After 23 years, Spartacus closes its doors June 26. To commemorate one of Durham’s longest established restaurants, we reflect on a Thanksgiving story we wrote four years ago that demonstrates how the restaurant was a hub for family, tradition and healthy portions. The owners’ love for authentic flavor – and their families – is evident […]
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Managing Editor Amanda Maclaren celebrated her birthday on Sunday with a gigantic plate of Nachos Gabachos from Gonza Tacos y Tequila! Chapel Hill Magazine‘s Managing Editor Jessica Stringer loved her first class at Ride Cycle Studio. (They’ve got a great deal for beginners – $18 for three classes!) Last week, Pilobolus kicked off the 2016
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Love on baby chicks, ducklings, bunnies, pigs and more at Blue Whistler Farm’s biweekly Open Farm + Market events. The Bahama-based farm is just a 20-minute drive from Durham. After your tour, pick up pasture-raised proteins from a wide selection, including eggs, turkey, rabbit, lamb, pork and soon duck. Fully stocked with organic delicacies year-round,
Stop at a Farm Stand this Summer for Fresh Fruit, Frozen Pops & Fondue Parties Read More »
Clean Your Block Party – Thursday, noon-6pm, and Saturday – Start your Saturday the right way with Keep Durham Beautiful. The Clean Your Block Party is an opportunity for neighbors, friends and family to band together to create positive, lasting change throughout Durham. Registered “Clean Your Block Party” communities will be able to pick up available cleanup
Weekend at a Glance: Festivals, Films and Father’s Day Read More »
Yvette West talks about Bulldega, her new bodega and market, which features a living herb wall and a wine section and is a true family affair. As someone who lives above the store – literally – Yvette explains why the time was right for Durham’s downtown residents to be able to walk somewhere for spaghetti
Episode 23: Yvette West of Bulldega in Downtown Durham Read More »
Whether you’re looking to find a pup to adopt or just want to spend a good time out with your own dog, Jason Parker has curated the perfect pooch-happy experience for you. His Dog Friendly Durham tours are ultimately designed to unite rescue dogs with families, and typically involve meeting at Durham Central Park, pairing
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Mount Moriah‘s “How to Dance” on vinyl, $18.98 Chaz’s Bull City Records, 2600 Hillsborough Rd. Sidekick portable cooler, $49.99 Morgan Imports, 113 S. Gregson St. North Carolina-made Clyde Oak Beard Oil, $15 Pedro Williams, 624 Ninth St. Water Tower Pocket Tee, $26 Runaway, 212 W. Main St. Kick of the Bull Spicy Beer Mustard, $5.99
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Administrative and Operations Assistant Caroline Kornegay celebrated Triangle Restaurant Week with lunch at Basan. Check out their appetizing Niku Soba entree! Assistant Editor Laura Kirk and friends packed a picnic for Leyla McCalla’s Music in the Gardens performance at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. The sunny yet cool evening made for perfect concert weather. Be sure to check
Our Latest Obsessions: Pizza, Picnics and Pine State Flowers Read More »
Summer is here, and that means so many great vegetables are at the farmers’ market; if you have your own garden, you might start to see blooms transitioning into various fruits and vegetables. If you do have your own garden, you’ll soon wonder what to do with all that zucchini – once it starts producing,
Think Fritter: A New Way to Eat Your Veggies Read More »
In celebration of their 29th anniversary, the Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) – a nonprofit organization focused on providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people in Durham – held a reception featuring wine and hors d’oeuvres before Leyla McCalla Trio’s Music in the Gardens performance at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Music at the reception was
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