Hiss Golden Messenger on "The Best Southern Albums of 2014"

"Durham, N.C., has always turned out great bands, but we think Hiss Golden Messenger tops the list right now. "

— "The Best Southern Albums of 2014," Bitter Southerner

Duke Cancer Center Artist Featured in Wall Street Journal

"Mr. von Roenn['s] glass projects tower over and droop down skyscrapers. They frame pedestrian bridges to basketball stadiums. A circular glass piece, embedded into the floor of a cancer treatment center in Durham, N.C., was commissioned to “create a soothing element that relieved stress and encouraged reflection,” according to his studio’s website."

—"A New World for Stained Glass," Timothy W. Martin, The Wall Street Journal

Sylvan Esso is one of "10 Breakout artists of 2014"

"On Sylvan Esso's self-titled debut, the duo occasionally flirts with bass drops and low-end rattling, but it keeps most of its compositions sparse, buoyant and airborne; few songs released this year encourage dance-like-no-one's-watching movements quite like the sing-songy single "Coffee.""

—"Public Radio's 10 Breakout Artists Of 2014," Andrea Swensson, NPR Music

David Dye's Top 10 Albums of 2014 Includes Hiss Golden Messenger

"Hiss Golden Messenger's first album for Merge shambled its way into my heart. There is still anguish in MC Taylor's voice on this his fourth album as Hiss Golden Messenger, but there is also light in these songs, even if it may be the artificial light of a Saturday night honky-tonk...The songs combine gospel's swampy guitar with direct writing. A natural beauty."

—"David Dye's Top 10 Albums of 2014," David Dye, NPR

Bon Appetit Chooses Rose's Meat Market and Big Spoon Roasters as best things of 2014

"2014 was a good year for eating and drinking. But this year, it was the simple things that really stood out for me... hot pastrami sandwiches with zippy kimchi slaw at Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop in Durham...Spoon Roasters‘ Almond Brazil Butter with wildflower honey and sea salt."

— "46 Things Andrew Knowlton Liked in 2014 (and 7 He Didn't)," Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appetit

Epicurious Recommends Gifting Durham's Big Spoon Roasters Nut Butters

"For the literal health nuts, new nut butters flavors from Big Spoon Roasters are sure to spice up their breakfast toast, smoothies, and baked goods. Big Spoon makes their nut butters from scratch in North Carolina using tip-top nuts and wildflower honeys. We're especially fond of Chai Spice, Almond Ginger, and Espresso Nut. For the purists, though, their original peanut butter cannot be beat."

"The 2015 Epicurious Edible Gift Guide For Your Food-Loving Friends And Family," Gabriella Vigoreaux, Epicurious

Paste Recognizes Design of Fullsteam Beer Cans

Fullsteam Brewery's El Toro, Fullsteam and Rocket Science beers were featured in a Paste Magazine slideshow of "40 of the Best Beer Can Designs."

Vogue Calls Counter Culture Coffee a "Gobsmacking Gorgeous Gift"

"Looks like a literary classic and goes down just as well."

— "31 Gobsmacking Gorgeous Gifts," Vogue

City Pulse writes guide to Durham

"Today, the downtown is a prime example of revitalization with many of the old tobacco districts becoming mixed-use buildings and entertainment venues.  Since 2008, the city has seen a huge boom in high end, “foodie” type restaurants with award winning chefs owning and operating everything from food trucks to $95 set price tasting meals."

—"City Pulse: The Only Guide To Durham, North Carolina You Need," Tom Bastek, Travel Pulse

Durham Bands are on NPR's "Favorite Songs of 2014"

Durham-based Sylvan Esso, and Hiss Golden Messenger were recognized on NPR Music's "Favorite Songs of 2014." for "Coffee" and  "Saturday's Song" respectively.

Durham recognized on Travel + Leisure's "Best Places to Travel in 2015."

"Southern-inspired tapas at Mateo and locavore dishes like Sunburst trout with butternut squash at months-old Black House at Straw Valley are among the standouts making Durham one of the South’s hottest food destinations."

—"Best Places to Travel in 2015," Melanie Lieberman, Travel + Leisure

Hip Green Scene Profiles Durham

"Imagine the Triangle cities as sisters. In this case, Durham is the laid back one you’d think was just as good looking as her sister Raleigh, but a little more relaxing to be around. Great food trucks, interesting galleries, cute little eateries–Durham has it in spades. It may be a little trickier to navigate, but once you get the lay of the land, you’ll want to stick around for a beer or two and strike up a conversation."

— "Durham," Hip Green Scene

NPR Profiles Women Butchers in Durham

"In a chilly walk-in storage cooler in Durham, Curtis watches as fresh beef is tagged for distribution. Then she reaches down and picks up a thick chunk of dark red meat: "Oh my gosh, have you had this before? It's Osso Buco, or beef shank," she tells me."

