Jan-Feb 2018

This Polly Is a Cracker

“Unusual,” “strange,” “Martian,” “plastic” — these are the comments typically made about an eye-catching, striking houseplant that goes by the name of ‘Polly,’ with…

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The Dish: Kababish Café

Samreen Nawaz and her husband Syed Yousuf opened Kababish Café in 2015 and have built a strong fan base in the community, winning the…

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Stellino’s Italiano

Where some restaurateurs might see suburbia, Corbett and Julie Monica see community. Owners of Raleigh’s long-standing Italian trattoria Bella Monica Cucina & Vino, the…

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Meet Your Match

Alaina Elliott and Thomas Gregory spent a decade living across the street from each other — never meeting until professional matchmaker Kate Freiman-Fox introduced…

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2018 Maggy Awards: Lifestyle

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM Southern Studio Interior Design Southern Studio has appeared on the Maggy list every year since 2012, and in 2017 the…

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2018 Maggy Awards: Services

BEST PLASTIC SURGEON Dr. Brian Coan, CARE Plastic Surgery First-time Maggy winner Dr. Brian Coan is no stranger to the spotlight. Trained at M.I.T….

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2018 Maggy Awards: Restaurants

Best Everything: Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits STAR POWER>> The well-rounded Ruckus shines bright this year with six Maggy best-of wins for Pizzeria, Appetizers,…

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