In April, Parker and a crew of volunteers cooked 1,000 meals, delivering them to places like the Durham Rescue Mission and Food Not Bombs.
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.
Brewery Bhavana, Bida Manda Founder Van Nolintha to Step Down Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
The restaurateur stepped down after a weekend of social media posts while the restaurants conduct a third-party investigation.
North Carolina Bars Sue Governor Cooper to Be Allowed to Reopen
“The governor’s office has offered no science or data showing that having a drink in a private bar is more dangerous than having a drink in a brewery bar, distillery bar, or even a restaurant bar.”
A Year after Opening, Downtown Hillsborough Seafood Joint James Pharmacy Will Close Permanently
“Restaurants are about communities and people. It’s not just about food and drinks. It never was.”
With a Minimal Police Presence, Durham Saw Peaceful Protests on Monday
The narrative has been that police do crowds a favor when they cooperate. But police are civil servants: In Durham, the story seemed to be that because the police kept to the back, the crowd had the option to maintain peace.
Raleigh to Impose Curfew Beginning Monday Night, Says Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin
The curfew restricts travel inside city limits and will run daily from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until rescinded.
As Local Restaurants Reopen, an Uneasy Transition Begins
Masks, outdoor seating, and sanitation stations mark the slow return of restaurants.
Raleigh’s Trophy Tap + Table Is Closing, Will Reopen as New Concept
The downtown Raleigh bar and restaurant announced on Monday that it would close and “make some major changes to the building and the concept.”
Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Are Now Able to Reopen in Phase 2
They are not bars, the governor says.
INDY Supper Club: Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint
Here’s what local chefs are eating at home.

