta I’ve had this side of wherever polenta comes from. I don’t want you to think I’m not showing the same amount of love for the carnivorous side of the menu, because I was completely moaning over the Chicken Meatballs ($8) with Parm Cream. Th e chicken was surprisingly moist and tender. Defi - nitely try these with the creamy sauces so you can use that deliciously chewy focaccia bread to soak up the left over gravy. Maybe you are one of the friends that got dragged along to fulfi ll your pal’s meatball vision quest and got up to peruse the amazing craft beer didn’t even know Raleigh needed to enjoy a meatball, but maybe a place you would selection. When you get back, all that is left are Ia meatball place until Oak City want to take a very long “working” lunch or a late- empty bowls and friends with telltale sauce stains opened. How we made it to 2014 night stop for…meatballs and whiskey. I mean, it’s on their shirts. You can still make a hearty meal without one is beyond me. a pretty straightforward concept. out of the sides that they forgot to touch as they What do you get when a lawyer, restaurateur Here’s the run-down: four meatballs with sauce were propelling meatball aft er meatball into their and realtor walk into a bar? I’m assuming you’d and focaccia can be served over a side or paired traitorous mouths. A bowl of Collard Greens ($6) get a pretty good buzz based on the 45 diff erent with a family-style side to share. (If you’re into topped with crumbled bacon beats any kind of whiskeys, bourbons and scotches off ered at Oak sharing. Lots of times I’m not. Stop judging.) One greens you pop out of a tin can on New Year’s Day. City, the brain child of Hans H. Huang (co-owner order of meatballs is pretty fi lling, but if you’re Th ese were so delicious I didn’t even ask for vin- of Moonlight Pizza Company), Ken Yowell (owner indecisive like I am, bring along some friends and egar and hot sauce, and I’m the type of girl who of CalaVela Empanadas & Tequila) and Stephen make them order all the combinations of balls and smothers her collards with so much of both that I Votino (realtor and the other co-owner of Moon- sauces that you want to try. Do it in a way that almost choke. light Pizza). Combining their super-powers, the makes them think they are ordering of their own Th e Mac and Cheese ($6) isn’t overly rich and three opened Oak City Meatball Shoppe & Whis- volition and you might make out like a bandit. comes topped with toasted breadcrumbs for a nice key Bar. Although the “& Whiskey Bar” isn’t pres- For those of you who like to stick with the crunch; it’s large enough to make a meal out of, ent on the signage, one look inside serves as a basics, a combination of Traditional Beef Meat- not-so-subtle reminder that this isn’t just a place balls ($8) pairs nicely with the Tomato Sauce. Try it over Ziti ($4) or Spaghetti ($4), although with so many possible combinations on this menu, I recommend stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something exciting! Th e Spicy Pork Meatballs ($8) served with the Meat Sauce were just the right amount of spice for my liking. (I like spicy things, but as a general rule, I do not enjoy the feeling of my eyelids sweating.) Th ese would Th e guys behind Oak City Meatball—Ken Yowell, Stephen Votino and Hans Huang be my favorite all-purpose meatball on the menu. Collard greens with crumbled bacon

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Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 17 Celebrating 100 Years at City Market by Linda Kramer | Color photo by Thomas M. Way

