Paintings, jewelry, photography, wooden sculptures and even humans pretending to be sculptures were in abundance at Durham Arts Council’s 40th annual CenterFest, a two-day street arts and community festival in downtown that featured 140 juried visual artists representing 17 states. This year, more than 70 acts performed on six stages, kids got creative with hands-on activities, and […]
Gocciolina The Plate Pasta dishes are, naturally, a source of pride for this casual Italian restaurant. One that has become popular is the spaghetti carbonara. The dish starts with house-made bacon sautéed in olive oil, and then adds freshly cooked spaghetti followed by a mixture of egg and pecorino cheeses. The most prominent is the
The eight prints in the guest bedroom, wild and bold, tell you she’s still got it. Julie Staelin, who has a degree in architecture from N.C. State, has a legion of satisfied clients, but if you’re looking for a microcosm of her life and her work, these transformed pieces of art will do nicely. A
Add Harvest 18 to the number of local eateries infiltrating the chain-heavy areas of southern Durham. Chef Jason Smith, who also owns 18 Seaboard and Cantina 18 in Raleigh, saw the location as a “neighborhood community by a mall, and we thought there was a pent-up demand for a neighborhood restaurant.” He’s made it a
One of Durham’s go-to spots for music and entertainment is now serving up more than just great bands and delicious drinks. Motorco Music Hall opened its kitchen, Parts & Labor, in its garage bar late last year, and I finally had the chance to sample some of its dishes at an event this past week. From bratwurst and
