Thursday, January 29, 2015

Durham recognized as one of 7 cities that should be on your 2015 travel list

"Durham is one of the most unique towns, not just in North Carolina but in the South, thanks to incredible food, a relaxed vibe, and cool warehouse buildings (this is an old tobacco city). It’s full of perfect spots to enjoy nature, listen to local bands, and taste finely brewed beer."

— "Why These 7 Cities Should Be On Your 2015 Travel List," Refinery29

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

New York Times Features Triangle Women in Food

"The North Carolina food sisterhood stretches out beyond restaurants, too, into pig farming, flour milling and pickling. Women run the state’s pre-eminent pasture-raised meat and organic produce distribution businesses and preside over its farmers’ markets. They influence food policy and lead the state’s academic food studies. And each fall, the state hosts the nation’s only retreat for women in the meat business."

— "The North Carolina Way," Kim Severson, New York Times

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Curbed Profiles American Tobacco

"In the 20th century, Durham, North Carolina...was once home to the world's largest tobacco company, a conglomerate responsible at the time for producing roughly 90 percent of the nation's cigarettes."

—"Rehabbing an Abandoned, 1M-Square-Foot Tobacco Plant," Curbed

BuzzFeed features Cocoa Cinnamon

BuzzFeed has recognized Cocoa Cinnamon as one of the "24 U.S. Coffee Shops to Visit Before You Die."

Monday, January 12, 2015

Fullsteam Brewery Beer Recognized Among South's Best Winter Beers

"Working Man’s Lunch (Chocolate Ale): An homage to the pairing of RC Cola with a MoonPie, this ale is brewed with Raleigh-made chocolate. Margo Knight Metzger, director of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, likes to float ice cream in it."

—"The South's Best Winter Beers," Hannah Hayes, Southern Living The Daily South

Friday, January 9, 2015

Stadium Journey Recognizes DBAP On top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2014

"The DBAP was built after Camden Yards in Baltimore started the new "classic" ballpark era, and is similar to many MLB parks of this era. The stadium is built in the city, and recent development has created a scenic skyline all around the park."

—"Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2014," Paul Swaney, Stadium Journey

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Top 10 Brunches in Durham

"A mere decade ago, Durham was known as the awkward and potentially dangerous member of the set of cities that makes up North Carolina’s Triangle region. Now however, its downtown has reversed and its restaurant scene keeps racking up accolades from such notable outlets as The New York Times, Gourmet, Southern Living, and Bon Appetit. Use this guide as a starting point in Durham for everyone’s favourite weekend meal: brunch."

"The Top 10 Brunches in Durham, NC: A Foodie's Guide," Lani Seelinger, The Culture Trip

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Durham Art Gallery Owner Profiled by Arts Now

"Artist Bill Koeb likes randomness, the “unintentional and unnecessary in a work.” Elements of his work begin with stories, like the time he saw a hawk fly in front of an 18-wheeler to grab something off the road. “That was the most amazing thing ever,” he says. That random incident inspired him to take photos of the road and produce drawings."

—"An artists' inspiration: Bill Koeb," Alex Thomsen, Arts Now

Nasher Miro Exhibit Included on "Ten Best Exhibitions of 2014"

"The show is any nerdy curator’s wet dream; the paintings are mostly scattered across the country in small museums, so it’s an essential collection of work."

"Ten Best Exhibitions of 2014," Paddy Johnson, ArtFCity