In late July, I took Andrea Griffith Cash‘s advice and had myself a staycation. Now, I didn’t follow all of her guidelines (find them on page 54). I sort of did the CliffsNotes version; I only took one day off, and I was working maybe 30% of the time, but, hey, I wasn’t in the […]
September 2018 – The 9th Annual Food & Drink Issue Read More »
In late June, Photographer Beth Mann and I did something together that has never been done before for Durham Magazine: We set out on a trip to write about and photograph someplace other than Durham.That’s right. We drove five-and-a-half hours west to Cashiers, N.C., to see what we could discover in a new part of
August 2018 – Our Arts & Entertainment Issue Read More »
To me, the best part about our local bottle shops is the fact that so many of them are also a bar where you can sample flights and pints before making your selections to take home. Most also have selections of cider, wine, mead, even kombucha, for folks who prefer those beverages. But I am
Beer Me: Belly Up to the Bar at Our Favorite Bottle Shops Read More »
HAPPY HOUR 4pm – Augmentality Labs Try something a little different for date night! You’re sure to have a blast at the downtown virtual reality arcade on North Church Street. Challenge each other in Trickster or look on as your partner plays a single-player game. Book back-to-back sessions for 70 minutes of gaming joy! 6pm
Four Perfect Bull City Dates Read More »
Dr. Bill Ingram has worked in a variety of roles at Durham Tech for more than 30 years, serving as its president for the last 10. He’s called Durham home since 1987 – he and wife, Ann, live in Hunters Wood in south Durham. They have two grown children: Christine Elizabeth lives in Wilmington while pursuing
Our Q&A with the President of Durham Technical Community College Read More »
Hop J.A.M. Pardon the pun, but this IPA is our jam! And apparently, it is for a lot of other folks, too. “This is the first and only IPA we’ve done – we had so many people ask for an IPA – and it’s the No. 1 seller as far as the brewery goes,” says
Jump into March Madness With this Hoppy IPA from Clouds Brewing Read More »
Spicy Sesame Ramen Now that Rose’s transitioned from butcher and bake shop to a restaurant/bakery concept, the ramen that was once reserved only for Wednesdays now takes center stage. The type of ramen changes every couple of days – today, we were treated to a spicy sesame ramen, created with both a zesty puree made
Ramen Takes Center Stage at Revamped Rose’s Noodles Read More »
Chocolate Modica y Churros This style taps directly into the Mexican and Spanish drinking chocolate with a side of churros – “We have three kinds,” owner Leon Grodski de Barrera explains, “the Guadalajara, the Modica and the Granada, and those vary in sweetness and thickness.” The Modica has a medium, velvety thickness to it, though
Sweet Sips at Cocoa Cinnamon Read More »
The Pie Hole – one of the newest additions on Ninth Street occupying a corner space in the bottom floor of the Solis apartment building – hopes to satisfy both sweet and savory cravings for the crust-centered delight year-round. “We offer a variety to suit every palate,” says vice president and owner Surelyne Lee, who
Getting a Piece of the Pie Read More »
“Ashur, it’s easier if you hold the guitar like this. “OK, we’re doing the tune-up song. Sender, your turn. Everyone listen to Sender, see if we can hear it. “Way to adjust, man! Perfect! “Jaden, you remember how to play the one-hand song? Carlos, you remember how to do it? “Yeah, that one! Very close
CBS North Carolina’s Sean Maroney Gives Back to Durham Youth Through Guitar Lessons Read More »
