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2016-10-31T15:14:00.001-04:00

Durham Distillery recognized for their all- natural ingredient gin and liqueurs

2016-09-14T11:35:00.001-04:00

"Durham Distillery: Super small, started out doing Conniption Gin and it took me months begging and pleading to get them in our local store. They also have liqueurs with all- natural ingredients that are amazing.”

—"A spirit for NC mixology — Jordan Keiper" Kristi Maier, Yes Weekly

Picnic recognized for its whole hog pork

2016-09-14T11:31:00.003-04:00

"Overall, the whole hog pork at Picnic was great."

—"Picnic – Durham, NC" Barbecue Bros

Counter Culture Coffee and training center praised as the best

2016-09-14T11:24:00.000-04:00

"We use Counter Culture Coffee, and that's out of Durham N.C. It's the best coffee company in the world."

—"Black Coffee coming in October" Michael O'Hearn, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Chef Ricky Moore and Saltbox Seafood recognized as fresh local seafood with a gourmet flair

2016-08-31T09:50:00.004-04:00

"In an unassuming seafood joint just off Mangum Street in downtown Durham, chef Ricky Moore serves up fresh local seafood with a gourmet flair. At first glance, you wouldn’t suspect the modest kitchen contained a talented, globally-trained chef. But at first bite, you’d have no doubt someone special was crafting that food."

—"At the Stove with Chef Ricky Moore" Staff, Bit & Grain

Durham recognized as favorite point in the triangle

2016-08-29T10:35:00.000-04:00

"Now that we’ve visited Chapel Hill on our Triangle road trip, the second stop is Durham, NC. Known as the “Bull City,” Durham has a very distinct culture – authentic, down to earth, entrepreneurial – that makes it FULL of one-of-a-kind food, fun and shopping. Truth be told, Durham just might be our favorite point on the Triangle. If you’re making a trip to Durham, this is your guide to Durham, with the best places to eat, stay and play while you’re there"

—"A scoopGirls’ Guide to Durham", Andria Rosell, ScoopCharlotte

Picnic recognized as a top NC barbecue spot

2016-08-26T12:06:00.001-04:00

"the menu at Picnic is more diverse than most barbecue joints. There’s excellent fried chicken dredged in smoked buttermilk, blackened catfish, and a burger topped with pimento cheese. There’s a little something for everyone, and lots of menu items that help offset the cost of those heritage breed hogs. The generously stuffed sandwich is still a good deal at $8.95, which includes a side."

- "The new Carolina Barbecue" Daniel Vaughn, TMBBQ

The Kings Daughters Inn sees results from members only deals

2016-08-18T09:07:00.000-04:00

"The King’s Daughters Inn, a luxury boutique hotel in Durham, North Carolina, recently utilized Members Only Deals to help drive business for the summer, and in one month saw a 40 percent increase in occupancy rate."

—"Expedia Hotel Partners see big gains with members only deals" Hotel Marketing

Durham recognized for rich history

2016-08-17T10:28:00.000-04:00

"Durham is home to Duke University and a major research belt. Outside of college sports games, Durham has a long history with many historical sites nearby. From its rich African-American history to Civil War to tobacco, history runs deep in Durham. After exploring the many museums and art galleries, I would relax at one of the many hotels in Durham, like the Durham Hotel, which has a rooftop terrace and hydro massage shower heads."

—"Hipmunk Hotels: Deep South Hotels in Durham, Palm Beach, Marietta, and More" Katelyn, Hipmunk

Durham craft beers recognized as top triangle picks

2016-08-17T10:05:00.003-04:00

"The Durhamer Ale—made with Durham water from the county’s Lake Michie reservoir, local malt from Durham’s Epiphany Malting, North Carolina-grown hops and ale yeast—is available when brewers decide to make it. The beer’s chestnut brown “Burley” color is a nod to the city’s tobacco history, while its taste recalls Southern biscuits flavored with a hint of the sweet, Southern iced tea."

—"In the Raleigh-Durham Area, a Craft Brewing Explosion" Odile Fredericks, Where Traveler

Fullsteam recognized for its Summer Basil Belgian saison

2016-08-16T15:53:00.002-04:00

"Fullsteam, out of Durham, N.C., uses local basil for this Belgian saison, which is available in cans in Summer and Fall. Fullsteam has a thing for veggies; they also make a popular Sweet Potato Lager."

—"Shrooms, Beets and Carrots: 7 Veggie Beers" Graham Averill, Paste

21c featured in the Toronto Star

2016-08-16T15:50:00.004-04:00

"The modern/seasonal Counting House run by executive chef Josh Munchel serves globally minded regional dishes that celebrate North Carolina’s seafood. Think shrimp and grits, chilled Carolina Gold rice and tobacco tuna that gives a nod to the state’s tobacco past.The bar and lounge will keep you happy with craft cocktails, craft beer and broad bourbon and wine lists.There’s a monthly cocktail series in the Vault downstairs."

—"Where design and historic details meet" Jennifer Bain, Toronto Star

Juju recognized for its locally sourced fusion dishes

2016-08-12T11:11:00.000-04:00

"Juju Durham is perfect for trying multiple fusion dishes ranging from small bites to larger plates."
—5 Restaurants to Check Out in Durham, NC Catelin Brown, Adventuredaze

Bull City Burger & Brewery recognized for good food and green technology

2016-08-12T11:07:00.002-04:00

"If you are looking for a burger joint that participates in the “farm to fork” movement, keeps the environment healthy using recycled materials and incorporates green technology then Bull City is the place for you. You have the option to build your own burger or hot dog, try one of their specials, eat fries three ways and end your meal with the ice cream of the day which is also made in-house. This is every weekenders dream: burgers and brews all made in the same place!"