—"Female Butchers Are Slicing Through The Meat World's Glass Ceiling," Leoneda Inge, The Salt, National Public Radio

Durham-based Hiss Golden Messenger Writes Third Top Song of 2014

Durham-based Hiss Golden Messenger has been recognized by American Songwriter magazine as having the third best song on "American Songwriter’s Top 50 Songs Of 2014"

West Elm Learns from Durham Store

"In the college town of Durham, N.C., demographic data suggested that West Elm should expect a younger shopper seeking a contemporary look. A few months in, the store wasn’t living up to its potential...Online sales revealed a preference for traditional, not modern, pieces—a reflection of the state’s role as the birthplace of American furniture. The local team revisited the store’s offerings and sales rebounded."

—"At West Elm there's no place like home," Beth Kowitt, Fortune

Charlotte Observer Recommends Museum of Life + Science

"The Museum of Life + Science, in Durham, is a day-long, indoor-outdoor adventure where inquisitive visitors of all ages can expect to do a lot of walking."

—"Explore the world, inside and outside, in Durham," Gary McCullough, Charlotte Observer

Huffington Post Profiles Piedmont

"You could easily drive right past Piedmont restaurant in Durham, N.C., but if you did, you would never experience the gastronomic adventure inside the unassuming building on Foster Street... Piedmont is tucked into the brick shell of a former Nash Motors dealership in a section of Durham that has undergone extraordinary revitalization."

— "Piedmont Brings Inspired Food to Durham," Carolyn Bass, Huffington Post

Scratch Recognized by USA Today on "Delicious Pies Around the South"

"Typical of Scratch's intensive approach is its standout shaker lemon pie. Flaky and double-crusted, the pie features a marmalade-like filling made from whole sliced lemons that have been macerated for days. Seasonal fillings include persimmons and muscadine; popular varieties run the gamut from vanilla sugar (an old-fashioned "pantry pie" with no eggs) to sinful buttermilk sweet potato."

- "Delicious Pies Around the South," Eric Grossman, USA Today

New York Times Covers Kids at Fullsteam Brewery

"Customers at Fullsteam Brewery, a beer hall in Durham, N.C., have complained to managers and bartenders about the abundance of children. To try to address these frustrations, the owner Sean Wilson added a cheeky disclaimer to his website...“We’re trying to help people relax and to explain what this place is,” Mr. Wilson said. He doesn’t think of his establishment as a traditional bar. He calls it a “hall” and a “tavern,” a place for “community and family-friendly celebration.”"

— "Beer for Me, Apple Juice for Her," Jennifer Miller, The New York Times

Durham-based Hiss Golden Messenger Wows Letterman

"I liked everything about this! This is fantastic, right here!"

— David Letterman, after hearing Durham-based Hiss Golden Messenger perform on the Late Show with David Letterman

Bon Appetit Profiles Big Spoon Roasters

"Fifteen years after his [Mark Overbay's] trip to Zimbabwe, I’m spending time with Overbay in his pristine production facility off a less-traveled road in Durham, North Carolina. He’s teaching me how he makes nut butters—before I try it myself at home."

-"How Big Spoon Roasters Makes Some of the Country's Best Nut Butters," Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine

Garden & Gun Honors Fullsteam Brewery With Award

"Fullsteam produces some of the South’s most creative beers, although you might not know that thanks to the brewery’s so-far limited availability.”

"Fifth Annual Made in the South Awards" Garden & Gun Magazine

Durham Bulls Athletic Park Renovation Earns Top Honor

The Durham Bulls Athletic Park has been recognized by Ballpark Digest as having the “Best Ballpark Renovation Over $2 Million” in its 2014 annual awards.

CBS Evening News Considers "Mysterious Images of Hugh Mangum"

The CBS Evening News visited Durham to discover the "Mysterious Images of Hugh Mangum," whose photos are on display at the Museum of Durham History History Hub and the Hugh Mangum Photography Museum in Durham.

National Geographic Profiles Durham BBQ Pitmaster Ed Mitchell

Eater highlighted a preview of a National Geographic miniseries, "EAT: The Story of Food," which will profile Durham barbecue Pitmaster Ed Mitchell,

Durham earns a spot on Trivago's "US Best Value Cities for 2015"

Durham has earned a #13 spot on Trivago's 50 "US Best Value Cities for 2015," which ranks best valued destinations by hotel prices and reputation rankings.

Garden & Gun Profiles Fullsteam Brewery

"Sean Lilly Wilson, the forty-four-year-old founder of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina, can claim an unusual honor. To the best of his knowledge and ours, he is the only brewer who has ever designed a beer specifically for drinking with fried chicken."

—"The Most Southern Beers on Earth," Jed Portman, Garden & Gun

OpenTable's Top Fine Dining Restaurants

OpenTable's highest ranked top fine dining restaurants in the Triangle include Durham's Chamas Churrascaria (#9), and The Black House at Straw Valley (#6).

Grist Profiles Durham's Syngenta

"In Durham, N.C., there’s a biotechnology lab where scientists are figuring out who will win, and who will lose, in this climate change game — in the plant kingdom, that is."

—"Which plants will survive climate change? This greenhouse could have the answers," Liz Core, Grist

Bon Appetit Features Big Spoon Roasters' Almond Butter

Bon Appetit Magazine has featured Big Spoon Roasters' Mission Almond butter in the November, 2014 edition in its Prep School feature, saying, "Big Spoon Roasters Mission Almond Butter has an intense flavor and crunchy-creamy texture. It's subtly sweet and salty, so it works equally well in a sandwich with banana or alt-hummus."

