Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists! (Finalists are listed in alphabetical order.) And thank you to everyone who voted (and shared a few words about their favorites). More than 10,000 of you took the poll this year. Tallying the ballots took 10 interns two weeks! To spotlight these worthy businesses, we’re throwing a party on June 15.
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Media
College radio station
WKNC 88.1
NC State University,
Campus Box 8607, 343 Witherspoon Student Center, Raleigh
919-515-2400
www.wknc.org
finalists
WNCU 90.7
WXDU 88.7
WXYC 89.3
Commercial radio station
G105
3100 Smoketree Ct, Suite 700, Raleigh
919-878-1500
www.g105.com
finalists
Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM
New Rock 95X 95.3
WQDR 94.7
Local blog
Triangle Food Guy
trianglefoodguy.blogspot.com
finalists
Carpe Durham
Explore Raleigh
Goodnight, Raleigh!
New Raleigh
Local internet radio
WKNC
NC State University,
Campus Box 8607, 343 Witherspoon Student Center, Raleigh
919-515-2400
www.wknc.org
finalists
Entertainment Spotlight
WCPE
WUNC
Local person to follow on Twitter
@TriangleFoodGuy
twitter.com/TriangleFoodGuy
finalists
@carpedurham
@rossgrady
@SparkyMacMillan
@trianglexplorer
Local television personality
Greg Fishel, WRAL
www.wral.com
finalists
Bill Leslie, WRAL
David Crabtree, WRAL
Debra Morgan, WRAL
Don Schwenneker “Big Weather,” WTVD
Nonprofit radio station
WUNC 91.5
120 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill
919-445-9150
www.wunc.org
finalists
WCOM 103.5
WCPE 89.7
WNCU 90.7
Radio DJ
Bob Dumas, G105
3100 Smoketree Ct, Suite 700, Raleigh
919-860-1051
www.g105.com
finalists
Adam Kincaid, WKNC 88.1
Eric Hodge, WUNC 91.5
Kitty Kinnin, Radio Host & Sunday Brunch Producer
Ron Stutts, WCHL 97.9
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Out & About
Art gallery
Flanders Gallery
302 S West St, Raleigh
919-834-5044
www.flandersartgallery.com
finalists
Artspace
The Carrack Modern Art
FRANK Gallery
Barista
David Chapman, Bean Traders
Homestead Market, 105 W NC Hwy 54, Suite 249, Durham
919-484-2499
www.beantraderscoffee.com
finalists
Aubrey Morris, Saladelia
Casey Porn, Morning Times
Tim, Morning Times
Bartender in Durham County
Kit Mason, The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-401-1979
www.thebluenotegrill.com
Shannon Healy, Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill St, Durham
919-213-1267
www.alleytwentysix.com
finalists
Dain Phelan, Dain’s Place
Kym Register, The Pinhook
Bartender in Orange/Chatham County
Anthony J Rignola III, Wooden Nickel Pub
105 N Churton St, Hillsborough
919-643-2223
www.thewnp.com
finalists
Dean James, Peccadillo
Gary Crunkleton, The Crunkleton
Jared Spangler, Ba-Da Wings
Lee Waters, Orange County Social Club
Bartender in Wake County
Sean McKinney, Busy Bee Cafe / The Hive
225 S Wilmington St, Raleigh
919-424-7817
www.busybeeraleigh.com
finalists
Evan Cunningham, Flying Saucer
Liz Masnik, The Borough
Steve MacNeilage, Vinnie’s Steakhouse
Steven Relay, Ba-Da Wings/O’Malley’s Tavern
Bloody Mary
Motorco
723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham
919-901-0875
www.motorcomusic.com
finalists
Acme
The Flying Burrito
NOFO @ The Pig
The Raleigh Times Bar
Club DJ
DJ SPCL GST
spclgst.blogspot.com
finalists
Fifi Hi-Fi
DJ Joey Shull
DJ Pancakes
DJ Triple B
Cocktail selection
Fox Liquor Bar
426 S McDowell St, Raleigh
919-322-0128
www.ac-restaurants.com/fox
finalists
Alley Twenty Six
The Crunkleton
FOUNDATION
Whiskey
Dance club
Solas
419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-755-0755
www.solasraleigh.com
finalists
Neptunes Parlour
The Pinhook
Pulse Nightclub
Dive bar
Slim’s
227 S Wilmington St, Raleigh
919-833-6557
www.slimsraleigh.com
finalists
The Cave
The Green Room
The Pinhook
Zog’s
Draft beer selection
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Various locations
www.tylerstaproom.com
finalists
Busy Bee Cafe
Flying Saucer
Milltown
Yard House
Gay or lesbian bar
Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett St, Raleigh
119 S Harrington St, Raleigh
919-831-8888
www.legends-club.com
finalists
The Bar
The Borough
The Pinhook
Karaoke
The Pinhook
117 W Main St, Durham
919-667-1100
www.thepinhook.com
finalists
Flex
He’s Not Here
Star Karaoke
Live theater company
PlayMakers Repertory Company
UNC Center for Dramatic Art, CB 3235, Chapel Hill
919-962-7529
www.playmakersrep.org
finalists
Burning Coal Theatre
Manbites Dog Theater
Raleigh Little Theatre
Live theater venue
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham
919-688-3722
www.dpacnc.com
finalists
Manbites Dog Theater
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Raleigh Little Theatre
Local brewery
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham
919-682-2337
www.fullsteam.ag
finalists
Big Boss
Carolina Brewery
Lonerider
Local coffee shop
Cup A Joe
Various locations
www.cupajoe.com
finalists
Bean Traders
Cocoa Cinnamon
Open Eye Cafe
Margarita
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum St, Durham
919-956-2750
www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
finalists
Calavera
Centro
Jibarra
Mez
Museum
Museum of Life + Science
433 Murray Ave, Durham
919-220-5429
www.lifeandscience.org
finalists
Ackland Art Museum
Nasher Museum of Art
North Carolina Museum of Art
Neighborhood bar in Durham County
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham
919-682-2337
www.fullsteam.ag
finalists
Bull McCabes Irish Pub
City Beverage
The Federal
Neighborhood bar in Orange/Chatham County
Orange County Social Club
108 E Main St, Carrboro
919-933-0669
www.orangecountysocialclub.com
finalists
The Crunkleton
The Station at Southern Rail
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
The Wooden Nickel
Neighborhood bar in Wake County
