Eater Visits NC and Enjoys Durham Food

"Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, collectively known as the Research Triangle (so nicknamed for the research universities spread among them), unite as one of the South’s most dynamic food scenes. The fertile land and collegiate temperament yield dedicated small-scale farmers and freethinking chefs. They may bleed together in the mind but each of the three cities has their own distinct character...Durham, once a lethargic tobacco town, now serves as a hotbed for up-and-coming food talents."

—"Destination North Carolina: A Southern Food Road Trip Extravaganza," Bill Addison, Eater

Top 10 Brunches in Durham

"A mere decade ago, Durham was known as the awkward and potentially dangerous member of the set of cities that makes up North Carolina’s Triangle region. Now however, its downtown has reversed and its restaurant scene keeps racking up accolades from such notable outlets as The New York Times, Gourmet, Southern Living, and Bon Appetit. Use this guide as a starting point in Durham for everyone’s favourite weekend meal: brunch."

"The Top 10 Brunches in Durham, NC: A Foodie's Guide," Lani Seelinger, The Culture Trip

Rise recognized among "Best Breakfast Spots in America"

"Before opening Rise, the Durham restaurateur fulfilled one of our personal dreams: he tackled a seven-city, eight-day biscuit-and-donut research tour to sample some of America’s best. Specials change daily, but stick to the menu for your first time and wedge a brined and breaded fried chicken fillet between the biscuit, plus a scoop of spicy pimento cheese and a runny egg."

— "The 21 Best Breakfast Spots in America," Kevin Alexander and Liz Childers, Thrillist