Hotel Chatter Identifies Durham's Upcoming 21C at Major Player

"When it comes to the hotel scene of Durham, North Carolina, we think the forthcoming 21c Museum Hotel in downtown will have the artsy boutique hotel game on lock."

— "21C Museum Hotels Will Shake Up the Durham Hotel Scene Next Year," Hotel Chatter

Chronicle of Higher Education Profiles Durham's Research Parks

Durham's tech, research, and education were the subject of a profile, "Seeking Hip Worker Environs, Universities Remake Research Parks," by Paul Baskin in The Chronicle of Higher Education on October, 21, 2014.

Durham Artisan Featured in Food & Wine

Durham Artisan Mark Overbay of Big Spoon Roasters was featured in the November, 2014 edition of Food & Wine Magazine in a profile on "Thanksgiving from America's Best Artisans.".

Esquire Recognizes Rose's as Best New Retail

"Rose's Meat Market and Sweet Shop in Durham, North Carolina, is a culinary love story for the ages: A brilliant craft butcher, Justin Meddis, and his wife, Katie, a genius pastry chef, open a his-and-hers retail store."

—"The Best New Food in America, 2014," Josh Ozersky, Esquire

Tasting Table Profiles Rose's Meat Market & Sweet Shop

"The interplay between sweet and savory has never seemed more natural..."

"A Sweet and Savory Affair," Justin Bolois, Tasting Table

Al Jazeera Profiles Durham Blues

"John Dee Holeman is blue. His peaked cap, pressed shirt and high water work pants are all shades of indigo, setting off the dark walnut-brown of his skin. The 86-year-old sits attentively in a metal chair on the roof of a barbecue restaurant in downtown Durham, North Carolina."

"Mo' Better Bluesmen," Tom Maxwell, Al Jazeera America

USA Today Profiles Triangle

"An Insider's Guide to Raleigh/Durham," Matthew Shipton, USA Today

Our State Profiles Bull City Ciderworks

"The story of this urban cidery involves two visionary North Carolina companies, Bull City Ciderworks and Perry Lowe Orchards, working together to bring hard cider to the Triangle."

—"Bull City Ciderworks," Kristen Baughman, Our State

BuzzFeed thinks Baguettaboutit is having too much pun

BuzzFeed featured Durham Food Truck Baguettaboutit on #8 in a list of "17 Food Trucks That Are Having Too Much Pun."

BBC Profiles Hugh Mangum Photographs

"African-Americans in Mangum's home state of North Carolina were the target of serious discrimination, as they were in other parts of the South. But the town of Durham, where he was born and raised, had an "unusually prosperous black community" says Stacke, with some African-American entrepreneurs owning thriving businesses there."

—"The photographer who rejected racism in the American south," Rob Brown, BBC World Service

Boston Globe Likes Duke Lemur Center

"Imagine strolling through a pristine forest, leaves gently fluttering in the breeze, birds chirping in the trees, when out of a thicket comes a family of ruffed lemurs, casually strolling across your path on the way to forage for food...Sounds like an exotic rainforest trek in Madagascar, right? Nope, it’s a walk through the internationally-renowned Duke Lemur Center, in Durham, N.C., which has the world’s largest and most diverse collection of lemurs outside Madagascar."

— "Can’t get to Madagascar? You can still see lemurs," Karen Campbell, Boston Globe

Durham recognized among "Cheapest Cities You Will Want to Live In"

Durham was recognized among Kiplinger's "Cheapest Cities You Will Want to Live In" for 2014.

Mateo recognized by Southern Living in "Best 100 Restaurants in the South" for 2014.

Mateo bar de Tapas has been recognized by Southern Living magazine's "Best 100 Restaurants in the South" for 2014.

Bon Appetit Features Loaf Bialys in Top Food Trends of 2014

Loaf's bialys were featured in Bon Appetit Magazine's "Top 25 Trends of 2014" in its September, 2014 edition.

CNET Profiles Durham's Tech Scene

"Adam Klein, chief strategist for American Underground, an incubator that has expanded from 35 startups to 150 in three locations in Durham and Raleigh in four years, rattled off a list of quality-of-life perks that have kept him in the area. "I can live downtown at half the cost. I cut my commute down to five minutes, and I'm still a direct flight to Boston, New York, or San Francisco. It's a progressive community, well educated, with lots of people from other countries," he said, also noting a burgeoning restaurant and craft beer scene. "And the weather doesn't hurt.""

— "Vexed in the city: San Francisco strife spurs tech defectors elsewhere," Ben Fox Rubin and Joan E. Solsman, CNET

Air Canada's enRoute Covers Durham's Food Scene

"“The Triangle was just plopped down in the middle of all this farmland,” says Mike Ellis from behind the bar of Mateo, an airy brick-and-wood tapas joint with a distinctly Southern flavour in downtown Durham, North Carolina."

