Durham author Mesha Maren’s second novel, “Perpetual West,” takes readers from Appalachia to the southern border.
Sarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards is culture editor of the INDY, covering cultural institutions and the arts in the Triangle. She joined the staff in 2019 and assumed her current role in 2020.
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23 Reasons to Love the Triangle
A big list of reasons why living here this year was great—and why next year could be even greater than the last.
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Vivian Howard’s Prepared Meals Are Coming to a Raleigh Fridge Near You
But the PBS star’s vision for prepared-meals-via-fridges extends beyond the Triangle or North Carolina—or even her brand.
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Night School Bar Gets a Brick-and-Mortar
The Durham bar will also play host to the program’s night classes, reading groups, and seminars for adults.
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Sommelier Paula De Pano’s New Shop, Rocks+Acid, Prioritizes Adventurous Palates and A New Kind of Wine Culture
The wine shop and tasting room is organized by an unpretentious, ethical, and taste-driven approach to wine—and it has the potential to turn North Carolina wine culture on its head.
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North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church Issues Letter of Apology for Pioneers Church In Durham
After months of deliberation, the conference issued a letter apologizing for “action and inaction related to Pioneers Church.”
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In the Triangle’s New Social Districts, You Can Find Hot Toddies, Hot Street Food, and Lots of Hot Takes
But will patrons behave, and will the programs drive foot traffic—and revenue?
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Redstart Foods Is Not Your Average Meal Delivery Service
Forget Blue Apron. Sourced from local, in-season produce, Matt Northrup’s ambitious dishes demonstrate that the trend of prepared meal deliveries may be here to stay.
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New Durham Cocktail Bar The Waiting Room Aims to Be a Pre-Dinner Stopping Point
In a press release, Nick Singh and Buddy Maynard say that they anticipated a need for “a spot to relax while waiting for a table at Durham’s hottest restaurants.”