The Raleigh Times Bar
14 E Hargett St, Raleigh
919-833-0999
www.raleightimesbar.com
finalists
The Borough
Lynnwood Grill
The Players’ Retreat
Open mic
The Pinhook
117 W Main St, Durham
919-667-1100
www.thepinhook.com
finalists
The Broad Street Cafe
Deep South The Bar
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse
The Station at Southern Rail
Outdoor music venue
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell St, Raleigh
919-996-8800
www.redhatamphitheater.com
finalists
American Tobacco Historic District
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
North Carolina Museum of Art
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Place for a blind date in Durham County
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham
919-682-2337
www.fullsteam.ag
finalists
The Blue Note Grill
Mateo
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Place for a blind date in Orange/Chatham County
Caffé Driade
1215 E Franklin St, Suite A, Chapel Hill
919-942-2333
www.caffedriade.com
finalists
Glasshalfull
Lantern
Top of the Hill
Place for a blind date in Wake County
The Raleigh Times Bar
14 E Hargett St, Raleigh
919-833-0999
www.raleightimesbar.com
finalists
Bella Monica
The Flying Burrito
Tasty Beverage Company
Place to go bowling
The Alley
2512 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
919-832-3533
www.bowlthealley.com
finalists
AMF
The Mardi Gras Bowling Center
Sparians
Place to hear country or bluegrass
The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-401-1979
www.thebluenotegrill.com
finalists
The Carolina Inn
Cat’s Cradle
Haw River Ballroom
The Pour House
Place to hear hip-hop or soul
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St, Carrboro
919-967-9053
www.catscradle.com
finalists
Casbah
Five Star
Lincoln Theatre
Motorco
Place to hear jazz or blues
The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-401-1979
www.thebluenotegrill.com
finalists
Beyu Caff´
C. Grace
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse
Whiskey
Place to hear rock ‘n’ roll
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St, Carrboro
919-967-9053
www.catscradle.com
finalists
Kings
Lincoln Theatre
Local 506
Motorco
Place to salsa dance
Cuban Revolution
318 Blackwell St, Durham
919-687-4300
www.thecubanrevolution.com
finalists
Carmen’s Cuban Cafe
Cimarron Latin Night
Cinco de Mayo
Jibarra
Place to see comedy
Goodnight’s Comedy Club
861 W Morgan St, Raleigh
919-828-5233
www.goodnightscomedy.com
finalists
DSI Comedy Theater
Durham Performing Arts Center
The Worx
Place to see music before 10 p.m.
The Blue Note Grill
4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-401-1979
www.thebluenotegrill.com
finalists
The Broad Street Cafe
Cat’s Cradle
The Cave
Motorco
Place to shoot pool
The Green Room
1108 Broad St, Durham
919-286-2359
www.greenroomdurham.com
finalists
Bailey’s
Sharky’s Place
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Zog’s
Place to watch international soccer
Italian Pizzeria III
508 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-968-4671
www.italianpizzeria3.com
finalists
Bull McCabes Irish Pub
The London Bridge Pub
Tir Na Nog
Place to watch Monday night football
Ba-Da Wings
302 E Main St, Suite B, Carrboro
919-960-0656
2161 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh
919-832-3902
www.badawings.com
finalists
Buffalo Wild Wings
Carolina Ale House
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Durham County
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
280 S Mangum St, Durham
919-937-9909
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Motorco
Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Orange/Chatham County
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill
919-537-8404
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Carolina Brewery
Four Corners
Orange County Social Club
Top of the Hill
Place to watch televised ACC basketball in Wake County
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
222 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-832-3688
www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings
Carolina Ale House
The Players’ Retreat
Sports bar
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
222 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-832-3688
280 S Mangum St, Durham
919-937-9909
1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill
919-537-8404
finalists
Carolina Ale House
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Woody’s at City Market
Strip club
Capital Cabaret
6713 Mt Herman Rd, Morrisville
919-206-4040
www.capitalcabaret.com
finalists
The Men’s Club
Pure Gold
Teasers Men’s Club
Theater to see a blockbuster movie
AMC Southpoint 17
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham
919-313-6627
www.streetsatsouthpoint.com/movies
finalists
The Lumina
Regal North Hills Stadium 14
Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles
Theater to see an independent film
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan St, Durham
919-560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
finalists
Chelsea Theater
Colony Theater
Rialto Theater
Trivia night
Bull McCabes Irish Pub
427 W Main St, Durham
919-682-3061
www.bullmccabesirishpub.com
finalists
Ba-Da Wings
Flying Saucer
Tomato Jake’s
Upscale bar
Whiskey
347 W Main St, Durham
919-682-6191
whiskeydurham.com
finalists
Alley Twenty Six
The Crunkleton
Fox Liquor Bar
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Services
Accountant
Hutchings & Hutchings
3620 Shannon Rd, Suite 200, Durham
919-489-3393
www.hutchingscpas.com
finalists
Gina DeVine
Kim Ray
Rabon & Dailey
Aesthetic surgeon
Schwarz Plastic Surgery
8300 Health Park, Suite 205, Raleigh
919-848-2423
www.schwarzps.com
finalists
Aesthetic Solutions