—"North Carolina Cuisine: Where to eat in the "Research Triangle"", Christopher Korchin, Air Canada enRoute

Rise recognized among "Best Breakfast Spots in America"

"Before opening Rise, the Durham restaurateur fulfilled one of our personal dreams: he tackled a seven-city, eight-day biscuit-and-donut research tour to sample some of America’s best. Specials change daily, but stick to the menu for your first time and wedge a brined and breaded fried chicken fillet between the biscuit, plus a scoop of spicy pimento cheese and a runny egg."

— "The 21 Best Breakfast Spots in America," Kevin Alexander and Liz Childers, Thrillist

Our State Finds Honeysuckle Treat in Durham

Our State Magazine asked, "How Do You Take Your Honeysuckle," recommended the Honeysuckle treat "Sweet Child o' Mine" at Scratch Bakery in Durham.

New Yorker Profiles Bull City Summer

"Working with nine photographers, four writers, and one video artist, the North Carolina writer Sam Stephenson led the documentation, last year, of what turned out to be a championship season for the Durham Bulls, the triple-A baseball team made famous by the movie “Bull Durham.” "

— "Sam Stephenson's Bull City Summer," Jackson Krule, The New Yorker

Garden & Gun readers know Bull City Burger and Only Burger are among the "South's Best Burgers"

Garden & Gun magazine has just released a "Guide to the South's Best Burgers," compiled from its readers' suggestions on Facebook. Bull City Burger & Brewery and Only Burger were included on the list.

New York Times visits Durham's Central Park District

"Over the past months, the loudest bangs have been heard in the Central Park District near the corner of Rigsbee Avenue and West Geer Street. The intersection was first settled by Fullsteam Brewery, whose cavernous tavern lured locals (and lots of food trucks) to this previously neglected part of town. Now there’s live music, top-notch barbecue, fair trade coffee, and even valet parking on a block that five years ago was deserted after dark."

— "A Corner of Durham, N.C., Comes to Life," Ingrid K. Williams, The New York Times

Rose's Meat Market & Sweet Shop Among Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants

Durham's Rose's Meat Market and Sweet Shop has been recognized among Bon Appetit's "50 Nominees for America's Best New Restaurants 2014."

Our State Features 10 Durham-Made Products

Our State Magazine has featured "Ten Durham-Made Products You Shouldn't Miss."

Lawnstarter.com Praises Duke University's Landscaping

"Duke University was a clear winner, above and beyond all the rest.  In addition to a beautiful campus, Duke boasts the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, which dominate college landscapes similar to the way the Blue Devils dominate the basketball courts  Winner of Horticulture Magazine award for Garden Excellence, the Duke gardens are a fantastic place to take in. The ornate landscaping in these gardens make Duke second to none when it comes to college landscapes."

The Top 10 Best Landscaped Colleges – East Coast, Lawnstarter.com

Google Play Profiles Durham's Merge Records

Merge Records was recently the subject of a video profile by Google Play in "Merge Records: 25 Years in 24 Minutes."

Reuniting Farmers and Fermenters at Fullsteam

"Davis brews at Durham, North Carolina’s FullSteam, making beers with local persimmons, yams, burdock and ginger. His best seller? Summer Basil."

—"Reuniting Farmers and Fermenters," William Bostwick, Modern Farmer

Food Writer Nathan Fong Raves About Durham

Food writer Nathan Fong visited Durham and had a glowing review of his time spent at the King's Daughter's Inn, Ed Mitchell's 'Que, the Durham Farmers' Market and the American Tobacco Campus on the Rush on Shaw TV.

Southern Living Named Saltbox Seafood Joint to List of "South's Best Cheap Eats"

The Daily Catch Sandwich at Saltbox Seafood Joint was recognized in a list of Southern Living's "The South's Best Cheap Eats under $10."

Bull City Burger and Brewery is a "Mighty Indie"

"North Carolina’s flourishing Triangle area, composed of Durham, Chapel Hill, and state capital Raleigh, is an up-and-coming hotbed for dining and craft beer, and Bull City Burger and Brewery in Durham stands out as one of the best destinations for both."

"The Mighty Indies," Tamara Omazic, QSR Magazine

Durham's Sylvan Esso is on NPR's Top 25 Albums of 2014 (So Far)

"An unexpected, intoxicating left-field debut, Sylvan Esso captures the sound of two equally unlikely musicians..."

—"NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2014 (So Far)"

Flipkey Names Duke University a Top Campus Worth Traveling For

Flipkey has named Duke University among the "Top Campuses Worth Traveling For."

Durham's Pompieri Pizza Earns Four Star Review

"And what a crust it is. A few words on a tabletop sheet can’t begin to do justice to Pompieri’s thin, heat-blistered crust. At once crisp and satisfyingly chewy, it’s the foundation for a range of toppings from classic margherita to the unctuous extravagance of diced pork belly, cracklings, roasted garlic and a “porky red sauce” enriched with still more pork belly (in pureed form).

Review: Neopolitan-style pizza – with ‘best-in-class’ crust – sets Pompieri apart, Greg Cox, News and Observer

Discover Magazine Encourages Visiting the Duke Lemur Center

"Located on 80 wooded acres just two miles down the road from Duke University, the Duke Lemur Center is home to the largest collection of lemurs outside of Madagascar..."

