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