Finn Facial Plastics
Michael Law, M.D., Blue Water Spa
Aesthetician
Emily Ryan MacGregor, The Retreat
815 W Morgan St, Durham
919-381-5342
www.theretreatdurham.com
finalists
Bonnie King, Posh the Salon
Jenny Kapur, Mina’s Studio
Yelena Migirova, Amy Kernahan
Attorney
Greg DeWitt, DeWitt Law
919-338-8200
www.dewitt-law.com
finalists
Beth Tillman, Tillman Hinkle, PLLC
Bill Young, Hatch, Little, & Bunn, LLP
James Forrest, Forrest Firm
Sam Coleman, Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave and Merritt, PC
Auto repair in Durham County
Wasp Automotive
4906 Meadow Dr, Durham
919-572-2886
www.waspauto.com
finalists
Durham Tire & Auto Center
Massengill’s Auto Service
Melton’s Service Center
Neal’s Garage
Auto repair in Orange/Chatham County
Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center
Various locations
www.chapelhilltire.com
finalists
Al’s Garage
Auto Logic
Auto Pro to Call
Passport Motors
Auto repair shop in Wake County
Creech Import Repair
1818 St Albans Dr, Suite 106, Raleigh
919-872-1999
www.creechimport.com
finalists
Autobahn Automotive
Cary Car Care
Duty Tire
Tao Auto
Barber shop
The Barbershop
Centrum Station, 280 Meeting St, Suite 107, Cary
919-851-3232
Hope Valley Commons, 1125 W NC Hwy 54, Suite 205, Durham
919-490-8600
Stonehenge Market, 7416 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh
919-846-3545
www.thebarbershops.com
finalists
American Tobacco Barber Shop
Friendly Barber Shop
Man-Mur Barber Shop
Bed & breakfast
The King’s Daughters Inn
204 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham
919-354-7000
www.thekingsdaughtersinn.com
finalists
Arrowhead Inn
Fearrington House Inn
The Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast
Butcher shop
Cliff’s Meat Market
100 W Main St, Carrboro
919-942-2196
www.cliffsmeat.qpg.com
finalists
King’s Red & White
The Meat House
Whole Foods Market
Car detail
T.C. Anderson’s Total Car Appearance Center
4421 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-489-2558
www.bunkeysofdurham.com
finalists
Autobell
Bull City Car Wash
Durham Ritz
Men at Work
Chiropractor
Dr. Chas Gaertner, NC Chiropractic
212 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
919-929-3552
www.ncchiropractic.net
finalists
Dr. Arturo Presas, Chiropractic Partners
Dr. Charles Hecht, Partners in Health and Wellness
Dr. Mindy Bradshaw, Back Solutions
Dr. Molly Hall, Active Chiropractic
Computer repair
Intrex
Various locations
www.intrex.com
finalists
Absolute Computer
Computer Cellar
Net Friends
Dance studio
Ninth Street Dance
1920 1/2 Perry St, Durham
919-286-6011
www.ninthstreetdance.com
finalists
Barriskill Dance Theatre School
Infuzion
Raleigh School of Ballet
Day spa
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary
919-447-4000
www.theumstead.com
finalists
Bella Trio Day Spa
Mina’s Studio
The Retreat
Skin Sense
Dental practice in Durham County
Dr. Scott M. Donner, DDS
3719 University Dr, Durham
919-490-3015
finalists
Croasdaile Dental Arts
Dr. Laura Parra, DDS, PA
Dr. Lionel M. Nelson, DMD, PA
Dr. Stephanie Jenkins, DDS
Dental practice in Orange/Chatham County
Dr. Celeste H. Sloop, DDS
202 Henderson St, Chapel Hill
919-942-3566
finalists
Dr. Susanne P. Jackson, DDS
Kennedy Dental Group
Sunrise Dental
UNC Dental Faculty Practice
Dental practice in Wake County
Beavers Family Dentistry
619 W Chatham St, Apex
919-362-0967
beaversfamilydentistry.com
1146 Executive Cir, Cary
919-467-0654
beaversdentistry.com
finalists
Dr. Ben H. Britt Jr., DDS, PA
Drs. Woodall & McNeill, DDS
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Thompson and Thompson, DDS, PA
Dermatologist
Chapel Hill Dermatology, PA
891 Willow Dr, Suite 1, Chapel Hill
919-942-3106
www.chapelhilldermatology.com
finalists
Aesthetic Solutions
Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates, PA
Central Dermatology Center
Dr. Garrett S. Bressler, MD
Dog trainer or pet behaviorist
K9 Composure
10009 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh
919-480-2095
www.k9composure.com
finalists
Cheery Dogs
The K9 Kabana
K9 Solutions
Teamworks Dog Training, LLC
Early childhood learning facility
The Little School
301 College Park Rd, Hillsborough
919-644-1818
1516 Hull Ave, Durham
919-354-6600
www.thelittleschool.net
finalists
Bright Horizons
Childcare Matters
KIN
Electric or veggie-powered commercial vehicle
Larry’s Beans
1507 Gavin St, Raleigh
919-828-1234
www.larrysbeans.com
finalists
Chapel Hill Transit
Ninth Street Bakery
Organic Transit
Quick Moves
Electrician
Bonneville Electric
919-932-6938
www.bonneville-electric.com
finalists
Atomic Electric
Carrington Electric, LLC
Jacques Menache & Associates
Sparrow Electric Company
Event or wedding planner
Grace Leisure Events
919-768-8973
www.graceleisureevents.com
finalists
A Southern Soiree
A Swanky Affair
Catering Works
Erin McLean Events
Fitness club in Durham County
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
CrossFit
Fitness World
SYNCStudio
Fitness club in Orange/Chatham County
O2 Fitness
11 Cole Pl, Chapel Hill
919-942-6002
6118 Farrington Rd, Suite F, Chapel Hill
919-354-3402
www.o2fitnessclubs.com
finalists
CrossFit
Kinetix Health Club
UNC Wellness Center
Fitness club in Wake County
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
Life Time Fitness
O2 Fitness
Planet Fitness
Fitness personal trainer
Chad Edwards, CrossFit Local
7401 Rex Rd, Suites 105-B & 106
919-912-9348
www.crossfitlocal.com
finalists
Chennelle Miller, Raleigh CrossFit
Desiree Susini, Healthtrax Raleigh
Leigh Ann Yeager
Ryan Arnett, Tribe X Triangle
Golf course
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham
919-490-0999
www.washingtondukeinn.com
finalists
Finley Golf Course
Hillandale
Lonnie Poole
Prestonwood Country Club
Green architect
Ellen Cassilly Architect, Inc.