"Visit North Carolina's Lemur Sanctuary," Allie Wilkinson, Discover Magazine

Durham is one of the 10 Most Exciting Places in NC

"Home to Duke University, Durham has one of the youngest populations on our list, plus a variety of music venues and restaurants per capita."

"These are the 10 Most Exciting Places In North Carolina," Natalie Grigson, Moveto

Our State Features Melina's Pasta and Ponysaurus Brewing

Our State Magazine featured Melina's Fresh Pasta and Ponysaurus Brewing in the July edition of the publication.

ConventionSouth Gives an Insider Guide to Durham

"Durham continues as an entrepreneurial community and has earned accolades as one of the best places to live, work, visit and do business. With its nationally acclaimed resteraunts, shopping, historical sites, and natural abundance, no wonder it is touted as the place "where great things happen!""

"Insider's Guide North Carolina Triangle," Debbie Wood, ConventionSouth, June 2014

NPR Gives Sylvan Esso Fans Free Live Concert Video

"Rising from Durham, N.C., Sylvan Esso has quickly become one of 2014's most captivating bands, boosted in no small part by Meath's captivating performances and the duo's intoxicating mix of dance grooves and heady electronics."

"Live in Concert Sylvan Esso," Robin Hilton, NPR

Brew Dogs Visit Durham and Create Caloric Beer with Fullsteam

Esquire TV's show, Brew Dogs, visited Durham to create a highly caloric beer with Sean Lilly Wilson at Fullsteam Brewery in episode 200. The show featured Rose's Meat Market & Sweet Shop, The Parlour, Scratch and Triangle Brewing Company.

Our State Features Ponysaurus Brewing

"The brewery’s name is a wild portmanteau of “pony” and “dinosaur,” and founder Keil Jansen’s whimsy and inventiveness result in great beer, like Biere de Garde..."

"Photos: North Carolina Brewers Guild," Travis Dove, Our State, July, 2014

My Black Journey Visits Durham

"A stone’s throw from Amtrak’s Durham Station is Parker and Otis, part modern deli, part gift shop. Lots of my favorite Southern food brands were under one roof, like Big Spoon Roasters — their Peanut Cashew Butter made it into my basket. Also, I picked up Farmer’s Daughter brand small-batch fig preserves."

—"Exploring North Carolina’s Triangle Region," Nicole A. Taylor, My Black Journey

Duke's Cutcliffe and Krzyzewski Named Top Coaching Duo

"Mike Krzyzewski has been the coach of the Duke men’s basketball program since 1980. During that time period, the Blue Devils’ football team never won more than eight games. Until last season, that is."

—"The Top 10 College Football-Men’s Basketball Coaching Duos," College Spun

GQ knows Durham is one of the best college towns in America

"Even if you spend every March sticking pins in a Coach K voodoo doll, you'll find at least two compelling reasons to visit Durham in summer. One, you can score a good rate at the Washington Duke Inn, an old-school luxury hotel on the university golf course. Two, you'll feast at every meal..."

—"The Best College Towns in America (When the Students Are Gone)" John Kessler, GQ

Livability Secretly Wants to Live in Durham

"Great Neighboring Towns: When it comes to where you live, good neighbors make a big difference. Raleigh has two neighboring cities, Durham and Chapel Hill, and they are both listed among Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live. In fact, Durham is even ranked among the top five best places to live.

Don’t-Miss Restaurant: Speaking of Durham, it's worth a drive if for nothing else but to visit Piedmont, a restaurant that's cozy and small, but big on recommendations for a true taste of North Carolina flavor. Local farm-grown ingredients are a Piedmont specialty, and its ever-changing seasonal menu means there's always something new and delicious to try."

—"Six Reasons to Move to the Raleigh, N.C. Area," Eric Carter, Livability.com

Washington Post Visits Washington Duke Inn

"'Do you think you’ll need a sportcoat?'...After all, we’re in North Carolina (Durham, to be exact). At a somewhat pricey hotel (and golf resort). Surely it’s the kind of place that might still have a dress code. You know, some rules about appropriate attire in the fancy white-tablecloth restaurant. I, for one, am wearing a nice dress and heels."

—"In Durham, N.C., an inn that’s traditional but casual, too," Zofia Smardz, Washington Post

Downbeat Magazine Enjoys Art of Cool Festival

"The inaugural Art of Cool Music Festival on April 25–26 honored North Carolina’s rich cultural legacy with 40 artists carefully curated by festival founders Al Strong and Cicely Mitchell, and hosted by venues in Durham, N.C."

—"Inaugural Art of Cool Fest Enlivens Durham, N.C., " Shannon Effinger, Downbeat

USA Today Features Durham's PopUp Chorus

"A couple months ago Melvin Pena, a longtime Pop Candy reader in Durham, N.C., joined a community chorus. "We meet at a bar on Monday nights, have a couple of drinks, learn a couple of pop songs and record our efforts to share with everyone," he says."