n the fi rst week of October this year, the city 1914. When it opened and replaced the old of Raleigh will celebrate the 100th anniver- market in Metropolitan Hall on Fayetteville St., it sary of its historic downtown district, City quickly became the city’s new gold standard for I rd Market. On First Friday, October 3 , a centen- market vending and sanitation. It provided refrig- nial birthday bash is planned featuring a wide eration for meat, fi sh and other perishable items lineup of great local bands, speeches from market brought to market (unheard of at the time), which pioneers and city leaders, and outstanding pit- greatly expanded the participation and popular- cooked Carolina style barbecue. ity of the market in the community. In the 1920s City Market was a hub of local shopping activity since  and 1930s, a gentleman named Robert Hodge owned a meat shop at the market. In a 1988 inter- point between the historic “Black Main Street” to view for the Raleigh Historic Districts Commis- the north on Hargett Street and the Tabernacle sion’s “Raleigh Roots” oral history project, his son, Baptist Church and its upper class white congrega- Rufus Hodge, refl ected back on those early days of tion one block to the northeast. Weekends always life in and around City Market. He remarked, “It consisted of large gatherings and picnics among looked like a circus around there… with people farmers, friends and families at City Market and coming from all over.” Moore Square, known collectively as “Th e Grove.” And people did come from everywhere—from Both black and white merchants kept booths in all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, social the market. “Th ey were integrated and got along Customer shopping for produce from a local status, or color. Th roughout its history, even like family,” said Hodge. farmer at City Market, circa  early on when most other parts of Raleigh were In 1980, under the leadership of Mayor Smedes Market Hall, City Market’s large central build- subject to Jim Crow laws and racial segregation, York, City Market became recognized under the ing and gathering place, opened with great fanfare City Market was always heavily integrated. In the National Register of Historic Places, and the city and celebration on Wednesday, September 30, 1910s, 20s, and 30s it served as a natural meeting was able to commence with restoration of the

18 Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 district and it’s nearby buildings. During the revi- to visit Big Ed during her 1992 campaign trail and like Dogwood Collective and Design Gallery talization eff orts of the 1980s, something wonder- had chicken stew, turnip greens, lima beans and Studio have drawn rave reviews and loyal follow- ful happened. One sunny aft ernoon, the citizens biscuits for lunch. Another City Market restaurant ings while new kid on the block, City Market Cafe, of Raleigh showed up in city market with shovels anchor, Woody’s @ City Market, opened in 1993, is currently slated for a fourth quarter opening. and pickaxes in hand, and removed the asphalt touting the best wings in town, as voted by our Tri- With larger employers like Red Hat and Citrix pavement, unearthing and restoring the cobble- angle Downtowner readers earlier this year. Estab- expanding their presence in downtown Raleigh, stone streets to their original historic condition. lished in 1998, Vic’s Ristorante Italiano also chose residential highrise projects like Skyhouse going Th is revitalization initiative also brought art the historic district as home to their business. up across the street, and Moore Square renova- to the forefront in City Market. Artsplosure, the City Market has proven to be resilient over the tion plans in the works, City Market offi cials are yearly Raleigh Arts Festival, has been a wonder- years, still standing strong amid its beautiful cob- tangibly excited about what the future holds. “I ful boon for the city and art community, and has blestone streets. Current owner, Michael Hakan, just love the community heritage that City Market called City Market home since 1980. Th e 1980s remains upbeat and committed to the success and is built upon. It’s in our bloodline to be the natu- art renaissance of City Market also gave rise to long-term viability of City Market. Newer tenants ral meeting place for local people, products and the studio and gallery, Artspace. Artspace and its services. When you stand on these cobblestones, founders were pioneers in downtown Raleigh, con- you feel a certain responsibility to honor that tra- vincing arts organizations and artists to join them dition,” says Josh Leonard, Project Coordinator of in creating this new visual art center and bringing City Market. artists, students and visitors to a then blighted area. While cherishing its past and celebrating the Greenshields Brewery, one of the fi rst 50 craft here and now, City Market is also ever mindful breweries in America, opened in Market Hall of its future. As City Market’s Marketing Direc- in 1989. Unfortunately it met with an untimely tor Kara Guido beams, “We think the Centennial demise in 2004, succumbing to a building fi re. Also Celebration is not just about celebrating the fi rst in 1989, Big Ed Watkins made City Market the new 100 years of City Market; it’s about the next 100 and permanent home to his famous Big Ed’s Res- years too.” Th e current day City Market is a grand sight aft er dark taurant, a favorite of local folks and famous politi- and off ers dining, retail, nightlife and special events. For more information on City Market’s Centennial cians over the years. In fact, Hillary Clinton came phoTo By Thomas m. Way Celebration, visit www.citymarketraleigh.com

