Stuff We Like: ATC Chess Games, Rooftop Bar and Alley Twenty Six

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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!


The Durham Hotel

The Durham RooftopOn a hot afternoon, catch a cool breeze (and eventually some cool drinks!) on top of the new The Durham Hotel, and take in the view of downtown.

The Durham Hotel

The Durham lobbyAssistant Editor Jessica Stringer popped inside the newly opened The Durham Hotel to take in its mid-century modern lobby!

American Tobacco Campus

ATC Chess GameArt Director Sally Scruggs‘ husband, Matt, and an out-of-town friend spent Friday evening locked in a life-size chess battle at American Tobacco Campus.

Tomato Season at Scratch

ScratchTomato season means tomato sandwiches, tomato pie and this brûléed tomato salad at Scratch.

Birthday Tacos at Gonza

Gonza TacosIf you celebrate your birthday at Gonza Tacos y Tequila, be prepared to get a birthday hat (and maybe a blue shot of tequila). Assistant Editor Jessica Stringer complemented her tequila with chicken tacos.

Alley Twenty Six

Alley Twenty SixSales Assistant Caroline Kornegay enjoyed the yucca chips and a “Players at 3rd” cocktail with friends at Alley Twenty Six.

Alley Twenty Six Tonic

Alley Twenty Six TonicSummer calls for a gin and tonic. Now you can make yours at home with Alley Twenty Six‘s tonic syrup.

West 94th St. Pub Cook-Off

West 94 St. Cook OffVP of Content Andrea Griffith Cash judged a Grill Master Cook-Off at West 94th St. Pub in Woodcroft on Saturday. The contestants had to cook chicken using a secret ingredient, TOPO‘s India Pale Lager. Here is the winner, Steve Christie!

West 94th St. Pub Cook-Off

West 94 St. Food BankThe Grill Master Cook-Off at West 94th St. Pub doubled as a food drive for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern N.C.

West 94th St. Pub Cook-Off

West 94 St. SmallcakesAnd after the grilled goodies, Smallcakes provided a sweet ending!

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