Do you know about Blo-Out Bella near Southpoint (very close to Ruth’s Chris)? It’s only been open about a month! VP of Content Andrea Griffith Cash can vouch for the service and the results!
PopUp Chorus knocked The Eagles‘ “Take It Easy” and two Springsteen hits out of the park on Friday night. Next up: People’s Choice night on April 1!
Ali Rudel of East Durham Pie Co. was one of few locals to speak at TEDxUNC Saturday. She talked about the importance of supporting local farmers and restaurants, making quality food accessible to all and paying a living wage to food industry workers.
“The Today Show”‘s Savannah Guthrie and Willie Geist rocking Durham Bulls hats = a good way to start the day. It was all part of WRAL being welcomed into the NBC family.
Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren spent a very educational morning with Cocoa Cinnamon co-owner Areli Barrera de Grodski, tasting various coffees from America, Africa and Asia, plus some delectable dark and milk chocolates. If you haven’t stopped in the new store, it’s a must — the friendly staff, including Areli, have created a community haven and are thrilled to share their vision with customers.
Amanda can’t get enough of Gusaca‘s salads — she’s a fan of the chicken and black beans combo, and always adds the guasaca dip on top!
The owners of Dashi, Toast, Ponysaurus, Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas, Pie Pushers and Sympathy for the Deli gathered in the back of Ponysaurus for a photo shoot. Look for the results in Taste, our annual food guide. The 2016 edition will be out in April!
We hit 20,000 Twitter followers last week! Thanks, Durham! We love you, too!
Work comes to a welcome halt when our VP of Publishing Rory Kelly Gillis stops by with her 4-month-old adorable daughter, Rowan.
Have you tried George’s Java, the new coffee shop at the corner of Markham Avenue and Ninth Street? It’s the perfect spot to get some work done, and the staff is always welcoming and willing to help guide you through their menu!
Birthdays in the office call for birthday cupcakes from Mad Hatter’s!
Check out Amanda (far left) speaking to Duke students, part of ArtCon!

