Read our September 2016 issue in full. To get you started, here is a quick recap of what it holds: FEATURES 30 Go WestPlan your trip to the mountains with our list of fun-filled events 36 Puppy Dog TalesThree heartwarming stories from local pet rescues and organizations 40 How They LiveIgnoring traditional conventions, the Strangs built their Duke […]
September 2016 – The Foodie Issue Read More »
We were thrilled to be at Newsies’ opening night to witness DPAC welcome its 3 millionth guest, Erin Andrews! At dinner at Tandoor, Chapel Hill’s Executive Editor Jessica Stringer and friends ordered sag paneer, chicken tikka masala and plenty of garlic naan. We sought out the Mama’s Hot Chicken food truck and found it parked outside
Our Latest Obsessions: Beer, Burgers and Bulls Read More »
When a mechanical failure let a fire get out of control in his restaurant this past April, there may have been some resulting drama, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to Tommy Bullock. The son of the couple who started Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue 64 years ago, he grew up working the counter after school and has
64 Years of Southern Staples at Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue Read More »
Colleen and Andrea preview this year’s festival – happening Sept. 28-Oct. 1 and featuring a book release party in Vivian Howard’s honor, an East Meets West dinner and the annual Grand Tasting at Southern Village. Plus, find out how Bee Downtown is helping to rebuild local honey bee populations.
Episode 32 – TerraVita’s Colleen Minton Read More »
Somewhat quietly, Mattie Beason has established himself as the foremost cider expert in our area. His love for hard cider led him, along with his business partner John Eisensmith, to transform their Six Plates Wine Bar on Erwin Road into Black Twig Cider House earlier this year. It’s the only cider restaurant of its kind in
Southeast’s First Cider Festival Coming to Durham Sept. 10 Read More »
← Acrobat Silk Blouse, $230. Magpie Boutique ← Beer Mustard, $8. Rose’s Meat Market & Sweet Shop Glass on Teak Décor, $99–$215. → Kamiya Furniture Gallery ← Surya Faux Fur Throw, $39. Sew Fine II
5 Local Buys for Early Fall Read More »
Bee Downtown got its start at the American Tobacco Campus when founder and fourth-generation beekeeper Leigh-Kathryn Bonner asked Michael Goodmon – vice president of real estate at Capitol Broadcasting, which revitalized the campus – if she could place a hive on ATC’s rooftop while she was serving as an intern there. Michael loved the idea, introduced her to the folks at ATC-headquartered Burt’s
Bee Downtown Takes Flight Read More »
Mattie Beason has a sommelier background, but when he found himself in the Basque country of Spain 10 years ago, it wasn’t wine that intrigued him. Mattie fell in love with cider, and in the years since he discovered his affinity for the drink, it has become increasingly popular in the U.S.: Five years ago
Become a Cider Expert – Take a Class with Mattie Beason at Black Twig Read More »
North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival – Through Aug. 20 – Offering a worldwide glimpse into the lives of people in today’s LGBTQ community, this film festival held at The Carolina Theatre attracts thousands of patrons yearly. Newsies – Thursday, 7:30pm, Friday, 8pm, Saturday, 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, 1pm and 6:30pm –Based on
Weekend at a Glance: Musical, Museums and Movies Read More »
Even in the scorching August heat, the Durham Farmers’ Market is always the best way to start a Saturday! On last week’s visit, we picked up a bouquet of local flowers, some Honeygirl Mead and Pie Pushers’ biscuits and gravy! Folks, you’ve got to try these new tonics from Ninth Street Bakery. Made with ginger and
Our Latest Obsessions: Tacos, Tonics & Tzatziki Read More »
