October/November 2019
The Best of Chatham
40 | Talk of the Town
The location, festivals, live music, community and the famous name behind all those Critters is what makes Bynum “the Chatham of Chatham” for our readers
42 | Perfectly Paired
Lori Golden and Jimmy Stubbs’ businesses were named as favorites in several
Best of Chatham categories
44 | New Kid on the Guac
Mi Cancun, which opened in April, is already a reader favorite
45 | Bigger is Better
Dylan Perry is doubling down on the growing scene in downtown Pittsboro with an expansion of The Mod
46 | A Starr is Born
Now in a new space, Starrlight Mead is on the rise
48 | Autumn’s Chill
Fall calls for a neutral closet to pair with pops of color. Get through the longer days with these light blues and soft grays.
50 | Staycation, All I Ever Wanted
Why leave Chatham when there’s so much to do here?
56 | The Lawn and the Short of It
Advice from local pros for your yard, gardens and landscapes
58 | Best of Chatham 2019 Winners
The full list of our annual readers’ favorites, from outdoor dining and craft beverages to bed & breakfasts and shopping.
Features
28 | Richmond Road Trip
Our picks for Virginia’s capital city
82 | Lesson Planning
Willow Oak Montessori’s new head of
school doesn’t mind “jumping … and waiting
for the universe to catch up”
86 | Education Guide
A comprehensive directory of private, regional boarding and charter schools
98 | Home Makeover
These three couples worked with local design experts to give their homes new personalities
Departments & Columns
6 | Letter from the Editor
20 | 5 Events Not to Miss
22 | Noted
32 | Wellness
The Chatham YMCA’s Red Rover fitness truck delivers mobile workouts
113 | Dining Guide
135 | Weddings
Kerry Cantrell & Dana Wicker
Courtney Goldston & Brad Jones
