Interview with Michael Maller of Vin Rouge

"To me, good wine lists are full of enticing, delicious, food-friendly, authentic wines at fair and varied prices. I think there needs to be a balance of familiar wines, well-known wines, up and coming wines, obscure wines and some geeky wines too. The layout and organization don’t matter as much to me as long as it makes sense and compliments the type of restaurant or bar. It should be obvious that the restaurant takes great care in its wine program while looking at a wine list - it’s usually a sign that they take great care in other things too."

—"Interview with Michael Maller, Vin Rouge North Carolina" Fine Wine

Durham's Black Twig Cider House owner and Basque enthusiast Mattie Beason recognized by Food & WIne

"The people of Durham are pretty worldly when it comes to most things, especially food and drink. And Basque people love to have a good time. They celebrate every day with food and drink like nowhere else in the world in my opinion. Who doesn't enjoy a celebration? Durham is no different; put wine in a porron, put cider streaming out of a barrel, shuck oysters on the half shell, serve lots of other Basque treats, and just watch the fun happen."

—"Why Txakoli is Taking North Carolina by Storm" Deanna Gonnella, Food & Wine

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.".

Food & Wine Savors Durham's Five Points

"In Durham, NC, the Five Points Intersection is where to go for stellar pizza, boutique wines, a crostini-centric restaurant and more."

— "Durham, North Carolina's Five Points Intersection," Food & Wine