—"Video: This cool community chorus will make your day," Whitney Matheson, USA Today

ConventionSouth Identifies 12 Cities to Tempt Foodie Groups

"Named 2013's Tastiest Town in the South by Southern living, Durham's foodie scene ranges from fine dining to innovative food trucks to ethnic establishments."

—"12 Cities to Tempt Your Group's Foodies," Marcia Bradford, ConventionSouth Magazine May, 2014

Revive Music Notes Rare Moments at Art of Cool Festival

"On Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th Durham, North Carolina was the central place for all things cool in the world of eclectic soul and future jazz. The next generation of great musicians played with today’s most revered soul artists headlining multiple stages."

—"Rare Moments at a Rare Festival: Welcome to The Art of Cool," Harmonious Assembler, Revive Music

NPR Paying Attention to Durham's Sylvan Esso

"Delicate folk vocals combine with thumping electronics in Sylvan Esso's debut album. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn."

—"The Music Of Oak And Forest Sprite Blend In Sylvan Esso," Scott Simon, NPR

New York Times Listens Up to Sylvan Esso

"Is it the kind of coffee that makes you feel like a crazy person?” asks Amelia Meath, one half of the Durham, N.C.-based electronic duo Sylvan Esso."

—"Listen Up | Sylvan Esso’s Quirky, Caffeinated Synth-Pop," Matt Diehl, New York Times Blog

Carolina Style Features Durham's Vert & Vogue

"Located in Durham’s Brightleaf Square, Vert & Vogue, a boutique carrying exclusively consciously produced lines with a timeless STYLE and edge, has become one of the best things our ever-growing state has to offer. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Ryan and Nadira Hurley, it’s that place you can’t go into without wanting everything on their racks."

—"Vert & Vogue in Durham Takes Spring By the Hand," Cady Childs, Carolina Style

Autostraddle Covers Durham LGBT Scene

"Though I think Durham has a pretty visible LGBT scene, if you’re (a) visiting, (b) new to the area, or (c) a person with a crazy-busy work schedule who never sees the light of day, you may not know about all of the excellent things that Durham has to offer. Especially food-related things."

"Queer Girl City Guide: Durham, North Carolina," Layla, Autostraddle

Men's Health Visits Durham for Epic Bachelor Party

"We spent a morning...at a charming, 100-year-old golf course in Durham called Hillandale... After hitting the links, we strolled downtown to West End Billiards and Bocce...You’ll snag killer seats in prime foul-ball territory—like we did at Durham Bulls Athletic Park."

—"How to Throw a Bachelor Party You'll Never Forget," Andrew Daniels Men's Health

Country Living Comes to Durham

"With easygoing bars, locally made wares, and live music, Durham, North Carolina's DIY District is a must-visit area."

"Explore North Carolina's DIY District," Catherine Strawn, Country Living

Our State Enjoys Durham's Saltbox Seafood Shack

"But it’s not the press or even the word of mouth that keeps people coming back. The draw is simple: It’s the taste and aroma of perfectly cooked, imaginatively seasoned, impeccably fresh fish."

"The Inland Seafood Shack," Jill Warren Lucas, Our State, May, 2014

Durham to be featured in June Convention South Magazine

Durham, as part of the North Carolina Triangle has been voted"Best for Culture," in a Destination Showdown poll by ConventionSouth Magazine, which will be published in the June edition of the magazine.

NPR Gives Durham's Sylvan Esso a First Listen

"The product of an unlikely pairing of musicians, Sylvan Esso works in equally unlikely ways: Singer Amelia Meath first surfaced as a singer in the largely a cappella Vermont folk group Mountain Man, while Nick Sanborn plays bass in the versatile North Carolina psych-rock band Megafaun."

"First Listen: Sylvan Esso, 'Sylvan Esso'," Stephen Thompson, NPR

Hip Green Scene says Durham is laid back and relaxing

"Imagine the Triangle cities as sisters. In this case, Durham is the laid back one you’d think was just as good looking as her sister Raleigh, but a little more relaxing to be around. Great food trucks, interesting galleries, cute little eateries–Durham has it in spades."

"Durham," Hip Green Scene

Foodista calls Mystic Bourbon "darned good stuff"

"I've found something that is so intriguing that I had to say something about it.  Mystic is the name of this product and I have to share this with you...Why am I so enthusiastic about  a liqueur?  Because this one is unlike anything I've ever tasted."

"Bourbon Liqueur? It's darned good stuff." Warren Bobrow, Foodista

Businesses Move to Downtown Durham

"Clearly the big change has been a move from RTP into downtown Durham, which has occurred in the past five years, I would say, especially with American Underground...It's just been a real pleasure to see everything grow... I think it's an environment which is very specific to the area... It's calm. It's gentlemanly. It's unaggressive. People really take care of each other, really try to help each other out."
—Radu Rosu, CEO Eloquentix"

Chapel Hill tech consultant firm expands into New York," Lauren K. Ohnesorge, Triangle Business Journal

Food + Wine Recommends Ed Mitchell's 'Que

"Baseball and barbecue are North Carolina," says legendary pit master Ed Mitchell, who is opening his new barbecue joint next to the Durham Bulls baseball field in time for the season."

