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 […]
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← 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Museum of Life and Science celebrated its 70th birthday this August with an after-hours Science at Sunset event complete with food trucks like Baguettaboutit, Pie Pushers and Mac-Ur-Roni, music by Bulltown Strutters and outdoor activities at the Magic Wings Butterfly House, Dinosaur Trail, fossil dig and more.
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Co-owner Diane Groff and resident dogs Makana – also known as Mak – and Foster gave a warm welcome as Winston and I made our way inside Other End of the Leash’s downtown shop. “We love it when dogs and cats come into the store,” Diane says with a fresh-made treat in hand for Winnie. She provided guidance and advice as we browsed
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Julie Fowlis, Music of the Scottish Isles Come see the award-winning Gaelic singer, who you might recognize as the voice behind Disney’s “Brave” theme song, as she performs at The Carolina Theatre. Oct. 6 “Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art” Exploring the complex and contested space of the American South, this exhibition
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Roberto Copa Matos and Elizabeth Turnbull never take for granted the success of their Old Havana restaurant. Whether it’s choosing local heritage pork to make dishes that reflect Havana’s heyday as a bustling 19th-century port city or creating modern meals that reflect the diversity of the Latin experience in America, they ground every decision in a guiding principle of authenticity.
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