Food & Drink
Dix Park’s New Amenity Will Give Visitors Views, Brews, and Buzz
A coffee shop and bar will open in the park’s historic Flowers Cottage next summer.
Lunch Money: Lo Mein and Christmas Chaos at Southpoint Mall
Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.
New Natural Wine Bar Comes to Brightleaf Square
Owner Jess Moffitt says she wants Sol House Wines, which opened in November, to feel like “popping over to a friend’s house who knows a lot about wine.”
Lunch Money: Tuna Salad on a Hoagie at the Blue Ridge Deli & Cafe
A cheerful crowd and a lone paper snowflake at a low-key, longtime Durham deli.
The Country Is Facing a Hunger Crisis. In Durham, As Need Grows, So Does Emanuel Food Pantry.
In five years, the initiative has grown from a handful of folks serving a weekly hot meal in the church basement, to this—Durham County’s largest emergency food assistance program, with more than 150 volunteers a week servin 860 families.
Lunch Money: Three Tacos with Chicken Tinga at The Burritaco Burger Grill
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.
The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable)
Opened in September, the Geer Street dive will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.
Triangle Restaurants Score 19 Spots in New Michelin American South Guide
At the inaugural American South ceremony, the Triangle netted three Bib Gourmand designations and sixteen Michelin-recommended restaurants.
New Owners of Starpoint Brewery Put Stake in Community Building
Industry veterans Whit Baker, Daniel Kulenic, and Andy Morrison purchased the company, dubbing Starpoint “Durham’s newest oldest brewery.”
Exile from Main Street
Little Gem brings sprightly cocktails and a music-infused ethos to the suburbs of Chapel Hill.
Hatch Burritos To Open Brick-and-Mortar After 7 Years of Pop-Ups
A Durham burrito business with a cultlike following is getting a permanent storefront next month.
Nonprofit Modeled After DC Central Kitchen Opening in Triangle
With plans to launch pilot programs in 2026, Triangle Central Kitchen aims to reduce both food insecurity and food waste while creating job opportunities.
Raising a Glass to Downtown
With fewer patrons at downtown restaurants and shops after the pandemic, city leaders across North Carolina say social districts have provided a critical shot in the arm to struggling businesses.
Behind Millionaire Shortbread Brand Artie Bars Is a Raleigh Couple’s Sweet Success Story
Artie Bars started as a home baking experiment. Now, Artie and Nicole Januario are working to make their millionaire shortbread business a household name.
Which Wines Make the Cut? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Wine Bar St. Pierre
At the newly opened retail and wine shop, making it onto the shelves is stiff competition.
Making Moves: Lawrence Barbecue Relocates to Cary
The popular Boxyard RTP restaurant focuses on great food and good fun in a new space.
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