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

Juju recognized for its locally sourced fusion dishes

"Juju Durham is perfect for trying multiple fusion dishes ranging from small bites to larger plates."
—5 Restaurants to Check Out in Durham, NC Catelin Brown, Adventuredaze 

James Huff recipe recognized for unique twists

"James Huff , the talented chef of the newly opened Motto in Durham, N.C., gave me this recipe, which is made with crabmeat, oysters and oyster liquor, and shrimp. James likes to put his own twist on this traditional dish by roasting or grilling the salsa components; this reduces the water content of the Campechana and concentrates the flavor."

—"Short Order: Shellfish Campechana" John Broening, Denver Post

The Duffer Brothers recall Carolina Theatre memories

"Growing up in Durham, North Carolina, the Duffer Brothers nourished their future careers on an early diet of all the books, television, and cinema they could get their hands on. They recalled trips to Durham’s Carolina Theatre with their father to watch adult-skewing films like Amelie and Memento and how they quickly realized they were the youngest attendees by far. They also engaged in a primitive (by today’s standards) form of binge watching."

—"Duffer Brothers On Their ‘Stranger Things’" Clarence Moye, Awards TV

Durham recognized for creative and crafty downtown preservation

"Sell historic districts, but sell them well. Don’t try to compete with the suburbs head to head. You can’t. Economically disadvantaged historic areas will need to be creative and crafty. Think a little bit like Durham. Retailers have tremendously complicated needs.The healthiest historic communities are the ones that mix residential with a variety of retail, dry cleaners, hair salons, drug stores as well as chain stores and restaurants."

—"Preservation is a Journey and a Destination" Karen Gardner, The Frederick News Post

Durham recognized as "The Foodie Capitol of the South"

"Durham, North Carolina, has one of the most exciting and varied dining scenes of any Southern town, with everything from regional favorites like biscuits and barbecue to taste bud challengers such as beef tendon crackers and black garlic ice cream."

-"Go to Durham — the foodie capital of the South" Jennifer Ceaser, New York Post

Durham recognized as a thriving destination

"In just a few years, the Bull City has morphed from a college town into a full-fledged destination in its own right."

-"Durham, North Carolina travel guide: What to see and do" Jennifer Cunningham, AM New York

Durham venues recognized as welcoming terrain for Moogfest

"Moogfest drew over 7,000 ticketed attendees to its first year in Durham, selling out the highest priced VIP categories, with some 40,000 enjoying the free programming and concerts. Festival organizers have already announced its dates for next year: May 18-21, 2017, once again in the welcoming tech-terrain of Durham, NC."

—"Moogfest comes to Durham NC" Renee Wright, Examiner

Durham recognized as a city that supports atypical entrepenuers

"After considering five locations including Atlanta and Washington, D.C., his team chose Durham for what he calls a combination of dense minority population and a high regard for entrepreneurship."

-"Inside A Growing Movement Of Coworking Spaces For Atypical Entrepreneurs" Sean Captain, Fast Company

Durham recognized as America's latest and greatest craft beer destination

"Just as Bull Durham reflects its niche habitat, Durham's breweries reflect the city's growing landscape. In the case of Durty Bull, literally: The bar is made of reclaimed wood from demolished houses down the road, as Durham clears the way for more housing developments. The state is a hotbed of recent political spotlight, and more than 30 breweries banded together to create a "Golden Rule Saison" as a response to the controversy."

—"We're Here, We're Beer, Get Used To It" Abby Reisner, Tasting Table

Rolling Stone recognized the circuitry felt in Durham during Moog

"Durham's hotels, theaters, pubs, open-air spaces and YMCA cages were crackling with circuitry."

—"Moogfest 2016: Was It Actually the Future of Music?" Christopher R. Weingarten, Rolling Stone

Moog is a good fit for Durham

"It was also the first time Moogfest has been located in Durham, after previous stints in New York City and then in Asheville, North Carolina, the hometown of the Moog company but a more remote location. That fits nicely with Durham, which is positioning itself as an East Coast alternative to Silicon Valley and Austin, and there were faint echoes of South by Southwest."

— "Moogfest 2016: A Futurism Weighted With History and Trepidation"David Graham, The Atlantic

Durham recognized as a highlight of the USA

"From the sprawling mountains of Asheville to the Coastal port of Wilmington, the Carolinas are abundant with sights and experiences. Meander Durham's Duke University gardens, unwind in the Outer Banks and indulge on the Barbecue Trail."

—"Land of Many Wonders, Highlights of the USA" Veda Gilbert, Horizons

Durham recognized as a hip and energetic destination

"Durham is a hip, energetic destination—whether or not you cheer for the Duke Blue Devils. Re purposed commercial buildings and factories like the Golden Belt, a former textile mill that now houses artist studios and galleries, make the city feel like a mini Brooklyn.

—"Destination: Durham, North Carolina" Caroline C. Kilgore, Atlantic

Durham recognized as one of the state's most attractive urban landscapes

"Durham is adapting to popular culture by welcoming funky hotels, hip lounges serving craft cocktails, and small boutiques that are quickly filling up the once-abandoned streets."

-"7 Reasons to Visit Durham, North Carolina" David Duran, Fodor's

Durham recognized for its annual events and festivals

"Durham has several events and festivals each year, which will keep you entertained during your stay in the city. Apart from cultural expos, art exhibitions, and jazz festivals, Durham is home to the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival. This two-day festival in September celebrates blues music with a line-up of international and national artists."

—"Hipmunk Hotels: Unique Events and Festivals inthe Deep South from Durham to Chattanooga"Joey Thompson, Hipmunk

Durham recognized for addressing diversity problems in the start-up sector

"Of the companies to come out of American Underground in 2015, for instance, about 30 percent are led by women and 22 percent are led by minorities. That’s significantly higher than most (admittedly fuzzy and tech-focused) estimates elsewhere for either group, which put the share of female-led ventures below 20 percent and the share of minority led-ventures below 10 percent." 

— "Is a Different Kind of Silicon Valley Possible?" Gillian B. White, The Atlantic

Silicon Valley tech workers relocate to Durham for lifestyle benefits

“When it’s time to raise a family, Durham, North Carolina, and Huntsville, Alabama are among the top cities for technology jobs and both have significantly lower costs of living than Silicon Valley.”

—"3 Reasons Tech Workers Are Fleeing Silicon Valley" John Boutnott, Entrepreneur

The Economist recognizes Durham's success as a city

"Nuvotronics is part of a cluster of high-tech firms that has increased Durham’s GDP per-person by 28% since 2001. By the same measure, North Carolina as a whole grew by just 3% over the same period. Durham’s success reflects an emerging trend: high-flying cities, and the successful firms they contain, are detaching from the rest of the economy."

—"America’s most successful cities, states and firms are leaving the rest behind" Economist

Durham recognized as perfect balance between a small-town feel with big-city conveniences

"Thanks to its proud and diverse residents and their tendency for tapping into North Carolina’s heritage to inspire the Durham of today, the city has become a progressive hub for new and exciting traditions in food, art, and entertainment, all with the past in mind."

—"DURHAM, NC CITY GUIDE" Sabrina Smelko, Design Sponge