—5 Restaurants to Check Out in Durham, NC Catelin Brown, Adventurdaze

Durham recognized for its 'wide variety of high quality food'

2016-08-12T11:07:00.001-04:00

"Awarded the title of “America’s Foodiest Small Town” by Bon Appétit Magazine, Durham, North Carolina offers high-quality food across a wide variety of different cuisines."
—"5 Restaurants to Check Out in Durham, NC" Catelin Brown, Adventuredaze

James Huff recipe recognized for unique twists

2016-08-10T11:00:00.001-04:00

"James Huff , the talented chef of the newly opened Motto in Durham, N.C., gave me this recipe, which is made with crabmeat, oysters and oyster liquor, and shrimp. James likes to put his own twist on this traditional dish by roasting or grilling the salsa components; this reduces the water content of the Campechana and concentrates the flavor."

—"Short Order: Shellfish Campechana" John Broening, Denver Post

The Duffer Brothers recall Carolina Theatre memories

2016-08-09T07:52:00.007-04:00

"Growing up in Durham, North Carolina, the Duffer Brothers nourished their future careers on an early diet of all the books, television, and cinema they could get their hands on. They recalled trips to Durham’s Carolina Theatre with their father to watch adult-skewing films like Amelie and Memento and how they quickly realized they were the youngest attendees by far. They also engaged in a primitive (by today’s standards) form of binge watching."

—"Duffer Brothers On Their ‘Stranger Things’" Clarence Moye, Awards TV

Rose's Meats and Sweets recognized for its next level ice cream sandwich

2016-08-02T13:14:00.001-04:00

"In Durham, North Carolina, caramelized miso ice cream is scooped between house-made gingersnap cookies at Rose’s Meat Market & Sweet Shop. The secret? Pastry Chef Katie Meddis makes a thick caramel sauce, then adds miso to the caramel before blending it into an ice-cream base. The thin ginger snap cookies soften slightly when frozen, and the sweet and salty flavor lingers long after your last bite."

—"Sweet Sammich" Amber Gibson, American Way

Durham recognized for creative and crafty downtown preservation

2016-07-28T10:15:00.001-04:00

"Sell historic districts, but sell them well. Don’t try to compete with the suburbs head to head. You can’t. Economically disadvantaged historic areas will need to be creative and crafty. Think a little bit like Durham. Retailers have tremendously complicated needs.The healthiest historic communities are the ones that mix residential with a variety of retail, dry cleaners, hair salons, drug stores as well as chain stores and restaurants."

—"Preservation is a Journey and a Destination" Karen Gardner, The Frederick News Post

Durham recognized as the "cooler cousin"

2016-07-12T12:52:00.000-04:00

"Once Raleigh’s avoidable sidekick, this resurrected railroad town is now Raleigh’s cooler cousin. Herein, every time I pass New York’s Penn Station (Amtrak), I know that another groovy walkable downtown is just a train ride away."

—Durham, NC: Mills as Lofts, Food as Craft, Life as Good Bruce Northam, Johnny Jet

World of Fine Wine awards Vin Rouge top rating

2016-07-11T13:25:00.002-04:00

"Its insightful wine list spans a staggering compilation of leading producers, emerging and established vintages, by-the -glass options, with larger formats including choices from half the bottle and up. This rating is quite an accomplishment, as it illustrates Vin Rouge’s passion and tenacity when it comes to wine’s sprawling and historical culture."

— "2016 World of Fine Wine Winners", World of Fine Wine

Interview with Michael Maller of Vin Rouge

2016-07-11T13:16:00.001-04:00

"To me, good wine lists are full of enticing, delicious, food-friendly, authentic wines at fair and varied prices. I think there needs to be a balance of familiar wines, well-known wines, up and coming wines, obscure wines and some geeky wines too. The layout and organization don’t matter as much to me as long as it makes sense and compliments the type of restaurant or bar. It should be obvious that the restaurant takes great care in its wine program while looking at a wine list - it’s usually a sign that they take great care in other things too."

—"Interview with Michael Maller, Vin Rouge North Carolina" Fine Wine

Time Magazine recognized Picnic as a "Top 8 Best BBQ Spot in the Carolinas"

2016-07-06T10:55:00.001-04:00

"Pitmaster Wyatt Dickson and farmer Ryan Butler have joined forces to return to barbecue’s roots, with heritage-breed pigs raised for the smokehouse. The distance from pasture to Picnic’s pit is only about 12 miles."

—"The 8 Best BBQ Spots in the Carolinas" Rien Fertel, Time Magazine

NCGLFF recognized as top gay summer event worth traveling to

2016-06-27T13:21:00.000-04:00

"The law (HB2) will be on the minds of audiences at the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Aug. 12-20), which takes place at the Carolina Theater of Durham. Joe Student, the theater’s director of live events, said that he anticipated an outpouring of support from filmmakers and the gay community in Durham, a liberal town where Mr. Student said the legislation has little support. “It’s a nonstarter here,” Mr. Student said in an interview."

—"A Guide to Gay Summer Events Worth Traveling To" Erik Piepenburg, New York Times

King's Sandwich Shop recognized for having a special place in Durham's heart

2016-06-23T17:06:00.001-04:00

"McDermott has watched four generations of family pose for a photo in front of the King's sign. He's seen an elderly woman run her hand along the old wooden counter top and say, 'I know I was grown up when I could see over this.' "

—"King's Sandwich Shop" JP Trostle, Our State