"Raleigh-Durham Guide: Amazing Barbecue and Pig's Head Croquettes," Gina Hamadey, Food + Wine

Johnny Jet Visits the Bull City

"I’d been told that Durham is a popular foodie city, and while visiting my son at school here over the past few years, I’ve been pleasantly pleased by the dining options—especially since I’m a vegetarian and much of this region is known for its barbecue offerings. Visiting Durham a few weeks ago, I decided to pay closer attention to the food, attractions and overall vibe of Durham. And I must say, I liked what I saw, what I experienced and, yes, what I ate."

"A guide to keeping satiated in Durham, NC," Juliet Pennington, Johnny Jet

Charlotte Observer gushes about Durham's energy

"When you visit Durham, you’ll note the irrepressible energy and unique vibe that has given the city a reputation for creativity, innovative style, forward thought, diversity, stellar performances, amazing food, thrilling sports and exciting outdoor opportunities."

"Durham," Charlotte Observer, Zenda Douglas

AdWeek Adores Ponysaurus Logo

"Durham, N.C., resident Keil Jansen may have quit his job as a teacher to start a nanobrewery, but judging by its name, Ponysaurus Brewery, his old profession clearly rubbed off on him."

"Brewer Goes for Adorably Terrifying With Half-Pony, Half-Dinosaur Mascot," David Kiefaber, Adweek

Food Republic Recommends Nana's and Watt's Grocery

"Old school meets new world at Nana's in Durham, where diners have been feasting on the kitchen's take on European classics featuring native North Carolina ingredients for over two decades...At Watts Grocery, Amy Tornquist has brought her experience working under the iconic North Carolina chef Bill Neal of Corner Grocery in Chapel Hill back to her hometown of Durham."

"The Research Dinner Triangle: Where To Eat Well In Raleigh, Durham And Chapel Hill," Chris Chamberlain, Food Republic

Afar Magazine Features Fullsteam Brewery

"North Carolina boasts 84 craft breweries. Fullsteam is one of the pioneers, brewing beers with locally farmed ingredients and heirloom grains. Visit the tavern and tap room and sample the hicory-smoked Hogwash porter and the namesake Fullsteam lager."

"North Carolina's New Flavors," Afar Magazine, May 2014

USA Today Admires Organic Transit's Elf

"Riding a bike to work is great exercise, while driving ensures a perspiration-free commute.But what if you want the best of both worlds? With a vehicle called the ELF, you may have that option."

"Ride an ELF bike-car to work and skip the shower," Lori Grisham, USA Today

Esquire Thinks Rose's Meats and Sweets is "Astonishing"

"The high point of my trip to North Carolina last week was Katie Meddis’ astonishing apple tart at Rose’s Meats and Sweets in Durham."

—"Who Needs Fancy Desserts?" Josh Ozersky, Esquire

Durham One of 9 Towns You Shouldn't Forget

"The home to Duke (among other universities) is also home to a killer food and beer scene. There's the seasonal bakery Scratch; Mateo, a Southern-influenced tapas bar (think duck eggs and chorizo succotash) and Geer St Garden, plus the beloved Fullsteam brewery."

— "9 Southern Towns You're Forgetting About but Shouldn't," The Huffington Post

Huffington Post Looks Forward to Art of Cool Jazz Festival

"In late April, its going down. That is, an eclectic mix of Jazz, Neo-Soul, jazzy Hip-Hop and Retro Funk for two days...It's the Art of Cool Music Festival, in Durham, NC, the best-kept-secret, jewel box of a music festival happening this year I think."

"Why the "Art of Cool" Is the Best Festival in 2014 You Might Sleep On, Until Now - Part 1: The Lineup, " Wyatt Closs, The Huffington Post

Brew Travelers 365 Visits Fullsteam Brewery

"Fullsteam’s beers are often nuanced and balanced and for the most part they don’t have in-your-face recipes...They really strive for complexity through simplicity, and Carver Sweet Potato Lager is a good example of that."

- "#68 – Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC," Brew Travelers 365

Dain's Place Recognized Among "31 Best College Bars in the US"

"Dain's offers a low-key atmosphere and a good place to get to know your classmates... the burgers are still out of control...The owner, Dain Phelan, equates the experience of drinking at Dain's to 'going over to a friend’s house and drinking their parents' beer in the basement.'"

- "31 Best College Bars in the US," Melissa Stanger and Melia Robinson, Business Insider.

Deep South Magazine Turns Over a New Leaf in Durham

"The American Tobacco District is an exceptional area to explore and grasp a historic cultural experience, along with a taste for Durham’s finest restaurants."

"Turning Over a New Leaf in Durham," Mary Rebecca Harakas, Deep South Magazine

Duke Chapel and Museum of Life + Science Are Top NC Tourist Destinations of 2013

Durham's Duke University Chapel and The Museum of Life and Sciences were two of North Carolina's top destinations in 2013, drawing 182,215 and 421,095 visitors, respectively.