600 Foster St, Durham
919-530-1149
www.ellencassillyarchitect.com
finalists
BuildSense
Clearscapes
Frank Harmon Architect
Sophie Piesse Architect, PA
Green builder
BuildSense
502 Rigsbee Ave, Suite 201, Durham
919-667-0404
www.buildsense.com
finalists
Carolina Country Builders
Chandler Design-Build
Custom Carpentry Group
Hair salon in Durham County
Posh The Salon
610 W Main St, Suite 101, Durham
919-683-2109
www.poshthesalon.com
finalists
Bella Trio Day Spa
Funky Monkey
Moshi Moshi
Rock Paper Scissors
Hair salon in Orange/Chatham County
Syd’s Hair Shop
108 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
919-942-7606
www.sydshairshop.com
finalists
Citrine Salon
Mina’s Studio
Moshi Moshi
The Beehive
Hair salon in Wake County
Blo
8451 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite 101, Raleigh
919-484-8600
www.justblo.com
finalists
Alter EGO
Atomic Salon
Marigold Parlour
Salon Blu
Handyman/woman
Dirt Road Designs
919-357-7603
919-201-7761
www.dirtroaddesigns.com
finalists
Amy Kiser Quality Home Repairs
Connery & Jezierski
Tarheel Trim, LLC
Home remodeling company
Dirt Road Designs
919-357-7603
919-201-7761
www.dirtroaddesigns.com
finalists
Acanthus Construction, LLC
Connery & Jezierski
Custom Carpentry Group
Hotel
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary
919-447-4000
www.theumstead.com
finalists
The Carolina Inn
The Franklin Hotel
The Siena Hotel
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
House painter
CertaPro Painters of Cary/Apex
110 Woodwinds Industrial Ct, Suite F, Cary
919-297-2377
cary-apex.certapro.com
finalists
Gonzalez Painters & Contractors
Hansell Painting Company
Primary Painting of Cary
HVAC company
Boer Brothers Heating & Cooling
104-R NC Hwy 54 W, Suite 333
919-929-9886
www.boerbrothershvac.com
finalists
Andrew’s Heating & Air
ARS/Rescue Rooter
Comfort Engineers
Newcomb and Company
Insurance agent
State Farm
Various locations
www.statefarm.com
finalists
Allstate
Lee-Moore Insurance
Nationwide
Landscape company
Bountiful Backyards
919-619-9862
www.bountifulbackyards.com
finalists
Bland Landscaping
Pleasant Green Grass
Tributary
TROSA Lawn Care
Local house-cleaning services
Triangle Green Cleaning
5884 Faringdon Pl, Suite 100, Raleigh
919-801-8588
www.trianglegreencleaning.com
finalists
Carpe Diem Cleaning
Dust and Mop
Tangerine Clean
Local pet specialty store
Phydeaux
10 W Franklin St, Suite 100, Raleigh
919-833-9216
400 S Elliott Rd, Suite A1, Chapel Hill
919-960-3606
www.phydeauxpets.com
finalists
Barnes Supply Company
Paws at the Corner
Unleashed
Local pharmacy
Sutton’s Drug Store
159 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-942-5161
finalists
Carrboro Family Pharmacy
Hayes-Barton Pharmacy
Health Park Pharmacy
Local photographer
Curtis Brown
919-434-1308
www.curtisbrownphotography.com
finalists
Brian Mullins
Carolyn Scott
Christine Prisk
Elizabeth Galecke
Local place to order promo items/tchotchkes/t-shirts
The Merch
101 Lloyd St, Carrboro
919-933-6037
www.themerch.net
finalists
Ad Spice
Brand Fuel
Progressive Graphics
Local visual artist
Pamela George
919-286-1473
www.pamelageorge.net
finalists
Bob Rankin
Eleatta Diver
Emily Eve Weinstein
Will Goodyear
Martial arts studio
Triangle Krav Maga
6905 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 102, Durham
919-522-7469
www.trianglekravmaga.com
Krav Maga Raleigh
119 E Hargett St, Suite 10, Raleigh
919-602-3923
www.kravmagaraleigh.com
finalists
Chapel Hill Quest Center
Infuzion
United Tae Kwon Do Academy
Massage therapist
Michael Barriskill, Mindful Massage
3626 Shannon Rd, Durham
919-323-5464
www.mindfulmassage.com
finalists
Blake Moriarty, The Retreat
Cheryl Hynes, Epona & Oak
Michelle Cochrane, Vannity Salon
Owen Dodge, Triangle Body Therapy
Nail salon
Mina’s Studio
400 S Elliott Rd, Suite K, Chapel Hill
919-968-8548
www.minasstudio.com
finalists
Allure Salon
Lee Spa Nails
Posh The Salon
Optometry practice
Eye Care Associates
Various locations
www.eyecareassociatesnc.com
finalists
Academy Eye Associates
Carrboro Family Vision
Chapel Hill Eyecare
Orthodontic practice
Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics
1525 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-636-4151
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham
919-251-5224
www.hersheyandheymann.com
finalists
Dr. John R. Christensen
Dr. Julie H. Mol, DDS
Smith Orthodontics
Zaytoun Orthodontics
Pediatrician
Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents