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e may be at the tail end of the summer dol- originate in for the show “Unraveled.” movement and grace in sinuous, femi- Wdrums, but I spotted three of the most spar- Phillips also had her own show at nine lines,” says Phillips. kling shows I’ve seen so far this year. Artspace, with some magic of its own. Among her works at Artspace I was At the Municipal Building’s Block Gallery, three At Gallery C, “Under the Big Top” taken by the complex “Blue Planet,” artists—Nora Phillips, Mary Kirchner and Becky provides a bright collection of prints, holding a universe of receding blue Joye—juggled space, form and color in ways that paintings and assemblages by 14 art- and greens, on which fl oat a parade of belie the fl at world of canvas and paper their work ists, including the likes of Marc Chagall, bubbles and tangles of thread, some Robert Broderson and Louis St Lewis. hanging from the canvas and joining Bubbling up from the paper and the painting to our world. canvas of Nora Phillps’ nine abstracts At times my eyes danced around at Block were carefully shaped cut-outs Mary Kircher’s dazzling fabrics. A stuff ed with felt, painted in a myriad of camper, hiker, world traveler, she strokes, and topped by further bubbles defi nes her work as “Translations” and emerging from the interior. Th reads Mary Kircher’s Sunset at insists that “through weaving, I cap- surround them, link them and some- Block Gallery ture my experiences and perceptions times cascade off the canvas. In her “Looking of wilderness that help me better understand my Down,” an animal-like head emerges from the top connection with the natural world.” and peers into bursts of swirling yellows, reds and In “Loblolly,” fi sh shapes are cut into roiling greys fi lled with other emerging forms suggesting green fabric, shapes fi lled with contrasting fabric. Garden of Eden by Nora Phillips at Artspace living creatures. “ I love how I can express fl uidity, Below them, a large rectangle is also fi lled with

22 Triangle DOWnTOWner magazine | The Triangle’s premier monThly | issue 102 and yellows are suspended from a whirligig, all But nothing in the show is quite like any dramatically painted on a black panel. “Unraveled” other. Entirely charming is Louis St. Lewis’ mixed was carefully and knowledgeably curated by the media “Garden Harlequin,” a smiling head sur- gallery coordinator, Annah Lee. rounded by red blossoms and green leaves. Not Block Gallery’s next exhibition, “Carolina Folk- smiling at all is the tired clown in Roland Watts’ ways,” will feature photography by Titus Brooks print “Defl ated,” a moving image of a clown aft er Heagins and Michael Schwalbe, and the Case Study his act is done. installation from artist Gabrielle Duggan will open On entering the show I was struck by a superb September 18th and runs through November 14. assemblage with a title I am still trying to decipher: More info at www.bitly.com/blockgallery. “Luck Was Always on Her Side (Usually to the Left )” “Under the Big Top” at Gallery by Elissa Farrow-Savos. A woman C is fi lled with 46 delightful images of painted polymer clay, hands of the creatures who inhabit circus insouciantly in her pockets, stands Before the Show by Robert Broderson at Gallery C rings and sideshows. In a stunning on a mono-wheel, itself set on a fabric and variously dyed coils that spread into the group of Marc Chagall lithographs four-wheeled stand. I remember fi sh. In “Currents” her fi sh are enfolded in waves I came across the fantasy “Soleil au mono-wheels making the rounds rippling through the fabric. Cheval Rouge” that places a fl oat- of circus rings, usually carrying In the very diff erent “Sunset,” two bright yellow ing two-headed woman above a red clowns or acrobats calling atten- rectangles, one above lines of black, another below, horse. Floating nearby is a comic, tion to themselves. appear against very subtly varied blue and purple red-faced sun complete with violin. “Under the Big Top” runs backgrounds. Subtle too are the edges of the rect- Among Robert Broderson’s sideshow through September 17th. Visit angles, made to fade into blues and purples with oils, I found “Th e Donkey Lady and http://galleryc.net/exhibits for ripples of yellows and greens. Her Court,” and “Before the Show” information about other upcom- Simpler but bright with iridescence are Becky both alluring and macabre, precisely ing shows. Joye’s carnival whimsies on paper and panels. In as a circus visitor is likely to feel as he Garden Harlequin by Max can be reached for comment “Dream Catcher,” houses covered in shining blues faces them facing him. Louis St. Lewis at Gallery C at [email protected].

