Eat & Drink

Durham Food Hall, in the Works for Years, Opens During the Pandemic

By Hannah Lee | May 15, 2020

Durham Food Hall has finally opened, more than a year after its initial planned opening and they’re rolling out vendors every couple of weeks

Meals to Make at Home by Local Chefs

By Durham Magazine | May 15, 2020

While we can’t celebrate special occasions at a favorite restaurant right now, we can attempt to emulate beloved dishes by local chefs at home

Our Restaurants, Bars & More – What’s Open and What’s Closed

By Hannah Lee | May 1, 2020

In wake of Gov. Roy Cooper’s order to close all dine-in services, restaurants are pivoting to other dining options to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Eight Local Chefs Share Their Favorite Meals to Make at Home

By Amber Watson | April 14, 2020

Bites of Bull City’s Amber Watson asked a handful of chefs to share beloved meals to make at home, one ingredient they can’t live without and more

Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher

Three Refreshing Spritz Cocktails from the Owners of Kingfisher

By Durham Magazine | April 10, 2020

Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher hosted a special happy hour on Durham Magazine’s Instagram and shared their favorite spritz cocktails

Four Easy Martini Recipes From Corpse Reviver

By Durham Magazine | April 2, 2020

Kristel Poole offers variations on how to make a martini. She is the general manager of Corpse Reviver, the first distillery-owned cocktail bar in the state

An Easy Springtime Cocktail to Whip at Home

By Durham Magazine | March 20, 2020

Durham Distillery owner Lee Katrincic shared a casual cocktail in the 2018 Taste the Magazine, which is perfect for springtime retreats

Sweet Corn Spoon Bread recipe by Tyler Vanderzee

A Tried-and-True Recipe: Sweet Corn Spoonbread

By Hannah Lee | February 19, 2020

NanaSteak’s Tyler Vanderzee shares his sweet corn spoonbread recipe inspired by his roots in Nebraska, the Cornhusker State

New Year’s Eve Party Planning: Advice on Drinks and Entertaining

By Durham Magazine | December 17, 2019

When the clock strikes midnight, and you and your guests raise a glass to welcome the new year, you want that glass to be filled with something a little special, right? We reached out to Bar Virgile’s Daniel Sartain for some advice on the best New Year’s Eve tipples, insight on how he likes to entertain, and the recipe for one of his favorite crowd-pleasing punches.