"North Carolina’s top 30 tourist destinations of 2013," Triangle Business Journal

Huffington Post Enjoys Restful Time in Durham

"No mother daughter trip is complete without a spa day so we had facials, massages and manicures at Bella Trio, a mother/daughter day spa in Durham, NC. Southern hospitality mixed with European treatments...The local food movement is well entrenched here as cheese maker Dave Artigues from goat cheese producing Elodie Farms will tell you...A simple day on the farm but an epic memory."

"The 7 Elements of a Perfect Mother-Daughter Spring Break," Theresa Albert, The Huffington Post

DCVB Leader Named to Triangle Business Journal's Women in Business

Shelly Green, President & CEO of the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau was named a winner of the Triangle Business Journal's 2014 Women in Business awards.

New York Times Explores Indexed Tuition in Durham

"Shannon Lubiano never dreamed she could send her children to the Duke School, an independent elementary school in Durham, N.C...But then a friend told her about the school’s indexed tuition plan — essentially a pay-what-you-can model for a private education — and that made all the difference for her."

"At Private Schools, Another Way to Say ‘Financial Aid,’" Paul Sullivan, New York Times

New York Times Profiles Durham Bulls Photography Exhibit

"Hiroshi Watanabe...had never taken a single sports photo until last year, when he was invited to be among a group of photographers to document the 2013 season of the Durham Bulls, the Tampa Bay Rays’ Triple-A affiliate immortalized in the film “Bull Durham.”

"Homage to a Standout in the Minor Leagues,"Andrew Boryga, New York Times

Biscuits and Such Inspired by Durham

"Thankfully, my friends at the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau were there to help me see my home county through objective eyes. They suggested I stop into Parker and Otis."

"8/100: Durham County Grilled Pimento Cheese," Biscuits and Such

Thrillist Selects Duke/UNC Game at Cameron for Sports Pilgrimages

"Open since 1940, Cameron Indoor Stadium is the crown jewel of classic college basketball arenas. The in-state rivalry between Duke and UNC pits two of the country's best college hoop programs against one another in a heated matchup that usually has ACC/ national title implications.

Must-hit spot before/ after: Fried catfish on the patio at Tobacco Road Sports Café, a pint of Hogwash Hickory Smoked Porter at the Fullsteam Brewery, or a stogie and one of 250 brown boozes at Whiskey -- you've got some solid options in Durham. "

"The 10 Sports Pilgrimages Every Guy Should Make Once in His Life," Thrillist, Martin Desmarais

Durham's Diaper Bank of NC Featured by Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC

Michelle Old, Executive Director of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina in Durham was featured as the foot soldier of the week by Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC.

Southern Living Names Mateo to 100 Best Bars in the South

"You’re Having: The Ferdinand with Maker’s Mark, ginger-apple shrub, and ginger beer over crushed ice"

"100 Best Bars in the South," Stephanie Granada, Southern Living

Serious Eats Favors Fullsteam Brewery's First Frost

"Right now, though, no one is doing plow-to-pint quite like Fullsteam Brewery, based in the old tobacco town of Durham, North Carolina...Wilson and his team are redefining Southern beer, one experiment at a time. Our favorite of the bunch: First Frost, a winter warmer ale that takes its tart flavor from a combination of farmed and foraged North Carolina persimmons."

"50 States, 50 Beers We Love" Serious Eats

Eater Chooses Where to Eat Now in Durham

"Eater returns to...Durham... to focus on...newish restaurants that have opened in the past year and are garnering some serious buzz...Among the picks are two brick-and-mortars from mobile businesses (Cocoa Cinnamon, Monuts Donuts)."

"The Eater Research Triangle Heatmap: Where to Eat Now" Hillary Dixler, Eater.

Virgin Atlantic Swoons for Durham's Adaptive Reuse Buildings

"Exploring the urban South doesn’t usually include stunning examples of Adaptive Reuse Architecture, a practice built on the reuse and repurposing of a building or site while retaining a large portion of the original look and feel, but Durham, North Carolina, stands as an example of how a city can honour its industrial past while retaining the energy and vibrancy of a younger city."

"Durham Tobacco Houses Reimagined," Jason Frye, Virgin Atlantic

CBS Evening News Profiles Durham Man

Durham is a wonderful community with creative people. The CBS Evening News recently profiled Chris Rosati, a Durham resident who was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Rosati fulfilled a dream to steal a Krispy Kreme truck and hand out free doughnuts to make people smile.

Saveur Loves Durham's Saltbox Seafood Joint

"The daily-caught fish bristles with freshness, the preparations reveal chef Ricky Moore's creativity and skill...Moore's tiny but mighty Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham, North Carolina, fulfills our wildest fantasies of what a takeout fish shack can be."

"The Saveur 100, The Saltbox Seafood Joint," Saveur Editors, Saveur

Southern Living's Daily South Says Dashi is a Restaurant to Watch in 2014

"The husband-and-wife teams behind popular Durham establishments Toast and The Cookery are teaming up to open Dashi, a Japanese concept, this summer. The bi-level space will feature a ramen counter on the main floor and a menu of izakaya-style small plates on the second floor. In addition to wine, cocktails and shoyu, the bar will feature a proprietary Japanese-style beer brewed by a local microbrewery."

"Eat Here in 2014: Restaurants to Watch," Kaitlyn Goalen, The Daily South