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he best-known chapter of Durham’s musical at the Museum of Durham History until the end historians, and designers in other cities and states Thistory is undoubtedly the Piedmont Blues, of 2014. BullCitySoul.org, the exhibit’s compan- to create online projects that bring local soul made famous by artists such as Blind Boy Fuller ion website sponsored by the Durham County music histories to public audiences. and Reverend Gary Davis. “Tobacco Road,” writ- Library also chronicles the Durham’s soul history. Bull City Soul is not just a story about music ten and fi rst recorded by Durham native John but touches on a wide range of social and cultural Loudermilk, is another local classic. Th e Bull issues that shaped the city in the 1960s and ’70s. City’s vibrant funk, R&B, and soul music scene of Most important, this exhibit and website tell the the 1960s and ’70s, however, seems to have faded story of Durham’s African-American community from local memory. in these decades of tremendous change. In the 1960s and ’70s, Durham was home to Public schools such as the historic Hillside more than 40 local soul and funk groups that High School gave young black Durhamites access recorded at least 35 singles and three full-length to fi rst-rate music teachers such as Joe Mitchell and albums. Local independent labels such as Micro- Clarke Egerton, Jr. African-American churches tronics Sound, Saxony, and Ju Ju released records and their gospel choirs provided crucial training by Durham soul artists. Performers such as the grounds for young musicians to hone their talents. Shamrocks, John Snells, Nick Allen Sr., Johnny Th e civil rights and Black Power movements White and the Mighty Crusaders, the Black Expe- helped shape Durham’s soul music, too. Larry rience Band, Blue Steam, the Communicators, Scurlock, leader of groups such as the U.S. Wel- Duracha, the Modulations, N.C.C.U., Brodie, Th e fare Band, was one of several students to deseg- Jammers, the Leon Pendarvis Orchestra, and Risse regate Durham High School in 1959. Karen Rux were among the Bull City’s most beloved musicians. created the Your Own Th ing Th eater to showcase Durham’s soul scene was truly impressive, espe- the local Black Arts movement. Th e non-profi t cially considering the city had just over 100,000 res- WAFR radio station played a heady mix of jazz, idents and was far from the soul music capitals of soul, and Black Power politics over the air. Th e Modulations’ “I’m Hopelessly in Love with You/ New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and Philadelphia. What Good Am I” was a hit in 7. Watch a “Soul Train” clip at bit.ly/nwUP Joshua Clark Davis is a Th ompson Writing Fellow at Th e history of the Bull City’s soul scene has Duke University and co-director of the Media And the survived, but just barely. Until now, Durham’s Th is exhibit and website, created by myself, Movement Project. soul music has lived on in private memories and CarolinaSoul.org founder Jason Perlmutter, and Th e Museum of Durham History is a 2st-century individual collections, its stories traded between designer Lincoln Hancock, will for the fi rst time museum that uses stories about people, places and rare record hunters, local veteran musicians, and make the hidden history of Durham’s soul music things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry a few scattered journalists. widely and freely available to the public. Our and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives A museum exhibit and a new website aim to hope is that this website will give long-time resi- about the Durham community and its history. Th e Museum’s home, the History Hub, is located at  W. preserve and make public Durham’s rich soul her- dents, recent arrivals, and people from around the Main St. and is open Tuesday-Saturday, am–pm. itage. “Soul Souvenirs: Durham’s Musical Memo- globe a new level of access to the city’s soul music Th ere is no admission charge. For more information, ries of the 1960s and ’70s” is currently on display history. We also hope to inspire record collectors, see www.modh.org.

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