NCGLFF recognized as top gay summer event worth traveling to

"The law (HB2) will be on the minds of audiences at the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Aug. 12-20), which takes place at the Carolina Theater of Durham. Joe Student, the theater’s director of live events, said that he anticipated an outpouring of support from filmmakers and the gay community in Durham, a liberal town where Mr. Student said the legislation has little support. “It’s a nonstarter here,” Mr. Student said in an interview."

—"A Guide to Gay Summer Events Worth Traveling To" Erik Piepenburg, New York Times

King's Sandwich Shop recognized for having a special place in Durham's heart

"McDermott has watched four generations of family pose for a photo in front of the King's sign. He's seen an elderly woman run her hand along the old wooden counter top and say, 'I know I was grown up when I could see over this.' "

—"King's Sandwich Shop" JP Trostle, Our State

Alton Brown calls Mateo's Cheerwine Sangria brilliant

"While on tour we ate our weight at an excellent Spanish tapas joint in Durham, N.C. called Mateo. Truly amazing food and we washed it down with a couple of pitchers of Cheerwine Sangria, which is one of those ideas that’s so brilliant that it actually hurts me to not have thought of it."

— "Cheerwine Sangria" Alton Brown, AltonBrown.com

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's Black Twig Cider House owner and Basque enthusiast Mattie Beason recognized by Food & WIne

"The people of Durham are pretty worldly when it comes to most things, especially food and drink. And Basque people love to have a good time. They celebrate every day with food and drink like nowhere else in the world in my opinion. Who doesn't enjoy a celebration? Durham is no different; put wine in a porron, put cider streaming out of a barrel, shuck oysters on the half shell, serve lots of other Basque treats, and just watch the fun happen."

—"Why Txakoli is Taking North Carolina by Storm" Deanna Gonnella, Food & Wine

Counter Culture's Lem Butler explains "Being a Barista Isn’t a Dead-End Job."

"On a Friday morning at the Counter Culture Training HQ in Durham, NC, he stands behind an espresso machine like it’s a pulpit. In his mid-40s but still rocking long, tight dreads, his even-keeled cadence comes off as warm and charismatic, but just a tad distant. Exactly what you’d want in someone serving you coffee."

—"Being a Barista Isn’t a Dead-End Job, According to the US Barista Champion" Dan Gentile, Munchies