205 Sage Rd, Suite 100, Chapel Hill
249 E NC Hwy 54, Suite 230, Durham
919-942-4173
www.chapelhillpeds.com
finalists
Chapel Hill Children’s Clinic
Durham Pediatrics
Raleigh Pediatric Associates
Village Pediatrics
Pet-sitting service
Bull City Pet Sitting
919-740-7481
www.bullcitypetsitting.com
finalists
A Whole Lotta Love
Fetch! Pet Care
Peak City Puppy
Raleigh Pet Sitters
Team Happy Dog
Pilates studio
InsideOut Body Therapies
5720 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 101, Durham
919-361-0104
www.insideoutbodytherapies.com
finalists
Evolve Movement
Spira Pilates Studio
Studio East 54
studioVIBE
Place for acupuncture
Triangle Acupuncture Clinic
104 S Estes Dr, Suite 104, Chapel Hill
919-933-4480
2601 E Lake Dr, Suite 103, Raleigh
919-854-7311
www.triangleacupunctureclinic.com
finalists
Acupuncture Center of Cary
Ancient Elements Acupuncture
Duke Integrative Medicine
Remedy
The Retreat
Place for holistic medicine
Remedy
4822 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh
919-788-1568
www.remedyclinic.com
finalists
Ancient Elements Acupuncture
Bloom Integrative Health
Duke Integrative Medicine
Triangle Acupuncture Clinic
Place for music instruction
Harry’s Guitar Shop
616 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-828-4888
www.harrysguitarshop.com
finalists
2112
High Strung
Infuzion
Place or organization to adopt a pet
SPCA
200 Petfinder Ln, Raleigh
919-772-2326
www.spcawake.org
finalists
Durham APS
Independent Animal Rescue
Orange County Animal Services
Safe Haven for Cats
Place to board your pet in Durham County
Camp Bow Wow
1710 Page Rd Ext, Durham
919-321-8971
4310 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham
919-309-4959
www.campbowwowusa.com
finalists
Creature Comforts Inn
New Hope Animal Hospital
Southpoint Animal Hospital
Sunny Acres
Place to board your pet in Orange/Chatham County
Doggie Spa and Day Care
1101 Dawson Rd, Chapel Hill
919-932-4738
www.doggiespa.com
finalists
The Animal Hospital of Carrboro
Companion Camp
Love Overboard
Place to board your pet in Wake County
Suite Paws
110 S Rogers Ln, Raleigh
919-231-1112
www.suitepaws.com
finalists
Dog Diggity
Dogtopia
Town and Country Veterinary Hospital and Animal Care Center
Place to entertain kids
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett St, Raleigh
919-834-4040
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
finalists
DefyGravity
Monkey Joe’s
Museum of Life + Science
Pullen Park
Place to get pierced
Blue Flame Tattoo
710 W Peace St, Raleigh
919-755-3355
www.blueflametattoo.com
finalists
Dogstar Tattoo Company
Glenn’s Tattoo Service
Oak City Tattoo & Piercing
Place to get your pet groomed
Beth’s Barks N Bubbles
4810 Hope Valley Rd, Suite 110, Durham
919-237-2557
www.bethsbarksnbubbles.com
PetSmart
Various locations
www.petsmart.com
finalists
Love Overboard
Petco
Woof Gang Bakery
Plumbing company
Carrboro Plumbing
919-265-4026
www.carrboroplumbing.com
finalists
Brown Brothers
Cary Plumbing
Hunter Landen Plumbing
Sparrow & Sons
Primary care practitioner
Duke University Health System
Various locations
www.dukehealth.org
finalists
Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine
Carrboro Family Medicine
Durham Internal Medicine Associates
UNC Health Care
Real estate agency
Urban Durham Realty
401 Foster St, Suite C, Durham
919-237-3701
www.urbandurhamrealty.com
finalists
Fonville Morisey
Go Realty
Keller Williams Realty
Weaver Street Realty
Retirement community
Carol Woods
750 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill
919-968-4511
www.carolwoods.org
finalists
Carolina Meadows
Croasdaile Village
The Forest at Duke
Roofing company
Baker Roofing
517 Mercury St, Raleigh
919-828-2975
www.bakerroofing.com
finalists
Joe Ray’s
Pickard Roofing Company
Roofcrafters
Walker Brown Roofing
Summer camp
YMCA
Various locations
www.ymcatriangle.org
finalists
Camp Kanata
Camp Riverlea
Carolina Friends School
Schoolhouse of Wonder
Tailor shop
Lee’s Tailors
Various locations
www.leetailors.com
www.leestailorshop.com
finalists
Anna’s Tailoring & Alterations
Krystyna’s Tailor Shop
Oriental Tailors
Tattoo studio
Blue Flame Tattoo
710 W Peace St, Raleigh
919-755-3355
www.blueflametattoo.com
finalists
Dogstar Tattoo Company
Glenn’s Tattoo Service
Warlock’s
Therapist
Whitney Johnson, LPC, PLLC
219 N Boylan Ave, Suite 205, Raleigh
919-607-0256
www.whitneyjohnsonlpc.com
finalists
Christine Gerhard Dicks, Aspire Counseling Group
Dr. Molly Parks, Psy.D.
