We’re just smitten with TASTE, our annual food guide, which is hot off the presses. We hope you will be, too.
We are honored that The Local Palate magazine featured TASTE 2016 in its April issue! (but going fast!) to our Maple View Farm Family Cookout!
Editorial intern Martha Upton came to Gocciolina for the handmade Italian food and stayed for the cannoli. Tiramisu or chocolate chip pistachio? You shouldn’t have to choose!
For these early spring days when there’s still a little chill in the air, the Thai Peanut Curry at Juju makes for a warm, filling lunch!
Managing editor Amanda MacLaren spent her Saturday morning running errands, inadvertently missing breakfast. Luckily, the downtown Rise location is open till 2pm, easy to stop by for a fried green tomato biscuit and Old Fashioned doughnut!
Art Director Kevin Brown enjoyed a delicious drunken noodle meal at Thai Cafe.
Andrea had a great meeting with Gillian Rose Galdy of Bloomin’ Rose. This Durham native (and Mateo server) does amazing things with local flowers for weddings and events!
Finally, that time of the year when you can eat outside at Dain’s Place.
Jessica got a sneak peek of the forthcoming Happy + Hale coming to Ninth Street, featuring juice cocktails and avocado pudding.
Since Johnson Family Barbecue was fresh out of their banana pudding, Jessica enjoyed this pork barbecue plate instead.
‘Tis the season to think about gifts for grads, moms and dads. Consider the delicious Durham Toffee!
Two local teams in the Sweet 16 calls for a TV-watching treat from The Mad Popper!




