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