Frank Overton, Carolina Counseling
Kathleen Hyland, Hyland Psychological Services
Transportation or cab company
White Horse
919-782-5893
www.ridewhitehorse.com
finalists
The Bridge Bus
Cardinal Cab
Green Taxi
Veterinarian practice
Southpoint Animal Hospital
5601 Fayetteville Rd, Durham
919-226-0043
www.southpointpets.com
finalists
CareFirst Animal Hospital
Carrboro Plaza Veterinary Clinic
New Hope Animal Hospital
Triangle Veterinary Hospital
Web designer
Atlantic BT
4509 Creedmoor Rd, 3rd Floor, Raleigh
919-518-0670
www.atlanticbt.com
The Splinter Group
605 W Main St, Suite 201, Carrboro
919-969-0979
www.thesplintergroup.net
TheeDesign Studio
5206 Hollyridge Dr, Raleigh
919-341-8901
www.theedesign.com
finalists
Cuberis
Fragment
Ruby Red Design Studio
Women’s health practitioner
Dr. Elizabeth Motyka
727 Eastowne Dr, Suite 200 A, Chapel Hill
919-401-4515
www.forwomengyn.com
finalists
Melinda Everett, Women’s Health Alliance, Chapel Hill OB/GYN
Pat Chappel, Women’s Health Alliance, Chapel Hill OB/GYN
Vivian Clark, Women’s Health Alliance, Chapel Hill OB/GYN
Yoga studio
Carrboro Yoga Company & Durham Yoga Company
Carr Mill Mall, 200 N Greensboro St, Suite C-1, Carrboro
919-933-2921
carrboroyoga.com
502 Rigsbee Ave, 2nd Floor, Durham
919-502-0108
www.durhamyoga.com
finalists
Bikram Yoga
Blue Lotus
Franklin Street Yoga Center
SYNCStudio
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Wine & Dine
African
Queen of Sheba
Timberlyne Shopping Center, 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill
919-932-4986
www.queenofshebachapelhill.com
finalists
Abyssinia
Ashee Ethiopian Cuisine
The Palace International
Bagel
Bruegger’s Bagels
Various locations
www.brueggers.com
finalists
The Alpine Bagel Company
The Bagel Bar
Monuts
New York Bagel and Deli III
Panera Bread
Barbecue
The Pit
328 W Davie St, Raleigh
919-890-4500
www.thepit-raleigh.com
finalists
Allen & Son
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ
The Pig
The Q Shack
Biscuits
Rise
8200 Renaissance Pkwy, Suite 1003, Durham
919-248-2992
www.risebiscuitsdonuts.com
finalists
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Neal’s Deli
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen
Breakfast
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St, Durham
919-416-3823
www.elmosdiner.com
Carr Mill Mall, 200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro
919-929-2909
www.elmosdinercarrboro.com
finalists
Brigs
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Rick’s Diner & Catering Company
Rise<
Burger in Durham
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish St, Durham
919-680-2333
www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com
Only Burger
3710 Shannon Rd, Suite 118, Durham
919-937-9377
www.onlyburger.com
finalists
Dain’s Place
Five Guys
Burger in Orange/Chatham County
Buns
107 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill
919-240-4746
www.bunsofchapelhill.com
finalists
Acme
Five Guys
Sandwhich
Sutton’s Drug Store
Burger in Wake County
Chuck’s
237 S Wilmington St, Raleigh
919-322-0126
www.ac-restaurants.com/chucks
finalists
Char-Grill
Five Guys
Tribeca Tavern
Burrito
Carrburritos
711 W Rosemary St, Carrboro
919-933-8226
www.carrburritos.com
finalists
Chipotle
Chubby’s Tacos
Cosmic Cantina
The Flying Burrito
Business lunch
Toast
345 W Main St, Durham
919-683-2183
www.toast-fivepoints.com
finalists
18 Seaboard
Capital Club 16
Mez
Cajun
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse
Greenwood Commons, 5410 NC Hwy 55, Suite Y, Durham
919-361-2222
www.papamojosroadhouse.com
finalists
Battistella’s
The Big Easy
Cajun Cafe & Grill
Caribbean or Cuban
Old Havana Sandwich Shop
310 E Main St, Durham
919-667-9525
www.oldhavanaeats.com
finalists
Cuban Revolution
Gregoria’s Kitchen
Havana Grill
Oakwood Cafe
Catering
Durham Catering Company
3710 Shannon Rd, Suite 117, Durham
919-383-3000
www.durhamcatering.com
finalists
Catering Works
Mediterranean Deli
Rocky Top Catering
Chef in Durham County
Matt Kelly, Mateo & Vin Rouge
109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham
919-530-8700
www.mateotapas.com
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham
919-416-0466
www.vinrougerestaurant.com
finalists
Amy Tornquist, Watts Grocery & Sage and Swift
Billy Cotter, Toast
Scott Howell, Nana’s & Nanataco
Shane Ingram, Four Square
Chef in Orange/Chatham County
Andrea Reusing, Lantern
423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-969-8846
www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Aaron Vandemark, Panciuto
Bill Smith, Crook’s Corner
Colin Bedford, Fearrington House Restaurant
Vimala Rajendran, Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Chef in Wake County
Ashley Christensen, AC Restaurants
www.ac-restaurants.com
finalists
Caroline Morrison, The Fiction Kitchen
Jake Wolf, Capital Club 16
Jason Smith, 18 Seaboard & Cantina 18
Scott Crawford, The Umstead
Chinese
Gourmet Kingdom
301 E Main St, Carrboro
919-932-7222
