Each week, we share – through pictures – what the folks behind Durham Mag have been doing around town. We’re always out and about, just because we love this place; we hope you’ll comment with what you’ve been doing, too! Mateo Editorial Assistant Ginny Robinson enjoyed a Cheerwine sangria at Mateo on Saturday, as one does on their […]
Each week, we share – through pictures – what the folks behind Durham Mag have been doing around town. We’re always out and about, just because we love this place; we hope you’ll comment with what you’ve been doing, too! Mateo Editorial Assistant Ginny Robinson enjoyed a Cheerwine sangria at Mateo on Saturday, as one does on their
Sponsors, partners and participants mingled at the Taste 2015 launch party at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, which featured light hors d’oeuvres created by the students and beverages from Bacco Selections, Bull City Ciderworks and Fair Game Beverage Co. Sonic Pie Productions put together a three-piece string band for the occasion, and guests had the
Amy Tornquist embodies the past, present and future of Durham’s thriving food scene. She was born at Watts Hospital, grew up in Trinity Park and went to Duke School. (In fact, her family has been in our state for something like 300 years.) After honing her skills under the tutelage of the legendary Bill Smith
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Habitat for Humanity hosted its fifth annual CEO Build in Durham for the first time. About 35 CEOs from around the Triangle gathered to lend a hand with a three-house building project on Angier Avenue. This project is a collaboration among the Habitats of Wake, Durham and Orange counties to tackle one common problem: lack of affordable
The openings of three Asian restaurants – Basan, Dashi and Juju – have provided an auspicious jumpstart to the new year. The eateries showcase how diverse Eastern foodways can be: Basan spotlights sushi and sashimi, often featuring fish from Carolina waters. Dashi specializes in springy ramen noodles in umami-rich broth, as well as Japanese pub
What red-blooded American doesn’t enjoy a delicious burger? Al’s Burger Shack – This great little joint on Chapel Hill’s West Franklin Street serves burgers from Carolina pasture-raised beef, as well as hot dogs and breakfast sandwiches. As toppings go, do not miss the savory and sweet house-made bacon-onion jam. Al’s also offers a daily special sandwich and cleverly named
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Downtown played host to the 18th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival last week, culminating in a Sunday afternoon Awards Barbecue where competing documentary filmmakers from around the world gathered at the Durham Armory for honors and recognition. The Reva and David Logan Grand Jury Award honored two films this year – it’s a rare
Jeremy Hawkins – Thursday, 7pm – The author’s debut novel, The Last Days of Video, is a humorous tale of three misfits and their attempt to save the local video store from corporate invaders. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.; Free; 919-286-2700 Duke Wind Symphony: Movie Night – Thursday, 8pm – Enjoy favorite movie soundtracks
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Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School students gathered at Duke Corporate Education’s offices in the Lucky Strike Building at American Tobacco Campus on March 20 to hold the second annual video conference with eight students and teachers from Red Bricks School in Ahmedabad, India, where Duke CE has offices. Both sets of students swapped recipes and talked about pets,
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