Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Yamazushi featured in Our State

"You'll marvel at such jewels as chestnut rice with Japanese pickles, thinly sliced scallops fried with a crunchy rice cracker coating, or soft shell crab with green tea salt. But you'll get more than a meal."

— "Yamazushi" Debbie Moose, Our State

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Lucky's Deli opening highly anticipated

"If you can wait until next spring, Durham, North Carolina, is going to get a very cool-sounding deli. Well-known local chefs Matt Kelly and Drew Brown will open Lucky’s Deli downtown. Lucky’s will be a delicatessen in a broader sense, taking inspiration from Italian and Jewish deli traditions. Pastrami and matzo-ball soup will be homemade."

—"Jewish Delis Everywhere and All the Weekly Dish" Michael Kaminer, Forward

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Tobacco Road and Aloft recognized as part of Durham's transformation

"Located between the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Aloft Durham Downtown is at the heart of the American Tobacco Historic District, which launched a massive redevelopment and restoration project in 2004 to transform the iconic American Tobacco Company’s campus into a unique, mixed-use development complex with local and national corporations, restaurants and event venues."
 
—"Starwood Hotels’ leading-edge Aloft brand launches in Durham, North Carolina" Staff, Hotel Design

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Durham recognized for its good eats and local style

"The concentration of deliciousness in Durham puts many larger cities to shame. On my first trip to North Carolina, I had a full day to explore Durham and my guide was a former chef — so naturally, we proceeded to dine through the downtown area. I’m still full, but I already know that I’ll be back. If you’re looking for a solid, food-centric weekend getaway, get to Durham."

—"A Day in: Durham, North Carolina" Amber Gibson, Rabbit Hole Magazine

Arrowhead Inn featured as top bed and breakfast at a bargain

"It's only a 15-minute drive to downtown Durham, but the Research Triangle's rustic Arrowhead Inn feels a world away -- with its laid-back garden setting and variety of lodging options. This inn definitely goes the extra mile."

— "10 Inns You Won't Believe Are Under $200" Laura Kinery, Bed and Breakfast

Michael Maller of Vin Rouge and Mateo recognized as Sherry Ambassador

"Upon opening Mateo, his wine list, specifically the Sherry section, caught the attention of Food & Wine magazine and Mateo was recognized as one of the best new places in the US to drink wine in 2012.  Then, in 2013, the extensive Sherry program at Mateo helped encourage Eric Asimov to write an article for The New York Times about the food and wine culture in "The Triangle" of North Carolina."

—"Meet Sherry Week Ambassador Michael Maller"  Staff, Sherry Wines, US

Thursday, October 15, 2015

NBC features The Beautiful Project's #DearBlackGirl camapign

 The Beautiful Project, an organization based in Durham, North Carolina that aims to confront and investigate definitions of beauty. . #DearBlackGirl was created in the spirit of this mission to connect young black girls with black women.

----"Beautiful Project' Launches Letters to A #DearBlackGirl Campaign" Candace King, NBC News

Durham restaurants featured for good eats

"Obviously, it wasn’t easy making a short list of places to eat in Durham, but we narrowed it down to a handful of places that won’t disappoint if you happen to be traveling through. We’ve got your food scene covered from breakfast all the way to an after dinner treat."

---"A Day in Durham: The Nosh Files" Lisa Lakey, Porter Briggs

Monday, October 12, 2015

Counter Culture Coffee featured in The Tennessean

"Guidry developed his reputation for rich, smooth espresso-based and cold-brewed drinks from his food-truck days. His specialties begin with Counter Culture beans (from Durham, N.C.)"

—"Steadfast, Slow Hand make city's coffee scene even richer" Nancy Vienneau, The Tennessean

New Times features Mountain Goats

"The band is now based out of Durham, North Carolina, a place that's shaping up to be the new epicenter of all things cool and country."

—"Mountain Goats Made Lo-Fi Bedroom Tracks Before It Was Cool" Jacob Uitti, New Times

Counter Culture Coffee featured in Eater

"Durham, N.C.-based Counter Culture Coffee is growing again: The indie coffee roaster just announced it's building a brand new roastery and company headquarters. The new facilities will still be located in Durham, but a bigger space means the company will be able to produce more coffee to supply wholesale customers and fuel its online store."

—"North Carolina's Counter Culture Coffee Is Building Bigger, Fancier Headquarters" Whitney Filloon, Eater

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Sylvan Esso featured in Crave

"The Durham, NC duo’s fusion of electro-pop and indie spirit is infectious, with Amelia Meath’s enchanting vocal shapes syllables with concision over a gorgeous tonality. It's been exhilarating to witness their growth and onstage comfort transform over the last few months, and the charisma and confidence evolution between Sasquatch and ACL is starkly clear."

—"Austin City Limits 2015 | The Strokes, Decemberists, Sylvan Esso Bring Strong Finish to Austin City Limits" Johnny Firecloud, Crave

Hospitality Net features the Durham Aloft Hotel

"The energy of our Aloft brand is a great fit for the American Tobacco Historic District in downtown Durham," said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. "We're seeing phenomenal success of the brand in dynamic markets across the globe, and we look forward to bringing its tech-forward mind-set, leading-edge design and buzzing social scene to the exciting city of Durham."

—"Starwood Hotels’ Leading-Edge Aloft Brand Launches in Durham, North Carolina", Hospitality Net