www.thegourmetkingdom.com
finalists
Happy China
Jade Palace
Neo-China
Cupcake
Sugarland
140 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-929-2100
Cameron Village, 2031 Cameron St, Raleigh
919-835-2100
www.sugarlandchapelhill.com
finalists
The Cupcake Bar
The Cupcake Shoppe
DaisyCakes
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Deli
Neal’s Deli
100 E Main St, Carrboro
919-967-2185
www.nealsdeli.com
finalists
Bull Street Gourmet & Market
Mediterranean Deli
Village Deli & Grill
Desserts
Sugarland
140 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-929-2100
Cameron Village, 2031 Cameron St, Raleigh
919-835-2100
www.sugarlandchapelhill.com
finalists
Guglhupf
Hayes Barton Cafe
Southern Season
Food truck
Only Burger
919-937-9377
www.onlyburger.com
finalists
American Meltdown
Chirba Chirba Dumpling
KoKyu BBQ
Pie Pushers
French
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham
919-416-0466
www.vinrougerestaurant.com
finalists
Coquette
Provence
Rue Cler
Fries
Five Guys
Various locations
www.fiveguys.com
finalists
Buns
Chuck’s
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Frozen dessert
Sugarland
140 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-929-2100
Cameron Village, 2031 Cameron St, Raleigh
919-835-2100
www.sugarlandchapelhill.com
finalists
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard
Locopops
The Parlour
German
Guglhupf
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 1, Durham
919-401-2600
finalists
Bavarian Brathaus
Capital Club 16
J. Betski’s
Milltown
Greek
Mediterranean Deli
410 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-967-2666
www.mediterraneandeli.com
finalists
Kipos
Neomonde
Spartacus
Taverna Agora
Grilled cheese
American Meltdown
www.americanmeltdown.org
finalists
Relish
The Federal
Toast
Hot dog
Snoopy’s
Various www.snoopys.com
finalists
Cloos’ Coney Island
Hot Dogs and Brew
Neal’s Deli
The Roast Grill
Indian
Sitar Indian Cuisine
3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham
919-490-1326
www.sitar-indiancuisine.com
finalists
Mantra
Mint
Raaga Chapel Hill
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Innovative menu
Mateo
109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham
919-530-8700
www.mateotapas.com
finalists
Buku
The Fiction Kitchen
Lantern
Irish pub
Tir Na Nog
218 S Blount St, Raleigh
919-833-7795
www.tnnirishpub.com
finalists
Bull McCabes Irish Pub
Hibernian
James Joyce
Italian
411 West
411 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-967-2782
www.411west.com
finalists
Bella Monica
Gravy
Pop’s
Japanese
Mura
4121 Main at North Hills, Suite 110, Raleigh
919-781-7887
www.muranorthhills.com
finalists
Akai Hana
Kanki
Waraji
Yamazushi
Kids’ menu at local restaurant
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St, Durham
919-416-3823
www.elmosdiner.com
Carr Mill Mall, 200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro
919-929-2909
www.elmosdinercarrboro.com
finalists
Carolina Ale House
Tribeca Tavern
Venable Rotisserie Bistro
Late-night munchies
Cosmic Cantina
1920 Perry St, Durham
919-286-1875
128 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-960-3955
finalists
Cook-Out
The Raleigh Times Bar
Time-Out
Local pizza
Lilly’s Pizza
1813 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-833-0226
810 W Peabody St, Durham
919-797-2554
www.lillyspizza.com
finalists
Amante
Mellow Mushroom
Pizzeria Toro
Randy’s Pizza
Mexican/Latin American in Durham County
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum St, Durham
919-956-2750
www.dosperrosrestaurant.com
finalists
Chubby’s Tacos
Mez
Nanataco
Torero’s
Mexican/Latin American in Orange/Chatham County
Fiesta Grill
3307 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill
919-928-9002
www.fiestagrill.us
finalists
Bandido’s
Carrburritos
Margaret’s Cantina
Monterrey
Mexican/Latin American in Wake County
Dos Taquitos
5629 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh
919-787-3373
410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-835-9010
www.dostaquitosnc.com
finalists
Centro
Gonza Tacos y Tequila
Tres Magueyes
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Deli
410 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-967-2666
www.mediterraneandeli.com
finalists
Baba Ghannouj
Neomonde
Sitti
Milkshake
Cook-Out
Various locations
www.cookoutnc.com
finalists
Char-Grill
Chuck’s
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard
New restaurant in Durham County
Mateo
109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham
919-530-8700
www.mateotapas.com
finalists
Monuts
Pizzeria Toro
Rise
New restaurant in Orange/Chatham County
Kipos
431 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-425-0760
www.kiposgreektaverna.com
finalists
Lucha Tigre
Oakleaf
Venable Rotisserie Bistro
New restaurant in Wake County
The Fiction Kitchen
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh
919-831-4177
www.thefictionkitchen.com
finalists
Bida Manda
Bolt Bistro & Bar
Top This!
