A new year, a new issue:

• Love Through the Stages: An homage to Valentine’s Day, we profile 5 couples at different stages of their romance, from a new couple who make beautiful music together as the band Mandolin Orange to one who looks back on 66 years of marriage.
• “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”: We went straight to the experts, asking restaurant owners, cookbook authors and all-around foodies where and what they like to eat outside of their own kitchens.
  
  
• Our New Hoteliers: The Siena Hotel and The Franklin Hotel recently came under new ownership. We profile the new men in charge, who have more in common than you might guess.
•  Roy Williams’ Hard Work: In an excerpt from his new book, the coach talks about the difficult decision he made to leave Kansas and return to his Carolina roots.  
• Annual Bridal Guide: Our comprehensive guide includes bridal fashion for “everything but the dress,” ways to localize your wedding favors and the latest trends in bridal hair and flowers. Plus, our listing of more than 150 wedding-related businesses.
• The Best Homes Money Can Buy: Local real estate listings on the market for $1.095 million and up.
• Magic Man: Joshua Lozoff’s new show, Parlor Magic, is selling out. Find out why.

  And much more! Drop me a line (andrea@chapelhillmagazine.com), and let me know your favorite story or photo from this issue.