Stuff We Like: Cocktail, Coffee & Cakes

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Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 5.07.58 PMBrunch – a crab cake topped with a fried egg and asparagus –  from Foster’s Market is the best way to start the weekend.

20160419_135912_resizedManaging Editor Amanda MacLaren frequently works from Cocoa Cinnamon‘s new location on Hillsborough Road — she ordered her iced coffee to-go on this day, but couldn’t resist lounging in the shade for a bit!

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 4.41.02 PMSpringtime means fresh ingredients and happy palates at NanaTaco.

20160420_194635_resizedSometimes you just need grilled cheese and a beer. In those moments, one must turn to Dain’s Place.

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 4.42.10 PMAh, the joys of strawberry season. Don’t miss the strawberry shortcake at Picnic.

Alley Twenty SixTequila lovers, get over to Alley Twenty Six stat and order the Cross Pollination: an intriguing blend of Reposado tequila, housemade perilla syrup, lemon, Yellow Chartreuse and a pinch of salt.

20160419_125413_resizedWe know everyone’s worried about getting in shape for bathing suit season – luckily, many Durham restaurants offer killer salads, like Local 22‘s grains and greens: red quinoa, barley, baby greens, avocado, sesame seeds and tahini lemon dressing.

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 4.42.46 PMSenior VP of Content Andrea Griffith Cash headed to Mercury Studio‘s Listening Room to hear Kamara Thomas. Read about the singer/songwriter in our Women’s Issue, on stands now!

20160428_102755_resizedKim Lan Grout is also featured in the Women’s Issue, and graces our cover! So of course, we had to get her to sign a copy when she stopped by our offices last week. Learn more about her experience and advocacy for the disabled through her Redefining Disabled Project by picking up an issue, and look for her as a guest on our podcast in the coming weeks!

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 4.59.09 PMPan con tomate, Moorish almonds and chorizo from Mateo. Could life be any better?

20160428_101013_resizedThe Saltbox Seafood van is always a welcome sight in your office parking lot!

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