Outdoor dining in Durham County
Geer Street Garden
644 Foster St, Durham
919-688-2900
finalists
Alivia’s Durham Bistro
Guglhupf
Vin Rouge
Outdoor dining in Orange/Chatham County
Top of the Hill
100 E Franklin St, 3rd Floor, Chapel Hill
919-929-8676
www.thetopofthehill.com
finalists
Acme
Crook’s Corner
Weaver Street Market
Outdoor dining in Wake County
Boylan Bridge Brewpub
201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh
919-803-8927
www.boylanbridge.com
finalists
Humble Pie
Mellow Mushroom
The Raleigh Times Bar
Vivace
Pie
PieBird
618 N Person St, Raleigh
919-508-7612
www.piebirdraleigh.com
Foster’s Market
Scratch
Southern Season
Restaurant with gluten-free options
Sawasdee
3601 Capital Blvd, Raleigh
919-878-0049
6204 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-781-7599
www.sawasdeeraleigh.com
finalists
Bella Monica
The Fiction Kitchen
Sugarland
Ribs
The Pit
328 W Davie St, Raleigh
919-890-4500
www.thepit-raleigh.com
finalists
The Blue Note Grill
Hillsborough BBQ Company
The Q Shack
Romantic restaurant
Lantern
423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-969-8846
www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
411 West
Nana’s
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Vin Rouge
Salad
Saladelia
Various locations
www.saladelia.com
finalists
Lilly’s Pizza
Sweet Tomatoes
Whole Foods Market
Sandwich
Sandwhich
407 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-929-2114
www.sandwhich.biz
finalists
Neal’s Deli
Parker and Otis
Toast
Seafood
Squid’s
1201 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill
919-942-8757
www.squidsrestaurant.com
finalists
42nd St. Oyster Bar
Blu Seafood and Bar
Bonefish Grill
Southern cuisine
Mama Dip’s
408 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill
919-942-5837
www.mamadips.com
finalists
Crook’s Corner
Lucky 32
The Pit
Watts Grocery
Steak
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-781-2444
www.angusbarn.com
finalists
Bin 54
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sullivan’s
Steak & cheese
Anvil’s Cheesesteaks
2893 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh
919-854-0558
www.anvilscheesesteaks.com
finalists
Italian Pizzeria III
Jersey Mike’s
Randy’s Pizza
Subs
Jersey Mike’s
Various locations
www.jerseymikes.com
finalists
Firehouse Subs
Jimmy John’s
Subway
Which Wich
Sunday brunch in Durham County
Watts Grocery
1116 Broad St, Durham
919-416-5040
www.wattsgrocery.com
finalists
Guglhupf
Rue Cler
Vin Rouge
Sunday brunch in Orange/Chatham County
Acme
110 E Main St, Carrboro
919-929-2263
www.acmecarrboro.com
finalists
411 West
Crook’s Corner
Elmo’s Diner
Weathervane at Southern Season
Sunday brunch in Wake County
Brigs
Various locations
www.brigs.com
finalists
Capital Club 16
Coquette
Humble Pie
The Irregardless
Sushi
Tasu/Shiki Sushi
207 NC Hwy 54, Durham
919-484-4108
8919 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh
919-544-8474
2007 Walnut St, Cary
919-896-7289
www.tasunc.com
finalists
Akai Hana
Sono
Sushi Love
Taquería
Chubby’s Tacos
Various locations
www.chubbystacos.com
finalists
Los Comales
Nanataco
Taqueria la Vaquita
Thai
Thai Cafe
2501 University Dr, Durham
919-493-9794
3309 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest
919-453-1679
www.thaicafenc.com
finalists
Sawasdee
Sushi Thai
Thai Palace
Twisted Noodles
Turkish
Talulla’s
456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-933-1177
www.talullas.com
finalists
Bosphorus
Mediterranean Deli
Troy Mezze Lounge
Vegan friendly
The Fiction Kitchen
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh
919-831-4177
www.thefictionkitchen.com
finalists
Sage
The Remedy Diner
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Vegetarian friendly
The Fiction Kitchen
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh
919-831-4177
www.thefictionkitchen.com
finalists
Spotted Dog
The Irregardless
The Remedy Diner
Veggie burger
Buns
107 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill
919-240-4746
www.bunsofchapelhill.com
finalists
Bull City Burger and Brewery
BurgerFi
Chuck’s
Only Burger
Vietnamese
Lime & Basil
200 W Franklin St, Suite 130, Chapel Hill
919-967-5055
www.limeandbasil.com
finalists
Bahn’s Cuisine
Dalat Oriental Restaurant
Pho 9N9
Pho Far East
Wait staff in Durham County
Elmo’s Diner
776 Ninth St, Durham
919-416-3823
www.elmosdiner.com
finalists
Mateo
Nana’s
Watts Grocery
Wait staff in Orange/Chatham County
Lantern
423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-969-8846
www.lanternrestaurant.com
finalists
Acme
Crook’s Corner
Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe
Wait staff in Wake County
Bella Monica
3121 Edwards Mill Rd, Suite 103, Raleigh
919-881-9778
www.bellamonica.com
finalists
Angus Barn
Capital Club 16
The Fiction Kitchen
Wine list
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
919-781-2444
www.angusbarn.com
finalists
Glasshalfull
Mateo
Six Plates
Wings
Ba-Da Wings
302 E Main St, Suite B, Carrboro
919-960-0656
2161 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh
919-832-3902
www.badawings.com
finalists
Buffalo Brothers
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Wild Wing Cafe
Wings Over Chapel Hill
Corrections: In the accompanying photos, pictured is Triangle Krav Maga (not Krav Maga Raleigh).
- House painter: The full company name is Primary Painting of Cary (not just Primary Painting).
- Local fashion designer: A line break was missing between Rocket Betty and Stitch.
- Bike shop: The Bicycle Chain website is www.thebicyclechain.com (not www.bicyclechain.com).
- Hair salon in Wake County: The company name is Blo (not Blow).
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