Durham recognized as the "cooler cousin"

"Once Raleigh’s avoidable sidekick, this resurrected railroad town is now Raleigh’s cooler cousin. Herein, every time I pass New York’s Penn Station (Amtrak), I know that another groovy walkable downtown is just a train ride away."

—Durham, NC: Mills as Lofts, Food as Craft, Life as Good Bruce Northam, Johnny Jet

Durham recognized as premier Southern travel destination

"Enjoy the Southern hospitality and a high concentration of great food in North Carolina with a visit to Durham. This rapidly growing city seems to be in a perpetual state of construction but now is the time to visit for a taste of small town charm before it gets any bigger."

 

—"5 Under-the-Radar Vacation Alternatives to Tourist Favorites" Amber Gibson, Make It Better

Travel & Leisure features Research Triangle Chef's Tour picks

"The fried eggplant pizza at Toro in Durham is one of my favorites. In the spring, they do one with pea shoots, lemon, and guanciale that’s unreal. They’re always switching up the menu."

— "Chef's Tour: North Carolina's Research Triangle in Five Meals" Brooke Porter Katz, Travel & Leisure

Pizzeria Toro Featured at #8 by Only in North Carolina

"Pizzeria Toro is not your run of the mill pizza joint. They challenge the cheesy norm with unique toppings and combinations. This wood-fired restaurant is a popular haven for college students."

—"These 10 Pizza Joints In North Carolina Will Leave You Craving More," Only in North Carolina

Pizzeria Toro Recognized Among 20 Restaurants in NC that "Make Your Mouth Explode"

"Durham is quickly becoming the south's unique food capital. With that being said, Pizzeria Toro is a slice of heaven that puts all other pizza joints to shame."

—"These 20 Restaurants In North Carolina Will Make Your Mouth Explode," Only in North Carolina

GQ knows Durham is one of the best college towns in America

"Even if you spend every March sticking pins in a Coach K voodoo doll, you'll find at least two compelling reasons to visit Durham in summer. One, you can score a good rate at the Washington Duke Inn, an old-school luxury hotel on the university golf course. Two, you'll feast at every meal..."

—"The Best College Towns in America (When the Students Are Gone)" John Kessler, GQ

Tarheel Eater Visits Pizzeria Toro

"Most of the ingredients on the menu are local and served in season, so the toppings of the pizzas change from time to time....The crust was blackened from the wood flames making the thin dough nice and crunchy on the outside, yet a little soft and chewy on the inside. The peppers were very flavorful and had just a little kick to some of them and the sausage was sweet and a little spicy as well. Yum!"

—"Review- Pizzeria Toro in Durham, NC," Tarheel Eater

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