“Participating in the system, even if we are insulated from its worst effects, is still turning a blind eye to the bad parts of it.”
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
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Durham’s Inaugural Kaleidoscope Fest Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs
“It’s important that women in business understand how vital their personal support system is to their success, and have the resources available to live an optimal life.”
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Drive Shack, a Golfer’s Boozy Paradise, Opens in Southwest Raleigh Friday
Insert your worst dad joke here.
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The Owner of a Siler City Chicken Shack Says He was Threatened by “White Nationalists.” But Some News Outlets Are Focusing On a Recent Felony Charge.
Owner Andre Chaney speaks favorably about Chatham County police investigation over the racist letter, but he says he has taken issue with some media outlets’ coverage.
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The Haze Craze Gets the Blues in Glass Jug Beer Lab’s New Festival
The Hops & Blues Festival pairs New England IPAs with live blues music this Saturday.
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Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Return of Downtown Raleigh’s Restaurant Week
The eleventh annual week-long affair hosted by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance begins on Monday and aims to make fine dining more accessible at participating locally-owned restaurants.
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The Pets Issue: The 10 Best Local Bars to Get a Drink With Your Best Friend
Here’s a roundup of our favorite dog-friendly places to have a drink with Fido in the Triangle.
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After Months of Hype, Kingfisher, Downtown Durham’s Latest Craft Cocktail Bar, Opens Tonight
Kingfisher, from husband-and-wife team Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker, finally opens July 31.
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A Month After Watts Grocery Went Bankrupt, Amy Tornquist Tries to Turn the Page
“When you own a restaurant, you feel the burden every second of the day.”
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How Triangle Distillers Will Respond to a New Law That Lets Them Sell Mixed Drinks
Building a bar won’t work for everyone.
