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Durham Distillery recognized for their all- natural ingredient gin and liqueurs

"Durham Distillery: Super small, started out doing Conniption Gin and it took me months begging and pleading to get them in our local store. They also have liqueurs with all- natural ingredients that are amazing.”

—"A spirit for NC mixology — Jordan Keiper" Kristi Maier, Yes Weekly

Picnic recognized for its whole hog pork

"Overall, the whole hog pork at Picnic was great."

—"Picnic – Durham, NC" Barbecue Bros

Counter Culture Coffee and training center praised as the best

"We use Counter Culture Coffee, and that's out of Durham N.C. It's the best coffee company in the world."

—"Black Coffee coming in October" Michael O'Hearn, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Chef Ricky Moore and Saltbox Seafood recognized as fresh local seafood with a gourmet flair

"In an unassuming seafood joint just off Mangum Street in downtown Durham, chef Ricky Moore serves up fresh local seafood with a gourmet flair. At first glance, you wouldn’t suspect the modest kitchen contained a talented, globally-trained chef. But at first bite, you’d have no doubt someone special was crafting that food."

—"At the Stove with Chef Ricky Moore" Staff, Bit & Grain

Durham recognized as favorite point in the triangle

"Now that we’ve visited Chapel Hill on our Triangle road trip, the second stop is Durham, NC. Known as the “Bull City,” Durham has a very distinct culture – authentic, down to earth, entrepreneurial – that makes it FULL of one-of-a-kind food, fun and shopping. Truth be told, Durham just might be our favorite point on the Triangle. If you’re making a trip to Durham, this is your guide to Durham, with the best places to eat, stay and play while you’re there"

—"A scoopGirls’ Guide to Durham", Andria Rosell, ScoopCharlotte

Picnic recognized as a top NC barbecue spot

"the menu at Picnic is more diverse than most barbecue joints. There’s excellent fried chicken dredged in smoked buttermilk, blackened catfish, and a burger topped with pimento cheese. There’s a little something for everyone, and lots of menu items that help offset the cost of those heritage breed hogs. The generously stuffed sandwich is still a good deal at $8.95, which includes a side."

- "The new Carolina Barbecue" Daniel Vaughn, TMBBQ